At the SE corner of Matheson Ave. and N. Tryon St. (not far from NoDa Brewing), there’s an abandoned lot that used to be a gas station. On a large blue pole, Smokey Contraband has put up a kick-a** installation of Smokey holding, let’s just say, a filtration device generally used for smoking herbal substances. Either that, or it’s an intricate vase — but if that’s the case we don’t understand why. You may have noticed stickers of Smokey slapped up around the Queen City before, but this one’s next level. Next time you’re headed out for a pint of Hop Drop, keep your eyes peeled.

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