Welcome to the podcast that helps you eat, play and live better in the Triangle. If you're a foodie, love the local music scene and all the great festivals, we're on it! On each episode, Kathy Hanrahan dives into a place or event that will make you want to get Out & About in North Carolina. There will also be bonus segments from the Out & About TV show. Visit WRAL Out & About for more food and restaurant news, events, concerts and things to do: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/ Watch past episodes of Out & About TV: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/page/17753251/
That Station brings back its uber-popular 'That Music Fest' Saturday, October 14th at DBAP and tickets are on sale now! SO much live music, food, bevs and fun- get all the event and ticket details, and an insider's look at 'That Music Fest' from That Station PD Chris Edge! https://thatstation.net/that-music-fest/
Jessie Williams and Derek Keller are husband and wife duo that have brought the super fun stores Edge of Urge and Unlikely Professionals in downtown Raleigh. Edge of Urge is your source for pop, mod, fun, and eclectic clothing, jewlery, greeting cards, tarot cards, candels, hair accessories, books and SO MUCH MORE. Unlikely Professionals (across the street from Edge of Urge) has vintage finds, vintage motosports gear, unique T-shirts and gifts. Find them on social: https://www.facebook.com/edgeo...
This week, Diane Ramsey chats with Johanna Maynard Edwards, Executive Artistic Director of the National Women’s Theatre Festival, the nation’s largest symposium on gender and theatre. She also talks with participating artists Alexus Rhone and Ariel Fay Gray. The festival is June 23-July 1 both in person at NCSU’s Thompson Hall and virtual at womenstheatrefestival.com.
BrickUniverse Lego Fan Event - the Lego MEGA event- returns to Raleigh this weekend (June 23-25). Head to the Raleigh Convention Center to see incredible Lego creations by professional Lego designers, plus 160 additional displays by up-and-coming Lego artists! You can even learn how you could become an exhibitor yourself- and get great tips from the experts. Create your own designs in the event `building zones', then post your creation to social media tagging #BrickUniverse. Tickets available at...
Chef Sarah Cuni is the chef and owner of Pittsboro's Cafe Root Cellar and Chapel Hill's Root Cellar Cafe. She joins us fresh off of a WIN on the Food Network's Supermarket Stakeout! Chef Cuni left her northern roots in Connecticut to expand her love of farm to table cooking to the south. She took over Chapel Hill's Foster's Market in 2013, changing the name to Root Cellar Cafe. Then she opened the spinoff restaurant Cafe Root Cellar in Pittsboro in 2018. Her Italian and Czech heritage can been s...
Chris Lovingood is an Emmy and Murrow Award-winning anchor for the WRAL News team. He's also an avid gamer. This week, we talk about his favorite games and a new monthly feature he will be doing for WRAL.com about gaming!
Coleen Speaks is the chef and owner of Posh Nosh Catering, Hummingbird Restaurant, and the event space Whitaker & Atlantic. She has turned her long line of culinary experience, which includes working for Emeril Lagasse, into 3 very unique businesses. All three of her ventures have a touch of that New Orleans flair! Coleen is also holding events, both hers and her clients, in her event space, Whitaker & Atlantic . All, of course, while raising a family! Find all more on her Instagram acco...
Named one of CNN's `Must See' art exhibits, The Art of the Brick brings more than 90 works of art to Raleigh this summer after touring in more than 24 countries. Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya talks to Jami Caskey about quitting his successful career in corporate law to create masterful lego art and its unique contribution to the art world. Now the Triangle gets to host this amazing collection of works- and it's the perfect summer activity for all ages! Learn more about the exhibit and tickets at htt...
Cinnamon Rolls that are cholesterol-, dairy- and egg-free come to Brier Creek with the arrival of Cinnaholic- serving up vegan versions of this universal favorite, with an amazing array of toppings! https://locations.cinnaholic.com/ll/us/nc/raleigh/7851-alexander-place-suite-120/
This week, WRAL Out and About's Diane Ramsey talks with Carolina Ballet's Artistic Director and Choreographer Zalman “Zali” Rafael about ballet, the origins of Carolina Ballet, the last two shows of this season and the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Plus, find out more about Carolina Ballet's 25th anniversary.
Caleb Simpson has built a massive social media following by asking a simple question: How much do you pay for rent? The 31-year-old Morganton native lives in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. His video content shows what home looks like for real people all over the world, including New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Simpson’s videos posted to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are like a mashup of MTV “Cribs” and “Humans of New York.” WRAL Out and About’s Mark Bergin caught ...
MerleFest Artist Relations Manager Lindsay Craven shares details about this year's event, including why groundhogs are causing an issue and how the festival is planning to celebrate what would have been founder Doc Watson's 100th birthday. https://www.wral.com/20815339/
We take a trip with Out and About TV to The Mill in Raleigh, learn all about the upcoming Ham & Yam Festival and take a trip to Eno River State Park. Plus, we learn more about the upcoming Triangle Komen Race for the Cure.
This week, we talk with Kevin Carbone, the creator of Sauce Bae, a pineapple habanero hot sauce that’s made with turmeric. It features North Carolina-grown habanero peppers and is made here! The sauce was featured on "Hot Ones." Find out more about Sauce Bae https://www.saucebae.com/
This week, Mix 101.5 FM's Diane Ramsey chats with Eric Woodall, Producing Artistic Director for North Carolina Theatre. The theatre is celebrating its Ruby Anniversary or 40th anniversary! arv3bqmd
Paint Paper Paste Art Studio is BOOMING, with clever do-able crafts for kids AND adults- it's a great creative outlet, no matter your skill level. Jami Caskey talks to former teachers Nicole and Maureen to hear how their Paint Paper Paste team will guide you or your kiddos through creative art projects, and make it fun! Check out their art camps, classes and more at: https://paintpaperpaste.com h9xrxva4
We take a trip with Out and About TV to several awesome places! First, we learn about two new Raleigh restaurants, then we head to Liberty Art studio in Durham and finally stop in for a visit with the Family Affair Food Truck!
We love taking a trip with Out and About TV, our monthly lifestyle show on WRAL. This time, we are going to Oakwood Pizza Box, ParTee Shack and Dame's Chicken and Waffles!
Lashonda Modest, wine négociant (word of the day), brings delicious wine blends and delightful wine-centric events to Melanated Wine, an urban winery (phrase of the day) in Durham’s Southside Industrial Park. As Durham's first Black-owned winery, Melanated Wine gives Modest the opportunity to represent her culture while pursuing her passion. Learn more about the terms and the delicious wines on offer in this episode of Out and About! https://melanatedwine.com/
This week, WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan is joined by Mix 101.5 FM's Diane Ramsey for a special episode featuring two major Broadway shows coming to Durham Performing Arts Center this season - Moulin Rouge and Six!
Jami Caskey talks to Rocks + Acid Shop owner and sommelier Paula De Pano about her new wine shop venture in Chapel's Hills Southern Village- sip, learn and enjoy! https://www.rocksandacidwineshop.com/
For Hannah Weisberg, the closing of her workshop and event space Dove & Olive Mercantile was only the beginning of her career. The workshop had just opened in 2020 but closed its doors that fall due to the pandemic. Then, Hannah knew the need for connection was more important (and challenging) than ever. She launched The Women's Social Club (WSC) to see if other women felt the same way. What began as twice-a-month meet-ups in parks and other outdoor venues around Raleigh, has evolved into a ...
J.B. Smoove is an actor, writer and comedian from North Carolina. He is known for his role as Leon Black on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” On Saturday night, he is set to bring his “Physical Therapy Tour” to the Carolina Theatre in Durham. WRAL senior multiplatform producer Mark Bergin spoke with Smoove about his tour, shooting season 12 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and his future comedic endeavors. Link to buy tickets: https://carolinatheatre.org/events/live-event/jb-smoove-physical-therapy-tour/...
This week, we take a trip with Out and About TV to some fun places! First, we go to A'verde restaurant in Cary. Then, we swing by Atlantic Gardening. After a stop at Five Star restaurant in Raleigh, we stop at Fenton in Cary to find out about M Sushi and Dram and Draught. Learn more: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out-and-about/tv/
This week, we take a trip with Out and About TV to two great shops for gift ideas and two fun exhibits in downtown Raleigh. First, we go to Elizabeth's Pecan's in Turkey, NC, then head back to the Triangle for a visit to The Butcher's Market. We wrap up with trips to The Power of Women in County Music exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural History and then to the" James Cameron: Challenging the Deep" at the Museum of Natural Sciences.
Dix Park is lit this holiday season for the third annual Nights of Lights. On this episode, we find out more about the new displays and experiences this year! Find out more: https://wralnightsoflights.com/
Wine + Dandy's Sarah King and Jami Elizondo head to Boxyard RTP to discover some new wines for this holiday season. We paired all the wines with a beautiful charcuterie board from Meat & Graze.
It takes about 50 people to raise the giant 35-foot tree that serves as the centerpiece for Biltmore Estate's holiday celebration each year. We were there very early on Nov. 2 to watch the tree arrive and be put up. Enjoy this special episode which features an interview with Lizzie Borchers, Floral Displays Manager for Biltmore. Learn more about the tree - https://www.wral.com/secrets-behind-christmas-at-biltmore-s-centerpiece-tree/20555760/
The podcast went back to Grove Park Inn in Asheville to spend the night in Room 545 - the room that The Pink Lady was staying in when she died at the property in the 1920s.
The SIMS Foundation is the only organization in the United States providing affordable mental health and substance use services and supports to all in the music industry. This week, we talk with SIMS Foundation Executive Director Patsy Dolan Bouressa about how they are teaming up with a North Carolina-based organization to help expand their services. There is a benefit concert planned on Nov. 13 at Cats Cradle.
