BAD Studio Tour + Ambient Thursday + Vinyl Night

IT'S TIME TO TOUR SOME STUDIOS
We've got a great week planned with some of our favorite music nights and the Boylan Arts District Studio Tour.

Ambient Thursday (9/25) is great way to hear new artists on the electronic scene while keeping the night a bit more mellow. Vinyl Night (9/26) will start your Friday off right and pump you up for fun with 60s British Invasion tunes.

Ever wanted to see inside a working artist's studio? Now's your chance! The Great Raleigh Trolley (free!) will be taking you around the area to spaces and artists in the Boylan Heights neighborhood, where we're fortunate to have many phenomenal artists. It's the perfect time to add a local piece to your collection!

Scroll down to read more about events this week.


Check out our calendar here for more events!
BOYLAN ARTS DISTRICT (BAD) STUDIO TOUR
The BAD Studio Tour is happening this Sunday, 9/28, from 2-5pm. Come out and support Raleigh's artists! 

The Great Raleigh Trolley will be driving people around the neighborhood. It will start at Project Enlightenment (see the map above).

Rebus is stop 5 on the tour, and we've got some exciting things planned for you.

Inside, you can see the last day of Sally Van Gorder's show Keep it Together.

DJ Calvin Harris will be playing some good tunes
Triangle Face Painting will be painting faces
Raleigh Tamales Food Truck will be slinging some delicious foods
Super G Print Lab will be printing posters
Peel Gallery will have artwork and BAD Studio Tour tattoos & koozies

It's going to be such a fun day!


Sunday, 9/28, 2-5pm
Antfarm
Antfarm is home to a diverse group of artists working in a variety of media (metal, wood, clay, print, paint, drawing, fiber and more) who strive to create exceptional work and share it with the community.

Antfarm was started in 1993 by a group of NC State College of Design school students. The original artists secured and renovated a 1925 warehouse located in Raleigh’s historic Boylan Heights neighborhood. Acting as an evolving space, Antfarm has hosted over 100 artists and craftspeople in 10 individual studios since its inception. Antfarm strives to create exceptional work and share it with the community.

Stop 6 on the Studio Tour
Birdland
Birdland is an artist gallery in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh NC. It is owned by ceramic artist Mike Cindric and managed by artists Pete Sack and Jean Gray Mohs. It opened in October 2023 and in that time has showcased more than 15 shows featuring area artists.

This month’s showcase:
Strange Attractors: Works by Martha Thorn and Mike Geary

Stop 4 on the Studio Tour
BLAM!
BLAM! is an art studio in the heart of Boylan Heights that features a 100-year-old [working] letterpress. It hosts many classes on book-making, binding, and cover patterns.

The tour will showcase works from Kathy Steinsberger and Philip Lopez.

Stop 7 on the Studio Tour
Boylan Art Studio
Studio that houses artists Marina Bosetti/Bosetti Art Tile, Liz Kelly, Ashlynn Browning, and more.

Stop 3 on the Studio Tour
Crawlspace Press
Textile artist Caitlin Cary and screen printer Skillet Gilmore ran the Pocket Gallery in Oakwood and then in City Market for several years; now the Pocket pops up from time to time at The Crawlspace Press with the aim of showcasing Caitlin & Skillet’s work alongside that of other area artists they admire. 

For this BAD tour, Caitlin and Skillet will be showing new works along with special guests sculptor and mixed media artist Gab Corter, jeweler Mamie Wilkins (Cockamamie!) and figurative artist Adam D. Cohen.

Stop 2 on the Studio Tour
Hartwell
Hartwell is a historic, family-owned property on W. South St. Hartwell serves as a community space that hosts private events from weddings and parties to a community hub showcasing local artists and makers of all kind! Our market features over 20 Raleigh based artisans. Check out our community events such as live music nights or monthly pop-up markets with rotating food trucks!

The Scatterweed Tack and Provisions smash burger pop up will be on site during the tour.

Stop 8 on the Studio Tour
AMBIENT THURSDAY
with Triangle Synth Party
Come join us this Thursday for TSP Presents Ambient Thursday at Rebus Works.

This month's TSPPATRB series presents Bryce Eiman (Bynum) and Silk Moth (Carrboro).

By definition, ambient music is meant to be passively experienced. Though you can certainly concentrate on what's being played, you don't necessarily have to. The idea is to create a mood, an atmosphere, where people can hang out, have a snack and a cup of coffee, shop, or just listen to some music you probably haven't heard before. Hopefully you'll notice what's being played enough to show your appreciation to the artists.


Thursday, 9/25, 6-8pm
VINYL NIGHT
with Super Stuff Records
Practice your screaming, as it's 60s BRITISH INVASION this Friday for Vinyl Night! 

Russell will recreate the sounds of The Beatles first hitting American soil with some sweet tunes from the long haired "beatniks" who broke the musical mold...and some hearts...along the way. 

Even though The Beatles were the first, we can't forget about other great acts from that era: The Kinks, The Who, The Zombies, Small Faces, The Troggs, and so much more. But please, try and control your screaming and running in the shop!

If you want to get prepared, go to youtube and watch "A Hard Day's Night". ; )


Friday, 9/26, 6-8pm
SIGN UP FOR MUSIC NIGHTS
Calling all musicians! We're looking for musicians and DJs to play at Rebus Works.

We have a bunch of dates open, so sign up today!

You can sign up for Music Nights here.
LIMITED EDITION 
COFFEE + ART SERIES WITH AN ORIGINAL PIECE OF ARTWORK IN EACH BAG
SALLY VAN GORDER
COFFEE CHOICE: DIRECT TRADE GUATEMALA From Finco San Luis el Volcancito
Roast Level: Medium Body
Notes: Soft & Sweet, Hints of Walnut, Toffee, & Creamy Chocolate, Modelo Lot

ROASTED BY RALEIGH COFFEE COMPANY
SUMMER SPECIALTY DRINKS
SOME LIKE IT HOT!
**LAST CHANCE TO GRAB A TASTE OF SUMMER. Our new Fall Menu will be coming out soon!**

CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON
MALA MOCHA LATTE
● Fly By Jing’s Mala Spice Mix - Herbaceous, with notes of fennel, cardamom, and clove. Lightly spicy, with minimal heat coming from the Erjingtiao chili pepper, a staple of Szechuan cooking.
● The spice is mixed with chocolate and served as a mocha.
● Excellent as an iced latte.

SWAMP WATER
PEACH MATCHA LEMONADE
● Peach syrup, made in house with fresh, local peaches.
● Lemon concentrate
● Arteo green matcha

SOME LIKE IT HOT!
MAPLE CAYENNE CHARCOAL LEMONADE
● Cayenne + maple mix
● Arteo charcoal powder
● An energizing and effective detoxifying charcoal lemonade

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
BUTTERFLY PEAFLOWER LAVENDER LEMONADE
● Earthy, mild peaflower gives the drink its vibrant hue. When mixed with citrus, peaflower changes from blue to purple, which will give this lemonade a lavender color
● Housemade Lavender Syrup
● Lemon Concentrate
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Thursday, 9/25, 6-8pm: Ambient Thursday with Triangle Synth Party
Friday, 9/26, 6-8pm: Vinyl Night with Super Stuff Records
Sunday, 9/28, 2-5pm: Boylan Arts District Studio Tour
Saturday, 10/4, 10am-1pm: Rising Thistle Gluten-free Baked Goods
Saturday, 10/4, 6-8pm: Art Opening
Sunday, 10/5, 1-3pm: Solo Music Sunday
Thursday, 10/9, 6-8pm: Open Mic Night
Saturday, 10/11, 12-5pm: DIY/Punk Rock Flea Market
Sunday, 10/12, 12-5pm: DIY/Punk Rock Flea Market
Monday, 10/13, 6-9:30pm: Live Music with June Henry, The Last Arizona, BoyGirl Rising, Puppy Alphabet
Tuesday, 10/14, 6-8:30pm: Broom Making Workshop

To see more events, go to our calendar page here.
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Rebus Works
301 Kinsey, #2, Raleigh, NC, 27603