Sports Watch Fall/Winter 2021
Photo of a man pitching in a game of cricket at the Toyota Minor League Cricket Championship Finals at Church Street Park in Morrisville, N.C.
Sports Watch: Fall/Winter 2021
Upcoming events, a major esports championship, a soccer season recap, where you'll find GRSA staff on the road over the next few months and more from Greater Raleigh, N.C.! READ MORE
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The DupreeView: 21 Reasons to Be Thankful
Scott Dupree, smiling in front of an office window
Ahead of Thanksgiving, GRSA executive director Scott Dupree takes the time to write down 21 people, places and things related to the sports industry in Greater Raleigh that he's thankful for (and suggests you do the same!). SEE LIST
Halo Championship Series Kickoff Major Raleigh 2021
Kickoff Major logo
The first-ever Halo Infinite esports event will be held in Raleigh! The championship series event, being held just days after the release of the new long-awaited Halo video game, will put all eyes on the City of Oaks for three days next month. READ MORE
Augmented Reality Esports Mural Unveiled in Downtown Raleigh
Colorful video game mural with rings, question-mark cubes, stars and more on the side of a brick parking lot wall
Artist Taylor White's "8-BIT TO 5G" mural celebrates the creativity and innovation that make highly respected gaming and tech companies feel right at home here in Greater Raleigh. With just a snap of your phone, this jaw-dropping art helps the rich history of gaming and esports come to life! FIND OUT MORE
Now Open: AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown and The Willard Rooftop Lounge
Interior of a hotel lounge with evening views of the downtown Raleigh skyline
This new 146-room, full-service hotel is less than one mile from the Raleigh Convention Center, has more than 2,200 square feet of private meeting space and features a rooftop lounge and restaurant that come with perhaps the best skyline view in all of Raleigh. READ MORE
RDU welcome sign
In a new study from J.D. Power, RDU International Airport is ranked third among large North American airports for customer satisfaction, factoring in terminal facilities, baggage check, beverage and retail and more. LEARN MORE
Chicken sandwich stacked high with a big piece of fried chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, onions and other fixings
Ashley Christensen—named America's best chef in 2019 by the James Beard Foundation—has just opened her much-awaited fast-casual fried chicken restaurant. Here's what you need to know! READ ARTICLE
A colorful display of fish
A special exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, artist Christopher Marley's Exquisite Creatures is a vibrant exploration of art, nature and human need to connect with the outside world. Don't miss this! GET DETAILS

Mask Requirements in Effect: Most of Raleigh Area
Face masks are required indoors within Raleigh city limits as well as Garner, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville and Zebulon town limits, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are also required in unincorporated areas of Wake County. READ MORE

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