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Are there any fairs better than the state fair? Not in Raleigh, NC.  Carnival rides, great food, kids events and arts and crafts.

Approximately one million people attend the N.C. State Fair each year, making it the state’s largest annual event. The 11-day fair features livestock, agricultural, arts and cultural exhibits, an amusement midway and nightly, nationally acclaimed musical performances, this year’s fair is October 13 to the 23rd at the Raleigh State Fairgrounds.

Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers are offering the community one incredible arts event, the Fall Art Fair. Visitors can enjoy various art exhibits, sales and demonstrations, along with kids’ arts activities, live music, and much more! The event is free and open to the public; The Fall Art Fair will be held outdoors at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, October 15th from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Residents of apartments in Raleigh, NC have plenty of options next this coming weekend.

October brings a bounty of festivals, blockbuster exhibitions, concerts and events, making it the perfect month for a Free Spirit. Auston Grove Apartments would like to share with you the events coming up in October.
 
October =Festober

October is a month for festivals, and Free Spirits have a multitude of events to choose from. Head over to the Raleigh Convention Center to learn about the food, culture, traditions and clothing of some 50 countries at the 26th Annual International Festival (9/30-10/1), and LEGO KidsFest (10/7-9) offers the entire family the hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building. Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre has a month filled with international-themed events including: Garba (10/1), a spectacular form of Indian folk dance, the 5th Annual Eid Festival (10/5), commemorating two worldwide festivals, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha and Cary Diwali (10/22), a festival of community and lights focusing on how Indian traditions have influenced other cultures with the theme "Sanskriti - Culture Transcending Borders." October also means Halloween, and Ken’s Korny Maze (9/10-11/14) will test your memory with two-miles of corn-maze fun, and at night stay on the farm for Harvested Farm Nightmare (10/14-15, 10/21-22 and 10/28-29), an experience not for the faint of heart. Appealing to kids of all ages, the Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway (10/22-29) takes passengers on a scenic nine-mile train ride, and at the State Farmers Market, the color is orange as pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are displayed during the Great Pumpkin Contest (10/6). Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre then presents its annual Reel-ly Scary Cary Movies Series with The Haunting (10/25), Misery (10/26), Disney’s The Haunted Mansion (10/27), The Blair Witch Project (10/28) and the double feature of Scream and Scary Movie (10/29); the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Natural History Halloween (10/30) complete with a costume contest and creepy animals. The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is the place to be with a diverse roster of events. Spend an evening learning how to connect with man’s best friend as "The Dog Whisperer" Cesar Milan (10/1) showcases his proven canine behavioral techniques, and comedian and actor Mike Epps (10/8) brings his unique blend of comedy to Raleigh. If you haven’t seen a 3D movie on a GIANT IMAX screen you don’t know what you’re missing. This month discover the magic of the movies at the Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles watching Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D or Born to Be Wild 3D. Be prepared to have "A Love A Fair" with the North Carolina State Fair (10/13-23). Put the diet on hold and make sure to sample unique fair food like a Krispy Kreme burger, fried Oreos, giant turkey legs or funnel cakes and make sure you have on your walking shoes to explore all of the rides, games, agricultural exhibits and live shows the fair has to offer. Make sure you stay until the end each night when a spectacular fireworks display lights up the night.  Learn more...

Curtain Call

October proves to be a month of jaw-dropping performances and exhibits at many of the area’s cultural centers and from local, professional performing arts groups. The N.C. Museum of Art opens the blockbuster exhibition Rembrandt in America (10/30/11-1/22/12), the largest collection of Rembrandt paintings ever presented in an American exhibition and the first major exhibition to explore in depth the collecting history of Rembrandt paintings in America. Downtown Raleigh’s newest museum, the Contemporary Art Museum, opens its newest feature exhibition Deep Surface (9/24/11-1/2/12), which examines the re-emergence of ornament and pattern. If more visual art is of interest, try one of the area’s newest walking tours, Art Gallery Tours NC, which will take you on a Central Raleigh Gallery Tour (10/1) or a Warehouse District Tour (10/8 & 10/22). The Carolina Ballet dances the premiere of Black and White Swan (9/15-10/2) using both "Black Swan" and "White Swan" in their entirety, with original choreography and featuring four rotating casts of dancers; Dracula: The Masque of the Red Death (10/13-30) returns for a limited engagement and welcomes Tony-nominated Broadway and television star Alan Campbell, who reprises the role of Dr. Seward in Dracula. Lauren Kennedy, a Raleigh native and Broadway actress, stars in the N.C. Theatre production of Evita (10/22-30) about Eva Perón, Argentina’s controversial First Lady. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the spine-tingling thriller The Woman in Black (10/7-23), Arts N.C. State celebrates the 100th birth year of Tennessee Williams by performing Garden District: Two Tennessee Williams Southern Stories (10/26-30) and Towne Players of Garner perform Harvey (10/14-15, 10/20-22). The N.C. Symphony has a busy month of performances at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts including: Rogé Plays Poulenc & Mozart (10/1-2), Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony (10/14-15) and Zarathustra (10/27-29). Also this month, guests can eat a delicious multi-course meal and listen to an eclectic and intimate performance by members of the N.C. Symphony during the Pub Concert Series at BuKu (10/10). The North Carolina Opera’s season opens with Carmen (10/14 & 10/16), one of the most famous operas of all time, and the Raleigh Chamber Music Guild welcomes Inalare (10/9), a voice/flute/piano ensemble. Learn More...
 
Rock n’ Roll Fantasy

It’s Rocktober in Greater Raleigh, and no matter your musical tastes, there is a band and venue for you. The Raleigh Amphitheater is "Bringin’ the Getdown to Downtown" with Bud Light City Fest featuring Rusted Root (10/1), LIVE’s Ed Kowalczyk (10/8) and Vince Neil of Motley Crue (10/22). Also at the Raleigh Amphitheater in October: Dayglow (10/7) and Darius Rucker (10/21). Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre hosts the Fall Foliage Bonanza Concert featuring Vaughan Penn, Shoot To Thrill, Vickie Shaw, Monika Jaymes, Jennifer Corday & Reverbnation (10/2) benefiting the LGBT Center of Raleigh, and Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek welcomes Chris Brown and his F.A.M.E. tour featuring Kelly Rowland, T-Pain and TYGA (10/1). Pinecone presents The Good Lovelies (10/6) and Hot Rize (10/9) at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, while the N.C. Museum of Art welcomes N.E.D. (10/1). The N.C. State Fair is known for its concert line-up, and this year is set to be a rockin’ good time. Get your tickets early for Craig Campbell (10/13), Skillet (10/14), Easton Corbin (10/15), Tift Merritt (10/16), Steel Magnolia (10/17), George Jones (10/18), David Nail (10/19), Dionne Warwick (10/20), Newsboys (10/21), Kansas (10/22) and Kellie Pickler (10/23).  Learn More...
 
Game Time

Touchdowns, hat tricks and amazing fall hikes are just some of the activities an Adrenaline Junkie can find in Greater Raleigh this month. The N.C. State University Wolfpack football team takes on Georgia Tech (10/1) and Central Michigan (10/8) at Carter-Finley Stadium, while Saint Augustine’s College tosses the pigskin with Winston-Salem State University (10/8) and Johnson C. Smith – homecoming (10/22). The NHL Carolina Hurricanes start the 2011/2012 season by hitting the RBC Center ice against the Lightning (10/7), Bruins (10/12), Senators (10/25) and Blackhawks (10/28). The October weather is perfect for a walk along the Raleigh area’s 152 miles of greenway trails or renting a kayak or canoe at Crabtree Lake. You can even try stand-up paddle boarding on Lake Johnson with Triangle Glides or view some fall foliage at the N.C. Museum of Art’s Art Park, the largest art park in the country. Learn More...

Lessons of the Past

The State of North Carolina has a rich and diverse history, and the best place to learn about the people, places and events that create the history of this great state is at the N.C. Museum of History’s largest exhibition to date, The Story of North Carolina (ongoing). The exhibition traces life in North Carolina from its earliest inhabitants through the 1830s. Part Two of the exhibition, which tells the state’s story from the 1830s to present, opens in November. The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences celebrates National Fossil Day (10/12) and Chemistry Day (10/15). If you’re interested in household staples of the past, Yates Mill Historic Park, Wake County’s last remaining grist mill, offers Mill Heritage Tours (Sat. & Sun.) and Corn-Grinding Tours (10/15-16). The AIA Triangle Homes Tour (10/1) returns to the Raleigh area for the second year showcasing Six Homes, Six Architects and Six Experiences in this one-of-a-kind look into some of the most unique and sustainable homes in the area. Learn More...
 
Nature’s Bounty

Don’t miss out on stocking your pantry with leafy greens, sweet potatoes, broccoli and squash (all available this time of year) at one of the area’s local farmers markets in City Plaza (Wed.), North Hills (Sat.), Western Wake Farmers’ Market (Tues. /Sat.) and Apex (Sat.). Discover the variety of food in downtown Raleigh with a Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour or Triangle Food Tour; each of these walking tours gives participants to sample signature dishes and talk with the owner/chef at some of the area’s most celebrated restaurants. Discover some of the best brews around on a Beltline Brew Tour (Sat.) or taste at your own leisure at Big Boss Brewing Company Taproom, Lone Rider Brewing Company or Aviator Brewing Company, and if wine is your drink of choice, Chatham Hill Winery, Cloer Family Vineyards and Adams Vineyard and Winery offer tours and tastings. Learn More...

Sparks ignite! Harmonizing voices, choreographed dances and captivating art displays await you. This month, Creative Geniuses will have their senses sparked! From extravagant indoor theatres to beautiful art galleries to exciting outdoor amphitheatres, August turns up the heat for the Creative Genius.

Adrenaline Junkie - Summer Heat

The heat is on; the Carolina Mudcats play the Montgomery Biscuits (8/11-15) and the Jacksonville Suns (8/21-25) at Zebulon’s Five County Stadium. The Carolina RailHawks take on the NSC Minnesota Stars (8/17) and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers (8/20) at Cary’s WakeMed Soccer Park. Or perhaps there’s no better place to spend the day than out on the water. Visit the N.C. State Fairgrounds for the Carolina Fall Boat Show and Sale (8/19-21), the largest boat clearance sale in the state. Motorcycle enthusiasts will love the East West Classics Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show (8/20-21), at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, where they’ll find everything there is to know about bikes built before 1990. Major League Gaming, the largest professional video game league in the world, brings the MLG Pro Circuit 2011 (8/26-28) to the Raleigh Convention Center. The 18th Annual 2011 Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic (8/26-28) takes place, culminating with a game (8/28) at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course at N.C. State University’s Centennial Campus. Learn more...

Creative Genius - Theatre and Art

American Pop Legends featuring Ben E. King, The Original Tymes and Shirley Alston Reeves (8/6) perform at Meymandi Concert Hall in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts (PECPA). The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the hilarious musical parody Ruthless! The Musical (8/12-28). Raleigh’s Theatre In The Park performs John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (8/19-20, 25-27). The North Carolina Museum of Art’s Summer Dance Series on the City Block presents nosi DANCE Theater (8/20), a mixture of modern, contemporary and hip-hop dance performances inspired by the NCMA exhibit 30 Americans. Enjoy William Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream (8/25-28) outdoors at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Part of the Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy, PECPA presents Violet (17-21, 24-28), a story a disfigured woman who travels across the county to be healed. And catch Oh What A Night! (8/31-9/1), a compilation of various musicals and plays, showcasing the talent of local artist and performers, also at PECPA. Visit the North Carolina Museum of Art’s exhibit 30 Americans (through 9/4) where you can view 75 works of art in a 15,000-square-foot gallery. While you’re there, enjoy Mirror Image: Women Portraying Women (through 11/27) which features North Carolina artists as they explore what it means to be a woman in today’s society. Learn more...

Fashionista - Dress Galore

Whether or not you’re in the market for a wedding dress, grab your girlfriends and head over to the Southern Bridal Show and Expo (8/14) at the N.C State Fairgrounds; you’ll find fabulous dresses, floral arrangements and beautiful cakes, from more than 200 companies. The Raleigh Flea Market (Sat. and Sun.), also at the fairgrounds, puts one-of-a-kind fashion, jewelry and hand-made goods right at your fingertips. Learn more...

Foodie - Famous North Carolina BBQ

Foodies will love this two-day food extravaganza: head over to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre for the Beer-Bourbon-BBQ Festival (8/5-6) where you can sample beer, bourbon, pulled pork BBQ and all of your favorite fixins’. Enjoy a scenic tour of downtown Raleigh while nibbling on some of the best eats that the city has to offer during A Taste of Downtown Raleigh Gourmet Food Tour (8/6, 13, 30, 27). Enjoy savory delights while you learn the history of downtown Cary during a Cary Walking Food Tour (8/13, 27). Meet up with fellow beer enthusiasts at Tir na nOg Irish Pub, and enjoy Nog Run Club Monday (Mondays), where you can pick your pace during a three- to six-mile run through downtown, before heading back to the restaurant where you can enjoy dinner and an ice-cold beer. Enjoy fresh, local produce from one of the many area Farmers Markets: Downtown Raleigh (Wed.), Midtown at North Hills (Sat.), Fuquay-Varina (Wed. and Sat.), Western Wake (Sat.), Wendell (Sat.) and Wake Forest (Sat.). Learn more...

Free Spirit - Summer Concert Series

Catch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: An IMAX 3D Experience (show times vary) on North Carolina’s only 3D-capable giant screen, at Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles. The doors stay open late for the Museum of Natural Sciences’ First Friday (8/5). The Dixie Gun and Knife Classic (8/6-7) at the N.C. State Fairgrounds puts on display collectible firearms, custom-made knives, hunting and fishing equipment and much more. Attend GLBTQ workshops and seminars, take advantage of health screenings and participate in networking opportunities at Triangle Black Pride 2011 (7/28-8/1). Visit the Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet (8/14) at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, and you’ll find items on display from more than 100 vendors. If you’re in need of a good laugh, head over to Goodnight’s Comedy Club, where they’ve got a full line-up: comedy legend Sinbad (8/4-7), Pauley Shore (8/11-14) and Tim Wilson (8/18-19). The Summer Movie Series at the North Carolina Museum of Art brings a full line-up: Rango (8/5), Our Hospitality (8/12), The Social Network (8/19), Back to the Future (8/20) and Inception (8/26). And it’s not just movies; the Summer Concert Series at the North Carolina Museum of Art brings your favorite musicians to an outdoor stage. Enjoy An Evening with Gillian Welch (8/3), the American folk singer who worked on the soundtrack album for the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Later, acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke (8/6) entertains crowds with his fingerpicking style. Finally, the Scottish music group Battlefield Band (8/13) takes to the museum’s outdoor stage, performing traditional songs fused with new sounds from the fiddle, bagpipes, guitar and whistles. Learn more...

Lifelong Learner - Get Those Wheels Turning

During the N.C. Museums of History’s Time for Tots: George Washington’s Breakfast (8/2, 16, 30), little ones will learn about colonial breakfast foods and even get recipes they can try at home. Ever wonder how a waterwheels work? Visit Historic Yates Mill County Park, and take a Mill Heritage Tour (8/6-7, 20-21) to learn how energy is transferred from a mill’s waterwheel and used to process grain. The Joyce Meyer Conference Tour 2011 (8/18-20) stops at the RBC Center. Watch as costumed interpreters demonstrate how corn was ground into meal using waterpower during a Half-Hour Corn Grinding Tour (8/20-21) at the Historic Yates Mill County Park. The Story of North Carolina (ongoing) at the N.C. Museum of History gives you a chronological look at the history of our state, dating all the way to the 1830s. Learn more...

Music Maniac - Rock Out

Grab your friends and head to Raleigh’s Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek, where this month’s calendar is packed with fun, exciting shows. First up this month, alternative rock band 311 with Sublime and Rome (8/2); then the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival (8/3) brings a full day of excitement. Don’t miss Kenny Chesney’s Goin Coastal Tour (8/5) with Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker. Legendary rock band Journey (8/20) also performs there. The Budweiser Superfest Summer Block Party featuring Jill Scott and special guests Anthony Hamilton and Mint Condition (8/23) stops at Walnut Creek, and finish off the month with Kid Rock (8/25). Pop icon Britney Spears (8/24) performs at the RBC Center during her Femme Fatale tour. Don’t miss Death Cab For Cutie (8/8) at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Just days later, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas and Special Guest Dawes (8/11) bring their Paper Airplane Summer Tour 2011 to Koka Booth. The Raleigh Amphitheater and Festival Site offers three great shows this month: Check out The Goo Goo Dolls with special guests Michelle Branch and Parachute (8/3); Ke$ha (8/9) hits the stage with her Get $leazy tour; and Slightly Stoopid’s Seedless Summer 2011 Tour (8/25) finishes off this month’s lineup. And enjoy a night of free music, when the Midtown Music Concert Series at North Hills brings live beach music to the streets every Thursday. This month, catch the Fabulous Kays (8/4), Band of Oz (8/11), Liquid Pleasure (8/18) and The Embers (8/25). Learn more...

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Music is the heartbeat of a city, and in the Raleigh area, this especially rings true. Thousands of fans make the pilgrimage to Greater Raleigh for big-budget touring shows at major venues like Time Warner Cable Music Pavillion at Walnut Creek or the RBC Center, but there are a large number of smaller, more intimate venues that serve as brief stops on the road to fame.

Featured Event - Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band - April 19, 2011

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at TIME WARNER CABLE MUSIC PAVILION for one night only on Tuesday, April 19 at 8pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “WELCOME TO FIN LAND” Tour 2011. Learn more »

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History doesn't have to be boring, especially when it involves dinosaurs, past presidents, scandals and the relocation of the state capital based on the Cherry Bounce, a drink once made at a local tavern.

Featured Event - Animal Grossology - October 2, 2010 through April 24, 2011

Ever wonder why dogs sniff each other’s rear ends, why cows need four stomachs to digest their food or why cats spit up hair balls? Here’s your chance to find out!

Animal Grossology, a new special exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh, takes a unique and scientific look at nature’s slime-making, vomit-munching and dookie-loving creatures. Learn more »

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Having a celebratory liveliness is what the Raleigh area is all about, and zest is a simple word with a big meaning. Greater Raleigh offers old-world charm in combination with unique festivals and events that set the area apart from the competition.

Featured Event - Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival - April 30, 2011

The festival is filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups handing out information on things you can get involved with, and entertainment. Children will be delighted by activities just for them in the Children’s Village and will be invited to exercise their imagination as they play in the always popular Lazy Daze Playground. Learn more »

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Do you like to attend music concerts or art gallery openings? Do you enjoy live theater or improv comedy? If these activities are exciting to you, you will want to locate arts and culture opportunities that are convenient to your apartment community.

Read on for suggestions to help you find the creative outlets you are looking for.

Find your “scene”
What brings people who live elsewhere to visit your community? Perhaps people visit your city because of interesting things it offers to see and do. If you look for information tailored to guests of the area, you may discover that you have access to all kinds of creative outlets.

If you enjoy viewing fine art, keep your eyes open for museums and art galleries open for your patronage. Check for show openings or performance art “happenings” to take part in, and frequent your local music store to keep your finger on the pulse of your local music scene. To satisfy your craving for live music, look for everything from small clubs to large arena venues.

Maybe movies or live comedy are more your thing. You may want to investigate the types of cinema available near your home. Perhaps your town has an art-house cinema in addition to a large multiplex theater. Or look for a stand-up comedy club or a theater that specializes in improvisational comedy.

Start your search at home
Start with your computer. Go online and let your fingers do the searching for theaters and concert halls in your area. You might enter your zip code and the type of creative activity you enjoy. You may discover local venues which cater to your interest. Check their online schedules and get an idea of how often they hold concerts or gatherings. Try both general and specific searches: either way, an online search should help you narrow down local options for an artistic night out.

Keep up with local arts and culture
Look for information about arts organizations from local publications and blogs, including your local newspaper’s arts and culture pages. Getting into the habit of regularly checking these sources — such as an art council’s Web site — will both help you find the options of most interest to you and keep you abreast of what’s going on in your artistic community.

Also, visit your chamber of commerce, either online or in person. These organizations are great places to find information about your community, including active arts opportunities. Your city’s chamber should be able to provide current and comprehensive listings of open art galleries, working theaters, and live music venues. Remember to sign up for newsletters from your Chamber, retail stores, or news outlets that will send information to you regarding the kinds of art you are most interested in.

Get involved with the arts
You may wish to start a deeper involvement in a particular area of arts interest. When you visit your local museum, you might stop by the information desk and inquire about groups that meet regularly, for instance, to help you do this.

A community’s commitment to its art and artists can tell you a lot about who lives there. Show your support by finding and attending the arts and culture events that fire your imagination. You are sure to meet like-minded individuals who share your excitement about experiencing the world of artistic expression.

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Finding the perfect roommate can be challenging, but if your roomie has four legs and eats out of a bowl, then you’ve surely found a friend for life. All the more reason to pamper your apartment pet with the finest luxuries around!

Check out these pet-pampering supplies that will truly show your BFFs (Best Furry Friends) how much they mean to you.

A better bed
You probably spent hundreds of dollars on your own mattress, so why not pamper your pet with the finest bedding around? Invest in a luxurious dog bed for Fido to relax on. The bonus is that he’ll love it so much, he might actually stay off the sofa. Feline friends need a special spot too, so go all out with a hiding hut that gives Princess her privacy.

Homemade treats
Pets spend all day dreaming about treats, so make it worth their wait by feeding them healthy homemade snacks. Pet supply stores stock many varieties of high-end treats, but there are also custom bakeries like Fuzzy Butz that provide baked goods for pampered animals. You can also channel your inner baker and make your own homemade treats for the hound you love. There are dozens of recipes available online – you can even buy specially-shaped dog bone cookie cutters.

In-home grooming
Getting groomed can be stressful for pets. The good news is that mobile grooming services are available in nearly every town, visiting pets at home and leaving them looking super spiffy from the comfort of their own apartments. Companies like Fritzy’s will come right to your door to wash and dry your dog or cat lickety split. Who knew looking good was so easy and convenient?

Spa Day
Everyone loves a day at the spa, so why not treat your pup or kitten to a little pampering? Pet spas have become quite popular and offer a multitude of services such as grooming, teeth cleaning, massage, gourmet meals and photo sessions. Most pet spas also provide overnight boarding, so you can treat your pet to a weekend getaway at the local pet resort the next time you go out of town yourself. They’ll have so much fun living in the lap of luxury that they might not want to come home!

Fashion forward
Grooming and spa treatment sure do make a pet feel good, but what about looking good? Don’t be afraid to deck your dog in the latest finery: pet fashion is a hot topic these days, and you could easily spend more on your furry friends’ duds than you might on your own wardrobe. Hot items include custom jackets, booties, collars and leashes and fancy costumes.

Pet supplies have skyrocketed to a new level of chic, making it easy to pamper your apartment pet. Step up your pet care and your loyal friend will be all the happier. Treats like these will help ensure your pet runs to you every time you walk through your apartment door!

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Celebrate the Find!

Fashion doesn't have to mean clothing or accessories! Being stylish can pertain to your home, office and personal style. Be the talk of the town in a pair of Raleigh Denim jeans; each pair is individually sewn using only North Carolina textiles. Or stop in Stitch, where trendy, handcrafted purses are made on-site by Holly Aiken.

Featured Event - Native American Indian Art Show - Feb. 25-27

A Native American art show and sale from the Southwestern tribes and pueblos, including Santa Clara, San El Defonso, Acoma, Laguna and Navajo. Hundreds of articles including jewelry, drums, bows, lances, rugs, pottery, Kachina dolls, artifacts, framed artwork and other high-quality Southwestern art. Hours are 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday; 11am to 4pm on Sunday. Admission is FREE. Holshouser Building 800-999-3142. Click Here to Learn More.

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Triangle Events on Monday, January 17th to Mark Martin Luther King Day

• 31ST Annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
  8 AM, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Research Triangle Park.
• 31st Annual Martin Luther King Holiday Memorial March
  Departs at 11 AM from the Morgan Street side of the State Capitol in downtown Raleigh
  For more information, visit www.king-raleigh.org
• 31st Annual Martin Luther King Noon Ecumenical Observance
  Noon, Meymandi Hall, Progress Energy Center For the Performing Arts, downtown Raleigh
  For more information, visit http://www.progressenergycenter.com
• 31st Annual Martin Luther King Evening Musical Celebration
  5:30 PM, Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center For the Performing Arts, downtown Raleigh
  For more information, visit http://www.progressenergycenter.com