20+ Things to Do in July In and Around Raleigh
This month, turn up the heat at outdoor movies, live music, and food festivals — or stay cool indoors with silent films and art openings.
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The Whirl: Drinks and Design
On May 23, 125 guests gathered to support The Green Chair Project. Guests enjoyed cocktails from Junction West, snacks from Nosh Raleigh and a chance to bid on 14 designer chairs reimagined to support the programs of The Green Chair Project.
Below Expectations: Amber Share of Subpar Parks
The Raleigh creative who launched an online phenomenon offers a tongue-in-cheek look at our National Parks.
Take a Dip: Cool Off in the Water on these Hikes
The heat is rising! Here are five hikes near the Triangle that offer a chance to swim in creeks, lakes, and swimming holes.
Maria Magic: A Beloved Teacher Retires After Three Decades
Longtime Cathedral School teacher Maria Yeager shaped hundreds of young lives with grace and gusto
Cup of Love: Coffee Talk at The Women’s Center
Katie Koon and friends serve up sunny mornings in downtown Raleigh with a weekly breakfast tradition
Road Trip Playlist: Carolina Tunes to Keep you Cruising
Whether you’re driving to the beach or the mountains, roll down the windows and turn up the volume: these classic songs by North Carolina artists will keep you cruising.
Flashlight Books: Series and Stories for Summer Nights
Keep your child or grandchild turning pages under the covers — or under the stars — with these book recommendations.
Saving Chavis: The History of Chavis Memorial Park
After decades of neglect, one neighborhood led the charge to revitalize Chavis Memorial Park, an attraction built for Raleigh’s Black families in 1937.
Wild Miracles: Artist Elizabeth Bradford’s A House of One Room
North Carolina painter Elizabeth Bradford’s work showcasing the natural world is highlighted in an exhibit at the Cameron Art Museum this summer.
12 Cookbooks by North Carolina Writers
Our state has a wealth of influential and innovative chefs and food writers with great recipes to share. From classic Southern recipes to regional cuisine to meals inspired by what their parents made, here are 12 new cookbooks to check out — plus classics from favorite authors.
The Whirl: Sharing Space At Bloomsbury Bistro
On Wednesday, April 14, Bloomsbury Bistro owners Anne Stuart and Stephen Koster hosted artist Ellen Hathaway for an evening of fine art and fine food.
The Whirl: Literary Luncheon
On Friday, April 30, the Beaufort Historical Association hosted a Literary Luncheon with special guest Kristy Woodson Harvey, the New York Times bestselling author of Under the Southern Sky. Harvey signed books and mingled with fans and friends.
The Whirl: Heights House Hotel Grand Opening
On Thursday, May 6, Heights House Hotel celebrated its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. Owners Sarah and Jeff Shepherd, Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin, and Kim Westbrook-MacDonald from the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon, and a small group attended…