🌱It's Artsplosure weekend!+International Food Festival Coming In June

Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Raleigh and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• It's Artsplosure weekend!
• Boulted Bread has moved.
• International Food Festival is coming in June.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm late in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Raleigh:

1. Artsplosure will be taking over Fayetteville Street this entire weekend. Today and tomorrow, there will be more than 175 artisans showcasing their work at the free festival, as well as live music and kids' activities. There will also be several large, interactive installations including 'The Art of Pickleball', which include four art-covered pickleball courts that festival goers can use throughout the day. Hope to see you there! (Axios.com)
2. If you love Boulted Bread you will be happy to hear that they have moved to a larger space just around the corner from their original location. The award-winning business is now located at 328 Dupont Circle. Stop in an check out the new place, complete with plenty of indoor seating and of course lots of delicious bread. (WRAL News)
3. If you love food, mark your calendars for the International Food Festival, which will be held in Raleigh on June 3rd from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fayetteville Street. A wide array of vibrant cultures will converge to create a unique and appetizing celebration of food from around the world. Over 60 vendors will be on hand serving traditional dishes from their homelands. There will also be live performances of traditional dancing from various countries and a 1970s and ‘80s outdoor dance party. According to Walter Magazine, "The city of Raleigh Museum will offer special programming in conjunction with the event, including puppet shows, folk stories, face painting and story time." See you there! (Walter Magazine)

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Today in Raleigh:

• Play Day for a Cause at Kiddie Academy of West Cary (10:00 AM)
• Lookin for a Cure, Ocular Melanoma 5k (9:00 AM)
• Mobility & Flexibility Class (12:00 PM)
• Moving On (R) - Town of Cary Cultural Arts (5:00 PM)
• Spring Swing: Wine & Jazz Night (5:00 PM)
• The Lost Weekend: A Love Story (NR) - Town of Cary Cultural Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Raleigh - Government: "The following changes to Sip n' Stroll, our Downtown Social District, begin August 15! More locations (see new map) Start time begins at 10 a.m. (was 11) New permanent signs New permanent trash/recycling receptacles." (City of Raleigh - Government via Facebook)
• Raleigh City Farm: "Did you know ladybugs are not bugs but belong to the order Coleoptera with beetles? They experience four stages of growth: egg, larva, pupa and adult. During their larval stage, they are voracious and can consume up to 50 aphids daily." (Raleigh City Farm via Instagram)
• Downtown Raleigh: "This Sunday is Moore Square Market AND @artsplosure. If you ever wanted to attend a large-scale art festival and local farmers market in the same day, here’s your chance." (Downtown Raleigh via Instagram)
• GoTriangle: " We want to hear from you! The Recommended FY2024 Wake Transit Work Plan is designed to help improve connections and expand opportunities. Review the plans & submit your feedback by June 1." (GoTriangle via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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