The Whirl: Allyship in Hospitality
On March 27, restaurateur Sarah Abernethy hosted a powerhouse panel discussion on Allyship in Hospitality featuring Ashley Christensen, Angela Salamanca, Preeti Waas, Paula De Pano and Rachel Brody.
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The Whirl: Patrick Dougherty Art Installation
North Carolina artist Patrick Dougherty visited L’école-French School of Raleigh on March 2 to build a work of art with students on its grounds.
The Whirl: Dreamville Festival
On April 1 and 2, J. Cole’s third Dreamville Festival played host to 100,000 total guests with fans traveling from a record-breaking 23 countries across four continents as well as all 50 states.
The Whirl: I ♥ Purim: An Intergalactic Gala
On March 25, the Friends of the Judaic Art Gallery hosted its 11th I ♥ Purim fundraiser, this year themed An Intergalactic Gala.
The Whirl: Skate Raleigh Groundbreaking
On March 22, Skate Raleigh officially broke ground on its downtown skatepark project on Dortch Street.
The Whirl: Designed for Joy Bag Launch
Designed For Joy celebrated a new leather handbag line with a launch party in their Warehouse District studio on March 30.
The Whirl: An Evening of Art
WALTER hosted renowned visual artist Beverly McIver in conversation with Liza Roberts at downtown’s Contemporary Art Museum.
End Note: The Unlikely Path
A self-professed couch potato ventures to new frontiers — the greenway, the American Tobacco Trail, and beyond — and finds herself.
Meet North Carolina’s High School Poet Laureates
A new program developed by Jaki Shelton Green celebrates talented young poets across the state. Meet the first four high school laureates.
Poetry: Mallard Ducks
A poem from Terri Kirby Erickson about a pair of old, married mallard ducks.
Simple Life: Cadillac Joe
While his azaleas are long gone, the legacy of Joe Franks — a man who loved listening to Sinatra while waxing his car — lives on.
Beads on a String: Will Lee Smith’s New Novel Be her Last?
The Southern author discusses her latest novel, Silver Alert. The 15th book from Smith, it leaves readers with memorable characters.
How to Make a Mambo Sun
Pineapple, lime and grenadine mix balance out the mezcal in this smoky, tropical cocktail at Neptunes Parlour.
Let There Be Light: Neptunes Parlour is back
Martin and Erin Wheeler have reopened the underground bar, and will keep the craft cocktails, live music and good vibes flowing.