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Jennie James gets you through the workday. Get their official bio, articles and more!

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The Big Sexy Neon studio on Oretha Castle Haley in Central City. The space at 1618 Oretha Castle Haley surely never looked like this before. The Big Sexy Neon studio is filled floor-to-ceiling with fantastic new neon works and vintage signs waiting to be restored. There are fleurs-de-lis, there are corkscrews, there are quirky signs, there are gorgeous works of art — all on dazzling display. Nearly a year ago to the day, Nate Sheaffer signed a lease on the space that formerly housed the Zeitg...

Sign by neon artist Nate Sheaffer. The Garden District, bordered by the Uptown parade route on St. Charles Avenue, is a neighborhood that parties during Carnival time. The neighborhood’s Krewe of House Floats theme, “Garden Party,” reflects their spirit.  “One of the best parts of living in our amazing neighborhood is the access to so many magical Mardi Gras parades and the spirit of the season,” Garden District subkrewe Captain Meghan Caye Turner said. “When I heard the concept o...

Updated January 1, 2021 12:17 a.m. EST By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor Raleigh, N.C. — With many New Years Eve celebrations canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 came to a close amid soggy weather and less fanfare. The streets of downtown Raleigh are usually packed for the annual First Night New Years Eve celebration. The famous acorn, which is dropped at 7 p.m. and midnight, is the centerpiece in City Plaza. But this year, First Night Raleigh was canceled due to...

Updated December 27, 2020 5:50 p.m. EST Raleigh, N.C. — The traditional First Night Raleigh New Years Eve celebration was canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns, but there will still be lots of early evenings First Night fun at Whats different this year Instead of celebrating on the streets of downtown Raleigh on Dec. 31, First Night Raleigh has teamed up with the WRAL Nights of Lights for two nights (Dec. 30 and 31) featuring the famous copper acorn (made by sculptor David Benson) on d...