Ringing in the Holidays with Raleigh’s Handbell Choir
The Emmy-winning Raleigh Ringers have been around for more three decades — and their holiday concerts are a popular tradition
Category: Arts & Culture
Welcome, Trolls! Dix Park Gets a Family of Thomas Dambo Sculptures
The Dutch artist’s “The Grandmother Tree” includes seven trolls across North Carolina, the largest of his permanent installations in the U.S.
Pete Sack’s Second Act
This Raleigh artist has evolved his style of painting — and embarked on a new role as a community arts leader, as co-director of the VAE
Wood & Wanderlust: Meet Brian and Tracy Frerichs
The creative couple behind Forested Way have developed a niche artistic style that uses reclaimed materials to celebrate their love of nature
Our Novels, Ourselves: Developing a Literary Friendship
Authors Elaine Orr and Nell Joslin spent 10 years walking and writing together as they worked on two very different books
A Year in Songs: 10 Landmark Tracks from NC Artists
From creative collaborations to personal tributes, North Carolina musicians were busy in 2025 making a solid cannon of music.
20 Classic Raleigh Christmas Traditions
From a laugh-till-you-cry take on “A Christmas Carol” to a rousing rendition of “Joy to the World,” ’tis the season to enjoy these annual holiday events.
What to Do in December 2025 In and Around Raleigh
This month, celebrate the season with festive balls, holiday performances and markets — plus some wintery libations.
Acorn Art at the New RUS Bus Facility
Commissioned by GoTriangle, this giant, stainless-steel installation designed by Creative Machines is an homage to the City of Oaks
Through the Lens with the Capital City Camera Club
The Raleigh-area group for photography enthusiasts held its first Digital Juried Competition this year. Here are the winning images.
That Kind of Guy: Musician Peter Holsapple
This talent on the keyboard and guitar has played with everyone from R.E.M to Hootie and the Blowfish. His latest album is The Face of 68
Racing Ahead at the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
The Curb Museum of Music and Motorsports in Kannapolis is a true Old North State experience that shows of Grammys, guitars and… cars!
The Clean-Up Crew: Let’s Hear it for Vultures
These frightening-looking birds may have some gross behaviors — but they play a critical role in North Carolina’s environment and beyond
Beneath the Surface: Artist Michele Yellin
The painter follows her intuition by creating multilayered works that turn into bright, abstracted images of homes, landscapes and figures