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/