The Whirl: GalaxyCon 2022
The weekend of July 27 to 30, the Raleigh Convention Center hosted GalaxyCon. WALTER sent photographer Bryan Regan to capture some of the characters.
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The Whirl: Beaufort Summer Party
The Beaufort Historical Association held its annual summer party in July with Scarborough Fare Catering and the Shakedown Band.
The Whirl: Khera Opening Celebration
Khera Gynecology & Wellness celebrated its grand opening on August 13 with a tour of the West Jones Street location, followed by a dj dance party and dinner.
WALTER: The First 10 Years
The September 2022 issue of WALTER marks our 10-year anniversary. We take a look back at some of our iconic stories, subjects and imagery.
Magazine Memories
You may love reading WALTER, but we love making it! Here are just a few snaps from the past decade — looking forward to another 10 years!
5 Questions with… NCMA director & CEO Valerie Hillings
With a focus on art history and a love of curating, Hillings made her way from the Guggenheim to director of the NCMA.
5 Questions with… Poet Jaki Shelton Green
North Carolina’s Poet Laureate talks about balancing creativity and professional success, as well as her role as a mentor.
5 Questions with… Anita Watkins
Managing director at Rex Health Ventures, Watkins shares how she got started (including bagging groceries at Harris Teeter) — and what’s next.
5 Questions with… Architect Zena Howard
Known for her impactful museums and public spaces, Howard recently took on a global role at Perkins & Will.
5 Questions with Country music star Priscilla Block
Born and raised in Raleigh, this singer-songwriter is headlining a European tour for her album Welcome to the Block Party this fall.
20+ Things to Do in Raleigh in August 2022
Close out summer with rooftop jazz, scavenger hunts across our museums, festivals near and far and tomato-forward fare.
On a Roll: The Legacy of Ladyfingers
For 40 years, this Raleigh catering company has offered comfort food for showers, funerals, and other life events.
7 Books for Summer from Local Authors
From fiction to nonfiction, cookbooks to kids’ books, Triangle authors have been busy writing! Consider this new work for Summer 2022.
Sisterhood in Bloom: Give Black Raleigh Her Flowers
A new photography exhibit curated by Courtney Napier celebrates 10 Raleigh women dedicated to preserving the city’s Black history.