The group behind SPARKcon have joined forces with the Visual Art Exchange (VAE) to put on this year’s annual four day showcase of creativity, talent and ideas.
Why does it matter if it’s officially downtown? It is in the city limits and as one poster said Raleigh is so spread out, everything is really downtown. I think a bookstore/coffee shop akin to Krammerbooks and Afterwards in DC would be a better fit. Downtown needs something more than bars, bars, bars. Something for your brain and conversation at night—the triangle is the most educated city in America right?
Just to add my two cents when I probably shouldn’t. We broke this story on our blog back in December but were “asked” to retract it by the owners of Buckhead…who are the exact same people as the owners of Raleigh Live. They are a group of investors, mostly in Charlotte. It isn’t subleased…it’s a name and concept change on a franchised bar that was suffering. Ever been to Buckhead in Atlanta? I feel any business downtown IS good business for downtown…most of the time. The owners/managers of ANY venue have the ability to create whatever atmosphere or vibe they want so I wouldn’t worry so much about the patrons but it will still be interesting to keep an eye on this place and see what comes of it.
James on 03/21 about Paramore, Tegan and Sara are First Booked Show at Raleigh Boutique Amphitheater
Fits in with the UPSCALE image that some in Raleigh are trying to project—sigh…....
James on 03/21 about Slightly More Than a Rumor: Brixx Pizza Coming to Cameron Village
Why does it matter if it’s officially downtown? It is in the city limits and as one poster said Raleigh is so spread out, everything is really downtown. I think a bookstore/coffee shop akin to Krammerbooks and Afterwards in DC would be a better fit. Downtown needs something more than bars, bars, bars. Something for your brain and conversation at night—the triangle is the most educated city in America right?
Rtown Chuck on 03/21 about Club Raleigh Live Opening Friday with Jermaine Dupri
Just to add my two cents when I probably shouldn’t. We broke this story on our blog back in December but were “asked” to retract it by the owners of Buckhead…who are the exact same people as the owners of Raleigh Live. They are a group of investors, mostly in Charlotte. It isn’t subleased…it’s a name and concept change on a franchised bar that was suffering. Ever been to Buckhead in Atlanta? I feel any business downtown IS good business for downtown…most of the time. The owners/managers of ANY venue have the ability to create whatever atmosphere or vibe they want so I wouldn’t worry so much about the patrons but it will still be interesting to keep an eye on this place and see what comes of it.
hackles10 on 03/21 about Paramore, Tegan and Sara are First Booked Show at Raleigh Boutique Amphitheater
Aaron….not sure that is the “official” name.
Penny Ashley-Lawrence on 03/20 about Slightly More Than a Rumor: Brixx Pizza Coming to Cameron Village
Cameron Village is not technically in downtown Raleigh, but it is the only retail venue for people living and working in downtown Raleigh.