Several months out from Tropical Storm Chantal, two longstanding arts organizations in Saxapahaw take stock of what was lost—and how they’ll adapt to what lies ahead.
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100,000 Feet of Wiring, 20,000 Lights, and 14 Acres: Inside the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
A decade into a tradition, Koka Booth’s annual Chinese Lantern Festival continues to up the ante and keep visitors in awe.
Into the Woods With the Dix Park Trolls
Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s family of five recycled troll sculptures now cavort across the Raleigh park’s 308 acres. Daddy Bird Eye, Mother Strongtail, and their three baby trolls have a message: Protect the trees.
Raleigh Exhibition Shows How Thoreau Helped Map Climate Change
On view at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, “In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers” takes visitors on a walk around Walden Pond—demonstrating what we’ve lost, and how we might find a way forward.
A Multi-Media Exhibit Reflecting on Place and Memory Uses Artifacts from Durham’s Past
Talking to interdisciplinary artist John Felix Arnold III about Descartes, Mary Duke Biddle’s wallpaper, and his new show at 21c.
Where to Go See Art This Fall
Two photojournalism exhibits, a show that draws from Henry David Thoreau’s digitized herbarium, and more art to see across the Triangle this season.
Photographic Reflections On Memory, Food, and Home In Two Tender Local Exhibitions
“Potluck and Portraits” from photographer Jamaica Gilmer and
“辫 (biān) / 彼岸 (bǐ àn)” from artists huiyin zhou and Laura Dudu both run through the end of September.
Character Studies: Gene Dillard’s House of Mirrors
The former repairman never expected his home to turn into a Durham destination—but after years of him sculpting it into a glittering mosaic sculpture, the house has become just that.
Traditional Sign Painter Joseph Giampino’s Elements of Style
Joseph Giampino’s brush seems to have touched every business sign in Raleigh, from hair salons to breweries and parking garages to city parks. Here’s how he gets it all done.
In New Nasher Exhibition, the Thrill of Photography Shines Bright
“Coming Into Focus,” the Nasher Museum of Art’s new show, represents the largest collection of photographs the museum has had on display at a given time.

