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The Whirl: Socially Distanced Wedding Day

On May 16, Parker Davis and Jake Parrott celebrated what was supposed to be the day of their wedding at Christ Church with an intimate group—and fancied-up chocolate cake from Whole Foods—at home.

 

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August poem: In “Maximum Summer,” Narya Rose Decka August poem: In “Maximum Summer,” Narya Rose Deckard explores the way nature provides for us through free gifts and how we can reciprocate its care. Poem: @naryawithwings Illustration: @lyudmilatomova_artist
The NCMA has a new 140-foot sculpture in the Museu The NCMA has a new 140-foot sculpture in the Museum Park that’s meant to be touched, climbed on and napped on. British artist Paul Cocksedge enlisted local talent — sculptor Matt McConnell and REdesign.build founder Will Alphin — to bring his vision to life.
So excited to celebrate to opening of the Flowers So excited to celebrate to opening of the Flowers Cottage in Dix Park! This project took many years and dedicated folks to make it happen, and it’s fabulous to see it come to fruition. Can’t wait to enjoy a beverage with my favorite view of Raleigh. It opens to the public tomorrow!
At HL Catering, great food is only the beginning. At HL Catering, great food is only the beginning. Led by executive chef Houston Loper, this Raleigh-based team builds custom menus around the season, its clients’ favorite flavors and the story behind the celebration. Think plated dinners, passed hors d'oeuvres, interactive stations and full bar service — all built on fresh ingredients and detail-driven service. Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a wedding for hundreds, HL’s goal never changes: incredible food, plus genuine hospitality.
Raleigh native Chris Boerner has built a career as Raleigh native Chris Boerner has built a career as a guitarist, producer and engineer — playing lead for Hiss Golden Messenger while recording everyone from Ani DiFranco to gospel group The Branchettes. In our August issue, @ncdavidmenconi writes about the versatile musician’s unique sound and his faithfulness to his collaboration projects. “The craft has to be an everyday thing,” Boerner says. “You get up and work, and I do, too.”
Summer is almost over, but there’s still time to c Summer is almost over, but there’s still time to catch up on your reading goals! We asked 8 local booksellers to share their recommendations — and got great ideas in a range of genres. Swipe for your next great read! 📚❤️
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my — turns out they Lions and tigers and bears, oh my — turns out they're all hiding in your yard. NC is home to woolly bear caterpillars, water bears (aka tardigrades) and tiger beetles, but the real showstopper is the antlion: a fierce little larva that digs an inverted-cone pit in loose soil, then waits at the bottom — jaws exposed — for an ant to slide in. Read more about these bugs that have inspired sci-fi monsters on our site. 📸📝 @mike.dunn.naturalist
The artist behind the cover 🎨💐💛 Painter Mónica Lin The artist behind the cover 🎨💐💛 Painter Mónica Linares is an expert in both creating art and creating habits that keep her consistent. Around the Triangle, she’s known for her colorful flowers and landscapes, as well as her in-person and online class, The Happy Habit of Daily(ish) Painting. “Learning never stops,” Linares says. “Exploration can make your work grow in ways you will never imagine.” Read the full story in our August issue.📝@cultureshockart📸 @steadyfilm
Did you know that about once a month we work with Did you know that about once a month we work with our neighbors at the @newsobserver to get their leftover newspapers to the Wake County Animal Center? They use them to line the cages for the cats and kittens 🐱 PS August is “Clear the Shelters” month which means adoption fees are waived for the animals at @wakegovpets and @spcaofwakecounty … in case you needed a little nudge to add a furry new member to your family…
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