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An iconic IM Pei installation heads to Raleigh, a cerulean takeout bag goes viral and Bojangles introduces a delicious new race.
The Whirl: Irregardless 50th Birthday
Irregardless owner Lee Robinson celebrated 50 years since it opened in downtown Raleigh with a private party on Feb. 24 that included longtime guests, employees, local dignitaries and former owners Arthur and Anya Gordon.
The Whirl: Dream Big Gala
Headlined by author J. Dana Trent, Dream Big drew more than 550 people and raised $500,000 for children and families in North Carolina.
The Whirl: Arthouse: Golden Hour
On Feb. 22, CAM Raleigh hosted its annual spring gala, Arthouse. This year, the theme of the enchanting evening celebrating art, community and creativity was Golden Hour. T
The Whirl: Regener8 Launch Party
Regener8 hosted a celebration to unveil their new Luxury Hair Growth Oil, a product designed to nourish, revitalize and transform hair.
The Whirl: Galentine’s Party
The Children’s Home Society of NC brought together women of the Triangle at TRAINE at Seaboard Station for drinks, appetizers and camaraderie as they celebrated Galentine’s Day.
Weaving Wonder with Patrizia Ferreira
The artist taps into her curiosity, one stitch at a time, with her large sculptural works made from upcycled textiles and other found items
The Whirl: First Lady’s Luncheon
The Junior League of Raleigh hosted the First Lady’s Luncheon to celebrate NC’s new First Lady, Anna Stein.
Another World at Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Tony Avent and his late wife, Michelle, created a vast, plant-filled wonderland in Raleigh that’s open to the public several times a year
Houses of Worship: Downtown Raleigh’s Historic Churches
As North Carolina’s capitol was founded, churches were built around its central square. Eight of them are still part of this bustling city
The Whirl: King’s Ridge Grand Opening
This innovative housing solution developed by CASA is projected to reduce homelessness in Wake County by 10%
April Poem: Literature
In this sonnet by Raleigh poet Al Maginnes, he explores the writing life in a loving and humorous way
Simple Life: A Spring Awakening
In a dark time, this writer is called to return to church — and gets a spiritual visit that changes the course of his life