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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 Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Art Center, which is now on St. Claude Avenue in Arabi.
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Nate Sheaffer in his neon studio.
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 of Krewe of House Floats, I knew it was important to keep the spirit alive in our neighborhood, while supporting local artists and shops.”
Updated January 1, 2021 12:17 a.m. EST
By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor
Raleigh, N.C. With many New Year s 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 Year s 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 the pandemic, leaving the acorn to find a new home.
The acorn, made by sculptor David Benson, is displayed as part of an installation by artist Nate Sheaffer at
Updated December 27, 2020 5:50 p.m. EST
Raleigh, N.C. The traditional First Night Raleigh New Year s Eve celebration was canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns, but there will still be lots of early evenings First Night fun at
What s 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 display amid an art installation by artist Nate Sheaffer.
Sheaffer is teaming up with artist Mary Carter Taub for another display, the 2020 Year in Review, which will only be available at Nights of Lights on those dates.