Red Clay & Jewels
Jaki Shelton Green, the ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina, captures the beauty and cruelty of humanity her writing.
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The Chosen One
Columnist Jim Dodson on spotting a red-tailed sentinel , his a faithful, four-legged soulmate and the concept of spirit animals
Road Trip: Diary of a Drive Across the Country
A Raleigh couple takes in the wonders of the American countryside from the windows of their 33-year-old Suburban, Airstream in tow.
February Poem: Dots
In this poem, we are reminded that, while we may be individuals, our similarities far outweigh our differences.
When Walls Speak: Poetry Inspired by Raleigh Murals
Our town boasts dozens of murals that inspire an emotional response. Here, a writer captures the feelings with ekphrastic poetry.
Boundless Beauty: Stephen Hayes and the Black Experience
Though his powerful sculptures and installations, this Durham artist explores the cruelty of slavery and continuing indignities of racism.
Sunny Side: Conjuring Mardi Gras at St. Roch
Sunny Gerhart shares a feast with Louisiana roots in celebration of Fat Tuesday.
Passion & Purpose: From Raleigh to Broadway
Actor, dancer, and singer Robert Hartwell has success on and off the stage — and is bringing his talents to NC Theatre.
20+ Things to do in February in and around Raleigh
From folk art to tea parties to engaging with history to King Cake, February offers cultural opportunities for all.
WALTER Events | Book Club with Kristy Woodson Harvey
Join WALTER at City Club Raleigh as we host New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey to talk about her latest book, The Wedding Veil.
20 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Raleigh
No matter how you like to celebrate love, we’ve got all the ideas you need to plan a romantic Valentine’s Day evening — or a fun-filled Galentine’s Day with friends.
WALTER Events | WINi 2022
Join WALTER for our fifth annual WINi conference, where female leaders in our community share their stories to inspire the next generation.
WALTER’s Top 50 Photos of 2021
These photos from our print magazine and digital site of people, places, homes, and objects in and around Raleigh stood out.
Resolving to Practice
A poet pledges to write each day for 365 days, and finds that the exercise awakens a new creative energy.