5 Questions with Venus Liles, on How to Talk to Kids about COVID-19
A local author turns her own challenges with talking to her children about the novel coronavirus into a sweet, useful kids’ book.
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What I’m Doing: Maggie Kane, founder of A Place at the Table
Maggie Kane, founder of A Place at the Table, is still feeding others—and her own needs, as well.
A Tree Falls: Neighbors Memorialize a Willow Oak
When a grand old tree falls near Brooks Avenue, it invites a moment for reflection on how we celebrate life.
The Whirl: Go Red For Women Fashion Show
photography courtesy The Cardinal at North Hills Raleigh seniors hit the catwalk for a good cause on February 7 in honor of National Wear Red Day. The annual Go Red for Women Fashion Show benefits the American Heart Association (AHA)…
The Whirl: Raleigh Little Theatre says goodbye to Charles Phaneuf
photography by Cindy McEnery After eight years of service, Raleigh Little Theatre’s Executive Director, Charles Phaneuf, left the organization for a new opportunity. Members of the RLT community gathered on January 27 at the Raleigh Little Theatre’s Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre…
The Whirl: Crime Scene Mystery Bookfest
photography by Krystal Cast Photography Mystery book readers and authors from around the country gathered for McIntyre’s Books first Crime Scene Mystery Bookfest held at the Barn at Fearrington Village in Pittsoboro February 8.
The Whirl: Brooks Bell hosts The Colonoscopy Gala
photography by Eamon Queeney Brooks Bell hosted Raleigh’s first ever Colonoscopy Gala on February 28 at CAM Raleigh to raise awareness for colonoscopies and to raise funds for colon cancer prevention.
Time to Shine: WALTER presents WINi
photography by Bob Karp WALTER gathered a dynamic group of women on February 23 to talk about work at WINi 2020. It was an inspiring afternoon, a chance for young women to hear about the tenacity and self-discovery that go…
A New Narrative: Jean Gray Mohs, Artist by Training and a Storyteller at Heart
Painter Jean Gray Mohs channels her life into her art in unexpected and evolving ways.
What I’m Doing: Amber Smith of Activate Good
Amber Smith of Activate Good is doing what she can, with what she has, where she is.
What I’m Doing: Lisa Grele Barrie, executive director of Raleigh City Farm
Lisa Grele Barrie, Executive Director of Raleigh City Farm, a nonprofit farm on a one-acre site in downtown Raleigh digs deep to find calm.
What I’m Doing: Yoga instructor Justin Anne Patterson strikes a pose
Yoga instructor Justin Anne Patterson poses simple tips for self-care. photo by Smith Hardy Justin Anne Patterson is a yoga instructor at Indigo Hot Yoga. Self care is top of mind for her these days. She suggests we strike a…
What I’m Doing: Charles Phaneuf, President of the United Arts Council
Even without leaving his house, local arts advocate and musician Charles Phaneuf is filling his hours with culture.
The Whirl: SafeChild’s Annual Luncheon
Filmmaker and child abuse prevention advocate Sasha Neulinger was the keynote speaker at SAFEchild’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon.