Last month, we shared the announcement that Goodnights Comedy club will be closing its doors later this year. And while there is no official closing date, people aren’t afraid to show their feelings towards this news —
Reader Celeste R. says, “I’m greatly saddened to hear the news about the changes that are coming to Morgan St. and Charlie Goodnights. It will be very much missed on my walks to the YMCA, not to mention the memories from late ‘80s and early ‘90s college years at the club.”
The comedy club has been a local entertainment staple since 1983 + has featured some of the best comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, and Ellen DeGeneres.
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| Rendering courtesy of HM Properties
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The future of Goodnights
It looks like a new mixed-use property called 865 Morgan may take over the former Goodnights space. HM Partners (the developers behind Edison Lofts, the Dawson, and Powerhouse Square) is currently under contract to buy the site + has already filed rezoning plans with the City of Raleigh.
If approved, the new development would feature 401 apartments, 9,000 sqft. of retail space + a parking deck. Construction is slated to begin in 2022.
However, don’t fret because this is not a goodbye. Goodnights is expected to reopen in another location + has an active calendar of comedy events for the foreseeable future. |
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Weather
○ 61º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌤️
NowOpen
○ A new Pan-Asian restaurant, LuLuBangBang, recently opened its doors. The restaurant — owned by The Chapel Hill Restaurant Group + Raleigh-based chef William D’Auvray — is located at 5418 Page Rd. in Durham. TryThis: Crispy scallion pancakes with zesty black vinegar dipping sauce. 🍽️ (Bites of Bull City)
Outdoors
○ Friends of the Mountain-to-Sea Trail (MST) have announced the full two-day schedule for this year’s unGathering of Friends — a virtual event for anyone interested in learning about the MST + celebrating recent trail completers. Register here for the unGathering on Friday, Mar. 26 and Sat., Mar. 27. 🥾
Civic
○ The City of Raleigh is now asking residents to participate in its newest survey for the Dix Edge Area Study. The goal of this survey is to collect feedback on affordable housing, transportation, land use, and stormwater. The survey will be open through mid-March. 🌳
Development
○ In our conversation yesterday, we provided information on Tax Incentive Grants + Tax Incentive Financing. We failed to note, however, that these are two different things. If Kane Realty’s application for a TIG is approved, the City has said it will not incur any public debt. We apologize for the confusion. 🧱
WaterCooler
○ In a recent bulletin, officials from the Town of Chapel Hill have stated large crowds will not be allowed to gather on Franklin St. following the UNC vs. Duke game. The Tar Heels will play the Blue Devils Sat., Mar. 6 at 6 p.m. — learn more here. 🏀
Read
○ Raleigh food blogger Jillian Glenn is releasing her first cookbook, Easy Low-Cal Vegan Eats this summer. The cookbook will include 60 recipes under 400 calories per serving + is now available for preorder. Sounds tofu-lly awesome. 😋(Raleigh Magazine)
PlanAhead
○ In case you don’t have plans for next weekend yet — Cabin Fever is bringing its Drive-in Laser Light Show to the NC State Fairgrounds March 11–14. The shows will feature throwback hits and current pop music synchronized to lasers + graphic effects. You can purchase tickets online. 🚘 (Triangle on the Cheap)
Number
○ According to NCDOT, crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 1 million pounds of litter from state roadways in the last two months — the largest accumulation of roadside litter since the pandemic began. You can help reduce litter by holding on to trash until it can be disposed of properly, keeping a litter bin in your car + recycling whenever possible. ♻️(WRAL)
Health
○ A group of UNC students has created a sanitization device that uses UVC lights to disinfect belongings — such as water bottles, phones, keys, wallets, small packages, backpacks, laptops, and books — from COVID-19 and other bacteria. The students have already sold ~5,000 Ultra Loop units + are advocating for the implementation of it on college campuses. 😷(CBS 17)
Coronavirus
○ Essential workers — including first responders, food and agriculture producers + U.S. Postal Service workers — are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals with underlying health conditions will be eligible in three weeks. 💉(WRAL)
Correction
○ Yesterday we mistakenly said that the City of Raleigh does not collect bagged yard waste as part of its seasonal collection program. This was inaccurate — bags should be clear plastic or biodegradable paper. Solid black bags will not be collected. We apologize for this error. 🍂
Drink
○ Winc delivers a world of wine right to your door. Take their simple 6-question quiz and get wine paired to your taste preferences. The best part? You’ll receive 40% off + free shipping (read: 4 bottles of vino for under $39). 🍷 Ⓟ
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Believe it or not, this isn’t a scene out of Jurassic Park. This photo was actually snapped on the West Ellerbee Creek Trail in Durham.
There’s no need to be alarmed if you stumble upon this 30-foot brontosaurus made out of cement. Back in 1967, the gigantic dinosaur was a part of an interactive exhibit for the Museum of Life and Science (formerly known as the then known as the Bull City Children’s Museum.) But due to Hurricane Fran in 1996, the exhibit was destroyed + only a single dino survived.
Find the hidden dinosaur for yourself + learn more about its history here. 🦕 |
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Arts
○ Mindful Museum: Art-Making Demonstration | Wed., Mar. 3 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | $6+ | An artist will create an original piece of work while walking viewers through a meditative, centering activity to relax the body + mind.
Show
○ Virtual Sights and Sounds Concert Series | Wed., Mar. 3 | 8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The internationally-recognized chamber ensemble Pacifica Quartet will be performing a livestream concert. 🎻
Talk
○ Tar Heel Tales | Wed., Mar. 3 | 1–2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The NC Museum of History is hosting a reading of the children’s book Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles. This event is part of an ongoing series. 📗
Learn
○ Musical Conversations | Wed., Mar. 3 | 7–8:30 p.m. | Virtual | $10 suggested donation | Nashville-based musician Maya de Vitry will host a workshop on songwriting and how to use convey emotion through words. 🎙️ |
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