Red Clay & Jewels
Jaki Shelton Green, the ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina, captures the beauty and cruelty of humanity her writing.
Category: Current Issue
When Walls Speak: Poetry Inspired by Raleigh Murals
Our town boasts dozens of murals that inspire an emotional response. Here, a writer captures the feelings with ekphrastic poetry.
Boundless Beauty: Stephen Hayes and the Black Experience
Though his powerful sculptures and installations, this Durham artist explores the cruelty of slavery and continuing indignities of racism.
Sunny Side: Conjuring Mardi Gras at St. Roch
Sunny Gerhart shares a feast with Louisiana roots in celebration of Fat Tuesday.
Passion & Purpose: From Raleigh to Broadway
Actor, dancer, and singer Robert Hartwell has success on and off the stage — and is bringing his talents to NC Theatre.
Resolving to Practice
A poet pledges to write each day for 365 days, and finds that the exercise awakens a new creative energy.
The Veldt: Still Defying Expectations
Brothers and longtime musicians Daniel and Danny Chavis on the challenges of working in music — and their next creative adventure.
Forward Momentum: Four Design Projects that will Change Raleigh
Coming in 2022: monuments that invite reflection, art that could change your perspective, and a new place for all to connect and play.
In the Current
At Current Wellness, Brit Guerin and Nathan Williams offer a holistic approach to health, including fitness, nutrition, and counseling.
Off the Grid: Artist Ann Roth
Known for her work in textiles and weaving, this Raleigh artist is exploring a surprising new medium.
A Diva is Born: Dipping a Toe into Raleigh’s Drag Scene
What does it take to become a drag queen? A quirky character, knockout look, signature moves — and guts.
Beauty & Craft: At Home with Marjorie Hodges
This Raleigh arts advocate, collector, and gallery owner fills her home with work found in North Carolina and abroad.
January Poem: Work
The word “work” can mean more than one thing — and this piece by a Raleigh poet inspires us to reflect, persevere, and try our best in 2022.
The Woodsman: University Park Fixture Tom Wolcott
In his neighborhood, this retired NC State professor is known for his dedication to gathering and splitting wood to heat his home.