The Whirl: Nightmare on South Street
Carolina Ballet hosted Nightmare on South Street, a Halloween party with a short performance and a costume contest with celebrity judges.
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The Whirl: Inspired to Dream
The Inspired to Dream Fundraising Gala was hosted by Dream Upward Foundation in collaboration with Inspiring Minds-RDU.
The Whirl: Sneaker Ball 2023
On Oct. 10, friends, volunteers and partners joined to honor 10 years of Note in the Pocket’s impact on thousands of area families.
The Whirl: Chamber Music Gala 2023
On Oct. 27, Chamber Music Raleigh hosted its 82nd Season Gala at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
The Whirl: Perfect and Pink Luncheon
On Oct. 24, Hayes Barton Place hosted a luncheon with The Woman’s Club of Raleigh and J.McLaughlin to benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
The Whirl: Passages
On Oct. 6, Gallery C hosted a First Friday opening reception for veteran North Carolina painter Gayle Stott Lowry.
The Whirl: Taste of the Wild 2023
On Oct. 11, WALTER hosted its annual Taste of the Wild event to celebrate the joy of eating food grown and raised in North Carolina.
A Jolly Raleigh Puzzle
Keep an eye out for festive answers that only a local would know in this custom crossword puzzle.
Sweet Treats: North Carolina’s Iconic Soft Peppermint
For more than 130 years, Red Bird has been making this nostalgic, old-fashioned candy in Lexington, North Carolina.
December Poem: Reduced for Quick Sale
These stanzas encourage us to reflect on the real spirit of the holiday and to resist the urge to get carried away with gifts and events.
Simple Life: Let It Snow
Remembrances of little winter miracles over the years.
25 Christmas Eves
A writer reflects on a holiday tradition with humble beginnings that’s grown and flourished — and in some ways, remained the same.
Proven Winners: Five Caterers Share their Go-to Party Dishes
Get some holiday hosting inspo from these Triangle food experts’ easy, tried and true crowd-pleasers.
Musical Gifts: 7 Local Albums to Give this Season
For the music lover in your life, consider one of these new records by Raleigh, Triangle and North Carolina musicians.