The (Annotated) WALTER Holiday Playlist
Evergreen songs one from far and wide—but from right here, too. David Menconi shares his favorite holiday songs from Triangle artists.
Category: Arts & Culture
Christmas Stories, Somewhat but Mostly Not True
Author Daniel Wallace shares stories of holidays past, and the lessons they hold for us today.
Uncharted Territory: Lump Gallery at 25 Years
Blount Street gallery Lump offers thought-provoking contemporary art and interactive virtual and in-person exhibits.
Slant of Light: Poetic Vignettes
Jaki Shelton Green’s poetic vignettes inspired by photographs of fall at the JC Raulston Arboretum by Juli Leonard.
The Whirl: The Shop at The Green Chair Project
In September, local nonprofit The Green Chair Project launched its online retail portal, The Shop, making its popular resale store accessible during the pandemic. 100 percent of proceeds from its sales benefit its program, providing home furnishings to local families…
Love and Light at Raleigh Union Station
A new installation by Hank Willis Thomas, the first project from arts advocacy group Artsuite, offers a timely, positive message.
Making Impressions: Lyudmila Tomova’s Vibrant Paintings
This Cary artist combines formal training with sheer intuition in her lively watercolor and oil paintings.
All-Access Arts: Raleigh’s Cultural Scene Welcomes All
The Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates 30 years, and our local arts scene is making strides to include people of all abilities.
A Room of My Own: Lizzie Cheatham McNairy’s Art-Filled Office
Matrons & Mistresses founder and writer Lizzie Cheatham McNairy reflects on the serenity of a space filled with beauty.
Delicate, Declarative: Artist Maya Freelon’s Ephemeral Work
North Carolina visual artist Maya Freelon balances strength and fragility in her massive water-stained tissue paper installations.
It’s All One Big Story: David Menconi’s Career of Listening
A long-time music writer for The News & Observer, David Menconi’s new book shares an inside look at North Carolina’s music scene.
5 Questions With NCT’s Producing Artistic Director Eric Woodall
North Carolina Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director Eric Woodall shares his experience working on the 19th Amendment Project play festival.
The People’s Potter: Liz Kelly Creates Soft, Sturdy Tableware
Liz Kelly celebrates independence and a love of process in her work with clay, from cheeky image-transfer mugs to plates in delciate pastels.
Resistance and Renewal: Plywood Murals in Raleigh
The plywood murals throughout downtown are more than art—they’re symbols for a social movement.