Raleigh Music Scene
Music Calendar: Feb. 9-12
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From indie to jazz, check out the live music performances in Raleigh this week.
City Council
Council Roundup: Raleigh Data to be “Wide Open”
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City Council approved a resolution for open government, a new location for an emergency communication center and Councillors discussed possible four-year terms instead of two.
News
Oak City Voices: Raleigh Little Theatre
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One of the country’s oldest continuously operating community theaters has a new leader. Charles Phaneuf took over as Raleigh Little Theatre’s executive director last month. We spoke with Charles about his Triangle roots and about his vision for the future of Raleigh Little Theatre.
County Government
Commission Roundup: Funding for Outreach Program Put on Hold
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A $61,000 grant for Communities in Schools has been put on hold, a joint venture with Durham County was approved, and Raleigh is getting some money for emergency services.
News
38 Percent of Rezoning Cases were Inconsistent
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In 2010 and 2011, 38 percent of rezoning cases were inconsistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Oak City Portraits
Krispy Kreme Challenge
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Thousands of runners participated in the annual Krispy Kreme Challenge Saturday, scarfing down a dozen doughnuts in the middle of a five-mile jog. The event raises thousands of dollars for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.
Raleigh Music Scene
Music Listings: Feb. 3-5
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Itching for some live music this weekend? Check out what’s playing in our live music listings.
Oak City Portraits
Skywalk Skyview
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A new view of the Edenton Street Methodist Church church spire, looking through the new skywalk under construction in downtown Raleigh.
City Council
Task Force: Water Rates Don’t Cover Costs
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A task force report released last month states that the long-term financial model for Raleigh’s water system won’t cover the $7 billion in repairs for infrastructure over the coming decades and doesn’t plan for drops in revenue during droughts.
City Council
City Mum about Troubled Google Talks
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Negotiations with Google to use Gmail as the city’s email provider have hit a snag over a point in the contract. City officials aren’t saying much on the topic, but said the stall could eventually affect the expected cost savings.
