The Whirl: Jan Burkhard Retirement
She danced the iconic lead role in Swan Lake, displaying the grace and power of more than
two decades of experience.
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The Whirl: Ken Burns Documentary Screening
Documentarian Ken Burns was at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts for a screening of his new series, The American Revolution.
The Whirl: The Garden Groundbreaking
On May 21, Raleigh Rescue Mission, in partnership with the Town of Knightdale and homebuilding company Lennar, broke ground on The Garden.
The Whirl: Rabbi Luck Dinner Farewell Gala
Rabbi Lucy Dinner was celebrated for her retirement after 32 years on the pulpit with a New Orleans-themed Farewell Gala at the NCMA
The Whirl: Book Club with Joy Callaway
WALTER held its first Book Club of the season, hosting bestselling Charlotte author Joy Callaway at Maywood Hall.
The Whirl: NC Children’s Museum Grand Opening Celebration
The organization unveiled its new name, the North Carolina Children’s Museum, at the opening celebration of its new space at Boxyard RTP
The Whirl: Sights & Sounds @ NCMA
Chamber Music Raleigh presented 8-time Grammy-winning trumpeter and 2-time Oscar-winning composer Terence Blanchard for two sold out concerts
The Freddie Lee Heath Auditorium Dedication
The Wake County School Board of Education voted to name the auditorium at Enloe Magnet High School for Freddie Lee Heath, a longtime public school arts educator. On Apr. 4, a celebration and unveiling was held at Enloe. It was…
The Whirl: Black & White Ball
Held in honor of the late Reese Ward, raised funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Melanoma Research Foundation
The Whirl: Mission Triangle’s Shark Tank
Mission Triangle hosted its annual event highlighting and celebrating work in the Triangle Christian Community
The Whirl: First Year Writing Showcase
This event welcomed faculty, students and the community to celebrate the research and writing of NC State’s first-year writing students.
The Whirl: NC Aquarium Campaign Launch Celebration
Supporters who share a passion for education and conservation gathered to honor the generosity of early investors
The Whirl: NC Arts in Action Gala
The event celebrated the organization’s 20th anniversary with dancing, food and drinks, special honorees and both live and silent auctions.
The Whirl: Shell It Out for Wee Care 2025
Wee Care’s festive evening featured a DJ, auction, raffle, oysters, hors d’oeuvres and drinks to raise money for its mission