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Sale of Joe Cox Paintings to Benefit Color Wall Restoration

Nine paintings by the late Joe Cox, noted RaleighÂ artist, color and light theorist andÂ beloved long-time NC State College of Design professor, will be sold as part of an effort to raise funds toward the restoration of the famous Hillsborough St. landmark,Â Color Wall.

As readers of Goodnight, Raleigh! know,Â after three decades of ‘on again, off again’ operation, the Color Wall, which is Â housed in the DH Hill Library, went dark for the last time nearly three years ago. Through the online effort initiated by Goodnight, Raleigh! lastÂ spring, and the generousity of donors, we are closing in on realizing our goal of a permanent restoration of Raleigh’s first significant work of public art.

Downtown Raleigh’s Vegetarian Options

by John Morris
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Part of the new vegetarian menu at Porter's

I swore off meat several years ago. I don’t remember the date or even the season. I just stopped one day without any deliberation. As a former meatatarian who couldn’t enjoy a meal without a substantial amount of protein, I had to adapt quickly. Having to explain the rationale for this life decision to my carnivorousÂ comrades is one I find myself answering on a regular basis. I usually mumble something about a family history of heart problems (completely true) and leave it at that. I prefer not getting in philosophical debates about what is moral and what isn’t.

Of course, I’m not here to talk about the personal decision. I’m going to talk about some of the restaurants downtown that make an extra effort for those who like to eat a meal or two without meat.

Space Invaders Invade Raleigh

by Paul Friedrich
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Several people on the outskirts of the beltline were lucky enough to witness this scene last Autumn. A rigid formation of invaders (space invaders) began their formulaic pattern of destruction only to be stopped by a quick thinking tank with precision shooting abilities. Many who missed it said they’d have paid a quarter to have seen this.
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Raleigh, Capitol of N.C.
by Raleigh Boy

This week Flashback Friday soars high above Raleigh’sÂ beloved State Capitol. TheÂ sophisticated 19th century Greek Revival buildingÂ has stood on this spot for 175 years.Â We’ll also take a peek at the history of this building and its predecessors. So climb aboard and enjoy the flight!

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