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Downtown Appetite For Art Recap

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Auctioneer looking for bidders during the live auction

The fourth annual Downtown Appetite For Art kicked off at Marbles Kids Museum on a Saturday evening that was markedly different than the first one in 2004. Then, Moore Square was almost quiet enough to hear tumbleweeds roll across the grass. This year the area was afire and loud as Downtown Live filled the streets with people.

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Moon Over The Marbles


This is the Marbles Kids Museum on Blount Street. Back in August, I posted a photo of what was then called Exploris. I certainly am not fond of the new name. I can understand that the name appeals to kids more, though. I mean heck, when taste tested against the same food without it, kids prefer food that has the McDonald’s logo. Brand perception starts at an early age, and Exploris could sound stuffy and boring to a young person.

The Exploris Building

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Raleigh. The structure to the right resembles a jellyfish gliding throught he deep sea. I love it.


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