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Black and Unknown Bards Present The Purple Flower

Shelley Lake 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

This May, Black and Unknown Bards present an outdoor, immersive performance of Marita Bonner's award-winning one-act play, The Purple Flower. Written in 1928, The Purple Flower is a surrealistic allegory for the decades after the end of slavery in America and a prediction for what would come to pass. Reserve tickets for The Purple Flower The Purple Flower is presented as part of SEEK Raleigh, an experimental public arts program of Raleigh Arts. Event Details When: Saturday, May 20 at 12:00 p.m. Location: The Pecan Grove (located beside the parking lot and basketball court) at Shelley Lake Park, 1400 West Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614 Cost: "Pay What You Wish" In the spirit of bringing historical Black literature to as many people as possible, Black and Unknown Bards presents The Purple Flower on a "Pay What You Wish" basis.  You choose your ticket price.  From $0 to infinity, your presence is WELCOME. Tickets: Ticket reservations are encouraged as seating is limited. Walk-ins are welcome. Reserve tickets

Black and Unknown Bards Present The Purple Flower

Shelley Lake 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

This May, Black and Unknown Bards present an outdoor, immersive performance of Marita Bonner's award-winning one-act play, The Purple Flower. Written in 1928, The Purple Flower is a surrealistic allegory for the decades after the end of slavery in America and a prediction for what would come to pass. Reserve tickets for The Purple Flower The Purple Flower is presented as part of SEEK Raleigh, an experimental public arts program of Raleigh Arts. Event Details When: Saturday, May 20 at 3:00 p.m. Location: The Pecan Grove (located beside the parking lot and basketball court) at Shelley Lake Park, 1400 West Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614 Cost: "Pay What You Wish" In the spirit of bringing historical Black literature to as many people as possible, Black and Unknown Bards presents The Purple Flower on a "Pay What You Wish" basis.  You choose your ticket price.  From $0 to infinity, your presence is WELCOME. Tickets: Ticket reservations are encouraged as seating is limited. Walk-ins are welcome. Reserve tickets

Building Safety Month – Moore Square Market

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

Building Safety Month is held each year during the month of May. Building safety professionals, including building code and fire safety officials, will be available at Moore Square Market on May 21 to answer your questions about how to make your home safe for you and your loved ones. Activities will be available for kids.

BPAC Policy Committee — to be rescheduled

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The Policy Committee focuses on pedestrian-related issues such as sidewalk construction and maintenance, crosswalk enforcement, and pedestrian safety. Meeting Schedule: The forth Monday of every month at 12 p.m. unless otherwise specified Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419 Members: Joe Caruso (Chair), Kari Barsness, Elizabeth Alley If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact [email protected]

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 309 & 327 Hillsborough Street

421 Fayetteville Street 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 530

May 22, 6:00 p.m 421 Fayetteville St, Suite 530, Raleigh, NC 27601 309 &327 Hillsborough St Pre-Submittal DX-20-SH to DX-40-SH (Additional Information) D Molly Stuart Thomas

Hybrid Midtown CAC Monthly Meeting

Eastgate Park 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC

Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting Monday, May 22, 2023, 7:00-9:00 pm 7pm -- Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC 7:05pm -- Review of Minutes of Prior MCAC meetings Discussion on Minutes, Followed by Amendment / Vote 7:10pm -- RPD officers Winkle and Tomczak, Activity and Crime Stat Report for Midtown Question and Answer 7:30pm -- 2023 MCAC Election Notice Discuss Vacancies, Upcoming Slate of Officers - Election in June 7:45pm -- City Council Updates 8pm -- Rezoning of Saint Mark’s Church Property - Briarcliff Neighborhood Bynum Walter, Raleigh Planning and Development Briarcliff Residents 8:50pm -- Old / New Business, Announcements, Remarks 9pm -- Adjournment In Person Location: Eastgate Park Community Center Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86172852122?pwd=cS92NjVIQng4TWRYUXBHSUpYc3hZUT09 Meeting ID: 861 7285 2122 Passcode: 347661 One tap mobile +16468769923,,86172852122#,,,,*347661# US (New York) +16469313860,,86172852122#,,,,*347661# US Visit our Midtown CAC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MidtownCAC

Dorothea Dix Park Leadership Committee

All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, the Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan. The Dix Park Leadership Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603. View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City's paperless system.

Planning Commission

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, May 23 at 9:00 a.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the City Council Chamber. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the city’s website and RTN 11. For more information about the meeting, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage. A. INVOCATION B. PUBLIC COMMENT C. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consent Agenda Process 2. Rezoning Z-72-22: S Blount Street, north of E Cabarrus Street (District C) D. OLD BUSINESS 1. Rezoning TCZ-09-23: Poole & Dowling Rd, at the southeast corner of the intersection of Poole Rd and the I-440 Beltline (District C) 2. Rezoning Z-88-22: Kindley St, northeast of the interchange of S McDowell St and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (District D) E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Rezoning TCZ-07-23: 4216 Whitfield Rd, at the southwest corner of the intersection of Battle Bridge Rd and Whitfield Rd (District C) 2. Rezoning Z-10-23: Carolina Pines Avenue & Cherry Circle, south of the I-40 interchange at South Saunders Street (District D) 3. Rezoning Z-17-23: West side of Jones Franklin Road. South of Centerview Drive. North of Woodsdale Road., (District D) F. APPROVAL OF […]

Economic Development and Innovation Committee Meeting

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR 1. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Go to our Council Committees page to get information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

Growth & Natural Resources Committee Meeting

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR 1. Omnibus Text Change List Go to our Council Committees page to register to join this meeting. You can also get information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

BPAC Planning Committee

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design, wayfinding, and bicyclist safety. Meeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419 Members: Pierre Tong (Chair), Mary Jo Gellenbeck, Celise Bravo-Taylor, Tammy Stern If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 902 & 916 Nowell Road

Westover Community Church 300 Powell Drive, Raleigh

May 23, 5:30 pm Westover Community Church, 300 Powell Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606 902 & 916 Nowell Rd Pre-Submittal R-4 to RX-4-PL-CU (Additional Information) D Tony Tate Thomas