The Importance of Artists in Schools
David Sedaris shares his memories in honor of the 45th anniversary of United Arts Wake County’s Artists in Schools program.
Category: Arts & Culture
Folk Revival: Jake Xerxes Fussell Gives New Life to Classic Tunes
The child of a folklorist and teacher, Fussell finds historic songs and sings them in a modern way. His latest album is When I’m Called.
Catalyzing Creativity: The Grid Project Nurture Emerging Artists
Artist collective The Grid Project offers a new model for artists of all kinds to collaborate and exhibit in spaces across the Triangle.
Whit & Whimsy: Artist Jennifer Cliffton
This former school counselor explores her creative voice at Artspace, making multimedia pieces full of color, pattern and personality.
Roger and Briana Kornegay’s Favorite Places to Eat and Drink
The content creators behind Raleigh FoodTrap share where they go for quick meals, special dinners and more in the Raleigh area.
Tanisha DiPina’s Favorite Places to Eat & Drink
The chef de cuisine of Il Falò shares where she goes for quick meals, special dinners and more in the Raleigh area.
Worth the Wait: Oakwood’s Unique Singing Group
Founded in the 1980s, this a cappella singing group traipses through the holiday season in Victoria-are garb, singing carols.
Tunes of 2024: This Year’s Standout Songs with North Carolina Ties
From folk rhythms to pop to rap, local musicians were integral to the national musical landscape this year. Here’s a playlist.
Scaling it Down with Sculptor Hoss Haley
The longtime NC artist, known for his giant Corten steel pieces, is creating more intimate, personal work with more intricate techniques.
Craftsman Cool: An Eclectic Oakwood Bungalow
An interest in designer furniture, eye for found art and love of color combine in this charming Jones Street home.
A Layered Approach from Martha Thorn
This mixed media artist, who has a studio at Anchorlight, follows her intuition to build her energetic abstract paintings.
Earth is at the Center for Christina Lorena Weisner
This installation artist travels the far corners of the world, creating work she hopes will inspire empathy for our planet’s vulnerability.
Cultural Devotion: Mastering the Bharatanatyam
At 8 years old, Kajal Parmar began training for an ancient and intricate Indian dance form that culminates in a 5-hour, solo performance.
Get it on Vinyl: Pour House Pressing
Downtown music venue The Pour House expands its music ecosystem again, this time with a small-batch record press.