February 2024 Poem: Southern Comforts
As a mother shares a mug of hot chocolate with her son, she reflects on the traditions her own mother passed down.
Tag: February 2024
A Grand Vision at the New Downtown Cary Park
The highly anticipated mixed-use public space was decades in the making — and it’s perfect for today for folks all around the Triangle.
The Whirl: Civic Credit Union Inspiration Celebration Awards
The evening celebrated the nearly $2 million that Civic Local Foundation has given to strengthen communities.
The Whirl: Weaver Dentistry Open House
Weaver Dentistry hosted an open house on Nov. 9 to celebrate its new office and to honor the rich history of a practice.
The Whirl: Red Carpet Speaker Series
In October, the Cardinal at North Hills held a Red-Carpet Speaker Series event featuring NFL legend Joe Theismann.
The Whirl: RPD Foundation Reception
On Oct. 12, the Raleigh Police Department Foundation held a reception at the Carolina Country Club.
Hunt & Harvest: Finding Truffles in the Piedmont
Frank Garland is credited with fueling the truffle craze in the United States in the 1990s — then a disease wiped out his entire orchard.
Raising the Barre: Ballet Trailblazer Debra Austin
Selected by George Balanchine to dance in the New York City Ballet, Austin became the company’s first female Black dancer in 1971.
Have Apron, Will Travel: Local Chefs Take on the Globe
As Triangle chefs grow in notoriety, they’re taking the show on the road — and their foodie fans are happy to follow.
Principled Living: At Home with Janet Cowell
At the fringes of Boylan Heights, the renovated house of the CEO of Dix Park Conservancy is an homage to her life of purpose.
Simple Life: Winter Dad, Summer Son
Does the month in which you’re born dictate your favorite kind of weather — and are people really happier when it’s hot outside?
Sculpture in Silk: Kenny Nguyen Creates Fabric Sculptures
Originally from Vietnam, the artist pivoted from a career in fashion to one in art, using material with ties to his own cultural history.
Gather at Gussie’s: Upscale Cocktails without the Pretense
Vance Daniels and partners Katie and Clayton O’Kane opened this spot on W. Morgan Street to offer a well-crafted drink and elevated bar food.
Watch & Listen: Little Brother Reflects on 20 Years of Making Music
A documentary from hip-hop duo Phonte Coleman and Thomas “Rapper Big Pooh” Jones shares the complicated story behind their music.