Get Your Sparks Before They're Gone!

Remember the post from just over a year ago about Sparks?

Well you better get your energy beers and brews while you can... because the folks at the FDA are on the hunt!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/health/policy/14fda.html

I personally used to be a big fan of the Budweiser energy drink (B^e, or something to that extent?), but it was a rare find (much like the elusive Sparks Light with the light blue label). Any other fans of alcohol with a jolt?

Get On the Bus - for FREEEEE!

Everybody sing with us, Huey Lewis style: "Don't need money, don't need fame. Don't take no credit card to ride this train BUS!"

This past weekend the R-Line* was launched. This week, NC State ties into the R-Line with WolfProwl.

Via The Howl - an email from NCSU's Student Body President

WolfProwl - NC State's connection to downtown Raleigh
For years, students have been seeking a way to access the incredible entertainment district that is downtown Raleigh. Starting this Thursday, WolfProwl will make that connection for thousands of NC State students.

Service will run 9pm-3am every Thurs.-Sat. and tie into the "R-line" downtown circulator serving:
-Glenwood South
-Convention Center
-Fayetteville Street
-Moore Square & more

Tapping existing Werewolf routes, service will include:
-Main Campus
-Hillsborough St.
-Greek Village
-Wolf Village
-Avent Ferry Rd.
-Gorman St. & more

Service will run approximately every 30 minutes. Until more definitive arrival/departure times are known, riders can use the online Transloc service to find their bus. For more info, maps, & rules, click here: http://ncsu.edu/wolfline.

Student government is hosting a kickoff event will at 8:30pm Thursday on the steps of Talley - click here for info: http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=50513004804.There are already tons of online updates about R-Line, so check those out, too!

*Here's a quick definition of the R-Line from the City of Raleigh:"The R-Line will connect employees, residents, conventioneers and other visitors in the central business district to retail and entertainment venues, restaurants and parking. Two environmentally friendly hybrid electric buses, both with 36 seats, will be used on the route.

The R-Line will run every 10 to 15 minutes. Hours of operation for the new service will be 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 2:15 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday."We'll see you Downtown!

Sparks > Zima

Sparks > Zima?



Apparently so!From the N&O: Zima zeroing out of beverage market

"Distributors are being asked to put the caffeinated alcoholic beverage Sparks on retail store shelves to make up for Zima's absence."By the way, did we mention that Buckhead serves Sparks?

Enjoy!

Haircolor XPerts & Buckhead Saloon Gratefully Acknowledge Catwalk for the Cure Supporters

NEWS RELEASE

August 22, 2008

Haircolor XPerts & Buckhead Saloon Gratefully Acknowledge Catwalk for the Cure Supporters

Many local businesses and individuals have played a major role in Saturday, August 23^rd’s fundraiser for the JDRF.

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(Raleigh, NC) – Julie Forsyth, Sales Manager for Buckhead Saloon, and Reneé Adkins, Artistic Director of Haircolor Xperts, announced today their grateful acknowledgement of the amount of local support for Catwalk for the Cure, a philanthropic fashion show to be held on Saturday, August 23^rd, 2008 at Buckhead Saloon with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Many local businesses and individuals devoted their time, professional resources, and financial contributions to the event in a variety of ways including in-kind donations, sponsorships, event supplies, make-up, fashion, model talent, and prizes. Those local businesses and individuals include: Autobell, Bird on a Rock Inc., Bonefish Grill, Buffaloe Lanes, Café Carolina, Chik-fil-A, Cookies by Design, Domino’s, Fedex-Kinkos, 5 Star Restaurant & Bar, 42^nd Street Oyster Bar, Q-Shack, Jiffy Lube, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, Moe’s, Spectrum Screen Printing, Lamont Farmer, Lowe’s Food, The Loop, Maggie Moo’s, Magic Corner, Reedy Creek Golf Course, Red Hot & Blue, Red Lobster, SB Couture, Spectrum Screen Printing, Stanley Steemer, Starbucks, and the Umstead Hotel & Spa.

“The amount of support for this event that our friends and colleagues have provided is truly astonishing”, says Adkins, whose son was diagnosed seven years ago with Juvenile Diabetes when he was only 10 years old. “It really speaks volumes about the businesses and more importantly – the business-owners in this area”, added Forsyth, “this event will produce so much more of a financial impact for the JDRF than it could have without the amount of support we’ve received.”

The original designs that will be on display at the show are the talent of Brooke Holland Designs from her Feather Collection and Meschantes Corsitry. The vintage designer duds set to be modeled during the show have been donated for use by Stuff, a local consignment shop with a knack for vintage couture fashions. The dramatic hair and make-up that will also be featured is provided by volunteer designers from Haircolor Xperts and the professional stage make-up retailer, Magic Corner, who donated over $700.00 worth of products for the show.

The doors will open at Buckhead Saloon at 7:00pm on Saturday for the event with the show starting at 9:30pm. Tickets are available in advance for $10.00 at Buckhead Saloon in Downtown Raleigh as well as at both Triangle locations of Haircolor Xperts located in Cary’s Arboretum Shopping Center and Raleigh’s Cameron Village. Day-of tickets will be $12.00 at Buckhead Saloon.

Attendees will have more opportunities to further support the fundraiser at the event by participating in on-location raffles and purchasing event apparel including t-shirts and tank tops at the fashion show. The evening’s big prize for those who purchase raffle tickets at the show is a one-night stay for two at Cary’s Umstead Hotel & Spa valued at over $380.00 – which was graciously provided by the Umstead Hotel & Spa for the event.

For more information, please contact Julie Forsyth, Sales Manager for Buckhead Saloon, at 919-829-7254 or by email at JForsyth@BuckheadRaleigh.com.

Media Links:

Buckhead Saloon – Raleigh: http://www.BuckheadRaleigh.com

Buckhead Saloon – Raleigh on MySpace: http://www.MySpace.com/BuckheadRaleigh

Haircolor Xperts: http://www.hcx.com/

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: http://www.jdrf.org/

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About Buckhead Saloon

Buckhead Saloon is a private club for members and their guests located at 411 West Morgan Street. Located in Downtown Raleigh, Buckhead Saloon is one of the most popular nightlife destinations in the growing Warehouse District. Designed to resemble a Rocky Mountain ski lodge, Buckhead Saloon offers engaging on-site entertainment provided by signature Buckhead Bands and local favorites paired with Raleigh’s hottest DJs. Buckhead’s always changing on-site promotions keep the party going all year long and an outgoing staff ensures everyone who visits Buckhead has an undeniable good time. For more information, visit Buckhead Saloon online at http://www.BuckheadRaleigh.com or join the social network online at http://www.MySpace.com/BuckheadRaleigh. For special event information and reservations, please contact Julie Forsyth, Sales Manager for Buckhead Saloon, at JForsyth@BuckheadRaleigh.com or by calling 919-829-7254.