Lobby of the Lawyers Building

In a few days, Wake County will hold a ground breaking ceremony for the new Justice Center on Salisbury Street. One year ago, two buildings and a parking deck were demolished to make way for this new court house. While most (including myself) focused on the loss of the iconic Garland Jones Building, there were few voices lamenting the loss of the older Lawyers Building.

What made this building significant is that it was the last remaining part of the once grand State Theater, which opened in 1924 and closed around 1975. The Lawyers Building served as the entrance and lobby.

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The second annual Bee Ball hosted by the Beehive Collective is Saturday, May 22nd at the Berkeley Cafe. Last year’s event was a real hoot with some fantastic music and dapper-dressed folks, this year will be no different. Tickets are $10 and the money goes to a good cause.

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This Friday at DesignBox will see an art show and concert sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon. A bit out of the norm for First Friday exhibits, this show will feature not only music and art, but a free photo booth, LocoPops, and Only Burger.

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