With warm memories and an abiding respect for her coastal home, a Dare County artist captures the Outer Banks spirit in colorful brushstrokes.
Replicating a Tiny Carolina
It takes patience and precision to replicate every brick, shingle, and shutter of North Carolina’s iconic buildings. A lifelong artist embraces the challenge.
The Ballet Master of Hickory
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.
16 Showstopping Theaters
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.
Our State Book Club Presents: Brendan Slocumb
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.
Meet the Potter Crafting Crystal-Like Ceramics
With a background in chemistry and a penchant for experimentation, a potter in Chatham County mastered the challenging art of creating pieces that appear more like glass than clay.
Our State Book Club Presents: Kristy Woodson Harvey
The houses in Kristy Woodson Harvey’s life have always fascinated her. Unable to fully uncover their stories, the award-winning novelist dreamed up her own.
Buxton Village Books
In a storybook cottage on Hatteras Island, a passionate bookseller shares her love of the Outer Banks with readers.
Garden Improv in High Point
Every year, one woman invites a theater troupe to perform Shakespeare at her home. When life starts to imitate art, she saves the evening from turning into a farce.
