For those residents that are new to the Raleigh area, you may be in the hunt for some type event that guides you around the city.  While Raleigh is full of fun and education cultural-type walking tours, my all-time favorite tour is the First Friday Gallery Walk! First Friday is by far one of the most popular tours around town; introducing the vibrant... [Read more...]

Tuesday, March 1, just happens to be National Pancake Day – my favorite food holiday!  I’m a huge fan of pancakes and always have been since I discovered the all-you-can eat pancake days in elementary school.  Ever since I’ve make it a point to always order pancakes when I go out to eat for breakfast. To celebrate the greatest food holiday of the year,... [Read more...]

Are you tired of paying $10 for a movie ticket at the local theater?  Do you wish you could somehow watch the upcoming March Madness on a TV screen larger than your own? You're in luck if you're a residnet at The Exchange at Brier Creek!  Our entire apartment community is invited to checkout and enjoy the movie theatre right here in our apartment community! Equipped... [Read more...]

If you’re looking for some comedic live theatre in the Raleigh area, then head on down to Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts to catch Mel Brooks’ The Producers the musical! Based on the Mel Brook's movie of the same name, which played in 1968, the tale tells of a down and out producer who writes the worst screen play in the history of movie script... [Read more...]

This Tuesday, February 15, and every third Tuesday of each month, bring the whole family for a night of play at the Marbles Kids museum for just $2 per person! Marbles Kids Museum delivers purposeful play in a big way.  Children can imagine, discover, and learn in dozens of interactive exhibits, daily educational programs, field trips, birthday parties,... [Read more...]

If you’re still looking to lockdown Valentine’s Day plans for Monday, then Taste Carolina has you covered!  How does dinner, drinks, and dessert with the love of your life sound?  Even if the ‘love of your life’ is just a good friend, the two of you are guaranteed to have a good time. This walking tour starts with a cocktail at 18 Seaboard, then... [Read more...]

With the temperatures in Raleigh still hovering around freezing at night, we want to remind everyone of the process for making sure your pipes don’t freeze and burst in your apartment home. The maintenance department would like to share this reminder: As temperatures stay near freezing at night, the chance of pipes bursting and creating a maintenance emergency... [Read more...]

For those residents that have wedding bells in their near future, chances are you’re up to your eyebrows in plans, appointments, tastings, and everything else that comes with being a bride.  If you still have some unanswered questions about the big day, then come out to the 2011 Spring Bridal Show next month at The Ezra Center right here in Raleigh, NC. You’ll... [Read more...]

We all seem to be collectors naturally.  With that habit comes the ‘pack rat’ mentality that encourages us to keep, store, and hang on to items that we probably don’t need.  This all results in clutter.  And with a ton of clutter in your apartment home, chances are you’re ready to create some more space!  There are several small staging tips that... [Read more...]