On March 10, area arts councils in partnership with WRAL-TV produced the second annual Big Night In for the Arts fundraiser. Performers included Nnenna Freelon, Jabu Graybeal, Ben Folds, Jaki Shelton Green, and many others. Some viewers hosted watch parties with meal kits by Mitchell-Casteel catering to enjoy the evening.
Ragen Carlile, Omar Ruiz-Lopez, Chrishawn Darby, Shana Tucker, Jim Crew, Lena Tillet, Dan Haggerty Heather Allen Zucchino, Lorna Knick, Suzie Koonce, Anna Tison, Julia Mastropaolo, Chico Scott, Slee Arnold, Rachael Pair, Laura Montgomery, Jennifer JudyMadison Moody, Christie Frisbie, Molly Avery, Danielle Padula, Christina Mueller, Sharon Day Laura Wall, Catherine Currin, Cristina Hurley, Colony Little, Lisa McIntosh
__ This article originally appeared in the May 2022 issue of WALTER magazine.