The Rescuers: In Times of Crisis, Pets are Saving New Owners
Local shelters adjust their services to connect families with new companies during the pandemic.
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Saving a School: Restoration of the Panther Branch Rosenwald School
A community works together to restore a pillar of early education for black children.
Ultra Violet: The Secret to Bittersweet’s Aviation
See how fresh-picked flowers from a nearby grower are used to infuse gin in this brilliant purple cocktail.
The Whirl: Graduation Celebration
On May 30th, the families of Ravenscroft seniors Charlotte Tannenbaum (daughter of Pickel and Pete Tannenbaum), Amelia Holdstock (daughter of David and Ramona Holdstock) and Eleanor Campbell (daughter of Caroline and Colin Campbell) celebrated the girls’ graduation. Siblings Ally Tannebaum,…
The Whirl: Surprise Oyster Roast
Jennifer Kelly and Christy Connell hosted an oyster roast from Locals Seafood on the back porch of the Kelly home May 29 to celebrate two special birthdays.
The Whirl: Balcony Birthday Bash
Lolly Norris (Grand Lolly) is fêted for her 95th birthday at her home at the Cardinal at North Hills on May 6 by (from left to right) Gerda Stein, Lee Norris, Katie O’Neal, John O’Neal, Ann O’Neal and Laura Raynor.
The Whirl: Neighborhood Fun and Games
In April, the Attride family played Pictionary with across-the-street neighbors the Roberts family. The families also gathered for a socially distanced dinner party.
The Whirl: Hoss’ Birthday Picnic
Jessica Hoskin, Jonathan Flora and Sarah Delgross celebrate Hoss’ 42nd birthday with a picnic on Halifax Mall on April 8.
The Whirl: Friends of St. David’s Celebration
Friends of St. David’s thanked outgoing president Elizabeth Matthews at a socially distanced volunteer appreciation event on her front lawn.
The Whirl: Movie Night
Lauren Kennedy Brady, artistic director of Theatre Raleigh, and family created an alternative theatre experience over Memorial Day weekend.
The Whirl: Porch Portrait
Daniel, Teddy and Jennifer Russell pose on the front porch of their home in historic Oakwood.
The Whirl: Pandemic Porch Party
Members of the North Carolina Symphony (Mary Boone, flute; Sam Gold, viola; Jeanine Wynton, violin and Sunrise Kim, cello) performed a porch concert on May 25 at the home of Ann Robertson and Hans Linnartz in the historic Oakwood neighborhood.
An Artivist at Heart: Carly Jones Blends Theater and Activism
Raleigh performer and NC Arts Council member Carly Jones tells us how she balances art and advocacy to aid artists and organizations.