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🏢 Downtown South is pressing pause
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This huge development in south Raleigh is being put on pause by Kane Realty. | Rendering provided by Kane Realty Corporation
Last summer, Kane Realty Corporation announced plans to construct a new music venue as a part of its upcoming $2 billion Downtown South development. Fast forward to today, developers are in limbo due to high market rates.

During a quarterly presentation, Kane’s Chief Operating Officer Bonner Gaylord said “we’re long-term, very bullish, but in the near-term, we’re in a holding pattern,” about the budding project.

Phase zero of the project is already complete — 31,000 sqft of office space has been leased. Kane is searching for retail concepts to join, like breweries and other food + bev businesses in a 14,000-sqft space.

Phase one is the development primarily on hold; this phase will include a 180-room hotel, multi-family housing + office buildings. Plus, this development will include a music hall — think bigger than the Ritz, but smaller than Red Hat Amphitheater — to attract new acts with a rooftop space.

Learn more about the upcoming development + additional details online.
 
 
Events
 
Thursday, Dec. 7
  • 30th Anniversary Jingle Ball Charity Gala | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 7-10:30 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh | $125-$155 | Celebrate 30 years of giving with the Capital City Clauses Annual Jingle Ball Gala.
  • Special Event: Eric Neumann | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 511 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | Get loose with this rising stand-up comedian.
  • The Uproar, a WINTER sketch comedy show | Thursday, Dec. 7-Friday, Dec. 8 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Theatre Raleigh Studio Theatre, 3027 Barrow Dr., Raleigh | $15 | Laugh along to brand new work from young and diverse artists around the Raleigh area.
  • Cooking with Wine | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, 119 W. Park St., Cary | $98 | Learn how to incorporate wines into your cooking with a registered dietitian and create a delicious four-course meal infused with vino.
Friday, Dec. 8
  • Evening with Elves | Friday, Dec. 8 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $30 | Attendees will receive an honorary elf name for the evening and enjoy s’mores, museum play, and more.
  • Jay Pharoah | Friday, Dec. 8-Saturday, Dec. 9 | Times vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $30-$90 | You know him from “Saturday Night Live” — watch him perform live.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Sunday, Dec. 10
  • Redbud Writing Project’s Garden Gala | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh | $50-$250 | Enjoy food + bev, readings from students, music, auctions, literary conversation, and more surrounded by beautiful plants.
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • FairyTale Tea | Saturday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Fairy dust and sparkling crowns, enchanted wands, and dazzling gowns. Dress in your storybook best and enjoy magical activities, majestic treats, and enchanting encounters with fanciful characters.*
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Holiday lights, festive delights: A weekend getaway awaits
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Stay in picturesque cottages or waterfront hotels and feel the holiday magic come to life. | Photo provided by Visit New Bern
Looking for a holiday-infused weekend getaway? Soak up the spirit of the season with a scenic drive + enchanting stay in New Bern, NC.

Look forward to:
  • Holiday décor + home tours
  • Picturesque bed and breakfasts
  • Late Night Shopping in historic Downtown New Bern
  • Festive live performances and music
  • Dozens of daily events (think: holiday pops, ice skating, parades, and much more)
Plus, feel the holiday magic come to life at the annual Candlelight Celebration at Tryon Palace, where the palace and gardens glow with the light of thousands of candles.
 
News Notes
 
Announced
  • Disney magic is coming to the Triangle. The Walt Disney Company’s new concept Storyliving by Disney is making its way to Pittsboro with the development of a 4,000-unit residential community called Asteria. We’ve got the magic scoop — read on here.
Development
  • Pack your bags for a stay in Hub RTP’s new Marriott Renaissance Hotel. This 250-room full-service hotel will cater to business + leisure visitors with an additional restaurant. Construction is set to begin summer of 2024.
Holiday
Sports
  • Yesterday, NC State honored Wolfpack basketball player David Thompson with a statue outside of Reynolds Coliseum, joining Jimmy V and Kay Yow. Thompson and the 1974 Wolfpack team beat Marquette to take home the national championship that year. Thompson’s number 44 is also the only retired jersey in program history. (WRAL)
Closed
  • Boba shop Cha House on Hillsborough Street is permanently closed. This NC State student hotspot served bubble teas alongside Asian-inspired lunches in an inviting pastel space. Cha House’s Cary location is still open.
Community
Retail
  • Shop till the (beat) drops with festive holiday tunes from legend Craig Woolard, lead vocalist for The Embers. Woolard will be performing the next four Saturdays, including Christmas Eve, in Crabtree’s Center Court from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.*
Wellness
  • Think of the most stressed-out elf in your life. Now picture them in a luxurious + infinitely fluffy spa robe. Better, right? Through Dec. 31, Woodhouse Spa is giving away free spa robes ($125 value btw) with any in-spa purchase of a $350+ gift card. Snag the deal.*
Cause
Pets
  • Step one of your dog’s wellness journey: Nom Nom. The vet nutritionist-developed meals are perfectly portioned for a vibrant, joyful life. Get 50% off your first order.*
 
 
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3 holiday gift picks for men (all 50% off)
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Harlestons has extended their 50% offer exclusively for our readers. | Photo by Harlestons
Harlestons has extended its 50% off sale just for our readers: Use the auto-applied code 6AM50 for 50% off everything online until Friday, Dec. 8 at midnight.

New to the high-quality menswear brand? Here are our top three gift picks:
  1. Sport Hoodie: This top-seller is almost sold out.
  2. The Anson performance polo: It’s rated five stars by 99% of customers.
  3. The Sully quarter zip: Many of these colors match up with The Anson colors for a coordinated, layered look.
 
The Buy
 
The best sunglasses for people on our gift list who love being outside. Bonus: They’re 20% off today.
 
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Hi Raleigh, happy Thursday. Did you know? Shops in downtown Raleigh sell lots of Hanukkah items, including hand-painted dreidels by artist Sarah Rosa Glickman. Check out the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s guide for downtown gifts fit for any holiday.
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