Got to witness the Spring Recital by the students of Nrityajyoti yesterday at Cary Theater. The…read moreperformers played with such grace and elegance that it was a visual delight for the audience. The teachers explained that even modern dance taught by a traditional Guru brings out the best of the students. Dance is all about connecting with audience and so, here is where the traditional artists and their students shine. The facial expressions of the performers was a delight to observe and enjoy. Recommend this studio for those who are passionate about Dance.

This is always a great event in downtown Raleigh at the First of the Month...There is great art…read morethroughout the city, and of course there is music and other fun events......It covers quite a large area so saying that don't limit yourself just to the shops in the Downtown area...There are also some good spots on Glenwood, Hillsborough, and other parts of Raleigh that are also part of the First Friday activities...I think you will Truly Enjoy yourself!!!

I have been going to Raleigh's First Friday since I moved to North Carolina and they never…read moredisappoint. It took me a while to get the layout and come to the realization that it's impossible to hit all the vendors in one night, but I still try! As of late I usually start in the Depot and grab a beer at Tasty Beverage (they don't have "specials" but they're always great!) or go to Jose and Sons for 1/2 price appetizers from 5-7pm, then head over to CAM. From there you can walk down Martin Street and hit four galleries (including Design Box, Visual Art Exchange, 311 Gallery and Tipping Paint Gallery). You might want to sign up (ahead of time) for a free cocktail class at ABV or venture downtown from here. It's easy to pick up the R-Line and take it to R-15. From there walk down E. Cabarrus and visit Flander's Gallery and Lump Gallery (located directly next to one another). From there you can walk down S. Blount and visit Artspace, from there you can swing through City Market which sometimes has live bands playing on the cobblestone streets. Walk up Blount and turn left on Hargett stopping at Adam Cave Fine Art Gallery. Keep walking down Hargett and you'll soon find yourself in an outdoor market (they set it up when the weather's nice outside Raleigh Times Bar). You'll have bands, drinks and see all different media from local artists. That's usually all I can get to in one night, but there are lots more galleries to check out. I have yet to visit the galleries on Glenwood, but it's on my list! First Friday has an AMAZING website that lists all the art galleries, exhibits AND the food and drink specials on a map: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/first-friday-raleigh/map. It's super convenient and easy to use. If you haven't visited First Friday yet, now's your chance, you won't be disappointed!

Fall Fest is the marker that official starts the school year at UNC, and quite a rockin' marker it…read moreis. Christina makes an excellent point: Your instinct here may be to scoff at Fall Fest because it's university-organized and liquor-less (I know because I used to be one of the scoffers). You'd be wrong, though. Fall Fest is one of most flat-out good times that I consistently have at UNC. Hell, I'm not even a student any more, and I still show up to support BoUNCe Magazine and have a great time. Free food is key. Knock out all of it that you can, let the diet start tomorrow. Find the snow cones early, though, because they go fast. Next, find all of the student organizations that take themselves way too seriously and pretend to want to join, all while mocking them mercilessly (I recommend the Crew Team, the Carolina Review, and the Baptist Student Union to start). Finally, head down onto the Hooker Fields for the inflatable obstacle courses. You'll want to come with a group of people and designate one portion of the street as your home base, then move out in groups of two or three and periodically come back to join your fellows... if you wander around in a group larger than two or three, you'll end up losing everybody in the crowds. Have a ball!

Fall Fest is an outdoor event in August organized by UNC on the Sunday before classes begin to…read morepromote safer (ie, 'dry') alternatives to the back-to-school parties thrown by Frat Court and others. If you don't write off the event as 'lame', then you might actually find yourself having a good time. In my day, the festival was well attended and offered a variety of attractions and activities. Free food will win over most college students, but if that doesn't do it, they also had rock climbing, step shows, band and a capella group performances, athletic competitions, and a slew of campus organizations promoting awareness and giving away goods (brochures, buttons, schedules; plastic cups -- great for the dormitory kitchen! free condoms; safe sex! who needs mechanical pencils? get your old-school #2's emblazoned with UNC Tarheel Crew Team right here!). My roommate and I even snuck off with a beyond-giant helium balloon (impossible to actually 'sneak' off with) to grace our dorm-room one year. Worth it for the memories alone!

One of the finest games I've seen. Brunettes win in a nail biter!!…read more Carly is a bit sassy, but once you get to know her she's not so bad ;)

Love this organization! Not only do these girls have a ton of fun out on the field, they do an…read moreawesome job raising money for the Alzheimer's Association. Come out and watch their annual game!

I have been to several of the Triangle Brass Band's concerts, and all of them have been very…read moreenjoyable. They perform in various venues around the area. The programs have been very varied, ranging from classical to jazz and swing, with a few marches thrown in for good measure. This is definitely a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening!

I'm writing this with a broken heart. We bought a beautiful German Shepherd puppy named Daisy,…read morefilled with love and hope for our growing family. But just five months later, we watched her collapse while playing and die suddenly from a congenital heart condition--right in front of me, my wife, and our little son. She died in my arms. No one should ever have to experience something so devastating. Before buying Daisy, I had read a review from someone who had gone through the exact same heartbreaking situation. Sadly, I ignored it, thinking it was an isolated incident. That was one of the worst decisions I've ever made. When we reached out to the breeder for support, she mentioned that she wasn't feeling well due to the tragic loss of her own son in an accident. While I truly empathize with anyone facing such deep grief, it does not excuse the lack of responsibility, compassion, or professionalism in how she handled our case. We were met with silence, blame, and a dismissive attitude--no accountability, no health guarantee, and no meaningful support. Unlike responsible breeders who stand behind their puppies with care, this breeder left us with nothing but heartbreak, a financial burden, and a little boy who still asks for his puppy. Please, if you love animals and your family, do not make the same mistake we did. We trusted her--and it cost us everything.

We have had German Sheperds as part of our family for over 30 years. Our Leia, from Ravenhill has…read morebeen outstanding. She is smart, quick to learn and so fun. You will not find a better or more beautiful dog anywhere.

The Henderson County Heritage Museum is located inside the Historic Henderson County Courthouse in…read moredowntown Hendersonville, NC. The building was constructed in 1904 and is a classic revival style. Admission to the museum is free, but they do collect donations. I only explored the first level of the building, but there may be more exhibits on the upper floors. More signage would be helpful. The museum covers local history and military history. They have artifacts and uniforms of all the wars. One room is dedicated to the area's railroad history. The model trains were not working when I was there, though. There is a memorial to "Big Jim", the world's largest pig. Back in 1941, the pig weighed 2415 pounds and was four feet 8 inches tall and ten feet 8 inches long. If you are in Downtown Hendersonville, this museum is worth a visit. There is a small gift shop as well.

Cute museum that was very clean and had a inviting staff plus nice restrooms! The information they…read morehad displayed was great and my whole family enjoyed it. It's free and a nice change from the shopping on main st.