The Feel of Fall
A visual celebration of the beauty of autumn leaves in and around Raleigh.
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Natural Balance: At Home with Eva Shockey
In her home and at the table, this outdoorswoman finds a way to incorporate nature.
Eva Shockey’s Family Recipes
Consider these recipes from outdoorswoman Eva Shockey, which she serves for Thanksgiving — or anytime.
November Poem: Quarantine Haircut
Greensboro poet Steve Cushman captures an unexpected, intimate moment in a time of isolation.
The Whirl: Season Kickoff Social
Singers from the North Carolina Master Chorale gathered in Pullen Park for fellowship and reconnection before their first rehearsal in over a year. Stavi’s food truck and desserts from Global Village made for a festive afternoon. __ This article originally…
The Whirl: Triangle Purple Heart Dinner
Dozens of Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star Mothers from the area were honored at the second Triangle Purple Heart Dinner on August 28th at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. __ This article originally appeared in the October 2021 issue of…
The Whirl: Kickoff Ceremony for SECU DinoLab
On September 8, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences celebrated the groundbreaking for the SECU DinoLab, which will house the Dueling Dinosaurs, the best-preserved skeletons of T. rex and Triceratops unearthed to date. __ This article originally appeared in…
The Whirl: Bourbon, Bagpipes & Bacon
On August 28, Olde Raleigh Distillery in Zebulon held a Bourbon, Bagpipes & Bacon event to celebrate the launch of its third batch of their flagship brand. Brunos Burger Bar Food Truck offered many varieties of bacon. __ This article…
The Whirl: Frank Daniels, Jr., 90th Birthday Party
On Tuesday, September 7, Frank Daniels, Jr. celebrated his 90th birthday. Daniels, former publisher of The News & Observer and current part owner of WALTER, was joined by friends and family. __ This article originally appeared in the October 2021…
The Whirl: French National Day
On July 17, members of the North Carolina Symphony, along with friends and family, gathered to celebrate French National Day on the anniversary of the storming of Bastille in 1789. Guests enjoyed food, fireworks, performances, and, of course, delicious French…
The Whirl: Women’s Giving Network at Raleigh City Farm
Members and guests of the Women’s Giving Network of Wake County gathered at Raleigh City Farm in July to celebrate and reconnect after a long stretch of Zoom meetings. They enjoyed rosé from Wine Authorities and visiting with feathered friends…
The Whirl: NCRLA Chef Showdown
Chefs from across North Carolina gathered in Durham at Angus Barn’s Bay 7 for the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Chef Showdown competition. Guests were able to sample the chefs and mixologists’ creations and vote for their favorites to…
11 Spooky Books for Kids of All Ages
With Halloween coming up, consider these reads for everyone from toddlers to adults
Introducing Myriad’s Window Music
A new video series offers a behind-the-scenes audience with local and touring musicians