Elvis Tribute at the Raleigh Little Theater

A lucky fan that got to go onstage and sing with Elvis

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Debbie, Nina, and Robert outside of the performance on Friday night.

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The past Friday I continued on in the same area as last week, the NCSU campus area of Hillsborough St.

Part of what I am trying to show people in this blog is the multitude of things going on in Raleigh's night life. I usually just go to a random area and start taking pictures. For this photo series, I happened to hear what seemed to be a concert, but I wasn't sure where it was coming from. I was walking down Clark Ave., close to the Cameron Village area.

I started sorting things out and guessed that it was something at the Raleigh Little Theater. As I approached, I quickly realized that it was a tribute to The King! Watching Keith Henderson perform Elvis songs was a real treat. Had I known this was happening, I would have brought a longer lens (better reach from far away) to capture the show.

The Bulldozer Building

The North Carolina Equipment Rental Building, aka The Bulldozer Building. You can read about it in the news here.

I can give some additional insight into recent developments. The building isn't going to be knocked down. Bob Young, the CEO of Lulu, has enormous respect for old buildings with character. As such, the building will remain intact. Additionally, the bulldozer sign itself won't be heading for the scrapyard.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

On the corner of Brooks And Clark Ave.

Some information from their official web site states that:

In 1953 the present church site at Brooks and Clark was purchased from North Carolina State College. To accommodate a membership that had outgrown the original building, plans for construction of an educational building and student center were begun. The first service in the newly completed building was on December 2, 1956.

Katmandu (Again)

Here recently I have had many shots with the bar Katmandu. In the case this week it happened to be purely coincidental, but I would like to spend a quick moment to talk about them.

When I first moved to Raleigh, my first experience of local music and clubbing was at the Comet Lounge, across from East Village. Sadly, they shuttered up and the building remained empty for some time. I do not have specific dates or information, but a while ago Katmandu opened in its place. I visited it a few times because they were dog-friendly. A friend of mine was bartending there and she said that dogs were ok if well behaved. I haven't been in a while (almost a year) so I can't say if this is still the policy.

Either way, it was nice being back inside of a place that was familiar, yet somewhat now a bit more mature. I'm happy to see it is still in business. The fact I can walk to it makes it even better!

The Corner of Daisy and Hillsborough

The area including Cup a Joe, PB's, and the Bulldozer Building.

Pantana's Pool Hall and Saloon

Adam and friends

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Ben the bartender

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Adam outside of the Pool Hall

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Several people I do not know

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Pantana's Pool Hall is a place I didn't know existed until the night I grabbed these photos. It is located in a red building with no sign or labels of any sort. It is across from Pantana Bob's ( PB's) on Hillsborough St.

The Farmhouse

The area including The Farmhouse, Blue Flame Tattoo, and Gumby's Pizza.

J&J Automotive Repair

Located @ 2812 Hillsborough St.

Dixie Trail and Hillsborough St

As you can tell from the last few images, I spent some time near the NCSU area. I'll probably showing images of the west end of Hillsborugh St for a while.

This is the corner of Dixie and Hillsborough, where East Village and Katmandu are.

Sylvia's Pizza

Sylvio and Juan working late at Sylvia's Pizza.

In front of Katmandu

Caroline on Saturday night

Capitol Comics

Side view of Capitol Comics. Located at 3027 Hillsborough St.

The Corner of Dan Allen and Hillsborough St.

Reader's Corner

This is perhaps my favorite bookstore in all of Raleigh. The fact that there is a selection of books for 25 cents (available 24/7) probably resulted in its #1 status with me. Located @ 3201 Hillsborough Street.

The Violin Maker

Located at the end of Hillsborough Street near the Capitol Building

Relaxing Outside of the Studio

Biko and Robert outside of the Down Studio (?) off Wilmington.

Wake Co. Emergency Services Building

The Corner of Fayetteville and Morgan St.

The Sheraton Hotel

I figured since I took so many pictures from the Sheraton that I should at least include one of the hotel itself.

U.F.O. over Raleigh?

Okay, I was being sensational. I assure you it's just the top of the Clarion Building.

More views from the Sheraton

I took several shots from this vantage point. I may as well post them, right?

View from the Sheraton

The area around the court house and jail as seen from the Sheraton.

Looch and Crew

Out and about on Wilmington St.

After the Carolina Roller Girls Derby

1st Degree Marie of the Cape Fear Roller Girls enjoying a drink after the derby.

An Evening at the Berkeley Cafe

I just happened to walk by and hear the music on Sept 7th at the Berkeley. The bass drum said Pyromatic, but I don't know the name of the band.

Below a parking deck

Somewhere near West Morgan St.

In front of a hot dog vendor

Lorris hanging out in the Warehouse District.

Sign for the Carolina Rollergirls

The Goldman Family

On First Friday, outside of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

At the Burrough

Friends on a Friday night


A server, Sneaky Q (or so says the receipt). They have great food and a great environment.

Ford Galaxie 500 on W. Martin St.

200 West Morgan at McDowell

Mort's Trophies and Awards

Located on W. Davie St.

Another view of Blount St.

A Horse-drawn Carriage

Walking down Wilmington St.

Old building by the Days Inn

Officer Keen

Officer Keen on bicycle patrol.

View of the Hamlin Drug Store