7 Books About Music to Get Your Feet Tapping
Almost as fun as listening to music: getting into the minds and influences of the artists who make it
Category: Arts & Culture
Poem of the Month: Skipping by Michael McFee
In this poem by Michael McFee, the narrator finds joys in a childhood pastime. With original illustration by Kirsten Solecki.
Poem of the Month: Skipping by Michael McFee
This poem by Michael McFee, illustrated by Kristen Solecki, originally appeared in our September 2021 issue.
The Ps & Qs: Raleigh Junior Cotillion
For decades, this stalwart institution led by Yvette Shallcross and Cindy Oates has taught etiquette, dance — and confidence.
Sari, Refashioned: Julie Patel Reimagines Traditional Indian Textiles
A local designer uses heritage saris to create one-of-a-kind outfits suited for her style of modern living
Songs & Stories: The Literary Life of The Mountain Goats
In his story-like albums and fiction writing alike, John Darnielle has made a career with his vivid imagination
5 Questions with… John Felix Arnold III
The North Carolina artist’s exhibit at Anchorlight Gallery touches on nature, time, and love.
The Whirl: Campbell Law School Class of 2021
On May 7, Campbell Law School conferred 166 Juris Doctor degrees at Red Hat Amphitheater. Dean J. Richard Leonard also bestowed 11 Master of Laws degrees on behalf of the Nottingham Law School, United Kingdom. Governor Roy Cooper was the…
Poem of the Month: Snap the Whip by Millard Dunn
By Millard Dunn | Illustration By Winslow Homer (1872) You know the game: everybodyruns hard as they can, holding hands,and then the boy on the near endsuddenly stops, sets his feet hardagainst the ground, and the othersswing, like a gate…
The World is Still the World by Daniel Wallace
Big Fish author Daniel Wallace shared this short work of fiction for our reading issue, themed Brave New World
Life in Tune: The Freelon Family’s Musical Stories of Life and Loss
For mother and son musicians Nnenna and Pierce Freelon, music is an outlet for grief and a form of healing
Painting the Town: Muralist Taylor White
Taylor White’s kinetic, overscale work is changing the face of downtown Raleigh
Enoch Marchant’s Dos & Don’ts for the Perfect Party Playlist
The music connoisseur behind Nice Price Books & Records shares 12 tips for building a crowd-pleasing soundtrack for any occasion
20+ Outdoor Movies Showing in Raleigh This Summer
Bookmark this roundup of nostalgic films and new releases showing under the stars this summer.