The Whirl: Vallie Henderson Park Rededication
The refurbished park’s ribbon cutting included a parade from the Oakwood Second Line Band and the Awesomettes.
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The Whirl: Paderewski Piano Festival 2026
The eighth annual Paderewski Piano Festival is a meaningful cultural event for Raleigh’s Polish community and classical piano enthusiasts
The Whirl: Operation Coming Home Key Ceremony
Operation: Coming Home is a joint volunteer initiative of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh–Wake County and the U.S. Veteran Corps.
The Whirl: Fitz-Simons Society Dinner 2026
Raleigh Little Theatre’s annual Fitz-Simons Society dinner took place Oct. 23 at Lakeside Kitchen.
The Whirl: Dancing Woman Book Event
Author Elaine Neil Orr was joined by North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green and artist and musician Caitlin Cary.
The Whirl: Mimosas & Maximalism
Corey Damen Jenkins joined La Maison founder Martha Schneider for a lively conversation inside the North Hills showroom.
The Whirl: Oakwood 24 Benefiting Healing Transitions
This year, 74 runners completed the 24-hour endurance event, including one relay team of seven people to benefit Healing Transitions
The Whirl: Art Bash
The evening included gallery exhibitions, collecting opportunities, art experiences, gourmet bites and a curated live art bid.
The Whirl: Opening Reception for “Our Interiors”
Birdland Gallery in Boylan Heights held an opening reception for “our interiors,” a solo exhibit from Raleigh artist Caprice McNeill.
The Whirl: Opening Reception for “Wonder Women!”
This exhibit featured work by Mary Anne Keel Jenkins (1929-2017), Edith London (1904-1997) and Anne Wall Thomas (1928-2024).
The Whirl: Fox Road Boys & Girls Club Opening Celebration
This club replaces the much smaller Brentwood Club. North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt was the keynote speaker for the event.
The Whirl: Design Matters
Held at the Carolina Country Club during the event’s first year in Raleigh, the 2025 presenting sponsor was The O’Shaughnessy Foundation.
The Whirl: A Night to Remember
Held at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, it was more than a fundraiser but a heartfelt celebration of hope, community and coming together
The Whirl: Pink Pumps and Bow Ties
The sold-out, record-breaking event was at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh, welcoming nearly 400 guests for a fun-filled evening