John Beerman’s Gateway to Mysteries
The acclaimed artist has painted landscapes from Tuscany to Normandy, but these days he’s focusing on capturing the natural world in North Carolina.
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April Book: Between Two Trailers by J. Dana Trent
In this new memoir, the author examines her own childhood, which was shadowed by her parents’ mental illness and addiction.
A Slice of Home at Eastcut Sandwich Bar
At this Raleigh Iron Works restaurant, you can find Italian subs, chicken cutlet sandwiches, a Philly cheesesteak and more.
The Buzz: North Carolina’s Coolest Native Bees
Take a closer look at these fuzzy, fascinating pollinators — they have some bizarre behaviors and specialized skills.
April Garden Tips: Patience for Plenty
April is a welcome month with its warmer days and bright blooms. Tom Packer shares these tips for home gardening.
Simple Life: An Ever Changing Garden
When a giant old oak tree has to come down, this writer reflects on how his yard and approach to gardening have changed over the decades.
Force Meets Flex at Arrichion
The East Raleigh fitness concept combines hot yoga and strength training with a space and staff where everyone feels welcome and supported.
Strange & Wonderful: Tom Maxwell’s New Memoir
The musician best known for his work in the Squirrel Nut Zippers wrote a book about the alternative rock scene in Chapel Hill in the 1990s.
Susan Murphy’s Local Perspective
The Raleigh native behind one of the area’s most popular Instagram accounts talks her early memories of the city and her favorite places now.
What to Do In and Around Raleigh in April 2024
It’s time to get outside! This April, enjoy garden tours, music festivals, plant sales and a renewed energy in town.
The Whirl: Dream Big
Dream Big was held Jan. 20 at the Raleigh Convention Center and raised $460,000 to benefit Methodist Home for Children.
How to Make The Parlor’s Heightened Prosecco
An elevated take on a mimosa, this bubbly drink has notes of rose, berries and an option for gin or vodka for even more punch.
The Whirl: Tamasha Friends & Family Night
Mike Kathrani and Tina Vora invited friends and family to try out their new restaurant in North Hills, Tamasha Modern Indian.
The Whirl: The Art Inside the Bottle
Ángel González and Doreen Colondres, examined identity, place and power through creative, culture-specific disciplines of art and wine.