Goodnight Raleigh - a look at the art, architecture, history, and people of the city at night

A Different Way to Spell Christmas [UPDATED]

I suppose it’s the thought that counts. Or, so I thought! As I was taking this picture I assumed there had to be a reason for the misspelling. It’d be very hard to believe that someone would misspell Christmas, especially this close to the event — and it turns out that there was a very good reason for it.

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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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Sometimes, Motion

The number 6 Wolfline makes its last run down Hillsborough street for the night.
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    • Ginny: I love the second image the most. The color is beautiful. Thanks for the education!
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