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Slant of Light: Poetic Vignettes

As fall turned to winter, photographer Juli Leonard visited the
JC Raulston Arboretum. North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
created poetic vignettes inspired by the images she captured.

The children are always listening... Tangled. Wild Violet... Open the hidden hand... Permission of the plants... ...the fluttering of wings... A single slant of light... Dawn whispers itself into the day... Come closer... The prancing light at dusk... Sun bends the edges... We. all the veils waiting to be lifted.

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Kenny Krause‘s famous pumpkin carvings of this y Kenny Krause‘s famous pumpkin carvings of this years’ lost legends. Can you name them? Happy Halloween! 
 

📸 @addieladner
Interrupting Halloween content to share some party Interrupting Halloween content to share some party pics from Taste of the Wild last week! What a night it was! Extra thanks to presenting sponsor @gopc_raleigh, supporting sponsors @greenfrontraleigh, @foxandbaileywatchshop, @trustcompanyofthesouth, partner @trianglelandconservancy, our outstanding chefs & their hardworking teams @cheflukeowens & @christopher_prieto for making the event an astounding success and lastly our incredible guests! Until next year! ✨

💐 @thefinchforest & @garrettseed 
🍻 @fullsteambrewery 
🍷 @westgatewinestore 
🥃 @cooksmillwhiskey 
🦪 @localsseafood 
🎸 @oldhabitsband 
🎤 @attendedevents 
🍽️ @ifitspaper 
🪧 @agdowntownraleigh 
📸 @willasteinphotography
A cozy hello to our November issue! Thanksgiving w A cozy hello to our November issue! Thanksgiving with @sara.abernethy, a trip to @peregrineraleigh, when Ken Burns came to Raleigh, the best of Capital City Camera Club, the folks of Meals on Wheels' Friendship Cafe + more!

📸 @fmasonmedia
☀️ Thinking about Summer 2026? @camp_seafare ☀️ Thinking about Summer 2026? 

@camp_seafarer & @camp_seagull offer campers ages 6 - 16 a place to grow in confidence, leadership & character — all while having the time of their lives. From sailing & waterskiing to archery, deep friendships & time away from screens, every day brings new opportunities to learn, lead & grow.

Join a Virtual Info Night on November 2 to learn more about what makes Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer so transformative in the lives of children.

Registration opens November 6 for one-week, two-week and four-week Overnight Camp experiences and all Family Camp programs. Spots are expected to fill quickly. Don’t miss your chance!

Learn more ➡️ //SeaGull-Seafarer.org/Registration
Sunday Open House: Architects Eliza Montgomery and Sunday Open House: Architects Eliza Montgomery and Will Choi thoughtfully designed this airy, barn-inspired home for their friends Chris Barr and Wilson Sayre, creating a space for the couple to gather with their friends and find synergy with their environment. Learn more in our October issue. 

📸 @treythomasphotography 
📝 @addieladner
1 week until Halloween! Do you have your costume y 1 week until Halloween! Do you have your costume yet? We tapped Amy Barnard & Mary Robbins with vintage treasure trove @trunkshowraleigh to come up with some fun only-in-NC ideas and they are 💯🙌🏻 

📸 @steadyfilm
🎥 @kate.shepherd24
We got to see artist @thomasdambo and his team put We got to see artist @thomasdambo and his team putting some of the final touches on the @dixpark trolls this morning!! They should be ready for the public this weekend! You’ll find five throughout the park (hint: follow the loooong tail to get to Mama Troll within the forest). 

Amazing to see this project from @dixconservancy with collaboration from @habitatwake and @raleighreclaimed come to fruition! More than 250 community volunteers helped with this project.
We can't wait to have these 2 talented chefs (@che We can't wait to have these 2 talented chefs (@cheflukeowens of @eatatnative & @christopher_prieto of @primebbq ) in town tomorrow for our annual Taste of the Wild! Who snagged a ticket? We can't wait to see you! 🦪🍻🥩🍷✨
Beautiful busy day at the @ncstatefair! Beautiful busy day at the @ncstatefair!
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