Arcade Fire in Asheville
Ok this has nothing to do with Raleigh, and will no doubt make the people posting to the Bickett thread believe that I am an “elitist” for sure if I’d come all the way to trendy Asheville to hear trendy Arcade Fire. But here I am, because I think Neon Bible is pretty good, and [...]
Get out and roam
So, you’re diligent about making the rounds on First Friday. The Morning Times, Lump, Artspace – you know your stuff. How about HL Roaming Gallery. Whaaaat? Real insiders know the term and have been anxiously awaiting the next biannual show, which opens tonight in the Helig-Levine Building at 137 S. Wilmington Street. Admittedly I’m a [...]
Get Out: New Paintings by David Connell
Turn off the TV and get out to support the local arts scene. The Collector’s Gallery in City Market is having a reception this Thursday evening to kick off a show of new work by local artist David Connell. David Connell, in addition to being a talented musician of The Connells fame, is a very [...]
The Peak of Good Living
You don’t have to go far outside the beltline to get a taste of small town living. The town of Apex will host Peak Fest this Saturday. These small town festivals help give the Triangle its charm. Apex’s Peak Fest will feature over 200 vendors of arts and crafts and food. There will be also [...]
Bickett Gallery on a Friday night
So, I read in the Independent that Bickett is closing (tacked on to the real story of Kings closing–their building will be demolished). I have always thought Bickett was a wonderful quirky place; however it seemed to have a perpetual identity problem: art gallery? Bar? Music club? Film venue? Neighborhood hang out? Too small to [...]
