Leaves of Change: Artifacts that Spill the Tea About our Revolutionary Roots
Two 18th-century porcelain tea caddies at the North Carolina Museum of History reveal the significance of the women of the Edenton Tea Party
Category: Arts & Culture
July Poem of the Month: On an Okra Flower
This poem originally appeared in the July 2021 issue of WALTER.
The Whirl: Days of Service
Rotary Club of Raleigh and Rotary Club of Southeast Raleigh participated in a district-wide day of service on April 17, when nearly 200 Rotarians served organizations including Habitat for Humanity ReStores, Girls and Boys Clubs, Healing Transitions, and Oak City Cares.
The Whirl: Five Points 50th Birthday
After a long year of being cooped up, a group of close friends threw a dinner party for Kyla Brazel’s 50th birthday. Allison Smith, party planning extraordinaire, and Kyla’s husband Joe, led the team that converted wooden pallets, outdoor pillows,…
Below Expectations: Amber Share of Subpar Parks
The Raleigh creative who launched an online phenomenon offers a tongue-in-cheek look at our National Parks.
The Need for Speed: Scenes from the Wake County Speedway
Click into a classic pastime, just a few miles outside of Raleigh, at our local NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack.
Road Trip Playlist: Carolina Tunes to Keep you Cruising
Whether you’re driving to the beach or the mountains, roll down the windows and turn up the volume: these classic songs by North Carolina artists will keep you cruising.
Wild Miracles: Artist Elizabeth Bradford’s A House of One Room
North Carolina painter Elizabeth Bradford’s work showcasing the natural world is highlighted in an exhibit at the Cameron Art Museum this summer.
History Reimagined: The Lost Colony’s New Vision
A new director breathes life into the 83-year-old play on Roanoke Island about America’s oldest mystery.
10 Community Yoga Classes Happening in Raleigh this Summer
Stretch it out this summer with these local yoga classes around Raleigh.
The Whirl: Sharing Space At Bloomsbury Bistro
On Wednesday, April 14, Bloomsbury Bistro owners Anne Stuart and Stephen Koster hosted artist Ellen Hathaway for an evening of fine art and fine food.
The Whirl: Literary Luncheon
On Friday, April 30, the Beaufort Historical Association hosted a Literary Luncheon with special guest Kristy Woodson Harvey, the New York Times bestselling author of Under the Southern Sky. Harvey signed books and mingled with fans and friends.
The Whirl: Heights House Hotel Grand Opening
On Thursday, May 6, Heights House Hotel celebrated its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. Owners Sarah and Jeff Shepherd, Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin, and Kim Westbrook-MacDonald from the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon, and a small group attended…
The Whirl: East Coast Greenway Ride
On April 20, two North Carolina-based cycling advocates completed a 1,200-mile journey on the East Coast Greenway with a celebration at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Steven Hardy-Braz and Dave Connelly rode 50-80 miles per day to meet with…