Been To See The Bulls?

Summer is almost over and I only have one question for you…

Have you seen the Bulls yet? The Durham Bulls baseball team is still swinging hard this season and it’s about time you paid them a visit. Our boys have been doing well this season and even took home their seventh straight win yesterday at Lehigh Valley. Be there at their next home game cheering they on. Summer isn’t summer without a trip to see the Bulls. It’s gone by so fast, but now is the time to take advantage before the kids head back to school and reality sets in again! Head over to the official Durham Bulls website for the latest statistics and fun facts about our favorite Durham boys!

Their next home game is on August 5 against the Indianapolis Indians! The game starts at 7:05 pm and you can purchase your tickets online!

All In Good Time

The Raleigh Amphitheater and Festival Site is ready to bring you another knock-out concert. All you have to do is pick up your tickets!

The Barenaked Ladies are coming to Raleigh as a part of their All In Good Time tour. At 7:30 pm on Saturday, July 31, they will be tearing up the stage and YOU could be there to see it all!  The Barenaked Ladies are probably best known for their smash hits like One Week and Pinch Me. True fans know that they have not only been going strong since their Canadian formation in 1988 but have produced some truly amazing and sadly overlooked albums; the latest of which (All In Good Time) hit the shelves this past March.

Pick up your tickets today for a show that is sure to remind everyone how amazingly unique this band really is!

Sugarfix Sings

Attention Duke lovers. A Chapel Hill music sensation is about to take you on the  musical journey of the summer.

Billy Sugarfix is a singer/songwriter from Chapel Hill. His unique sound and passion for music have earned him rave reviews and descriptions such as ‘brightly-lit’ and “Sugarfix nails it”.

Sugarfix will be performing Wednesday, July 28 at 7:00pm in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for Duke students and faculty and children 12 and under get in for free.

Come out with your blanket and picnic basket for a truly heartfelt performance.

Wag Your Tail For Wags!

Here at West Village we welcome 4-legged friends of all kinds and love seeing happy pet-owner couples. One way to keep your pets happy is to spoil them rotten. At least that’s what I do… yes, guilty as charged!

Lucky for me, and all you other pet owners out there, Wag Pet Boutique is the perfect place to find great gifts, treats, clothes and toys for your furry friends! This upscale boutique offers only the highest quality products for your pet, because don’t they deserve the best?  Located at 7414 Creedmoor Road in Raleigh, Wag is the best place to get everything your pet needs to be happy, minus the unconditional love you give them everyday… that’s taken care of!  Not only do they supply you with everything you need to keep your pet happy, but also healthy! Wag carries top-of-the-line dog and cat foods designed for optimal performance and tip-top health!

You love your pet and want them to be happy and healthy. With Wag Pet Boutique, you can make it happen! My favorite part of Wag is bringing my pets in to select their own treats, so I know it’s something they really love. Best of all, Wag has monthly events for pet lovers and wannabe pet owners.

Farmer’s Market Party at Duke

Who doesn’t love fresh fruit, ripe vegetables, and the buzzing of honeybees?  Those are some of the joys of growing up in the South and enjoying summertime.  Well residents of the Durham area will be in for a treat July 16^th.  The Duke Farmer’s Market is up and running!

The Duke Farmers Market is celebrating this season with 10th anniversary in 2010. People who visit the market site will see tents, booths and trucks from farmers and vendors who are selling fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and herbs.  There will also be gift items, local pasture raised meats, roasted coffee beans and teas.  Also, if you need new ideas for healthy lunches, this is the place to be.  Cosmic Cantina, Jason’s Deli and The Picnic Basket will provide you with the health conscious meals.

Located near the Bryan Research Building , you can easily follows the directions and have a joyous day amongst nature.  The market will be held weekly until the end of July, and then will begin appearing every other week beginning August 13^th.

Live for Life is the sponsor for the Duke Farmer’s Market, and this year’s theme will celebrate the number 10 due to the 10th Anniversary of the market.  There is also a huge focus on making people “Locavores”, which are those of us who try to eat as much local food as possible.

So come on down to the Duke Farmer’s Market and meet the actual farmers who are growing your food!  To learn about weekly event updates, join their Facebook fan page!

Let’s Have a Garden Party!

Get your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets ready for an outdoor garden concert!  The Kingsbury Manx will be live Wednesday, July 14^th at the Sarah P. Dukes Gardens starting at 7:00pm.

The Kingsbury Manx’s 2009 release Ascenseur Ouvert is described as ‘one of the most gorgeous pieces of music compiled this year’ by Independent Weekly.  It’s a mixture of graceful music, with enough depth to tug at the soul.

Outdoor shows at Music in the Gardens concert series will take place rain or shine, on the Gardens Visitor Center Lawn. Pets are not allowed. Beverages, including alcoholic drinks (beer & wine), will be available to purchase. Patrons will be able to show up 30 minutes prior, and set up their very own picnic spots.

Come out Wednesday and join a cultural experience like none other.  Tickets will be $10 General Admission and $5 for Duke Students & Employees.  Kids 12 & under get in for free, so bring the whole family!  It’s a Garden Party!!!

Regulators…Mount Up!

The Regulator Bookshop, located on 720 Ninth St, Durham, NC 27705, is top notch when it comes to local book suppliers.  Serving the residential community, & the numerous students who live here for college.

Weekly live events include authors discussing their literature and answering any questions the public may have.  Dan Ariely will be in town Monday, July 19^th discussing The Upside of Irrationality.

If you can’t make it to the physical location, The Regulator offers great internet specials.  A customer will receive 30% of all New York Times bestsellers and 10% of all other non-academic, non-technical books.  And there are NO SHIPPING CHARGES!  So next time you would like to read Dan Brown’s next conspiracy novel, or if you simply want to check in on Edward & Bella, visit The Regulator Bookstore.  Only here, 45% of the money you spend will remain in the Durham community!

Pork, Pickles and Peanuts OH MY!

Pork, Pickles and Peanuts: Tastes of North Carolina is a fun-filled festival and barbecue taking place this Saturday, July 10 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. As part of the 2nd Saturdays events here in Durham, Tastes of North Carolina brings you historical cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors and a juried tasting

competition featuring  pickles, pies and preserves. Can you say YUM?

Head over to the Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum on Saturday for a day of tasty treats and treasures. It’s a completely FREE event, yes I said FREE, and one that you will absolutely enjoy! The history of Durham is alive and well all throughout the city and this is just one way of showing it off!

We hope to see you there, and don’t forget to bring your appetite!

Sing It Whitney

I went looking for a video to post for you for the 4th of July holiday and I am so thankful that I stumbled upon this one. It is truly inspirational. Not only is it by one of my favorite singers of all time, but it also brings with it a sense of true patriotism.

Here she is, one of the most talented singers of all time, Whitney Houston singing The Star Spangled Banner!

Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Breakfast Fridays!

February 5, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
March 5, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
April 2, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
May 7, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
June 4, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
July 2, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
August 6, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
September 3, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
October 1, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
November 5, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am
December 3, 2010
7:00 am	to	9:00 am

Hey there everyone! As some of you well know, here at West Village Apartments we like to celebrate our wonderful residents with a few perks now and then…. like Breakfast Fridays!

Every first Friday of the month, come have breakfast with us in the Cooper Cooridor from 7-9pm. Enjoy eating, chatting, and getting to know your fellow residents!