Our editor in chief reminisces on a night she’ll never forget: her first time watching a performance at The Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro — and how her first show at the memorable venue made her fall in love with the performing arts.
For decades, North Carolina hardware and general stores have provided for a community’s every need. Now, many of these establishments satisfy customers’ appetites, too.
For our state’s busiest insect, one man’s legacy is a sweet reminder of all the honeybee can do.
From festivals to 5Ks, don’t miss the chance to celebrate our state’s iconic pollinator.
In Wayne County, a couple built a new home on family land. They’re now the fourth generation to navigate the backyard’s mossy paths, tend its heritage camellias, and find solace in its secrets.
During the summer, a familiar wood-and-canvas chair designed by a family business in Watauga County makes its way to the North Carolina coast.
With warm memories and an abiding respect for her coastal home, a Dare County artist captures the Outer Banks spirit in colorful brushstrokes.
It takes patience and precision to replicate every brick, shingle, and shutter of North Carolina’s iconic buildings. A lifelong artist embraces the challenge.
Some hobbies take up a corner of the garage. In Hertford County, an eclectic collection of Americana fills an entire high school.
A pirate festival in the foothills might sound odd, but the story behind this celebration, and the buccaneer who inspired it, is one for the history books.
After establishing a career as a celebrated violinist, a Fayetteville native brought his love of music to the page, where he continues to compose hits.
After returning to Jackson County and finding his favorite restaurant closed, one man revived the beloved gathering place, where diners now enjoy modern offerings surrounded by mountain history.
Whether you stop for foraged finds in the mountains, produce in the Piedmont, or fresh catch on the coast, farmers markets across our state proudly display the fruits of late-summer labor in North Carolina.
Turn the smoky-sweet flavors of grilled corn into a refreshingly cool and creamy soup with a hint of zingy buttermilk.
Use up a surplus of peak-season zucchini with these fried patties seasoned with lots of Old Bay and white pepper.
For a fancy-feeling salad that comes together quickly, toss crisp slivers of spicy-sweet fennel with juicy peach slices and tangy goat cheese.
Win over eggplant naysayers by layering roasted slices with marinara sauce and melty mozzarella cheese for a lasagna-like spin.
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge was founded to protect the wetland habitat on the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula. But name aside, its fuzzy inhabitants tend to claim the fame.
Less than 20 miles from the bustle of the Outer Banks, you can take a walk on the wild side in Dare County’s mainland.
In 1957, the General Assembly adopted a piece by Leonora Martin and Mary Burke Kerr as our official state toast. Today, 120 years after it was written, those stirring words continue to conjure images of life in North Carolina.
The end of summer in Cary is marked by an annual arts festival that draws talent from all over the country. The success of the festival — and of the city — can be attributed in large part to a local artist who proves that the pen is mightiest of all.
In 1966, America’s favorite collie proved herself to be one cool customer as she went down Sliding Rock for an episode of one of the country’s most beloved TV shows.
As he waves a fond farewell to the family boat, a writer looks back on the ways that it opened his eyes to the watery wonders of North Carolina.
Under the glow of the Carolina moon, distillers crafted countless gallons of illicit liquor, turning country roads into hidden ’shine speedways.
Before the lights dim and the performers step onstage, teams of students at UNC School of the Arts spend months working behind the scenes, designing and crafting the sets, props, and costumes for each production. On opening night, they see their dreams become reality.
A 91-year-old woman has been a passionate supporter, volunteer, and patron of the arts since she was a child. Along the way, she’s captured the heart of an entire community.
The Temple Theatre in Sanford — like its counterparts across the state — has the power to change lives.
For more than a century and a half, Thalian Hall has hosted world-class performances, nurtured new talent, and perfected its role as the grande dame of Wilmington’s arts scene.
When the velvet curtains rise at local playhouses and world-class venues across the state, communities come together, the magic of the arts enchants audiences, and the power of teamwork is on full display. Find your seat and settle in: The show is about to begin.
A longtime ballet instructor inspired generations of dancers with his big heart, old-fashioned techniques, and eccentric style. Today, his former students are taking the lead at his namesake school.
A novel program begun in the 1940s sent classical musicians into rural towns and counties across North Carolina. Its goal: to provide music education for all children.
Orchestras make magnificent music across North Carolina. Here are seven to know.
When he wasn’t writing about the arts for The Charlotte Observer, one longtime critic spent his evenings rehearsing choral lines for some of the greatest operas ever staged.
