The (Annotated) WALTER Holiday Playlist
Evergreen songs one from far and wide—but from right here, too. David Menconi shares his favorite holiday songs from Triangle artists.
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15+ Places to Order Your Thanksgiving Meal
From sides to desserts, consider these Raleigh spots to fill out your holiday menu.
Uncharted Territory: Lump Gallery at 25 Years
Blount Street gallery Lump offers thought-provoking contemporary art and interactive virtual and in-person exhibits.
The Whirl: Creative Mornings
On Friday, June 26, Creative Mornings RDU hosted mental health counselor Gretchen Campbell for their monthly speaker series. The virtual meeting was attended by many creatives in the Raleigh community and beyond, and included a networking opportunity and Q&A. Campbell…
Slant of Light: Poetic Vignettes
Jaki Shelton Green’s poetic vignettes inspired by photographs of fall at the JC Raulston Arboretum by Juli Leonard.
The Intrepid Life of Dorothea Dix
How a self-educated runaway became an advocate for mental health.
Give Where You Live: 25 Organizations to Support This Year
From arts to advocacy to feeding our neighbors, these groups have made a big impact in Raleigh and the Triangle in 2020.
Moment of Zen: East Meets West in a Mid-century Retreat
Tula Summerford designed this Clinton, N.C. home renovation with bold, modern touches.
The Whirl: Raleigh City Farm Harvest Dinner at Home
Raleigh City Farm launched its Harvest Dinner at Home series in October, featuring meals from Garland’s Cheetie Kumar, Coleen Speaks of Hummingbird, Caroline Morrison of Fiction Kitchen and Andrew Gravens of A Place at the Table. The fundraiser supports the…
The Whirl: The Shop at The Green Chair Project
In September, local nonprofit The Green Chair Project launched its online retail portal, The Shop, making its popular resale store accessible during the pandemic. 100 percent of proceeds from its sales benefit its program, providing home furnishings to local families…
The Whirl: Cardinal Charter Academy Ribbon Cutting
Cardinal Charter Academy at Wendell Falls opened its doors this fall, celebrating with a socially-distanced ribbon cutting ceremony.
The Whirl: Dining for Women
Raleigh’s chapter of Dining for Women hosted a socially-distanced gathering on September 8. Dining for Women invites individuals to gather together monthly to learn about organizations benefiting women and families, and to support these organizations through their charitable dollars. In…
The Whirl: Underwood Wine Fundraiser
The Underwood Elementary Foundation and PTA held a virtual wine tasting event with Wine Feed to kick off the 2020-2021 school year. Philip Rubin, co-owner of Wine Feed, led guests in a tasting of three “Unicorn Wines,” paired with a…
All in the Family: Matt Register’s Southern Thanksgiving
Matt Register and his family combine two types of Southern food, American and Italian, in their annual Thanksgiving menu.