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by Leo Suarez

Blount Street Commons Ground Breaking Ceremony Tomorrow

Please join Mayor Charles Meeker, Members of the Raleigh City Council and Other Dignitaries for History in the (re)making.

Groundbreaking Ceremony and Celebration for Blount Street Commons
Thursday, June 26
10:00 AM
540 N. Blount Street at the corner of East Peace and North Blount Streets in Downtown Raleigh

Sponsored by:
LNR Commercial Property
Vanguard Homes
Legacy Construction Group
YSU New Homes

Blount Street Commons is a unique revitalization project involving the complete re-development of 21 acres in historic downtown Raleigh. Once Raleigh’s most prestigious address, Blount Street is undergoing a renaissance that includes the construction of a wide variety of homes including row and carriage homes, urban residences over retail as well as 25 turn-of-the-century historic homes. A limited number of single family homesites are also available for the construction of custom homes.

by Leo Suarez

Carolina Rollergirls Action

Even though the event is outside of downtown, they are in all the parades so The Carolina Rollergirls are worth mentioning here. All kidding aside, I went to the 2008 Golden Skate Championship Bout this past Saturday and had so much fun at the event. If you are looking for something a little different, mark your calendar and do not miss the next bout this year.

The rest of the 2008 season:
Saturday, Sep 13
Saturday Nov 22
Sunday Dec 7

Watch the video from the bout on Saturday.


Carolina Rollergirls from Leo on Vimeo.

by Leo Suarez

Moore Square Movies

Just like last year, Moore Square will be the stage for a handful of cinematic experiences this summer. When the sun sets, bring your favorite lounge chair or blanket to this free event. You can look forward to a new movie every other Saturday. Here are the movie listings and dates.

June 7: “Alvin and the Chipmunks”
June 21: “Shrek the Third”
July 5: “Close Encounters”
July 19: “Charlie Wilson’s War”
August 2: “The Bourne Identity”
August 16: “Bucket List”
August 30: “Nims Island”
September 6: “Transformers”

Event website via Downtown Raleigh Alliance

by Leo Suarez

St. Paddy’s Day in DTR

The St. Patrick’s Day events this past Saturday were very entertaining. The temperature was great but some rain in the late afternoon made it quite ‘salty’ outside. I was out all day and was able to see most that downtown had to offer. Today is officially the day but anyone would have been convinced that Saturday was it. I’ll see you at the pub tonight!


2008 Downtown Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade from Leo on Vimeo.
by Leo Suarez

Raleigh Wide Open III on Sept. 5-6

RWO III has been announced and it all revolves around the opening of the new Raleigh Convention Center. Clear your calendars for a two-day party on September 5th and 6th. This new info comes from a news conference held this morning which the N&O has covered.

RALEIGH – A two-day downtown celebration Sept. 5 and 6 will mark the opening of Raleigh’s new convention center, officials said today.

At a news conference this morning, Mayor Charles Meeker and Wake commissioners’ chairman Joe Bryan announced plans for a street festival to be called “Raleigh Wide Open III” and an indoor “showcase extravaganza.” They expect 100,000 people to attend.

The events start with a ribbon-cutting at noon Friday, Sept. 5. The celebration will run from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. that day and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6.

by Leo Suarez

RalCon Vacation

It seems news is a little slow and I’ve become a bit lazy. My Miami trip last weekend has thrown off my blogging rotation and I’m busy this week. So I’m taking a short vacation but expect some better stuff next week, including another walking tour update and I’m taking ‘Project Skyline’ in a new direction. I’ll leave just these news shorts for you to investigate on your own.

  • RBC Plaza seems to have slowed down. It looks like they are currently working on the transition floor and condo floors will soon start to take shape.
  • More work continues on the parking deck and the block that will contain the yet unveiled ‘The Edison’ project. Check the webcam.
  • The Mint looks close to completion and according to their website will open next month.
  • The Veteran’s Day Parade is this Saturday.

I was down in Miami last weekend to visit family and I went to the NC State vs. Miami game. It was the second to last game for Miami to play in the legendary Orange Bowl. Having grown up a Miami fan, but now a pack fan, this is my small tribute to a stadium that I have been to since I was a kid. Check out this wide shot from my seat; it probably won’t be there anymore next year.

by Leo Suarez

3rd Annual Bike Fest Roars Into Downtown

Fayetteville St. will be taken over this Friday and Saturday (28th and 29th) for the 3rd annual Capital City Bike Fest. I’ll be in town this year so count on me being out there and getting some pictures and hopefully meeting some cool people.

3rd Annual
Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest

presented by Nationwide Insurance

Fayetteville Street & Moore Square
Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina

Friday September 28th
Saturday September 29th

FREE MOTORCYCLE LIFESTYLE EVENT FOR BIKERS & NON-BIKERS