The Whirl: 2026 Discovery Ball
The celebration highlighted the power of community partnership, with essential contributions from more than 40 local businesses.
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The Whirl: Wake Tech Ignite
Hosted by the Wake Tech Foundation, the event showcased the life‑changing impact of education and the innovative ways the college and its partners are helping learners.
The Whirl: Smash Ribbon Cutting
Smash celebrated its grand opening on Mar. 3 with a ribbon cutting and presenting a $5,000 donation to the Cooper Charitable Foundation.
The Whirl: New Year’s Eve Celebration
The evening featured music by Sidecar Social Club, localy-made snacks and beverages from Raleigh Wine Shop.
The Whirl: Spectrum Check Presentation
On Feb. 18 Spectrum donated $5,000 to two nonprofits in Raleigh through the company’s employee-driven grants program
The Whirl: Sights and Sounds on Sunday
Chamber Music Raleigh presented a concert and reception at the North Carolina Museum of Art celebrating NC arts pioneer Jo Cresimore’s
The Whirl: Opening Reception for “A Life Well Lived”
The work included colorful oil and acrylic paintings that recall her youth living in Spain and Florida, then studying in France.
The Whirl: Force For Nature Gala & Art Auction
The auction included work by artists including Patrick Dougherty, Chuck Rose, Mark Hewitt, Damian Stamer and more than a dozen others.
The Whirl: Wakeup Wake County Annual Reception
On Dec. 4, the WakeUP Wake County, RaleighForward, CITYBUILDER Annual Reception was held at Junction West.
The Whirl: Visit Raleigh Visits the Canes
On Jan. 8, Visit Raleigh gathered local media, partners and meeting planners at the Lenovo Center to watch the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Anaheim Ducks. Guests enjoyed an informal networking opportunity and celebrated their support of the tourism industry…
The Whirl: America 250 Oak City Tree Campaign
The campaign honors Raleigh’s past while investing in its future by planting 250 oak trees leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary
The Whirl: The Big Give
On Dec. 2, Loop Creative partnered with United Way of the Greater Triangle to host The Big Give at Artspace.
The Whirl: LGBT Center Ribbon Cutting
This continues the work of building supportive networks, resources and a place for local families, youth, older adults, trans and gender expansive people
The Whirl: Stand Together Gala 2026
The event supports NextStep Raleigh, a paralysis recovery center helping individuals rebuild strength, independence and confidence