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Return of the Rave: Revolution Raleigh

One of the newest additions to Raleigh’s evening line up is Revolution Raleigh. Combining stage acts by some of Raleigh’s local circus performers with dance music, cotton candy, and an amazing light show, Revolution Raleigh sounded like a refreshing change of pace from the usual hipster bar/gelhead danceclub dichotomy that pervades most of Raleigh’s downtown nightlife.

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Patient Child

A child patiently waits for me to focus an ancient film camera.

Cotton Candy Elvis

A cotton candy vendor sings Elvis

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