Downtown Clayton Boasts Several "Best" in Triangle East Survey

Triangle East Magazine has published its "2011 Reader's Choiuce Awards" and several businesses in Downtown Clayton have received top honors and honorable mentions! Congratulations!

click here for the full list

Bests
Best Italian Restaurant - Mulberry on Main
Best Florist - Annie V's
Best Jewelry Store - Main Street Jewelers
Best Small Business in Clayton - Clayton Steak House
Best Pre-School - Lipscomb's Learning Center
Best Attorney - Lawrence Kristoff
Best Local Festival - Clayton Harvest & Music Festival
Best School Principal - Clint Eaves, Clayton High School
Best High School coach - Gary Fowler, Clayton High School

Honorable Mentions
Best Dessert HM- Clayton Steakhouse
Best Steakhouse HM- Clayton Steakhouse
Best Coffeehouse HM- Coffee Mill

The best way to show your congratulations to these businesses is to shop or eat there!

Want to Serve on a Town of Clayton Board? Now's The Time!

Do you enjoy sharing a skill or learning a new one? Do you like networking? Do you want to be more involved in the community? Then consider the opportunities serving on a Town board or committee could provide.

The Clayton Town Council is looking for citizens to serve on the following citizen advisory boards:

Board of Adjustment [Residents of the Town and ETJ]

Downtown Development Association

Clayton Library Board

Planning & Zoning Board [Residents of the Town and ETJ]

Clayton Recreation Advisory Committee

Fire Department Advisory Board

Public Art Advisory Board

The Town Council makes appointments when vacancies occur or when terms of service expire. Information about the Town boards and an application are available on the Town’s website at: http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/. Citizens interested in being considered to serve on a Town board may submit an application to the Town Clerk by Thursday, August 18, 2011.

Town of Clayton Operations Center Workers Thanked by Downtown Development Association

They don’t often receive recognition for the work they do, so the Clayton Downtown Development Association (CDDA) on Tuesday, July 19 cooked and served breakfast for the Town of Clayton Operations Center workers.

Richard Rairigh, President of the CDDA thanked the thirty or so men and women in attendance and acknowledged their work in downtown.

He said, “The CDDA can’t thank you enough for all that you do to make downtown events so successful and keep downtown so visually appealing that people enjoying spending time there.”

The Town of Clayton Operations Center includes Public Works Department, which takes care of streets and public spaces, water and sewer, sanitation and engineering. Operations Center also includes the Utility Department and other services.

CDDA members who participated or contributed to the breakfast were Richard Rairigh, Betsy Grannis, Michael Grannis, Leslie Hubbard, Margaret Lee, Debbie Romano, Michael Sims. Debra Austermuehle, Boo Carver and Rob Baker were not able to attend.

The Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides education and business improvement services in the downtown district, administers incentives for downtown improvements, and organizes several special events, including the Town Square Concert Series, and the Christmas Village & Tree Lighting.

For more information about the Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. please visit http://www.downtownclayton.org/ or http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/ or by sending an email to claytondowntown@gmail.com.

National Night Out at Town Square on August 2

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2011

On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 Neighborhoods in Clayton, NC are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 28th annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.

When: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Where: Clayton Town Square, 100 W Main Street in downtown Clayton

Time: 5:30 – 8:30pm

The Cobblestone Community in Clayton, NC won a national award last year for their outstanding event program. They are National Night Out All-Stars! This year the Cobblestone Coordinator, Yoneka Trent has been asked to coordinate the National Night Out Event for all of the Neighborhoods in Clayton.

The event will include The Clayton Police Department and McGruff, Fire Department and Sparky, Crime Stoppers, Animal Control, Clayton EMS, Martial Arts Demos by Jackson Black Belt Academy, Child ID Safety Cards by Walgreens w/photographers taking ID pictures at the event, Raffles, Games for kids, A Bad Guy Piñata, and much more.

Sponsors
Clayton Police Department
Clayton Parks and Recreation
Clayton Fire Department
Clayton Crime Stoppers
Clayton Downtown Development Association
Walgreens
Smithfield’s Chicken and Barbecue
Jackson’s Black Belt Academy
Pelican’s Snoballs
Stuff4Office
KB Homes
Aarons
Burger King
Allison’s Hair Salon
Wendys
Target
McDonalds
Venero’s Pizzeria

Craig Woolard Band to Provide “Hot” Show Thursday Night

The next Clayton Town Square Concert will feature The Craig Woolard Band on Thursday, July 21 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Clayton Town Square, 100 W Main Street in downtown. Be prepared for hot weather and make sure you stay hydrated before and during the concert!

With the classic style of Ray Charles, the dynamics of Marvin Gaye and Rod Stewart, the Soul of James Brown, the vocal prowess of Steve Perry of Journey, combined with the passion of Sam Cook and Michael McDonald, you have “The Soul Man of Beach Music”, Craig Woolard. July 21 marks Craig’s 4th appearance in Clayton!

As the ambassador of Beach Music, Woolard has enjoyed a stellar career as the front man of one of Carolina’s premiere bands, the Embers. After 27 years with his former group. Woolard has taken on a new persona in what is claimed to be the South’s number one Beach Music, R&B, Top 40, Motown, 70’s & 80’s, and Rock & Roll Party Band….Craig Woolard is The Real Thing!

As a hit maker, Craig Woolard has several signature tunes. “ What You Do To Me”, and “Georgia”, to name a few. He has had FOUR #1 songs – more than any group in this industry. Their new CD, “Making Waves” went to #1 within weeks of its release. Their # 1 Hit Song “I’ve Got A Feeling” won SONG OF THE YEAR in 2006. His music and performances continuously amaze the crowds.

Sponsors of the 2011 Clayton Town Square Concert Series are the Town of Clayton, Clayton Steakhouse, Hometowne Realty, The Flipside Restaurant, Clayton News-Star and Joe Mama’s Mobile Stages.

Several downtown restaurants offer pre-concert dinner specials, including The Flipside at 408 E Second Street, Clayton Steakhouse, 307 E Main Street, Mulberry on Main Italian Restaurant, 217 E Main Street as well as Festejos Mexican Grill, 905 E Main Street, Primo Pizza, 226 E Main and Lucky Chicken Peruvian Restaurant, 312 E Main Street.

Residents of Clayton are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for this “free” public concert. There are several local vendors to provide light refreshments and food. The Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. will once again serve beer and wine. Coolers and alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought in to the Town Square.

Concert Series updates and other downtown news can be found by visiting http://www.downtownclayton.org/

All concert dates are the third Thursday of the month from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Town Square at 100 W Main Street in downtown Clayton

May 19 Hip Pocket Band

June 2 Nantucket

June 16 Johnny Orr Band

July 21 Craig Woolard Band

August 18 Central Park Band

Sept 15 The Castaways

The Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed to coordinate revitalization work in the historic downtown district. The Clayton DDA advocates and provides business improvement services in the downtown district, administers incentives for downtown improvements, and organizes several special events, including the Town Square Concert Series, and the Christmas Village & Tree Lighting.

For more information on the series contact DowntownClayton@gmail.com.

The Herald: "Dish - Primo Pizza

Check out this article on one of Downtown Clayton's newest restaurants:

http://www.theherald-nc.com/2011/07/20/19276/dish-primo-pizza.html

Clayton DDA Makes Adjustments to Growing Town Square Concert Series

The success of the Clayton Town Square Concert Series has prompted the organizing sponsor, Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. (CDDA), to make some adjustments on concert nights.

An average of 1,300 people attended each of the first three concerts this year, and there are three more to go in the series. The next concert is July 21 and features Craig Woolard.

Concert Series Committee Chair, Debbie Romano, said, “We are responding to some of the concerns of our audience as well as some issues that we’ve (CDDA, Inc.) recognized.” She added, “Our goal is to provide a quality experience for concert-goers in downtown Clayton.”

Adjustments include:

• A designated smoking area in the parking lot, which will help keep the area clear of cigarette butts during clean-up and provide a healthier environment for non-smokers.

• Moving and reconfiguring some of the vendors to provide more space for concert goers. For example, DD&J’s Kettle Corn will move to the parking lot, and Venero’s Pizza will be moved back a little bit. The beverage tent will be aligned to run parallel along O’Neil Street and the footprint of the ID/Ticket/Serving tents will be shortened.

• Additional signage reminding concert-goers that alcohol and coolers cannot be brought into Town Square.

“We love the ‘home-town’ feel of the concerts, and have had no problems in the nearly five year history of the concert series,” said CDDA, Inc. President, Richard Rairigh. “But as the audience continues to grow, we want to make sure that record continues.”

The Town of Clayton is the major sponsor of the Concert Series, and the sponsors and proceeds from vendor fees and beverage sales helps defray additional concert costs such as rest facilities, signage, advertising, and security. Additional revenues are used for CDDA programs, services and improvements to downtown.

New street banners, a new website with a dynamic business directory and getting businesses ready for the 2012 NC Main Street Conference in January among the goals of the CDDA this year.

The Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides education and business improvement services in the downtown district, administers incentives for downtown improvements, and organizes several special events, including the Town Square Concert Series, and the Christmas Village & Tree Lighting.

For more information about the Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. please visit http://www.downtownclayton.org/ or http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/ or by sending an email to claytondowntown@gmail.com.

“Downtown Clayton Dance Party” This Thursday at Horne Square

Downtown Clayton will come alive with the sounds of Salsa dancing at the “Downtown Clayton Dance Party” on Thursday July 14 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  The Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. (CDDA) has partnered with DPM Studios owner Raquel Williams to provide some Salsa lessons and then a dance party under the stars at Horne Square at Main & Lombard streets. The event on August 11 will feature Swing dancing.

“We wanted to do something a little different to promote downtown Clayton in the middle of summer,” said CDDA Promotion Committee Chair, Debbie Romano. “Hopefully, folks will come downtown a little earlier for dinner and then walk over to Horne Square for a dance lesson and show off what they’ve learned or already know!”

The $5 per person dance lesson, taught by Ms. Williams, will be held from 7:15 pm – 7:45 pm and then she will play salsa and similar type music until 9:00 pm for people to enjoy. Refreshments will include Pelican Sno-balls, DD&J’s Kettle Corn and the CDDA will provide Sangria, beer, wine and soft drinks.

“The salsa dance lesson will be easy to learn and fun! We invite families, singles and couples of all ages to attend this event,” says Raquel Williams.  “We are growing as a dance community here in Clayton. Many students are using dance as a fitness alternative and as a social means to meet new people. This public event is sure to bring those who love dancing together as well as those who want to try dancing for the first time.”

DPM Studios, located at 468 E Second Street, offers instruction for various types of dance, including salsa, Latin, ballroom, east and west coast swing, country western, and even line dancing. They are available for onsite instruction at parties, reunions and wedding receptions.

Today's Salsa dancing is a rich blend of Latin-American and Western influences. Salsa is typically a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms, line dancing (suelta), and Rueda de Casino, where groups of couples exchange partners in a circle. Salsa can be improvised or performed with a set routine, choreography and freestyle.

The Clayton Downtown Development Association’s mission is to lead the redevelopment of Clayton’s historic downtown as a primary arts, cultural and social center.

For more information call 553-1545 or DPM Studios at 655-5346 or send an email to claytondowntown@gmail.com. Updates can be found at www.downtownclayton.org.

“Primo Pizza NY Style” Opens in Downtown Clayton

Pizza slices, subs and pastas are the main menu items on downtown Clayton’s newest restaurant. Primo Pizza NY Style, 226 E Main Street is owned by Alberto Sanchez.


Primo’s offers fresh, hand-tossed New York style pizza, pasta, subs, wraps, salads, and appetizers for dine-in or take-out. Mr. Sanchez said, “I personally make each pizza and entrée, and am proud of the food we serve.

This is his second pizzeria. Mr. Sanchez chose Clayton in which to expand because, “it is a growing town and I especially liked the traditional downtown, and I want to be a part of it,” he said.” Mr. Sanchez also owns Primo Pizza in Cary which has been open for more than two years.

Primo Pizza is located at the former location of Lucky Chicken, which recently re-opened at 312 E Main Street.
Hours are 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Monday-Thursday and 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Friday-Sunday. Call (919) 359-3515 for take-out.

Stores find success by focusing on the hunt - Consumer - NewsObserver.com

This is an interesting article about big box retail strategies in which independent retailers might have find some take-aways:

Stores find success by focusing on the hunt - Consumer - NewsObserver.com

Blues Hall of Famer Robert Cray headed to Clayton

Just months after he became the youngest member inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, five-time Grammy winning guitar legend Robert Cray stops at The Clayton Center for an evening of unforgettable, soulful blues. The Robert Cray Band will perform on Friday, Sept. 30, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for this event go on sale Monday, July 11 at 10am.

It would be hard to overstate Robert Cray’s impact on rock, rhythm and blues. Considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation, Cray has been inviting audiences along on his epic musical journey—breaking through the pop ceiling with trademark sound and distinctive playing style.

Never content with interpreting his music the same way twice, Cray's daring innovations have placed him at the pinnacle of the blues recording industry. His 2009 album, This Time, brought him his 14th Grammy nomination and much critical acclaim from music critics worldwide. His latest release, Cookin’ In Mobile (Vanguard), is a live CD and his first-ever live DVD release. He has his own line of Fender Signature guitars and has performed alongside blues titans Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and B.B. King. Cray has toured extensively with both Collins and Clapton while also having worked with legends Tina Turner, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Bonnie Raitt, friend and fellow guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn and Willie Dixon, to name a few.

The Robert Cray Band concert is a special presentation of The Clayton Center and will kick off the Center’s 2011-2012 performing arts season. Tickets are $35.50. Tickets are available by phone at 919-553-1737, online at theclaytoncenter.com or through The Clayton Center box office, located at 111 E. Second St. in historic downtown Clayton.

The full 2011-2012 season line-up will be announced August 2.

FlipSide Specials for the week of 7/11 – 7/16/11

Lunch

$5 - Burger-1/4 lb. Angus burger with L.T.O. and choice of cheese with steak fries

$6 - Soup and Grill cheese-Jambalaya with grill cheese

$7 - Fish Po Boy-Tempura battered Swai fillet on a sub roll with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and jalapeno aioli, served with steak fries.

$8 - Burger of the Week served @ lunch and dinner- 1/4 lb. Angus burger with pepper jack cheese and Avocado salsa, L.T.O. and choice of side.

Dinner

$13 - Pasta of the Day- Pepper Jack Mac with cherry tomatoes and green onions, served with side salad and bread.

$14 - Catch of the Day- Scallop Cake salad. Mixed green salad topped with two 3 oz. Scallop Cakes with choice of dressing.

$15 - Caribbean Jerk Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple salsa and Basmati veggie rice.

EVENTS

7/13 - Team Trivia w/Jason Heart 8:00 PM

7/14 - Johnny Orr - 8:00 PM

7/15 - The Rick Keena Group Band 9:00 PM

7/16 - Good JuJu Band 9:00 PM

Watercolor Workshop with artist Janie Prete

DEVELOPING YOUR WATERCOLOR/ACRYLIC IDEAS
(Class at Eye of the Eagle, Clayton)
Saturday, July 23, 2011 9am (promptly please) til 4pm with break for lunch
Bring only your supplies and not a lot of extraneous “stuff”
Minimum of 4 students
Maximum of 10

A basic to intermediate all-day class which is designed to inspire your creativity. This session will help students loosen their approach to watercolor. Students will also paint with acrylic which works like watercolor and at the same time develop a painting to a finished image ready to mat. A study in backgrounds will also be discussed.

Materials should include:
1 sheet of w/c paper - 140 lb - cold press (no tablets please)
1 or two sheets of synthetic paper (Yupo)
Brushes - at least 3 - one flat brush of an inch or larger
one round brush - 12 or 14 size
one very small brush to be used for detail
Three colors (at least) of watercolor paint - a red, blue and yellow (not student grade please and are available at the Eye of the Eagle Art center) or Matisse Flow acrylic which works like watercolor (Instructor will have some tubes of this also)
Container for water
Pallette
Backboard which supports your painting
Clips or masking tape to hold your paper
Paper towels
Small sketchbook or a couple of photos of VERY simple design

Most of these supplies can be purchased at Eye of the Eagle also, but call first to make sure.

Janie Prete: email or 553.1242 with questions or
Eye of the Eagle Art - 919 585.2461
Cost: $55.00 for the day. Check payable to Eye of the Eagle

Fireworks in Clayton on July 4 - Huge Celebration Planned!

Clayton's traditional Independence Day celebration is coming back with a bang next month with a slew of activities, including family events, competitions, demonstrations, children's games, bingo, live music, free ice cream and, of course, the area's best fireworks show.

The festivities will begin at 4 pm at Municipal Park on Monday, July 4, with fireworks at 9:15 pm.

"We're planning for quite a celebration," said Mayor Jody McLeod. "After last year's disappointment, we're coming back in a big way."

Competitions will kick off the celebration at 4 pm, headlined by the Basketball Skills Competition and the Cornhole Competition. Family Field Events--sack races, relay races, water balloon toss, egg toss, egg & spoon race and 50-yard dash--will also get underway.

Children's games will begin at 5 pm and last until about 8:30 pm. In addition, local groups will be offering Kung fu, Zumba and Line Dancing demonstrations, and the Fire Department will be offering a "spray down" to fight the heat. Also at 5 pm, the crowd will be treated to free watermelon.

Bingo begins at 6 pm, with free ice cream at 7 pm.

The band "East Bound" will perform from 7 to 9 pm, with a raffle drawing just before the national anthem and fireworks at 9:15 pm.

Last year, town leaders had to take fireworks out of the Independence Day celebration due to the economic downturn that hit the town's budget hard. But, earlier this year they decided to shift enough money from a parks study to buy $18,000 worth of fireworks for this year's celebration. Town Manager Steve Biggs said the parks study can go forward next year.


Councilman Bob Satterfield summed up the feelings of the Town Council when he said the July 4 celebration is important as a "morale booster" for a community weary from several years of economic hardship. Last year's cancellation of fireworks was a huge disappointment to a large number of residents. Many said it painfully underscored the hardship they were already enduring.



Clayton has traditionally held the largest July 4 celebration in the area, attracting thousands of area residents with all sorts of events, traditional summer foods and the area's biggest fireworks display. Donations pay for part of the cost, but the town usually provides the fireworks.

Here's the schedule of activities:

4 pm• Family Field Events -sack races, relay races, 50 yd. dash, water balloon toss, egg toss, egg &
spoon race
• Basketball Skills Competition
• Cornhole Competition

5 pm• Free Watermelon
• Clayton Fire Department Spray Down
• Kung Fu, Zumba, and Line Dancing Demonstrations
• Children’s Games (5:00-8:30)

6 pm
• Bingo

7 pm• Free Ice Cream

7-9 pm• “East Bound” Performs (bring your blanket or lawn chair)

9 pm• Raffle Drawing
• Sponsor Recognition
• National Anthem

9:15 pm
• Area’s Best Fireworks Show

This year's sponsors are:

PatriotTown of Clayton
McDonald’s
Wake Heart & Vascular

RedKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

WhiteMonster Batting Cages
Four Oaks Bank & Trust
Withers & Ravenel
Caterpillar
Debra Zombek, D.D.S., P.A.
Farm Bureau
Wal-Mart
Lorie Paulk Photography

BlueInfinity Fire Protection
State Farm
Patriot State Bank
Hudson’s Hardware

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N&O to Buy Clayton News-Star

From the Clayton News-Star

Stewart McLeod, owner and publisher of The Clayton News-Star since 1997, announced today that he is selling the newspaper to the News & Observer Publishing Company.

"This was not an easy decision, and one that I thoughtfully and prayerfully considered for some time," McLeod said. "I weighed the interests of my family and the Clayton community and determined that a change in ownership is best for the continued success of the newspaper.

 

"The Clayton News-Star is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The News & Observer has the resources to insure that it will be around for another 100 years," McLeod said.

 

Editor Brian Rapp and Sports Editor Jim Green will join the News & Observer community news staff. McLeod will serve as advertising director of the News-Star. The newspaper will continue to operate from the offices at 109 Ellington St. in downtown Clayton.

 

The Clayton News-Star will increase circulation to 17,000 and become a semi-weekly, with Wednesday and Sunday publications. The first expanded edition will be published on Wednesday, Aug. 3, with the Sunday edition launching Aug. 7.

 

The News & Observer's Garner-Clayton Record will no longer be distributed in the Clayton area and will be renamed the Garner-Cleveland Record.

 

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to build on the success that Stewart McLeod has achieved with this popular paper," said News & Observer Publisher Orage Quarles. "With a Sunday edition and increased distribution, the News-Star will be able to offer more content to readers and more marketing power to advertisers."

 

With the purchase, the News & Observer will expand its community newspaper group to 10 publications. The Smithfield Herald and East Wake News also are part of the network.

 

"I'm excited about the future," McLeod said, "especially having two editions. For the past 14 years, The Clayton News-Star has been good to me and my family, and the entire Clayton community has been a most supportive and loyal friend. For that, I am very thankful, and I look forward to continuing to invest my time and energy in the paper and in Clayton.

 

"I am extremely appreciative of the efforts and excellent work of the newspaper over the years. My sincere thanks go to the present staff of Brian Rapp, Jim Green, Diane O'Brien and Suzanne Benoy and part-timers Laura Crosio, Raiford Johnson and Holly Lock for their expertise, dedication and loyalty," McLeod added. "They are more than employees; they are part of my family.

 

"With the help of many good people, including my late editor, Margaret Ritchie, and now-retired advertising manager, Shirley Johnson, the News-Star grew with the Clayton community and became an integral part of its fabric. I am proud to have been a part of its ownership history."

McLeod purchased The Clayton News-Star from Ralph Delano of Benson on Jan. 1, 1997. The paper was founded on Sept. 1, 1911, with W.S. Penn as editor.  (read more)

A JAZZ TRIBUTE TO DORIS DAY The only tribute endorsed by Doris Day

Vocalist Laura Didier and the Jim Martinez Trio will present "A Jazz Tribute to Doris Day" concert on Sunday, June 26, 2011.

Show starts at 3:00 pm and will take place at The Clayton Center, 111 East Second Street, Clayton. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Tickets available by calling 919.553-1737 or at http://www.theclaytoncenter.com/. Please note Ms. Day will not be present.


A classically-trained pianist based in Sacramento, CA, Jim Martinez has performed or recorded with notables like Lionel Hampton, the Stan Kenton Band, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Christian McBride, Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove, and Ed Thigpen, who was the first drummer with the Oscar Peterson Trio. Martinez recently worked as pianist and musical director for Joan Rivers and Bob Newhart.

Laura Didier, currently living in North Carolina, has been performing steadily with the Jim Martinez Trio since early 2007. Didier has performed at major Jazz festivals in California, Idaho, and Canada including the famed Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.

Martinez and Didier have presented their show nationally from retirement communities to performing art centers. Their tribute is the only one endorsed by Ms. Day. Jim and Laura have also been the only artists chosen to entertain at her Carmel, CA hotel, The Cypress Inn, for her annual birthday celebration on April 3.

This event will include stories, highlights and colorful images from Ms. Day's career. Didier and the Jim Martinez Trio will also perform many of Doris Day's popular hits spanning five decades, including "Sentimental Journey", "Secret Love" and "Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be").

Recently, Ms. Day had this to say: "Jim, thanks for the tribute" and "For Laura, a beautiful lady and a wonderful singer!"

More info can be found at http://www.doristribute.com/ or by calling 919.553-1737.

Town Square Concert Gets Front Page Coverage - For Flash Mob!

Last week's Clayton Town Square Concert featuring Johnny Orr has received a front-page berth in today's Garner-Clayton Record - for the Flash Mob dance! Check it out here:
http://www.garnerclayton.com/2011/06/22/7396/flash-mob-was-born-this-way.html

By the way, the next concert in the series is with Craig Woolard Band on July 21!

Summer Art Programs

The Eye of the Eagle Art center in downtown Clayton is now offering summer art programs.

Visit their website for information, dates and times.

Or call Ms. Bonnie at 919-585-2461

FlipSide Events for the week of 6/20 - 6/26/11

6/21 - Open Mic

6/24 - Mike MickXer Band - 9:00 PM

6/25 - Valentino & the Piedmont Sheiks Band -9:00pm

6/26 - DPM Studio Present a Burlesque Recital

Doors open at 4:00 pm

Showtime at 5:00 pm

FlipSide Specials for the week of 6/20 – 6/25

LUNCH

$5 - Burger quarter pound Angus burger with choice of cheese LTO and steak fries

$6 - Soup and grill cheese Jambalaya soup with choice of bread and cheese

$6 - Foot long Nathan’s hot dog with choice of fixins and steak fries

$7 - Scallop cake sandwich 3 oz Scallop cake on a petite Kaiser with lettuce and tomato and choice of sauce with steak fries 

  
Available at lunch or dinner
$8 - Burger of the Week Teriyaki Burger quarter pound Angus burger with Teriyaki sauce applewood smoked bacon grilled pineapple and choice of cheese with choice of side 

      
DINNER                               
$12 - Catch of the Day Caribbean jerk Swai with Mango salsa Basmati veggie rice and veg

$13 - Pasta of the Day Roasted red pepper cream with shell pasta served with side salad and bread

$14 - Caribbean Seared Tuna with jerk sauce served with grilled heirloom potatoes and warm pineapple salsa

$16 - Peppered Tenderloin with  Parmesan rice and veg

Ford Firm Ribbon Cutting

The Clayton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting today for one of it's newest downtown members: The Ford Firm at 442-B E Main Street. The firm has specialties in Real Estate, Election Law, Small Business Issues and Wills & Estates. David & Heather Ford are the attorneys, Tracy Perry is their paralegal. Call them at 550-2100 or visit their website at www.thefordfirmnc.com.

In the photo from left: Gerald Ford, David Ford, Tracy Perry.