The Buddy System: Haand Ceramics
Two longtime friends started the successful pottery brand out of Hillsborough, which has collaborated with James Beard Award winning chefs.
Category: Arts & Culture
Your 2023 North Carolina Playlist
From jazz to country to rap, local musicians have been busy this past year. Here are the new albums and upcoming projects to look out for.
The New Guard: Fresh Direction in Downtown Arts Organizations
Over the last year and a half, CAM, Artspace, VAE and Artsplosure have each hired new directors. Here’s what they want to do.
What to Do in January 2023 In and Around Raleigh
Start the year right with evening walks to enjoy some art, live music, charitable meals and a weekend-long tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Building Community: Artist and Teacher September Krueger
This East Carolina University alumni and director of lifelong learning at Cameron Art Museum is known for her intricate quilts.
Behind the Beach Music: The Legendary Ed Weiss
The late longtime DJ known as Charlie Brown helped popularize the shag-dance genre along the Carolina coast in the 1960s.
History in Suede: Ava Gardner’s Gloves Land in Raleigh
An iconic accessory worn by the North Carolina-born movie star finds a home at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design
Mic Check: 10 Questions with Delta Rae
The North Carolina Americana band on creativity in the virtual world, a new-for-them project and their favorite Raleigh acts.
What to do in December 2022 In and Around Raleigh
Joyful, joyful — it’s a busy month in the Raleigh! Take in these festive shows, craft markets, light extravaganzas and more.
3 Cocktail Recipes from Wilmington Bartender Joel Finsel
Coast based bartender Joel Finsel whose life passion is books and bourbon shared 3 classic cocktail recipes with his special twists
All Shook Up: Sarah Shook as Mightmare
The Cruel Liars album is the latest project from a North Carolina musician known best for their country stylings.
Changing of the Guard: Feathered Friends to Spot this Month
As the leaves fall, another change is happening in the Piedmont: colorful migratory birds are landing at our bird feeders.
Oscar Diaz’s Recipes for a Flavor-Filled Thanksgiving Feast
Char-grilled Oysters on the Half-Shell Ingredients5 strips of bacon10 garlic cloves, minced1/2 stick butter1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 cup panko bread crumbs12 fresh raw oysters1 jalapeño, diced DirectionsCook bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove and set aside. Add half…
My November Song
As this writer reflects on the death of a beloved companion, he offers a prayer for the lives that touch us… and those that await beyond.