A Conversation with Eric Gaard on CAM Connections
The new dinner series at Raleigh’s Contemporary Art Museum offers visitors a change to experience art on a deeper level
Category: Arts & Culture
Raleigh Garden Tips: What to do in your Yard In October
This month, prep for colorful spring bulbs, cool season edibles, re-nourish your soil, and give growing garlic a try. Happy fall!
Time Capsule in Jazz: Dr. Maurice Martinez
Despite being a longtime North Carolinian, for this beat poet, The Big Easy is alive in his heart, his words, and his photos
On Message: M.C. Taylor Captures Hope, Angst, and Joy in Two New Albums
The artist known as Hiss Golden Messenger talks being a musician in today’s world — and the unexpected theme of his latest record.
Earth Spirit: A Lush Sanctuary in Cary
A landscape supervisor by day, for C.J. Dykes, gardening is both a passion and a career
15+ Fall Performing Arts Events to Catch
It’s time for theater, ballet, and musical performances in Raleigh! Here’s a list of shows to put on your radar this season.
Introducing Myriad’s Window Music
A new video series offers a behind-the-scenes audience with local and touring musicians
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
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.
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.
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…