June 15, 2023

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Beatniks will bring stylish menswear to Raleigh

Luke is using his and his friends’ unique styles to curate Beatniks’ collection. | Photo by Anna Routh Barzin

Raleighite Luke Suggs, the owner and founder of a menswear store coming soon to Raleigh Iron Works, started mocking up a business plan for his vision called Beatniks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast forward to this fall: Luke will have turned his plans into reality.

Beatniks is a term coined in the 1950s to describe young people who rejected traditional ways of living and dressing.

Luke felt there weren’t enough options in Raleigh that fit his style, so he curated his menswear store to be tailored toward his and his friends’ unique tastes.

He wants to introduce Raleighites to different streetwear styles and brands they may have never heard of, like bound, a bold clothing company out of the UK. “I’ve gotten a lot of pieces — I want to see which ones stick first and just kind of roll with it.”

A TV being held up by someone's legs. — Get ready for some hip new styles, Raleigh.
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Photo by Anna Routh Barzin

You could say fashion is in Luke’s genes. “My parents have a clothing store [Fisher’s Clothing] in Elizabethtown, where I’m from — they’ve owned the store my entire life.”

Luke secured a spot at the budding Raleigh Iron Works development. “I chose Raleigh Iron Works because when I toured it, it just felt right,” Luke told RALtoday. "[Developers Grubb Ventures and Jamestown] want to make it like a really unique experience for everyone. They want people to come, park, and stay the whole day into the night.”

The store’s vibe will be funky and fashion-forward. “I am doing a really cool yellow tile wall in the back that I’m super excited about,” Luke said. (We’re getting new Instagrammable wall vibes.)

When Luke isn’t working on his hip new store, he likes to frequent local spots like Junction West, The Avenue, Standard Beer + Food, and checks in on his friends at Voda Boutique and Dose Yoga often.

Get ready to flip your closets this fall when Beatniks opens. And if you want to stay in the loop, subscribe to get email updates about the brand.

Asked

Where do you shop for men’s clothing?

A. Online
B. I only shop local.
C. I don’t shop for clothes.
D. I shop all over the place.
E. I’ll be shopping at Beatniks.

Shout out your fave stores + brands

Events

Friday, June 16

Fairytale Costume Showdown | Friday, June 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Dress in your favorite fairy tale and fantasy character costumes to compete for prizes and stick around for the showing of “The Princess Bride” at 7:30 p.m.
All Time Low | Friday, June 16 | 6 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $90 | Listen to this rock band perform hits like “Dear Maria, Count Me In.”
Peck & Plume No. 1 Private Selection Bourbon Dinner with Maker’s Mark | Friday, June 16 | 6 p.m. | Peck & Plume, 301 S. Academy St., Cary | $150 | Enjoy a four-course dinner to celebrate the debut of the restaurant’s private selection bourbon from Maker’s Mark.

Saturday, June 17

Farm To Print Workshop | Saturday, June 17 | 10-11 a.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $15 | Learn the art of printmaking with plant markings and bring home a folio of prints.
Raleigh Retro Gamers Summer Expo | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Shop from more than 70 gaming and geek vendors, listen to live music, play games, and grab a snack from a food truck.
Liberation Station Bookstore Grand Opening | Saturday, June 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Liberation Station Bookstore, 208 Fayetteville St., Ste. 201, Raleigh | Free | Celebrate the opening of NC’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore.
Pollinator Party | Saturday, June 17 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Homewood Nursery & Garden Center, 10809 Honeycut Rd., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate with refreshments, prize raffles, sunflower seed planting station, temporary tattoos, free guides, and 25% off perennials.*

Sunday, June 18

Father’s Day Brunch | Sunday, June 18 | 1 p.m. | Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh | Free | Take your father-figure to brunch complete with music by Josh Branch and DJ Laz on the rooftop.
Sunday Comedy | Sunday, June 18 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Hop Yard, 1141 Falls River Ave., Ste. 122, Raleigh | Free | Get ready to laugh with the stand-up comedy show featuring Khari Reid, Jonah Lewis, and Nick Jordan.

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How these WCU programs inspire students to be the change

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Get to know Rachel Faulkenberry, a WCU psychology + art double major who was hand-picked to study in an elite clinical psychology doctoral program in New Zealand. | Photo provided by Western Carolina University

Want to create positive change in the world? Western Carolina University’s College of Education and Allied Professions — encompassing psychology, teaching, human services + social justice — offers these unique tools to ensure each student makes an impact:

Courses and research that deepen students’ knowledge and expand their perspectives
Faculty who prioritize student growth
An environment that embraces all points of view, focuses on excellence, and empowers students to be the change.

Bonus: Hear from a senior about her experience at WCU.

Meet Rachel Faulkenberry

News Notes

Coming Soon

Gym Tacos is expanding to Morgan Street Food Hall, opening Wednesday, June 21. While you’re there, check out their chorizo tacos, sopes, and Jamaica agua fresca.

Development

United Therapeutics, a multi-billion dollar biotech company, plans to build a $500 million manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park. The facility will be located at 67 TW Alexander Dr., near the company’s existing operations, and will produce a drug-device combination product called Tyvaso DPI. (Triangle Business Journal)

Biz

Two Roosters and Andia’s Ice Cream in Cary made USA Today’s list of the 20 best independent ice cream shops across the country. Show your support for the local sweet shops by voting for one, or both, to move on to the top 10. The polls close on Monday, June 26.

Pets

Dorothea Dix dog park pupdate: The park is anticipated to reopen following Tuesday, July 4. The park’s operations and maintenance team have been working since Monday, March 27 to complete facility improvements like laying new turf seed and fertilizers. In the meantime, check out these other pup-friendly establishments.

Travel

Low-cost airline Breeze added two new flights from RDU, Las Vegas and Tampa, and may expand internationally. And if you’re planning a Tampa trip, check out TBAYtoday.

State

NC State students Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer want to redesign the NC state flag. Their ideas include an updated historical flag and an iconic lighthouse like those at Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout. (The News and Observer)

Fact or Fiction

You should replace your air filters every two to three months. Find out here.*

Beauty

Vacay coming up? If you haven’t had the time to soak up the sun as much as you’d hoped, a custom spray tan from Oak City Sunless will work wonders. Pro tip: The experts recommend scheduling your appointment 2-3 days before an event or 1-2 days prior to a vacation.*

Finance

A Banksy painting that gave everyday investors 32% returns? Yep, you read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine art investing platform Masterworks. Masterworks investors have benefitted from sales with returns of 13.9%, 35.0%, and 27.3%. Skip the waitlist and join.*

Eat

Date night idea: Buy an Offline membership and get up to $50 monthly to spend at two local, highly rated restaurants — like The Merchant and Glasshouse Kitchen. Your money off the tabs expires at the end of the month, meaning you’ll finally get those special evenings on the books. Sign up with code “RALTODAY.”*

Featured Deal

Need a last minute Father’s Day gift idea? Treat dad to the ultimate smart home upgrade by converting his manual window shades into motorized SmartShades. Easy-to-install, energy savings, and smart sophistication all in one package. RYSE is offering 10% off the entire store. Snag the deal here.*

State

Get ready to place your bets, NC

Gov. Roy Cooper singing Senate Bill 347 into law.

Betting will begin next year. | Photo by @NC_Governor

On Wednesday, June 14, Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, AKA the Sports Wagering Bill, into law making sports betting apps legal throughout NC. This bill will allow online and mobile game day betting for teams like the Carolina Hurricanes and Carolina Panthers.

People can place bets on pro, college, electronic and amateur sports, and pari-mutuel betting on horse racing.

But not so fast — NC bettors have to wait until January 2024 at the earliest to be able to place wagers online. The bill’s regulations and licensing structures must be approved by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission by January 8, 2024. The commission also has until June 14, 2024 to allow sportsbook operators to begin business.

Up to 12 sports betting apps are permitted — plus, eight venues hosting professional sports teams have the option of adding brick-and-mortar on-site sportsbooks. Local in-person bookmakers are allowed at PNC Arena and WakeMed Soccer Park, home of the NC Courage and North Carolina FC.

Operators will pay an 18% tax on revenue to the state, with a portion of the money being used by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for problem gambling treatment. Additional funds will support youth sports programs.

The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Cat

From the editor

Last night I got a sneak peak at Liberation Station Bookstore, opening this weekend with grand opening festivities from Saturday, June 17 to Monday, June 19. I can’t wait to see Raleighites enjoy NC’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore. Plan ahead with the store’s grand opening lineup.

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