#OutandAboutAva enjoys The Wolf @theatre_raleigh #TRTheWolf #Raleigh #FamilyFun #soNCsavvy

March 6, 2016SobeSavvy Leave a comment

Hey Raleigh….are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Well there is nothing to fear but lots to cheer for at this family friendly performance of The Wolf! This encore production is back by popular demand and runs from March 3-20 at the Kennedy Theatre.

Theatre Raleigh‘s Theatre for Young Audiences production of The Wolf is “a story of courage, redemption and baked goods.” The Wolf, played by the talented Quincy Ellis, is the antagonist from all your favorite Fairy Tales… Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, and The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Remember all those cautionary tales from our childhood? Well now you have the opportunity to join Peter, Little Red and the Three Little Pigs as they band together to defeat the Wolf!

This Saturday, I attended the 3 pm show with my husband and 4 yr old daughter who was a bit concerned if the show was going to be “scary”. I assured her the wolf was not real and by the end of the show she was quite a fan of the wolf!
Our physical proximity to the production added a unique level of intimacy rarely seen in today’s performing arts. The story was told on a level that the kids could comprehend. Dancing and music are interwoven seamlessly in the play.
We watched the animals do popular dances like the “whip and nae nae ” on the farm. That was some very clever choreography to modernize these childhood classics and bring these stories up to date!
We got a chance to briefly meet Director/Choreographer, Lauren Kennedy and like her I am extremely excited about what Theatre Raleigh has planned for their new Family Series!

The Wolf is a celebration of the power of teamwork and determination. Great life lessons to learn for the whole family. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/children and are available at http://www.theatreraleigh.com. Group rates available by calling the box office – 919-832-9997.

So grab the kids, tell your friends and plan to see a great show that brings dance, theatre and imagination together in a whole new way!
Here is some video to wet your appetite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXmItXsZ4Ak&feature=youtu.be

#FoodieFriday spotlight on @LocalsSeafood! From Boat to Table #NCseafood @ChadwickCreek oysters and more!

March 4, 2016SobeSavvy Leave a comment

This Past Sunday, my family and I headed down to the famous Raleigh Farmers Market. This is where fresh food in any category can be found. We were there specifically for fresh seafood.

North Carolina is blessed in many way. One way in particular is geography. We have mountains and we have beaches. The Atlantic is literally at our doorstep in the Eastern part of the State. In these waters, some of the freshest seafood in the world thrives here. Lucky for us, Locals Seafood Company http://localsseafood.com/ just happens to provide this bounty to the public.

Locals Seafood has a presence at the Triangle’s biggest weekend Farmers Markets. They can be found at farmers markets in Chapel Hill, Western Wake and of course in Raleigh. When we arrived there were a few enthusiastic customers ahead of us. Some of whom advised me that Locals Seafood is the ONLY place they buy their fresh seafood.

Locals’ menu constantly fluctuates with what is in season and available. This guarantees only the freshest regional seafood is available for their loyal customers.

Scallops, Sea Bass, oysters ,flounder and soft shell crabs were just a few items for sale at the market on Sunday.

We decided to get some soft Shell Crabs and make a soft shell crab Po Boy. Lightly fried in a mix of olive and vegetable oil…Semi Soft bread from our local baker worked well. We built it with dry cole slaw and Remoulade Dressing. Yum !

On Sunday, Locals had two types of fresh raw oysters available: Wild Oysters and Chadwick Creek oysters, which is located on the NC Inner Banks. We got a 1/2 dozen each and made them two ways.

First up were Raw Oysters w/lemon and a classic mignonette. As the pictures can attest, these were highly anticipated !

The second recipe we decided on was Oysters Rockefeller. Oven Baked w/Spinach, bacon and grated parmigiano- reggiano cheese until golden brown.

Last but definitely not least were what to do with our fresh flounder filet. How about Flounder Almondine?

Light egg batter and salt/pepper dusted flour dip and pan fried in Olive oil . We finished it with parsley flakes w/a side of asparagus tips. GREAT seafood sampler dinner from Locals Seafood. It just doesn’t get any fresher or any more local than this. Stop by one of the markets in Raleigh, Chapel Hill or West Wake this weekend and get buy your own fresh catch !

This #LeapDay, leap over to @FaireRaleigh @CameronVillage and Celebrate #NationalSurfandTurfDay

February 29, 2016SobeSavvy Leave a comment

Today is Feb 29th..Leap Day and National Surf and Turf Day! I suggest you celebrate by leaping over to Faire Restaurant to try their new menu highlighting a modern take on seafood, steak and small plates.

This month with the launch of the new and improved menu, Faire has added more small plate choices perfect for sharing with friends over a glass of wine. Chef Steve Zanini places a premium on finding the best ingredients for every dish on his menu. After taking a look at the menu online, I decided to come in for some cocktails and to give a taste to some of the small plates. The space is bright and airy. It is broken up with a nice lounge/bar area. The main dining room has large windows and a recessed waterfall ! Our server was attentive without being intrusive. The wonderful wine list is curated by Sommelier Mike Tinley. I had various dishes {shown below}. You can try many small plates or a large plate entrée. The choice is yours. Good Food. Good atmosphere and service. That is more than Faire. Next time you are in Cameron Village or want a special date night, try Faire.

Next month they start lunch hours and also they have a popular Sunday Brunch.

Enjoy my pictures from my visit to Faire ~Cheers!

* How beautiful is Faire’s Event Space?! It allows for 40 cocktail or 20 seated and features AV hookups for presentations,music,slideshows and more. Contact Events@FaireRestaurant.com

*If you love seafood..try the Crab Cakes with arugula, remoulade. Try this with a glass of Chenin Blanc, a newly added white on their wine list.

*A unique take on Surf and Turf: Shrimp & Pork Belly served with ancho, white cheddar biscuit,country veloutte

* These Frites are house cut russets accompanied with truffle aioli . Now this is how you elevate french fries !

*If you love quality Steak Tartare, this chopped c.a.b comes with capers shallots, mustard from Asheville,NC, egg yolk and crostinis

Left to Right: Sommelier, Michael Tinley and Executive Chef, Steve Zanini

Photographs of @BizMarkie 80s vs 90s Tour @RitzRaleigh ! A #soNCsavvy Recap

February 26, 2016SobeSavvy 1 Comment

Last night, party people came out in their 80s or 90s best, dressed and Ready to Party with DJ Biz Markie at The RITZ Raleigh !

From the moment I walked into the venue, I knew it was going to be a fun night ! The Ritz staff did a great job decorating according to the theme: from Rubic Cubes to movie posters from the era; a Moonman a la MTV, even Aquanet Hair Spray in the ladies Room ! Check out my slide show recap here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCPCf1wiXPE/

Two local Raleigh bands: 120 Minutes Band and Trainwreak played favorite hits from the 80s and 90s. DJ Biz Markie’s kept the party rocking with two full sets throughout the night.

Be Sure to Follow on Twitter & Instagram at @RitzRaleigh and like Facebook at facebook.com/RitzRaleigh for information and updates on the next fun concert or music event !

Everyone had a blast partying like it was 1999! Enjoy my #soNCsavvy event photos “As seen on the Scene” by SobeSavvy.Com !

#Raleigh Win tix to DJ @BizMarkie 80s vs 90s Tour @RitzRaleigh on 2/25! A #SobeSavvyGiveAway #soNCsavvy

February 12, 2016SobeSavvy 1 Comment

Come out in your 80s or 90s best, dressed and Ready to Party!

What: 80s vs 90s Party
with DJ Biz Markie

Where: The RITZ Raleigh
2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609

When: Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:30pm

Tickets on sale now via Groupon , Ticketmaster.com , Or at RitzRaleigh.com. The Ritz box office (opens at noon), or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

Two local Raleigh bands: 120 Minutes Band and Trainwreak square off for a battle of the decades, playing your favorite hits from the 80s and 90s. DJ Biz Markie’s “Got What You Need” as he spins two full sets and emcees throughout the night.

Be Sure to Follow on Twitter & Instagram at @RitzRaleigh and like Facebook at facebook.com/RitzRaleigh for information and updates!

SobeSavvy.Com will be there to capture the fun..check back here or Follow on Twitter & Instagram @IJust_LoveThis.
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*One Winner will be randomly selected to win a pair of tix . Giveaway ends 2/18 at noon . Good luck!

Hope to see you there!

Hey #Raleigh, Take Your #Valentine to #VitaViteRaleigh for #DateNight ! #WineBar #ArtGallery @downtownRaleigh #VitaVite #soNCsavvy

February 5, 2016SobeSavvy Leave a comment

Two things in life that my husband and I enjoy immensely are art and wine. Not necessarily in that order !

Since that’s the case, we headed into the downtown Raleigh warehouse district. Our destination was a new spot that we had heard alot of positive vibes about. A wine bar named Vita Vite in Italian that literally means “life” and “vine. I could also call it an art gallery that offers great wine.

The bar inhabits a gorgeous space with high ceilings and a roaring fireplace. Furnishings that are not shabby but definitely chic. Leather sofas and tables that make one feel as if they are at their wealthy cousins country home. Art work is everywhere and most is for sale. What an awesome way to support the art community here in Raleigh! Huge wall pieces and small pieces abound. High top tables and an attractive bar with beers on tap round out the front of the bar. In the back is another room where more art work is displayed and also can be utilized for private events and parties.

The wine list is curated by owner, Lindsay Rice. To say Lindsay is passionate about wine is SUCH an understatement. During a conversation that evening, she exuberantly explained that she wanted a space and bar where people would not feel intimidated or overwhelmed with a wine experience. She keeps the ever rotating list of wines short and pocket friendly. Lindsay advised she purposefully does not put specific tasting notes under the wines listed so as not to tell patrons what they SHOULD be tasting. This way they can experience it with no preconceived notions.

We enjoyed a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and a delicious Cab from California. It complemented a charcuterie board of bread, cheese and meats perfectly.

Enjoying all of this on a rainy night made it all the more special inside of this beautiful warm space by the fire. Intimate stylish and immersed in art, this was an awesome place for our date night. With Valentines Day coming up, the perfect place to go with that special someone.

P.S.If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc, Try this Hunky Dory 2014 from New Zealand at Vita Vite & Tell em’ SobeSavvy sent ya ! Cheers

#DWTSTour Dazzles @DPAC Tonight! @DancingABC #Raleigh #Durham #soNCsavvy

January 26, 2016SobeSavvy Leave a comment

DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!

‘Dance All Night’ Tour

Comes to DPAC TONIGHT on January 26, 2016

All New Show to Feature Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd, Emma Slater and Special Guest Stars to be Announced

Following back to back sold out tours, Dancing with the Stars: Live! has taken its all new production on the road. Fans of Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s leading entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, have the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live in Durham, NC tonight. The Dance All Night Tour brings it a one-of-a-kind touring production to DPAC and I am so excited !

This winter, Dancing with the Stars: Live! – launched its Dance All Night Tour which features a bigger cast than ever before including pro dancers Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd, Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry and Jenna Johnson *. In this all new production, the dancers are freed from the ballroom to bring you a 90-minute action-packed live show. Audiences will watch exciting and romantic performances, from choreography never before seen on Dancing with the Stars, to some of the most memorable numbers from show.

“This tour is going to be totally new and exciting! We’re traveling through America again with some of the hottest dancing you’ll ever see in a live show. You think you’ve seen us on TV, but seeing us on Dancing with the Stars: Live! is an experience like no other.” said Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

For up to date information, go to dwtstour.com. Follow on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/dancingwiththestars Twitter @DancingABC, #DWTS Instagram @DancingABC Vine @DancingABC

Please note *Cast subject to change. Alek Skarlatos announced via Twitter he will be missing the show tonight. Insert sadface here but at least my guest and I can perhaps find out where they get those beige salsa boots and also pickup a new dance step or two!

I am ready to be dazzled and amazed at the talented dancers tonight. Be sure to check back here on SobeSavvy.com or Follow Twitter/Instagram @IJust_LoveThis Hashtag #SobeSavvy #soNCsavvy for a recap of fun !

*Opening Number
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBBhDIqCXG1/

*Loved this Magic Mike Moment
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBBjRYeiXLL/

Hey #Raleigh, Enjoy the Magic of #TheNutcracker @CarolinaBallet @DECRaleigh ~Recap by SobeSavvy.com

December 21, 2015SobeSavvy Leave a comment

When you think of Christmas time traditions, seeing The Nutcracker is at the top of everyone’s list.

I had the pleasure to attend what has now become annual holiday season event at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. The Carolina Ballet, under the artistic direction of Robert Weiss puts on their production of The Nutcracker https://www.carolinaballet.com/program/the-nutcracker15.

It is America’s most popular ballet and for good reasons. Toy soldiers, pirouette of The Sugar Plum Fairy, the Tchaivosky score and beautiful choreography make it such an elegant experience. In it’s 15th years that the Carolina Ballet has presented this show they always make it seen fresh. Four years ago they added some new illusions to the party scene and one more was added last year. You simply felt the energy radiating from the dancers and the audience. It was indeed magical. My daughter is a bit too young now, but I really look forward to sharing this annual experience with her in the future.

Make it a family tradition and buy tickets today !

Please don’t forget to join the Carolina Ballet next year as they salute William Shakespeare throughout their spring season. It kicks off
February 4-21, 2016 with Love Speaks which is choreographed by Carolina Ballet Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett Shakespeare’s love sonnets are interpreted through movement and dance, set to period music of Vivaldi, Corelli and Purcell.

Before the show, make sure you take the opportunity to take pictures or buy a gift as a keepsake for yourself or a loved one this holiday season!

Make it a family tradition and buy tickets today !

Photos Courtesy Of @CarolinaBallet

#StarWarsTheForceAwakens @IMAXRaleigh @MoesTriangle #SWTFA #MarblesStarWars #StarWarsEvent ~#soNCsavvy Recaps

December 19, 2015SobeSavvy Leave a comment

We here at SobeSavvy.com can’t help but be excited for the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens ! We joined Storm troopers and Jedis from galaxies far and near in attending the Moe’s premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D at North Carolina’s largest screen Marbles IMAX in downtown Raleigh on December 18, 2015 at 7:00pm!
Guests were asked to arrive at 6pm for a pre show Star Wars-themed dining experience which included games and prizes courtesy of Moe’s Southwest Grill! Costumes were welcomed and many movie goers donned their favorite Star Wars themed outfit.
BuyCostumes.com BuyCostumes.Com had this cool Boba Fett costume that I planned to wear but it arrived as I was leaving for the event!

So plan B was a screen tee from Sears ! I snagged these items for my husband and myself.

Thanks to Moe’s Southwest Grill® Triangle-Area Locations for giving Fans a Chance to Win Tickets to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, truly one of the year’s most anticipated movie premieres! We enjoyed the food, fun and games at this private premiere party and appreciated the opportunity to skip the lines and be the first to experience a great movie ! Be sure to visit Facebook.com/MoesTriangle for even more chances to win tix to future premiere movie events. For a full list of Triangle-area Moe’s locations, please visit Moes.com/Find-A-Moes.
Please enjoy my photos from this fun event and be sure to get tickets to see this amazing film! ( I will not spoil by giving a review…I will just say Bravo and this is a movie not to be missed! Everything from the ensemble cast, to the music, special effects, good vs evil plots..both new fans and true fans will not be dissatisfied!)

Now go forth (and use the Force).

*As the song goes…”After the show is the after party” featuring my belated Boba Fett outfit. Lol, How Fun !

Goodnight and May the Force Be With You!

#OutandAboutAva celebrates @DisneyOnIce #100yearsofMagic #DisneyonIce @PNCArena ~#FamilyFun #soNCsavvy Recap by SobeSavvy.com

December 10, 2015SobeSavvy Leave a comment

Last night, we headed to the opening night in Raleigh of DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC
PRESENTED BY STONYFIELD YOKIDS ORGANIC YOGURT

The celebration of the century comes alive in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. You can catch this monumental ice skating spectacular at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC
from December 9 to 13, 2015. Tickets on sale now.

My daughter as well as everyone in the audience was thrilled to be a part of the magic of Disney as Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse led a parade of more than 50 beloved characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. They had an ensemble of Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana.

The wintry wonderland of Disney’s Frozen also came to life with Anna, Elsa and the hilarious Olaf, as they discovered that true love is the greatest magic of all. The “LET IT GO” performance came complete with snow flurries and frozen fractals all around !
https://www.instagram.com/p/_F34BEiXIg/

More exciting moments from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast displayed the legacy of Disney through 14 classic and modern stories. We were all impressed by the epic production that featured an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a breathtaking set. With over 30 melodious masterpieces such as “Let It Go!,” “You’ve Got A Friend in Me” and “Hakuna Matata,” Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is the ultimate Disney fan experience!
https://www.instagram.com/p/_F2AZZCXFh/

Tickets for Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic start at $20. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or buy online here : http://m.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/115097/2104113?camefrom=CFC_RBC For group rates and information call Group Tickets Plus at (919) 510-0641.

To learn more about Disney On Ice visit DisneyOnIce.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

This is definitely a family event that is filled with excitement and fun for all ages. #OutandAboutAva will cherish these memories that will last a lifetime ! Enjoy these pics from Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt opening night at PNC Arena !

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