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by Leo Suarez

From My Inbox To Yours, Michael Franti & Spearhead to Headline Charity Concert

Posting this up for a friend.

Raleigh, N.C. (Feb. 15, 2010) — Band Together NC, a nonprofit organization that uses musical events to raise funds and awareness for select Triangle charities, has announced that acclaimed reggae, hip hop fusion artist Michael Franti & Spearhead will top the bill for this year’s charity concert May 22 outside Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh. Visit www.bandtogethernc.org to purchase tickets starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19.

Last year’s Band Together NC concert featuring Rusted Root, the Rosebuds, Chatham County Line and HOBEX attracted more than 2,700 music lovers and raised more than $141,000 for the Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood. Supporting acts and activities for 2010 will be announced as the event date approaches.

Download the rest of the press release here.

Also, check out Band Together on Facebook and RSVP for the After Work Social next week.

by Leo Suarez

Upcoming Event Links

For those that need to plan and want more information on some big events coming to downtown, here is some useful information:

  • Raleigh Wide Open 4
    • Date: Saturday, October 24th
    • Times you should know about
      • 10:00 am – Parade
      • 11:00 am – Festival begins
      • 11:30 am – Live music, spanned over four stages. See the schedule.
      • 10:45 pm – Fireworks
    • Website: raleighconvention.com/RWO4/
  • Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink
    • Dates: December 4, 2009-January 31, 2010
      • Ice Rink times vary, click here for the schedule
    • Website: raleighwinterfest.com
by Leo Suarez

Summer Series on Growth in the Triangle: Transportation

The Research Triangle area is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. With that growth comes great challenges and opportunities.

Join the Emerging Tar Heel Leaders for a discussion
about the effects and future of transportation in the Triangle.

Date: September 2
Time: Drinks & Appetizers at 6:00 with the Panel Discussion at 6:30
Place: Busy Bee in Downtown Raleigh

Panelists will include:

David King, President, Triangle Transit Authority
Deborah Ross, N.C. House of Representatives, Raleigh District 38
Nina Szlosburg, Member N.C. Board of Transportation
John White, Policy Director, Durham Chamber of Commerce

Find More Information on Our Speakers Here.

This is the third of a multi-part series on growth in the Triangle.

Co-Sponsors: Wake-Up Wake County