The Whirl: Raleigh Little Theatre Legacy Breakfast
On April 5, the Raleigh Little Theatre Legacy Society celebrated its members who leave a lasting gift to the theater in their wills.
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The Whirl: NC Black Summit
The NC Black Alliance marked its 25th anniversary with its 20th annual NC Black Summit Apr. 23-24 at the Marriott Crabtree Valley.
The Whirl: ESU Triangle Shakespeare Festival
The ESU Triangle Branch held its annual student Shakespeare Festival at Kenan Hall at William Peace University on Feb. 12.
The Whirl: NC Plein Arts Festival
On May 15, the Mattie King Davis Gallery hosted the Beaufort Artist Reception with wine, charcuterie and a chance to greet the painters.
The Whirl: NC Symphony Friends of Note
On May 6, the NC Symphony’s Friends of Note event drew business and community leaders together to celebrate learning through music.
Cultivating Knowledge: Tour the Garden of Jim and Stephany Putnam
The Raleigh couple behind gardening advice channel HortTube shares a passion for working with plants and making use of their space
Revolution Revisited: The History Museum Releases a New Program
This video series from the NC Museum of History combines documentary and narrative for a look at our role in the American Revolution
What’s in a Name?
Many North Carolina locales are named after founding fathers, from Greensboro to Franklin County to the town of Washington
Oaks for America: Planting Trees for America 250
In honor of America 250, the Rotary Club of Raleigh is planting 250 trees around the City of Oaks
Beat the Heat: The Joy of Raleigh’s Splash Pads
Come summer, water play is a gift for young and old in our public parks. Photographer Art Howard captured that spirit
The Spirit of ’76
The North Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence were William Hooper, Joseph Hewes and John Penn
July Poem: The Journey
In this month’s poem, a writer explores about the healing powers of water and nature to restore strength and hope
Simple Life: My Miss American Pie
Reflecting on the little slice of heaven my wife and I share — and how she’s still as sweet as ever
State of Mind: Doing the Wave
Contemplating how a swim in the ocean brings a sense of calm — and listening to the radio with a neighbor does, too