The Whirl: WINnovation 2021
On September 17, WALTER hosted its seventh annual WINnovation summit, which celebrates female innovation, diversity, and the entrepreneurial spirit.
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20+ Things to do in November in and around Raleigh
From exquisite art to our city’s signature parade, November is full of culture of all stripes.
The Whirl: Season Kickoff Social
Singers from the North Carolina Master Chorale gathered in Pullen Park for fellowship and reconnection before their first rehearsal in over a year. Stavi’s food truck and desserts from Global Village made for a festive afternoon. __ This article originally…
The Whirl: Triangle Purple Heart Dinner
Dozens of Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star Mothers from the area were honored at the second Triangle Purple Heart Dinner on August 28th at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. __ This article originally appeared in the October 2021 issue of…
The Whirl: Kickoff Ceremony for SECU DinoLab
On September 8, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences celebrated the groundbreaking for the SECU DinoLab, which will house the Dueling Dinosaurs, the best-preserved skeletons of T. rex and Triceratops unearthed to date. __ This article originally appeared in…
The Whirl: Bourbon, Bagpipes & Bacon
On August 28, Olde Raleigh Distillery in Zebulon held a Bourbon, Bagpipes & Bacon event to celebrate the launch of its third batch of their flagship brand. Brunos Burger Bar Food Truck offered many varieties of bacon. __ This article…
The Whirl: Frank Daniels, Jr., 90th Birthday Party
On Tuesday, September 7, Frank Daniels, Jr. celebrated his 90th birthday. Daniels, former publisher of The News & Observer and current part owner of WALTER, was joined by friends and family. __ This article originally appeared in the October 2021…
The Whirl: French National Day
On July 17, members of the North Carolina Symphony, along with friends and family, gathered to celebrate French National Day on the anniversary of the storming of Bastille in 1789. Guests enjoyed food, fireworks, performances, and, of course, delicious French…
The Whirl: Women’s Giving Network at Raleigh City Farm
Members and guests of the Women’s Giving Network of Wake County gathered at Raleigh City Farm in July to celebrate and reconnect after a long stretch of Zoom meetings. They enjoyed rosé from Wine Authorities and visiting with feathered friends…
The Whirl: NCRLA Chef Showdown
Chefs from across North Carolina gathered in Durham at Angus Barn’s Bay 7 for the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Chef Showdown competition. Guests were able to sample the chefs and mixologists’ creations and vote for their favorites to…
The Whirl: Independence Day Celebration
On July 4, the North Carolina Symphony performed patriotic favorites at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary.
The Whirl: NC Asian American Coalition Leadership Winners
They also honored Siu Tong, Hannah Chan, and Lihong Yu, who won US Presidential Service Awards.
The Whirl: Looking Out, Looking In
On June 26, Horse & Buggy Press hosted an opening reception for Looking Out, Looking In: Drawings, Prints and Books by Ippy Patterson at PS 118 Gallery on West Parrish Street in Durham.
