January 15th is National Bagel Day 2024, the official date to honor and enjoy the bagel this year. How can you celebrate National Bagel Day? Treat yourself to a bagel from one of these local bagels shops, and maybe even enjoy a special deal. Every year, we post the best offers here. Keep checking back — we will add deals once they're confirmed. We contacted all the bagels shops that we … [Read more...] about National Bagel Day is January 15th, 2024 — where to get bagels in the Triangle, including a freebie!
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MLK Day Unity March and Rally in Durham
The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee has several events planned in January to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read about all of them at the above link. Here is one: Unity March & Rally Monday, January 15, 202410:30 a.m.The march will begin at The Tower at Mutual Plaza, 411 West Street, Durham, NC, and will end at First Presbyterian Church, 305 … [Read more...] about MLK Day Unity March and Rally in Durham
MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
The Durham City Works Union chapter of UE Local 150 is organizing a march on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024. The march is a continuation of Dr. King's work to gain fair pay for workers. He was assassinated while standing with striking sanitation works in Memphis. The schedule for the march: There will also be a kid zone and sign-making station at CCB Plaza, where … [Read more...] about MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
Winners announced for Do Portugal Circus in Raleigh: Win Family Pack of Tickets (5 winners!)
This article and giveaway is sponsored by Do Portugal Circus.
UPDATE: The contest has ended, and the winners have all been emailed! The winners are Connie B., Phil Atienza, Barbara E., Trish P., and Paula G. If your name matches please check your email and spam folder. If you don't see anything, please let me know! (In case there are 2 people with the same first name and last initial!) Do Portugal Circus is coming back to Raleigh! It will be in the Big … [Read more...] about Winners announced for Do Portugal Circus in Raleigh: Win Family Pack of Tickets (5 winners!)
North Carolina Museum Art: Film and Lecture for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is showing a film and presenting a lecture for Martin Luther King Day. Both are free, but require registration. Follow the links to register. MLK/FBISaturday, January 13, 202410:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.East Building, SECU Auditorium MLK/FBI is the first film to uncover the extent of the FBI’s surveillance and … [Read more...] about North Carolina Museum Art: Film and Lecture for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Artist/Scientist: Printmaking and Biology, One Day Pop-Up Exhibition at UNC Chapel Hill
Artist/Scientist: Printmaking and Biology, One Day Pop-Up Exhibition features works from the fall 2023 ARTS/BIOL 409 H/L class. This unique class brings together artists and scientists to explore an intersection of two disciplines. The course actively considers meaningful connections between art and science, especially regarding what constitutes creative and scientific research and … [Read more...] about Artist/Scientist: Printmaking and Biology, One Day Pop-Up Exhibition at UNC Chapel Hill
Free performances of Every Brilliant Thing in Chapel Hill
Playmakers Repertory Company is presenting Every Brilliant Thing. This presentation is part of a special health and wellness initiative in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Every Brilliant Thing is written by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe, and directed by Tom Quaintance. The performances take place at CURRENT ArtSpace & Studio, 123 W Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about Free performances of Every Brilliant Thing in Chapel Hill
Playa Bowls Raleigh Giving Away Free Acai Bowls Jan 13
Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop specializing in bowls such as acai and pitaya, oatmeal, chia, smoothies, juices, cold brew and more, has announced the opening of the brand’s newest location on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. The new locations is at 2526 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The new shop will be offering free bowls, as well as t-shirts and other swag, to … [Read more...] about Playa Bowls Raleigh Giving Away Free Acai Bowls Jan 13
Photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks
Winter can be the perfect time to explore the North Carolina State Parks. To beat the crowds get there early! Consider if you can go during the week to avoid the weekend crowds. We wanted to offer a rundown of hiking at North Carolina State Parks, so we asked Harrison Grothoff to share his knowledge and amazing photography with us. Harrison has hiked every North Carolina State Park, and more. … [Read more...] about Photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks
Chipotle Mexican Grill offers free entrée on Jan. 12
The second Friday of January is known as Quitters Day. It’s the day people are most likely to forfeit their New Year’s Resolutions. (Personally, we think that you should make fun resolutions. Then you won't want to quit them!) With that, Chipotle Mexican Grill is aiming to change that by igniting a rebrand to “No Quitters Day” to help customers sustain healthy habits all month. Chipotle’s … [Read more...] about Chipotle Mexican Grill offers free entrée on Jan. 12
