Need to update your professional headshot? We’ve got you covered! Stop by Twinleaf Townes on Sunday, October 4, anytime between 2–5 p.m. for a free professional headshot. Whether you’re refreshing your LinkedIn profile, updating your company bio, or simply ready for a fresh new photo, this is an easy opportunity to put your best face…
How do you tell one plant from another when they look almost exactly alike? Is that a boxwood or a Japanese holly? Which features actually matter when you're trying to identify a plant? And what do all those botanical names really mean? Plant identification is both an art and a science, and understanding plant nomenclature,…
Join us for an engaging overview of Raleigh’s Greenway system, from its early development to the key updates introduced in the 2022 Greenways Master Plan. Learn how the plan has shaped operations, investments, inter-agency partnerships, and land‑use decisions, with a special focus on how these changes support active transportation and everyday commuting along the greenway.
Bring your K–2nd grade readers for a special children’s reading of “Wow! A Cow!,” a beloved new picture book bringing a treasured chapter of Cary’s history to life. Cary Town Council Representative Michelle Craig will be the featured reader, and author Rene Cherny will be there to meet families. After the reading, children can enjoy…
Boatman Spirits Co. has launched a series of monthly cocktail classes called "A Parting Class," a play on "the parting glass," a Scotch tradition of sharing a last drink at the end of a gathering. They are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. This is a chance to learn from…
A little live music at lunch? What’s not to love? Take a mid-week break and join us with your lunch at the Hub RTP stage for Shuffle. Each month a different act will take residency. This month's artist is Gage Saylor and the Creekside Boys. From the first note, Gage Saylor’s unmistakable voice will blow…
Did you know Frontier RTP has a partnership with Bee Downtown? Want to get a closer look at the bees who make it all possible? Learn more about our hives, the bees and beekeeping in general from Bee Downtown's experts. The event will begin with a light brunch at the blue picnic tables in front…
Come mingle with the Raleigh City Council and Mayoral candidates on Wednesday, October 7th, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at NOCO Brews & Bites for the Midtown Raleigh Alliance Meet the Candidates Social event, sponsored by Raleigh Magazine! Free event. Light food provided. MRA members will get a drink on us! Please RSVP.
Figulina will host an Autumn in Piemonte night from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 7. Chef and owner David Ellis and returning guest chef Nate Garyantes of Nanas have prepared a Piemonte-inspired à la carte menu, and Wine Director and Author Jeff Bramwell has selected Piemontese wines to pair with it. Reservations are available on…
Join us for a special evening reception and panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of Raleigh’s Capital Area Greenway System. Explore a new mini exhibit highlighting Raleigh greenways and learn more about the system’s beginnings, its growth and impact over the past five decades, and what’s ahead. Raleigh Parks Director Stephen Bentley will offer remarks,…
Centro, downtown Raleigh’s beloved Mexican restaurant, is celebrating its 19th anniversary with a special five-part dinner series beginning at 6pm on Thursday, Oct. 8. The opening dinner brings together Centro owner Angela Salamanca and guest chef Bill Smith for a four-course meal and welcome cocktail. $120 per person, includes gratuity. Dinner includes: - Paricutín Spritz,…
Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting some colleagues from High Point University for a Friends of the Arboretum Lecture, where they shared the story behind their beautiful conservatory and the thoughtfully designed landscapes that enrich life on campus. Their presentation left us wanting to see it all firsthand, and now we have the opportunity…
