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.
Category: Arts & Culture
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
Taking a Breath: Artist Daniel Johnston
A celebrated Seagrove artist, Johnson makes clay vessels and pillars — but since his marriage and the bird of his child, he’s been thinking differently
Fa So La: Raleigh’s Shape Note Community
A growing community of people of all backgrounds come together to sing Christian hymns together — at the top of their lungs
WALTER’s Guide to Fall 2025 Concerts in the Triangle
From big names swinging through the Lenovo Center to local bands headlining indie festivals, here’s who we’re checking out this season.
Rays of Light: Artist Anna Payne Previtte
This painter and muralist combines prismatic colors, bold lines and techniques like collage and cyanotype printing into her work
Cosmic Americana: Meet Blue Cactus
Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez, who are scheduled to play at Hopscotch 2025 , have evolved their take on country music
Warp & Weft: Artist Barbara Campbell Thomas
Using fabric and paint, the artist creates mesmerizing, color-jangled pieces that blur the line between painting and quilting.