Pullen Park Concert Series (Sat 6/14)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by daddyweekly

So far the concert series in the park has been great, with nice performances by Milagro Saints and Brooke Hatala the last two weekends.

This Saturday will bring some hot rhythms that go well with the hot weather, as Ed Stephenson and his Paco Band hit the stage.

On Sunday, the band Sandbox was going to play at Fletcher, but this was POSTPONED to July-28.

Brooke Hatala and others in concert at Pullen (Sun, 6/9/2013) (daddyweekly.me)
Milagro Saints play Fletcher Park on Sun, 6/2/13 6pm (daddyweekly.me)

NC Fresh Catch (Sat, 6/8/2012)

Posted on June 7, 2013 by daddyweekly

If Andrea (the storm) is moving through as quickly as predicted, the sun should come just in time for this marvelous happening. Seafood, beer, music – but you don’t have to go to the beach, just hop over to Moore Square.

This festival (I think this is the inaugural edition) features fresh seafood from the coast, prepared on site by local chefs (Battistella’s, Market Restaurant), and paired with local beer (Lonerider, Aviator, etc.) and local produce. For the kids (and discerning adults), there will be aguas frescas from Centro (the new name of the downtown Dos Taquitos near the Capitol). And last but not least, there will be good music on stage.

It is $5 to get for adults (kids free), and then $6 for a seafood platter and $2 for an agua fresca. So let’s hope for some nice weather, but in the event of an unexpected shower, Marbles will be right next door…

Brooke Hatala and others in concert at Pullen (Sun, 6/9/2013)

Posted on June 7, 2013 by daddyweekly

I featured Brooke Hatala just about a year go, but never made it to the concert. There will be another chance to see Brooke this Sunday from 5p-5:30p, followed by The Village Band (traditional band music) at 5:30 and Tight Squeeze (classic rock covers) at 7:30.

Not convinced? Here is Brooke performing at Pullen last December:

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Milagro Saints play Fletcher Park on Sun, 6/2/13 6pm

Posted on May 31, 2013 by daddyweekly

Milagro Saints, a local band firmly rooted in downtown Raleigh, will kick off this year’s concert series in Fletcher Park. Last year, we went to see a show that didn’t take place due to a thunderstorm, and ever since I’ve been waiting for a chance to go back. (That band, Sandbox will play in two weeks, I’ll remind you.)

Milagro Saints play “Americana Poetic Roots Rock”, and their music is perfect for hanging out in the park on a lazy, hot Sunday afternoon. Fletcher Park is a good destination for a Sunday picnic anyway, so pack up the kids and a picnic and head on out – this Sunday, 6pm, Fletcher Park.

Fill this place with music! (Photo (c) City of Raleigh)

Pool season starts this weekend! (5/25)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by daddyweekly

This Saturday, Lake Johnson Pool opens at 10 a.m. and officially starts the pool season. The pool will be open daily until the fall and is also open on Monday (Memorial Day). The other pools will open soon as well, Ridge Road on June-1, and Chavis on June-8. Finally, I also want to mention Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center, which is indoors and open year-round, and a great alternative during the summer as well.

Pick your own strawberries!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by daddyweekly

The Strawberry page has been updated with the latest news about local “Pick-your-own” farms for the 2013 season.

Here the updated summary:

Big locations with many extra amenities are Porter’s Main and Smith’s.
Nice small family locations are Ball’s and Roberts’.
The closest is Porter’s Ten-Ten satellite.

Play a Public Piano (5/15-5/30)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by daddyweekly

As part of Artsplosure, the City has placed six artfully adorned pianos at various downtown locations. The public is invited to play them – no skills required! The pianos are placed at the following locations:

outside City Hall (Hargett&Dawson)
in front of Duke Energy Center
on City Plaza
in City Market (across from Big Ed’s)
in Moore Square (by Marbles)
in Marbles’ courtyard

Photo (c) City of Raleigh.

Got to be NC Festival 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by daddyweekly

Do you feel like the State Fair is a “must-see” for your kids, but do you loathe the crazy crowds? Try the Got to Be NC Festival instead.

Less crowded, less crazy, more family-friendly, more exciting. You still get all the main State Fair ingredients (rides, tractor pulls, lawn mower racing, farm animals, fried food), but in a more relaxed atmosphere.

The event kicks off Friday afternoon and continues through Sunday. Admission and parking is free.

Image (c) NC Department of Agriculture.

Turtle Day in Holly Springs (Sat 5/11)

Posted on May 10, 2013 by daddyweekly

Holly Springs is serious about its turtles, and celebrates the annual TurtleFest. Crafts, Hayrides, Live Music, and, of course, turtles.
TurtleFest takes place at Bass Lake Park, a scenic place to hang out, or walk along the lake. If you want a change of scenery this weekend, Bass Lake is only 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh, down Lake Wheeler Road.

Image by Ken Thomas [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Medieval Fair at the NC Museum of Art (Sun 5/5)

Posted on May 3, 2013 by daddyweekly

The Art Museum does a flashback to Medieval Times this Sunday afternoon, with knights, minstrels and, of course, artists. The crafts workshops (Artist Guilds) are hands-on, probably mostly for elementary to middle-school aged kids, but many other activities are suitable for all ages, like the juggler’s show or wandering minstrels (“Thunder and Spice” are pictured above).

Relatively short, the event only lasts three hours (from 1p-4p on Sunday), but it is free, and you can always extent it with a stroll through the beautiful museum park.

Image (c) Thunder and Spice. They will be performing as traveling minstrels at the medieval fair.

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