On Saturday, July 3 at 10 a.m., children of all ages will decorate their bikes and participate in the bike parade. The best decorated bikes could win first and second place awards. All participants should meet at Moe’s prior to the 10 a.m. start time.

After the parade, there will be a watermelon eating contest.  There will be separate divisions for adults and children. In addition to watermelon king or queen bragging rights, winners will also receive prizes.

Other activities include: face painting, caricatures, crafts and other activities for kids.  You can even enter a pie in our contest.  The whole celebration will take place concurrently with the Farmers’ Market that is on The Commons Lawn.

For more information, please visit http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/news/1944/
Cross Currents Chamber Music Festival Gala at CAPTRUST Tower – July 5 – 8 p.m.

The Cross Currents Chamber Music Arts Festival is July 2-11 in Raleigh and Cary.  The festival program includes many different events and concerts featuring the Brussels Chamber Orchestra, Pierre Anckaert Quintet, Gavriel Lipkind, Will Scruggs, Mallarme Chamber Players, and North Carolina Symphony members.

Monday, July 5, North Hills will host the festival Gala in CAPTRUST Tower.  Come enjoy music, dancing, drinks and hors d’oeuvres with the Brussels Chamber Orchestra, Pierre Anckaert Quintet, and Will Scruggs.

The Brussels Chamber Orchestra began in 1999 by young international artists with a passion for chamber music.  The unique group does not have a conductor, which musicians believe stimulates a greater personal investment in the orchestra’s music.  The orchestra has previously participated in many international tours and they are now scheduled to stop in North Carolina.  The Gala will also feature Pierre Anckaert Quintet, who has collaborated with the Brussels Chamber Orchestra in his new CD “Strings Attached” and saxophonist, Will Scruggs.

The gala will begin at 8 p.m. on July 5 in CAPTRUST Tower at North Hills.  Tickets may be purchased online at  https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSale?action=selectPerformance&performance_id=1259761.  For a chance to win tickets, check out the North Hills Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/NHRaleigh?ref=ts.

For more information, please visit http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/news/1948/

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“Iron Man 2,” currently the No. 1 movie in the country, opened last weekend and we (triangle.com) decided to have a meetup centered around the film. We needed to find a good location for our Twitter group to dine and watch the movie so we reached out to North Hills. They were more than willing to host and the Iron Man 2 Tweetup was born!

There were 17 of us who enjoyed a great lunch at Fox and Hound that included pizza, wings and really good chips n’ salsa. The wait staff and management were very attentive and really took care of us.

Of course the movie was the main attraction. After lunch we headed over to Regal Movies at North Hills 14 for the 4 p.m. showing. We were able to secure great seats and our group almost took up an entire row! Everyone in our group — and seemingly everyone else watching — thought the movie lived up to the hype. It was full of action and the cast was phenomenal. As we exited the theater most of us said we couldn’t wait to see it again. We also talked about the many one-liners in the movie, like “Get your own roof!”

The Iron Man 2 Tweetup group had a great time and appreciate North Hills for hosting. This was a great way to spend four hours on a Saturday.

Mike Williams (@triangledotcom, @imikewilliams)

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“Our North Hills gallery is in such an ideal location, with all of the growth around the midtown section of Raleigh, the foot traffic, the visibility and accessibility,” says Nancy McClure, ArtSource’s co-owner. By combining the two galleries, ArtSource is hoping to streamline their award-winning art operations (Metro Bravo “Best Place to Buy Art” four years in a row), make it easier for art lovers to see all available inventory without having to gallery hop, as well as cutting down on gallery staff having to shuttle art between the two locations. In addition, the new location will have a full service framing shop– something that the original North Hills gallery was lacking. “Since opening our North Hills galley in 2005, we have had to send our framing customers over to the Five Points gallery, something which has proved inconvenient for both clientele as well as our staff,” according to Sharon Tharrington, ArtSource’s founder. “We are looking at this expansion in a very positive light, and hope that this transition will continue our history as the best place to view and purchase art in the Raleigh area,” she said.

During the transition, ArtSource North Hills will continue with regular business hours of Monday – Sat, 10am-6pm and Sundays 1-5pm. After May 1st, the Five Points gallery will be available by appointment only until they finally close their doors sometime around June 30. Trying to thin out inventory before the transition, ArtSource Five Points will be offering a sale starting February 1st. A Grand-Reopening & 20th Anniversary Celebration will be scheduled for later in the year, and ArtSource plans on being fully transitioned to the newly expanded space by the end of June 2010.

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This post was submitted by Susanna Pantas.

WHO: North Hills and HMUMC Medical Supply Drive

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 20 to Friday, Jan. 22 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

SUPPLIES REQUESTED:

• Plastic or fiberglass casting
• Suture 3-0,4-0 nylon
• Suture instrument kits
• Betadine
• 4×4 dressing
• Roll gauze
• Web roll for casting
• Saline IV and irrigation
• Injectible pain medication
• Injectible antibiotics IV and IM Rocephin, Ancef, Kflex
• External fixture
• Tools to put the in (tool boxes)
• Traction bows and pins
• Blankets
• Sheets
• Towels
• Wash clothes
• Food
• Tarps
• Health kits, which should include specific items*:

• o     1 hand towel (15” x 25” up to 17” x 27”)
• o        1 wash cloth
• o        1 comb (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
• o        1 nail file or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)
• o        1 bath-size bar of soap (3 oz. and up)
• o        1 toothbrush (single brush only in original wrapper; no child-sized brushes)
• o        1 large tube of toothpaste
• o        6 adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages
• o        *Note: All items should be placed inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag. No other items should be included in the Health Kit.

WHERE: North Hills between Learning Express and LensCrafters. North Hills is located at the corner of Six Forks Road and the I-440 beltline. Please bring much needed medical items. This event will occur rain or shine.

CONTACT: If you would like to volunteer to help collect items this weekend, please contact us at info@northhillsraleigh.com.

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Kane Realty welcomes the following new tenants and/or expansions of existing tenants:

• BeyondBlue Interiors: relocating from Cary’s ArboretumPiola: new restaurant concept to Raleigh
• Varsity Men’s Wear: relocating from Crabtree Valley Mall
• ArtSource Fine Art & Framing Gallery:  expanding its current North Hills space closing its ArtSource location in Five Points
• dilly dally at Oh Baby!: expanding its current North Hills space and closing their North Raleigh store

Tenants that have already been announced for the expansion, opening in 2010 include:

• Bruegger’s
• Harris Teeter
• Henry’s Fine Italian Gelato
• 131 Main Restaurant
• Midtown Nail Spa
• Salon Blu
• Zoë’s Kitchen

What do you think about these new tenants? Which ones are you most excited about?

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It’s that time of year again. I don’t know about you, but I’m pumped!

I love finding gifts for family, picking out a Christmas Tree (only losers use fake trees), putting up lights, going to Holiday parties and listening to Christmas Music (Trans Siberian Orchestra is great for this).

North Hills is getting into the spirit, too.

Their Holiday Open House is  Thursday, November 21 from 6pm-8pm. On Saturday, November 21st, there will be a ton of great festivities at North Hills, starting at 3pm with Ice Skating on the Commons, crafts for the kids with Mrs. Claus, and miniature pony rides.

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Visit the holiday greens market for garlands, wreaths and other festive decorations for the holidays
• 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.- Ice-skating on the Commons Lawn, crafts and miniature pony rides
• 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Enjoy horse and carriage rides, train rides, elves, Frosty, Rudolf and Victorian Carolers
• 4 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.- Caroling around the tree and musical entertainment
• 5:40 p.m. to 6 p.m.- Special guest WRAL-TV anchor Pam Saulsby will introduce Santa Clause for the tree lighting

Photo opportunities with Santa will be held immediately following the tree lighting.

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USO of N.C. will collect items for veterans and their families to enjoy at CAPTRUST Tower during the ceremony. Requested donations include food, furniture, small appliances, storage containers, electronics, cleaning supplies and entertainment items.

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 – Veteran’s Day – Rain or shine
10 – 11 a.m.

Note: Should it rain, the flags will not be flown but the ceremony will continue.

WHERE: Corner of Park and Market Street and Front Street in the North Hills expansion off of Six Forks Road in Raleigh

Coming from I-440 on Six Forks Road, turn right onto Front Street into the new North Hills development. The five, 30-foot flag poles will be on the left outside CAPTRUST Tower.

WHY CARE?

• According to Census 2000 data, more than 13 percent of North Carolina’s population is comprised of veterans.
• Miss North Carolina International Julie Tesh is an avid USO supporter and will participate in the Veteran’s Day ceremony.
• Several employees of Kane Realty Corporation, the developer of North Hills, are former members of the U.S. military and will attend the event.

This month, a significant portion of the $1 billion North Hills expansion begins opening for residents, tenants and guests. The flags will fly outside one of the most recently completed developments, CAPTRUST Tower

The completed North Hills expansion will include:

• 1 million square feet of office space
• 250,000 square feet of retail space
• 1,800 residential units
• 800 hotel rooms
• 3 new parks

For more information on the USO, visit www.uso-nc.org

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You can also enjoy extended shopping hours though December.

Special store promotions and events:

• With the purchase of $100 or more, receive two free tickets to see “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” on Dec. 1 at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts’ Memorial Auditorium
• Enter for a chance to win $500 in “North Hills Christmas Cash”
• Sip complimentary hot chocolate and hot apple cider
• Enjoy strolling carolers and Christmas tunes while you shop

·         Pick up a copy of the November/December Midtown Magazine to receive “Midtown’s Holiday Shopping Card at North Hills.” Midtown Magazine is available at newsstands throughout North Hills. The shopping card is good for discounts at participating North Hills shops and restaurants. Shopping cards are valid through Dec. 31. A partial list of participating tenants and discounts is at http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/news/main/?p=1484.

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This post was submitted by Patrice.

Happy Halloween!

Here are some of the activities going on tomorrow here at North Hills.

Halloween Activities

• Arts and Crafts: 8 a.m. to noon
• Pumpkin Painting: 8 a.m. to noon
• Kiddie Costume Contest: 10 a.m.
• Pet Costume Contest: 10 a.m.
• Bluegrass music from Tims Family Band: 10 a.m. to noon
• Trick-or-Treating throughout participating North Hills stores: Noon to 6 p.m.

I hope you’ll be having a fun and safe time tomorrow night. What are you (or your children) dressing up as this year? Let us know in the comments and feel free to send any pictures to webmaster@northhillsbuzz.com!

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“Offering free Internet access at North Hills helps us offer a unique visitor experience that distinguishes the community,” said John Kane, Kane Realty Corporation chairman and CEO. “Our goal is for North Hills to be a one-stop shopping, dining, working, living and playing destination. With the addition of WiFi, we’re making it even more convenient for people to stay connected to the things that are important to them while they enjoy North Hills.”

Looks like North Hills beat downtown Raleigh to the punch (free WiFi is coming there in the Fall). I think this is a great initiative, and remember thinking earlier this year when people were talking about the free WiFi in downtown Raleigh that we should have this at North Hills as well.

I’ve always been a fan of working at Panera Bread because of their free WiFi, but I look forward to being able to work in other places now. How will this change where you work (and maybe eat) at North Hills?

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