Building Connections: The NCMA Enters its Next Era
A renovation plan for the North Carolina Museum of Art will create more spaces for gathering and learning, inside and out
Author Archives: Addie Ladner
The Whirl: Jan Burkhard Retirement
She danced the iconic lead role in Swan Lake, displaying the grace and power of more than
two decades of experience.
The Whirl: Ken Burns Documentary Screening
Documentarian Ken Burns was at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts for a screening of his new series, The American Revolution.
The Whirl: The Garden Groundbreaking
On May 21, Raleigh Rescue Mission, in partnership with the Town of Knightdale and homebuilding company Lennar, broke ground on The Garden.
The Whirl: Rabbi Luck Dinner Farewell Gala
Rabbi Lucy Dinner was celebrated for her retirement after 32 years on the pulpit with a New Orleans-themed Farewell Gala at the NCMA
The Whirl: Book Club with Joy Callaway
WALTER held its first Book Club of the season, hosting bestselling Charlotte author Joy Callaway at Maywood Hall.
The Liberty Man: A Revolutionary War Reenactor with an Interesting Backstory
In James Dodson’s newest book, The Road that Made America, he shares an encounter with historian Rev. Larry Wilson Johnson
Through Canvas & Camera: Stuart and Robert Dance
A North Carolina painter and his photographer son share a love and talent for creating art that draws on an appreciation for light and detail
Home Place: A Cheerful New Build with a Modern Hippie Spirit
Interior designer Cate Holcomb filled this home with color, whimsy and flexible, family-friendly furnishings.
Soak up The Fun: 7 Recreational Lakes in the Raleigh Area
You don’t have to drive to the beach for a day on the water! These public lakes offer places for boating, fishing, kayaking and jet skiing.
July Poem: I Do
A writer shares a tribute to his partner through a litany of some of the happiest memories they’ve shared together
Simple Life: Well Done, Ben Franklin Bravo
As this writer recalls Fourth of Julys past and researches a new book, he expects more questions or answers on the road ahead.
Zipping to Zebulon in Search of Florals
A trip to Oak Ridge Farm to shop for peonies turned into a day of delicious discoveries and small-town charm.
July Garden Tips: The Dog Days
This steamy month, up your watering game, welcome butterflies, harvest your crops and deadhead those summer blooms.