15+ ways to Soak up Labor Day Weekend in and Around Raleigh
Savor the last official weekend of summer with culture, a trip to the beach, some locally made ice cream or a sampling of BBQ.
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5 Questions with… NCMA director & CEO Valerie Hillings
With a focus on art history and a love of curating, Hillings made her way from the Guggenheim to director of the NCMA.
5 Questions with… Poet Jaki Shelton Green
North Carolina’s Poet Laureate talks about balancing creativity and professional success, as well as her role as a mentor.
5 Questions with… Anita Watkins
Managing director at Rex Health Ventures, Watkins shares how she got started (including bagging groceries at Harris Teeter) — and what’s next.
5 Questions with… Architect Zena Howard
Known for her impactful museums and public spaces, Howard recently took on a global role at Perkins & Will.
Explore: Spend a Weekend in Greenville, SC
Greenville, South Carolina has a rich arts and coffee scene, a bustling downtown and gorgeous natural scenery.
5 Questions with Country music star Priscilla Block
Born and raised in Raleigh, this singer-songwriter is headlining a European tour for her album Welcome to the Block Party this fall.
Raleigh Garden Tips: What to do in August
Take it easy in summer’s hottest month — use your freezer to preserve tomatoes and plant a few things the get you through the rest of the season.
5 Questions with… Lauren Kennedy Brady
Theatre Raleigh co-founder Lauren Kennedy Brady is on a mission to create a new artistic home for performers in the Triangle.
The Whirl: Koinonia Foundation Awards
The Koinonia Foundation bestowed $22,000 in grants to nonprofits in the greater Wake Forest, Rolesville and Youngsville areas.
The Whirl: Parlor Bar Media Night
Parlor Bar, the new cocktail lounge at the Heights House Hotel, celebrated its opening with a small gathering for media and civic leaders.
The Whirl: Shuping Memorial Courtyard Dedication
Wake County Boys & Girls Clubs dedicated the Lawrence and Jean Shuping Memorial Courtyard at “The Club” Teen Center in Raleigh.
The Whirl: Bogue Park Parade
The 30th annual Fourth of July Parade down Shepard Street in the Bogue Park area of Morehead City included many generations of Raleighites.
The Whirl: Wendell History Museum Premiere Night
The Wendell Historical Society hosted Premiere Night for major donors to celebrate the Wendell Museum’s opening.