TreesDurham is an organization that loves Durham and loves trees. Their goal is to increase Durham's tree canopy so that the city has 50% shade coverage. TreesDurham, Durham Rotary, Keep Durham Beautiful and El Futuro are holding an event where they are giving Durham residents free trees. The tree giveaway takes place at El Futuro, 2020 Chapel Hull Road, Durham, on Saturday, December 7th, … [Read more...] about Free trees for Durham Residents
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Special deal on Amazon Music Unlimited: four months for $0.99
Amazon is offering a special deal: Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for just 99 cents. After the promotional trial, your subscription will automatically continue at the monthly price of $9.99 ($7.99 for Prime members) until you cancel. You can cancel at any time. Amazon Music Unlimited provides: The promotional offer is valid for new subscribers until January 6th, … [Read more...] about Special deal on Amazon Music Unlimited: four months for $0.99
Franklin Street Comedy Festival
The inaugural Franklin Street Comedy Festival, which takes place at The PIT Chapel Hill, 462 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, November 20th to 25th, 2019, features standup, improv, sketch and storytelling. In all, 3 sketch groups, 25 improv groups and 50+ comedians will be performing. Shows start each night around 6 p.m. and will continue through the night,. The headliner is Judah … [Read more...] about Franklin Street Comedy Festival
Score FREE items during Macy’s Black Friday Sale
We don't normally cover Black Friday sales, because nearly every retailer offers something pretty amazing. But our friends at Mile High on the Cheap (check them out when you visit Denver or Boulder!) called me up to tell me about this one, and I agreed that it's worth sharing. On Thanksgiving Day (or early Black Friday) you can shop Macy’s and get more than a dozen items for FREE. What’s the … [Read more...] about Score FREE items during Macy’s Black Friday Sale
Roadhouse Storytelling at Pittsboro Roadhouse
Pittsboro Roadhouse & General Store, 39 West Street in Pittsboro, is a restaurant, a lounge, and a store. It's housed in a revamped mid-century auto dealership in downtown Pittsboro. It serves up made-from-scratch food sourced locally when possible and hosts live music and theater. Many of the music events are free. You can see everything coming up on Pittsboro Roadhouse's Facebook … [Read more...] about Roadhouse Storytelling at Pittsboro Roadhouse
Live jazz at C. Grace in Raleigh
C. Grace, 407 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, is a cocktail bar that presents live music Tuesday through Saturday. In general, the music is free Tuesday through Thursday, and there's a $5 cover on Fridays and Saturdays. C. Grace evokes memories of classic jazz clubs. C. Grace serves classic cocktails, beer, wine, and seasonal signature cocktails. You can find the upcoming music lineup … [Read more...] about Live jazz at C. Grace in Raleigh
Live music at Empress Room in Raleigh
Empress Room, 403 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, is a cocktail bar that features comfortable couches, creative cocktails and live music. You can find their live music schedule here. In general they have live music Tuesdays through Saturdays. Here's what's coming up for the rest of November 2019 Friday, November 8th, 9 p.m.: Wright & Rose Saturday, November 9th, 9 p.m.: Gary … [Read more...] about Live music at Empress Room in Raleigh
Coffee Hour for Veterans, and music sessions, at Wake Forest Coffee Company
Wake Forest Coffee Company, at 156 S. White Street, in Wake Forest, is a great place in downtown Wake Forest to enjoy a coffee or meet up with friends. The coffee shop also hosts frequent events, and you can see them all on their Facebook page. Here are some upcoming events: Coffee Hour for Veterans 1st Thursday of the month 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. FreeVeterans: Come out to enjoy a FREE cup a … [Read more...] about Coffee Hour for Veterans, and music sessions, at Wake Forest Coffee Company
Sign up for Grinch Candy Cane Hunt in Cary (plus info on more holiday events in Town of Cary)
Looking for Christmas and Hanukkah events in the Town of Cary? There is plenty to choose enjoy! Here are some holiday events coming up: Town of Cary Christmas Tree Lighting and Variety Show Town of Cary Christmas Tree Lighting and Variety ShowSaturday, December 7th, 20196 p.m.Cary Town Hall, 216 N. Academy Street CaryFree Musicians, actors and singers from the community will be … [Read more...] about Sign up for Grinch Candy Cane Hunt in Cary (plus info on more holiday events in Town of Cary)
Free Photo Package with Santa at The Streets at Southpoint for First 500 Who Register
Lifetime is the place to watch Christmas movies all season long, and they're also giving families FREE photo packages with Santa. As you know, Santa photos cost a bundle at the mall, but the first 500 who register for photos at The Streets at Southpoint, in Durham, will get a FREE photo package. You need to make the reservation for pictures from November 15th through November 27th, 2019. The … [Read more...] about Free Photo Package with Santa at The Streets at Southpoint for First 500 Who Register