Meet North Carolina’s High School Poet Laureates
A new program developed by Jaki Shelton Green celebrates talented young poets across the state. Meet the first four high school laureates.
Category: Arts & Culture
Twin Talents: Freddie and Francis Combs at NC State
The Wolfpack baseball and football legends reflect on brotherhood, college and pro athletics and life’s trials along the way.
Tapping the Muse: Skylar Gudasz Finds Inspiration in an Old Blue Guitar
This Durham singer-songwriter often backs up Hiss Golden Messenger, Tift Merritt and Superchunk — and she’s got a new solo album coming.
Music & Movements at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival
This weekend showcase of inclusive, family-friendly music and dance in Pittsboro got its start with Donna the Buffalo in the 1990s.
Seeing Art: Marriott Little’s Eight Decades of Painting
The Raleigh native has shown her work all over the state — and her birthday has a unique tie to Mother’s Day, too.
Poetry: Sense of Home by Abigail McPherson
This poem by Columbus Career and College Academy High School Laureate Abigail McPherson considers the beauty of the countryside.
Marsha Gordon on Discovering Ursula Parrott
The NC State University professor talks to WALTER about her new book, which is about a mysterious and prolific female writer.
Home Economics: Precious Lovell’s Ex-Domestication
A North Carolina textile artist lifts the veil on uncomfortable truths with her latest exhibition at Anchorlight Studio.
The South Has Something To Say: Backstage at Dreamville 2023
In the third year of J. Cole’s immersive music festival, performers reflect on the unique perspective that North Carolina brings to hip hop.
10 Spring Film Festivals and Events Near the Triangle
From films about dance, culture and even horror, here are 10 film festivals and movie screenings in and around Raleigh to enjoy this spring
Art & Improvisation: Ed Baxter’s Encore Career
The West Raleigh artist fuses two lifelong passions — painting and jazz — in a fulfilling post-retirement career.
Meet Poet, Rap Artist and Filmmaker G. Yamazawa
This Durham creative is diving headfirst into filmmaking and has another classic hip hop album on the horizon.
Creative Genius: Installation Artist Mel Chin
The award winning private artist out of Yancey County creates deeply engaging artwork at an international scale.
The Whirl: Oakwood Samedi Gras
This celebration featured the crowning of the King and Empress, the Oakwood Second Line Band, New Orleans-themed food and drink and a parade