Good Morning!
You might notice a new look today as we move away from our winter themes. Learn more about it at the bottom of the email!
Quick Info
Last weeks giveaway winner has been contacted for the gift card!
We are soft launching our companion site Sir Walter’s Guide, read more in our Inbox section.
We’ve brought back our Featured Arts section as well, see it below.
About Vicode Media
Vicode Media is a full-service digital marketing agency from right here in Raleigh, NC. They’ve been providing a wide range of web services to clients of all industries since 2021.
“You might have a website, but it isn’t doing your business much good if it isn’t being picked up by the search engines.”
THIS WEEK
Wednesday 25th
The Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a Stargazing event at The Willard, free and open to all — views are weather dependent, details here.
Running through March 8th, “Joe Turner’s Come & Gone” is a historical drama on display over at William Peace exploring themes of African American heritage, freedom, & identity — times and dates vary.
Mountainfilm, is a series of adventure-driven documentary shorts, kicking off the start of GOPC Fest over at The Rialto — tickets here, short films below:
Live Music
Boatman Spirits Co. 🎷 Al Strong & Friends [jazz] 8PM - FREE
Pour House 🥁 Mike Dillon Band [punk/jazz/alt] 8PM - $18
Slim’s 🎸 Red October, Yuno, Dit [hardcore/punk] 9PM - FREE
Thursday 26th
Did you know Copperline Plant Co. has a craft night ever Thursday from 5-7PM? Bring a WIP craft and meet new friends — see details.
Live Music
St. Pierre Wine 🎷 Live Latin Jazz [multiple artists/jazz] 6PM - FREE
Taco Bamba 🎙 Justin Osborne (private show) [americana] 6PM - $46
KINGS 👑 The Psycodelics, Tre. Charles [funk/blues] 8PM - $15
Raleigh Area Listings
Property | Details |
|---|---|
3 bed, 2 bath, 1298SF | $360K | |
3 bed, 2 bath, 1865SF | $675K | |
4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3394SF | $850K |
Want to feature your property or business? Reach out below!
WEEKEND
Friday 27th
As part of the ongoing Down Home Concert Series, Peter Rowan (Bluegrass Hall of Fame) takes the stage at 7:30 over at A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater — tickets and info.
For more local and regional music, check out the Better Days Music Series over at The Hartwell, starts at 7PM — food and drinks too.
Raleigh’s biggest group “all wheels” ride rolls out at 7PM from the NCSU Belltower — join for free here.
Running through Saturday, the NCMA Student Short-Film Festival takes place from 12PM-8:30PM — details here, flyer below:
Live Music
Chapel of Bones 🤘 ARKONA, Malphas [folk metal] 7PM - $25
Cannonball 🎙 22 Strings Band [folk/rock/covers] 7:30PM - $12
Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Far Too Jones, Cravin’ Melon [rock] 8PM - $30
Saturday 28th
The North Carolina Museum of History is hosting the 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration, this event was originally reschedule from January — see details here.
Chapel of Bones is bringing back their Horror Book Club, this month with “Starving Saints”, free event just read the book — info here.
Sir Walter’s Coffee on Fayetteville St. hosts a Coffee & Craft Makers Market at 10AM — see more here.
This weekend check out an open garden day for Juniper Level Gardens, great spot to find rare plants and to get outside — details.
Live Music
Moon Room 🌕 Garret Hitmar, Root Down [jazz] 8PM - FREE
Bitter Social 🎧 Larry’s Haus, Mike Sharks [house/dj] 10PM - $10
The Portal HQ 🪩 Late Night Techno Rave [techno] 11PM - $20
Sunday 1st
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes its way to Marbles Downtown! Enjoy the pop-up event and grab the iconic whistle — event details.
A Taste of Ireland, featuring World Irish dance champions and performers takes stage at Martin Marietta downtown — starts at 3PM.
Trophy Brewing Maywood & Cozy Panda have a local business celebration with music, crafts, vendors, and more — info here.
Right next door is the ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones as well, starts at 10AM — details here, flyer below:
Live Music
Meymandi Concert Hall 🪕 The High Kings [irish folk] 7PM - $66
East Bower Cider Co. 🪕 Bluegrass Sundays 2PM - FREE
FEATURED ART
Long time readers may remember this section and we brought it back!
Submit yourself or a local artist you enjoy by “REPLYING TO THIS CORRESPONDENCE” (aka shoot me an email) or using this form — find it here.
If you were here last week, check out local creator Blake Kinsey, who has released both Episodes 2 & 3 of the TWENTY TWENTIES YouTube series, find those below:
Episode 2 — linked here.
Episode 3 — linked here.
Want to be on the bulletin? Get in touch.
NEXT WEEK
Monday 2nd
It’s a slow Monday gain folks, maybe take it easy this week and plan your upcoming week with our monthly newsletter — find that here.
Live Music
🦗 🦗 🦗 (crickets)
Tuesday 3rd
NCMNS is hosting an educational session on the smallest fish in North Carolina and how genetic adaptations form in local rivers — info.
Googie, a film about Googie architecture, one of the most recognizable styles of the 20th century, screens at The Rialto on Tuesday — tickets here, see the flyer below:
Live Music
KINGS 👑 Braden Bales, Ezra [emo/pop/rap] 7:30PM - $15
Lincoln Theatre 🎸 Lotus [electronic jam band] 8PM - $33
Inbox News
As mentioned at the top, I am soft launching Sir Walter’s Guide today!
The website still has some work to be done, so excuse anything that isn’t quite working right (I’m just one guy folks).
Some great places to start are with the handpicked “Best Wine Bars” list or the “Downtown Raleigh Venues” page!
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City Happenings
Want to help shape the future of Nash Square downtown? A family friendly event at Whiskey Kitchen across the road on Thursday from 5:30-8PM aims to make the space more welcoming and accessible — details here.
A 29 story hotel just broke ground downtown near the Raleigh Convention Center, the Omni Hotel plans to open in 2028 — details.
Songbird, from the creators of Umbrella Dry Bar, is set to open here in Raleigh in June 2026 — follow them to keep updated.
Sports
The NC Courage ⚽ return to action on March 14th for their home opener — snag some tickets here if interested.
The Carolina Hurricanes 🏒 return to action Thursday against Tampa Bay after the Olympic break.
The Men & Women’s USA teams brought back hockey gold, Jarvis of Canada bringing back Silver, and Aho from Finland with Bronze.
NC State Men’s 🏀 take on Duke at Lenovo Center at 7PM on Monday, they recently had a strong win against UNC and both teams sit top 4 in the ACC.
The Women’s 🏀 team also takes on Wake Forest this Thursday after a strong win over Syracuse Sunday.
Closing Thoughts
As mentioned at the top, the redesign here is bringing our branding more in line with a mix of traditional and digital media.
The best of both worlds.
With these designs you’ll see our State Motto, Raleigh imagery, and vintage newspaper + comic book styles. The changes also include some performance related items as well.
Hope you enjoyed the updates, see you Sunday!
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