by Hampton Williams Hofer photographs by Peter Hoffman In the back of a Five Points warehouse, blacksmith Ben Galata produces custom ironwork using tools he’s made himself. On one side of his workshop is a pneumatic power hammer that pummels molten metal…
by Mimi Montgomery photographs by Annie Cockrill A wall in Mike Anderson’s backyard woodshop is marked with descending lines, each bearing a small inscription. These aren’t childhood height-markers – they’re records of the trees Anderson has cut down over the years. Red maple,…
courtesy Gregg Museum of Art and Design by Jessie Ammons Wise people know that when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. The Gregg Museum of Art and Design at N.C. State knows that when a massive building renovation forces you…
by Mimi Montgomery Home. It’s a broad concept with a myriad of meanings. Homer touched on it a bit with his boy Odysseus and his travels after Troy’s fall; Faulkner obsessed over home and its rootedness in the past; and I’m…
“This is a great place for them to come play. We built this for all children.” –Dionne Lester, volunteer leader of the Sassafras All Children’s Playground renovation at Laurel Hills Park by Jessie Ammons photograph by Ray Black III “It didn’t start…
by Jessie Ammons Tucked behind WakeMed hospital at the end of an unassuming side street stands a stately stone house, a gracious counterpoint to the health care center’s sprawling clinical grounds. “It’s always had a great spirit,” says Diane Smith, whose…
by Mimi Montgomery Anti-establishment romantics, rejoice! Here’s a Valentine’s Day event just for you – one decidedly more interesting than Hallmark cards and drugstore chocolates. The Love Hangover is a day-after event celebrating love in all its many forms. The heartbroken,…
by Mimi Montgomery Photograph by Jillian Clark You may know her as Kristen Stoneman, but when she steps in front of the turntables, she’s DJ K Stones. The Raleighite and East Carolina University alum has been DJ’ing for 10 years (seven of…
photographs by Christer Berg As Raleigh grows, its downtown cityscape changes daily. Photographer Christer Berg dusted off his 30-year-old Nikon F3 film camera and his medium-format Hasselblad camera to capture our current moment in time and the people making it happen….
by Mimi Montgomery More than 20,000 children in Wake County are affected by or are suffering from trauma, are underserved, and are in need, Shepherd Youth Ranch statistics show. The nonprofit’s mission is to help. The faith-based organization partners children and…
by Burke Koonce photographs by Missy McLamb In September 1976, on the Aldert Root Elementary School playground, there were really only three legitimate male “role models” for first grade boys. Hawkeye Whitney, the star forward on the N.C. State basketball team, was…
by Mimi Montgomery Life often imitates art, but in the case of Lauren Van Hemert’s accessories company Bella Bolsa, it’s the other way around. The Raleighite makes and sells custom handbags with printed fabrics she designs herself, incorporating found objects like…
by Jessie Ammons Market Hall in downtown’s historic City Market will transform into a pavilion of modern art this month. France Pavilion, a seller of art, will bring a touring exhibition of French contemporary works to Raleigh Feb. 9 – 12….
by Jessie Ammons Next time you want a restaurant recommendation, a new local app has you covered. CurEat, founded by Raleigh resident Steve Mangano (pictured above), shares dining recommendations from local chefs, tastemakers, and friends. “I have a background in hotels…