What to Do in April 2026 In and Around Raleigh
This month in Raleigh, enjoy markets of all kinds, Earth Day celebrations, outdoor festivals and Record Store Day!
Author Archives: Ayn-Monique Klahre
Special Feature: The Legacy Edit
Meet 15 local businesses that have been defining our Raleigh community and investing in our city for generations.
Where to Hear Jazz in Raleigh
These are the locals bars and restaurants that are hosting regular jazz nights for your relaxed, improvisational music enjoyment. by Addie Ladner & Ayn-Monique Klahre Jazz music is inherently social, where bands often feed off the crowd’s energy and no…
Seas-ing Days at Wild Dunes
An off-season trip to a resort on the South Carolina coast offers a quieter and luxurious escape, plus a trip to Charleston.
Special Feature: Guide to Giving 2025
As you plan for the holidays, consider how you can help the organizations that are working to make our community a better place to live.
October Poem: October in the Family Cemetery
In this poem by Maureen Sherbondy, she remembers gathering with elders in the family room — and still feels their spirits now that they’ve passed
A Fuller Story: An Update on the History Museum
As the next phase of renovation begins at the NC Museum of History, community input and interaction are at the forefrontby Ayn-Monique Klahre If you’ve driven around downtown lately, you’ve probably noticed the fencing around the North Carolina History Museum…
WALTER Magazine Wins Multiple NCPA Awards
The winning submissions included articles that highlighted feature writing, community coverage and feature photography.
Make it a Summer of Spectator Sports!
These athletic teams and sporting venues offer inexpensive, family-friendly entertainment around the Triangle.
WALTER Events | WINnovation 2025
This year, WINnovation will feature speakers Sara Abernethy, Dallas Bonavita, Pamela Cashwell and Carly Jones.
5 Questions With… James Dodson
The New York Times bestselling author of golf autobiographies tells us about his latest book, The Road That Made America.
June Poem: a red blues for alma
In this poem, author Alexis Pauline Gumbs imagines what artist Alma Thomas was thinking as she created one of her iconic works.by Alexis Pauline Gumbs | After “Nature’s Red impressions” by Alma Thomas (1968) Alexis Pauline Gumbs is a queer…
5 Questions with Jennifer Dasal
The podcaster behind ArtCurious and author of The Club on how she got into the fascinating world of art historyAs told to Ayn-Monique Klahre This July, WALTER will be hosting art curator, podcaster and writer Jennifer Dasal for “An Evening…
7 Great Destinations for Solo Travelers
Looking for a quick escape from Raleigh? These spots are easy to get to, budget friendly and offer plenty of culture to fill your time.