The Whirl: Celebrate the Season 2023
On Dec. 6, WALTER hosted Celebrate the Season at CAM Raleigh to gather local makers and retailers for a festive evening of shopping.
Tag: January 2024
The Whirl: United Arts Council Breakfast
United Arts Council hosted a breakfast to celebrate Wake County’s cultural community, grant recipients, sponsors and elected officials.
The Whirl: Celebration for Anna Valdez
In late fall, Marjorie Hodges and Carlton Midyette hosted a dinner party celebrating Los Angeles artist Anna Valdez.
The Whirl: YMCA Young Professionals Fall Fundraiser
The fundraiser, hosted by YMCA of the Triangle’s Young Professionals Board, was held at R&D Brewing and supported the YMCA’s Annual Campaign
Win a Trip to Rhode’s Motor Lodge in Boone!
Enter for a chance to get a free two-night stay at this hip new boutique hotel in the mountains of North Carolina, plus coffee!
5 Spirit-Free Drinks to Try for Dry January
These zero-proof drink recipes from local bartenders prove that non-alcoholic beverages can be delicious and complex.
January 2024 Poem: Found Magic
At the start of a new year, this poem points to the wonder of Mother Nature as she changes through the seasons.
Doreen Colondres’s Favorite Spots to Eat & Drink
The chef, wine educator and owner of Raleigh-based Vitis House Wine School share’s her favorite culinary spots around town
The King’s Speech: When MLK Visited NC State’s Campus
In the summer of 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King spoke at Reynolds Coliseum. Recently-discovered footage brings the event into focus.
Matt Fern’s Favorite Places to Eat & Drink
The owner of Person Street’s sandwich spot, (ish) delicatessen, share’s his favorite spots to dine and sip around town
Give Back Better in the Triangle
Ready to donate your old stuff in 2024? Read this guide first so you can better help our Raleigh-area nonprofits
The Story in Ice: Art and Life in Winter
The unique properties of water make it life-sustaining in the coldest months. And, if you look closely, it creates beautiful patterns.
Power in Words: Meet Marques Ogden
Triangle-based Marques Ogden rose to fame in football — then reimagined himself after a plummet from glory
January Garden Tips: The 3 P’s
It might seem like a time to take a break from yard work as you look out at your lifeless garden but there’s plenty to do this month.