The Whirl: Book Club with James Dodson
WALTER hosted columnist and author James Dodson at Theatre in the Park for his new book, “The Road that Made America”
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Meet Ken Thomas, the Raleigh Bubble Man
This NC State alumni and engineer by day has perfected the art of creating giant, long-lasting bubbles — and spreads joy all over Raleigh
The Whirl: An Evening in Paris
WALTER hosted author Jennifer Dasal at Gallery C. Dasal to celebrate “The Club,” an art history book about American women studying in France
Rays of Light: Artist Anna Payne Previtte
This painter and muralist combines prismatic colors, bold lines and techniques like collage and cyanotype printing into her work
Simple Pleasures: An Earthy, Modern Downtown Penthouse
Interior designer Rosy Alexander used a muted neutral color palette and vintage pieces to transform this urban apartment into a warm space
Glass Act: Bottle Collector David Tingen
Meet a Raleigh native who has been collecting bottles from the city’s waterways and creek shores for nearly seven decades
Beech Grove: A Lush Native Garden
Jay and Kim Yourch grow plants from both the coastal plain and mountain regions of North Carolina in their North Hills garden
Cosmic Americana: Meet Blue Cactus
Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez, who are scheduled to play at Hopscotch 2025 , have evolved their take on country music
September Poem: My Country, My Tray
In this poem, writer Amal Kassir serves up her traditional foods with love, a show of hospitality for guests from any land.
The Simple Life: Gone East
After falling for a French exchange student, a writer decides to move to Paris — but finds that his backup plan is his true calling
The Club That Feeds Me
How one woman used a cookbook club to build a new community in North Carolina after spending two decades in Los Angeles
September Garden Tips: Plant & Plan
This month, check in with your roses, evaluate and plan for next summer and start planting your fall vegetables
Natural Wonders at Shelley Lake
With its diversity of wildlife — including a heron rookery and nesting bald eagles — this park inspires legions of avid fans
Still Serving: Tennis Pro Jane Preyer
As a player and coach, Jane Preyer completed her Hall-of-Fame tennis career in 1991, but she’s never stopped serving