The Whirl: “Sophia Fortuna” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Raleigh Fine Arts Society held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Dorothea Dix Park to celebrate a new outdoor sculpture by NC artist Anne Lemanski
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The Whirl: Raleigh Michelin Celebration
On Nov. 23, Mayor Janet Cowell and Visit Raleigh held a celebration for local MICHELIN-recognized restaurants at the new Trophy Five Points. The MICHELIN Guide American South launched in 2025 with 14 Raleigh-area restaurants listed for their exceptional dining options:…
The Whirl: Beyond the Pitch
The event was an evening of exceptional food, silent and live auctions and remarks from Jamie Valvano, daughter of legendary Jim Valvano.
The Whirl: Raleigh City Farm Harvest Dinner
Chef Jeff Seizer prepared meals for 176 guests with produce sourced from the farm and drinks from Ponysaurus and Wine Authorities.
The Whirl: Opening Reception For “New and Surprising Work From Gallery C Artists”
This exhibition featured also debuted work from Chuck Rose and Davis Choun for the first time in addition to existing artists.
The Whirl: Evening of Hope & Igniting Hope
Award-winning actress Helen Hunt spoke at the Evening of Hope and The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra played at the Igniting Hope event.
The Whirl: Partnership Students Meet the Mayor
Cowell shared what it’s like to lead the city and revealed she’s training for the firefighter’s fitness test.
The Whirl: ArtSource September Show
The same day, ArtSource hosted a Meet the Artists event where the community had the chance to get to know Chenet and Moore
The Whirl: Alease’s 100th Birthday
Gov. Josh Stein offered a certificate from the state of North Carolina to commemorate her birthday and a fun time was had by all.
The Whirl: Taste of the Wild 2025
On Oct. 22, WALTER held its annual Taste of the Wild event at The Merrimon-Wynne House. This year’s chefs were Christopher Prieto of Prime Barbecue and Luke Owens of Native Fine Diner. Thank you to presenting sponsor Great Outdoor Provision…
The Whirl: Women’s Giving Network Impact Luncheon
The WGN is a giving circle of the North Carolina Community Foundation that brings together women to support women and children.
The Whirl: Livable Raleigh Fall Fundraiser
On Sept. 7, preservationist Matthew Brown hosted a crowd at his historic home for Livable Raleigh’s Fall Fundraiser.
The Whirl: Bad Daddy’s Birthday Campaign 2025
Local restaurant Bad Daddy’s recently held its annual birthday campaign and raised $6,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake and Johnston Counties. They presented a check to the nonprofit on Sept. 22. Lindsey Doerr, Samantha Butensky, Nick Leach,…
The Whirl: Jennifer Dasal Visits Goldsboro Book Clubs
Raleigh author Jennifer Dasal discussed her book The Club at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro to several area book clubs.