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2015 Code4Lib Midwest Meeting

2015-04-13T20:38:23Z

JeffMudge:

== Code4Lib Midwest 2015 Meeting ==

Mark your calendars -- The Ohio State University Libraries will be hosting the Code4Lib Midwest 2015 meeting in Columbus, OH.

===Location===
Code4Lib MidWest meeting will be hosted by [http://library.osu.edu The Ohio State University Libraries].
* '''When''' - July 23 and July 24, 2015
* '''Where''' - [http://library.osu.edu Thompson Library], room 165 at OSU
* '''Who''' - contact person: Terry Reese (reese.2179@osu.edu )

===Logistics===

'''Suggested Hotels'''

* [http://www.theblackwell.com/ '''The Blackwell Inn'''] (2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH 43210 :: +1 (614) 247-4000)

-The Blackwell Inn is located on campus, roughly 0.2 miles from the Thompson Library.

* [http://www.varsityinn.com/ '''The Varsity Inn South'''] (1445 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43212 :: +1 (614) 291-2983)

-The Varsity Inn South is roughly 1.7 miles from the Thompson Library.

'''Directions, restaurants, and more'''

=== Schedule ===

==== Thursday, July 23rd ====
TBA

==== Friday, July 24th ====
TBA

===Social Media Goodness===

Twitter hash tag: [https://twitter.com/search?q=c4lmw&src=typd #c4lmw]

===Technical Details===

* We'll have a Projector station with hookups, as well as a community PC Laptop with Powerpoint.
* Both a wired and wireless mic
* Wifi

==Programming Sign-up==

Code4Lib Midwest programming depends on the folks attending the conference. Please consider giving a presentation or lightning talk, or submitting your ideas for the hackfest/workshop.

Share what you are working on! Add your name and a description below. Please also let us know how long you'll need, and whether you prefer Wednesday or Thursday (or if it doesn't matter)

===Presentations or Workshops===

===Lightning Talks===
Have something cool to share but you don't want to be in front of the room for more than 5 minutes? Lightning talks are for you. Sign up now or at the conference:

Suggested topic:
Benefits and risks of attempting user driven development : Early Adopters --> Use Cases --> Agile. Is this an art or a science, a structured process or a dialectic? (Linda Newman and team from UC)

==Registration==
Registration is free. List your name, affiliation, and email address here to register for the meeting. If you signed up and are unable to attend please remove your name or contact us, so that we can make room for others.

Contact Ryan Wick (ryanwick@gmail.com) with your preferred username to set up a Code4Lib wiki account, or ask Terry Reese (reese.2179@osu.edu) to add your name to this list if you prefer not to set up an account.:

# David Malone - Wheaton College (david.malone%wheaton.edu)
# Ralph LeVan - OCLC (levan@oclc.org)
# Britain Woodman - University of Michigan (britainwumichedu)
# Angela Galvan - Ohio State University (galvan.as@gmail.com)
# Carrie Preston - Ohio University (prestonc@ohio.edu)
# Laurie Lee Moses - Center for Black Music Research at Columbia College Chicago (lmoses@colum.edu)
# Sasha Griffin - Denison University (griffins@denison.edu)
# Daniel Weddington - Berea College (Daniel_Weddington@berea.edu)
# Ken Irwin - Wittenberg University (kirwin@wittenberg.edu)
# Jane Wu - Otterbein University (jwu@otterbein.edu)
# James Van Mil - University of Cincinnati (vanmiljf@ucmail.uc.edu)
# Nathan Tallman - University of Cincinnati (tallmann@ucmail.uc.edu)
# Sean Crowe - University of Cincinnati (crowesn@ucmail.uc.edu)
# Glen Horton - University of Cincinnati (hortongn@ucmail.uc.edu)
# Linda Newman - University of Cincinnati (newmanld@ucmail.uc.edu) (If we reach 50 and UC has more than it's share of attendees let me know.)
# Jeffrey Mudge - Wheaton College (jeffrey.mudge@wheaton.edu)

The capacity of our venue requires us to cap participation at 50. Beyond that, please put your name, affiliation and email address on the wait list and we'll email you if a spot opens up for you.

===Waitlist===

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Midwest

2014-04-07T20:57:39Z

JeffMudge: /* Registration */

== Code4Lib Midwest 2014 Meeting ==

Please join us July 23-24 in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the Code4Lib Midwest 2014 conference.

This informal conference will feature short lightning talks, longer presentations, workshops, a technology-infused hackfest, and site visits to local technology companies. We'll spend 2 days learning about technology and code in libraries, archives and museums from colleagues throughout the Midwest.

We are working out the details: keep an eye on this space!

===Location===
Code4Lib MidWest meeting will be hosted by [http://gvsu.edu/library Grand Valley State University Libraries].
* '''When''' - Wednesday, July 23rd - Thursday July 24th, 2014
* '''Where''' - [http://gvsu.edu/library/maryidemapew Mary Idema Pew Library] at GVSU
* '''Registration Cost''' - Free!
* '''Planning Committee''' - Kyle Felker (felkerk@gvsu.edu), Erin Fisher {fisherin@gvsu.edu), Eric Kunnen (kunnene@gvsu.edu), Kristin Meyer (meyerk@gvsu.edu), and Matthew Reidsma (reidsmam@gvsu.edu)

===Logistics===
Hotels, directions, restaurants and more coming soon!

===Social Media Goodness===

Twitter hash tag: #c4lmw

===Code of Conduct===
Code4Lib Midwest is dedicated to a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. Our anti-harassment policy can be found at: [[C4LMW14 Code of Conduct]]

==Programming Sign-up==

Code4Lib Midwest programming depends on the folks attending the conference. Please consider giving a presentation or lightning talk, or submitting your ideas for the hackfest.

Share what you are working on! We would also love to hear some ideas for a Sunday morning workshop/hackfest. Add your name and a description below.

===Presentations or Workshops===
Have something cool to share? Tell us about it. If you want someone to teach something to you, put that here as well.

* Eric Echeverri and Steve Lonn on the digital open badges initiative that is taken place at the University of Michigan, specifically Digital Badges for libraries. Steve Lonn will be joining us via Gtalk for an in depth understanding of this technology. Eric will go over the technical details of exporting badges into the Mozilla backpack for learners. This application is done in ruby and is up and running at [https://mblem.umich.edu https://mblem.umich.edu]

===Lightning Talks===
Have something cool to share but you don't want to be in front of the room for more than 5 minutes? Lightning talks are for you. Sign up now or at the conference:

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===Hackfest===
Pitch an idea you can work to solve in 3 hours or so, or join with someone else who has a project. Stuck on something at work? Find a buddy here to help you. Want to make something new and fun? Here's your chance for free labor. We'll have a hackfest idea basket at morning coffee, or you can leave your ideas on the wiki. Of course, you can also just show up with your idea. We're not the boss of you.

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==Registration==
Registration is free. List your name, affiliation, and email address here to register for the meeting. If you signed up and are unable to attend please remove your name or contact us, so that we can make room for others.

Contact Ryan Wick (ryanwick@gmail.com) with your preferred username to set up a Code4Lib wiki account, or ask Matthew Reidsma (reidsmam@gvsu.edu) to add your name to this list if you prefer not to set up an account.:

# Julia Bauder, Grinnell College Libraries. bauderj - at - grinnell - dot - edu
# Eric Lease Morgan, University of Notre Dame, emorgan - at - nd - dot - edu
# Alexa Hagen, University of Michigan MLIS Student, alexa.hagen - at - gmail - dot - com
# John Fink, McMaster University. john.fink - at - gmail - dot - com
# Lisa Rabey, librarian for hire, lisa - at - biblyotheke - dot - net
# Aaron Collie, Michigan State University, collie - at - msu - dot - edu
# Ranti Junus, Michigan State University, junus-at-mail-lib-msu-edu
# David Malone, Wheaton College, david dot malone at wheaton dot edu
# Cole Hudson, Wayne State University, cole - dot - hudson - at - wayne - dot - edu
# Brian Zelip, University of Illinois, bzelip -at- illinois -dot- edu
# Michael Perry, Northwestern University, michael -dot- perry -at- northwestern -dot- edu
# Joshua Neds-Fox, Wayne State University, jnf - at- wayne - dot - edu
# Kelly Germain, Davenport University, kelly -dot- germain -at- davenport -dot- edu
# Jeremy Prevost, Northwestern University, j-prevost at northwestern dot edu
# Jeffrey Mudge, Wheaton College, jeffrey dot mudge at wheaton dot edu
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The capacity of our venue requires us to cap participation at 40. Beyond that, please put your name, affiliation and email address on the wait list and we'll email you if a spot opens up for you.

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== Previous C4L Midwest Regional Meetings ==

* [[2010 (Inaugural) Code4Lib Midwest Meeting]]
* [[2011 Code4Lib Midwest Meeting]]
* [[2012 Code4Lib Midwest Meeting]]
* [[2013 Code4Lib Midwest Conference]]

== Mailing list ==

For better or for worse, Code4Lib "Midwest" has low-traffic [http://groups.google.com/group/code4lib-midwest mailing list/Google group]. Consider subscribing.

2014 Social Activities

2014-03-04T22:50:51Z

JeffMudge: /* Newcomer Dinner, Monday 3/24 */

The Social Activities Group is working on several events and social opportunities for after conference hours. We will be adding more events as they come along. Watch this page!

Also, if you find a cool event to go to, and want to share the wealth with others, feel free to add the event to the page. :)

== Planned Events ==

=== Newcomer Dinner, Monday 3/24 ===

First time at code4lib? Join fellow c4l newbies and veterans for an evening of food, socializing, and stimulating <strike>discussions about</strike> demonstrations of the many uses of <strike>bacon</strike> <strike>XML</strike> EZProxy alternatives.

Code4Lib veterans, you're invited too. Join us in welcoming the newcomers!

'''Plans'''
* When: Monday 3/24
* Time: 6 PM (ish) or whenever you can get your group together
* Mastermind (if you have any questions): [mailto:yoosebec@grinnell.edu Becky Yoose]

''Guidelines:''
*Max of '''6''' per group
**Please, no waitlisting
**Some restaurants can hold multiple groups of six. It is up to you to investigate the venue to see if this is possible.
*ID yourselves so we can get a good mix of new people and veterans in each group
**New folks - n
**c4l vets - v
*One leader needed for each location (declare yourself! - '''Vets are highly encouraged to lead the group''')
**Leader duties
***Make reservations if required; otherwise make sure that the restaurant can handle a group of 6 rowdy library tech type folks
***Herd folks from hotel to restaurant (know where you're going!)
*See a restaurant that's not listed? Feel free to add one, '''but please make sure that it is open that Monday evening.'''

'''Restaurants'''

'''Under .5 mile from hotel'''

[http://bukuraleigh.com/buku/ bu ku] (Global street food)
# Bohyun Kim - v (leader)
# Junior Tidal - n
# Brian Rogers - n
# Vanessa Lucas - n
# Ashley Blewer - n

[http://www.oxfordraleigh.com/ The Oxford] (Gastropub)
# Roy Tennant - v (leader) 6:30 reservation set
# David Bass - n
# Dan Moore - n
# Jack Reed - n

[http://www.sonoraleigh.com/index.php Sono] (Japanese)

[http://www.lavoltarestaurant.com/ La Volta] (Italian)

[http://ac-restaurants.com/pooles/ Poole's] (Local food)
# Jean Rainwater - v (leader)
# Cynthia (Arty) Ng

[http://calaveraraleigh.com/ Calavera Empanada & Tequila Bar] (Empanada)

[http://bigeasync.com/ The Big Easy] (New Orleans/Creole)

[http://postatuscangrille.com/ Posta Tuscan Grille] (Italian)

# Julia Bauder - v

[http://www.mecca-restaurant.com/ The Mecca] (Diner/Southern)

[http://busybeeraleigh.com/ Busy Bee Cafe] (American)
# Ken Varnum - v (leader) -- reservation for 6 people at 6:15. Send me your contact info at varnum umich edu.

[http://ac-restaurants.com/beasleys/ Beasley's Chicken + Honey] (Southern)
# Rosalyn Metz - v (leader)
# Chad Nelson - v (insubordinator)
# Andrew Pasterfield
# Aaron Coburn - n
# Arcadia Falcone -n
# Mike Beccaria - v
# '''Full group!'''

[http://ac-restaurants.com/chucks/ Chuck's] (Burgers)

[http://ororaleigh.com/ Oro] (Tapas vegan options)

[http://www.jimmyvsraleigh.com/ Jimmy V's Osteria and Bar] (Italian)

[http://bidamanda.com/ Bida Manda] (Laotian)
# Dre - v (leader)
# Heather Rayl - n
# Ranti Junus - v

[http://www.tnnirishpub.com/ Tir Na Nog] (Pub)

[http://sitti-raleigh.com/index1.php Sitte] (Lebanese) - Meet in the hotel lobby at 6 pm; look for the short woman in the big brown hat
# Becky Yoose - v (benevolent dictator/leader) contact me at b.yoose at the google machine in case you might run late
# Michael Gibney - n
# Steven Holloway - n
# Jeffrey Mudge - n

[http://www.thepit-raleigh.com/ The Pit Authentic Barbecue] (BBQ)

Group 1
# Joshua Gomez - v (leader) (I have reservations for 6 people at 6pm. Send me your contact info: gomezjn_AT_usc_DOT_edu)
# Andrew Darby - v
# Tammy Allgood Wolf - n
# Jim LeFager - n
# Michael Daul - n
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Group 2 (Can we keep this mostly newbies, please?) - '''Reservations for 6 at 6:15 PM'''
# Mx Matienzo - v (leader)
# Cary Gordon - v
# Mark Breedlove - n
# Coral Sheldon-Hess - n (pumpkin cornbread!?!?!)
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[http://www.gravyraleigh.com/ Gravy] (Italian)

[http://theboroughraleigh.com/ The Borough] (Pub)

[http://www.theremedydiner.com/ The Remedy Diner] (Diner (lots of Veg*n options))

[http://www.centroraleigh.com/ Centro] (Mexican)

[http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/raleigh/ Flying Saucer] (Pub)

[http://brewmastersbarandgrill.com/ Brewmasters Bar and Grill] (Brewpub)
# Esmé Cowles - v (leader)

'''.5 to 1 mile from hotel'''

[http://www.518west.com/ 518 West Italian Cafe] (Italian)

[http://boylanbridge.com/ Boylan Bridge Brewpub] (Brewpub)

[http://www.mantraindiancuisinebar.com/ Mantra] (Indian)

[http://mtfujinc.com/SushiO/ Sushi O] (Asian)

[http://zakyrestaurant.com/ Zaky Restaurant] (Mediterranean)

[http://sullivanssteakhouse.com/raleigh/ Sullivan's Steakhouse] (Steak)

[http://bia-restaurant.com/ Bia ] (New American)

[http://www.18seaboard.com/index.html 18 Seaboard] (Contemporary American)

[http://sushibluescafe.com Sushi Blues Cafe] (Japanese)

[http://www.therockfordrestaurant.com/About.aspx Rockford] (American)

[http://www.tylerstaproom.com/ Tyler's Restaurant and Taproom] (Pub)

[http://bluemangoraleigh.com/ Blue Mango] (Indian)

[http://mellowmushroom.com/store/raleigh Mellow Mushroom] (Pizza)

[http://tascabrava.com/index2.html Tasca Brava] (Spanish)

[http://clockworkraleigh.com/index.html Clockwork] (Pub)

[http://dostaquitosnc.com/ Dos Taquitos] (Mexican)

[http://nappertandysraleighnc.com/ Napper Tandy's Irish Pub] (Pub)

[http://www.thaiphoonbistro.com/ Thaiphoon bistro] (Thai)

'''More than 1 mile from hotel'''

[http://www.peacechinanc.com/ Peace China] (Chinese)

[http://www.ddandnb.com/ Davids Dumpling and Noodle Bar] (Asian)

[http://www.abyssiniarestaurant.net/5.html Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant] (Ethiopian)

=== James B. Hunt Library Reception and Tour, Tuesday 3/25 ===

A reception and tour of the James B. Hunt Library on NCSU's Centennial Campus will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 5:00-7:30 PM. See the library, which opened in January 2013, through the eyes of the students in the over 3,000 Instagram photos in the [http://d.lib.ncsu.edu/myhuntlibrary My #HuntLibrary] project. The furniture alone has generated interest, as shown on the [http://chairsofhuntlibrary.tumblr.com/ Chairs of Hunt Library] Tumbler site.

'''Travel to Hunt'''

Buses will begin loading at the Sheraton at 5:00 PM after the day's sessions have concluded. The Hunt Library is 4 miles from the Sheraton.

'''Reception'''

Pizza and light snacks will be made available in the Multipurpose Room, along with soft drinks and beer from the [http://www.ncsu.edu/foodscience/Sheppard/NCSU-12004%20Brewery%20Brochure1.pdf NC State Brewery].

'''Tour'''

Attendees will be welcome to embark on a self-guided tour of the library. Library staff will be on hand at selected locations, including hi-tech spaces such as the [http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/huntlibrary/bookBot bookBot] robotic book delivery system, the [http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/spaces/teaching-and-visualization-lab Teaching & Visualization Lab], the [http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/spaces/creativity-studio Creativity Studio], the [http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/spaces/game-lab Game Lab], and the [http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/spaces/makerspace Makerspace].

'''Travel back to the Sheraton'''

Buses will begin to load for the return trip at 6:45 PM. The last bus will leave the Hunt Library at approximately 7:45 PM.

=== #libtechwomen meetup, Tuesday 3/25 ===

An informal meetup for women and their friends in library technology for networking and fun. Come join us! Learn more about #libtechwomen at [http://libtechwomen.org/about.html].

Where: TBA

Time: Evening after the tour :c)

=== A/V Geeks Present: When Computers Were Young, Wednesday 3/26 ===

[http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/ A/V Geeks] maintains a collection of over 23,000 old 16mm educational films from various decades of the 20th century, including such classics as [http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/library-story-the-1952/ The Library Story (1952)], many obtained from school and government auctions. Media archaeologist [http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/skip-elsheimer/Content?oid=1183990 Skip Elsheimer] holds themed showings of selected films at events around the Triangle and in other states.

This event, [http://kingsbarcade.com/2014/03/26/av-geeks-present-when-computers-where-young/ When Computers Were Young], will include "Actual 16mm school films that introduce us to the wonderful world of computers and their potential future -- all before Google!" Films will include Disney's Ethics in the Computer Age and more. This showing is an all ages, public event that is part of a series of monthly shows held at [http://kingsbarcade.com/ Kings Barcade], but the event has been scheduled and themed with the Code4Lib crowd in mind.

'''When:''' Doors open at 7:30 PM.

'''Where:''' Located two blocks from the Sheraton, Kings is a 250-capacity live music venue with a full bar and several local beers on tap. Kings is directly connected with the [http://neptunesparlour.com/ Neptunes Parlour], a cocktail lounge with classic arcade games, pinball, and nightly DJ's. The new [http://garlandraleigh.com/ Garland] Indian restaurant, operated by the same owners, is also downstairs.

'''Cost:''' The event is free with a suggested $5 donation.

'''Signup:''' Please add your name to the [http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2014_AVGeeks_Signup sign up list] if you would like to attend so that we can inform the organizers about the level of interest

== Social Map - Places of Interest==

[https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=211601269129937460559.0004d8d5902e5e3d04b05&msa=0&ll=35.782519,-78.640223&spn=0.01464,0.01929 Code4Lib 2014 Amenities Map, Downtown Raleigh, NC] - Amenities that are within walking distance of the Sheraton or the R Line circulator

== Local Events ==

[http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/explore/arts Map of downtown arts and cultural entertainment]

[http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/event-calendar/2014/3 Calendar of downtown events]

[http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/explore/shopping Map of downtown shopping]

=== Exhibits, Showings, Museums ===

*[http://naturalsciences.org/ North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences]
**[http://naturalsciences.org/nature-research-center Nature Research Center]
**Exhibit - [http://naturalsciences.org/exhibits/special-exhibits Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution] (final day March 23)

*[http://www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh/Home.aspx North Carolina Museum of History] Exhibits:
**[http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/event/exhibit-opening-cedars-in-the-pines Cedars in the Pines]
**[http://www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh/SeeOurExhibits/CurrentExhibits/NorthCarolinaandtheCivilWar/The_Bitter_End.aspx North Carolina and the Civil War: The Bitter End, 1864-1865]
**[http://www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh/SeeourExhibits/CurrentExhibits/Watergate.aspx Watergate: Political Scandal & the Presidency]

*[http://www.nchistoricsites.org/capitol/ North Carolina State Capitol]

*[http://camraleigh.org/2014nc-arts-council-artist-fellowship/ NC Arts Council Artist Fellowship Award Exhibition] at the [http://camraleigh.org/ Contemporary Arts Museum]

*[http://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/ NC Museum of Art Calendar]

*[http://artspacenc.org/about-us/visit/ ArtSpace]

*[http://www.raleighcitymuseum.org/index.shtml City of Raleigh Museum]

*[http://calendar.activedatax.com/ncstate/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/1/2014&todate=3/31/2014&display=Month&type=public&eventidn=9669&view=EventDetails&information_id=27372 Remnants of the Floating World: Japanese Art from the Permanent Collection] at the [http://www.ncsu.edu/gregg/index.html NCSU Gregg Museum of Art & Design]

*[http://www.joellane.org/ Joel Lane Museum House]

*[http://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/PRecRecreation/Articles/MordecaiHistoricPark2.html Mordecai Historic Park]

=== Outside Activities ===

* [http://www.triangleglides.com/ Triangle Glides] Segway tours, standup paddleboard rentals

* [http://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/PRecDesignDevelop/Articles/CapitalAreaGreenwayTrailSystem.html Capital Area Greenway Trail System]

* [http://www.ncartmuseum.org/museum_park/visit_park/ NC Museum of Art: Museum Park] Scenic trails and outdoor art

* [http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/raleigh/index.htm National Register of Historic Places]

* [http://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/index.php JC Raulston Arboretum]

=== Run Clubs ===

'''Monday Night'''
* [http://www.nogrunclub.com/ Nog Run Club] - 6:00 PM at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub: 3-5 mile routes, followed by team trivia, $1 pasta, and beer specials

'''Tuesday Night'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/events/553725497983418/ Natty Greene's Run Club] - 6:00 PM at Natty Greene's Brewery: 1, 3, 5 mile routes
* Big Boss Run Club - 7:00 PM at [http://bigbossbrewing.com/age-verification.aspx?returnTo=%2f Big Boss Brewery]: 3-6 mile routes followed by beer specials

'''Wednesday Night'''
* Margarita Run Club - 6:00 PM at [http://www.centroraleigh.com/ Centro] restaurant: 3-5 mile routes followed by taco bar and margarita specials
* [http://www.ymcatriangle.org/programs-services/fitness-wellness/walking-running-clubs/alexander-family-ymca-0 Trophy Brewery Runs] - 6:00 PM at Trophy Brewing: 1, 3, 5 mile routes

== Local Food ==

[http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/explore/dining Map of Downtown Restaurants & Dining]

=== Restaurants ===

[http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/01/30/3577164/2014-best-restaurants-in-the-triangle.html News & Observer 2014 Best Restaurants of the Triangle]

[http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/LocationSearch?locationSection=1218750 Indy Weekly Triangle Dining Guide]

'''Fayetteville St. District''' (0-0.4 miles north)

* [http://clydecoopersbbq.com/ Clyde Cooper's BBQ]
* [http://garlandraleigh.com/ Garland] Indian
* [http://ac-restaurants.com/beasleys/ Beasley's Chicken & Honey] Fried Chicken, Chicken and Waffles (''Ashley Christiansen'')
* [http://www.sonoraleigh.com/ Sono] Sushi
* [http://www.capitalclub16.com/Capital_Club_16/Home.html Capital Club 16] Eclectic pub grub
* [http://sitti-raleigh.com/ Sitti] Lebanese
* [http://ororaleigh.com/ Oro] Tapas (vegan options)
* [http://www.centroraleigh.com/ Centro] Mexican
* [http://www.centroraleigh.com/ Chuck's Burgers] (''Ashley Christiansen'')
* [http://www.oakcitymeatball.com/ Oak City Meatball Shoppe]
* [http://www.gravyraleigh.com/ Gravy] Italian-American
* [http://www.gravyraleigh.com/ Buku] Global street food
* [http://www.boltbistro.com/ Bolt] Bistro, Steakhouse, Seafood

'''Moore Square''' (0.3-0.5 miles east)

* [http://bidamanda.com/ Bida Manda] Laotian
* [http://www.theremedydiner.com/ Remedy Diner] Veg*n and non-veg*n
* [http://www.cafeluna.com/ Cafe Luna] Italian (Tuscan)
* [http://calaveraraleigh.com/ Calavera] Empanadas and tequila
* [http://www.bigedscitymarket.com/ Big Ed's] Diner
* [http://www.mosdiner.net/ Mo's Diner] American (New)

'''Warehouse District''' (0.2-0.7 miles west)

* [http://www.thepit-raleigh.com/ The Pit] Whole-hog, pit-coooked BBQ
* [http://thefictionkitchen.com/ Fiction Kitchen] Veg*n
* [http://ac-restaurants.com/pooles/ Poole's Diner] American/Diner (''Ashley Christiansen'')
* [http://joseandsons.com/ Jose and Sons] Mexican/Southern fusion
* [http://humblepierestaurant.com/ Humble Pie] Tapas (Live jazz on Wed.)
* [http://www.heatseekershrimp.com/ Five Star] Asian (Traditional and creative)
* [http://roastgrill.com/ Roast Grill] Just hot dogs (''as seen on Man v. Food'')

'''Glenwood South''' (0.6-1.3 miles northwest)

* [http://www.42ndstoysterbar.com/ 42nd St. Oyster Bar] Seafood
* [http://therockfordrestaurant.com/ Rockford] American (New)/Pub grub
* [http://www.518west.com/ 518 West] Italian
* [http://www.second-empire.com/ Second Empire] American (New)

'''Seaboard Station/Person St.''' (1.0-1.2 miles north)

* [http://www.18seaboard.com/ Seaboard Station] Southern, American (New)
* [http://jbetskis.com/ J. Betskis] Central & Eastern European
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stanbury/359649790802483 Stanbury] Contemporary
* [http://piebirdraleigh.com/ Piebird] Sweet and savory pies
* [http://stationraleigh.com/ The Station] American (Traditional)

'''West towards NC State''' (1.2-2.2 miles west)

* [http://www.irregardless.com/ Irregardless Cafe] veg*n options
* [http://www.abyssiniarestaurant.net/5.html Abysinnia] Ethiopian
* [http://www.ddandnb.com/ Davids Dumpling & Noodle Bar] Asian

'''Five Points''' (2.5 miles north)

* [http://bloomsburybistro.com/bistro.restaurant.raleigh/ Bloomsbury Bistro] American (New)
* [https://nofo.com/ NOFO @ The Pig] American (New), Brunch
* [http://lillyspizza.com/ Lilly's Pizza] Pizza and beer

'''Other Inside-the-Beltline Raleigh'''

* [http://guasaca.com/ Guasaca] Venezuelan (6 miles)
* [http://glenwoodgrill.com/ Glenwood Grill] American (Traditional), Southern (4 miles)

=== Desserts ===

* [https://viderichocolatefactory.com/ Videri Chocolate Factory]
* [http://www.escazuchocolates.com/ Escazu Artisan Chocolates]
* [https://plus.google.com/113675251912407366356/about?gl=us&hl=en Crema] Ice cream

=== Coffee ===

* [http://morningtimes-raleigh.com/ Morning Times] (wifi) -- 3 blocks
* [http://ac-restaurants.com/joule/ Joule Coffee] (''Ashley Christiansen'', wifi, breakfast/lunch -- CNN eatocracy [http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2014/02/21/5-hottest-new-coffee-spots-in-the-u-s/ 5 hottest new coffee spots in the US]) -- 3 blocks
* [http://beneluxcoffee.com/ Benelux Coffee] (wifi) -- 4 blocks
* [http://www.sostacafe.com/ Sosta Cafe] (wifi, lunch) -- 2 blocks
* [http://www.cafemuertos.com/ Cafe de los Muertos] (wifi) -- 5 blocks
* [http://www.cafehelios.com/ Cafe Helios] (wifi, breakfast/lunch) -- 1.1 miles

There is a Starbucks in the lobby of the Marriott, next to the Sheraton.

== Local Drinks ==

[http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/explore/nightlife Map of Bars, Clubs & Live Entertainment]

=== Bars ===

'''Fayetteville St. District'''

* [http://www.raleightimesbar.com/ Raleigh Times] Draft Magazine Top 100 beer bar
* [http://www.busybeeraleigh.com/ Busy Bee] Draft Magazine Top 100 beer bar (The Hive is upstairs)
* [http://foundationnc.com/ Foundation] Cocktails, bourbon, local beer
* [http://neptunesparlour.com/ Neptunes Parlour] Cocktails, local beer
* [http://ac-restaurants.com/fox/ Fox Liquor Bar] Cocktails, local beer (''Ashley Christiansen'')
* [http://www.slimsraleigh.com/ Slim's] Dive bar (live music)

'''Moore Square'''

* [http://www.yelp.com/biz/landmark-tavern-raleigh Landmark Tavern] beer, back patio
* [http://www.tnnirishpub.com/ Tir Na Nog] Irish pub
* [http://calaveraraleigh.com/ Calavera] Empanadas and 40 tequila varieties
* [http://woodyscitymarket.com/ Woody's] Beer and wings

'''Warehouse District'''

* [http://brewmastersbarandgrill.com/ Brewmasters] Grill, 2012 Draft Magazine Top 100 beer bar
* [http://www.crankarmbrewing.com/ Crank Arm Brewing] Brewpub
* [http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/raleigh/ Flying Saucer] Beer
* [http://boylanbridge.com/ Boylan Bridge Brewpub] Brewpub

'''Glenwood South'''

* [http://www.cgracebar.com/ C Grace] Cocktails and live jazz
* [http://clockworkraleigh.com/ Clockwork] Retro cocktail lounge

'''Seaboard Station/Person St.'''

* [http://www.tylerstaproom.com/ Tyler's Tap Room] Beer

=== Breweries ===

[http://www.ncbeer.org/brewery-map/ Map of NC Breweries]

'''Walking Distance'''

* [http://www.crankarmbrewing.com/ Crank Arm Brewing] (0.3 miles)
* [http://boylanbridge.com/ Boylan Bridge Brewpub] (0.9 miles)
* [http://trophybrewing.com/ Trophy Brewing & Pizza Company] (1.2 miles)

[http://goo.gl/maps/haOiD Theoretical brewpub walking tour] [NOTE: Trophy has great pizza but limited seating. To finish with dinner consider going the opposite direction and eating in the Warehouse District or downtown]

'''Greater Raleigh'''

* [http://bigbossbrewing.com/‎ Big Boss Brewing] (3.5 miles, Raleigh)
* [http://raleighbrewingcompany.com/ Raleigh Brewing Company] (4 miles, Raleigh)
* [http://www.lynnwoodgrill.com/node/10 Lynnwood Brewing Concern] (9 miles, Raleigh)
* [http://www.loneriderbeer.com/ Lone Rider] (13 miles, Raleigh)
* [http://gizmobrewworks.com/ Gizmo Brewworks] (12 miles, Raleigh)
* [http://www.aviatorbrew.com/ Aviator Brewing Company] (17 miles, Fuquay Varina)
* [http://hosannabrewing.com/ Hosanna Brewery] (14 miles, Fuquay Varina)
* [http://deepriverbrewing.com/ Deep River Brewing] (16 miles, Clayton)
* [http://www.carolinabrew.com/ Carolina Brewing] (19 miles, Holly Springs)
* [http://www.bombshellbeer.com/ Bombshell Beer] (18 miles, Holly Springs)
* [http://www.whitestreetbrewing.com/ White Street Brewing] (18 miles, Wake Forest)

'''Greater Triangle'''

* [http://trianglebrewery.com/ Triangle Brewing] (Durham)
* [http://www.fullsteam.ag/beer/ Fullsteam] (Durham)
* [http://bullcityburgerandbrewery.com/Bull_City_Burger_and_Brewery/Home.html Bull City Burger & Brewing] (Durham)
* [http://thetopofthehill.com/ Top of the Hill] (Chapel Hill)
* [http://steelstringbrewery.com/ Steel String Craft Brewery] (Carrboro)
* [http://www.mysterybrewing.com/ Mystery Brewing] (Hillsborough)
* [http://whiterabbitbrewery.com/ White Rabbit Brewing] (Angiers)
* [http://doublebarleybrewing.com/ Double Barley Brewing] (Wilson Mills)

Other nanobrews: [http://subnoir.net/ Sub Noir Brewing] (Raleigh), [http://starpointbrewing.com/ StarPoint Brewing] (Carrboro), [https://www.facebook.com/sourwoodbrewingco Sourwood Brewing Company - Cider] (Durham)

=== Bottle Shops ===

* [http://tastybeverageco.com/ Tasty Beverage Company] About 1200 packaged beers and 6 draft beers (0.3 mile)
* [http://paddyobeers.com/ Paddy O'Beers] Bottle shop and tasting room (0.4 mile)
* [https://plus.google.com/116185965486400371099/about?gl=us&hl=en The Bottle Shop at Tyler's Taproom] (1.0 mile)
* [http://www.wineauthorities.com/ Wine Authorities] (1.3 miles)

==Raleigh Events March 23-27==

[https://www.mergerecords.com/25k Merge Records 25k] (March 22) Chapel Hill to Durham run, with post race party and bands at Motorco music hall (celebrating 25th year of Merge Records label)

===Sunday March 23===

* Apparently there's going to be [http://www.thepncarena.com/events/detail/2014-ncaa-division-i-mens-basketball-tournament some basketball game] at PNC Arena...
** If anyone else is crazy enough to pay the money for tickets email rosalynmetz [at] the gmail
* Another basketball game - [http://www.visitraleigh.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Cary-Invasion-vs-East-Carolina-Stealth/26414/ Cary Invasion vs. East Carolina Stealth], 6 pm
* [http://www.visitraleigh.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Civil-Rights-Through-Song/25383/ Civil Rights Through Song], Burning Coal Theater Company, at Murphrey School Auditorium, 2 pm
* Romeo and Juliet - Carolina Ballet at [http://www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com/event/carolina-ballet-private-event-3340 Fletcher Opera Theater]
* [http://calendar.activedatax.com/ncstate/EventList.aspx?fromdate=3/1/2014&todate=3/31/2014&display=Month&type=public&eventidn=9568&view=EventDetails&information_id=27101 LEO (the anti-gravity show)], NCSU Center Stage, 3 pm
* [http://triangleyarncrawl.com/ Triangle Yarn Crawl]
* [http://nuvyug.net/ India Fest] at Dorton Arena
* [http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/event/at-the-movies-frost-and-nixon At the Movies: Frost/Nixon] at NC Museum of History (free movie and lecture)

===Monday March 24===

===Tuesday, March 25===
* [http://www.visitraleigh.com/includes/calendar-of-events/NHL-Carolina-Hurricanes-vs-New-York-Islanders/24787/ NHL Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders], 7pm (for free bus see [http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/get-around/pepsi-caniac-coach Pepsi Caniac Coach])

===Wednesday, March 26===

===Thursday, March 27===

* [http://www.ncsu.edu/dance/events/PDP_SPR2014.html Panoramic Dance Project] at NCSU's Titmus Theater
* [http://www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com/event/north-carolina-artists-exhibition-3994 2014 Artists Exhibition - Raleigh Fine Arts Society] at Betty Ray McCain Art Gallery
* [http://www.ncdcr.gov/ncmoh/Home.aspx Watergate: Politics, Scandal, and the Media] Panel discussion at the NC Museum of History (reservation required)

== Music ==

'''Sunday March 23'''

* [http://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/event/447527-matt-schofield-raleigh/ Matt Schofield] at Pour House
* Action Bronson at [http://www.catscradle.com/events/ Cat's Cradle] (in Carrboro)

'''Monday March 24'''

* [http://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/csn Crosby, Stills & Nash] at Durham Performing Arts Center (in Durham)
* [http://southlandballroom.com/events/asleep-wheel/ Asleep at the Wheel] at Southland Ballroom
* [http://kingsbarcade.com/2014/03/24/moullinex-live-with-marbeya-sound/ Moulinex with Marbeya Sound] at Kings Barcade
* Devils Wears Prada with Ghost Inside, others at [http://www.lincolntheatre.com/schedule.htm Lincoln Theater]
* [http://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/event/497289-daley-raleigh/ Daley] at Pour House

'''Tuesday March 25'''

* Three 6 Mafia at [http://www.lincolntheatre.com/schedule.htm Lincoln Theater]
* [http://kingsbarcade.com/2014/03/25/kings-presents-axxaabraxas-captured-tracks-at-slims/ Axxa/Abraxas] at Slim's
* [http://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/event/497341-coast-2-coast-live-raleigh/ Coast 2 Coast Live Interactive Showcase] at Pour House
* Open Mic Night at [http://www.deepsouththebar.com/ Deep South]

'''Wednesday March 26'''

* [http://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/event/479771-pigeons-playing-ping-pong-raleigh/ Pigeons Playing Ping Pong] and Imperial Blend at [http://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/ Pour House]
* Mang (Ween tribute) at [http://www.slimsraleigh.com/ Slim's]
* Free Jazz Night at [http://humblepierestaurant.com/ Humble Pie]
* Open Mic Night at [http://www.deepsouththebar.com/ Deep South]

'''Thursday March 27'''

* Local Beer/Local Band night at [http://www.tnnirishpub.com/ Tir Na Nog]
* [http://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/event/497347-blue-sky-black-death-raleigh/ Blue Sky Black Death] at Pour House
* [http://www.deepsouththebar.com/event/492779-unifier-jessica-long-new-raleigh/ Unifier, Jessica Long & The New Kind] at Deep South
* [http://kingsbarcade.com/2014/03/27/good-graeff/ Good Graeff] at Kings Barcade
* Triathalon with Giant Giants at [http://www.slimsraleigh.com/ Slim's]
* Sarah Colonna (Comedy) at [https://center-stage.seatengine.com/venues/goodnights Goodnight's Comedy]

'''More Music Venues in the Greater Triangle'''

* Chapel Hill/Carrboro: [http://www.catscradle.com/ Cat's Cradle], [http://www.local506.com/calendar/ Local 506], [http://caverntavern.com/ The Cave], [http://www.chapelhillunderground.com/ Underground], [https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ Memorial Hall]
* Durham: [http://motorcomusic.com/ Motorco], [http://www.thepinhook.com/ Pinhook]
* Saxapahaw: [http://www.hawriverballroom.com/ Haw River Ballroom]
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