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| By Dathan Kazsuk | | It’s not every Tuesday night that you get transported back 15 years. But that’s what happened when I caught the Pixies and Spoon live at Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater this week. I went with a friend I hadn’t seen in ages—the same guy who was with me the last time I saw the…
By Kristen Schrum Every fall, a quiet kind of magic rolls into the Triangle’s farmland—rows of rustling corn, tractor engines humming to life, and families spilling into pumpkin fields with boots and an apple cider in hand. But behind the hayrides and corn mazes are local families who’ve worked the same soil for generations, neighbors…
By Dathan Kazsuk | . The 2025 North Carolina Brewers Cup wasn’t just another beer competition—it was a full-on tidal wave of North Carolina craft pride, crashing down with a record-breaking 935 entries from 123 breweries across the state. That’s right, 935 beers lined up to see who would take home gold, silver, or bronze,…
| By Dathan Kazsuk | The team behind Oakwood Pizza Box has opened the doors to St. Pierre Wine Bar at Raleigh Iron Works, bringing a fresh, laid-back vibe to Raleigh’s growing wine scene. Known for their pizza shop’s unexpectedly deep Champagne list, Anthony and Brett Guerra are taking their passion for wine to the…
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Death metal is not for the faint of heart. It’s loud. It’s unrelenting. It’s the kind of music that rattles your bones and leaves your ears ringing long after the final chord fades. And few bands do it better—or with more sinister precision—than Nile, a band that’s been melting faces and…
| By Dathan Kazsuk | Raleigh children’s author Kelly Starling Lyons—known for her Jada Jones books and Ty’s Travels picture books—has a new chapter in her beloved Miles Lewis series arriving this fall. Miles Lewis #6: Top Chef serves up a sweet, STEM-flavored story for early readers on Tuesday, November 4 via Penguin Workshop.…
NCModernist is gearing up to celebrate its 18th anniversary in grand style with the annual Moon Over Modernism fundraiser and cocktail party on Saturday, October 11 at the stunning Holton House in North Raleigh. This newly completed 17,000-square-foot Modernist residence, situated on 110 acres of pristine land, provides a breathtaking backdrop for an evening dedicated…
| By Jennifer Primrose & Dathan Kazsuk | With summer officially behind us and the cooler weather approaching, we dug into our wine cellar for some big North Carolina red wines. Remember, not all North Carolina wine is sweet. These four reds explore many French and Italian varietals—perfect for the remainder of the year!…
| By Dathan Kazsuk | When Sarah McCabe walked onto the stage at Bay 7 in Durham for the 2025 NCRLA Chef Showdown, she wasn’t just another bartender hoping to impress a panel of judges. She was carrying with her years of late nights, packed services, trial-and-error experiments, and the kind of grit that…
Raleigh residents are invited to lace up their favorite pair of Hoka shoes and take part in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 4, at Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh. Presented by McKee Homes, the event is organized by the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern North Carolina Chapter and aims to rally the community…
| By Charlotte Russell | Asheville-based photographer Evan Kafka draws upon over 25 years of experience in commercial photography, where he primarily focuses on capturing human subjects, to create his latest series, Trophies. In Trophies, Kafka photographs the heads of live animals. He achieves the effect of isolating the head from the body through…
Story by Dathan Kazsuk. Photos by Jessica Bratton. Raleigh might be all rooftop bars and luxury apartments these days, but underneath that shiny new veneer is a city with some serious mileage. And with that age comes history. And with that history? Well, let’s say things tend to hang around long after last call. I’ve…
Story by Jennifer Primrose. Just steps from the gates of the Biltmore Estate, the Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville draws you in and invites you to stay awhile. On my first visit, I realized almost immediately that this isn’t just another place to spend the night—it’s an experience shaped by local art, rich details, and the kind…
By Kyle Marie McMahon | Styled by Sofia Lujan Styling | Photographed by Jessica Britton | Hair + Makeup by Evelisse Hahn| Art Direction by Sean Byrne. Autumn in Raleigh brings a magical energy that fills the air, golden light filtering through the city’s oaks, and the magnetic pull of a social calendar that comes…
| By Katy Shero | The art of hosting a good dinner party goes further than the food; it’s how the table is set. The table setting establishes the ambiance and mood for the occasion, and memorable, eclectic tableware pieces open doors to conversation and connection: key commodities Mark Warren aspires to evoke in every…
| By Kurt Dusterberg | When Raleigh Wide Open kicks off in the fall, the two-day event should feel very familiar to music fans. The celebration will take place downtown along Fayetteville Street on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4. If that sounds a bit like the IBMA World of Bluegrass that made its…
| By Dathan Kazsuk | As the crisp air rolls into the Triangle, so does a shift in the cocktail mood. The citrusy spritzes and beachside frozen blends of summer quietly fade, replaced by aromas of cinnamon, toasted oak, and smoked orange peel. Bartenders across the region are prepping for their favorite season—when cozy…

