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Holiday Bucket List
24 Festive Things to Experience
in the Triangle This Season. Story by Taylor Bowler.
Last Call for the Old Brewery Model? What’s Next for Triangle Craft Beer
By Dathan Kazsuk | As Triangle breweries close and consumer habits shift, local craft beer veterans Sean Lilly Wilson, Thomas Vincent and John Szymankiewicz examine what’s changing, why the old model is struggling, and what comes next.
Christian Tamburr Brings Big-Time Jazz to Small Triangle Stages
By Kurt Dusterberg | Internationally acclaimed jazz musician Christian Tamburr is bringing some of the genre’s most accomplished performers to intimate venues across the Triangle, giving audiences an up-close experience with extraordinary musical talent.
Old Town Alexandria: Where History Is Around Every Corner
By Jennifer Primrose | In Old Town Alexandria, centuries of history meet working artists, waterfront dining and unexpected discoveries. Sometimes the best way to explore a city is to leave the itinerary behind and start walking.
The 2026 Holiday Edit
From standout gifts to memorable experiences, our 2026 Holiday Edit is packed with inspired finds from the Triangle’s best boutiques, retailers, and destinations.
George Smart on Saving North Carolina Modernist Homes
By Dathan Kazsuk | George Smart of USModernist explains why North Carolina’s modernist homes matter, what threatens them and how preservation can keep them standing.
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Is Paradise Really Worth the Price? A Closer Look at Atlantis in the Bahamas
By Megan Martin | Atlantis Paradise Island promises beautiful beaches, thrilling water slides and family fun, but is it worth the cost? A travel advisor shares her firsthand experience, including expensive dining, resort amenities and tips for getting the best value.
Out of Town: So You Want to Sleep in a Bank? Inside Roanoke’s Liberty Trust
By Dathan Kazsuk | What happens when a 1910 bank becomes a boutique hotel? We check into The Liberty Trust in downtown Roanoke, where marble columns, historic architecture and cocktails inside a former vault make for a memorable stay.
Magic Before the Holidays: How Moonlight in the Garden Comes to Life
Moonlight in the Garden returns to Raleigh’s JC Raulston Arboretum. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the lighting, teamwork and new displays.
I Ate a Dog Treat at Ella & Bella Pet Company. Here’s Why.
By Dathan Kazsuk | I ate a dog treat at Ella & Bella Pet Company. Meet the nonprofit that bakes homemade dog biscuits and creates opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Cooper’s Hawk Brings Its Wine-and-Dining Playbook to Cary
By Dathan Kazsuk | Cooper’s Hawk opens Nov. 9 in Cary at Parkside Town Commons. GM Heidi Williams shares details on wine tastings, its menu, wine club, and NC wine.
Hummingbird’s Naughty List Holiday Cocktails Return to Raleigh
Hummingbird’s Naughty List cocktails return to Raleigh on November 27. Discover five festive drinks, Thanksgiving meals to go, and new happy hour specials.
