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10 Books to Read for Black History Month
Poetry, memoir, and novels from Black authors, many with North Carolina connections.by Amber Brown, Sarah Goddin, and Mamie Potter With Black History Month underway, it’s a great time to pick up inspiring poetry, novels, and memoirs from Black authors. To…
Cleaning Out While You Stay at Home? Here’s Where in Raleigh to Donate Your Stuff
12 places in the Triangle to donate your clothes, furniture, books and more.
10 New Books to Check Out this Spring
As we continue head into another year with (still) more time at home, the escape of a good book is may be more critical than ever.
For 18 Years, Mary Poole Helped Build the Triangle’s Art Scene
Outgoing Artspace CEO Mary Poole carved out a place for local artists in Raleigh. by Joel Haas In 1980, the Raleigh Arts Commission recommended the establishment of a center for visual and performing arts run by a non-profit corporation. Set…
9 Books to Check Out in December
Take advantage of a few days off this month to curl up with one of these novels recommended by Mamie Potter of Quail Ridge Books.
The Whirl: Beach Tailgate
Greg and Susan Weaver hosted a tailgate on Atlantic Beach on October 25 to watch the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State Universty football game. The Weavers welcomed fans from both teams and no one was injured…
The Whirl: Oakwood Wine Tasting
On Saturday, October 24, a small group gathered for an evening of Sonoma- style wine tasting in an event dubbed the Oakwood Winefest 2020. Each couple brought bottles of wine from local retailers, including many from North Carolina vineyards, to…
The Whirl: Dix Park Diwali Celebration
On Saturday, November 7 Dix Park hosted its first-ever celebration of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights in partnership with VAE Raleigh. Participants like artist Vanipriya Ponnapalli drew mandalas with chalk in the parking lot across from the Flower Cottage….
The Whirl: BEAS Luncheon
The Betty Eichenberger Adams Society held its annual luncheon on Tuesday, November 10th with a virtual presentation featuring Maya Freelon speaking about her Greater Than or Equal To exhibit for CAM. Sheri Hagerty hosted a small luncheon for guests to…
The Whirl: Summer Wheat Party
On October 20, Marjorie Hodges and Carlton Midyette hosted a small gathering of friends at their home in honor of Brooklyn-based artist Summer Wheat and Charlotte’s SOCO Gallery. Wheat displayed her paintings and mosaic-covered ottomans. The intimate event was cateredby…
The Whirl: Buddy Walk
On October 25, The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance hosted a different sort of Buddy Walk, inviting friends and families to participate, on their own time, all over the state. With over 1,100 participants, they were able to raise $173,000…
The Whirl: Crawford & Son Pop-Up Dinner
On October 3rd, chef Scott Crawford welcomed 60 guests to City Market’s cobblestone streets for a pop-up dinner featuring Crawford & Son’s “greatest hits.” Says Crawford: “It was such a beautiful way for us to safely celebrate our fourth anniversary!…
Becoming My Father… and Luckily, his Father, too
Church hymns, flannel shirts and briar pipes—I share today’s simple pleasures with the generations before me. by Jim Dodson A dear friend I hadn’t seen in far too long and I were having lunch outdoors, safely distanced. She sipped her…