Downtown Santa Holiday Benefit Drive
See page 16 for info on how you can help
AROUND TOWN HOLIDAY STYLE GIFTS! Where have You can never go Shop local and find you been wrong with the gifts right around Downtown? classics the corner ■ December 2006 Waiting until the last minute to do Christmas Hints for the your Christmas shopping? More ideas abound in our downtown local gift guide, part 2. Downtown Santa, Part 2
UPCOMING ISSUES January: Arts in Downtown isten up Santa’s elves, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and unless you’re February: Valentine’s Day one of those super-organized people who have been shopping since last December, March: A New You L you may need a little help finding extraordinary gifts for the deserving ones on your April: Home Makeover list. We’re here to help, and – joy to the world! – the perfect presents are right here in DOWNTOWN SANTA Raleigh! HOLIDAY BENEFIT DRIVE Join the Downtowner in help- By Melissa Rich ing those less fortunate this holiday season. We’re collect- ing donations of toys, food, clothes, and more. On page 16, read about our Downtown Santa party and how you can For the One You Love still help make a difference. Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Cameron Village 428 Daniels Street ON THE COVER: The Fana ring (left, $1,450) showcases a unique spiral of diamonds Kelly Odom Flowers 919.829.7338 www.baileysfinejewelry.com and eighteen karat white gold. There is .47 carats in diamond Window display on Glenwood Avenue weight. These three works of art on the right are from David Yurman’s new Cable & Tapestry Collection. Their bold accents fea- Glittering jewels, holiday music, and impeccable service – ture beautiful pavé diamond in sterling silver. (Ring - $950, what more could a girl ask for to get into the Christmas spir- Earrings - $950, Cuff - $3,900) it? Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, a family-run store in Cameron RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Village, is certainly the place to go to charm the one you love. Bailey’s carries admired brands such as JB Star, Kwiat, When asked about his top holiday gift picks, Jason Volume 2 ■ Issue 12 Simon G, Mikimoto, Ritani, Alito, Spark, Fana, David Colmernero, Assistant Manager of Bailey’s, recommended Yurman, John Hardy, Baume & Mercier, TAG Huer, and selections from Simon Sebbag, Slane and Slane, Fana, and 7511 Mourning Dove Road Longines. Bailey’s also features a stunning gift gallery and David Yurman. Suite 104 bridal registry and is the official jeweler for the Carolina Raleigh, NC 27615 Hurricanes. Hint, hint…give your loved one a tip for what you’d like to Phone: 919.460.1099 Fax: 919.469.8892 For Mrs. Claus www.raleighdowntowner.com [email protected] Jolie The Day Spa & Hair Design
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Simon Sebbag (left, $250), a beautiful silver triple-strand Crash Gregg necklace featuring the soft color of fluorite beads. Slane and Slane sterling silver and aquamarine bead necklace featuring a sterling silver diamond clasp, a signature for Slane and Slane The Raleigh Downtowner is a monthly (right, $730) publication dedicated to coverage Cameron Village of the downtown Raleigh community. find in your stocking by filling out a Bailey’s Wish List with 420 Woodburn Road your favorite gems and jewels. Bailey’s will keep it on file for 919.834.1772 your significant other. And remember, as the saying goes, www.joliethedayspa.com © Copyright 2006 good things come in small packages, so give the one you Delight your mom, your mother-in-law, your grandmother, The name and logo of the Raleigh Downtowner is a or your favorite aunt with a gift certificate from Jolie, an ele- TM of Downtown Raleigh Publishing LLC. No part love a trinket from Bailey’s, and no need to hang the mistle- of this publication may be reproduced without toe, you’ll be sure to have a Merry Kissmuch! express written permission. Continued on Page 3 PAGE 2 DOWNTOWN GIFT GUIDE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from Page 2 of treatments. gant spa in Cameron Village that is Luxe owner Fiquet Bailey lists Bond For Santa’s committed to providing the most luxu- no. 9 parfums as a top gift choice. rious and beneficial wellness and beau- Bond no. 9 is a fragrance collection Little Helpers ty services available. Christopher launched in homage to New York City Nofo @ the Pig Wiley, Spa Manager, recommends the and each fragrance represents a spe- Five Points following spa packages to pamper your cific neighborhood in the city. Fiquet’s 2014 Fairview Road loved ones: pick is Bond no. 9 “Chinatown,” a 821.1240 spicy, fruity blend of peach blossoms, www.nofo.com Elf on a Shelf Revitalize Spa Package - $125 – An gardenia tuberose, patchouli, and car- upgraded beauty package with custom damom. Looking for a gift to show your appre- the day and “reports” to Santa at night. manicure, custom pedicure, and cus- ciation? Gifts for neighbors, employ- The elf, with a little assistance from tom facial. ees, colleagues, hostesses, Secret parents, is relocated to a new hiding Santas, teachers, coaches, tutors, place every morning, always on the Rejuvenate Spa Package - $200 – An babysitters, and bus drivers are get- look for good conduct. The Elf on a upgraded beauty service package with ting more creative. Nofo @ the Pig, Shelf is a gift that is sure to become a custom manicure, custom pedicure, located in the Five Points neighbor- favorite Christmas tradition. custom facial, and 50/60 minute thera- hood in the former Piggly Wiggly peutic massage. Grocery store, is the perfect place to If only you could smell and taste a pho- shop for a gift for anyone and every- tograph; Caroline’s caramel cake is one. Nofo carries an eclectic mix of simply too-die-for. This Southern spe- funky furniture, kids’ stuff, lamps, cialty has seven moist layers of yellow Superpower Meets Supercity: linens, kitchen items, pet accessories, cake coated with melt-in-your-mouth Bond no. 9 "Chinatown" Eau de Parfum picture frames, candles, gardening caramel icing. In addition to the 3.4oz $178 / 1.7 oz. $125 tools and more. Jean Martin of Nofo caramel cake, Nofo also offers chose the Elf on a Shelf, Caroline’s Caroline’s Montana Gold cake, Fiquet also recommends Mistral shea caramel cake, and candy boxes as her Coconut Cloud cakes, all of which butter soap and hand cream. Mistral’s favorite gifts to give to Santa’s helpers serve 14-20 people and can be frozen French soaps contain olive, palm, and this year. and refrozen for up to six months, giv- coconut oils, skin softening African The Elf on a Shelf is a charming gift for ing you the luxury of elegant enter- shea butter, and fragrance from anyone with children. The set taining at your fingertips. Believe me, Oasis at the Spa Luxury Spa Package - Grasse, the perfume capital of the includes a storybook and an elf, who $400 – A full day at the spa focusing on world. “watches” children’s behavior during Continued on Page 4 deluxe prescriptive treatments designed to offer genuine solutions for specific areas. The package includes a hot lava manicure, hot lava pedicure, signature facial with prescriptive treat- ment, 80/90 minute therapeutic or stone massage, hair finishing or brow shaping, make-up application, and lunch. Mistral Shea Butter Hand Cream $14.50 and Soap $14.50 For the girl (or guy!) who has every- thing, Fiquet suggests The A-Lister, For Your the ultimate indulgence for those who know that nothing less than Luxe will Favorite Elf do. The A-Lister includes a signature Luxe Apothecary facial customized for skin type, a The Lassiter at North Hills soothing, smoothing eye treatment, 919.881.7828 exfoliation and moisture for hands and www.luxeapothecary.com feet and a massage. This is a perfect gift for anyone who has it all and For your sister or your best friend, you deserves every bit of it. $175 (2 need a gift that is as luxurious and hours). lovely as she is. Trust me, she’ll be singing “Joy to the World” when she opens a gift from Luxe, an apothecary in The Lassiter at North Hills, which offers shoppers the finest in bath and body products in an upscale, intimate environment. Luxe carries sought- after, top-shelf products such as Creed, Bond no. 9, Darphin, Kiehls, Fresh, Molton Brown, and Mistral, and if you cannot decide on one of their lavish products, Luxe also offers a wide array Luxe Apothecary Treatment Room
RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN GIFT GUIDE PAGE 3 Continued from Page 3 this year Santa wants caramel cake – “Locally Grown” not cookies! Stocking Stuffers Jean’s final recommendations are pre- cious, tasty treat boxes. These rea- GAMILA DESIGNS blend, he suggests their brand, El sonably priced gifts feature scrump- Gamila is a retail brand Salvador Dali and for a non-blend, tious specialties like chocolate covered brought to you by Gamil the Ethiopian. Also look for the com- pretzels, chocolate covered malt balls, Design, a product and graphic pany’s special holiday blend which is and soft peppermint sticks. design firm in Raleigh, North always popular. Have questions? Call Carolina. Their mission is to create 828-1234. "Designs that make you smile." They wish to offer true innovation and fun For a Good into every day objects. More info and retail locations at www.gamilacompa- Clause and a ny.com FORD’S GOURMET FOODS Brushed Aluminum Necklace, Bracelet For an impressive, delicious gift my car heads to Ford’s Gourmet Foods Good Cause hand; the fabric is hand made, the (formerly known as Ford’s Fancy Beleza thread is hand spun, and the process is Fruits), to its NC Store located in the Cameron Village extremely time-consuming. Not only wholesale area of the NC State 832.4775 are lambas beautiful, unique, and Farmer’s Market on Agriculture www.shopbeleza.com classy, they are museum-quality wear- The Teastick is the ultimate tea Drive. Stop in to discover Lemoncella able art. infuser for the design conscious tea which are lemon-flavored peanuts. enthusiast. Constructed of stainless Or under Ford’s Ooh-LaLa brand, steel, the Teastick is strong enough the to-die-for La Chocolate, If you’re looking for a unique gift made for commercial use and stylish Raspberry, Pecan Brittle. Now, you here in Raleigh, Beleza also has a sec- enough for any kitchen. It is can visit the store to see and even tion of its store dedicated to fashions portable, easy to fill and simple to sample some of these products or go from NC State students. Browse bags, clean making the Teastick an ideal online at winenuts.com, bone- jewelry, and clothing produced by gift for anyone on your list. $18.00 suckin.com (for Ford’s famous young hopeful fashion designers. You Bonesuckin Sauce for barbecuing) can even have a dress created just for Whether you have or ncstore.com for an overview of you! been good or bad it Ford’s products, which are all locally seems everyone produced. For more information call Whether you’re looking for a gift for will have an iPod 833-7647. the one you love, Mrs. Clause, your by the end of the holidays. To pro- favorite elf, Santa’s helpers, or a good tect the easy to Claus, with these gifts, everyone will Soft Peppermint Sticks (8.95), scratch iPod Chocolate-covered Pretzels (8.50), and think you’ve been making your list and screen, Gamila Chocolate-covered Maltballs (7.95) checking it twice since last December! Company created Happy shopping and have yourself a Mila. Mila is a Merry Little Christmas! durable but fashionable case that Consider contributing to a good cause provides ultimate protection without while making your holiday purchases. sacrificing screen clarity. And the Beleza in Cameron Village is Raleigh’s multiple included accessories allow newest fair trade store and the perfect users to carry, wear and accessorize stop if you’re looking to find a unique their Mila-encased iPod. $19.99 HAVE A HOLLY RALEIGH gift and make a difference. Beleza CHRISTMAS CD sells handmade jewelry, apparel, and Sir Walter Records and the Greater accessories from Brazil and Raleigh Merchants Association Madagascar. Every purchase serves (GRMA) have teamed up to bring to eliminate poverty and give hope to Raleigh its first-ever local holiday people around the world. Amy music CD. “Have A Holly Raleigh LARRY’S BEANS Christmas” features 14 local bands Williams, manager, recommends giv- Owner Larry Larson looks on coffee performing original holiday songs. ing lambas and brushed aluminum in almost sacramental terms, travel- The CD is just $5.00 each at locations jewelry as gifts this year. Lambas ing as he does himself throughout throughout the greater Raleigh area. the jungles of Latin countries, in The brushed aluminum jewelry is search of high-quality beans which Proceeds from CD sales will benefit hand-made and is often coupled with he often finds on the smaller coffee local high school marching band shells or semi-precious stones. Melissa attended UNC-CH where she growing farms. members and high school musicians through the Greater Raleigh Extremely lightweight and versatile earned a BA in English and a Masters The website for Larry’s company, lar- Merchants Association Community for dressing up or down, the brushed of Arts in Teaching. Melissa taught rysbeans.com, is filled with interest- Fund. aluminum jewelry is one of Beleza’s high school for six years before founding most popular items. ing coffee notes and travel journals. Raleigh Tutoring. www.raleightutor- However those of us with a more To purchase your copy online or find ing.com In her spare time, Melissa modest coffee palate may be a bit “Have A Holly Raleigh Christmas” at Lambas are made from a native natural enjoys running, reading, volunteering, clueless at descriptions of beans that retail locations, visit their website silk, which is only grown on the island and spending time with her husband, wax poetic. I just want to buy a pound www.HollyRaleighChristmas.org. You of Madagascar off the coast of Africa. family and friends. ■RD of beans for a good cup of coffee, you can also find out more about the Madagascar women make lambas by think. Larry to the rescue. As to a bands involved in the project.
PAGE 4 DOWNTOWN GIFT GUIDE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Extreme Makeover Crew in Raleigh
Currently, he works as an Assembler at Lions Club and that number appeared to have doubled by Industries, a national organization that provides lunchtime. At exactly 1:30 pm, spectators were yelling career services and training for the visually impaired. “Move that bus!” and the bus rolled off to expose the spectacular English cottage-style home. A clearly anx- The couple and their three children, William Jr. (six years old), Christa Marie (four years old) and Earlene Continued on Page 6 he big buzz recently in Raleigh centered (three years old), are actively involved in their com- around the arrival of Extreme Makeover: munity. T Home Edition starring Ty Pennington, the popular spikey-haired carpenter turned show host. Both Linda and William have spent the past 15 years Teaming up with Triangle Homeworks, a local non- working for the non-profit organization Building profit committed to restoring homes, hope and pride Together Ministries, a nonprofit organization that for families of the Triangle, Extreme Makeover rolled helps disadvantaged parents encourage their children into town on Thursday, November 30th and surprised to excel in school by providing them with resources the Riggins family with plans of a complete recon- and after-school programs. Building Together struction of their home at 207 Poplar Street. Ministries unites through outreach activities such as summer camps, mentoring programs and church services.
The original Riggins home did not cater to the special health needs of either parent. It was not outfitted for Day one, volunteers and workers “charge the home” William's visual impairment nor did it have the neces- sary structure to help keep Linda mobile with the severe arthritis that plagues her hip. The Riggins fam- ily lived in inconceivably horrible conditions with vines growing from structural cracks, small, inade- quate living quarters and a bug infestation problem.
"This is a family that has never turned down a plea for help from its community, relatives, church or the Building Together Ministries," said Mead. "Now, it's time for the community to band together and help Extreme Makeover host, Ty Pennington them. HomeLife Communities will ensure that the Ty Pennington and the rest of the crew from televi- Riggins family's extreme makeover surpasses their sion reality hit Extreme Makeover made its first visit dreams for a new home." in North Carolina, greeting the Riggins family of Construction under way on Day Four Raleigh with the shout of "Good Morning, Riggins Family!"
Following the big surprise, the Riggins family was introduced to the Extreme Makeover team, then whisked away to the airport for a seven-day trip to Disney World.
"We feel very fortunate to be a part of this project," said Don Mead, Raleigh Division President of HomeLife Communities, one of the companies who volunteered countless hours of time and effort. "The time constraint will be challenging and perhaps some- The surprised Riggins’ family in front of their old home times overwhelming. However, together with the Raleigh community, our build team and the people of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, I know the The construction marathon began on Saturday, New front door being installed by volunteers rewards will outnumber the challenges. Providing a December 2nd at 8am when hundreds of Triangle new home for a deserving family will be one of Homeworks volunteers, HomeLife Communities HomeLife Communities' proudest accomplishments." employees, and community volunteers gathered to join Extreme Makeover: Home Edition star Ty The Riggins family has constantly faced challenges. Pennington and his design team as they charge Linda Riggins grew up poor in Raleigh housing proj- toward the home in the symbolic gesture of power ects and was given little support or encouragement to and unity that has become a hallmark of the TV show. excel beyond her current situation. She was told she'd never graduate high school yet proved every- Following the charge, the home was demolished and one wrong when she graduated from college with readied for the rebuild. In a hectic weeklong period, honors and then went on to a career in social work. the existing home was replaced with an extreme Her husband William is legally blind but in spite of his makeover and construction was completed Thursday, impaired eyesight is very handy and enjoys working December 7th. Spectators started lining the sidewalk with his hands. He worked as a tailor until he lost his outside the new home early that day. By mid-morning the crowd had swelled to approximately 1,500 strong eyesight to genetic Retina Peratonitis disease in 1985. Finishing touches on the completed house
RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER EXTREME MAKEOVER PAGE 5 Continued from Page 5 about Triangle Homeworks? ALICE: Triangle Homeworks is still a very new non- ious Riggins family exited the stretch limousine to a profit organization. We’ve done a lot with very limit- throng of supporters shouting, “Welcome back ed resources and greatly appreciate all the help and Riggins family!” Once the Extreme Makeover bus support we’ve received in the past year and a half. We moved to reveal the new home, Linda Riggins’ knees hope some of the great, new volunteers who have buckled and tears streamed down her cheeks. come out for this big event will continue to volunteer and join us in our efforts as we find ways to raise Once the ABC production crew filmed the ecstatic money and improve more homes for deserving fami- family’s reaction, Ty escorted the family inside to lies in the Triangle. We’re working on some exciting reveal the interior of their dream home. As the family Volunteers on Day One: Beth Donner, Delancy Quady, fundraisers for 2007, including a possible party to cel- entered the home, Pennington guided William Julie Lovett, Flo Eaton, Anita Blomme, Alice Ligon, ebrate the Extreme Makeover Home Edition show Linda Garne, and Barbara Couchon Riggins, who is legally blind, to the homes exterior so when it airs, January 21st, 8pm EST on ABC11. that he could feel the stone façade. house. Although they have done one complete new build, they do not typically demolish or do entire Details about the interior floor plan and design will be house makeovers. disclosed when this episode of the show airs. RD: How did it get started? ALICE: Triangle Homeworks was founded by two ABOUT TY friends, myself and Alice Remedios who were During his four- inspired by the national show Extreme Makeover: year stint on Home Edition. We wanted to help local families in the Trading Spaces, same way. Work began on establishing Triangle Ty became well- Homeworks in January of 2005. In April 2005, we known as the received our official nonprofit status. And in the fall Show designer Paul DiMeo, and Alice Ligon, one of the hunky carpenter of 2005, the first Triangle Homeworks project was a founders or Triangle Homeworks who would some- started and completed in Fuquay-Varina. times work shirt- Want to be part of a local Home Makeover? Triangle less. It’s not sur- RD: What type of projects does Triangle Homeworks Homeworks is a local non-profit organization commit- prising that get involved with? ted to restoring homes, hope and pride for families in the dozens of women ALICE: Triangle Homeworks accepts applications for Triangle by assisting with necessary repairs and reno- Ty helping the Riggins pack for their showed up at the homeowners who for some reason have been unable vations. Volunteers and donations of services, supplies vacation while their home is redone. worksite desper- to maintain, renovate or remodel their home to meet and money are needed! To get involved or provide ately hope to catch a glimpse of Ty in action. Beyond the needs of their family. Projects are typically for the financial support, visit www.trianglehomeworks.org. cracking jokes, though, Ty enjoys designing, building elderly, someone with a recent disability or otherwise and working with contractors and his fellow designers Photos by John Stroud, Crash Gregg, and HomeLife Communities. disadvantaged families. to help create magical homes for deserving families. RD: How can individuals A self-proclaimed "Jack of all Trades, Master of volunteer to help? What None," Ty can add bestselling author to his vast list of kind of help does skills. His first book, Ty's Tricks, published by Triangle Homeworks Hyperion in 2003, was a New York Times bestseller. need? ALICE: They can complete His career started during his final semester when Ty the volunteer form online was approached by a modeling scout, and soon began at www.trianglehome- an exciting and lucrative career. He traveled the world works.org. Everyone and modeled for various clothing companies and from skilled labor to gar- appeared in television commercials. He recently deners, donors, fundrais- moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career, and ers, community partners, appeared in the independent film, The Adventures of and even some adminis- Ociee Nash, playing aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright. trative volunteers since Triangle Homeworks is Ty, who sings and plays the guitar in his spare time, 100% volunteer and still enjoys surfing, skateboarding and playing soccer board-driven with no paid and currently lives in Los Angeles. staff at this time. THE VOLUNTEERS RD: How many local vol- The Raleigh Downtowner had the pleasure of inter- unteers are involved with viewing Alice Ligon, one of the founders of Triangle this project? Homeworks, to learn more about their organization, ALICE: We’ve heard over which played an important role in the Riggins’ home 1,000 and have recruited makeover. hundreds of volunteers through Triangle Home- RD: What is Triangle Homeworks? works’ existing volun- ALICE: Triangle Homeworks is committed to restor- teers and their network ing hope, homes and pride for families through home of friends and family. repairs and improvements for those in need. The Everyone has been so nonprofit organization grew out of a desire to give willing to help both back to our community homeowners the safety, struc- onsite and with coordi- www.wakebgc.org tural integrity, livability, and pride they may have once nating resources needed had in their homes. Triangle Homeworks usually by the crew. 919.790.8284 focuses on repairs or renovations throughout the RD: Any other comments
PAGE 6 EXTREME MAKEOVER RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Canes to Honor Brind’Amour’s 1000th
By Ken Preston BrindAmour is in his seventh season with the CaronlineHurricanes.com Hurricanes and his 18th NHL season. The Ottawa, Ont., native leads the Hurricanes this season in points (34) and assists (24) and is just eight goals shy of 400 for his NHL career. The 36-year-old centerman led the Hurricanes in goal-scoring during the teams 25-game im Rutherford, President and General Manager postseason run that culminated in Carolina winning of the Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the Stanley Cup and bringing North Carolina its first Jthe team will honor Captain Rod BrindAmour on major-league sports championship. BrindAmour Dec. 29 when the Hurricanes host the Anaheim played his 1,200th NHL game on Nov. 1 at Atlanta, and Ducks at the RBC Center. BrindAmour earned his now has 392 goals, 623 assists (1,015 points) in 1,214 1,000th NHL point on Nov. 4 at Ottawa, making him NHL regular-season games with St. Louis, the 71st player in NHL history to achieve that mile- Philadelphia and Carolina. stone. The Carolina Hurricanes wrap up their current three- Prior to the game, the team will honor BrindAmour game home stand on Saturday against the Boston with a special video tribute honoring his 18-year Bruins (7 p.m., Hurricanes Radio Network) before National Hockey League career, and the NHL will heading west for a four-game road trip against present BrindAmour with milestone markers for Northwest Division opponents. Individual-game tick- 1,000 points and 600 assists, each of which ets all Hurricanes home games in December and BrindAmour accomplished earlier this season. FSN January, including Rod BrindAmour Night on Dec. 29 South, the nations largest regional sports network against Anaheim, are available at the RBC Center box and the Hurricanescable-television rightsholder, has office, all TicketMaster locations, by calling 919-834- added the Dec. 29 game to its schedule and will carry 4000 or via www.CarolinaHurricanes.com the pre-game ceremony honoring BrindAmour.
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RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER HURRICANES PAGE 7 2006 Jingle Ball at Exploris
The Capital City Clauses are com- ing the holiday season.” prised entirely of volunteers who help with the financing, planning, and exe- After the Jingle Ball, guests were invit- cuting of the Jingle Ball. Since the ed to attend an after-party hosted by first Jingle Ball was held in 1994, the Rocky Top Hospitality at 510 Capitla City Clauses have helped to Glenwood which featured Latin Night give thousands of toys and articles of at Red Room, Hi5 with DJ Romantic clothing to the needy children of Wake and Ladies’ Night at Bogarts with DJ County. When asked why guests Triple B. should attend, Molly Shepherd, President of the Capital City Clauses For more information on the Jingle said, “It’s a fantastic way to kick-off the Ball and the Capital City Clauses, holiday season for a great cause. The please visit www.jingleball.org. most rewarding part is knowing that ■RD you made a difference for a child dur-
On Thursday, December 7th, approxi- Army’s Christmas Cheers program. mately 700 people came out to kick-off the holiday season at the 13th Annual Many local corporations and individu- Jingle Ball. With toys in hand they als help offset the costs of the event, filled downtown’s Exploris Museum enabling the admission price to be the ready to party. Rocky Top Hospitality toys that are distributed across Wake was the Grand Benefactor Sponsor, County. One of the largest toy drives in providing a festive fare, and D.J. Joe the area and always one of the best Bunn kept everyone dancing. Each parties of the year, the Jingle Ball is year, the Jingle Ball is the largest organized by the Capital City Clauses. provider of toys for the Salvation
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RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER JINGLE BALL PAGE 9 CHEFCHEF PROFILEPROFILE KonradKonrad CatolosCatolos {NANA’SNANA’S CHOPHOUSE}CHOPHOUSE By Fred Benton strong, assured voice and raddichio salad and cranberry-infused au jus. City Style Editor matched by a friend- The chicken, Catolos explained, is first put in a brine, ly smile. I looked for- then smoked. The resulting “ham” flavor in the shape It’s slick, ward to a feast at of a chicken was delicious to me, particularly as it was sophisticated Nana’s Chophouse— partnered with the garnishes which appropriately and most defi- and feasting I did. complemented the flavor of the succulent chicken nitely uptown: Beginning with a fan- wonderfully well. this is how I tastic Cosmo, one of describe Nana’s Chophouse, the best renditions in Each dish, here, seems to be the result of much now open for three years, in the city. My dinner thought and a definite instinct for flavors. And that downtown Raleigh across from companion’s and my credit goes to Konrad Catolos and his team. And by e The Depot at 338 West Davie meal began with a the way, the desserts are not to be missed! Street. If you’re familiar with Roasted Beet and Nana’s in Durham, owned and Frisee Salad with Reservations are advised for Nana’s Chophouse, operated by chef Scott Howell, goat cheese, candied open 5 to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, you may assume that Scott is at pumpkin seeds and extending to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Call the helm at Nana’s Chophouse. orange-sage vinai- 919.829.1212. Visit www.nanaschophouse.com for He was originally, but no grette. The salad was menus, directions, and online reservations. longer. The man whose talent clean brings superb food to the table at Nana’s Chophouse and straight-forward with addictive is chef Konrad Catolos, who’s quick to point out that hints of earthy freshness given over by he has an excellent team in the kitchen which the goat cheese and these incredible includes his wife, Tanya, who’s the pastry chef. candied pumpkin seeds. This salad, where simple flavors became, in their Spotlight on Catolos: he’s been at Nana’s Chophouse union, wholly complex was a favorite of for a year and a half. His formal training in the culi- mine. Bravo! nary arts was at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. In the past you might have tasted the One of the more interesting dishes to food he creates at Picasso in the Bellagio Hotel in Las me was the Wood Roasted Ashley Vegas or Oliver at Union Square in New York City. Farms Chicken served with what turned out to be a delectable butternut It was a treat to meet this young chef who has a squash bread pudding, shaved pear BETTER LIVING This column is the printed companion to “CookBook Radio” which is pro- duced and hosted by Fred Benton and is heard twice a week on WCKB- 780AM. Fred Benton is pleased to recommend the following as “better living” businesses of particularly high standards and quality:
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Better Living wine recommendations for December: Yalumba Shiraz-Viognier—great with the poultry, and Piper Heidsieck, Piper Brut—a wonderful Champagne to holiday festivities. Both available at most major grocery stores.
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9 PAGE 8 CHEF PROFILE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Celebrating a Capital Season
By Dianne Davidian, Raleigh City Museum Executive Director
More than just cooler temperatures and a flip of the calendar page, winter often symbolizes holidays, civic celebrations and social gatherings. In North Carolina’s capital city, civic cele- brations have always played an important role during this special time of year.
There has been a foundation for community celebrations starting with the original State House as the early focal point. The State Capitol continues to this day to be an important cen- ter for seasonal activities. Citizens, since the early 1980s, have gathered for the annual tree lighting on the capitol grounds and join the governor for the ceremonial flipping of the switch, bringing the season to light. Since 1940, the holiday shopping season has been launched by the annual Christmas Parade. Each year, children of all ages line the streets of downtown to Santa Claus takes requests from eager children outside the Ambassador watch the floats and marching bands. Theatre on the 100-block of Fayetteville Street, 1939
While Raleigh’s retail hub has shifted from downtown to the suburbs, the shopping tradition has remained constant in Raleigh. Children, with noses pressed to the glass, peer into win- dows to glimpse the toys on their wish lists. Families and friends celebrate the season in an abundance of ways – from buying decorations for their homes to ice skating on a frozen pond. Civic pride and the holidays go hand-in-hand in Raleigh as families, friends and neighbors Celebrate a Capital Season.
Celebrating a Capitol Season is currently on display at the Raleigh City Museum.
The Raleigh City Museum is open Tuesdays-Fridays from 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm at 220 Fayetteville Street in the Historic Briggs Building. For more information, call 832-3775 or www.raleighcitymuseum.org. ■RD
All images courtesy Raleigh City Museum A colorful float glides past the Ambassador Theatre on the 100 block of Fayetteville Street during the 1953 Raleigh Merchants Bureau Christmas Parade.
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Artspace Celebrates 20 Years of Creative Energy Inspiring the Future of the Arts in Downtown Raleigh “If you weren’t able to make it to Artspace’s Collectors Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County; by the Gala this year, you really missed a great event!” quoted Raleigh Arts Commission; and by individuals, corpora- Mike Condrey, managing partner of Northwestern tions; and private foundations. For more information, Mutual Financial Network and underwriter of the please visit www.artspacenc.org night’s event.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday, November 18th, Artspace welcomed over 400 guests to a special Collectors Gala and for the first time part- nered up with Zydeco Downtown for an amazing after party with 3 outrageous bands – Marcus Mitchell, Mixed Water, and Chocolate Buttermilk. “We are proud of this multi-faceted jewel in our community,” said Rosemary and Smedes York, Honorary Chairs of the event, as they welcomed guests to the Gala.
Feature Artpsace Artist Susan Farrar Parrish Honorary Chairs Smedes and Rosemary York Parrish’s works have recently been featured in shows in New York, California, Kentucky and Iowa. They Since opening its doors in 1986, Artspace has inspired have been included in a number of publications such more than two million people to experience the cre- as “500 Teapots” and “500 Bowls by Lark Press and ative process through a unique open studio environ- periodicals like Ceramics Monthly and Craft Report. ment and has presented more than 600 award-winning SAS Institute and Glaxo Wellcome, among others, have exhibitions of local, regional, and international artists’ added Parrish’s work to their collections. work. A lifetime working in clay, making functional wheel- Artspace wishes to thank all of the sponsors of the thrown pots, has led Susan Farrar Parrish to another Gala but in particular Northwestern Mutual Financial life creating totally different work from the same medi- Artspace Executive Director Mary Poole, Angela Norwood, Jim Network, Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman LLP, um. Parrish has transformed her stoneware from ves- Castello, Norma Poole, Curtis Fitzgerald, Carolyn Billings, Beverly and Cherokee Investment Partners for their leading Murray, Eugene Murray, and Greg Norton sels to art. Each work is sculptural, painterly and com- sponsorship gifts. pletely handbuilt. Parrish states that she is as excited Guests of the event were jumping at the chance to bid and energized by her new work as when she first dis- on some of North Carolina’s finest artwork in a silent Artspace and honorary chairs, Rosemary and Smedes covered clay. and live auction and then savored a private dinner in York, and event co-chairs Kathryn and Ruffin Poole the artists’ studios catered by Mitchell’s Catering and and Suzanne and Bud Whitmeyer definitely know how Susan’s artwork sold quickly at the Gala Auction Events. The dinner ended with a champagne pour and to throw a party that will be talked about for years to toast to Artspace for its 20-year legacy in the commu- come! Congratulations Artspace…well done! nity. About Artspace The evening continued at Zydeco Downtown located Artspace inspires creative energy! A non-profit visual behind Artspace where Mayor Charles Meeker and art center, Artspace presents award-winning exhibi- his wife Ann McLaurin lead the way on the dance floor. tions, educational programs, and artist studios open to The fun didn’t end until the music stopped at 2:00 AM the public. Approximately 95 artists are professional - and all in honor of Artspace’s 20th anniversary. members of the Artspace Artists Association with 35 artists maintaining studios at Artspace. Artspace is The evening was a huge success and a great event, open to the public Tues.- which for the first time raised almost $100,000 for Sat., from 10 AM – 6:00 Artspace’s educational programming, exhibitions, and PM and on the first Friday community outreach. of each month for the First Friday Gallery Walk until 10 PM Studio hours vary. Admission is free. Guided tours of exhibitions and artist studios are available for groups of 10 or more. Located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of Blount and Davie Streets.
Artspace is supported by James Blocker, Anita Moore (Zydeco Downtown operations man- ager and Antwan’s mother), Antwan Harris (Owner of Zydeco and the North Carolina Arts NFL two time Super Bowl champ), Amitty Emerson Council; by the United
PAGE 12 ARTSPACE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Prime Only Moves into Power District
Bar room dining area Sashimi bar Formal dining area Upstairs pool & cigar room
The north Raleigh steakhouse, Prime Only Steak and Owner Jimmy Soules told the Downtowner, “We as a must-try menu item (California crab roll Seafood, recently opened up their second location in strive for only the highest standards possible, from wrapped with seared salmon and topped with garlic the old Southend Brewery space near the downtown our midwestern grain-fed beef, milk-fed veal chop, to aioli, crushed macadamia nuts, sweet soy, and scal- Powerhouse District. Their new Prime Only boasts our fresh seafood. Our meats and seafood are cut lions). several new features over their original, including a fresh daily, and all menu items are made from scratch sashimi bar, large private dining area, and cigar/pool using only the finest and freshest ingredients avail- Hats off to Jimmy for the modern, new ideas he’s table area upstairs. They are also in the process of able.” rolled into the beautiful old power plant building and designing a small secluded dining area nestled above to Yarko for his fusion rolls, some of the best we've the wine display that will be reserved for VIP dining Jimmy has put together a top-notch staff to manage had anywhere. guests. the new restaurant, all who excel in providing the superior type of customer service you'd expect in a The Prime Only full menu will be available Thursday- With over 300 wines available, more than 30 by the high-end steakhouse: general manager /partner Saturday 11am to midnight and Sunday 5pm-10pm, glass, and offerings from inexpensive house wines to James Iadanza (incidentally, the cousin of Tony with extended hours for sashimi and light bar fare. Opus One, it's easy to see how they garnered the Danza), executive chef Adam Jones, and Yarko Wine Spectator Award of Excellence three years in a Thomas, executive sushi chef. Having dined at their 505 W Jones Street • www.primeonly.com row. sashimi bar (at 10pm on a Sunday night no less), we (919) 835-2649 have to recommend the California Dream fusion roll
RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER RESTAURANT/BAR NEWS PAGE 13 Toni and the girls from Dinner at the Salon 21 Artspace Auction at the Gala with Mayor Jingle Ball Charles Meeker, Betty Adams, Al Adams, Bess Creech, Zeke Creech, , and Ann McLaurin, Tracy Kimbrell, William Kimbrell, Ann Brooke Raynal, and Charles Raynal
Sheri and Tracey celebrating a birthday downtown
Shannon and Sara dish drinks at Amra’s Tara and Jeff out on the town
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Chris strikes a pose with wife Hilary at the Jingle Ball
Sam, Gary and Dan out making trouble
Kaki & Kristen at the Revolver Boutique Open House
Downtowner employee Lee out with Michelle
DJ Jeff Glenn (aka Commercial Real Estate VP) Kevin and lovely ladies at the Jingle Ball
PAGE 14 AROUND TOWN RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER THE RALEIGH DOWNTOWNER SANTA BENEFIT PARTY The Raleigh Downtowner and TriSports Social Club helped to collect over 200 toys for local area charities at our Downtown Santa Benefit Party. Throughout the month of December, we’ll still be collecting toys, clothes, food, and more for those less fortunate. Please read the following page for a list of drop-off locations as well as our heartfelt Thank You to all that helped us make a difference by donating to our Benefit Party.
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A BIG Thank You to our We will be continuing to collect the following items at We’d like to thank the following sponsors for Downtown Santa Benefit Party our listed drop-off points around Raleigh: making our party such a great success: guests and sponsors, to the readers of the Raleigh • New children's toys and stuffed animals TriSports Social Club Downtowner, and TriSports • New children's clothes (infant to age 16) Broadway Series South Social Club members for mak- • Blankets The Angus Barn ing our party on December 1st • Jackets (children and adult, both new & used) Second Empire such a great success! • Non-perishable foods NoFo @ the Pig Underground Restaurant Over 200 toys, clothes and food items were collected For local animal shelters, we will also be collecting: Spa Boudoir and will be distributed to local charities including the • Dog/cat food (cans or bagged) DowntownRaleigh.com Boys & Girls Clubs, Wake County Foster Care, local • Chew toys and treats Horizon Cellars animal shelters, and others. Mutual Distributing If you weren’t able to attend the party, please stop in Conti’s Italian Market Throughout the night, over 200 guests showed their at one of our collection points and help us bring LarrysBeans.com support for local charities at our Benefit Drive hosted holiday cheer to as many as possible this Christmas Always Summer Tan at Tir Na Nog in Moore Square. season. ExcelLase
Please continue to help as we collect items for those less fortunate this holiday season. The locations below will accept donated gifts through the end of December.
CAMERON VILLAGE FIVE POINTS Avenue, Seaboard Station, 919.838.8244 Great Outdoor Provision Co. , 2017 Cameron NoFo, gifts and café, 2014 Fairview Road, Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday Noon-5pm Street, 919.833.1741 919.821.1240 Seaboard Wine & Tasting Bar, 919.831.0850 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Hours.: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sunday Noon-5pm Sunday 9am-6pm ExcelLase, 2015 Fairview Road, 919.833.8484 Nelsons Restaurant, 521 Daniels Street (former Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm NORTH RALEIGH location of Fosters), 919.832.3199 Sig Hutchinson & Associates,7511 Mourning Dove Hours: Tues-Fri 11am-2pm, Tues-Sat 5-11pm SEABOARD STATION Road, Suite 104, 919.376.5413 Seaboard Imports & Red Pin, 121 Seaboard Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
PAGE 16 DOWNTOWN SANTA COLLECTIONS RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER The Rat Pack Invades Raleigh
ome of us were unfor- Stunately too young to have seen the original Rat Pack live in their glory days, but the recent Broadway South production THE RAT PACK – Live at the Sands is surely the next best thing. From its beginning in London’s West End, The Rat Pack vividly recreates a legendary evening at the Sands Hotel with some of the most famous performers Broadway South December and January Shows of their time: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Be sure to catch the two more upcoming Broadway Dean Martin. South shows. In late December is Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, a colorful dream in an enchanted forest This highly entertaining production transports the performed on stage and in the air. An international “Dean” - Nigel Casey audience to the early 1960’s, when Frank and his pals cast of graceful aerialists, spine bending contortionists, were filming the original version of the casino robbery vine swinging characters, strongmen and balancers caper Ocean’s Eleven in Las Vegas. The Sands Hotel and reminiscent glimpse into the era when the Rat Pack ruled the stage in Vegas. bring this jungle dream to life in a lush, Broadway set- was featured prominently in the film, which included ting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special solo performances by Frank, Sammy, and Dean. The The 1940s stage design, 15-piece band and vivacious effects, inventive choreography, puppeteering and daz- Rat Pack legend was born when Frank and Dean spon- zling costumes. Imaginative theatrics combined with taneously joined Sammy on stage and, to the surprise backup singers (the Berelli Sisters), provided perfect support and backdrop, as well as entertaining distrac- world-class acrobatics make CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle and delight of the audience, playfully interrupted his Fantasy an exhilarating journey the entire family can act. For the next few nights, the three of them were on tions for the three roustabouts. This production had one of the most interaction and response back from the experience together. The show will run from stage together, and as one or two crooned, the others December 26-31, 2006 at Raleigh Memorial. played pranks, threw audience that we’ve seen. As the actors crooned out favorite Rat Pack songs, they cheered and sang along, insults at each other, and The first show of 2007, MOVIN’ OUT, opens in Raleigh rolled out the gags right especially the women who reveled at the antics at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on January 2-7, 2007. along with their on-stage The Tony Award-winning new musical was conceived, liquor cart. and obvious attempts at flirting with the audience. choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp and is based on 24 classic songs by Billy Joel. This engage- Performers Chris Mann Some of the jokes were “off-color” and related to ment of MOVIN’ OUT will mark Raleigh’s encore of (Frank), David Hayes the sold out show that critics say revolutionized musi- (Sammy) and Nigel race, religion, alcholism, sex (and mother-in-laws), cal theatre as we know it. Told through the choreogra- Casey (Dean) evoke all phy of Twyla Tharp and more than two dozen of Billy the glamour of that noto- all aimed at each other, and all out of mutual fun Joel’s hit songs, MOVIN' OUT is the story of lifelong rious nightclub gig when friends through two turbulent decades that change the audience was glit- and respect, truly indica- tive of their era, and them and the world around them forever. Songs like tered with the likes of “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” “We Didn’t Start the Marilyn Monroe, helped to set the time period of the show. Fire,” and “Pressure” all come together to weave a Gregory Peck, Judy musical backdrop which beautifully complements Garland, Tony Curtis, and Tharp’s innovative choreography. The songs and dance Jack Kennedy. In an interview with the Downtowner, David tells take audiences through a poignant narrative com- prised of three main elements: post-World War II ideal- “Frank” - Stephen Triffitt Watching the show from us “I got my positive atti- “Sammy” - David Hayes tude from my parents ism, the Vietnam War and its subsequent unrest, and the front row afforded us finally, survival. the opportunity to see the performers capture the who said I could do anything.” Hayes takes his par- essence of the original trio, up close and personal. ents’ advice and cultivates many talents. He is also a While David had the best likeness of his character gifted drummer, guitarist, pianist, tap dancer, impres- sionist and songwriter. After seeing David perform in For information or tickets, visit the Broadway Series Sammy Davis, Jr., with regard to looks, mannerisms South website
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Now - Dec 31 828-6500, audiences soaring into a magical for- DECEMBER [email protected] est through the air and on stage. An international cast of graceful aerial- Historic Trolley Tours ists, spine bending contortionists, The Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour 9 - 10 December vine swinging characters, strong men CALENDAR operates every Saturday March - Christmas Open House at Historic and balancers bring this jungle dream December from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Haywood Hall (832-8357) to life in a lush, Broadway setting The narrated tour lasts one hour with Opening 1st Fri. Oct. 6, 6-9pm filled with wildly unpredictable = Live Music stops throughout downtown. The Built in 1799 by State Treasurer John designs, special effects, inventive cho- Trolley departs from Mordecai Haywood, this lovely home will be fes- reography, puppeteering and dazzling Historic Park on the hour, but can be tively decorated for the holidays. = Classical Music costumes. CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle boarded at any stop along the tour. 211 New Bern Place, near the State Fantasy is an exhilarating journey the Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for Capitol. 1-5pm Arts entire family can experience together. = youths (age 7-17). Children 6 and For more information, call 831.6060 under are free. For more information or visit ww.broadwayseriessouth.com = Performing Arts contact Mordecai Historic Park at 3, 10, &17 Dec (Sundays) (919) 857-4364. Actors Comedy Lab For information on renting a trolley = Comedy/Live Events Main Stage of Thompson Theatre from the Parks & Recreation depart- on NCSU Campus DAILY EVENTS/MUSIC ment please call 831-6640. = Hockey NCSU Ticket Central 515-1100 ***************** Move over Scrooge, it’s time for 1 - 31 December 1 December ~ Friday = History Jacob Marley to tell his story. Written Holiday Art Exhibition at The by award-winning actor and play- Amra’s Collectors Gallery wright Tom Mula, this hilarious and www.amrasraleigh.com MULTIPLE DAY Paintings, etchings, glass, pottery, very moving work brings the ghost of Big Rick and the Bombers Blues Band sculpture, jewelry and hand blown Jacob Marley out of the shadows and No Cover $, 9pm-1am ***************** glass holiday ornaments. New work into the spotlight to tell HIS version of Blue Martini by Richard Garrison, David Connell, the Dickens classic. Take a fanciful www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Now - Dec 31 Noyes Capehart, Jack Cayton, Susan tour of Marley’s afterlife and his West Street Band “It Started With One thousand Acres: Durfee, Margie Sawyer, Linda Ruth assignment to redeem Scrooge – and No cover $, 8pm-12am Raleigh & Its People” Dickinson, Robert Levin, Scott himself – in this delightful gem. This exhibit explores the history of Summerfield, John Geci, Willie Green $10-$15 3pm 2 December ~ Saturday Raleigh, how the city was founded and Aldridge, Greg Osterhaus, Amy Amra’s how the city has changed over the Klose, Carol Hayes and Henry Link. 26 - 31 December www.amrasraleigh.com years. Raleigh City Museum 323 Blake Street Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy Countdown Quartet 220 Fayetteville Street Mall, 832-3775 Mon – Sat, 11 -4; Thurs in Dec until 8 www.raleighcitymuseum.com is an all-new adventure that takes pm; First Friday 6-9 pm Continued on Page 20
RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE 19 Continued from Page 19 Blue Martini Blue Martini Amra’s www.bluemartiniraleigh.com www.bluemartiniraleigh.com www.amrasraleigh.com No Cover $, 9pm-1am Russ Thompson Chris Miller Countdown Quartet Blue Martini No cover $, 9:30pm-1:30am No cover $, 9pm-12am No Cover $, 9pm-1am www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Duck & Dumpling Restaurant Peace College Blue Martini Tad Walters www.theduckanddumpling.com Annual Betty Vaiden Wright www.bluemartiniraleigh.com No cover $, 8pm-12am Who’s Your Daddy Jazz Band Williams Christmas Concert Mo Jones Lincoln Theatre No cover $, 7:00pm-10:00am No cover $, 9pm-12am Teddy Geiger w/ William Tell Sullivan's Steak House 7 December ~ Thursday TirNaNog Eddie Thigpen Duo Paddy Gibney $13/15, 6:30pm doors Amra’s No cover $, 5pm Sullivan's Steak House Lincoln Theatre www.amrasraleigh.com Lincoln Theatre Eddie Thigpen Duo At Meymandi Concert Hall Jazz Squad Skid Row w/ Kings X No cover $, 5pm Derek Trucks Band/Susan Tedechi No Cover $, 9pm-1am $19.50/24, 7:00pm Lincoln Theatre $24-49, 8:00pm Blue Martini Virginia Coalition w/ Seepeoples www.bluemartiniraleigh.com / Brooks Wood Band 3 December ~ Sunday 5 December ~ Tuesday Big Rick and the Bombers Amra’s Amra’s No cover $, 8pm-12am www.amrasraleigh.com www.amrasraleigh.com Lincoln Theatre 10 December ~ Sunday Skeeter Brandon Skeeter Brandon Blues Band Dilana “from Rock Star Amra’s No Cover $, 9pm-1am No Cover $, 9pm-1am Supernova www.amrasraleigh.com Blue Martini Blue Martini $10/12, 6:30pm doors Mo Jones www.bluemartiniraleigh.com www.bluemartiniraleigh.com No Cover $, 9pm-1am Open Blues Jam Open Blues Jam 8 December ~ Friday Blue Martini No cover $, 8pm-12am www.bluemartiniraleigh.com No cover $, 9:30pm-1:30am Amra’s Governor’s Tree Lighting Seremoney Open Blues Jam Sullivan's Steak House www.amrasraleigh.com 5–7:30 PM No cover $, 9:30pm-1:30am Eddie Thigpen Duo Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojo's See the lighting of the state hristmas No cover $, 5pm No Cover $, 9pm-1am tree on the Capitol Grounds and stop Lincoln Theatre Blue Martini 11 December ~ Monday by the Museum for a special “Meet Bolweevil (Widespread Panic Tribute) www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Blue Martini the Animals” holiday program. Free $8/10, 9pm Chop Shop www.bluemartiniraleigh.com No cover $, 9pm-12am Russ Thompson 4 December ~ Monday 6 December ~ Wednesday Sullivan's Steak House No cover $ Amra’s Amra’s Eddie Thigpen Duo 12 December ~ Tuesday www.amrasraleigh.com www.amrasraleigh.com No cover $, 5pm Cafe' Mars Big Rick and the Bombers Blues Band No Cover $, 9pm-1am No Cover $, 9pm-1am 9 December ~ Saturday Continued on Page 21
PAGE 20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from Page 20 TirNaNog Open Mic Sullivan's Steak House Triple Fret No Cover $, 10pm-1am Eddie Thigpen Duo Blue Martini Lincoln Theatre No cover $, 5pm www.bluemartiniraleigh.com The Breakfast Club 20 December ~ Wednesday Open Mic Amra’s 24 December ~ Sunday No cover $, 8pm-12am 16 December ~ Saturday www.amrasraleigh.com Christmas Eve! Lincoln Theatre Amra’s Big Rick and the Bombers Blues Band Bowling For Soup w/ Melee www.amrasraleigh.com No Cover $, 9pm-1am 25 December ~ Monday Skeeter Brandon Blues band Blue Martini Christmas Day! 13 December ~ Wednesday No Cover $, 9pm-1am www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Amra’s Blue Martini Grant Haze www.amrasraleigh.com www.bluemartiniraleigh.com No Cover $, 10pm-1am 26 December ~ Tuesday The Red Bus Fat Daddy Band Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida No Cover $, 9pm-1am No Cover $, 9:30pm-1:30am 21 December ~ Thursday Panthers Blue Martini The Raleigh Santa Hat Bar Crawl 7:00pm Amra’s www.bluemartiniraleigh.com www.meetandcompete.com to www.amrasraleigh.com Big Rick register. Join us for Raleigh’s Craziest Laura Ridgeway Quartet 27 December ~ Wednesday No cover $, 8pm-12am Holiday Party! No Cover $, 9pm-1am Amra’s Zeli & Ritz 6 bars, free drinks & prizes Blue Martini www.amrasraleigh.com E. Guigal Wine Dinner Menu www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Big Rick and the Bombers Blues Band TirNaNog Prime Rib Blues Band No Cover $, 9pm-1am Magic Pipers 14 December ~ Thursday No Cover $, 10pm-1am Sullivan's Steak House Amra’s TirNaNog Eddie Thigpen Duo 28 December ~ Thursday www.amrasraleigh.com Countdown Quartet No cover $, 5pm Amra’s Adrian Duke New Orlean's Style Blues Lincoln Theatre www.amrasraleigh.com No Cover $, 9pm-1am Who's Bad? w/ Mr. Coffee & 22 December ~ Friday Kathy Gelb Quartet Blue Martini The Creamers Amra’s No Cover $, 9pm-1am www.bluemartiniraleigh.com www.amrasraleigh.com Electric Church Big Rick and the Bombers Blues Band No cover $, 8pm-12am 17 December ~ Sunday 29 December ~ Friday No Cover $, 9pm-1am Long View Center Amra’s Amra’s Blue Martini Celebrity Artist Showcase in our www.amrasraleigh.com www.amrasraleigh.com www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Inspirational Concert Series Celebrity Skeeter Brandon Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojo's The Heaters Artist Showcase in our Inspirational No Cover $, 9pm-1am No Cover $, 9pm-1am No cover $, 9pm-1am Concert Series Blue Martini Sullivan's Steak House Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Eddie Thigpen Duo Islanders Open Blues Jam No cover $, 5pm 15 December ~ Friday 7:00pm No Cover $, 8pm-12am Amra’s TirNaNog www.amrasraleigh.com The 8th Annual Holiday Bash 30 December ~ Saturday Café Mars 18 December ~ Monday with 96 Rock Amra’s No Cover $, 9pm-1am Blue Martini Sullivan's Steak House www.amrasraleigh.com Blue Martini www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Eddie Thigpen Duo Valentino and the Piedmont Sheiks www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Russ Thompson No cover $, 5pm No Cover $, 9pm-1am The Heaters No Cover $, 10pm-1am Sullivan's Steak House No cover $, 9pm-1am The Grape at Cameron Village 23 December ~ Saturday Eddie Thigpen Duo Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto 833-2669, 403 Daniels St No cover $, 5pm Amra’s Maple Leafs Holiday Wine Dinner, five wines paired www.amrasraleigh.com 7:30pm with a four-course gourmet menu Jazz Squad 31 December ~ Sunday Yancey’s Tickets in advance, $50 per person No Cover $, 9pm-1am Amra’s Countdown Quartet 7 pm Blue Martini www.amrasraleigh.com 9:30pm-1:30am www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Countdown Quartet Sullivan's Steak House 19 December ~ Tuesday Voodoo Flute No Cover $, 9pm-1am Eddie Thigpen Duo Blue Martini No cover $, 9pm-1am No cover $, 5pm www.bluemartiniraleigh.com Continued on Page 22
RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE 21 Continued from Page 21 New Year's Eve Bash with Raleigh's Most Wanted DJs: Merlin & S.O.S. Blue Martini Napper Tandy's Irish Pub www.bluemartiniraleigh.com New Year’s Eve with Venomiss Happy New Year w/ Josh Preslar Toad Band Pi Bar & Lounge Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Year's Eve Party Philadelphia Flyers The Grape at Cameron Village 8:00pm New Year’s Eve Dinner & Party TirNaNog with live music by Steve Hobbs Drunken Irish New Years with Reservations 833-2669 Paddy Gibney NC Museum of Natural Sciences Lincoln Theatre Children’s Celebration & First Night Barefoot N' Booty New Years 11 W Jones Street Party Featuring: Barefoot Manner / 733-7450 www.naturalsciences.org.> Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band Celebrate the last day of 2006 with $20/25 fantastic performances, live animals, 9pm Doors children's crafts and games, good Artsplosure food and drink and plenty of holiday First Night Raleigh 2007 cheer . 990-1158, www.artsplosure.org 2-6 pm & 6-10 pm Free. 3-11 pm Lucky B's New Year's Eve Party Zely & Ritz EVENT WEBSITES New Years Dinner & Party The Pour House Music Hall ************* New Years Eve Motherfolkin' Looking for something to do? Rock Show: Tres Chicas, Patty Hurst We recommend these sites: Shifter, The Vibekillers. www.godowntownraleigh.com New Year's Eve party www.downtownraleigh.com 42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood www.visitraleigh.com New Year’s Eve-Blown Away www.raleighnow.com 10pm-1am www.raleighing.com Aura www.zspotlight.com Annual New Year's Eve Ball White Collar Crime
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PAGE 24 REAL ESTATE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER A personal letter from long-time WRDU DJ Bob the Blade on the The Song is Over recent death of rock at 106.1 and his reason for leaving
By Bob the Blade son. While nobody ever really said why Floyd, The Stones. This station brought was hired in 1984 until the day we Clear Channel switched the format of in George Thorogood, Heart, and switched to Country in October of this s was so sad when I heard Clear WRDU, it’s safe to say it was because Stevie Ray Vaughan. This station year. I have loved this station so much, Channel was flipping my rock sta- our ratings weren’t high enough. brought in The Northern Pikes, The I turned down offers to work in I tion of 22 years over to Country Smithereens, and John Lee Hooker. I Indianapolis, Atlanta (more than once), music. I guess I can understand the rea- This station brought in The Who, Pink have loved this station since the day I Pittsburgh (more than once), San Diego and Miami.
I tried to be a country DJ, but I just couldn’t do it, I couldn’t stand my voice coming after Tim McGraw and before Loretta Lynn. I resigned on the air, for two reasons, because I couldn’t take it any more, and because I wanted to give a well deserved sign-off, to one of the best rock stations in the nation, a tribute it never got during the switch. I did that for the people like Brian McFadden, Kitty Kinnin, Phil Zachary, Reynolds and Silva, Tom Guild, Bob Walton and Mary Lou McGregor, the people that also have loved this station so much. “The Song Is Over” from “Who’s Next”.
We ALL loved The Who, it was perfect.
We’ll catch ya on the flip, Bob The Blade
RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER WRDU 106.1 SALUTE FROM BOB THE BLADE PAGE 25 Dressing Up Your Holiday Style
By Alyssa Willard wear can enhance your look and help North Raleigh and moved the store to take you from event to event with ease. Cameron Village in 1997. The boutique It’s hard to believe features clothing from the names you that 2006 is already If you want know and love, as well as funky collec- drawing to a close— to splurge: tions from lesser-known designers. and if you’re anything go for Martha has a keen sense of who is up- like me, you’ve divid- Betsey and-coming—she even carried Marc ed your time between 1) trying to figure Johnson’s Jacob’s first collection, called out where the year went, 2) searching black velvet Sketchbook. for the perfect gift, 3) making plans to dress with thwart holiday weight gain, 4) attempt- tiered lace “SoHo is fashion-forward,” said Martha. ing to figure out what resolution you’ll detail and “We don’t buy into trends that will be neglect for 2007 and 5) determining satin bow. what you’re going to wear to all of those This holiday holiday parties. Well, I can offer you confection the following advice: combines feminine 1. Don’t waste your time on this touches one…time flies whether you’re having Navy and fuchsia polka dot tulle halter with rich fun or not. dress with velvet detail – Betsey Johnson velvet for a 2. It might be cliché, but the best gift is look that’s one from the heart. Spend some time them “sapphire” and “onyx”). Black velvet dress with both trendy thinking about why a person is special Metallics—in colors beyond gold and satin bow and tiered lace and classic. detail – Betsey Johnson to you or a favorite memory that you silver—shimmer with style…and reflect shared together, then look for (or make, all those glittering lights. if you’re crafty) a gift that’s reflective of If you really want it. Dresses made of soft, luxurious fabrics to splurge: try 3. Don’t waste your time on this one like velvet and satin are essential holi- Martha’s favorite either. It’s virtually impossible, despite day wear. The best pieces feature piece, a black what all those magazines say. embellishments and trim that spice up stretch microfiber 4. Make a resolution that’s actually fea- otherwise simple ensembles. Fun pat- dress with satin sible. Last year I resolved to remember terns, including polka dots and plaid, trim and hardware people’s names better—now, when I’m are also hot for evening attire, and peek- by Marithé + introduced to someone, I repeat their a-boo tulle adds volume underneath. François Girbaud. name back to them (my response goes This “little black Ruched satin dress with lace tiered drop something like, “[insert name here], it’s dress for the 21st skirt, paired with black mesh shrug – nice to meet you”). Extremely simple, century” is made Betsey Johnson and it works! It’s one resolution I knew to accentuate I could keep with minimal effort. curves with a con- short-lived, and we definitely don’t do 5. When in doubt, wear a dress! toured side zipper basic. There are many places to find Martha Parks, owner of SoHo in and bustle. But Black stretch basic, and we’re not one of them.” Cameron Village, says you can’t go don’t delay—only microfiber dress wrong with a dress this holiday season. one is available at with satin trim and So don’t forget to treat yourself this hol- hardware – Marithé She shared her insight on festive fash- SoHo. + François Girbaud iday season—stop by SoHo for fabulous ion that’s sure to make all your soirees attire that will make you feel as good as cheerful and bright. Bringing SoHo to Raleigh you look. ■RD Martha opened SoHo 21 years ago in Holiday Dressing
Dresses are what to wear for the holi- days, and their popularity is continuing into the spring. Winter styles feature ornamentation and delicate detail to complement the glitz and glamour of Gold sequined black stretch the season. Look for lace accents, bead- tulle dress – Betsey Johnson ing, ruching, sequins and bows that will decorate your wardrobe and get you noticed. Best Bets for the Season
Deep, rich jewel tones are the colors of If you’re looking for versatility: a black the season, so choose dresses in emer- mesh shrug, like the one made exclu- ald, garnet and amethyst shades. sively for SoHo, provides just the right However, you can never go wrong with amount of coverage to a décolleté dress. classics like navy and black (consider Adding this piece to holiday evening-
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