The Zoo by Daniel Wallace
In this new work of fiction, a man reminisces on his deathbed about his epic first date with his great love. But there’s a twist…
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Brunch Bunch: A Close Family’s Easter Tradition
Along with old friends, sisters Coleen Speaks and Erin Barnett host an Easter meal full of delicious food — and a little mischief.
Turn it Up: Record Store Day’s Raleigh Roots
A nationwide celebration of vinyl got its start right here in the City of Oaks with SchoolKids Records manager Michael Kurtz.
Farm to Forest: The Last Families of Umstead
Now a popular recreational area, William B. Umstead State Park once boasted homes, stores, and churches within a rural farming community
Sea of Stitches: A New Crocheted Exhibit at the NCMA
Hundreds of hands created a piece titled Satellite Reef, which is partly composed of recycled and scrap materials.
Look for These Remarkable Firsts in Nature this Month
April is when the Piedmont comes to life! From mushrooms emerging to monarchs flying to azaleas blooming, keep an eye out for these wonders.
A Month of Firsts: Mother Nature Shines in April
From unfurling leaves to early butterflies, it’s a good time to head outside to note the changes happening in your neighborhood.
Wild Whimsy: Anne Lemanski’s Fanciful Patterned Creatures
The Spruce Pine artist studies wildlife closely, then covers her intricate replicas in skin created from vintage art.
An Old Soul: Singer-Songwriter Charly Lowry
After a strong run on American Idol, this performer of Lumbee/Tuscarora descent continues to create genre-defying music.
Urban Hikes: 5 Triangle Hikes to Get You Outside
These trails tucked near city centers, schools, and shopping areas offer respite from the bustle of the Triangle.
Etched in Stone: The Triangle’s Own Stonehenge
A tucked-away monument in a field outside of Chapel Hill offers a place to reflect on the changing seasons.
One to Watch: Outer Banks Director Jonas Pate
This Raeford-raised film industry veteran has found success — and happiness — with a Netflix show that taps his Southern roots.
A Moment in Bloom: North Carolina’s Woodland Ephemerals
Magic happens in the early spring, as sunlight reaches the forest floor — slow down and keep an eye out for these tiny wonders.
Family Album: Secret Monkey Weekend
Jefferson Hart and his daughters make up this rock band that turns inside jokes and sweet memories into music.