The Whirl: Sneaker Ball 2023
On Oct. 10, friends, volunteers and partners joined to honor 10 years of Note in the Pocket’s impact on thousands of area families.
Tag: December 2023
December Poem: Reduced for Quick Sale
These stanzas encourage us to reflect on the real spirit of the holiday and to resist the urge to get carried away with gifts and events.
Simple Life: Let It Snow
Remembrances of little winter miracles over the years.
25 Christmas Eves
A writer reflects on a holiday tradition with humble beginnings that’s grown and flourished — and in some ways, remained the same.
Proven Winners: Five Caterers Share their Go-to Party Dishes
Get some holiday hosting inspo from these Triangle food experts’ easy, tried and true crowd-pleasers.
Musical Gifts: 7 Local Albums to Give this Season
For the music lover in your life, consider one of these new records by Raleigh, Triangle and North Carolina musicians.
Wild Rituals: Inside Earth Folk Apothecary
Sri Lankipalli keeps her South Indian traditions alive with herbal remedies she makes by hand in her West Raleigh studio.
High Gliders: North Carolina’s Flying Squirrels
Though it’s hard to spot these nocturnal creatures, flying squirrels are surprisingly abundant in our forests and neighborhoods.
Making History: An Interview with Ken Howard
The former director of the North Carolina Museum of History reflects on his tenure with the institution and plans for retirement.
The Angus Barn’s Christmas Tradition
Each year, an all-volunteer crew decorates the iconic Raleigh restaurant with thousands of lights, nutcrackers, reindeer and more.
A Deeper Roast: Little Waves Coffee
Areli Barrera Grodski and Leon Grodski Barrera are Durham-based roasters that offer coffee with a focus on community.
Earthen Vessels: Ben Owen III’s Pottery Tradition
From Seagrove North Carolina to the world beyond, renowned potter Ben Owen III shares his range of iconic vessels
What to Do in December 2023 In and Around Raleigh
End 2023 on a high note with festive performing art shows, artisan markets and homegrown music in the Triangle
Triangle Holiday Markets to Explore this Season
These festive shopping events offer a chance to connect with local makers and find unique gifts for everyone on your list.