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By Lauren Kruchten
Make it a November and December to remember. Before you turn the page to 2025, we invite you to close out the year strong via a host of festive happenings, activations and more to keep your spirits bright into the new year. Here’s to happy endings and
new beginnings!
The Cocktail Classic
Our most spirited event of the year, The Cocktail Classic, is back! Now’s your chance to forego the FOMO and be one of the first to feast your eyes on and experience The Exchange’s highly anticipated 1000 Social, where the event of the year unfolds. Sip your way through unlimited ’tails by our 10 Best Bartender nominees feat. top-shelf liquor brands—not to mention fab fare, DJ tunes, spirited swag bags and more. Saturday, Nov. 16, presented by The Exchange, cocktailclassicraleigh.com
DTR Tree Lighting
Let’s get frosted in DTR as Mayor Baldwin lights her last pine in front of Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts to kick off the holidays, complete with live performances, elf stations—er, a local vendor market—spirits and snacks. And promising to swap that resting grinch face for a smile, there’s photo ops with the big man himself with the assistance of helpful elves (aka the RM team). Ho ho ho! Nov. 22, downtownraleigh.org
Turkey Ball
Gobble till you wobble at Mulino’s annual feel-good Thanksgiving soiree, sponsored by RM. Tickets score you drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres of menu faves—all while providing a turkey to a family in need. A good reason to *stuff* yourself, indeed. Nov. 18, mulinoraleigh.com
Give Raleigh
It’s giving generous! RM is committed to chronicling Raleigh’s rise and protecting her values and identity no matter how big she gets. To that end, help us make a real difference via RM’s sophomore Give Raleigh campaign, in partnership with TowneBank/Towne Insurance. Every dollar stays right here in Raleigh, and as little as $5 can have a significant impact. Turn to p. 28 for all the intel—and let’s smash the $24,242 raised last year! Through Dec. 15, giveraleigh.com
Best Bars/Bartender Voting
There’s still time to vote in this year’s other big election (!). Best Bars/Bartender voting is live through Dec. 1—and it’s truly a democracy. From best dive to best overall, you can (and should) rock the vote for your faves, which will be featured in our February issue. Take it to the polls! raleighmag.com
RM Gift Subscription
#SantasFavorite. We might be a little biased, but, if you ask us, the best gift you can give (or get) this holiday season is a subscription to Raleigh Mag. As the voice of Raleigh—from legislation to libations—we can’t wait to keep taking you inside the issues, events and flavors that matter most to our city. raleighmag.com/subscribe
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