20+ Things to do in April in and around Raleigh
Search for wildflowers in the Triangle, listen to poetry, support student artists (or paint yourself), eat Carolina BBQ, and more. April in Raleigh is here!
Category: Arts & Culture
WALTER wins NC Press Association Awards
WALTER was awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for three different issues of the magazine for the North Carolina Press Association Awards.
How to Host a Virtual Watch Party
As we gear up for a round of stellar virtual spring performing arts events coming to the Triangle, here are some ideas for hosting a virtual watch party.by Kayla Guilliams and Brian Rosenzweig Until live events are back in full…
The New Normal: Rod Abernethy’s New Album Feels Right of the Moment
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Rod Abernethy has been a Triangle fixture for decades — but his new record couldn’t be more timely.
Virtual Performances Worth Watching That are Coming to Raleigh This Spring
Here are 10 virtual art, music, and theatre shows coming streaming from the Triangle come spring.
A Big Night for Live Music Lovers Coming to WRAL-TV Next Month
A partnership with United Arts Council will televise North Carolina musicians and showcase the local arts community.
10 Books to Read for Black History Month
Poetry, memoir, and novels from Black authors, many with North Carolina connections.by Amber Brown, Sarah Goddin, and Mamie Potter With Black History Month underway, it’s a great time to pick up inspiring poetry, novels, and memoirs from Black authors. To…
10 New Books to Check Out this Spring
As we continue head into another year with (still) more time at home, the escape of a good book is may be more critical than ever.
10 Love Stories with North Carolina Roots
Whether you like your romance with a side of mystery, grit or North Carolina scenery, immerse yourself in one of these loves stories this month.
Outside(r) Raleigh: Down Highway 15, a Folk Art Community Thrives
For years, the Fearrington Village Folk Art Show in Pittsboro has attracted a cast of artists from all over the Southeast.
WALTER’s Top 10 Stories of 2020
From essays to artist profiles to poetry, these are the stories our readers loved this year.
The Hard Path: Country Musician Rissi Palmer
Country music star Rissi Palmer has created her own success in a genre that hasn’t always been welcoming to Black performers.by David Menconi / photography by Samantha Everette Rissi Palmer wasn’t actually present for her most recent high-profile exposure. It…
In Dialogue: Simone Leigh’s Corrugated at the NCMA
This timely acquisition for the North Carolina Art Museum has a surprising link to local history.
The Art of the Pivot: Caitlin Cary’s Multifaceted Career
Known as both a performer and a visual artist, Caitlin Cary creates scenes of Raleigh and Durham with needle and fabric.