WRAL Out & About

Comedian Shannon Fiedler is set to perform Sunday night at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh. Fiedler is known for her social media characters, which have helped her amass a huge following on Instagram and TikTok. Before this weekend's performance, Fiedler spoke with Mark Bergin about her career, her tour and visiting Raleigh for the first time. Tickets are $22 for Sunday's event.

Nestled in Creedmoor, North Carolina, Cedar Creek Gallery is an art lover's dream! For the 55th year, Cedar Creek will host their annual Spring Pottery and Glass Festival for two weekends in April, and you're invited. Jami Caskey talks with Cedar Creek Owner Lisa Oakley about the rich history of the gallery, which showcases the works of over 200 American craft artists. You'll learn that whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting to explore the world of fine American crafts, Cedar Creek Gallery is a must-visit destination,!

This Valentine's Day, fall head-over-heels in love with Chocolate Smiles, downtown Cary's reknowned chocolate and sweets boutique! Join Jami Caskey for a delightful walk through the sweet wares with Melanie Williams, the passionate owner and chocolatier behind this local gem, and learn how the mouthwatering small-batch chocolates, decadent truffles and made-to-order treats have made this a Cary institution! https://www.chocolatesmiles.com/index.htm

It is all about Valentine's Day this week. We share our favorite gift ideas, where to shop for them and the best chocolate shops!

This week, we make Groundhog Day plans, plus get ready for the Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh.

Five miles, twelve donuts, one hour- it's Krispy Kreme Challenge time! Jami Caskey talks with NCSU student and K2C PR guru Ashlyn Crocker about the race, the reason, and the running/eating tips and tricks to get you ready for this challenge of both athletic and gastrointestinal skill. So lace up your running shoes, grab your donut bib, and get ready for a sweet and sweaty adventure! https://krispykremechallenge.com/ https://www.ncsu.edu/spirit-and-traditions/krispy-kreme-challenge/#:~:text=The%20student%2Drun%20event%20dares,All%20in%20one%20hour.

This week, we fill you in on all the events coming up for the rest of January 2024, including Chinese New Year, a Girl Scout Cookie and Beer Pairing event, plus a chance to wear your jammies and watch Saturday morning cartoons.

This week on the Out and About Podcast, we talk about a lantern parade at downtown Cary park, a bass fishing expo and a sound bath experience at Dix Park! Note: This episode was recorded prior to the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival closing for the season early due to storm damage this week. The festival is now closed and will not be open through Jan. 14, 2024.

This weekend, check out a new fan convention in downtown Raleigh, take a run with your furry friend at Mutts and Marshmallows and throw a Christmas tree to win some money.

This week, WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick share the best light lights to check out and help you plan your New Year's Eve with a list of local events!

WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick break down the events coming up this weekend including a fire and ice themed party at Downtown Cary Park and Ira David Wood III's final bow as in "A Christmas Carol."

WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick share their picks for weekend fun in the Triangle, including parades, holiday markets and more!

Callie Bouille is a Triangle resident who, through her Facebook page `His Masterpiece New & Used Puzzles' sells all kinds of puzzles- for all ages, all skill levels, all interests! They not only make perfect gifts (if you're holiday shopping), Callie discuesses the mental health benefits as well. And if that's not enough reason to break out a puzzle, proceeds from Callie's puzzle business go toward ministries that serve people all over the globe! Already a puzzler? Callie may be able to use you on her `perfect piece' puzzle team! Get motivated to start puzzling, learn more about puzzles, or pick up some puzzles and help a great cause! https://www.facebook.com/hmpuzzles

The Out and About podcast takes a look at what's coming up this weekend in the Triangle area!

From the Holiday Artist Market to “Bull Durham the Musical!” Theatre Raleigh has grown into Theatre Raleigh Arts Center. Diane interviews TR Producing Artistic Director Lauren Kennedy Brady about how they’re expanding their shows and events in their new larger space, and their exciting 2024 Main Stage Season.

This week, we take a trip with Out and About TV to some new places including a tour of Person County, a visit to restaurants East End Bistrot and Piada, and a trip to see the Historic Oak View Park!

Jami Caskey (and her crochet-enthusiast adult son Brett) talk all things fiber arts with Pam Hartman- owner of the iconic Great Yarns shop in Raleigh's Ridgewood Shopping Center. What started as folks' quest for crafts during the Covid shutdown has turned into a crochet and knitting BOOM, and Great Yarns has everything you need to jump in, from skeins to lessons to social stitching groups and more! Join Jami as she listens in on a delightful, informative conversation between this pair of fiber art fans! www.greatyarns.net

“Why am I burning up in here when everyone else is freezing?” “Why do I keep forgetting words that I know I know!” “Am I going crazy or is this menopause?” Diane interviews Carol Toran and Kirsten Moore, co-curators of "M is for Menopause Baby!" a new art exhibition at Rocky Mount Mills that explores menopause and opens a dialog about this natural phase of womanhood.

Amanda Lamb is back to introduce the third true crime podcast from WRAL. "The Killing Month August 1978" tells the story of a family crime business run by three brothers who would stop at nothing to keep from getting caught. The Johnston brothers operated in Chester County, PA in the 1970s. When young members of the gang started talking to police, the brothers turned from theft to murder. Amanda talks to Kathy about her personal connection to the story and why she wanted to tell it. "The Killing Month August 1978" is available in your podcast app now.

Under the Boylan Street Bridge in Downtown Raleigh you will find a store with only local in mind. Shauna Greenwell has owned the space for 20 years, and in that time she has been through many iterations. Starting as a gallery and frame shop, as with most business in 2020, she had to pivot. Now you can find a coffee bar, an art gallery, a bodega with only goods from NC, and beers on tap. Her events range from wrestling to food truck rodeos. It's a part of old Raleigh that is holding on to everything that made the 1990's in Raleigh magical, all while showcasing today's best in art and food. https://www.rebusworks.us/ https://www.instagram.com/rebusworks/ https://www.facebook.com/rebusworks/