RTNSV Video Of The Month
RTNSV, the City's online streaming video service, has launched the video of the month series, a quick look at a spotlighted event or service. We'll also provide links to supplemental materials to each video, if relevant.
These short videos will remain archived here throughout the year for your enjoyment. If you have suggestions or comments about this new feature, email us.
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December 2008: First Night Raleigh Preview Show
Get ready to ring in the New Year with this 30-minute preview show for the 18th annual First Night Raleigh. This year's First Night features John Brown and the Groove Shop Band, the rock group the Smithereens, along with an exciting mix of music, art, comedy and more! Get set for a great time by checking out this clip.
You can also visit the First Night Raleigh website here.
November 2008: Patterns Of Memory
This month's video of the month features a special look at the art exhibition "Patterns Of Memory," on display through Nov. 18 in the Miriam Preston Block Art Gallery at the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, 222 W. Hargett St. and sponsored by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission. This special features interviews with local artists Marty Baird, Alison Overton, and Scott Renk, whose fascinating works make up the exhibition.
October 2008: Raleigh Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
On September 9, the Raleigh Hall of Fame inducted 13 individuals and one club into illustrious company during its first induction ceremony at the new Raleigh Convention Center. October's video showcases those ceremonies, hosted by Raleigh broadcasting legend Charlie Gaddy.
September 2008: Convention Center Ribbon Cutting/RWO3 Highlights
Now that the majestic centerpiece in a revitalized downtown Raleigh is in place, check out the ribbon cutting ceremony for Raleigh's new Convention Center, held on September 5. This video of the month also includes some highlights from Raleigh Wide Open 3, held the same weekend to coincide with the grand opening.
August 2008: Convention Center videos
The Raleigh Convention Center officially opened to the public on September 5 as part of the Raleigh Wide Open 3 festivities. Videos available include the August episode of the City Show, which features an extended segment on the convention center, as well as two episodes on building the convention center.
July 2008: Artsplosure 2008
Relive all of the excitement of the 29th Annual Artsplosure festival, held May 17-18 in downtown Raleigh. This one-hour recap, hosted by festival program director Terri Dollar, features musical performances, interviews, and other sights and sounds from the event.
June 2008: Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards
The Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards honor Fred’s 54 years of dedicated service to the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department by honoring the volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the programs and services offered by the department. The 2008 ceremony was held May 1 at the Fletcher Theater and is June's Video Of The Month.
May 2008: First Annual Environmental Awards
The Capital City celebrated Earth Day 2008 in a memorable way on April 22 with the presentation of the First Annual City of Raleigh Environmental Awards. Now RTNSV is showing the ceremony in which the green champs were honored as the Video of the Month for May.
March/April 2008: Will The Water Run Out?
As Wake County suffers through a historic drought, water restrictions and conservation are more important than ever. But are these measures enough? That is the focus of this community forum on water challenges for Wake County, held at N.C. State's McKimmon Center on February 23. This vital, fascinating video is presented in two parts. Part 1 will focus on Water Resource Challenges and serves as March's Video of the Month. Part 2 tackles Policy Considerations and serves as April's Video of the Month. Each part is about 80 minutes.
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February 2008: City Show
The City Show, hosted by Director of Public Affairs Jayne Kirkpatrick, is a monthly program that spotlights events, programs or initiatives that shape the City of Raleigh. This month's episode looks back at the city's accomplishments in 2007 with City Manager J. Russell Allen. You can find City Show on RTNSV and RTN 11 each month.
January 2008: Park Connection
Ready to get out and enjoy the new year? Check out the December episode of Park Connection, the monthly 30-minute show presented by the City's Parks and Recreation Department and Raleigh Television Network. This episode, hosted by Dan Bacon, features a look at the new Carolina Pines Dog Park, a spotlight on the city's English as a Second Language program and much more. You can find Park Connection on RTNSV each month.
December 2007: First Night Raleigh Preview Show
Get ready to ring in the New Year with this 30-minute preview show for the 17th annual First Night Raleigh. This year's First Night features Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Raleigh native Tift Merritt along with an exciting mix of music, art, comedy and more! Get set for a great time by checking out this clip.
You can also visit the First Night Raleigh website here.
November 2007: Designing a 21st Century City Lecture Series
Can you imagine what the City of Raleigh will be like in 2010? 2050? 2100? Discuss and understand the implications of decisions made today on our city's future by checking out the award-winning "Designing a 21st Century City" lecture series. These fascinating presentations concluded this month with "Creating Urban Form," held Nov. 6 at the Fletcher Opera Theater at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Each of these lectures run about 2 hours in length.
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October 2007: Fire Safety Tips
October is National Fire Prevention Month. The Fire Marshall's Minute covers aspects of fire safety in an engaging and informative manner. These videos run 1-5 minutes in length.
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September 2007: Raleigh Hall Of Fame Interviews
Four of the 2007 Raleigh Hall of Fame inductees, Dr. Frederick Burroughs, N.C. State women's basketball coach Kay Yow, Smedes York and Nancy Olson are featured this month. The interviews are divided into two 30-minute segments.
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August 2007: Treatment Plant Tours
Join Neusie, the City's resident "Spokesfish," in a virtual tour of the Raleigh's water treatment plants. The Neuse River waste water plant tour recently received the 2007 National Environmental Achievement Award for a public education video.
Treatment plant tours: Neuse River | E. M. Johnson (Each about 10 min.)
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July 2007: Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour
To kick off the series, take a trip back to the past with the Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour and learn more about the rich history of the City. Launch the video (3 min.)
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