The Whirl: John Russell Book Launch Party
Guests gathered at the home of Joyce Fitzpatrick November 25 to celebrate the launch of All the Right Circles, a novel set in Raleigh by John Russell.
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The Whirl: UNC REX 125th Celebration Gala
UNC REX held its 125th Celebration Gala November 11, 2019.
The Whirl: The Heart & Art of Twins at Cocoon Gallery
Cocoon Gallery in Apex presented the Heart & Art of Twins on November 11 featuring Author Marilyn Shannon and N.C. treasures, the Bringle Sisters, from Penland.
Women’s Giving Network of Wake County Impact Luncheon
The Women’s Giving Network of Wake County held their annual Impact Luncheon at the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center at NCSU November 7, 2019 to present its grant awards. 2019 winners are BloomHere, Read and Feed, Step Up Ministry, The Green Chair Project and Gifted Arts.
The Green Chair Project Ribbon Cutting
The Green Chair Project unveiled its newly remodeled and expanded facility October 24, 2019 and celebrated with a ribbon cutting.
Hope Gala to Defeat ALS
The 2019 Hope Gala to Defeat ALS was held at the Umstead Resort and Spa to raise funds for Project ALS. Chris Combs and Ben Stiller were special guests.
Chasing the Bright Side Book Launch
Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope, held a book signing November 24, 2019 at the Kendra Scott jewelry store to celebrate the release of her book Chasing the Bright Side.
Historic Oakwood Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary Celebration
Historic Oakwood Cemetery held its 150th anniversary celebration October 20, 2019 at The Fairview.
2019 Evening of Hope
The 2019 Evening of Hope gala was held September 18 at the Angus Barn Pavillions. The event raised money for the Foundation of Hope, a nonprofit which supports breakthroughs in research for mental illness.
American Friends of the Chateau de Compiegne Old World vs. New World Wine Tasting
The American Friends of the Chateau de Compiegne held a wine tasting at the home of Zack and Samantha Wojenski October 17, 2019.
Raleigh City Farm Harvest Dinner
Raleigh City Farm, a nonprofit urban farm, hosted its seventh annual Harvest Dinner October 13, 2019 at Whitaker and Atlantic.
BLOOMHERE Luncheon
A luncheon to raise funds for BLOOMHERE was held at the Bridge Club September 24. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms, was the guest speaker.
NC Insider Event
The Insider State Government News Service held its fall event October 23 at Caffe Luna. The event was sponsored by Randolph Cloud and Associates.
Fall For Art
Fall For Art Opening Night was held October 3, 2019 at the Transfer Co. Ballroom. The art show featured the work of artists Ben Knight, Michael Waller, Leah Foushee Waller and William Paul Thomas with an Artists’ Panel led by Chef Vivian Howard.