Friday’s Best Sparkle and Stitch

If your Friday routine has grown a bit stale, here’s fresh motivation to shake things up on West Johnson Street.

Neighbors Kenda Kist Jewelry and Glenwood South Tailor are joining forces for a First Friday block-party vibe on Friday, May 1, 2026. This isn’t your average gallery crawl; it’s a high-end maker showcase featuring handcrafted jewelry, custom tailoring, and a special pop-up from Sarotone Swim to get your summer wardrobe beach-ready.

It’s the perfect excuse to explore the edge of Glenwood South without the usual weekend chaos. You can meet the designers, see the craft in action, and soak up some genuine community energy before heading off to dinner nearby.

📍 741 W. Johnson St., Raleigh, NC 27603
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026 | 5–8 p.m.
💰 Free
📎 https://www.facebook.com/events/1521921039524240/

Think of it as a “treat yourself” session where you can finally get that ring resized or that suit fitted. Just try not to spill any celebratory bubbly on the premium linen.

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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