The Whirl: Docent Reception at Executive Mansion
A reception was held at the Executive Mansion on Dec. 9 for the volunteer docents who lead mansion tours during the year.
Tag: March 2025
The Whirl: Opening Reception for “Le Paris de la Belle Époque”
One Dec. 6, Gallery C Fine Art celebrated the opening reception for international artist from Paris, Fabienne Delacroix.
The Whirl: WakeUp Wake County Annual Reception
The keynote speaker was Vicki Been, faculty director of New York University’s Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy
The Whirl: Southern Sugar Bakery Western NC Relief Efforts
Southern Sugar Bakery co-owner Angie Tucker, along with her bakery team, launched a fundraising campaign for Western NC.
The Whirl: High School Spoken Word Contest
United Arts of Wake County with the Raleigh Fine Arts Society, celebrated the 12 finalists from the 2024 High School Spoken Word Contest.
The Whirl: NextStep Stand Together Gala
The gala raised over $65,000 to help individuals living with paralysis from neurological conditions find hope, recovery and independence.
At Home with Stone: Artist Matt Byrd
The West Raleigh artist carves discarded material like granite into intricate, sculptural interlocking art with geometric roots.
On the Vine: A Thriving Home Vineyard in Downtown Raleigh
Steve Duncan loves muscadines — and he’s been growing them in his backyard in Pullen Park Terrance for more than 35 years.
Wild Ride: Exploring Kyrgyzstan on Horseback
A ground-level trek along the Silk Road — the fabled East-West trade route — within a mountainous stretch of Central Asia.
Simple Life: The Art of Healing
As he recovers from a knee replacement, Jim Dodson reflects on the different kinds of pain that can infuse our lives.
Partying for Good at An Evening to Ignite
A fun, fabulous gala — fueled by Raleigh event-planning folks — raises big money for North Carolina nonprofits.
Fust Releases its Latest Album, Big Ugly
Frontman Aaron Dowdy grapples with his ambivalence about Southern culture in the Durham-based group’s new record.
The Hat: An Unexpected Birthday Tradition
WALTER creative director Laura Wall reflects on her favorite celebratory accessory: a wildly decorated cowboy hat.
A Sprinkle of Yellow From the Northern Spicebush
The deciduous shrub Lindera benzoin is an early-spring delight in the Piedmont when its delicate yellow blooms light up its bare branches.