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By Sarah Blackmon From the venerable (and ever-evolving) Artspace, in charity fundraisers, breakdancing contests, and Block Gallery Coordinator and operation since 1986, to the edgy Lump and the wine tastings. Gallery Manager, Rebus Works upcoming newest “kid” on the block, the Mahler Gallery, Raleigh has something for every taste. First Friday is the free downtown gallery walk held Gallery list courtesy Raleigh Arts Commission, Whether your style (or pocketbook) steers you on the First Friday of each month where exhibition updated by Melissa Santos and Courtney Wright toward works by emerging artists, or if you are in spaces stay open after work hours and often provide the market for a piece from an established artist, refreshments, music and other related activities. you can find what you’re looking for downtown. In First Friday was started through the hard work and nvigorated by a vibrant gallery scene with nearly addition to offering compelling and creative works vision of local arts supporters including Rory 50 exhibition venues, the Raleigh arts communi- of art for sale, these diverse galleries and mixed-use Parnell, Melissa Peden, Nan Hutchins, Debbie ity is growing and changing, along with the city. exhibition spaces provide a venue for an exciting Hancock, Denise Dickens, and Ann Tharrington. plethora of events, from fashion shows to concerts,

Gerry Lynch at work in her Artspace studio Continued on page 3

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PAGE 2 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from page 2 right on Blount. The street was dark, save the non- descript gray building with its garage door left invit- Parnell, now of the Collectors Gallery, cites Nan ingly wide open, allowing the crowd of fascinating Hutchins as “the cheerleader who brought the people to overflow onto the sidewalk. Inside was a group together…inspired by similar gallery crawls swirl of people, loud music and art unlike any I had throughout the country.” Parnell said the women ever seen before. I still remember the colorful realized they had “a cluster of arts spaces” and with Onion Head Monster messenger bag, a Paul that, a power to promote art to a larger audience. Friedrich design, being sported by one of the gallery-goers, the provocative conversations and From the event’s inception in 1990, which was “an those great giant red letters announcing “LUMP.” overwhelming success, with many people in the streets and galleries shoulder-to-shoulder,” First That casual trip downtown “through the looking Friday has expanded from the Moore Square Arts glass” proved life-altering, as the places I visited District to a radius of approximately 20 blocks. that evening helped inspire me to change my career Spanning Rebus Works and studios in Boylan direction, eventually abandoning engineering for a Heights, Flanders Art Gallery in Seaboard Station, major in art and design. The community I discov- the event is now marketed by the Downtown ered that summer night is the one I would eventual- Raleigh Alliance and typically offers the first view- ly join, first as an artist exhibiting at the student-run ing of new exhibitions. Continuously expanding, Fish Market, and then later as a gallery manager. the event also includes (unofficially) Bike First Friday, where cyclists converge en mass on gal- I remain grateful to those galleries and their artists, leries. Their green mode of transportation allows managers and patrons for helping guide me towards them to visit many venues in the span of an my career in the arts. In this span of time – it has evening. now been nine years since my ‘first’ First Friday – our gallery landscape has ebbed and flowed, con- My inaugural introduction to First Friday was on a stantly transforming. Of course during this time we hot summer night early in my freshman year of col- have also lost some important spaces, most notably lege in 2000, a decade after the ‘first’ First Friday. Bickett Gallery and Glance Gallery. But as Nicole Amid the crush of a well-heeled crowd, I felt con- Welch, Curator of Education at the Contemporary spicuously young and somewhat unsophisticated in Art Museum says: “There is always a new place, a my student-standard garb of shorts and sandals. new arts champion that emerges to fill the gap.” My first stop was Artspace, where I was inspired by Some of those exciting new places include Flanders, two floors of studios filled with jewel-toned felt 311 and Adam Cave Gallery. Also opening in early sculptures, pastel portraits, and large, luminous 2009 on Fayetteville Street is the Mahler Gallery, paintings. I then wandered through the Raleigh Contemporary Gallery (now the Collectors Gallery), and walked down Davie Street, turning Continued on page 4

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 3 Continued from page 3 uals I spoke with cited the need for additional arts collectors and patrons and a more retail-focused environment downtown. Raleigh would also benefit from the newest project by Rory Parnell and Megg Rader of the Collectors Gallery. additional spaces willing to exhibit emerging new media-based artwork and Both Parnell and Rader have been leaders of the downtown arts community installation works. While many news outlets have decreased their arts cover- since the 1980s. “We especially love being part of the current revitalization of age, publications like the Raleigh Downtowner are committed to covering the downtown; the collaboration among galleries, artists, businesses, advocacy arts, keeping readers up-to-date and excited about the art Raleigh galleries have groups is stronger than ever,” said Megg Rader. The return of the to offer. Contemporary Art Museum is much-anticipated, and as Welch says, hopes to “serve as a central hub for the visual arts downtown.” While the arts landscape has certainly changed since I first ventured downtown nine years ago for First Friday, I trust that it is even more inspiring for today’s All these businesses are interested in helping unify the gallery community college freshman making their way to a gallery for the first time. We should all through the establishment of a new gallery association. Melissa Peden, a former look forward to the new ideas, new galleries and, most of all, the new art that long-time gallery owner and a founder of the earlier gallery association, is con- will continue to enrich and excite our city. vinced that “great things are sure to come from this organization,” as its precur- sor was a “most harmonious and productive collaboration” for the galleries involved. Among the achievements of Raleigh’s earlier gallery association was the establishment of both the Moore Square Arts District and First Friday, Below and on the following pages is a list of all the art galleries (in the true which have encouraged the opening of new galleries and businesses downtown. sense of the word) in and around downtown Raleigh. Editor’s note: Some stu- Today, Raleigh boasts close to 50 galleries, approximately five times as many dios ride the line between being a gallery and merely an artist’s studio. We from 20 years ago. relied upon the professional opinion of leaders in the art community to distin- guish between the two. After the galleries, we’ve also included a list of the First What does the future hold for Raleigh’s exploding gallery scene? All the individ- Friday participants, courtesy of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

Adam Cave Fine Art is a downtown Raleigh gallery showcasing artwork by a select group of regional and nationally known painters, printmakers & pho- tographers.

Adam Cave Fine Art is located on the 2nd floor of an historic, 110-year old building, half a block from Moore Square and an easy walk from City Market, the NC State Capitol, Fayetteville Street, numerous restaurants, museums, and other galleries, the NC Symphony and the NC Ballet.

311 West Martin Street Galleries and Studios The gallery features a rotating exhibition schedule 311 W. Martin Street of solo and group shows of work by participating Raleigh, NC 27601 artists. Visit the exhibitions page for information on Artspace 919.821.2262 upcoming events. Tue - Sat: 11am-6pm 201 E. Davie Street First Friday Hours: 6-9pm Raleigh, NC 27601 [email protected] 919.821.2723 www.311galleriesandstudios.org Tue - Sat: 10am-6pm, First Fridays: 10am-10pm [email protected] www.artspacenc.org 311 West Martin Street Galleries and Studios is the location for Flanders 311 Gallery, “M” Street Gallery and the Print Studio at 311. There are 12 Artspace is a non-profit visual art center dedicated tenant artists, painters, photographers, and print- to presenting quality exhibitions and educational makers. The art produced and shown at 311 is var- programs within an open studio environment. ied and edgy. Artspace promotes the visual arts by making the creative process accessible to the public. Since 1986 Artspace has provided the community with a unique environment where artists, working in a variety of Antfarm Studios media with studios open to the public, have invited 311 W. Martin Street the community to become part of the creative Raleigh, NC 27601 process, a visual art center where children and Mon - Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm adults can express their creativity through enrich- www.antfarmstudios.org ing educational programs, and a venue for exhibi- tions by regional, national and international artists. Antfarm was born in 1993. Started by a group of NCSU design school students, the artists secured and renovated a 1925 warehouse in Raleigh's his- ArtSource Fine Art Gallery toric Boylan Heights neighborhood. 509-105 W. Whitaker Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27608 Acting as a transitional space, over 40 artists and 919.833.0013 craftspeople have occupied Antfarm's ten individual [email protected] Adam Cave Fine Art studios. The studio is a diverse group currently www.artsource-raleigh.com 115-1/2 E. Hargett Street (2nd floor) working in a variety of media: metal, wood, clay, Raleigh, NC 27601 print, handmade books, paint, drawing, fiber and ArtSource features several major exhibitions each 919.838.6692 more. Members of Antfarm utilize the talents and year and hosts a variety of theme-based exhibitions Tue - Sat: 11am-5pm energies of each other to foster growth and further on a monthly basis. ArtSource maintains an First Friday: 11am-9pm their education and strive to create exceptional [email protected] work and share it with the community. www.adamcavefineart.com Continued on page 5 PAGE 4 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from page 4 Raleigh, NC 27603 color paintings, pastels, pencil and ink sketches; 919.821.2649 hand-colored antique engravings; and fine custom [email protected] conservation picture framing. Call for times of availability

Carter Building Studios is a collection of art studios featuring 32-35 working artists and their work, including Local Color Gallery and Points of View Photography Gallery. See individual gallery listings for more information.

inventory of over 3,000 works of original art at both of our Raleigh, North Carolina fine art galleries including works on canvas (oils and acrylics); works on paper (watercolors, pastels, mixed media, collage); sculpture (pedestal scale, large scale, The Collectors Gallery mobiles); and prints (lithographs, limited editions, 323 Blake Street posters). Raleigh, NC 27601 919.828.6500 Mon - Sat: 11am-4pm; First Fridays: 6-9pm www.thecollectorsgallery.com

The Collectors Gallery is a full service fine art and Clark Art craft gallery, providing residential and commercial 300 Glenwood Avenue consulting and custom conservation framing. The Raleigh, NC 27603 gallery offers a wide variety of work by national, 919.832.8319 regional and North Carolina artists. Mon - Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat: 9:30am-1pm Also by appointment The Collectors Gallery is a partnership between [email protected] Rory Parnell, former Director of Raleigh Contemporary Gallery, and Megg Rader, former Established in 1923. Raleigh’s Source for Fine Art Executive Director of Artspace. Carter Building Studios and Framing – 85 years and counting! Clark Art 14 Glenwood Avenue specializes in Original Fine Art: oil paintings, water- Continued on page 6

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SIDE NOTE: The Mahler Building Gallery at 228 Fayetteville Street, a project of The Collectors Gallery, will open its doors late February. Check http://www.thecollectorsgallery.com/mahler- gallery.php for updates and upcoming show infor- mation.

The Long View Gallery was a project of The Collectors Gallery and is no longer open.

Flanders Art Gallery Gregg Museum of Art & Design at NCSU 18 Seaboard Avenue Campus Box 7306 Raleigh, NC 27604 3302 Talley Student Center 919.834.5044 Raleigh NC 27695 Tue -Fri: 10am-6pm, Sat: 11am-7pm 919.515.3503 [email protected] Wed - Fri: 12-8pm, Sat & Sun: 2-8pm, Closed Mon & Tue www.flandersartgallery.com [email protected] www.ncsu.edu/gregg/index Flanders Art Gallery aims to represent a diverse group of contemporary artists whose practices The Gregg Museum of Art & Design is a collecting include installation, painting, drawing, sculpture, museum at North Carolina State University. The printmaking, and photography. The gallery assem- Gregg Museum operates under the Division of bles its pool of talent regardless of specific career Crocker's Mark Gallery Student Affairs and is located in the Talley Student points, media, or geographical locations; in this Center in the middle of the NCSU campus. 613 W Morgan Street manner, Flanders ensures that the common charac- Raleigh, NC 27603 teristics present in its artists are a commitment to The Gregg’s collecting focus reflects the mission of 919.612.7277 continual training and education, a concern for cre- NCSU and supports its academic programs by pro- Tue - Fri: 11am-2pm, 3-5pm; Wed: 11am-9pm; Sat: 1-4pm ating cohesive bodies of highly finished works, and viding research opportunities for its college stu- [email protected] an understanding of the contemporary art market dents and the citizens of North Carolina and www.smcrocker.com for assisting gallery patrons in whatever needs they beyond. The collection includes – but is not limited may encounter. to – textiles, ceramics, outsider/folk art, photogra- Crocker's Mark Gallery opened in October 2005 phy, architectural drawings & modern furniture. and represents artists from all over the world in an The Gregg Museum of Art & Design also puts on eclectic converted lawnmower shop in downtown six to eight exhibitions per year in its two galleries, Raleigh. in addition to exhibiting work at various places in the Talley Student Center and around campus.

Gallery C 3532 Wade Avenue Raleigh, NC 27607 The Designbox Gallery 919.828.3165 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10am-6pm, Wed: 10am-8pm 323 W. Martin Street Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 1pm-5pm Raleigh, NC 27601 [email protected] Lee Hansley Gallery 919.834.3552 www.galleryc.net 225 Glenwood Avenue 10a-6p M-F, First Friday Hours: 7p-10p Raleigh, NC 27603 [email protected] Gallery C is a leading fine art gallery in the 919.828.7557 www.designbox.us Southeastern United States. The gallery is dedicat- Tue - Fri: 11am-6pm ed to bringing talented artists and important origi- First Friday: 11am-10pm, Sat: 11am-6pm Designbox is home to a number of independent nal art to the attention of private collectors, corpora- [email protected] creative professionals who share space, ideas and tions and museums, nationwide. www.leehansleygallery.com multi-disciplinary projects. Members of DesignBox have been nominated for and won many national Gallery C features an extensive collection of origi- Lee Hansley Gallery, located in Raleigh's bustling honors in their respective fields. The membership nal oil paintings, sculpture and prints by over 30 Glenwood South, is dedicated to showcasing quality is also responsible in part for nationally recognized contemporary American artists. We also specialize fine art through a series of changing exhibitions, events such as SPARKcon, Kirby Derby Day, and in the resale of original art work by historically both group and solo shows, featuring works by helping the City of Raleigh redevelop City Plaza. important artists from North Carolina. Collectors mature professional artists from North Carolina, The Designbox Gallery is dedicated to promoting who buy original art enjoy the quality and value of the Southeast and the nation. the expression of creative and collaborative work the diverse, and constantly changing exhibitions. by local and emerging artists, craftspeople and designers. Continued on page 7 PAGE 6 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from page 6 [email protected] www.localcoloraleigh.com The gallery was founded by and is managed by Lee Thu, Fri, and Sat: 11am-3pm Hansley, who is a former curator at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in Local Color Gallery in downtown began as a loose Winston-Salem. The gallery is interested in inter- organization of four or five women needing a place preting and preserving the history of art in North to sell their art. The gallery has now grown into a Carolina and placing it in context. Lee Hansley often women’s artist cooperative 14 members strong and mounts exhibitions of works by significant North is located in the Carter Building in Glenwood Carolina artists now deceased. The gallery is also South, the up and coming Raleigh hub of downtown the headquarters for the organizing effort for the galleries, restaurants and nightlife. North Carolina Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA/NC), the state's only museum dedicated solely to interpreting, showcasing and preserving Litmus Gallery & Studios is a working gallery the art and craft of North Carolina. showcasing resident and guest artists from around the Triangle. A wide variety of disciplines including We’d like to offer our pottery, sculpture, oil & watercolor painting, deepest sympathies to mosaics & mixed media are presented. Lee for his recent loss of Lucy, his beloved gallery mascot since 1993.

Brisco, almost 16, is our office mascot here at the Raleigh Downtowner and being pet-lovers, we truly understand his loss. Lump Gallery 505 South Blount Street Litmus Gallery & Studio Raleigh, NC 27601 312 W. Cabarrus Street 919.821.9999 Raleigh, NC 27601 Sat: 12pm-5pm, by appointment during the week 919.571.3605 [email protected] Open for scheduled showings, events and by appointment Local Color Gallery www.lumpgallery.com [email protected] 22 South Glenwood Avenue www.litmusgallery.com Raleigh, NC 27603 919.754.3887 Continued on page 8

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 7 Continued from page 7 established and emerging artists by providing exhi- giclees and art workshops, as well as rotating artist bition opportunities, resources and non-exclusive exhibits. Lump Gallery is located in the heart of downtown representation. The Gallery features pioneering Raleigh. Combining the rigor and professionalism of works of art by local and regional artists including a commercial gallery with the experimental attitude drawing, ceramics, mixed media, painting, sculpture of alternative spaces, Lump presents exhibitions and installations. It is our mission to present quality and projects with emerging, mid-career and under- contemporary art to traditional and up-and-coming recognized artists. With a 12-year history, it collectors. M. Street Gallery is owned and operated remains dedicated to exhibiting the most thought- by Tamar Harris-Warren. provoking, contemporary art available. Lump is an artist-run space that does not represent artists.

Points of View Photography Gallery 20 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh NC 27603 919.819.1000 Open daily by appointment [email protected] www.povgallery.com Nicole's Studio & Art Gallery M. Street Gallery 715 N Person Street Points of View represents outstanding local and 311 W. Martin Street Raleigh, NC 27604 regionally-recognized photographers whose work Raleigh, NC 27601 919.838.8580 covers a spectrum of fine art photography. It uses 919.841.7924 Tue - Sat: 10:30am-6pm both contemporary and antique cameras and noted Tue - Sat: 11am - 6pm, Sun by appointment First Friday Hours: 5:30-8:30pm printing processes. These include film, digital, large [email protected] [email protected] format and pinhole cameras, Polaroid cameras and www.mstreetgallery.net www.nicolestudio.com

M. Street Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of Gallery/studio offering fine art, crafts, jewelry, Continued on page 7

PAGE 8 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from page 8 transfers, brownies, hand-painted and hand-toned photographs, and traditional dark-room and digital printing. Subject matters include people, architec- ture, abstractions, landscapes and nature, street scenes, water, macro views, those of a historical nature, and those that express social commentary. They also restore photographs.

Rebus Works Visual Art Exchange 301-2 Kinsey Street 325 Blake Street Raleigh, NC 27603 Raleigh, NC 27601 919.754.8452 919.828.7834 Tue - Fri: 11am-6pm, Sat: 1-4pm, First Friday 6-10pm Tue - Sat: 11am-4pm [email protected] [email protected] www.rebusworks.us www.visualartexchange.org

Rebus Works is a small gallery located in Boylan Visual Art Exchange (VAE) is the oldest private, Heights. Established in 2003, the gallery is operat- non-profit, visual arts organization in Raleigh. ed by artists for artists and is committed to exhibit- Formerly Wake Visual Arts, VAE has been operat- Redfern Fine Art Studio ing innovative works of fine art and high craft, ing for 26 years. It was the first art gallery to oper- 424 S. Dawson Street presenting both local and national artists. The ate in downtown Raleigh and is a past recipient of Raleigh, NC 27601 storefront is used for showing various handmade the prestigious Raleigh Medal of Arts Award. VAE 919.755.9951 works, including printed media such as letterpress has an integral place in the art community in Tue - Sat: 10am-3pm cards, functional art, glass, ceramics and jewelry. Raleigh and is a key cultural offering in the City www.redfernfineart.com Rebus Works encourages community involvement Market neighborhood and Moore Square Arts in the visual arts by making accessible resources District. VAE is dedicated to providing opportunities Redfern, which opened in the Warehouse District in for and about artists, and fine art framing. There is to emerging artists and enriching the cultural envi- November, shows artwork from abstract painter and affordable art for purchase from the store location ronment of the community through its exhibitions ceramicist Gwendolyn E. Redfern, abstract painter or from the website, which also features a new work and programs. Lisa Twitty, and John W. Redfern. The store offers of art daily. Shonna Greenwell is the owner/direc- ■RD custom framing service and customized art prints. tor and Sarah Blackmon is the gallery manager. Additional locations that participate in First Friday (excluding those listed above)

Below is a list of galleries, studios and Raleigh City Museum museums from the Downtown 220 Fayetteville St Raleigh Alliance’s First Friday list. 919.832.3775 Other businesses and restaurants can First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm be found on their website: www.raleighcitymuseum.org www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday The Tire Shop @ The Dawson Block Gallery - Raleigh Arts 317 West Morgan St, Suite 105 Commission 919.656.8012 222 W Hargett St First Friday Hours: 6pm-10pm 919.996.3610 www.nancysbaker.com First Friday Hours: 8:30 am-5:15 pm Artist run studio and gallery of con- www.raleighnc.gov/arts temporary art City gallery for local artists Fish Market Student Gallery The Museum Shop / N.C. Museum of United Arts Council of Raleigh & Designbox 133 Fayetteville St History Wake County 323 W Martin St First Friday Hours: 6pm-11pm (only 5 E Edenton St 110 S. Blount St 919.834.3552 open select months-check website for 919.807.7835 919.839.1498 First Friday Hours: 7pm-10pm participating dates) First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm www.designbox.us www.design.ncsu.edu/fishmarket www.ncmuseumofhistoryshop.com www.unitedarts.org Gallery of contemporary and emerging Student gallery of NC State College of United Arts raises money to fund arts art and design Design Morning Times programming and arts education 10 E Hargett St throughout Wake County Edge Office Lobby Exhibition Kohn Associates / City Gate Real 919.836.1204 400 Glenwood Ave Estate Services Lobby Exhibition First Friday Hours: 5pm-11pm Vintage21 919.235.0933 404 Glenwood Ave www.morningtimes-raleigh.com 117 S West St First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm 919.827.0256 Downtown coffee shop gallery in a 919.749.3838 www.edge-office.com First Friday Hours: 6pm-9pm restored turn-of-the-century Raleigh First Friday Hours: 6pm-10pm Exhibiting visual art using video as a www.kohnassociates.net building www.vintage21.com medium Office space exhibiting art Church, art gallery and music venue

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 9 (R)e-cycling After the Holidays

By Bianca Howard TELEVISIONS City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Did you get a new flat-screen last year? Whether you’re buying a new hat do a camera phone and a digital TV because of the February floor-model television have signal conversion or simply upgrading W in common? Both usually to a larger model, don’t condemn your contain toxic materials such as lead, as old set to a lifetime in the landfill! well as valuable metals such as copper. Landfill space is too precious to be Neither product should go in your filled with TVs that could be disman- trash can when it reaches the end of tled into usable plastic, metal and its useful life. So what can be done glass components. with old electronics? Reuse is the most energy-efficient option, but is not The City of Raleigh offers a free Bulky always possible. Fortunately, Raleigh Load Collection service where resi- residents have many convenient dents can dispose of items that are too options for recycling electronics, or big to fit inside the 96-gallon garbage e-cycling. cart. Televisions are frequently included in the mix of items set out for Televisions, cell phones and fax curbside collection. The collection machines can be shredded into plastic, crew separates TVs and deposits them metal and other components and used at the Wake County Multi-Material to manufacture new products. As con- Center for recycling. In 2008, 448 tele- sumers, we should take responsibility visions were recycled. Call 831-6890 to for finding out where and how to get schedule an appointment. our old products into the hands of recyclers. Following is a guide to local recycling options for a few FOR ALL WAKE COUNTY RESIDENTS common electronic items. Wake County residents have enjoyed year-round electronics recycling CELL PHONES opportunities since 2002. Recently, According to the Environmental the program was expanded to include Protection Agency, fewer than 20 per- just about anything with a cord. cent of unwanted cell phones are recy- cled each year. The City of Raleigh Examples of acceptable items include has accepted cell phones at its drop-off microwave ovens, VCRs, DVD players recycling centers since March 2006. and radios. Currently, the City provides seven Raleigh Boulevard (open Tue-Fri Want to recycle an old computer while • North Wake Multi-Material Facility centers for use by residents and small 10am - 6pm; Sat 9am - 5pm; Closed saving gas? Residents of single-family at 9029 Deponie Drive in Raleigh. businesses. Help keep these centers Sun and Mon) homes and townhomes can call the Hours are Monday through open by dropping off only acceptable City’s Solid Waste Services Saturday, 8:00am until 4:00pm. items, not trash. Cell phone recycling Department at 831-6890 to have com- • South Wake Multi-Material Facility at these sites is limited to phones and COMPUTERS puter equipment picked up at the at 6300 Old Smithfield Road in the wall chargers that usually come When it comes to e-waste, you often curb. Acceptable items are limited to Apex. Its Hours are Monday with them. No ear buds, car chargers hear the term landfill diversion but a CPUs, monitors and typical peripheral through Saturday from 8:00am until or other accessories, please! better one might be environmental devices such as mice, printers and 4:00pm. diversion. Dead computers, CRT mon- keyboards. Residents are responsible Call Wake County Solid Waste City of Raleigh Drop-Off Sites itors in particular, aren’t like scrap for removing any sensitive data from Management office at (919) 856-6186 Near Downtown metal where you can pile it in a yard hard drives and other storage media. for more information on electronics • Jaycee Park at 2405 Wade Avenue somewhere. Computers are filled with City employees store the equipment at recycling and other programs. • Solid Waste Services Administrative all sorts of nasty substances like mer- the Solid Waste Services Office at 400 W. Peace Street (7am cury, lead and polybrominated Department’s administrative office to 4pm Monday - Friday only) diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). PBDEs are before taking it to a Wake County USEFUL WEBSITES • Sam’s Wholesale Club at 2537 related to PCBs, which are suspected facility for recycling. This partnership www.wakegov.com/recycling South Saunders Street of causing brain damage – plus no one between the City and County has been www.raleighnc.gov/DropOff is sure how long it takes for them to operating since 2002. In fiscal year www.raleighnc.gov/recycling Other Drop-Off Centers break down. Mercury is found in cer- 2008, the City collected more than • North Boulevard Plaza at Mini City tain kinds of solder and its dangers three tons of computer equipment. on Capital Blvd. (behind Taco Bell) are well-known. But worst of all is the COMPUTER DONATION SITES • Brennan Station Shopping Center at lead. Every CRT has at least five Apartment and condo dwellers, like all For your convenience, the Raleigh the intersection of Creedmoor & pounds of it in the form of lead oxide, Wake County residents, may take Downtowner has compiled a list of Strickland Roads. (behind the which is water soluble. When it starts computer equipment directly to one of computer donation locations in shopping center - follow the large to leach out of the tubes and boards, it the county’s two multi-material recy- Raleigh and Wake County. Visit our white water tower off Brennan Dr.) goes right into the water. If you cling facilities (see following). While website at www.raleigh2.com and in • City of Raleigh Yard Waste Center upgrade your old computer, find a way electronics recycling is a global mar- the Search field at the bottom of the at 900 N. New Hope Road (7am to to donate or recycle it, but never toss ket, the initial disassembly of the com- screen, enter e-cycling. 4pm Monday – Saturday only) it in your trash bin. puters is done at a facility in North • Habitat Wake ReStore at 2420 Carolina. Continued on the bottom of page 11 PAGE 10 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Sign Up for Free Reader Rewards!

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Continued from page 10 cords & working cd rom drives. Dead Durham, NC 27703 Whole computers only. batteries and dead modems are both 596.8277 Single parts NOT accepted. Used in okay. To arrange a drop off or pick up Accepts desktop PCs, laptop PCs, fax after school program. The following organizations accept com- call or email machines, tape recorders, record play- puter donations. Please call to verify [email protected] ers, remote controls, TVs, DVD play- PC Proven Care, LLC they will accept your items as they may ers, printers, shredders, scanners, 216 Holly Green Lane change their programs. Computers for Kids cameras, computer monitors, CD play- Holly Springs, NC 27540 Wake County Swinburne Building ers, video machines, photocopiers, 577.0156 Absolute Computers 212.7477 PDAs, computer peripherals, and cell Accepts 486s, Pentiums, printers, key- 101A Woodwinds Accepts PC 486 or higher, MAC, moni- phones. boards, speakers, software, and work- Industrial Park tor and parts. ing monitors. Call for pickup. efur- Cary NC 27511 Only drop offs are accepted, and the TechnologyRecycler.net bished computers are donated to 468.3999 refurbished computers are donated to Multiple locations in Raleigh Wake County Accepts laptops, notebooks, LCDs only. foster kids. 647.9624 Accepts working or non-working PCs, Teaming for Technology Assured ITD Deedoc Computers MAC, Unix, monitors, printers, soft- 1100 Perimeter Park Rd, Suite 112 PO Box 12251 1307 E. Millbrook Rd Ste# C106 ware and all other technology items. Morrisville, NC 27560 Raleigh, NC 27605 Raleigh, NC 27609 Pickup or drop-off. They refurbish 463.5018 215.3165 876.4000 items and recycle the remaining mate- See Accepts computers & PCs, laser & Accepts all laptops, notebooks and rials. www.unitedwaytriangle.org/t4t/index. inkjet printers, monitors/displays, LCD monitors. (Desktops PIII & high- asp for specific details as they may servers, networking components, lap- er). Drop off or pick up. Please call or Purple Elephant Computer Factory for change. Also may accept older equip- tops, hard drives, photocopiers, cash email [email protected]. Kids ment for a fee. They fix the computers registers & most types of electronics. 6808 Davis Circle & give them to needy families in the Accepts both working & non-working. Kramden Institute Raleigh, NC 27613 Triangle. Fee-for-service pickup by appointment 99 TW Alexander Dr 788.7740 only. Onsite physical hard drive/data PO Box 13483 Accepts 500 MHz or higher comput- Vietnam Vets/American Way Thrift Store destruction. Instant project price esti- RTP 27709 ers, notebooks, working monitors, 2409 Crabtree Boulevard mates online. Fully insured. 638.6200 working printers, keyboards, mice, 832.3199 Accepts computers, keyboards, memo- adapters, cables, and networking Accepts PC or MAC and whole com- C.M. Stevens Foundation ry sticks, power cords, and adapters. equipment. Open Tues.: 10:30 AM - puters. Drop off or pick up. They (a school for learning disabled teens) Computers are donated to students in 5:30 PM ONLY for Donations. resell computers. 901 Oak Creek Rd. need. Raleigh, NC 27615 Open Door Inc. ■RD 846.0118 LCI Recycles (LC Industries) 849 W. Morgan Street Accepts laptops with working power 4500 Emperor Blvd. 833.9953

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 11 let’s do lunch Seaboard Café

By Fred Benton was just starting out back in the early Food Editor 90s, a very kind couple who befriend- ed Rick and admired what he was his column is doing decided to pitch in and help him dedicated to iron some of the kinks of the opera- t my good friend tion. The two were restaurateurs from Kim Weiss of Blue Southern Pines. So involved was that Plate PR who couple with Rick’s business that they turned me on to Seaboard Café with gave him one of their most treasured her raving of the Café’s scrumptious and private recipes, one for pickled marinated carrots. But hearing about carrots on the provision that he would Seaboard Café and finding it were two never, ever share the recipe with any- different things. I was always told one else. Rick has kept his promise Seaboard Café was located near and these delectable match-stick mari- Logan’s Trading Company, as in “next nated carrots have become a mainstay to.” But to actually reach the Café, you on the menu; the acid-to-sweet balance enter Logan’s main door and weave is perfect and even though they’re your way toward the back, finding a marinated, the carrots remain firm, so quaint deli that was once upon a time you can eat them like French fries the railroad station’s sandwich shop. while reveling in the fact that they’re much healthier. Had I known that Seaboard Café has such good chicken salad I would have Seaboard Café is a much refined oper- rooted out the place like a pig sniffing ation beyond the original lunch count- for truffles. And so I begin the review: er that once served passengers at the yes, the chicken salad with its old- Seaboard Train Station. At first, Rick fashioned style is not to be missed. kept the menu basic: hot dogs, ham- But pickled carrots? Owner Rick Perales told me this story: When he Continued on page 13

PAGE 12 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from page 12 Reuben, I thought could use a bit more meat. burgers and fajitas. The hot dogs have just recently disappeared from the bill Here are the items that I consider of fare and the fajitas are no more, but first-rate based from two tastings at the char-grilled hamburgers ($6.50- Seaboard Café: Corn-Tortilla $7.25) are still part of the Seaboard Soup/Muffin Combo ($4.25), any of Café menu. One of Seaboard Café’s the various chicken salad or tuna salad most popular sandwiches – and my preparations, Cross-Cut Fries or publisher Crash's favorite – is the Pickled Carrots, and a hand-baked Veggies on Sunflower Bread ($6.25). cranberry-nut cookie for dessert. The Cheddar and Swiss cheeses are lay- soup had a hearty but not too over- ered with a variety of fresh veggies powering taste and the pumpkin muf- (lettuce, onion, tomato, sprouts, fin was truly delicious. Everyone may cucumber and pickle with mayo). My not fall in love with the pickled car- least favorite sandwich was the NY rots, but as I mentioned before, I Reuben ($7.25) which, even though it loved them. had all the ingredients of a classic

Seaboard Café’s most popular sandwich - Veggies on Sunflower Bread

One of the Soup-Muffin combos, this one with Corn-Tortilla soup, Pumpkin muffin, and of course the Seaboard signature item, Picked Carrots

One of the small attentions to details Seaboard Café that I liked was the bit of fresh mint 707 Semart Drive and lemon that arrived beside my cup Raleigh, NC 27604 of ice water – a very nice touch. Lunch: Mon - Sat 11am - 2:30pm 919.821.7553 Seaboard Café comes highly recom- [email protected] mended for a great lunch downtown! www.seaboardcafe.com

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 13 MORDECAI • OAKWOOD • SOUTH PARK/HAYWOOD • BOYLAN HEIGHTS • CAMERON/UNIVERSITY PARK • FIVE POINTS • GLENWOOD BROOKLYN Modecai Part 1 of 7, Historic Downtown Neighborhoods

By Chris Moutos

undreds of us traverse the area every day, whether on Person, N. Blount, Peace, or Wake Forest Road, but may not realize the historical signifi- cance of Mordecai, located in the Capital North District of downtown h Raleigh. The reason Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina can be traced to Revolutionary War patriot and ten-time senator Joel Lane. The Lane family’s property encompassed more than 5,000 acres and was one of the largest farms in Wake County. In 1785, Lane built a house for his son Henry. Henry’s daugh- ter Margaret was married to Moses Mordecai, a Raleigh lawyer and judge, and had three children.

It’s been said that the Lane home was “party central” in the early days of Wake County. Lane was on the committee to select a site for the new capital, and the morning after one of those festive evenings in 1792, Lane sold 1,000 acres of his plantation on the south end of where the Mordecai House sits, and Raleigh The historic Mordecai House (top) and relocated Andrew Johnson homeplace (below left), became the capital city of North Carolina. At the time, it was rumored that the 17th U.S. President, both reside in Mordecai Park. Peace College (below right) is also selection committee was also considering land owned by Colonel John Hinton located in the historic neighborhood district of Mordecai, as is Krispy Kreme (bottom). on the other side of the Neuse River. (Thank you Mr. Lane!) Our 17th President, Andrew Johnson was born in a downtown tavern in 1808; his birth- place later relocated to Mordecai Park.

In 1907, the General Assembly voted to extend the city borders of Raleigh, bringing the Mordecai plantation within the city limits and a more formal Mordecai neighborhood was mapped out and developed around 1916. Mordecai was fortunate to have some notable architects, including Rose and Linthicam, James S. Salter and William Nichols contribute to its character. This district includes a variety of architectural styles such as bungalows, Spanish Mission, I-houses, Cape Cods, Colonials and various other types of period revivals.

Thanks to downtown and core urban revitalization over the past decade, Mordecai as an inner-city neighborhood has had a great deal of its original histo- ry and beauty gentrified. Its tree-lined streets are pedestrian-friendly within the neighborhood and accessible to downtown. The original Pilot Mills cotton mill has been renovated and is home to several businesses including the Raleigh Charter High School. Other schools in the area include Hope Charter School and Peace College. In 2001, construction began for the Village at Pilot Mill which is a single family neighborhood of 103 homes built along a similar layout of the original mill village Mill Hill.

And it’s not just residential renovations that have given this historic neighbor- hood new life. Seaboard Station has been revitalized and is now home to retail shops, eateries, spirits and personal health businesses. The Person Street Business District offers various retail and professional services, and who can forget Krispy Kreme for those early morning or late night doughnut cravings.

The Mordecai neighborhood epitomizes how downtown history and revitaliza- tion can coexist.

(Mordecai Square Historic Park is managed by the City of Raleigh’s Parks and Recreation Department and is located 1/2 mile north of the State Capitol at 1 Mimosa Street in the Mordecai neighborhood. Many of the original furnishings and library have been preserved on the site. It’s open to the public and offer docent-led tours. Call 857.4364 for more information.)

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RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 15 Raleigh Downtowner employee Courtney, with Kayla at Solas

Rob and Amanda at Solas

Melanie, Whitney and Kelly at Deep South Mary Phillips and Hilary at The Point

Mint co-owner Rick Jones and Frank McNally from the Raleigh Convention Center AROUNDTOWNAROUNDTOWNAROUNDTOWNAROUND

Tracy catching a wheel

Karl, Cameron and John from the Capital City Club Tina, Sabrina, Sandra, Casandra and Tonja at the Capital City Club

Eric and Tracy at Solas rooftop Suntrust VP Kevin Smith and Ladies Becka at The Point at The Oxford

PAGE 16 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Photos from the Governor’s Inaugural Ball and Gala Presentation at the Raleigh Convention Center

ABC-11’s Larry Stogner & William Ivey Long Governor Beverly Perdue Angela Hampton

Tracey Kunz, City Council Member Mary Ann Baldwin, Joyce Kohn

Branford Marsalis

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Bo & Shelley

Mint co-owners Ashley and Robert, with Nissa, Sarah and LeeAnn

Chris and Jason slingin’ drinks Stuart at Brooklyn Heights Bar and Kitty Dave Rose and friend, with Crash... and Crash (yes, there’s 2) at the Capital City Club Jeff and Boo

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 17 Tobacco Road Sports Cafe

the 38 beers available and 65 percent Executive Chef Juan Esparza (former- of the menu’s ingredients. ly of Mura) created a menu that offers traditional sports-fan favorites like Rows of glittering flat-screen TVs wings and nachos as well as more cover the walls; whether you’re big on unique items, which are all made-to- sports or just short on attention span, order from fresh ingredients. with this many TVs, you certainly won’t be bored. Tobacco Road pro- The appetizer menu spans from Mac vides “the complete sports package – & Cheese ($6.95) made with sharp everything from cricket to baseball,” cheddar and country ham, to Duck says Alex Amra. You can cheer and Confit Flautas ($8.95), deep-fried corn boo in the bar area or enjoy a quieter flour tortillas filled with duck confit meal in the dining room, which also and served with guacamole, salsa and houses a glass-enclosed dining area for queso fresco. an even more noise-free experience. Continued on page 19

By Courtney Wright Rommie Amra branched out from their first venture, the jazz bar Amra’s ant to go out and watch the which is just up the street, to put a game with friends, but are twist on the typical sports bar. w tired of the same old greasy bar food and smoky dive bars? Don’t let the name fool you – Tobacco Then head out to Glenwood South’s Road is smoke-free, except on the newest restaurant, Tobacco Road patio. The venue’s name pays tribute Sports Cafe. Brothers Alex, Brian and to its home state, which provides 15 of

PAGE 18 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from page 18 several fresh salads (try the Baby Arugula and Beet Salad, $7.95).

The Tobacco Road Cheesesteak Tobacco Road is open seven days a ($8.95) sandwich is stuffed with week from 11pm to 2am with daily house-roasted beef, sautéed mush- lunch and dinner specials. Don’t wait rooms, fried onions, and roasted green until the next big game to venture out chili cheese sauce. The House-Made – the menu on its own stands out as a Corn Dogs ($6.95 for two) are made worthy addition to downtown from all-natural beef dipped in a corn- Raleigh’s restaurant scene. and-jalapeño batter served with spicy dijon aioli. Tobacco Road Sports Cafe 222 Glenwood Avenue Vegetarians and weight-watchers will Raleigh, NC 27603 be delighted to know that Tobacco 919.832.3688 Road offers an array of options, includ- www.tobaccoroadsportscafe.com ing Cabbage Rolls ($6.95), Jumbo Black-Eyed Pea Cakes ($7.95) and ■RD

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 19 Rails to the Future

By Raleigh City Museum Staff

his month in 1836 Raleigh birthed its first passenger rail- road. The feasibility of a railroad in Raleigh had been t proven three years before by an experimental line that hauled granite to rebuild the State Capitol after it was destroyed by fire. Raleigh joined a revolution in transportation that swept the nation– and not a moment too soon because after the Capitol burned, there was talk of moving the state’s capital to another city.

The first railroad spanned between Raleigh and Gaston and con- nected the rest of the United States via railways in Virginia. The editor of the Raleigh Register wrote that the railroad would dou- ble the value of all Raleigh real estate, increase Raleigh’s popula- tion to compensate for those moving out West, give local farmers a bigger market for their products, and add to Wake County’s general prosperity.

In 1836, a group of prominent Raleigh citizens obtained a charter for the railroad and issued stock. Back in the 1830s, all railroads were private enterprises. Railroad owners usually obtained a limited right of eminent domain from the state to buy property for the tracks without the consent of property owners. In Steam engine train and crew in Raleigh Raleigh’s case, the state was heavily involved from the begin- ning. The company bonds sold too slowly, so the NC General Assembly endorsed them and took out a mortgage on the assets to keep the project going.

As progress continued, the enslaved laid the tracks and their owners rented out their labor for $150 a year (approximately $2,800 today). After the tracks came four simple locomotives with no headlights, no cab or seat for the engineer – not even a pressure gauge to monitor the steam. Raleigh’s first depot was built on the north edge of town where Halifax and Salisbury intersect with North Street.

Laborers completed the line on March 21, 1840. A crowd gath- ered at the depot and the Raleigh Register reported that, “the first Steam Locomotive that ever snorted amongst the hills of Crab-tree reached the limits of our City and was enthusiastically welcomed with every demonstration of joy. The bells ran, the artillery roared and the people cheered, Huzza! HUZZA! HUZZA!”

The railroad changed the way Raleighites thought about and experienced their world. “This seems like annihilating both time and space,” said William C. Tucker, a Raleigh merchant who was quoted in the Raleigh Register. The locomotives’ top speed of An early locomotive and dignitary, complete with “stovepipe” hat 15mph felt to the citizens of Raleigh as if they were flying, and the vivid names of trains such as Tornado, Spitfire, Whirlwind, and Volcano reflected Raleighites’ fanciful perceptions. People who lived in rural towns by the tracks could now reach the city in an afternoon, which changed their perspective on the world and transformed Raleigh into a destination for business and recreation.

According to current Raleigh City Planning Director Mitchell Silver, an expanded passenger rail system will likely be part of Raleigh’s strategy for an economically- competitive and environmentally-sustainable future. Rail may once again be Raleigh’s saving grace. As local editor Weston Gales said in 1840 at the banquet to honor Raleigh’s first railroad, the city “has exceeded in gallantry even its renowned namesake, Sir Walter. He but laid down his cloak for a wone lady to walk over. Its citi- zens have helped to lay down 86 miles of Rail Road for the whole sex to ride over.”

The Raleigh City Museum is located at 220 Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and is open from 10am-4pm Tuesday through Friday, and 1-4pm on Saturdays. If you have any questions, please call 919-832-3775 or check out our website at www.raleighcitymuseum.org.

PAGE 20 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 21 Free Downtown Circulator Bus

n February, the Raleigh Transit Authority will introduce the new iDowntown Circulator bus service. The buses were purchased with 80% federal funding and only 20% local. Shelters will mark each regular day- time stop, making the short wait more comfortable on cold and windy or rainy days.

Two buses will run the downtown route concurrently, Monday through Wednesday 7am to 11pm, Thursday through Saturday 7am to 2:15am, and Sunday 1 to 8pm. A third bus will serve as a backup. The new downtown circulator buses use the same type engine and battery technology as the Toyota Prius

Three reasons you’ll love the service: back down via Glenwood Ave and same technology as the Toyota Prius. nated by standard signage. But by this IT'S FREE! Dawson Street. The evening route In addition to creating much less air summer, the city will install electric, The circulator buses will transport you adds extra stops in the Warehouse and pollution, the hybrid-electric engines automated real-time signs. You'll know all around downtown – free of charge Moore Square Districts. are kind to the ears, running more down to the minute when the next bus – seven days a week. quietly and contributing significantly will arrive. IT'S ECO-FRIENDLY less to the downtown noise pollution The buses will start their route at the The 40-foot Gillig Low-Floor transit than a standard diesel-powered bus. On the following page is a map with Convention Center on Salisbury buses are powered a hybrid-electric the proposed circulator route in red Street, head north up Wilmington all engine, which runs on both bio-diesel REAL-TIME SCHEDULING with stops in green, and evening addi- the way to Peace Street, and circle fuel and an electric system, using the Initially the shuttle stops will be desig- tions and its stops in yellow. ■RD

PAGE 22 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Proposed Downtown Circulator Bus Route

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 23 performer profile Wie Ni of Carolina Ballet

By Fred Benton China seems to spend more time ’m unabashedly in the air than on a fan of Wei Ni the boards. Wei i(pronounced reprised his roles way). I attend in this year’s pro- Carolina Ballet pro- duction of ductions with great “Nutcracker,” pre- interest; chief among them to see sented this past which performer seems to electrify December at the audience most. At last year’s pro- Memorial duction of “Nutcracker” 36-year-old Auditorium in Wei Ni danced the roles of Toy downtown Soldier, the North Wind and a candy Raleigh. I think of cane. To me Wei Ni is the “flying drag- the “Nutcracker” on” of the company. This native of as the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, and best of all, it's a production suit- able for the entire family. The pro- duction value offered by the Memorial But it was Wei who got my attention. I closer to 16, has an easy laugh, great Auditorium’s stage is something to figured him to be somewhat of an aes- sense of humor, and is a confirmed behold with pride year after year, from thete, devoted to his art -- a fixture at beer-drinker and smoker. the gigantic growing Christmas tree to the gym who feasts only on air and the ever-flowing backdrops. It’s a mag- Perrier. Upon meeting him I felt as As Wei admits, he was 12 before he’d nificent production in which every though I’d made an instant friend. It’s dancer seems to shine. hard to believe he’s 36 as he looks Continued on page 25

BETTER LIVING BEST OF THE BEST!! And now our new READER POLL!! (see below) Fred Benton knows the Triangle! Benton, long-time lifestyle journalist covering the Triangle for over 20 years, has definite ideas about businesses that he feels are particularly consumer-friendly and offer superlative product and service. This list is the sole property and decision-making of Fred Benton and BetterlivingNC Productions and is not affiliated with the Raleigh Downtowner. This list is a companion information guide that Benton presents on WCKB radio and is heard throughout southeastern NC.

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READER EMAIL POLL: What is your favorite restaurant in Raleigh? Please send your vote to [email protected].

PAGE 24 ~ VOL 4, ISSUE 12 DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER Continued from page 24 with and committed suicide. ever heard of ballet. Prior to that, he'd Q: What’s the rehearsal been a soccer buff. But a representa- schedule for a typical pro- tive of a ballet school who was perus- duction? ing area classrooms for a suitable can- WEI: We’ll rehearse daily didate eventually honed in on Wei and intensively from because of his lithe, long-legged 11:30am to 2:30pm, break for physique. It was a good choice. When lunch and pick up from 3:30 Wei first appears on stage at the to about 6:30pm. We also “Nutcracker” as the Toy Soldier he have class each morning does this magnificent jump from a sta- from 10 to 11am. tionary, standing position; it’s truly incredible because usually such height Q: What do you like the can be gained only by a running start. least about the work you The audience gave this move an do? impulsive, enthusiastic, ear-splitting WEI: Having to keep in applause. As the North Wind he soars; shape during our annual and as lead candy cane he jumps two-month hiatus, and the about as if the boards have become a number of injuries we can giant trampoline. According to Wei, receive such as pulled mus- this is one of the most powerful roles cles. in the “Nutcracker.” Q: When you aren’t flying I asked Wei a number of questions through the air, what do designed to get to know him as both you like to do for fun, to Q: And guilty pleasure? crowded. Says Wei, “you practically an artist and a person: relax? WEI: Smoking. bump shoulders in every street!” He’s WEI: I watch movies, party with lived in cities larger than Raleigh here Q: What’s been your favorite friends and hang out at my favorite Since a sad departure from his family in the U.S, but for Wei, Raleigh offers dance and favorite role? restaurant, 35 in Cary. and girlfriend in China, Wei has per- “big city” advantages without the out- WEI: “Giselle” because it’s such a formed with several ballet companies, of-control population. His dance is beautiful but tragic love story. My Q: What's your favorite drink? mostly in the Midwest. He likes truly a jewel in Raleigh’s performing favorite role in “Giselle” is that of the WEI: Beer! Raleigh because in China it’s very arts crown. ■RD prince, the man Giselle fell in love

RALEIGHDOWNTOWNER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH’S PREMIER MONTHLY MAGAZINE VOL 4, ISSUE 12 ~ PAGE 25 The Deep South Local Music Review

ach month, we look at three local bands within a wide range of music types, from rock to reggae, country to classic. e You won’t find any negative or bad reviews here, just bands worth hearing in your favorite local music hangout. Enjoy the reviews, check out the bands when they’re in town and be sure to mention you read about them in the Raleigh Downtowner Deep South Local Music Review.

Artist: Onlooker Album: Today I’m a Gunmaker Genre: Experimental/Indie/Pop www.myspace.com/onlookersounds

Think Explosions in the Sky or Death Cab for Cutie – especially on the track “Low Soft Shoulder.” But these guys aren’t your typical indie rock band; their extended and explorative tracks counter the standard radio-hit material. With their electric drones, syncopated piano and melodic gui- tar lines, their sound is anything but average.

Raleigh-based Onlooker is made up of Brandon Whitesell (vocals, guitar, keys, samples, recording) and Travis Konkle (samples, programming, recording) with help from Brian Donahoe (drums), Anne Polesnak (cello), Ryan Pound (guitar sample source material), and Dave Hogan (drum sample source material).

Be sure to listen to the track “Revolver” off of Today I’m a Gunmaker. The track features a John Cage-like intro, melding multiple samples togeth- er before an isolated acoustic guitar chord.

Artist: Mary Johnson Rockers Album: No Place for Birds to Rest Genre: Americana www.myspace.com/maryjohnsonrockers

Singer/songwriter Mary Johnson Rockers released her second solo album No Place for Birds to Rest this past year. It was recorded and pro- duced by Rockers and Ryan Dean Pickett at Pick’s Gym in Durham, with musical contributions from Greg Readling of Chatham County Line, Geordie Woods of Kudzu Wish and Evan Overton. This collection of personal and special stories stands as a tribute to the friends and fans who have supported her along the way.

Her blending of folk, country and rock is sure to make you laugh and cry, as it's pleasantly reminiscent and mournfully regretful. Despite the emotions evoked by her engaging melodies and thoughtful lyrics, Rockers seems to get it right every time.

With influences from Nina Simone to Neko Case and Patty Griffin to Patsy Cline, Rockers has quickly established her own musical identity. Check out “Two Step” to see for yourself.

Artist: Red Collar Album: The Hands Up EP Genre: Alternative/Indie/Rock www.myspace.com/redcollarmusic

Red Collar was profiled by The News & Observer as one of eight great bands to watch in 2008. So over the past year, we’ve watched and we liked what we’ve heard.

The Durham-based band, which was formed in 2005, is fronted by guitarist Jason Kutchma, with Michael Jackson (guitar), Andrew Blass (key- boards), Beth Kutchma (bass), and Jonathan Truesdale (drums). Jason’s lyrics, complemented by vocal support from each member, serve as a nice change from the predictable, on-the-surface message brought by many modern rockers.

Red Collar's first record, The Hands Up EP, was released in February 2007 to great reviews. The quintet is currently working to complete their first full-length album.

The Deep South Local Music Review is written by Dave Rose with contributions by Elizabeth Barrett. Dave is the co-founder and co-owner of Deep South Entertainment. Formed in 1995, Deep South Entertainment is a record label, artist management company and concert event production company with offices in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee. Deep South is best known locally as producer of the Bud Light Downtown Live summer concert series, featuring national recording artists. Their latest addition to downtown Raleigh is Deep South–The Bar. Elizabeth is a UNC student working part time for Deep South and the Downtown Live concert series.

What Gen Y & Z are listening to… Artist: Artist: Artist: Candlebox The Disco U2 By Elizabeth Barrett (Deep South Entertainment) Album: Biscuits Album: Wonder what music college and high school students Into The Sun Album: How to are listening to and downloading onto their iPods? (Alternative/ The Wind at Dismantle an Each month we’ll give you a quick look as to what Grunge/Rock) Four to Fly Atomic Bomb you’re likely to hear blaring out of dorm room windows (Electronica/Experi- (Rock) on college campuses and out of car windows through- mental/Jam Band) out the Triangle. www.myspace.com/candlebox www.myspace.com/discobiscuitsofficial www.myspace.com/u2

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As far as specific pairing, let’s start with red meat. (Sorry vegetarian friends, but I’ll get to you soon enough.)

There are many cuts of meat to each By Matt Fern tasty animal, but there’s actually not a specific type of wine that works well ven though with each. For instance, Filet Mignon you’re prob- is a great example of how a precon- eably still ceived “correct” pairing can be so stuffed from all wrong. Many people tend to pair a those holiday parties Filet with a big oaky tannic Cabernet and can’t even think about mini quich- Sauvignon. While both of these are es and cheese plates right now, I’m great on their own, Filet is a more del- bringing up the subject of food any- icate cut and as such, a big brooding way – more specifically, how food and wine like Cab does little to enhance wine affect one another. This article is the flavors of the meat and vice versa. about demystifying the difficulty of I have found that Cabs of this nature wine pairing and dispelling some com- do better with cuts of beef that have a mon wine and food myths. Sure, you higher fat content, like Ribeye. may be wondering, “What wine-and- Several wines would be a great match food credentials make this guy quali- for your Filet, depending on whether fied to give me advice?” Easy. it’s served with a Béarnaise or Working in a wine shop, I’ve tasted Hollandaise sauce, etc. At that point, A LOT of wines and as for food, you’re no longer matching the wine to well…I used to be a fat kid. the beef, but to the high fat content of the sauce. A few possibilities could be The first bit of wine advice I’ll give is a Shiraz, Bordeaux or even a simple: drink what you like. Chardonnay. Choose what tastes best to you. Everything after this is merely a sug- gestion as to what kind of food would Next let’s look at pork, duck, turkey, pair nicely with your wine preference. and heavier fish. Light-to-medium- But hey, if you want to drink ice-cold bodied red wines will work with these Pinot Grigio with your well-done Filet – especially wines made from Pinot Mignon, feel free; it’s your choice. Noir. Again, much of this will depend (Just please don’t invite me to dinner on the sauce or the preparation of the that night.) dish and my suggestion is not a rule but a starting point. Wine has been around for many, many years, and I’m willing to bet that Now, for my vegetarian friends: If you still feel that you’re not ready to For more information and a list of food has been around for even longer. Depending on what kind of vegetarian start matching food and wine, try available dinners, visit www.trian- But what has changed since then is you are, there may be many wines out Raleigh’s version of wine-pairing train- glewineexperience.org. Not only will our newfound attraction for finding there that aren’t for you due to the ing wheels. In the ever growing gas- you enjoy good food and wine, but the perfect wine to pair with each type common practice of using egg whites tronomic center of our city lies the you’ll also be supporting a great of meal. The traditional rule is white as a fining agent in wines which leads ability to attend ever-popular wine din- cause. wine with white meat and red wine to some sediment and particulates ners. This is where some of our most with red meat. There, that was easy, being removed. This shouldn't inter- talented chefs team up with winemak- right? Ideally it would be that easy, fere with your ability to enjoy wine, ers from around the globe to build a but there are so many other things to though, as there are many un-fined, dinner specifically created for the take into consideration: sauces, side unfiltered wines that will suit your wines being used. Usually consisting Matt Fern is a wine schlep at Seaboard dishes, your mood, your dining part- palate and your plate. Again, I encour- of several courses of food and at least Wine Warehouse and occasionally a ner, and -- more often than not -- your age you to match the weight of the as many wines, these events are a server at Poole's Diner and an avid budget. Some other tips I offer are to food with the wine, and after that, to great way to see how flavors and tex- attendee of great dinner parties with try and match the weight of the food think about the spices and herbs used tures can meld harmoniously. In fact, his foodie friends. with the weight of the wine; drink in the dish. If you’re eating Indian in the first weekend of February, over sweeter wines with spicier food; and food, try a semi-dry Gewurztraminer. 25 winemakers will be converging to To send us your idea for a future avoid the vinegar-and-wine combina- The spice of the food compliments the the Triangle for the 16th annual Uncorked article, or to comment on a tion, as the two don’t play well togeth- slight sweetness and floral bouquet of Triangle Wine Experience, which ben- current column, please drop us a line er. Also, if you’re having a regionally- the wine. A nice Cotes du Rhone will efits the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. to [email protected]. specific meal, try a wine from that do well with anything from grilled The Raleigh Downtowner is one of area. For example, if you’re eating Tofu to heartier dishes made with the proud sponsors of this great ■RD Italian food, have an Italian wine. legumes. event.

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