🎉 Weekend edition vol.087 #WeekendEdition #Newsletters
https://foofaraw.press/weekend-edition-vol-087/
〄

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine on legal questions surrounding the Venezuela attack – NPR

Politics

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine on legal questions surrounding the Venezuela attack

January 3, 202610:27 AM ET, Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday

Daniel Estrin 4-Minute Listen Transcript

Kaine is among the lawmakers who have been critical of the Trump administration’s stance toward Venezuela.

DANIEL ESTRIN, HOST:

We have been following the extraordinary news out of Venezuela this morning. Overnight, U.S. forces targeted the country, capturing its president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. Some U.S. lawmakers have been criticizing the Trump administration’s stance on Venezuela. Among them is Senator Tim Kaine. The Virginia Democrat is the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. He’s a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee as well, and he joins us now. Good morning, Senator.

TIM KAINE: Daniel, good to be with you.

ESTRIN: You were among the lawmakers who said the Trump administration’s strikes on boats in the Caribbean were illegal. You were even discussing the possibility of those strikes constituting a war crime. So how do you see last night’s operations?

KAINE: Daniel, I think these strikes are clearly illegal. They have not been authorized by Congress, and the Constitution is clear that the U.S. doesn’t engage in military action or war without a vote of Congress, except in cases of imminent self-defense. The Constitution is absolutely clear on that. And so the boat strikes in international waters are illegal. Murdering shipwrecked sailors clinging to wreckage in those waters is illegal. And a U.S. invasion of Venezuela to depose its president and arrest him is illegal. And I have a vote scheduled in the next few days when we get back to Congress on Monday to put all senators on the record as to whether we should be at war with Venezuela without a vote of Congress.

ESTRIN: Senator, many Venezuelans do not support Maduro. Do you see anything positive from this development?

KAINE: Maduro is a disaster, and he’s been disastrous for the country. And we could say the same thing about a hundred and fifty leaders of countries around the world. But our Constitution is very, very clear that we don’t order servicemen and women into harm’s way, risking their lives, unless there is a congressional debate and vote about whether the war is in the national interest. Here, there was no real notification, no real Consultation, no real debate, and definitely not a vote. The president believes he can wage war on his own. And in the last weeks, you’ve seen him use the U.S. military to ostensibly protect Christians in Nigeria and threaten to use the U.S. military to protect Iranian protesters. He’s threatened U.S. military force or suggested he’s open to it to seize Panama, to seize Greenland. It’s time for Congress to get off the couch and exercise the oversight over this president’s desire to wage war on his own.

ESTRIN: What do you think President Trump is actually getting at with this operation?

KAINE: It’s unclear because the president started these operations in international waters, saying it was about narco-trafficking. But now both he and other administration officials have said, we want our oil back, we want our assets back and we also want to change regimes. The U.S. has tried to stand for the proposition that the sovereignty of nations should be respected. That’s why we’ve criticized Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. But we can’t, with a straight face, make the argument that we support the sovereignty of nations if we’re willing to engage in a unilateral presidentially declared war against Venezuela. And thus, he is really undercutting U.S.’ moral and – stance for an international rule of law where nations can invade each other willy-nilly, just because a president decides it’s a good idea to do so.

Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine on legal questions surrounding the Venezuela attack : NPR

Books We Love: These were NPR staffers’ favorite plot-driven books of 2025 : NPR

Books

Books We Love: These were NPR staffers’ favorite plot-driven books of 2025

November 23, 20258:08 AM ET, Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday

By Andrew Limbong, and Ayesha Rascoe 4-Minute Listen Transcript

Books We Love

Here are the Books We Love: 380+ great 2025 reads recommended by NPR

NPR’s Andrew Limbong talks about some of NPR staffers’ favorite plot-driven books of 2025.

AYESHA RASCOE, HOST:

Folks, if you can, get out a pen and paper because we’re about to talk about some of our favorite books of the year, and you might want to jot a few of these titles down. With us to talk about NPR’s annual interactive books roundup, Books We Love, is Andrew Limbong, host of NPR’s Book Of The Day podcast. Thanks for being with us.

ANDREW LIMBONG, BYLINE: Hey, Ayesha.

RASCOE: We love this time of year. But for listeners who aren’t familiar, tell them about Books We Love.

LIMBONG: It is not just, like, a best of – here’s the 10 best books you’ve got to read in 2025, right? We ask everyone at NPR – so we got editors and producers and people on the business side and all that stuff. We asked them what their favorite books of the year were. This year, we’re in the neighborhood of 380 books, which is a lot. But the size and scope is sort of the whole point.

RASCOE: So what have you got for us?

LIMBONG: All right, well, word on the street, I hear that someone on your staff is looking for something plotty (ph).

RASCOE: OK.

LIMBONG: So one of the books I personally recommended was a Emma Pattee’s “Tilt.” Now, this is a book about a woman. She’s super-duper pregnant, and she’s at an IKEA running an errand when an earthquake happens. And it’s a really speedy book because at its core, it is a very – person has to go from point A to point B, right? She’s got to find her way home out of this IKEA in a Portland that has been ravaged by an earthquake, and she runs into a few obstacles here and there, and she sort of has to be on the move. But what it is also is a critique or a pretty funny send-up of the “Keeping Up With The Joneses” of parenthood – right? – you know, that feeling where if you don’t buy the fanciest schmanciest bajillion-dollar stroller, you are a failure.

RASCOE: Yeah.

LIMBONG: It’s sort of poking at that and asking some interesting questions about motherhood and marriage and relationships, all while being straight up an action-adventure book.

Another sort of plotty book is Kashana Cauley’s “The Payback.” This is a bit of a heist novel about a woman and her friends who concoct a bit of a “Ocean’s Eleven” type caper to wipe out everyone’s student loans. This isn’t necessarily taking place in our world. It’s in a bit of a heightened world where there are these special cops on the hunt for anyone who is late to repay their debts, and they will track you down and kind of assault you if you’re late on your repayment. It’s a pretty thrilling read.

RASCOE: OK. Well, what about nonfiction?

LIMBONG: Yeah. I know – we’re at the time of year where a lot of families are traveling, right? And traveling can be stressful. So a book I’ve been thinking about is called “A Marriage At Sea” by Sophie Elmhirst, right? It’s about a young British couple in the ’70s who decide they want to sell everything off and sail to New Zealand. Things don’t go great (laughter). And they end up floating on a life raft in the Pacific. It’s a deeply reported book, but it does also make me think, like, oh, maybe me dragging my partner to the airport and the plane is delayed – things could be worse than having to eat stale McDonald’s fries. You know what I mean?

RASCOE: Yeah, yeah, yeah.

LIMBONG: (Laughter) While we’re talking about nonfiction, there’s also this book called “Fetishized” by Kaila Yu. And this is a essay collection about having mixed feelings about being objectified. She was a former model, and so she cops to catering for what we might call the male gaze, but she is also aware of the broader political, cultural baggage that doing that can have. And so I think it’s an interesting insight into a weird slice of life.

Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: Books We Love: These were NPR staffers’ favorite plot-driven books of 2025 : NPR

#2025 #andrewLimbong #ayeshaRascoe #bookOfTheDay #books #booksWeLove #favorite #nationalPublicRadio #npr #nprStaff #podcast #sunday #weekendEdition

One of music’s best kept secrets celebrates 100 years, quietly – NPR

Music

One of music’s best kept secrets celebrates 100 years, quietly

The story of Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, is one of American ingenuity, cultural integrity and a century of free concerts.

October 25, 20258:18 AM ET, Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday

Tom Huizenga 6-Minute Listen Transcript

The year is 1925. The Great Gatsby is published, the jazz age is swinging, and on October 28th, a new concert hall opens at an unlikely spot — the Library of Congress, in Washington D.C. If only its cream-colored walls could talk. For 100 years, performers of all stripes have graced the Library stage, from classical music luminaries like Béla Bartók and Igor Stravinsky to Stevie Wonder, Audra McDonald and Max Roach. Today, it remains one of the capitol city’s most beautiful, best sounding and perhaps best kept secrets.

The idea for a concert hall at the Library of Congress did not stem from congress. It came from philanthropist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge — and one bespoke piece of bipartisan legislation. “She was indefatigable and intrepid,” says Anne McLean, senior producer for concerts at the Library, “a remarkable woman, six feet tall, a brilliant pianist.” McLean is sitting with me on the stage, overlooking the empty auditorium. To mark the centennial, celebratory concerts and commissions have been heard in the hall all year. But not now. The government shutdown has forced the hall to close its doors, and unless a deal is reached before Tuesday, it’ll be closed on the anniversary itself.

Coolidge was born into a wealthy Chicago family in 1864. She studied music, traveled abroad, married a Harvard-trained orthopedic surgeon and, in 1924, came to Washington to establish a foothold in the nation’s capitol. She approached Carl Engel, the Library’s music chief, about the possibility of adding a small concert hall to the Library’s voluptuous — and voluminous — Thomas Jefferson building, designed after the Paris opera house and completed in 1897. You can’t see the hall from the outside, as it’s tucked inside the building’s Northwest Courtyard.

Eager to get started, Coolidge wrote a check for $60,000 to the Librarian of Congress, Herbert Putnam, on Nov. 12, 1924. And yet there was no legal mechanism in place for a civilian to make such a monetary gift to the U.S. government. Congress worked quickly, taking only a little over a month to pass a bill allowing such a contribution.

It took less than six months to build the hall itself — the intimate, 485-seat Coolidge Auditorium, with its warm precise acoustics. “There are a lot of secrets to it,” McLean says. “The back wall of the auditorium is slightly shaved to be concave and extremely responsive to string sound. Underneath the stage is hollow. But that hollowness is a factor, as is the cork floor, which was very unusual for its time.” McLean says the sound blossoms in the hall. Keen to spread the sound far and wide, Coolidge even had the building wired for the relatively new medium of radio. She added to her initial sum to establish a fund for the commissioning of new music. Engel dubbed her “The Fairy-God-Mother of Music.”

Coolidge was well-connected and fiercely advocated for music. In 1944, she took to the local Washington airwaves with another bold idea. “I could wish for music, the same governmental protection that is given to hygiene, education or public welfare,” she said over WTOP. “How wonderful, if we could have in the cabinet, a secretary of fine arts.”

Coolidge never got her wish, but what she had already created was arguably more important — a living, breathing concert hall that serves as a cultural beacon — preserving history and cultivating new music through commissions.

Perhaps the most famous commission became one of America’s most iconic pieces of music. Aaron Copland‘s ballet Appalachian Spring, written for dancer and choreographer Martha Graham, received its world premiere at Coolidge Auditorium on Oct. 30, 1944. “I think people knew what they were hearing,” McLean says. The ballet would win the Pulitzer prize for music the following year, along with the New York Music Critics Circle Award. It’s hard to imagine a full ballet produced on Coolidge’s modestly-sized stage.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: One of music’s best kept secrets celebrates 100 years, quietly : NPR

#100Years #AaronCopland #CoolidgeAuditorium #Culture #FreeConcerts #Ingenuity #LibraryOfCongress #MarthaGraham #Music #NationalPublicRadio #NPR #TomHuizenga #WeekendEdition

Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide – Weekend Edition (August 15–17, 2025)

Downtown Raleigh is turning up the heat this weekend with a full lineup of tours, live music, food, and unique experiences you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re in the mood for history, nightlife, great eats, or a little community fun, this Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide has you covered for Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Friday, August 15, 2025 – Kickstart the Fun

Feel Good Fridays at The Mecca! 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM | The Mecca Restaurant Start your Friday with a dose of classic Raleigh charm and comfort food favorites. Downtown Raleigh Historian-Guided Tour 3:00 PM | Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar Step back in time as a local historian shares fascinating stories from Raleigh’s past. Downtown Raleigh True Crime Tour 8:00 PM | Moore Square Explore chilling local history and uncover true crime tales under the night sky. Frozen Fridays at Wolfe & Porter 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Wolfe & Porter Chill out with frozen cocktails and cool vibes in the heart of downtown. Museum Movie Night: The Mummy 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM | NC Museum of Natural Sciences Enjoy a movie night surrounded by science and history at this unique museum venue.

Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Eat, Shop, and Dance the Night Away

A Taste of Downtown Raleigh Food Tour 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | City of Raleigh Museum Sample signature dishes from local spots while learning about the city’s culinary history. Charley’s K-9 Rescue Adoption Event 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Wolfe & Porter Meet adorable pups ready for their forever homes. Corgi Meetup 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | West Street Dog A tail-wagging social for corgi lovers and their four-legged friends. Saturday Night DJ Showcase 8:00 PM – Midnight | Boatman Spirits Co. Dance into the night with top local DJs spinning a variety of beats. Tambén & Root Down Jazz Collective Concert 8:00 PM | Wolfe & Porter Experience a soulful night of live jazz from talented local musicians. Why The Hell Knot and The Hi-Sides 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Slim’s Downtown Rock out to high-energy performances in an intimate venue. Grounds for Celebration with Lenovo and Intel 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 321 Coffee Celebrate innovation over great coffee with local tech leaders.

Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Relax, Explore, and Savor

Late Summer Mocktails with Whole Fruit Licuados 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Current Wellness Refresh your afternoon with healthy, fruit-forward mocktails. Sunday Tradition: Half-Priced Spaghetti & Meatballs at Gravy 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Gravy End the weekend right with a delicious comfort food deal. 90’s Rock Party with DJ Robb 9:00 PM – Midnight | Slim’s Downtown Relive the best of 90’s rock with a late-night dance party. Kids Bricks & Minifigs Treasure Hunt 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Bricks & Minifigs A fun scavenger hunt for LEGO-loving kids and families. Intuitive Movement – Inspired by the African Diaspora 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | The Self Care Marketplace A movement workshop blending culture, mindfulness, and rhythm. Raleigh African American History Tour 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar Discover Raleigh’s rich African American heritage with a guided tour. Spring & Mulberry’s Specialty Orta Caprese – One Night Only 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Heights House Hotel A special culinary event in one of Raleigh’s most beautiful venues. Still Becoming Art Show 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | The Hudson Explore thought-provoking works at this local art exhibition.

Your Downtown Raleigh Weekend Awaits

From historical walking tours to corgi meetups and late-night DJ sets, Downtown Raleigh is ready to keep you entertained all weekend long.

📌 Follow DoRaleigh.com for more event updates and insider tips on the best things to do in the city.

Share and use the following Hashtags:

#DowntownRaleigh #DoRaleigh #RaleighEvents #RaleighWeekendGuide #RaleighNightlife #RaleighLiveMusic #RaleighFoodies #RaleighArtScene

#DoRaleigh #DowntownRaleighEntertainmentGuide #DowntownRaleighEvents #DowntownRaleigh #events #News #raleigh #RaleighFamilyEvents #RaleighLiveMusic #RaleighNightlife #RaleighTours #RaleighWeekendGuide #RaleighArtScene #RaleighEvents #RaleighFoodies #RaleighLiveMusic #RaleighNightlife #RaleighWeekendGuide #SlimSDowntownShows #thingsToDoInRaleighAugust2025 #WeekendEdition #WolfePorterEvents

The Triangle Events Guide Weekend Edition August 15–17th

Looking for the best things to do in the Triangle this weekend? From art festivals and live music to family-friendly fun and back-to-school celebrations, there’s something for everyone across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding towns. Here’s your full Triangle Events Guide for Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Friday, August 15, 2025 – Kick Off the Weekend in Style

Taste of WEBB – Food, art, music & more | 5:30–8:00 PM | $15 | 79 West Innovation Hub, Pittsboro Uproar Festival of Public Art – All Day | FREE | Various Orange County locations Tasting at Ten – Free coffee tasting | 10:00 AM | FREE | Counter Culture Coffee HQ, Durham Free Kids’ Movie: The Iron Giant | 10:00 AM | FREE | Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks Cary Night Market – Food, music, artisans | 5:00–9:00 PM | FREE | Downtown Cary Park Jazzin’ at Sweetwater – John Brown Trio live | 5:30–8:30 PM | Sweetwater, Apex Durham Foodie Fare – Food trucks & music | 5:30–9:30 PM | FREE | Durham Central Park Third Friday Durham – Art, exhibits & performances | 6:00–9:00 PM | FREE | Durham City Center Groovin’ in Garner – The Band of Oz | 6:30–9:30 PM | FREE | Garner Recreation Center Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic | 8:00–11:00 PM | FREE | Durty Bull Brewing Co., Durham Karaoke Fridays | 9:00 PM | FREE | Flying Bull Beer Co., Durham

Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Festivals, Markets & Outdoor Fun

Durham Craft Market | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | FREE | Durham Central Park The Raleigh Market | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds Mud Day – Get messy outdoors! | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, Raleigh Knightdale Arts & Education Festival – Free backpacks, haircuts | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE | Knightdale Station Park CaribMask Caribbean Parade & Festival | 12:00–8:00 PM | FREE | City Plaza, Raleigh Doggie Pool Party | 12:00–10:00 PM | FREE | Ment Beverage Co., Durham Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage Market | 12:00–5:00 PM | FREE | Trophy on Maywood, Raleigh Raleigh Brewing Summer Music Series | 3:00–6:00 PM | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh Live Music: Cosmic Superheroes | 5:00–8:00 PM | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh Raleigh Nights at Smoky Hollow – Vendors, DJ, performers | 5:30–9:30 PM | FREE | Smoky Hollow, Raleigh Laugh Theory: Stand-Up Comedy | 7:00 PM | FREE | Bottle Theory, Apex Live Music: Q6 | 8:00–11:00 PM | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary Live DJ | 10:00 PM | FREE | Raleigh Beer Garden

Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Music, Markets & Community Vibes

The Raleigh Market | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds Sunday Brunch Music | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE | Weaver Street Market, Carrboro 4th Annual Kids Fest | 12:00–5:00 PM | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Cary Black Farmers’ Market + Live Music | 1:00–4:00 PM | FREE | Durham Technical CC Raleigh Concert Series: Carpe Diem Sax Quartet | 5:00–7:00 PM | FREE | Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh Open Mic Night | 6:00–9:00 PM | FREE | Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh Sunday Open Mic at Moon Dog Meadery | 7:00–9:00 PM | FREE | Durham Sundays at Sundown – Live music | 7:00 PM | FREE | Southern Village, Chapel Hill

Plan Your Perfect Weekend

From coffee tastings and farmers’ markets to Caribbean parades, live concerts, and community give-back events, this weekend in the Triangle is packed with things to see and do. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, or Apex, you’re never far from a fun experience.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for more Triangle event updates and insider tips.

#CaryFamilyEvents #ChapelHillWeekendGuide #DurhamEvents #liveMusicRaleigh #NCSummerFestivals #RaleighEventsAugust2025 #thingsToDoInRaleighThisWeekend #TriangleEventGuide #TriangleFestivals #TriangleWeekendEvents #WeekendEdition

Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide Weekend Edition June 27–29th

Skates, steaks, stage plays, and a whole lotta summer swagger.

Whether you’re in it for the art, the food, or the chance to see someone pull off a flawless handstand (no pressure), Downtown Raleigh is not here to be subtle this weekend. It’s bursting with culture, comedy, concerts, carbs… and a mysterious mansion.

Let’s roll, Raleigh:

Friday, June 27: Skates, Strings & Smooth Moves

🎲 Express Library Chess Club

🕛 12–2PM | 📍 Express Library Fayetteville Street

Your brain deserves a warm-up before the weekend. Queen’s Gambit energy, anyone?

🍳 Feel Good Fridays at The Mecca

⏰ 7:30AM–2PM | 📍 The Mecca Restaurant

The vibes are retro, the biscuits are hot, and the coffee comes with downtown charm.

🛹 Skate Moore Square + The Friday Night Rollout

⏰ 10AM–6PM + 5PM–9PM | 📍 Moore Square

Roller skates, music, and maybe a little disco magic. Warning: impromptu dance circles may occur.

🎭 Burning Coal Theatre Presents: The Mansion of Many Apartments

🕢 7:30PM–9:30PM | 📍 Burning Coal Theatre

This ain’t your grandma’s apartment complex. A gripping, imaginative piece that kicks off their “WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS” series.

🎶 HAUSER: The Rebel Is Back Tour

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater

Cello like you’ve never heard it. Think classical… but with serious rockstar vibes.

🎉 Play It Forward – Activate Good’s 20th Anniversary

⏰ 6:30PM–8:30PM | 📍 Marbles Kids Museum

Games, good deeds, and grown-up fun in a kids’ museum? Sign us up.

Saturday, June 28: From Downward Dog to Dinner Theater

🧘‍♀️ Dose Yoga x The Date Shake Drop

⏰ 8:30AM–12PM | 📍 Dose Yoga & Smoothie Bar

Get zen, then get a smoothie that sounds like it’s straight from a rom-com.

🏃‍♀️ Saturday Run Club

⏰ 8:30AM–9:15AM | 📍 Current Wellness

Quick sweat, big smiles, zero judgment. Treat yourself to brunch after—you earned it.

🍳 Savor Summer Mornings with Brunch at Sitti

⏰ 10AM–2PM | 📍 Sitti

Fresh hummus and mimosas, anyone?

🎨 Printmaking for Social Justice

⏰ 1PM–4PM | 📍 Artspace

Channel your inner activist-artist. Screen, print, repeat.

🧘‍♂️ Handstand Workshop

⏰ 1:30PM–3PM | 📍 YogaSix Glenwood South

Yes, you can learn to flip upside down with grace (or at least style).

🛍️ Left Hook Coffee’s Kickstarter Launch Party

⏰ 4PM–12AM | 📍 Wolfe & Porter

Coffee, community, and a celebration 10 years in the making.

🍴 Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

⏰ 12PM–6PM | 📍 Fayetteville Street

Over 50 trucks. Bring stretchy pants. Leave with a full heart and a snack for later.

🎭 Burning Coal Theatre Triple Feature

The Mansion of Many Apartments – 2PM Ride The Cyclone – 5PM Forgive Us, Gustavito – 7:30PM It’s like Netflix… if Netflix were live, locally produced, and didn’t let you hit pause.

🎸 Kansas: 2025 Tour

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater

Carry on your wayward self down to Red Hat. Legends are in town.

🔪 Murder Mystery Dinner at Red Bird

⏰ 7PM–10PM | 📍 Red Bird

Eat. Clue. Repeat. Wear your best sleuthing outfit.

🎤 Pedro Fernandez: Ave Fenix Tour

📍 Martin Marietta Center

Latin music, storytelling, and dramatic vocals = all the feels.

Sunday, June 29: Rest, Refuel, and Ride Again

🍝 Half-Priced Spaghetti & Meatballs at Gravy

⏰ 11AM–10PM | 📍 Gravy

An Italian classic that won’t break the bank. Your Sunday dinner plans? Handled.

🧘 Dose Yoga + Smoothies (Encore)

⏰ 8:30AM–12PM | 📍 Dose

Because we believe in second chances—especially for smoothies and sun salutations.

🎭 Burning Coal Continues the Theatre Takeover

Forgive Us, Gustavito – 2PM Ride The Cyclone – 5PM So good, it’s worth coming back for more.

🛍️ Wolfe & Porter Vintage Market

⏰ 11AM–4PM | 📍 Wolfe & Porter

Unique finds, local flavor, and the kind of cool that can’t be mass-produced.

🛹 Skate Moore Square – Because Why Not?

⏰ 10AM–6PM | 📍 Moore Square

Skate the weekend stress away.

🍳 Brunch at Sitti, Round Two

⏰ 10AM–2PM | 📍 Sitti

Same deal. Different day. Still delicious.

🍽️ Last Call Dinner Series with Chef Luke Owens

⏰ 6PM | 📍 Oak Steakhouse

One seating. One chef. One unforgettable meal. Reserve now or risk FOMO forever.

Final Thought:

Downtown Raleigh is vibing at full throttle this weekend. Whether you’re watching cello rebels or mysterious cyclones, flipping handstands or flipping through vinyl at a market—there’s no excuse to stay home. Unless you’re recovering from a spaghetti coma. That’s valid.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for updates, lineups, and last-minute surprises.

See you in the city—rollerskates optional but highly encouraged.

#Arts #Comedy #DowntownRaleighEntertainmentGuide #events #Food #music #News #raleigh #WeekendEdition

Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition June 27–29th

Where free fun meets funky Friday, sensational Saturday, and sun-kissed Sunday vibes!

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 – Let’s Roll Into the Weekend!

Whether you’re craving a scoop, a skate, or a side of stand-up, the Triangle has your Friday fabulously stacked.

🚨 First Responders, You’re the Real MVPs

📍 Old North State Food Hall, Selma | 🕐 All Day

Get 10% off everything all day long. Heroes deserve hoagies (with a discount).

🍦 Scoop There It Is!

📍 Baskin-Robbins, All Locations | 💲 $1.99

Yes, your math is correct. That’s less than $2 for a scoop of sweet, frozen bliss. You’ve earned it. Probably twice.

🌼 Garden Story Time

📍 JC Raulston Arboretum | ⏰ 10am–11am | 💲$5

A magical mix of stories, sunshine, and plants. Kid-friendly, grandma-approved.

🛹 Skate Moore Square – All Day, All Awesome

Downtown Skate Jam: 10am–4pm (FREE) Friday Night Rollout: 5pm–9pm ($10) 📍 Moore Square, Raleigh Start your day gliding and end it rolling under the stars. BYO wheels and vibes.

💸 Raleigh Money Expo

📍 NC State Fairgrounds | ⏰ 10am–6pm | 💲FREE

More coins than a pirate’s treasure chest. Numismatics, collectibles, and people who know what the word “numismatics” means.

☕ Tasting at Ten

📍 Counter Culture Coffee, Durham | ⏰ 10am | 💲FREE

Coffee snobs and sippers unite for a free flight of fancy beans. Fancy.

🍿 Free Kids’ Movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2

📍 Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks | ⏰ 10am | 💲FREE

Toothless is back and still adorable. Plus—it’s air-conditioned.

Friday Night = Art Night

All FREE and from 6pm–9pm, unless otherwise noted:

Final Friday at Cary Gallery of Artists Last Fridays Art Walk – Downtown Hillsborough Opening Reception: “So Much Color” – Hillsborough Gallery of Arts Margaret Lane Gallery Art Show + Music Reception: “Fragile Light” – The Little Market, Hillsborough Final Friday Cary Art Loop – various Cary venues

Your art-loving soul will thank you. Probably out loud.

🎤 Live Music, Open Mics & Fire-Spinning Drum Circles

(Yes. All of that is real.)

Chime In Open Mic – Lanza’s Cafe, Carrboro (6:30pm) One Tribe Drum Circle + Fire Spinning – Old Cary Library Site (7pm) Free Live Music – Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh (7pm) Barefoot Manner at Gregg Museum, Raleigh (7pm) Bynum Front Porch Series: Jon Shain & FJ Ventre (7pm) Live Music all over Fuquay-Varina: Oaklyn Springs Taproom & Brewery Riding the High Comedy Show – Crank Arm Brewing, Durham (7pm) Karaoke + Bingo – Cary + Durham (9pm)

Basically: wherever you go, music and laughter will find you.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 – Good Vibes Only

☀️ Early birds get the fun:

Visit a Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill (8am–12pm) 🐄 Durham Craft Market (8am–12pm) 🎨 Skate Lessons at Moore Square (9am–11am) 🛹 Fuquay-Varina Pride Events starting at 9:30am 🌈

🍦 Midday Fun:

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo (12–6pm) – bring your stretchy pants Open Farm Visits, Lemur Center Tours, Book Harvest Pride Party – all FREE

🎶 Evening wind-down (but make it lit):

CaryLive! w/ Dustbowl Revival (7:30pm) Saturdays in Saxapahaw (5–8pm) Vans & Vendors Emo Night Market (5–10pm) So. Much. Live. Music. at breweries, parks, and porches across the Triangle Golden Hour Skate Photos – Moore Square (7pm, $25) Smart After Dark Comedy – Durham (7:30pm)

🌈 THE VIBE?

Inclusive. Free (or cheap). Family-friendly.

Or beer-and-comedy-night-friendly. You pick.

📣 Wanna Be in the Know?

Follow 👉 DoRaleigh.com for your weekend planning power-ups.

This weekend, don’t just go out—show out.

✨ Skate, sip, sing, and soak up everything the Triangle has to offer. ✨

#Cary #Durham #events #News #raleigh #TriangleEventGuide #WeekendEdition

Here’s your City of Raleigh Events Guide Weekend Edition June 27–29th

A friendly and informative roundup packed with ways to get involved, stay safe, and enjoy the community:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Gun Lock Giveaway — Carolina Gunrunners

🕛 12–2 p.m. @ 1141 Falls River Ave, Suite 110

Raleigh Police are offering free gun locks and promoting firearm safety during Gun Safety Awareness Month. A great stop for safe‑storage info and practical tools. 

Gun Lock Giveaway — Triangle Shooting Academy

🕑 2–4 p.m. @ 6501 Mt. Herman Road

A second giveaway opportunity just south of I‑540. Perfect for anyone who missed the earlier event or wants extra peace of mind. ()

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Rolling Together: A Community Resource Fair

🕚 11 a.m. @ Green Road Park

Powered by City of Raleigh, this fair offers access to local services, nonprofit outreach, and community engagement booths—ideal for families and anyone seeking support or volunteering.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Summer Concert Series

🕕 6 p.m. @ TBD park/stage

A relaxing, feel‑good concert in one of Raleigh’s lovely parks. Bring a blanket, snacks, and your community spirit! Details are still pending—watch DoRaleigh.com for confirmation. ()

Heat and Safety Notices

The City has issued an Extreme Heat Warning ahead of the weekend—stay hydrated, avoid peak sun hours, and check out cooling stations for respite  . Gun Lock events underline a city‑wide push for responsible ownership—tips include storing firearms unloaded and locked, and keeping ammo separate  .

Pro Tips for the Weekend

Beat the heat: Start events earlier, bring water, wear sunscreen. Combine Saturday errands: Hit the Resource Fair, then explore nearby Green Road Park—a nice spot for a picnic or relaxation. Wrap the weekend with music: Unwind Sunday evening with a park concert (location TBA). A perfect end to a civic-minded weekend.

Stay Connected

Follow DoRaleigh.com or the City of Raleigh’s Events Calendar for real-time updates, weather advisories, or location changes. Info is updated frequently—especially for park‑based concerts.

Get out and enjoy a fun, meaningful, and engaged weekend in Raleigh. Whether you’re bolstering safety at the gun lock giveaways or building community at the resource fair—and topping it all off with a park concert—you’re part of what makes this city special.

Let me know if you want help diving deeper into any of these events—or ideas for the following weekends!

#CityOfRaleigh #CityOfRaleighEventsGuide #events #News #raleigh #WeekendEdition

#WeekendEdition, hosted by Scott Simon, reported that Afghanistan banned chess.

Seth Meyers had this to say about that:
"The Taliban in Afghanistan banned chess and chess sets
after they discovered the woman* can go anywhere she wants."
*the Queen

Raleigh Big Ticket Events Guide Weekend Edition June 20–22nd

Brought to you by DoRaleigh.com

Whether you’re after side-splitting stand-up, powerhouse pop, alt-rock nostalgia, or a night of symphony under the stars, Raleigh and the Triangle are packed with Big Ticket Events this weekend. Here’s your complete breakdown of can’t-miss shows happening June 20–22:

Friday, June 20 – Comedy, Concerts, and Crowd Pleasers

7:00 PM – Sommore

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

The undisputed Queen of Comedy hits the stage with bold, brilliant, and unfiltered stand-up. Early and late shows available.

7:00 PM – Kidz Bop Live

📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

A perfect family-friendly Friday night. Catch the Kidz Bop crew bringing today’s biggest hits to life in a high-energy live show.

8:00 PM – The Driver Era

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC

Pop-rock brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch headline this electric stop of their Obsession Tour.

8:00 PM – Ali Siddiq

📍 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium – Martin Marietta Center

Known for his storytelling style and Comedy Central specials, Ali Siddiq delivers sharp laughs with a message.

8:00 PM – Aimee Mann

📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham, NC

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter brings her introspective, acoustic-driven catalog to one of the Triangle’s most intimate venues.

8:30 PM – Panic Stricken: Widespread Panic Tribute

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC

Jam fans, rejoice! A tribute to Widespread Panic with all the groove and none of the ticket madness.

9:15 PM – Sommore (Late Show)

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Can’t catch the early show? Sommore’s back for a late-night round of laughs.

Saturday, June 21 – Summer Sounds & Live Legends

6:30 PM – Gag

📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Hardcore punk energy in full force. This is not for the faint of heart — bring earplugs and attitude.

7:00 PM – Sommore

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Another chance to see the Queen. Don’t wait — these shows will sell out.

7:00 PM – Ian Munsick & Flatland Cavalry

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC

Country meets mountain soul in this co-headlined night of twang, lyrics, and outdoor revelry.

7:00 PM – Eduardo de Rosamaria: Spanish Guitar & Flamenco

📍 Edna E. Boykin Cultural Center – Wilson, NC

An elegant evening of traditional Spanish guitar and mesmerizing flamenco rhythm.

7:00 PM – Corey Smith

📍 Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard – Raleigh, NC

A Southern singer-songwriter favorite with a devoted following and laid-back vibe.

7:30 PM – Happy End Times with Hump and Bates

📍 Room 861, Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Alternative comedy with a cult following. Think “end-of-the-world” energy meets improv chaos.

8:00 PM – NC Symphony Summerfest: Mozart & More

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary, NC

Grab a picnic and enjoy classical masterpieces under the stars. A perfect date night or family outing.

8:00 PM – Jut Thomas Band & Brodie Cormack

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC

Americana, rock, and local flavor in a high-octane night of live bands.

9:30 PM – Sommore (Late Show)

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

If you missed her earlier, here’s your last chance for Saturday night laughs.

Sunday, June 22 – Cool Down with Cult Favorites

7:00 PM – Sommore

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

One final show to close out her comedy-packed weekend residency.

7:00 PM – Mike Love

📍 Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard – Raleigh, NC

Roots reggae and spiritual vibes from this Hawaiian multi-instrumentalist. Chill, upbeat, and soul-soothing.

7:30 PM – Happy End Times with Hump and Bates

📍 Room 861, Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

More alt-comedy shenanigans to cap off the weekend.

8:00 PM – Godspeed You! Black Emperor + Alan Sparhawk

📍 Haw River Ballroom – Saxapahaw, NC

Post-rock legends bring their cinematic, politically charged instrumentals to one of NC’s most unique venues.

8:00 PM – Preoccupations

📍 Kings – Raleigh, NC

Darkwave, post-punk, and pure indie noise — Preoccupations delivers raw, moody music for fans of Joy Division vibes.

Plan Ahead, Show Up Early

Big names = big crowds. Book ahead and arrive early to grab parking and best views. And don’t forget to check for venue rules on bags and ticket policies!

Want more big ticket buzz?

Bookmark DoRaleigh.com for exclusive updates, new show announcements, and everything happening on Raleigh’s biggest stages.

See you at the show, Raleigh! 🎶🎤🎭

#Arts #Comedy #events #music #News #raleigh #RaleighBigTicketEventsGuide #WeekendEdition

Listening to #NPR #WeekendEdition talking to the creator of the website "Gulls Eating Stuff" who seems to be an ornithologist. While it was an interesting topic and very info-dense, I kept giggling because her English accent had her sounding like she was talking about "girls" and it was pushing some button in my brain.

Raleigh Big Ticket Event Guide: Weekend Edition (May 16–18, 2025)

The Triangle is delivering a powerhouse weekend of music, comedy, and cultural performances — and if you’re looking for the big names, sold-out shows, and can’t-miss moments, this guide is for you. From Red Hat Amphitheater to Goodnights Comedy Club, here’s what’s lighting up Raleigh and beyond this weekend.

FRIDAY, MAY 16: Kick Off with Energy

6:00 PM

The String Cheese Incident

Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh

Jam legends bring an eclectic blend of bluegrass, rock, and funk under the open sky.

7:00 PM

Ginger Billy

Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Southern-fried hilarity with viral sensation Ginger Billy.

7:30 PM

Della Mae

Fletcher Opera Theater – Raleigh

GRAMMY-nominated string band brings lyrical depth and instrumental mastery.

7:30 PM

Amy Silverberg

Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Witty, sharp, and on the rise — don’t miss this LA-based comedian’s Raleigh set.

8:00 PM

NC Symphony: Mozart Requiem

Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

A stirring performance of one of Mozart’s most dramatic masterpieces.

8:00 PM

Travis Tritt

DPAC – Durham

Country star and Grammy-winner brings decades of hits to the Triangle.

8:00 PM

Chloe Moriondo

Motorco Music Hall – Durham

Indie-pop meets punk energy in an intimate Durham venue.

8:00 PM

Kaki King

The Rialto Theater – Raleigh

Guitar wizardry and multimedia performance like you’ve never seen.

8:00 PM

Nightrain – Guns N’ Roses Tribute

Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

All the swagger and riffs of the real thing — and just as loud.

9:15 PM

Ginger Billy (Encore Show)

Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

9:15 PM

Tim Dillon

Raleigh Improv – Cary

Controversial, biting, and brilliantly funny.

9:45 PM

Amy Silverberg (Encore Show)

Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

10:00 PM

Barely Alive & beastboi.

The Underground – Raleigh

Bass drops and neon lights for the late-night EDM crowd.

SATURDAY, MAY 17: Music, Laughter & Legends

4:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Triangle Youth Jazz Spring Concert Series

Cary Arts Center – Cary

A showcase of the region’s most talented young jazz musicians.

7:00 PM

Faithfully: Eagles & Journey Tribute

Liberty Showcase Theater – Liberty

7:00 PM

Fayetteville’s Ultimate Lip Sync Showdown

Crown Expo Center – Fayetteville

7:30 PM

Kool & The Gang

Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary

“Get Down On It” with funk and soul royalty under the stars.

7:30 PM

Amy Silverberg

Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

8:00 PM

NC Symphony: Mozart Requiem (Encore)

Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

8:00 PM

Get The Led Out – Tribute Band

DPAC – Durham

8:00 PM

Teddy Swims

Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh

Genre-blurring vocals and major stage presence.

8:00 PM

Joe Pug

The Rialto Theater – Raleigh

8:00 PM

Brett Dennen & River Whyless

Motorco Music Hall – Durham

8:00 PM

Lucius & Victoria Canal

Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

8:00 PM

Durand Bernarr

The Ritz – Raleigh

8:00 PM

Guardianes Del Amor & BXS Y Mas

Evolution Music Hall – Wilson

8:30 PM

Perpetual Groove

Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

9:00 PM

Tim Dillon (Encore Show)

Raleigh Improv – Cary

9:30 PM

Ginger Billy (Encore Show)

Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

10:00 PM

Amy Silverberg (Encore Show)

Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

SUNDAY, MAY 18: Winding Down in Style

2:00 PM

RnB Brunch

Raleigh Improv – Cary

Mimosas and music — need we say more?

2:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Triangle Youth Music Concerts

Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

4:30 PM

Mike Goodwin

Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

6:00 PM

Bullet For My Valentine & Trivium

Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh

Hard rock’s heavy hitters return with a vengeance.

7:00 PM

Maria Bamford

Carolina Theatre – Durham

Surreal, sincere, and side-splitting.

7:00 PM

Jim Jefferies

DPAC – Durham

A master of satire and stand-up grit.

7:00 PM

Uncle Hank & Nephew Big Lowdown

Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Don’t Miss a Beat

This weekend is stacked with talent across genres, venues, and vibes. Whether you’re craving classical music, stand-up comedy, country legends, or underground beats, DoRaleigh.com is your go-to for all things Raleigh big ticket. Make plans, grab your crew, and get your tickets now — it’s going to be a weekend to remember.

#Arts #Comedy #events #music #News #raleigh #RaleighBigTicketEventGuide #WeekendEdition

This was too good not to post.
#DailyRunCalendar #WeekendEdition #Running

I always enjoy listening to NPR's Scott Simon on his #WeekendEdition broadcast on Saturday. As very good as his interviews are, some of them deserve more airtime than is available on his fast moving program. Sometimes a longer version is available, as is this version of an interview with Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones:
https://www.npr.org/2010/10/25/130722581/the-rolling-stones-keith-richards-looks-back-at-life #music
Longer versions of other interviews can be found at: https://redef.com/info/about

I was delighted to hear a political version of #The12DaysOfChristmas, sung today by Scott Simon on #WeekendEdition.

Look what I found on my ancient 2008 iMac: the NPR Weekend Edition puzzle theme that I whipped up ages ago using GarageBand #npr #weekendedition #puzzle #willshortz #garageband #musicsoftware

Dude's normal voice sounds nothing like Harrison Ford. But his game voice for Indiana Jones is uncannily similar to the actor's.

Indiana Jones and the voice of Troy Baker

"The thing I'm imparting onto him hopefully is to hear the call of adventure and to answer it and to find the mystery and the wonder, but in the pursuit of all those things, never, ever, ever lose your heart," Baker says.

https://www.npr.org/2024/12/14/nx-s1-5215921/indiana-jones-and-the-voice-of-troy-baker

#VideoGames #IndianaJones #WeekendEdition #RyanBenk #TroyBaker #XBox

The pros and cons of Trump's planned tax cuts for the rich, and what Congress is likely to do on this issue, via NPR's Scott Simon: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/14/nx-s1-5226122/president-elect-trump-promised-to-extend-tax-cuts-but-how-will-the-government-make-up-a-4-trillion-loss-of-revenue #WeekendEdition

That's one way to secure your scooter #sydneymorningphoto #weekendedition http://post.ly/12qfS