A new year is the perfect excuse to mix things up—and this week’s Friday Five has a little something for everyone. Whether you’re spending time with kiddos at a must-see museum exhibition, easing into 2026 with free live music, swapping last year’s puzzle for something new, or narrowing down the options for prom 2026 dresses, these picks are all about starting the year doing what feels fun, easy, and very Raleigh. Happy New Year, everyone!
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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