by Raleigh Magazine | Dec 20, 2022 | Buzz, December 2022/January 2023
By Lauren Kruchten and Mario Boucher
Raleigh is getting its first hydroponic community garden.
A local restaurateur and his father are soon going to be able to increase food production in one area of Raleigh from 500 to 32,000 pounds (!)—and they don’t even have to use any dirt to do so. Enter Raleigh’s first indoor year-round vertical hydroponic community garden, which breaks ground today, Dec. 20.
A partnership between DTR-headquartered Green Blue Marketplace, founded by Oak City Fish and Chips owner Isaac B. Horton IV and his father, Dr. Isaac B. Horton III; and Passage Home, which works to break the cycle of poverty in Wake County, the Green Blue Community Garden will provide affordable, healthy, nutrient-rich food for all communities in Raleigh.
“This partnership will provide more than just an interesting new way to grow food,” says Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, “it will bring opportunities that will have a far-reaching impact on people’s lives—starting in Southeast Raleigh.”
The garden comes after the Green Blue Marketplace—nee 2021—developed an ag and health tech platform to produce toxic-free, nutrient-fresh and secure food following six years of research in hydroponics, health and wellness.
Research done by the Hortons found that key nutrients in fruits and vegetables can leave the plant in only three days. By producing hydroponic food right here in Raleigh, the community garden will provide the community with the most nutrient-dense fresh produce before the nutrient index is compromised.
“This is a major advance in nutrition and food security for people in Raleigh,” says Dr. Philip Brown, past president of the North Carolina Medical Society. “I look forward to scaling across NC as we use the objective of fresh food as medicine to create new levels of health in our state.” And this is just the beginning of Raleigh becoming a Green (Blue) City.
by Raleigh Magazine | Dec 15, 2022 | Buzz, December 2022/January 2023
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by Raleigh Magazine | Dec 14, 2022 | December 2022/January 2023, Uncategorized
12/15
Doing Others Good Gala
“Do well. Do good. Better Together” goes the MO of The Loading Dock’s first annual gala benefiting Gabi’s, a nonprofit org dedicated to employing individuals with special needs. theloadingdock.com
12/15
Hurricanes v. Kraken
The Canes will make waves to defeat the Seattle Kraken at PNC. nhl.com
12/15
Magic of Lights Vendor Night
Find the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones this year at this holiday vendor market at Coastal Credit Union Music Park. magicoflights.com
12/15
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Dreaming of sugar plums? This magical holiday tradition returns to Durham for its 50th anniversary. Expect puppet performances, amazing acrobatics, classy costumes and more. Let’s get crackin’! carolinatheatre.org
12/15
Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour
Featuring some of the funniest names from Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, this stand-up set is sure to spur some belly laughs. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
12/15–17
Rob Schneider
“You can do it!” The Waterboy’s Townie—aka famed funnyman Rob Schneider (also of Grown Ups, 50 First Dates and so many more)—is headed to Raleigh to stir up hilarity this holiday season. improv.com
12/15–18
Call of Duty League
Hey, ace. Watch professional gamers put their skills to the test at this Call of Duty tournament hosted at the Raleigh Convention Center. It’s time for a battle royale! callofdutyleague.com
12/16
Early Birds at Prairie Ridge
The early bird gets the worm… and spots the best birds, obv. BYO binoculars and get ready to bird out. #StaySquawkin naturalsciences.org
12/16–18
Shuler King
SC native Shuler King is taking a break from his main position as funeral director at his family’s funeral business (really) to bring the laughs to Goodnights, proving his career is anything but dead. goodnightscomedy.com
12/16–24
The Nutcracker
“Son of a nutcracker!” For an evening sure to be on pointe, see this classical Christmas performance with refreshed choreography by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
12/17
Ugly Sweater Holiday + Anniversary Party
It’s officially (ugly) sweater season! Don your tackiest or most outlandish Christmas sweater, sip on specialty cocktails and play all the arcade games at Boxcar this Saturday. … And if you’re feeling extra stylish, sign up for the ugly sweater contest—and may the ugliest, er–best dressed, win! theboxcarbar.com
12/17–18
Marbles Gingerbread Jamboree
Oh, ginger snap! Create a gingerbread house so tempting even Hansel and Gretel won’t be able to pass it up—then take it home to eat, natch. marbleskidsmuseum.org
12/17–18
The Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concerts
Ring in the holidays with The Raleigh Ringers during their annual holiday concerts feat. unique spins on sacred, secular and popular music—plus some rock ‘n’ roll. rr.org
12/18
Soccer Fan Fest
Got balls? Join a few fellow soccer—er, football!—fans at Moore Square to view the final FIFA World Cup match on the big screen. And with games, food trucks, a DJ and beer on the scene, it’s sure to reach all your viewing party #goals. raleighnc.gov
12/20
Hurricanes v. Devils
The devil is in the details–of losing. Take Warning! nhl.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Dec 8, 2022 | December 2022/January 2023
12/8
Jingle Ball
Mix, mingle and chill with Kris Kringle at Capital City Clauses’ annual Jingle Ball at the Museum of Natural Sciences. The joyful evening will feature unlimited beer, wine and cocktails (!); food from Rocky Top Catering; jewelry raffles; a Dogwood Country Club golf swing simulator; and so much more. Holly jolly, indeed! capitalcityclauses.org
12/9
Evening With Elves
Take the minis to party in their PJs with the Marbles Elves for s’mores outdoors, dancing, arctic museum play, a Snowflake Fairy visit—and optional breakfast for dinner. Your elf even gets their own elf name—and you can get in the spirit with a cash bar (!). marbleskidsmuseum.org
12/9
Vita Vite Downtown’s Seventh Anniversary
Cheers to seven years of Vita Vite’s Downtown digs! Celebrate with sips, a doughnut wall (!) compliments of Rise and tunes from Raleigh-based band Old Habits. Sip, sip, hooray! vitaviteraleigh.com
12/9–10
Holiday Pops
Do you hear what I hear? NC Symphony’s annual Holiday Pops tradition returns with special guest star vocalist Scarlett Strallen belting festive tunes and traditional carols. ncsymphony.org
12/10
An Evening With Tift Merritt
Hit the “sweet spot” via this special evening with the Raleigh-raised acclaimed country singer/songwriter as part of the NC Museum of History’s Southern Songbirds concert series. ncmuseumofhistory.org
12/10
Winterfest
Snow my goodness. There’s no present like a handmade one! Try your hand at crafting ornaments, holiday cards and wreaths—while sipping on a hot seasonal drink, natch. naturalsciences.org
12/10
NC Holiday Beer Fest
Toast to the most magical season of the year at this second annual hops fest at Clouds, featuring 25+ NC holiday beers on tap, live performances from The Raleigh Chamber Orchestra and food trucks. Oh, hoppy day! ncholidaybeerfest.eventbrite.com
12/10–11
51st Annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour
Ever wanted to peek into the gorgeous Historic Oakwood? Now’s your chance. Eleven properties will open their doors for this annual tour of the neighborhood’s mid-1800s to early 1900s homes. historicoakwood.org
12/10, 17
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
Don your tackiest Christmas sweater and hit the town for a holiday bar crawl covering five Glenwood Avenue staples for an intoxicatingly fun time (!). … May the ugliest sweater win! barcrawllive.com
12/11
The Front Bottoms
“Funny you should ask…” but, yes, this New Jersey-bred band is making its way to The Ritz for a night of rockin’ and rollin’. livenation.com
12/11
Santa on the Rooftop
Up on the housetop—er, rooftop!–find Santa snapping pics with all the good boys and girls on the nice list with the Raleigh skyline serving as the backdrop. And after snagging a pic with Kriss Kringle, sip on a warm cider, cocoa or something stronger from the bar. How very merry! thewillardraleigh.com
12/13
Joy of the Season
Do you hear what I hear? For singing that absolutely sleighs, head to this 170-voice choir performance featuring all your fave Christmas classics, along with newer music that’s just as festive. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
12/13–24
The 1940s Radio Hour
Travel back in time to channel the nostalgia and spirit of the ’40s with classic songs (think bops like “Strike Up the Band” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”), along with antics and theatrics intended to capture the essence of the era. … It’s sure to be off the hook! theatreraleigh.com
12/14
History Adventures: Holiday Lights
The little lights are twinkling at the NC Museum of History’s holiday history adventure schooling you on the lights of the season from menorahs to kinaras. ncmuseumofhistory.org
12/14
Lifelong Hike: Harris Lake
Explore a winter wonderland via this 4-mile hike along the lake and through the Longleaf Pine restoration area—followed by a picnic lunch. Sounds like snow much fun! naturalsciences.org
12/14
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Sleigh what?! TSO’s hauntingly electric holiday tour is back with the Ghosts of Christmas Eve—the best of TSO and more—that promises to leave you amped. pncarena.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Dec 6, 2022 | Buzz, November 2022
The holiday season is here, and for most that means spending quality time with family, friends and loved ones. But, for some, this time of year also comes with a lot of stress (hosting folks from out of town, dealing with family drama, etc.). In fact, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 38% of people feel their stress levels increase during the holiday season. Luckily, Monarch Nurse Practitioner Dr. Debbie Granick has some tips for coping.
Lower Your Expectations
Granick suggests in those moments of disappointment, ask yourself if the moment itself is bad or if it’s only bad because you expected something else. “A teen heading out with friends instead of languishing at the dinner table with grandparents isn’t necessarily bad, it’s only bad in comparison to the vision in your head of the extended family playing cards together all night,” she says. “Take a breath. Remind yourself that fighting about it will make it worse. Bid her farewell and nestle in to enjoy the family who is here instead of fuming about who isn’t.”
Prepare Less, Enjoy More
All that time spent preparing is bound to be unrecognized and unrewarded, with the potential to plunge you into a bad mood—or even worse, an ugly tantrum. So cut back on your to-do list. “Do only what you most need and want to feel festive—and not a drop more,“ Granick suggests. ”No cleaning out coat closets when you can toss coats on the bed. Don’t clean the carpets; people won’t notice. Relax and enjoy your own party.” Odds are, they’re so thrilled to not be hosting at their own house that they will be very accepting of yours!
Carve Out a Little Time for Yourself
You only see these folks once a year, so you feel obligated to spend every moment together, but the truth is, you don’t have to. Allow yourself to recharge, take a walk or a long shower. That one hour to yourself will make all that togetherness more tolerable.
Stop Trying to Please Everyone
That mother-in-law or aunt who never seems satisfied will never be satisfied—so stop trying. We waste valuable energy on the few friends or family members who are high maintenance and unhappy. Hold back. Let them figure out how to make the holidays work for them. If they’re not happy, there was nothing lost. They weren’t going to be happy anyway—and at least they didn’t bring you down with them.
