Features
Shana Tucker has a brand of music all her own—and a knack for building an audience with everyone
By Kurt Dusterberg | Singer-songwriter, cellist, and recording artist Shana Tucker blends elements of jazz, classical, and acoustic pop to deliver her own genre-blending “ChamberSoul” music.
A Weekend at Leatherwood Mountains Resort
By Jennifer Primrose | At Leatherwood Mountains Resort in Ferguson, the High Country opens up—miles of horse and walking trails, and just enough quiet to remind you why you came to get away from the daily grind.
Historic Raleigh Carriage House Gets New Life
By Dathan Kazsuk | A 1904 Raleigh carriage house tied to J.C. Raulston is revived, blending historic preservation, community history, and downtown vision.
Serotone Swim is Redefining the Culture of Swimwear
By Kyle Marie McMahon | Named after the “feel-good” chemical serotonin, Serotone Swim is built on the belief that when we feel supported—literally and figuratively—our entire presence changes.
Elevating Your Sanctuary with North Hills’ La Maison
Story by Dathan Kazsuk | Photos courtesy of La Maison | The idea is simple—and long overdue. Midtown, the magazine, is named after Midtown, the place; yet for years we’ve skimmed past the stories unfolding right outside our own front door. North Hills isn’t just an address or a development—it’s a living ecosystem of small
Small Space, Big Soul: Intentional, Unexpected Design
Story by Kyle Marie McMahon | Photos by Jessica Bratton | The transition to an empty nest is often framed as a period of loss—the loss of noise, the loss of frantic schedules, and, most commonly, the loss of square footage. But for Shane and Kerri Page, standing at the threshold of a new phase
Departments
Ben Long and the Hidden Frescoes of North Carolina
By Jennifer Primrose | If you’ve stepped into a small NC church or civic building and felt the walls watching, you’ve likely encountered a haunting Benjamin Long fresco.
The HRT Reset: Separating Fact from Fear with Dr. Maddison
By Kyle Marie McMahon | For decades, the conversation around hormone replacement therapy has been whispered in hushed tones, usually accompanied by a side of outdated fear-mongering.
Artspace Turns 40 and Still Fuels Raleigh’s Creative Pulse
Artspace marks 40 years in Raleigh, celebrating its impact on artists, education, and the city’s downtown cultural scene
Vinyl Records Are Spinning Back in Raleigh
By Dathan Kazsuk | Vinyl is booming again in Raleigh, with record shops seeing rising demand as collectors and new listeners embrace physical music.
Songbird Brings All-Day Drinks Concept to Raleigh
By Dathan Kazsuk | Opening in June, Songbird blends coffee, zero-proof, and cocktails into one experience, redefining Raleigh’s day-to-night drinking culture.
Mother’s Day Q&A: Tina Vora of Tamasha Modern Indian
For Mother’s Day, we’re spotlighting Tina Vora, co-owner and designer of Tamasha Modern Indian, located inside North Hills.
