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EDI TO R’S LETTER ow do you make a difference in your community? Sorting vegetables at a food bank? Buying from local businesses?

Volunteering in your child’s classroom?

There are many ways to lend a hand— but always more needs than the average person has enough time or resources to attend to. If you’re like me, you may feel you need to do, or give, more.

Especially this time of year.

That’s why I’m incredibly humbled and inspired by 12 local women who are making a purposeful effort to better their communities. We share their good deeds and outstanding character with you beginning on page 68. These remarkable women have battled human trafficking and catastrophic events, made local government history, created opportunities to buy goods that benefit communities in need, taught and supported local artists, and helped local children in need—as well as children with special needs—get a strong start in life. As Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approach, I’m grateful for their devotion to our community—and excited for you, our readers, to meet them.

Speaking of the holidays, what will your celebrations look like this year? Will they be virtual, or will you gather with loved ones at home? Turn to page 88 for tips on how to create a virtual holiday event. And for those of you who may prefer spacing tables and seating further apart, and replacing mints with masks for your guests, turn to page 50 for expert advice on how to host a safe—and distant—holiday meal everyone can enjoy.

When it comes to planning that meal, local restaurants are here to help. On page 30 discover several that are offering decadent side dishes and desserts—even entire meals—you can take home for your holiday feast. As a bonus, these restaurants have shared select recipes with us so you can make some of their most popular holiday dishes at home.

While seasonal gatherings may be smaller—or virtual—this year, they are still reason enough to fill your home with festive décor. On page 44, local designers offer ideas for how you can take a simplified approach to decorating your home during this magical season. And be sure to explore our holiday gift guide insert, which starts after page 66. It’s your one-stop shop for finding unique and memorable treasures every person on your list will love.

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We offer two special sections in this issue: Beauty Experts and Giving Back. Beginning on page 54, read pro tips from spas, salons and boutiques that will help you prioritize your health and wellness. Our Giving Back section, which starts on page 108, connects you to nonprofits making life better for people living in our community and beyond. Get to know them and consider offering them your support.

Discover why Mobley’s Framing & Gallery has been a successful player in Raleigh’s business community for 78 years on page 92 and engage with Raleigh’s Kati Gardner, author of “Finding Balance,” her second young adult novel, on page 84.

There’s so much more to discover in our November/December issue. We hope the stories we share here will inspire you to cherish every person, meal and tradition that makes your holiday season special. And then when those moments come to an end, bring on 2021.

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Correction: Our September/October 2020 cover description and “Game On: Fall FashionForward Moves for a Socially Distant Night With Friends” feature contained the following errors: In the cover description on page 8, Metallicity Jewellery Design’s Sterling silver cuff bracelet from Twig Collection ($575) was accidentally labeled as a John Hardy cuff; on page 22, we omitted recognition of Metallicity Jewellery Design’s 14 karat yellow gold ring from Twig Collection ($624) on the model’s right hand. We apologize for these errors and are grateful to Metallicity Jewellery Design for loaning these beautiful pieces to us for our photo shoot.

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CONTENTS N OV E M B E R | D E C E M B E R

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MASH Photography

F E AT U R E S

Brian Mullins

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DE CADE NT H OL I DAY DI NNE RS

Preorder a multicourse meal—or scrumptious sides—

from local restaurants

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Ideas from local shops and

boutiques for everyone on your list

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COMFORT AND J OY

Your guide to creating simplified,

but beautiful, holiday decor

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PL ANNI NG SAFE —AND DI STANT—HOL I DAY ME AL S

Expert tips for ensuring guests

feel comfortable in your home

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WORKI NG FOR CHANGE

Meet 12 Wake County Women

Who are Making a Difference

2020 H OL I DAY GI FT GUI DE

ON TH E C OVE R: Raw oysters on the half shell from St. Roch Fine Oysters+ Bar, photographed by MASH Photography

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CONTENTS

N OV E M B E R |D E C E M B E R

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Local author Kati Gardner discusses

her latest book, “Finding Balance”

Steve Fankin

88 E N T E R T A I N M E N T How to take your holiday celebrations virtual 92 L O C A L B U S I N E S S Mobley’s Framing & Gallery continues a long-standing legacy S I S T E R C I T I E S 26

96 M U S I C Pop duo Stray Local further explores its sound

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100 T R A V E L Explore Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort 104 G I V I N G B A C K

Dress for Success Triangle empowers women to thrive

I N E N T E R T A I N M E N T 88

EVERY ISSUE

19 O N T H E S C E N E Social Scene ǀ Home Styler Tastes of the City ǀ Sister Cities

North Carolina Museum of Art

119 O U T & A B O U T

Dine & Draft ǀ Events ǀ Midtown Mingles ǀ New Around Town 130 K A L E I D O S C O P E L I V I N G

S P O N S O R E D E V E N T S 141

54 B E A U T Y E X P E R T S 64 B E A U T Y B U Y S 86 H O M E T R E N D S

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TEXT AND PHOTOS BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

There’s new art popping up in North Hills! Check out the “Eternal Sunset” installation by artist Britt Flood, located directly next to Kendra Scott.

Seek adventure in Durham with a visit to Picnic.

This local barbecue joint is dishing out Southern favorites like fried chicken, pulled pork, seasonal sides and tasty desserts.

If you’re a fan of the food truck Spanglish, check out its brick-and-mortar restaurant, Pressed by Spanglish.

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TASTES OF THE CITY Contact Raleigh Food Pics to be featured on their Instagram feed: raleighfoodpics@gmail.com.

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If you’re visiting the Charlotte area for the holidays, don’t miss McAdenville’s transformation into Christmas Town USA, where residents and business owners in the downtown area put on charming Christmas-themed displays. Now in its 65th year, the town was voted as the No. 2 Best Public Holiday Lights Display in the Nation by USA Today. While this year’s event will be scaled down due to COVID-19, the sights are still sure to impress. The displays run December 1–26.

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Beautiful by day, Wilmington’s Airlie Gardens transforms into a stunning evening wonderland of lights and music to celebrate the holiday season. Due to COVID-19, some changes have been made to this year’s celebration. Tickets must be purchased in advance (this event often sells out). Visit airliegardens.org/events/enchanted-airlie to purchase yours, or to obtain more information.

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It’s hard to beat the sparkly lights of Christmastime, but Carolina Beach’s Island of Lights Christmas Flotilla makes them all the more magical as the lights dance on the surface of the water. Enjoy this spectacular celebration along the Intracoastal Waterway, as local fishing and pleasure boats compete for prizes with their electronic light displays. The event, which is free, will not take place this year due to the pandemic, but you can learn more about it for a future visit there pleasureislandoflights.com/christmas-flotilla.html.

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Decadent Holiday Dinners Preorder a multicourse meal— or scrumptious sides— from local restaurants ROSEWATER’S TAKEOUT PRIME RIB DINNER

Holiday gatherings

are quickly approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about the food you’ll serve. At the end of the unprecedented and stressful year that was 2020, you’ll likely want to keep your holiday meal planning simple — while still enjoying a decadent, multicourse dinner.

Restaurants in Raleigh and surrounding towns are prepared to help. Here are a few offering holiday dishes and meals for takeout, so you can enjoy their amazing food in the comfort of your own home.

Bonus: Several of these restaurants have provided recipes you can make at home for your holiday guests.

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ST. ROCH FINE OYSTERS + BAR 223 WILMINGTON STREET, RALEIGH strochraleigh.com

ST. ROCH’S PIMENTO’D ROASTED ST.OYSTERS ROCH’S RAW OYSTERS

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MANDOLIN’S APPLE AND LEEK BREAD PUDDING

This holiday season, fans of New Orleansinspired St. Roch Oysters + Bar can preorder a variety of dishes to bring a taste of Louisiana home. Offerings include specialty items, such as the smoked pimento cheese with fried saltines and “trinity syrup,” a housemade cocktail syrup based off the “holy trinity” of New Orleans cooking — carrot, bell pepper and onion.

Other options include andouille and boudin sausages and seafood gumbo. Oyster lovers can choose between fresh and roasted platters — shucked and packaged on ice with all the fixings, including mignonette, cocktail sauce and pickled banana peppers.

Those looking for a new holiday dish can pick up the gator bolognese, a meaty pasta sauce made of — you guessed it — gator, ready to be served over fresh pasta, which is also available from St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar. “People eat differently in different places,” says owner and chef Sunny Gerhart. “We’re taking these things eaten traditionally in New Orleans and making them a little bit more approachable and versatile. People get to try something new and likely wouldn’t even realize they’re eating gator.”

MANDOLIN 2519 FAIRVIEW ROAD, RALEIGH mandolinraleigh.com Mandolin is offering prepared meals that diners can pop into their ovens the morning of their holiday meal. Like Mandolin’s dine-in menu, the restaurant’s Thanksgiving menu takes an elevated approach to Southern classics. For example, you can bring home aligot, a French version of a cheesy mashed potato dish; or the savory leek and apple bread pudding in place of a stuffing. Other sides, which are served with the traditional turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce, include green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and yeast rolls. For dessert, choose a pie or two.

While Mandolin chef and owner Sean Fowler hasn’t finalized the Christmas menu yet, he says diners can expect offerings structured similarly to the Thanksgiving meal. His holiday meals are an extension of the Farmhouse Meals program, a delivery program that Mandolin launched shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic forced all restaurants to close for dine-in services.

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110 PARK AT NORTH HILLS, RALEIGH rosewaterraleigh.com At Rosewater, diners don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving or Christmas Day to celebrate the holidays with amazing food at home. Chef Brian Jenzer is offering a takeout prime rib dinner Thursdays through Saturdays throughout November and December.

The dinner also includes roasted fingerling potatoes with lemon garlic butter, marinated olives, the restaurant’s signature charred Caesar salad, and bread from Union Special in Raleigh. Diners can add desserts from the regular menu and request a wine bottle pairing.

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NOFO @ the Pig has been offering holiday meals for nearly 20 years. While the holiday menu is separate from the regular café menu, it does include a few year-round favorites, like the collards.

Prepared by Chef Dan Gray, the holiday meal offers a choice between warm pimento cheese or crab dip, roast turkey or beef tenderloin with gravy, and oyster dressing or traditional dressing. Other offerings, which can be customized in any combination for any number of people, include country ham rolls, snowy potatoes, corn pudding, smoked bacon braised brussels sprouts and dinner rolls with honey butter. To order, call the restaurant at 919.821.1240 and ask for Jean or Dan.

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4248 NORTHWEST CARY PARKWAY, CARY 220 WEST CHATHAM STREET, CARY 5055 ARCO STREET, CARY (inside Whole Foods Market) The holidays are the busiest time of year at La Farm Bakery, with many guests returning annually for their favorite breads and baked goods. “This is the most exciting and special time for us because we see so many customers, and many of them have been visiting us for decades because sharing our breads with their families has become tradition,” says master baker Lionel Vatinet.

“Because people feel so connected to our breads, we make sure to keep the same ones every year — like the pumpkin bread and the stollen — while also adding a few new offerings to the mix.”

New offerings this year include the Holiday Brioche, which is covered in sugar, and the Cranberry Noel, which Vatinet describes as a “snow-capped brioche” made with a hint of cinnamon and topped with a meringue crust.

During November, shoppers can pick up buttermilk yeast rolls to accompany their meal, available in ready-toeat or heat-and-serve options. Dessert offerings for November include pumpkin and pecan tarts. And for those looking to make a scrumptious treat at home, don’t forget to pick up a loaf of pumpkin challah — which can be used to make a delicious bread pudding that is perfect for either dessert or brunch.

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Holiday Recipes From Local CheFS PUMPKIN CUSTARD BREAD PUDDING WITH LA FARM’S PUMPKIN CHALLAH Ingredients for the Pumpkin Custard 1 loaf of pumpkin spice challah 1½ cups of eggs, whole 1½ cups of half-and-half or milk ²∕³ cup of pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 1 tablespoon of maple syrup 2 tablespoons of sugar ¾ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice Pinch of ground cloves

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with vegetable oil. Slice and cut the bread into 1-by-1-inch pieces. Place the pieces in a baking pan.

Ingredients for the Pecan or Walnut Topping 3 tablespoons of brown sugar ²∕³ cup of pecans or walnuts ½ teaspoon of cinnamon ¹⁄8 teaspoon or pinch of nutmeg

Bake for 35–45 minutes or until the custard is cooked through.

Test by inserting a knife into the center (the knife should come out clean).

In a large bowl, whisk eggs together. Then add in the sugar, half-and-half (or milk), vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, maple syrup and pumpkin puree.

Pour the custard mixture over the top of the bread cubes. Place all ingredients for the pecan or walnut topping in a bowl and mix them with fork. Layer the pecan or walnut topping evenly over the challah cubes and custard.

To serve, cut into approximately 6-by-2-inch pieces to create 12 portions. Top with your favorite bourbon sauce, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream or powdered sugar.

ROSEWATER’S LEMON GARLIC BUTTER FOR ROASTED POTATOES Ingredients 1 pound butter at room temperature ¼ cup of rosemary, chopped ½ cup of parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon of salt ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper 2 lemons, juiced and zested ¼ cup of garlic puree

Directions Place all items in a food processor and blend together. Check for seasoning.

Drizzle over roasted potatoes.

ROSEWATER’S LEMON GARLIC BUTTER FOR ROASTED POTATOES

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PUMPKIN CUSTARD BREAD PUDDING WITH LA FARM’S PUMPKIN CHALLAH

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MANDOLIN’S APPLE AND LEEK BREAD PUDDING Ingredients 3 quarts of brioche, diced into ¼-inch cubes 7 large egg yolks 1½ quarts of heavy cream 4 tablespoons of bacon fat 1½ tablespoons of thyme, picked from the stem 1 tablespoon of rosemary, picked from the stem and minced 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, grated 2 teaspoons of salt 1½ teaspoons of ground black pepper 1 pint of leeks, julienned 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 3 apples (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady or Stayman) 1 quart of water 2 lemons 3-quart casserole dish 3 tablespoons of butter 1 pint of diced celery

Directions Render the bacon fat over low heat on the stove or in the microwave on high for 30–45 seconds until melted. Whisk the yolks, heavy cream and rendered bacon fat together.

Whisk in the thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Set the mixture aside.

Sauté the leeks in the vegetable oil over medium heat until just softened, for about two minutes. Set aside.

Juice the two lemons into the quart of water and mix together. Dice the apples into ¼” cubes, placing the cubes into the lemon water. This prevents the apples from turning brown. Discard the cores, seeds and stems. Reserve the diced apples in the acidulated water.

Butter the surface of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.

In a large mixing bowl, toss together the celery, bread and leeks. Strain the apples out of the water and add them to the mixture. Toss lightly to evenly incorporate all of the ingredients. Loosely pack your bread mixture into the casserole dish. Lightly whisk your custard mixture and pour it evenly over the top of the casserole. Firmly press your bread mixture into the pan until it is tightly packed. Nearly all of the bread should be soaking in the custard. Cover it tightly with the casserole dish’s lid or aluminum foil. You can refrigerate the pudding for a half a day before baking it. Bring it up to room temperature before putting it into the oven.

Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, covered.

Remove the cover and bake the dish for an additional 15 minutes or until the custard is set and the pudding is golden brown on top. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 5–10 minutes, then serve.

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Place shucked oysters on a sheet pan covered in rock salt so oysters won’t fall over. Cover the oysters with 1 heavy tablespoon of St. Roch’s BBQ Butter and top with a good amount of parmesan cheese. Broil in the oven until the edges of the oysters start to curl and the butter is melted and bubbling. Carefully transfer the roasted oysters to a platter with rock salt or another garnish on the plate, which will help to keep the oysters in place. Serve immediately with forks.

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Mix all ground spices well and add to the softened butter.

Mix well in a stand mixer or mixing bowl. Store in a container in the refrigerator for one month.

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8 ounces of cream cheese 6 cups of smoked cheddar cheese or regular white cheddar, grated* ¼ cup of charred scallion, minced ¾ cup of rice wine vinegar ¾ cup of gochujang (Korean chili paste) ¾ cup of Sriracha hot sauce ¾ cup of Duke’s mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of roasted poblano peppers (or raw, poblanos diced or pureed in a food processor) 1 tablespoon of kosher salt 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper *St. Roch cold smokes their cheddar cheese in-house, but purchasing a smoked cheddar, or making this with regular white cheddar, will still make for a very good pimento cheese.

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he holidays have arrived.

Can you feel it? The warmth of sparkling lights, the smell of freshly baked treats, and the splendor of lush greenery adorning mantles, stairways and doorframes surround you, engaging all of your senses and building anticipation for upcoming holiday celebrations.

Although this long and challenging year has delivered many hardships, nothing can break the spirit of the season. Holiday gatherings may be smaller — and perhaps some will be virtual — but they are still reason enough to fill your home with festive décor, no matter what your celebration (or budget) looks like. We asked local designers to offer pro tips on how you can take a simplified approach to decorating your home during this magical season. Let’s dive in.

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Bring the scent and look of the outdoors into your home this holiday season. Adorn your

mantle and tables with lush greenery from tree clippings. Venture outdoors to look for natural items, like magnolias, magnolia leaves and pinecones. Cover flowers with spray paint. Scatter items strategically around your home, or arrange them in vases and decorative containers.

— Vicky Serany, principal designer of Southern Studio Interior Design

Place a wreath in the center of your table instead of candles. Arrange battery-operated twinkle string lights in bowls.

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EMBRACE THE UNEXPECTED— AND YO U R O W N C R E AT I V I T Y Showcasing your family’s creative talents might have always been a part of the holiday season, but it’s especially important in 2020. “I think this year is about embracing the unexpected, embracing reinvention and embracing humor,” says Mitch Danforth, lead designer with Raleigh-based Danforth Designed, newly renamed Bungalow Theory. “It’s a good year to be thoughtful about how we create our surroundings.”

Since this celebratory phase lasts only a short time, most people feel comfortable changing up and taking a more creative approach to their home décor, Danforth says. He encourages pulling a few outdoor pieces ​inside​this year.

“Why not have one of those [decorative outdoor] reindeer inside your house, and have this chuckle when you walk in?” he suggests.

Regarding those outdoor market lights you might have on your deck or patio? Danforth suggests bringing them indoors and hanging them up across a room of your choice using some small hooks to “amp up” the festive look.

(See our sidebar for more tips on how to festively bring outdoor décor into your home.)

Danforth also suggests using wrapping paper to cover walls, in addition to gifts. “Create a temporary holiday backsplash in a kitchen, a festive background wall for video calls or even a horizontal stripe around a child’s bedroom,” he says.

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C R E AT E T I M E L E S S , V E R S AT I L E S C E N E S Vicky Serany, principal designer of Southern Studio Interior Design in Cary, says she doesn’t bother buying a lot of “busy” trinkets. Instead, she encourages investing in classic, timeless items you can change around every year. “I like pieces that have interest and can be used in many different ways,” she says, adding that the right décor can last through winter. For example,

twig trees can be placed by a screen porch or door to create a wintry look.

Judy Pickett, founder and senior designer of Design Lines Signature in Raleigh, also encourages planning winter-themed arrangements so you can enjoy the décor longer.

Take inspiration from seasonal elements such as birds, snow, stars, forest trees and woodsy pieces that celebrate the full season, she suggests.

Danforth recommends scaling down the number of items you think you’ll need. Choose one piece or theme you really like and repeat it over and over again, “instead of trying to do it all,” he says. For example, place white tea candles throughout your house and light all of them for a special night. “That can make it feel like the holidays,” he says, adding that using light in this way is powerful and inexpensive.

Jennifer Harris, an interior designer with Design Lines Signature in Raleigh, suggests looking for “decorations you can see yourself using for a longer period of time.” Go with a “more neutral palette,” she offers, buying items you can continue to use each year, no matter how your furnishings or accessories may change.

CRAFT NEW TRADITIONS Since many people likely won’t venture far from home this year, Christie Stewart, an interior designer with Design Lines Signature, says this might be a great holiday season to “make crafts with children and create new traditions within the home.” Hilaire Pickett Martin, head of operations with Design Lines Signature, agrees that this holiday season provides the perfect time to forge new traditions — like planning a festive baking day with the kids or cutting down your tree together.

You can also incorporate children’s holiday crafts into your decorating scheme. “You don’t have to get high-dollar items,” says Pickett Martin. “Get some pinecones and put glitter on them,” she suggests, adding that you could have the kids create a chain garland with construction paper or snowflakes using macaroni noodles.

Display ornaments in a pretty bowl as a centerpiece. Put small, white poinsettias in decorative pots or baskets and arrange them around the house. Bring out old holiday cards and place them on a serving tray, or have the kids cut them into ornaments and let them decorate their own little tree.

— Vicky Serany, principal designer of Southern Studio Interior Design Weave a beautiful ribbon into your wreath and consider adding in real or artificial cranberries.

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Use a simple ribbon to hang a holiday wreath on your door. Wrap a piece of ribbon around white candles for a festive look.

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This year, we are dealing with a real Grinch who is threatening to steal our holiday spirit. Many wonder what the holidays will look like during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s hard to imagine celebrating this special time without our favorite people around us. But is it safe to be together? “We are social people and we want to be with our loved ones, and that is really great. But we need to protect each other — and especially the loved ones who are at higher risk of complications,” says Dr. Elizabeth Tilson, M.D., North Carolina’s state health director and chief medical officer for the Department of Health and Human Services. “Although we can’t make anything 100% safe, there are ways to reduce some of the risks involved.”

Since we’ve all become fairly adept at remote meetings with Zoom, FaceTime and Google Meet, some families may decide to celebrate holiday dinners together virtually. But for those who want to gather in person, Tilson and Emily SickbertBennett, director of infection prevention at UNC Medical Center, share their best suggestions for enjoying a healthy holiday celebration.

LIMIT YOUR GUEST LIST AND COVER THE BASICS Both doctors agree that families should follow these guidelines to keep each other safe: Limit the number of dinner guests you invite over, physically distance at least 6 feet apart while indoors and outdoors, wash hands and surfaces to prevent contamination, and wear masks while not actively eating or drinking. These measures are especially important if elderly grandparents or someone with an underlying health condition is present.

“Every family needs to be specific about which things are most important for them this holiday season, and can use these tools for making their most important things as safe as possible,” says Sickbert-Bennett. “It’s absolutely critical to stay home from any function — public or family — if you aren’t feeling well.”

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EXTEND OR USE M U LT I P L E TA B L E S Extend the table or set up tables in multiple rooms. Another idea is to host two small group dinners separately instead of one large gathering. Patience, creativity and flexibility will go a long way with holiday planning this year.

S E T TA B L E S C R E AT I V E LY While our holiday gatherings might look different, we certainly don’t have to sacrifice beauty when setting the tables. “This is the year of innovation,” says Vicky Serany, founder and principal designer of Southern Studio Interior Design in Cary, adding: “We are going to have to get creative on how we can all be together safely.”

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A creative holiday mask can double as a table decoration and take-home party favor. And don’t forget to light the candles. “Make it simple, but special,” Serany says.

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PLAN AND C O M M U N I C AT E It’s important to understand and accept that this is new territory for all of us, but with mindful planning concerning health and safety, and clear communication about expectations, the time your family spends gathered this holiday season can still be festive and meaningful.

“We still need to live our lives and we still need to be with our loved ones,” Tilson says.

Perhaps this year, we will discover — like the Grinch — what is truly worth celebrating. Let us all raise a glass at the table, in person or virtually, in gratitude and shared hope for a kinder new year.

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Clients see immediate results and will continue to see results in the reduction of fat up to 72 hours following the treatment. The most common problem areas are the buttocks, abdomen, love handles, male chest, upper arms, inner thighs and chin area. Cavitation is especially effective in the removal of cellulite. Cavitation is the perfect treatment for people who want to contour their body and regain their confidence and figure. Most clients see an immediate change in their appearance after the first session, with optimum results after 4–8 sessions. We recommend 10–12 sessions to complete treatment on a specific area (to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).

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Working for Change Meet 12 Wake County women who are making a difference

BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUCE DEBOER

From leadership and entrepreneurship to creating nonprofits and guiding us through emergencies, these women are building on their creativity, strength and talents to make a difference in our community.

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Nicole Bernard Director of Shield North Carolina Shield North Carolina is dedicated to eliminating human trafficking at the community level. After serving in a Durham-based anti-trafficking organization, Nicole Bernard recognized a need in Wake County for community-level protection for individuals vulnerable to trafficking. Shield North Carolina educates people in direct-service work on how to identify and interact with victims of human trafficking.

It also advocates for policy change on every level of government and seeks to reduce demand for human trafficking by reducing consumption of products that use trafficking as a labor source.

The group disseminates information in many ways: By consulting with groups, public speaking events, research resources, podcasts and even Bernard’s young adult novel, “A War Against the Cowbird.” Bernard hopes other communities will build similar shield programs focused on grassroots prevention and awareness.

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Mandy Cohen

Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen’s department includes health care, child welfare and employment services, among many others.

Her current primary focus is leading North Carolina’s COVID-19 response, in which her policies have emphasized slowing the spread of the virus through prevention efforts and increased testing capacity.

Cohen has also focused on building long-term health in the community by encouraging people to take a more proactive approach to their health. “We really get to help people in many aspects of their lives, and at most of the levels where health is determined,” she notes. She aims to coordinate DHHS care systems to support one another in establishing the wellbeing of the whole person.

Cohen’s mother, a nurse practitioner, made her aware from childhood of the health care system’s challenges, motivating Cohen to get involved in building health care policy as an adult. An internal medicine physician, Cohen ran North Carolina’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services before becoming DHHS secretary in 2017.

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Eliz Colbert Director, North Carolina Virtual Public School North Carolina Virtual Public School, the second-largest state-led virtual education program in the country, allows North Carolina students to enhance their base curricula with subjects formerly relegated to metropolitan areas — forensics, for example, as well as many world languages and specialized advanced placement courses. Virtual courses also allow students who live far from business centers to learn about prospective careers from professional experts. As director, Eliz Colbert brings a rich history of outside-the-box teaching to NCVPS. She has led schools and classrooms focused on museum-based teaching, multi-age teaching and other innovative educational approaches. Colbert celebrates the support that NCVPS recently has been able to offer North Carolina’s teachers as they adapt to virtual education.

From March through August, more than 40,000 educators enrolled in NCVPS classes to learn — from the experts — how to make virtual learning accessible and engaging for their students.

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Chandra Cox Artist and Professor of Art and Design at North Carolina State University For decades, Chandra Cox has made community contributions as a public artist and university professor. She has designed many public art works, including projects at major transit stations in Charlotte where thousands of people interact with her work daily. Presently, she is working with the City of Raleigh on a commemorative design for Historic Oberlin Village, one of North Carolina’s first freedman communities.

Through her position as a North Carolina State University Department of Art and Design professor since the 1980s, Cox introduced Art2Wear, a student-led fibers and apparel runway extravaganza that has launched student careers in textile and fashion design.

She also initiated NCSU’s design studies program, which teaches history, culture and theory of design alongside traditional studio work. Cox has influenced many students, watching them go on to make extraordinary strides in designoriented professions.

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Mary Donny Senior Manager, Global Event Management Center The Global Event Management Center is a Verizon division that provides threat monitoring, risk analysis and incident management when emergencies arise. As senior manager, Donny is in charge of coordinating seven global crisis management teams that facilitate response and recovery operations so first responders can communicate during emergencies. Her work also enables people caught in catastrophic events to communicate with emergency responders and family members. If service goes out during a community crisis, Donny’s department is responsible for restoring it.

Donny has served as Verizon liaison to state emergency operations centers, providing communication assets to emergency departments during times of crisis. She became senior manager of the Global Event Management Center after years of coordinating regional emergency response programs for the Eastern North Carolina Region of Red Cross and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

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T I PS FO R CARV IN G OUT SOME ME-TIME

BY CINDY HUNTLEY

With what feels like the weight of the world on your shoulders these days, it’s sometimes hard to prioritize self-care — but carving out the time to take care of yourself is important. We asked some of Wake County’s top local spas for suggestions on ways you and these hardworking women can recharge and reinvigorate your minds and bodies on a tight schedule.

• Start your day off right with sun protection. Meredith Harris of New Life Aesthetics encourages wearing physical sunscreen containing zinc and/or titanium dioxide EVERY day — rain or shine, inside or out.

Try New Life Aesthetics’ proprietary Purely Physical SPF 47, a gentle and lightweight broad-spectrum sunscreen designed for daily use.

• Reverse the signs of aging and smooth away frown lines with a Botox treatment at Regenesis MD — then add on vitamin IV nutrition to support your immunity and keep your energy level high. With no downtime required for these treatments, you can head straight back to the office after you’re done.

• Detox your body at Skin Sense’s Himalayan salt cave with a 45-minute session perfectly timed for your lunch break. The breathable particles used in this anti-inflammatory therapy will penetrate your body on a cellular level, drawing out toxins and impurities, and allowing your lungs and skin to absorb the nutrients your body craves.

• For those of you who are looking for medical-grade body-firming, R&R Spa offers non-invasive ultrasonic cavitation treatments that last just 30 – 45 minutes and require no downtime. Or for similar results with a more spa-like approach, try R&R Spa’s Circadia Body Treatment, a wrap that smooths and tightens, improving the appearance of cellulite and skin texture.

• Working from home? Treat yourself to an at-home facial with the Museum Spa and Laser Center’s ZO Skin Health products. Start with the Getting Skin Ready kit and ZO Complexion Clearing Masque, then apply the ZO Enzymatic Peel for overnight treatment. You’ll wake up with refreshed and glowing skin.

• Unwind after a busy day with an aromatherapy massage at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary. The long strokes of Swedish massage aid in muscle relaxation and promote circulation throughout the body, while calming scents reset the body and mind.

• And last but certainly not least, be sure to take care of your skin daily by using medical-grade skin care.

Kile Law of Blue Water Spa says the levels of active ingredients in products available through plastic surgery practices are much higher than those same products sold in department stores or online. Law recommends Blue Water Spa’s Saturday Night Peel Pads, which she says are as close to a professional facial as you can get. Designed to be used just once a week for two minutes or less, they leave skin with a youthful glow and refined texture.

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Stormie Forte Raleigh City Councilwoman

When Stormie Forte was appointed to the Raleigh City Council in July, she became both the council’s first black woman and its first openly gay woman.

Forte notes that today, Raleigh, for the first time ever, has black women simultaneously serving on the Raleigh City Council, the Wake County Commission and the Wake County School Board. “We made history,” she says proudly.

Forte’s mission as councilwoman is ensuring that all Raleigh citizens experience the city’s advantages. “Everybody pays taxes, so we want everybody to have the opportunity to benefit from that,” she says.

She particularly hopes to extend access to affordable housing and public transportation to more of Raleigh’s citizens, and to streamline the efforts of urban agriculture nonprofits so that more people have access to fresh, healthy food.

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Emily Grey Founder and Owner of The Flourish Market and The Locality Emily Grey is a marketing specialist with a professional history on Wall Street and a passion for supporting women. On service vacations to the developing world, she began forming connections with local leaders, seeking ways in which her marketing talents could help women. In 2015, she opened The Flourish Market as a traveling boutique selling women’s fair trade products. In 2016, the market moved to a brick-and-mortar shop in Raleigh. Part of each sale at The Flourish Market goes to programs supporting the artists—from sex-trafficking victims living in Nepal to refugee mothers living in Raleigh. To date, the business has donated $2 million globally and makes annual six-figure donations to local nonprofits. Grey brings women together as artists, vendors and customers. She recently opened The Locality, a women’s coworking space designed to bring female entrepreneurs in the area together for mutual collaboration and encouragement.

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Cary Heise Founder and Executive Director of Designed For Joy Cary Heise already had a history of small business entrepreneurship when she met a Rwandan woman helping sex-trafficking victims support themselves through skilled artisan labor. Heise modeled Designed For Joy, a brand of leather bags, jewelry and home décor items, on this very approach. Her business partners with direct-service organizations to provide vocational support to vulnerable women in Raleigh.

Women who have trouble finding employment due to criminal history, substance abuse history, mental health concerns or other difficulties can find a living wage at Designed For Joy, while also building skills, resumes and confidence. In the three years her business has been open, it has hired 35 women and paid nearly $90,000 in wages.

“We are launching equipped women into the marketplace,” Heise says.

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Maty Ferrer Hoppmann Director, Centro para Familias Hispanas

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Maty Ferrer Hoppmann directs Centro para Familias Hispanas (The Hispanic Family Center), a Catholic Charities USA organization that helps Hispanic families in Wake County integrate into the local community. The center, which emphasizes children’s resources in particular, helps families access community systems and resources, and find affordable housing. As director, Hoppmann wears many hats. In addition to serving clients directly, she oversees the center’s programs and represents the center on many city committees. She coordinates with nonprofits and government agencies to bring the center into different parts of the community and establish service partnerships. “It has been very powerful — when you help people restore their lives and restore hope,” she says. “And that’s what we do every day.”

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Maggie Kane Founder and Executive Director of A Place at the Table While working with homeless people, including those living at shelters and eating at soup kitchens, Maggie Kane saw firsthand the lack of dignity this population can experience. In response, she created A Place at the Table.

This nonprofit dining experience carries a mission of providing “community and good food for all.”

Since 2018, the restaurant has served patrons a selection of meals at suggested prices.

Guests can pay that amount, donate more, pay less or volunteer to earn their meals.

During its first year, the restaurant served 12,000 meals to food-insecure people. More importantly, it has built a community where people from different social groups eat and participate side-by-side as diners, donors and volunteers. “All people should have access to a good and dignified meal. This is a place that allows that,” Kane says.

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Eliza Kraft Olander Philanthropist Eliza Kraft Olander is a philanthropic force to be reckoned with in Raleigh. She is known primarily as the longtime chair of the Triangle Food and Wine Experience, which raises money for the Frankie Lemmon School & Developmental Center for children with special needs. She has worked with many other local organizations as well, and is committed to creating a legacy of giving—especially for children’s causes. Her fundraising endeavors, many of which she hosts on her North Raleigh estate, bring even more support to these organizations.

Olander considers her mission to be mentorship and education, as well as philanthropy. “It’s awakening what’s within that person … helping them grow into themselves,” she says.

In 2019, Gov. Roy Cooper awarded Olander the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for her services to North Carolina.

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Randi Rubenstein Founder and CEO of Educate Tomorrow’s Parents As a foster parent and public health worker, Randy Rubenstein has observed the effects of trauma on children’s lives. Knowing that many parents receive no child care training, she founded Educate Tomorrow’s Parents to offer teens pre-parenting and life training classes, hoping to prevent incidents of child abuse and neglect.

Founded in 2011, the program offers a healthscience curriculum that guides teens in creating personalized life plans and teaches them child care skills. Topics cover everything from building healthy relationships and managing household budgets to nurturing children. Thus far, the program has educated 6,000 Wake County students. Around 95% of the program’s students leave the program saying they are better prepared to care for children. One recently prevented a baby in her family from being shaken and subsequently educated her family on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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D E PA R T M E N T S C A N D I D C O N V E R S AT I O N

Balancing Act

BY MANDY HOWARD

AUTHOR KATI GARDNER

Local author Kati Gardner spotlights characters who have disabilities and chronic illnesses in “Finding Balance”

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hen Kati Gardner was a teenager, she wrote a letter asking one of her favorite authors to consider featuring a female character with one leg. To Kati’s dismay, the author replied that a female character with one leg would be “too unrealistic.”

That moment left an indelible mark on Gardner, who, at age 8, lost one of her legs after being diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma. She began writing her own stories, and made sure to feature characters with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

But, she wanted those traits to be like the characters’ hair color—part of who they were, not their whole story.

“I wanted to write books about teenagers with disabilities and chronic illnesses so they could also see that, really, we just want to be kissed and go on dates like everybody else,” Gardner says.

Now a young adult author, an ‘unplanned’ activist for disability rights and an avid crafter (JOANN Fabric & Craft is her ‘happy place’), Gardner lives in Raleigh with her husband and two daughters. She published her first book, “Brave Enough,” in 2018. Her second book, “Finding Balance,” launches in September.

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You introduce the two main characters of “Finding Balance”—Jase and Mari—in

“Brave Enough.” Do your readers need to read "Brave Enough” prior to “Finding Balance”?

It’s a companion book, but you don’t need to read one to understand the other. “Finding Balance” takes place about six months before “Brave Enough.”

A point of conflict for the characters is that Jase can choose who he shares his background with, because his leukemia didn’t leave a visible mark—but Mari doesn’t have that choice.

Right. It’s about them finding that balance of being a cancer survivor at such a young age—what that means, what that looks like and how it’s different for everybody. Mari is an amputee and doesn’t wear a prosthesis. She talks a lot about feeling like she doesn’t have a choice in disclosing that she had cancer because she can’t hide it.

Did that idea come from your life?

There’s a lot about Mari that really resonated deeply with me because I could never hide my disability. There’s this weird thing where some people feel that they are owed an explanation as to why I am disabled. Most of the time I don’t mind talking about it—it’s just when I’m running late at the grocery store and my kids don’t have their milk, I just don’t have time.

Do strangers often ask questions or make comments?

Oh, yes. They may say, “I know somebody who has one leg,” and so they think that that gives them an entry into my life. Or, I’m “too pretty to be disabled,” is one I’ve heard a lot. I was always like, “What does that even mean?” So, some of the more ableist comments that are said to Mari throughout the book are definitely things I’ve heard.

The first words I ever heard spoken by you at an author event were, “I’m Kati. I have one leg. It was cancer. Does that answer your questions?”

(Laughing.) Yes, exactly! Any questions? Because it’s just human nature for people to be curious. I get that. But the thing I remind people of is, disability can literally come out of nowhere. So, before they ask invasive questions, [they should ask themselves] “Is this really necessary? Is it really my business?” Then, if you choose to ask, you should know that person could have gotten out of the hospital two days ago and it’s their first trip to the grocery store since becoming disabled. You could be traumatizing somebody by insisting that they tell you their story.

us so they can see themselves in a book. We write windows so that those who don’t look like us can see into another person’s life. I never went to a prep school like Mari does. I was never a prima ballerina like Cason (in “Brave Enough”), but there’s still a lot of my life experience in those novels.

You can never literally walk in someone else’s shoes. Reading a book … it’s how you learn empathy in a world that I feel like is staggeringly empty of empathy.

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Last, I have to ask, what is that noise I keep hearing in the background?

It’s my sewing machine. I’ve been making masks. I try to make a few a day. I have a very hard time sitting still.

Gardner is also featured in “It’s Like Heaven,” a UGA Press book about Camp Sunshine, a summer camp for children with cancer. Learn more about Gardner at authorkati.com/ author/katigardner8.

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You’ve said you never planned on being an activist, but you advocate for people to read diverse voices. Why is that important?

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A Convenient Ottoman An ottoman is a versatile centerpiece. It can complement a causal, extravagant, rustic or modern look, while also playing the role of a footrest or serving table, and offering extra seating. An ottoman is also perfect for hosting board game-playing activities without disturbing other common areas or the dining table. And, there are hundreds of performance fabrics used to cover ottomans that are easy to clean up after game day, snacks or dirty shoes.

Snug as a Bug in a Rug With such a huge variety of colors, patterns and textures, a rug is really what “ties a room together” and adds warmth to a space by making it feel more welcoming. Another bonus: A rug will lower your heating bill because it can reduce the amount of heat needed to keep you warm, since it acts as insulation between the floor and your feet.

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Santa Has Entered the Meeting Taking your holiday celebrations virtual

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s North Carolinians continue to adjust their work and social lives to fit social distancing requirements, so too will many of us adapt our holiday celebration plans.

But there’s no reason for a virtual party to feel like a stuffy office meeting. Drawing on the lessons learned from virtual event planners and savvy party experts, you can create a truly memorable holiday experience, even if you’re celebrating through a screen.

“Think of the event as a full experience, and plan mini experiences throughout,” says Jill Schiefelbein, author of “Digital Communications.” Here are some other tips to help you celebrate in style, even while socially distant.

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Since your attendees will be eating separately during the party, consider how you can make the experience more united. Send out your favorite holiday recipes to inspire fellow home-chefs, or collect recipes from attendees to make a shared virtual holiday cookbook.

You can even bring in outside experts to lead a food or beverage demo for your attendees, like a live holiday cooking show or cocktail mixing demo where you’re all members of the audience.

“One thing that we have done and are hoping to do more of for holiday parties are virtual cocktail and appetizer demos,” says Kelli Harrison, director of sales for Catering Works in Raleigh. “We package the ingredients—such as a cocktail kit or beer or wine tasting, along with the appetizer recipe ingredients—and then we lead a virtual cocktail party on how to make these items.” (See the sidebar containing some of Catering Works’ holiday cocktail recipes.)

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PLAN ON-CAMERA ACTIVITIES

Another concern with virtual events is how you’ll keep everyone engaged and the conversation flowing. “Ugly sweater contests can happen virtually,” Schiefelbein says. Ask your attendees to wear their most festive look, then use the platform’s built-in polling feature (which most have) so attendees can vote for the best ensemble.

“Take it a step further by creating a virtual photo booth, where everyone has a different prop,” Schiefelbein suggests. “You can then use breakout rooms to create a thematic screenshot with your props, and give a prize to the most creative.”

You can also ask everyone to bring something holiday-related that is special to them, then host a virtual holiday show-and-tell.

Other ideas: Host a singalong, cookie-eating contest, dance break, holiday craft-making demo or festive fashion show.

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One easy way to set the mood is to plan the backdrop that will appear on camera behind you. Decorate a designated wall or corner, set up in front of a decorated tree or crackling fireplace, or use a virtual background if you’re short on space and decor. You might even arrange for a special guest with a red suit and white beard to make a brief cameo. Consider sending out virtual background options to your attendees, with instructions for how to apply them.

SEND CHEER IN ADVANCE

If you want to create shared experiences, even from afar, consider sending a few goodies in advance to each of the attending families. “Create a hands-on cookie or gingerbread decorating activity, and make it a fun competition with prizes,” Harrison suggests. Send each participating family a cookie decorating kit with a homemade sugar cookie or gingerbread cookie cutouts, royal icing, buttercream icing, sugars and other holiday decorations.

Other ideas for sending cheer to your attendees in advance include packaging up holiday cookies, hot cocoa kits, candy canes, festive-scented candles, ornaments or other small favors.

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for a Successful Virtual Holiday Party • Offer a tutorial session before your event to help attendees familiarize themselves with the technology.

• Ask attendees to mute themselves when they’re not talking to prevent background noise.

• Keep the chat feature open for attendees to post messages throughout the party.

• Use the polling feature to ask engaging questions or collect contest votes.

• Use breakout rooms to create smaller groups for small talk or activities.

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SIMPLIFY GIFT-GIVING

There’s no reason to forgo gift-giving just because you’re social distancing. Instead of gifts from all, to all, set a higher budget and draw names so each participant buys and receives one gift from the entire family. This will reduce complexity, expenses and trips to the post office. Tools like Elfster (elfster.com) can help facilitate this while keeping an element of secrecy to the gift exchange.

Apply the same concept to simplify a cookie exchange. Ask participating families and attendees to bake a batch of cookies to be sent to one other participant that you assign, so that everyone who bakes also receives a batch of cookies made with love. “Alternatively, arrange smaller groups—such as groups of six—for mini Secret Santa activities and then use breakout rooms within the bigger event when it’s time to open the presents,” Schiefelbein suggests.

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The time and planning you put into a virtual celebration will not go unnoticed. “Creating a holiday party experience that is more than just another virtual meeting with a festive sweater shows that you care, and your attendees will have something memorable to share together,” Schiefelbein says. With a little preparation and creativity, you can make your 2020 holiday celebration one to remember.

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• Share your computer’s audio to softly play holiday music in the background.

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ant to host a festive cocktail hour during your virtual holiday event? Consider sharing these recipes, provided by Kelli Harrison, director of sales for Catering Works in Raleigh, ahead of time so attendees can stock up on ingredients. You can even send kits to attendees before the event so everyone is ready to say “cheers.”

Hot Ruby Toddy—Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum blended with cranberry juice and mulling spices, served hot and garnished with a cranberry lemon pick.

Eggnog Latte Martini—Add a festive and elegant twist to this holiday favorite by mixing vanilla vodka and coffee liqueur with creamy eggnog, served chilled in a martini glass with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Sugar Plum Fairy—Just in time for “The Nutcracker,” this sparkling cocktail will make a great impression. Mix prosecco with a splash of Pearl Plum Vodka, served in a champagne flute with a sugar plum garnish.

Holiday-Jito—This fun and festive cocktail is created with white rum, pomegranate juice, club soda, limes and mint syrup. Artfully garnish it with fresh mint and pomegranate seeds.

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“Framing is more complex than people realize. Having a professional help find the perfect frame for your particular space makes a world of difference in the final product.”

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raming other artists’ work might not have been what Kieren Marcombe had in mind when graduating from art school in Australia, but he quickly found that his creativity was put to good use in the framing world. To take a painting found while traveling, or a poster from a first concert, or sports memorabilia from a championship game, and turn it into a centerpiece is a work of art in itself.

Taking the reins of Mobley’s Framing & Gallery, a store that has been a part of Raleigh’s landscape for 78 years, was an exciting proposition for Marcombe.

“This is a chance for me to have something of my own, while also embracing the wonderful history of

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this shop,” he says. “To be able to incorporate my passion for art throughout every single day is a dream come true.”

Marcombe moved stateside after meeting his wife, Rebecca, at a university in Australia. He began working at Mobley’s Framing & Gallery in 2015 with then-owner Barbara Froelich, and took ownership of the gallery in February of this year, just before COVID-19 shut down businesses around the city, state and country. But even though many small businesses have been struggling during this time, Mobley’s Framing & Gallery has flourished, due in part to society’s new communication norm: video

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Taking over a business that has roots dating back to 1942 can be daunting at times, Marcombe says, but he looks forward to building upon its heritage and reputation.

With intentions of preserving its primary service— framing—he hopes to exhibit other forms of art as well by hosting art shows and offering gallery space for local artists, including Marcombe himself.

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A recent visit by an elderly woman gave Marcombe a glimpse of his store’s past. This woman told him about how she came to the shop many decades ago as a young girl to purchase her first paintbrush. Though the store no longer sells art supplies, Marcombe is happy to take part in something that brings happy memories to so many generations of locals.

Nostalgic stories like these create a sense of pride in owning a slice of Raleigh’s history, and Marcombe hopes to continue to build upon the gallery’s long-standing relationships while also forging new connections.

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One Foot in Front of The Other

BY BRYAN C. REED

Newly settled in Raleigh, pop duo Stray Local focuses on further exploring its sound

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hen Hannah and Jamie Rowen moved to Raleigh in March, leaving their longtime home base of Wilmington, it was meant to be a springboard for the couple’s eclectic pop music project, Stray Local. Things didn’t exactly go as planned.

“Theoretically, we were supposed to be doing a lot of touring in 2020,” Hannah says. Having successfully toured the country in 2019, filling their itinerary with club shows, house parties and sets for weeknight running clubs, the duo had managed to seamlessly blend their two passions: music and running.

“It’s kind of hard, when you’re traveling to a new place, to play a show on a Tuesday or Wednesday and have people come out,” Hannah says. “So we started contacting run clubs, and a lot of them meet at breweries to socialize, go for a run and have a beer. It seemed like a natural thing to say, ‘Hey, we’re going to run with you, and then we’re going to play music for you afterwards.’ We called it our ‘Run Wild Tour.’”

Aiming to build on that success, the Rowens chose Raleigh for its proximity to major highways, as well as its higher profile music scene. But as the couple arrived at their new home in mid-March, the world pressed pause. “Now location doesn’t really matter, it seems,” Hannah says. “Everything is all virtual.”

But the forced change of plans hasn’t kept Stray Local from staying busy.

“Since we moved, we have more space and we set up a whole room as our recording studio,” Hannah says. “With all the extra time that we’re at home, we’ve been able to write a lot and figure out new recording techniques. It has actually been exciting.”

STRAYING FROM THEIR ROOTS

The first taste of the duo’s new direction comes in the form of the single “Faint Glow,” which Stray Local released in July. Atop a bedrock of funky bass and a driving backbeat, plucky strings and bright synths share space with Hannah’s layered and jazzinflected vocals. It’s a far cry from the duo’s roots in old-time folk music.

“Jamie and I actually met when we were 18 years old,” Hannah recalls. The pair became friends as they both pursued music studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Hannah pursued a degree in choral education while Jamie studied classical guitar performance. They first played together in the university’s old-time ensemble, learning traditional folk tunes and dabbling in new instruments. Jamie helped Hannah pick up guitar techniques, while she helped him learn to sing in harmony. Their musical partnership grew from there.

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Local at that point, but we wrote a song and we thought, ‘That was fun—we work well together and we’re not terrible at this, so let’s give it a shot.’”

As Stray Local coalesced in 2013, the duo leaned into those folk and old-time influences, building their songs on mandolin and banjo chords. “It started off very folksy. But over the years, as I’ve become more comfortable on the keyboard and we’ve acquired electric guitars and synthesizers and all this fun stuff, we’ve let our other influences come in.”

In 2018, Stray Local issued “Passenger,” a rangy EP that serves as its “official” debut. (A previous album, released in 2014, is no longer available.) With “Passenger,” Stray Local explored more atmospheric, electric sounds with guitar chords shimmering in reverb on the title ballad. “Watch It Grow” tilts back toward folk with a finger-picked backdrop, giving into a steady vamp of sustained electric chords and a percussive crescendo. “Black Eyed Daisy” offers a more whimsical take on folk-pop with a rollicking mix of hand-claps and keyboards, while “We Run” layers more electric effects and pop percussion into the mix.

“The whole album is the transition moment in time,” Hannah says now. “There are banjos. There’s the mandolin.

There’s a weird mix of the folk holding onto the past Stray Local, but with glimmers of where we were headed. It’s so clearly the meeting point of these two iterations of ourselves.”

RUNNING INTO NEW TERRITORY

Being stuck at home—save for frequent trail runs around Raleigh—has given the Rowens an opportunity to focus further on crafting new sounds and introducing new elements into their evolving sound. Hannah says favoring singles over a full album release (for now, at least) gives the band even more freedom to follow inspirations wherever they might lead.

“With the singles we’re working on right now we’ve taken a step even further from where ‘Faint Glow’ ended up,” she says. “There will be more R&B and pop elements, more electric guitar and indie rock sounds. And likely more surprises still to come.”

“That’s the beauty of the single,” she adds. “We’re not telling listeners that these go together in any way, because we’re still figuring it out and just putting out each of our songs the way they fit and feel best individually.”

For Stray Local, building a music career is a marathon, not a sprint. And with each step forward, their journey runs deeper into new musical territory.

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Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort

BY CINDY HUNTLEY

North Carolina’s best-kept secret offers entertainment for all

LODGING

The resort offers a variety of choices to keep you warm and toasty at night, no matter the size of your party or your preferred style. Cabin choices included tiny house–style cottages in addition to three– and five–bedroom riverside plans.

Located near the show grounds, the Stable House Inn offers hotel-style rooms with queen beds and private baths, and RV pads with full hookups are available for those who want to bring their own home on wheels.

For the ultimate resort experience, however, book a stay at the Lodge on Lake Lure.

This intimate property, comprised

of just 16 guest rooms, was built in the 1930s and features breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Lure (famous for the 1987 blockbuster “Dirty Dancing”).

DINING

The Lodge at Lake Lure also houses the renowned Treetops Restaurant, which serves locally sourced and carefully crafted dishes that will impress even the most discerning of foodies, and also hosts local artist and chef’s table events.

Back on the main property you’ll find almost endless choices to refuel. Start your day at Mane Street Coffee or the Pony Express Deli, then head to Siesta Cantina or Roger’s Diner for lunch. Dinner won’t disappoint, either—choose from Legends Grille, Blue Ginger Sushi or Campagna Italian Cuisine. Jennifer’s Creamery will satisfy any of your between-meal cravings with snacks and sweet treats.

EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES AND AMENITIES

One of the world’s ultimate equestrian lifestyle destinations, Tryon International Equestrian Center offers first-class facilities for all FEI disciplines, showcasing dressage, driving, equitation, eventing, hunters, jumping, mounted games and para dressage. (FEI stands for

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estled just above the state line in the foothills of North Carolina, Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort has become a haven for horse lovers across the state and beyond. With 1,400 stalls, 13 all-weather competition rings and a 5,000-seat indoor complex, the center draws competitors from around the globe to participate in a wide variety of events. But you don’t have to be a “horse person” to enjoy its array of amenities and activities—there is truly something for everyone at this well-appointed mountain resort.

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Fédé Équestre International in French, which equates to International Federation for Equestrian Sports in English.)

Equestrian shows are generally open to the public, although COVID restrictions were still in place at the time of press.

The center also offers training on a lifelike, one-of-its-kind equine simulator, overseen with private instruction by United States Dressage Federation gold medalist Barbro Ask-Upmark.

Stabling is available, and the on-site Dover Saddlery is stocked with the latest and greatest equestrian products, in addition to everyday essentials.

The store is staffed exclusively

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by riders, and offers saddle consultations, personalized fittings and test rides.

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES

With North Carolina’s mild climate, guests can enjoy many of the resort’s non-equestrian activities year-round. Just down the road from the equestrian center you’ll find the Cleghorn Gun Club, where you can practice clay pigeon shooting; and the adjacent Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club, which offers 18 holes of golf, a pro shop, Mulligans restaurant and an outdoor sports club. These facilities are open to the public, and a shuttle service is available for resort guests.

If your visit falls between May and October (and COVID restrictions have eased up), enjoy the magic of Saturday Night Lights, which feature everything from car shows to festivals offering activities such as face painting, pony and carousel rides, live bands and performances by jugglers and magicians. Vendors are also on-hand to offer carnivalstyle treats such as popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy.

Other warmer-weather activities at the resort include yoga and meditation (February through October), and the kids’ American Hobby Horse series, where riders age 4–14 compete on a jumps course with hobby

horses and are scored for time and faults, just like in live horse competitions (Saturdays in July and October).

AREA ACTIVITIES

With its prime location just 10 miles south of Lake Lure, there are plenty of activities and adventures you can experience outside of the resort’s boundaries.

Head to the hills to tour the area’s four wineries and stroll through the charming mountain towns sprinkled throughout the county.

Or head to nearby Shelby one afternoon to check out the Earl Scruggs Center, dedicated to the Cleveland County native who revolutionized banjo music.

HOLIDAYS AT TRYON RESORT

If you’re planning a visit in time for the holidays, be sure to catch the resort’s drive-through Winterfest production and light show. Wind through this musical, 2-mile route to see

mountain-themed, animated displays of Santa and his pals rock climbing, ice fishing, lounging around the campfire and more. And, if COVID restrictions are eased, the resort hopes to host many other holiday events. Visit tryon.com for the latest updates.

No matter how you choose to spend your time at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort and its surrounding attractions, the beauty and tranquility of the region will lift your spirits and calm your mind—something everyone who visits will surely benefit from.

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Of course, a trip to the mountains isn’t complete without a little outdoor adventure. Hike and climb your way up Chimney Rock for a breathtaking view of Lake Lure and the surrounding mountains, or check out the plethora of sports that local outfitters offer, from tubing and kayaking to ziplines and waterfall repelling.

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DRESS for SUCCESS Triangle

BY JORDAN HEWITT

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Empowering women to thrive

hen COVID-19 struck earlier this year, Dress for Success Triangle, like many businesses, thought its closure would be short-term. The organization closed its doors for two weeks with the intention of opening back up immediately. Two weeks went by and the closure was extended

by another two weeks, then by a month, followed by an indefinite closure. While many businesses did the same, unemployment in the Triangle skyrocketed. Local women looking for work needed Dress for Success Triangle’s career services more than ever.

Founded in 2008 by former Dell executive Pat Nathan, Dress for Success Triangle came to be thanks to a poster of a woman wearing a suit that inspired Nathan. It said: “To Many Women, This is a Life Jacket.” Nathan went on to provide thousands of “life jackets” to Triangle women—more than 16,000. Though Dress for Success Triangle is primarily known for its program to provide women with professional clothing, the nonprofit also offers services focused on building women’s inner confidence through skill-related career development.

THE MISSION Dress for Success Triangle strives to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools that help women thrive in work and life. The agency offers career and image coaching, a four-week job acquisition class and career development workshops—all at no cost.

When forced to close its doors, the Dress for Success staff took time to reevaluate their ability to offer in-person services. After it was evident that the agency would not open after two weeks, staff and volunteers shifted their services online. The nonprofit teamed up with business professionals from GSK, Adecco and Lenovo to start offering webinars focused on skill-building, and, in almost no time, volunteer career coaches were meeting with clients one-on-one in their homes via their computer screens. Topics included how to prepare for an online interview, find remote work, balance working from home, and become aware of legal rights surrounding the pandemic and employment.

“It was like we all woke up one morning and had to figure out how to navigate everyday tasks, such as finding employment in this new environment,” says Heather Dennis, executive director of Dress for Success Triangle. The nonprofit reports a continued flow of clients seeking these services.

A POSITIVE PROGNOSIS

Despite the new normal created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dress for Success Triangle is reporting that women are finding employment—and some are even thriving.

Take Brittany, for example. Just before the pandemic, she wanted to switch industries.

She had worked in real estate for more than five years but was interested in shifting to the nonprofit sector—she just wasn’t sure how to do it. The pandemic hit before she made the switch, creating even more uncertainty for how she should go about changing industries. After participating in Dress for Success Triangle’s job acquisition class, Brittany learned how she could use her skills and tailor her resume to be an appealing candidate to the nonprofit industry. Within just a few weeks of graduating from the class, she landed a new job in her new industry of choice, and now works as an executive assistant at an animal protection agency.

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Dennis says the pandemic actually created an unexpected benefit for Dress for Success Triangle. “The silver lining in all of this is that moving our programs online has eliminated many of the barriers that women often face in receiving help with their careers,” she says.

During pre-pandemic times, women reported transportation and lack of childcare as impediments to progressing in their careers. Virtual services made this easier for them. Dress for Success Triangle hopes to permanently incorporate these virtual services into its operation. In the first several months of offering them, Dress for Success Triangle has provided virtual services to women more than 1,000 times.

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Like many nonprofits, Dress for Success Triangle is in need of financial donations to continue its operations. Shelter-inplace restrictions required the nonprofit to cancel two of its

major fundraisers that typically make up 20% of its annual budget. While Dress for Success Triangle is slowly restarting boutique sales, which help support the agency’s programs, the number of shoppers stopping by has been greatly reduced, due to the virus.

In addition to financial support, Dress for Success Triangle is always in need of professionals who can offer career development webinars, and volunteers who can help at donation centers and with programs.

If you are a woman in need of career support and would like help finding employment, reach out to Dress for Success Triangle. Not only will the organizations’ volunteers make you look and feel great on the outside—they’ll make you feel great on the inside, too.

Visit dfstrianglenc.org to request a no-cost appointment, or to learn more about volunteering or donating services or financial support.

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GIVING BACK Explore this special section to find out how Triangle nonprofits are helping those in need within our community. Please consider lending these organizations a hand.

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Sponsored Content | Giving Back Theatre in the Park

Over 70 Years of Engaging Performances Theatre In the Park, located in the northern end of Raleigh’s scenic Pullen Park, is internationally acclaimed for its outstanding theatrical achievements, with more than 30,000 people attending our programming last year alone. Theatre In the Park strives to involve the community in the creation and development of live theatre to nurture a general appreciation and respect for the arts. Possibly best known for our annual production of Ira David Wood III’s “A Christmas Carol,” our theatre produces the best in comedy, drama, musicals and Shakespeare year-round at our Pullen Park facility.

As one of North Carolina’s largest nonprofit arts organizations, we have felt the impact of the current pandemic and our doors remain closed to the public.

Please consider donating, sponsoring a performance, becoming a season member or buying a ticket to this year’s first ever virtual performance of “A Christmas Carol,” streaming Christmas cheer to your home this holiday season December 1–31. Merry Christmas! And “May God bless us, everyone!”

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Transforming the Lives of Women, Children and Families Through Community Programs Assistance League is a unique organization. You can participate as a member or as a community volunteer. We are logging in over 31,000 annual volunteer hours. We supported over 2,600 students in Wake, Durham and Orange counties in our Operation School Bell® program. Over $147,000 in scholarships were awarded to 37 North Carolina students in need, and we served over 19,000 children at seven hospital locations. Currently, our members are sewing masks to sell in our thrift shop at a very low price.

We work hard to find resources to support programs important to our community through the A–Z Thrift Shop, cash and in-kind donations, and grants and sponsorships. If you are interested in becoming a member, just call our shop or stop by Wednesday through Saturday for more information.

Operation School Bell® | Kids Place | Community Sharing Scholarships | Women in Need | SMILE Please consider Opening Your Heart by donating to our organization during this special time of giving.

Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community Donate * Shop * Volunteer A-Z Thrift Shop 1621 North Market Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.875.8901 altriangle.org

Boys & Girls Homes of NC

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Foster parents are needed to provide a loving, nurturing and stable environment for children. The ages of children vary, as does the length of stay in foster care.

Our foster parents are dedicated to giving children who have experienced trauma the love, support and commitment they need to feel safe, capable, worthwhile, lovable and valuable.

An important role of the foster parent is to work as a team to help meet the goal of permanence for their foster child.

Our Family Foster Care program serves children ages 0–21 who have been removed from their primary caregiver due to abuse, neglect or dependency.

Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina Foster Care & Adoption 8396 Six Forks Road, Suite 103 Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 910.640.9601 facebook.com/bghnc.cbs

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Blue Water Spa

A Leading MedSpa Helping Its Community Blue Water Spa is Raleigh’s leading MedSpa, as well as a top corporate philanthropist in the Triangle. Owned and operated by plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law, M.D., Blue Water Spa expertly administers laser, skin care, fat reduction, body and Botox treatments. Visit bluewaterspa.com to view 2,000 before-and-after images.

Blue Water Spa has planted 250,000 trees with Trees For the Future, built a nursery for homeless infants at the Raleigh Rescue Mission and a learning center at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County, and served as the inaugural sponsor of the BackPack Buddies program with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.

This holiday season, Blue Water Spa is partnering with Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County. Treat yourself. Treat a loved one. Feel good knowing that a service at Blue Water Spa will help us care for children in our community who need help more than ever.

Blue Water Spa 10941 Raven Ridge Road, #103 919.256.0900 bluewaterspa.com

Boy’s & Girls Clubs Great Futures Start Here

We’re committed to doing whatever it takes to provide Wake County kids with great futures.

For more than 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs have helped children who need us most reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Thanks to our supporters like Blue Water Spa and various other organizations, we continue to provide academic support, mentoring and guidance during these unprecedented times.

This includes opening our doors and helping students with remote learning so parents can return to work knowing their kids are safe.

Donate online at weblink.donorperfect.com/bgcmm.

Boys & Girls Clubs Serving Wake County 701 N Raleigh Boulevard Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 919.834.6282 socialmedia@wakebgc.org www.wakebgc.org

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LESS RED KETTLES + GREATER NEED = NO PRESENTS UNDER THE TREE $500 online gift sponsors a family in need. Please visit wakearmy.org.

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S.O.A.R OUTREACH Helps Youth Look Their Best

The mission of SOAR Outreach is to provide low-income and homeless youth in Wake County improved opportunities to excel in their education by ensuring that all children in our schools have equal access to basic personal care and hygiene items. We aim to empower all children and provide equal opportunities for children regardless of income. We decrease bullying in our schools, instill confidence and increase classroom successes in our most vulnerable population of children. The Healthy Hygiene Habits program was developed by SOAR after observing how lack of access to basic personal care drastically affects a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to engage and meaningfully participate in his or her schooling.

We provide low income kids with hygiene kits that include toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant and feminine hygiene products.

S.O.A.R. Outreach 410 Lord Berkley Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 919.651.4397 soaroutreach.com

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The Friends of Wake Guardian ad Litem

Enhancing the Lives of Children in Foster Care The Friends of Wake Guardian ad Litem is a volunteer nonprofit supporting children in foster care in Wake County by providing programs like tutoring, special needs grants, and educational and summer camps. With the support of our community, these children can thrive!

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Light the Way Gala on May 5, 2021. Visit our website for more information on sponsorship, volunteer opportunities or to make a donation.

The Friends of Wake Guardian ad Litem P.O. Box 4941 Cary, North Carolina 27519 friendsofwakegal.org

The Helene Foundation

Supporting Mothers Fighting Cancer The Helene Foundation supports mothers fighting cancer to positively impact families. Our goal is for the family to maintain as much normalcy as possible during this time, since a mother’s diagnosis affects the entire family. We assist women receiving treatment at a Triangle area cancer facility. Until there is a cure, the Helene Foundation will be #HereForTheNow. For additional information, ways to get involved, or to donate, please visit our website, helenefoundation.org.

Helene Foundation 13200 Strickland Road, Suite 114-308 Raleigh, North Carolina 27613 919-280-7800 helenefoundation.org

Layers of Dignity

The Woman’s Club of Raleigh

Sexual assault survivors deserve not only clothing for leaving the hospital, but a picture of the hope and redemption that is possible. Layers of Dignity does this by providing tote bags containing brand-new clothing, toiletries, resources, and a love note from another survivor for distribution at ERs and women’s advocacy centers. These totes are given immediately after evidence collection, allowing survivors to take those brave steps with dignity.

For years, members of The Woman’s Club of Raleigh have served the community by: • Awarding and providing scholarships.

• Supporting the preservation of natural resources.

• Encouraging healthy lifestyles.

• Advocating for the elderly, disabled, women, children and families.

• Supporting legislative reforms and women’s rights.

• Promoting the arts.

The Woman’s Club of Raleigh supports efforts to make Raleigh a better place to live and work. Please contact us if you’d like to support us through volunteerism, item donations, monetary donations or facility rentals.

Supporting Survivors One Tote at a Time

Layers of Dignity 1001 Wade Ave., Suite 035 Raleigh, North Carolina 27605 layersofdignity.com

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Serving Raleigh for 116 Years

The Woman’s Club of Raleigh 3300 Woman’s Club Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 919.782.5599 womansclubofraleigh.org

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Urban Ministries of Wake County

Serving the Community for 40 Years Urban Ministries of Wake County has served our community for 40 years. During this time of uncertainty, we have continued to do so all thanks to your generosity.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have pivoted every program we operate in order to meet the increasing demand for our services.

Our food pantry is serving up to 340 families a week via curbside pickup. Our shelter is offering warm beds, counseling and workforce development. Our clinic is offering telehealth, along with curbside check-ups and prescription pickups.

One of the best ways to help your neighbors this holiday season is to give a gift today. www.urbanmin.org/donate

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41HUNDRED 4100 Main at North Hills Street 919.278.1478 41hundredrestaurant.com B.GOOD 555 Fayetteville Street 919.803.3233 201 Park at North Hills 919.916.5410 bgood.com

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BLOOMSBURY BISTRO 509-101 W. Whitaker Mill Road 919.834.9011 bloomsburybistro.com

EDWARDS MILL BAR & GRILL 3201 Edwards Mill Road 919.783.5447 edwardsmillbarandgrill.com

THE RALEIGH TIMES BAR 14 E. Hargett Street 919.833.0999 raleightimesbar.com

CAPITAL CLUB 16 16 W. Martin Street 919.747.9345 CapitalClub16.com

GLENWOOD GRILL 2603 Glenwood Avenue #15 919.782.3102 glenwoodgrill.com

CARROLL’S KITCHEN 19 E. Martin Street 919.670.3622 carrollskitchen.org

THE ROCKFORD 320½ Glenwood Avenue 919.821.9020 therockfordrestaurant.com

HAYES BARTON CAFE 2000 Fairview Road 919.856.8551 imaginarystudioonline.com/hayes

ROSEWATER KITCHEN & BAR 110 Park at North Hills Street 919.424.7886 rosewaterraleigh.com

BA-DA WINGS 2161 Avent Ferry Road 919.832.3902 badawings.com

CLOCKWORK 519 W. North Street 919.307.3215 clockworkraleigh.com

BAD DADDY’S BURGER BAR 3300 Village Market Place 919.297.0953 baddaddysburgerbar.com

CRAWFORD AND SON 618 N. Person Street 919.307.4647 crawfordandsonrestaurant.com

BERKELEY CAFE 217 W. Martin Street 919.828.9190 facebook.com/berkeleyraleigh

DEATH & TAXES 105 W. Hargett Street 984.242.0218 ac-restaurants.com/death-taxes

IRIS RESTAURANT 2110 Blue Ridge Road 919.664.6838 ncartmuseum.org/visit/dining KINGS 141 Park at North Hills Street 919.600.5700 kingsbowlamerica.com

STANBURY 938 N. Blount Street 919.977.4321 stanburyraleigh.com

LYNNWOOD GRILL & BREWING CONCERN 4821 Grove Barton Road 919.785.0043 lynnwoodgrill.com

THE STATION 701 N. Person Street 919.977.1567 stationraleigh.com

METRO DINER 6325 Falls of Neuse Road #73 919.578.9053 metrodiner.com

STIR 4242 Six Forks Road #100 984.200.8614 stirraleigh.com

MIDTOWN GRILLE 4421 Six Forks Road 919.782.9463 themidtowngrille.com NORTH RIDGE PUB 6010 Falls of Neuse Road 919.790.9125 northridgepub.com

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SECOND EMPIRE RESTAURANT AND TAVERN 330 Hillsborough Street 919.829.3663 second-empire.com

TASTE 1912 Bernard Street 919.948.7815 thetastebernard.com VILLAGE GRILL 8470 Honeycutt Road 919.890.5340 villagegrillraleigh.com

THE OAK 4035 Lake Boone Trail 919.787.9100 jmrkitchens.com/oak

VITA VITE 313 W. Hargett Street 919.803.3156 200 Park at North Hills Street 919.322.0649 vitaviteraleigh.com

OAK CITY MEATBALL SHOPPE 180 E. Davie Street 919.714.9014 oakcitymeatball.com

WINSTON’S GRILLE 6401 Falls of Neuse Road 919.790.0700 winstonsgrille.com

PLAYERS RETREAT 105 Oberlin Road 919.755.9589 playersretreat.net THE POINT AT GLENWOOD Restaurant & Bar 1626 Glenwood Avenue 919.755.1007 thepointatglenwood.com

YARD HOUSE 4208 Six Forks Road 919.881.2590 yardhouse.com ZEST CAFE & HOME ART 8831 Six Forks Road 919.848.4792 zestcafehomeart.com

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Asian BIDA MANDA 222 S. Blount Street 919.829.9999 bidamanda.com BREWERY BHAVANA 218 S. Blount Street 919.829.9998 brewerybhavana.com BUL BOX North Hills (coming in fall 2020) bul-box.com CHAMPA THAI & SUSHI 8521 Brier Creek Parkway 919.806.0078 champathaisushi.com CHOPSTIX 5607 Creedmoor Road 919.781.6268 chopstix.com

HAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 2603-155 Glenwood Avenue 919.235.0589 hakosushinc.com

SEOUL GARDEN 4701 Atlantic Avenue 919.850.9984 seoulgardennc.com

LEMONGRASS THAI RESTAURANT 8320 Litchford Road #142 919.954.0377 lemongrassthairestaurant.net

SHABASHABU 3080 Wake Forest Road 919.501.7755 shabashabu.net

NEO-ASIA 6602 Glenwood Avenue 919.783.8383 neoasiaraleigh.com

SONO 319 Fayetteville Street 919.521.5328 sonoraleigh.com

NI ASIAN KITCHEN 8817 Six Forks Road 919.916.5106 niasiankitchen.com ORCHID JAPANESE RESTAURANT 7432 Creedmoor Road 919.890.5345 orchidjapanesebuffet.com

SPRING ROLLS BISTRO & SUSHI BAR 5433 Wade Park Boulevard 919.803.1118 springrollsrestaurant.com SUSHI BLUES CAFE 301 Glenwood Avenue 919.664.8061 sushibluescafe.com

PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT 3215 Avent Ferry Road 919.233.8776 pearlchinesenc.com

SUSHI O BISTRO + SUSHI BAR 222 Glenwood Avenue 919.838.8868 sushioraleighnc.com

DAVID’S DUMPLING & NOODLE BAR 1900 Hillsborough Street 919.239.4536 ddandnb.com

RED DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT 2513 Fairview Road 919.782.1102 raleighreddragon.com

THAIPHOON BISTRO 301 Glenwood Avenue #190 919.720.4034 thaiphoonbistroraleigh.com

FIVE STAR RESTAURANT 511 W. Hargett Street 919.833.3311 fivestarraleigh.com

RED PEPPER ASIAN 4121-109 New Bern Avenue 919.594.1006 redpepper-nc.com

WARAJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 5910 Duraleigh Road 919.783.1883 warajijapaneserestaurant.com

CO 101 Park at North Hills Street 919.258.2070 eatatco.com

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Bakeries & Dessert Cafes ANISETTE 209 Bickett Boulevard 919.758.3565 sweetanisette.com ANNELORE’S GERMAN BAKERY 1249 Farmers Market Drive 919.294.8040 anneloresbakery.com BITTERSWEET 16 E. Martin Street 919.977.3829 bittersweetraleigh.com BOULTED BREAD 614 W. South Street 919.999.3984 boultedbread.com CRUMBL COOKIES 2920 Sherman Oak Place Suite 100 919.249.1333 crumblcookies.com DUCK DONUTS 8323 Creedmoor Road 919.847.3800 duckdonuts.com EDIBLE ART BAKERY & DESSERT CAFE 4351-115 The Circle at North Hills 919.856.0604 edibleartnc.com

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ESCAZÜ ARTISAN CHOCOLATES 936 N. Blount Street 919.832.3433 escazuchocolates.com

Idle Hour Coffee Roasters 1818 Oberlin Road, #103 984.200.1605 idlehourcoffee.com

The Pharmacy Cafe 702 N. Person Street 919.832.6432 personstreetrx.com

GOODBERRIES FROZEN CUSTARD Multiple Raleigh locations goodberrys.com

JUBALA COFFEE 8450 Honeycutt Road 919.758.8330 2100 Hillsborough Street 919.792.1767 jubalacoffee.com

PINE STATE COFFEE Multiple locations in Raleigh pinestatecoffee.com

GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 8801-119 Lead Mine Road 919.845.8122 greatharvest.com GROOVY DUCK BAKERY 3434 Edwards Mill Road 919.787.9233 groovyduckbakeryllc.com HAYES BARTON CAFE 2000 Fairview Road 919.856.8551 hayesbartoncafeanddessertery.com LUCETTEGRACE 235 S. Salisbury Street 919.307.4950 lucettegrace.com PREMIER CAKES 6617 Falls of Neuse Road #105 919.703.0095 premier-cakes.com VIDERI CHOCOLATE FACTORY 327 W. Davie Street 919.755.5053 viderichocolatefactory.com YELLOW DOG BREAD CO. 219 E. Franklin Street 984.232.0291 yellowdogbread.com

Barbecue BIG AL’S BBQ & CATERING 2920 Forestville Road 919.217.0653 bigalsbbqandcatering.com CLYDE COOPER’S BARBEQUE 327 S. Wilmington Street 919.832.7614 clydecoopersbbq.com OLE TIME BARBECUE 6309 Hillsborough Street 919.859.2544 oletimebarbecue.com THE PIT AUTHENTIC BARBECUE 328 W. Davie Street 919.890.4500 thepit-raleigh.com

THE MORNING TIMES 10 E. Hargett Street 919.836.1204 morningtimes-raleigh.com NEW WORLD CAFE 4112 Pleasant Valley Road 919.786.0091 newworldcafes.com Purr Cup Cafe 210 Prospect Avenue 919.322.4003 purrcupcafe.com UNION SPECIAL BREAD 2409 Crabtree Boulevard #104 984.200.3094 unionspecialbread.com

Burgers & Hot Dogs CHAR-GRILL Four Raleigh locations chargrillusa.com CHOW 8311 Creedmoor Road 919.841.4995 chowraleigh.com MOJOE’S BURGER JOINT 620 Glenwood Avenue 919.832.6799 mojoesburgerjoint.com THE ROAST GRILL 7 S. West Street 919.832.8292 roastgrill.com SNOOPY’S HOT DOGS Multiple Raleigh locations snoopys.com

Cafés BENELUX COFFEE 402 Oberlin Road 919.900.8294 beneluxcoffee.com

Breakfast/Specialty

THE DAILY PLANET CAFE 121 W. Jones Street 919.707.8060 thedailyplanetcafe.com

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE 160 Park at North Hills Street 919.307.8195 anotherbrokenegg.com

KALE ME CRAZY 2018 Cameron Street 919.239.4660 kalemecrazy.net

BRIGS 8111 Creedmoor Road 919.870.0994 brigs.com

Manhattan Cafe 320 S. Wilmington Street 919.833.6105 manhattancafenc.com

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SOLA COFFEE 7705 Lead Mine Road 919.803.8983 solacoffee.com SOSTA CAFE 130 E. Davie Street 919.833.1006 sostacafe.com SIR WALTER COFFEE 145 E. Davie Street 919.322.0019 sirwaltercoffee.com SUNFLOWER’S CAFE 8 W. Peace Street 919.833.4676 sunflowersraleigh.com UNCORKED RALEIGH 10511 Shadowlawn Drive, Suite 111 984.200.5423 uncorkedraleigh.com

THE GARDEN ON MILLBROOK 2400 E. Millbrook Road 919.790.8900 thegardenonmillbrook.com ROCKY TOP CATERING 1705 E. Millbrook Road 919.850.2340 rockytopcatering.com SOUTHLAND BBQ CATERING 5000 Departure Drive 919.757.4972 southlandbbqcatering.com TASTEFULLY SERVED Serves Raleigh, Cary, Apex and RTP 919.760.5134 tastefully-served.com

Deli/Sandwiches THE COMMUNITY DELI 901 Oberlin Road 919.896.6810 thecommunitydeli.com GROUCHO’S DELI 10 Horne Street 919.977.7747 grouchos.com

Caribbean

LUNCH BOX DELI 2816 Trawick Road 919.872.7882

CARIBBEAN CAFÉ 2645 E. Millbrook Road 919.872.4858 caribbeancafenc.com

POPPYSEED MARKET 8801 Lead Mine Road 919.870.4997 poppyseedmkt.com

JAMAICAN GRILLE 5500 Atlantic Springs Road 919.873.0200

VILLAGE DELI & GRILL Multiple Raleigh locations villagedeli.net

LEE’S KITCHEN 4638 Capital Boulevard 919.872.7422 1100 North Raleigh Boulevard Suite 116 919.521.5957 leeskitchenjamaican.com

Eclectic

MUM’S JAMAICAN RESTAURANT 3901 Capital Boulevard 919.615.2332 mumsjamaicanfood.com

Catering CATERING WORKS 2319 Laurelbrook Street 919.828.5932 cateringworks.com DONOVAN’S DISH 800 W Williams Street, Suite 112 Apex, NC 27502 919.651.8309 donovansdish.com EMPIRE EATS CATERING 415 Royal Street 919.582.9470 empireeatscatering.com

41HUNDRED 4100 Main at North Hills Street 919.278.1478 41hundredrestaurant.com ORO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 18 E. Martin Street 919.239.4010 ororaleigh.com PLATES NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN 301 Glenwood Avenue 919.828.0018 plateskitchen.com

French COQUETTE BRASSERIE 4531 The Circle at North Hills 919.789.0606 coquetteraleigh.com JOLIE 620 N. Person Street 919.803.7221 restaurantjolie.com ROYALE 200 E. Martin Street 919.977.3043 toasttab.com/royale/v3

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SAINT JACQUES 6112 Falls of Neuse Road 919.862.2770 saintjacquesfrenchcuisine.com SIMPLY CRÉPES 8470 Honeycutt Road 919.322.2327 simplycrepes.com

Indian AZITRA 8411 Brier Creek Parkway 919.484.3939 azitra.com GARLAND 14 W. Martin Street 919.833.6886 garlandraleigh.com KABAB AND CURRY 2412 Hillsborough Street 919.977.6974 kababcurryraleigh.com KADHAI THE INDIAN WOK 6260-112 Glenwood Avenue 919.785.2864 theindianexpresskadhai.com ROYAL INDIA 3901 Capital Boulevard 919.981.0849 royalIndiannc.com TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE 6611 Falls of Neuse Road 919.848.2262 tajmahalindianraleigh.com TASTE 1912 Bernard Street 919.948.7815 thetastebernard.com THE WILD COOK’S INDIAN GRILL 3212 Hillsborough Street 984.232.8530 thewildcooksgrill.com ZAYKA INDIAN CUISINE 10410 Moncreiffe Road Suite 103 919.361.5370 zaykaraleigh.com

Irish THE HIBERNIAN 311 Glenwood Avenue 919.833.2258 8021 Falls of Neuse Road 919.803.0290 hibernianpub.com SAINTS & SCHOLARS IRISH PUB 909 Spring Forest Road 919.878.8828 saintsandscholarspub.com

Italian AMEDEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3905 Western Boulevard 919.851.0473 amedeosrestaurant.com ASSAGGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3501 W. Millbrook Road 919.785.2088 assaggios-nc.com 124 | midtownmag.com

BELLA MONICA 3121-103 Edwards Mill Road 919.881.9778 bellamonica.com BRUNO SEAFOOD & STEAKS 11211 Galleria Avenue 919.435.6640 brunoraleigh.com CAFE TIRAMISU 6008 Falls of Neuse Road 919.790.1006 cafetiramisu.net CAFFÉ LUNA 136 E. Hargett Street 919.832.6090 cafeluna.com CAPRI RESTAURANT 6325 Falls of Neuse Road 919.878.4424 caprirest.com CASA CARBONE RISTORANTE ITALIANO 6019 Glenwood Avenue 919.781.8750 casacarbone.com Farina Neighborhood Italian 8450 Honeycutt Road 919.890.0143 farinaraleigh.com GRAVY 135 S. Wilmington Street 919.896.8513 gravyraleigh.com JIMMY V’S OSTERIA + BAR 420 Fayetteville Street 919.256.1451 jimmyvsraleigh.com MIA FRANCESCA 4100 Main at North Hills Street 919.278.1525 miafrancesca.com MULINO ITALIAN KITCHEN & BAR 309 N. Dawson Street 919.838.8595 mulinoraleigh.com NINA’S RISTORANTE 8801 Lead Mine Road 919.845.1122 ninasrestaurant.com PICCOLA ITALIA 423 Woodburn Road 919.833.6888 piccolaitalianc.com ROMA PIZZERIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3805 Brentwood Road 919.876.2818 TUSCAN BLU 327 W. Davie Street 919.834.5707 tuscanblu.com

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VIC’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 331 Blake Street 919.829.7090 4035 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 109 984.200.9292 vicsitalianrestaurant.com VIVACE 4209 Lassiter Mill Road, Suite 115 919.787.7747 vivaceraleigh.com

Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern ALADDIN’S EATERY 8201 Brier Creek Parkway 919.806.5700 4209 Lassiter Mill Road 919.977.9025 aladdinseatery.com FRESH LEVANT BISTRO 8450 Honeycutt Road 984.200.3999 freshlevant.com JASMIN & OLIVZ MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Multiple Raleigh locations jasminbistro.com MONA PITA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 5260 Capital Boulevard 919.431.6500 monapita.com NEOMONDE 3817 Beryl Road 919.828.1628 neomonde.com NUR MEDITERRANEAN DELI & MARKET 2233 Avent Ferry Road 919.828.1523 THE OLIVE WAGON 8490 Honeycutt Road Suite 106 919.845.7266 theolivewagon.com PETRA GRILL 6091 Capital Boulevard 984.200.2009 SASSOOL 9650 Strickland Road 919.847.2700 sassool.com

VIDRIO 500 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100 919.803.6033 vidrioraleigh.com

Mexican BAJA BURRITO 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Suite 108 919.834.3431 bajaburrito.net CAFE CAPISTRANO 8471 Garvey Drive 919.872.1127 CANTINA 18 433 Daniels Street 919.835.9911 18restaurantgroup.com CENTRO 106 S. Wilmington Street 919.835.3593 centroraleigh.com CORTEZ 413 Glenwood Avenue 919.342.8227 cortezraleigh.com DOS TAQUITOS 6101 Glenwood Avenue 919.787.3373 dostaquitosraleigh.com Driftwood Cantina 8460 Honeycutt Road #1112 919.977.8360 driftwoodraleigh.com EL DORADO 2811 Brentwood Road 919.872.8440 8111 Creedmoor Road 919.848.0788 eldoradomexicanrestaurant.com

LA CARRETA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1028 Oberlin Road 919.977.3271 lacarretaraleigh.com LA RANCHERITA 7420 Six Forks Road 919.844.6330 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 3000 919.785.1951 laranchnc.com LOS CUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 4524 Old Wake Forest Road 919.872.6012 facebook.com/loscuatesraleighnc LOS TRES MAGUEYES 10410 Moncreiffe Road 919.484.9258 THE ORIGINAL FLYING BURRITO 4800 Grove Barton Road 919.785.2734 originalflyingburrito.com SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 5811 Poyner Village Parkway 919.790.1919 sanjosepoyner.com Salt & Lime Cabo Grill 6006 Falls of Neuse Road 919.872.2230 saltandlimecabo.com TORERO’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE 4721 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 101 919.873.9116 torerosmexicanrestaurants.com

EL RODEO 329 Blount Street 919.828.0777 2404 Wake Forest Road 919.833.1460 elrodeonc.com

VIVA MEXICAN KITCHEN 4112 Pleasant Valley Road 919.571.1188 vivamexicankitchen.com

EL TAPATIO 4511 New Bern Avenue 919.255.9161 13200 New Falls of Neuse, Suite 167 919.554.9676 eltapatiomexican.com

CRISTO’S NY STYLE PIZZA 1302 E. Millbrook Road 919.872.6797 cristospizza.com

SITTI 137 S. Wilmington Street 919.239.4070 sitti-raleigh.com

FIESTA MEXICANA 2839 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh 919.859.1303 fiestamexicananc-cary.com

TAVERNA AGORA 326 Hillsborough Street 919.881.8333 tavernaagora.com

GONZA TACOS Y TEQUILA 7713-39 Lead Mine Road 919.846.5478 2100 Hillsborough Street 919.268.8965 gonzatacosytequila.com

TAZA GRILL 6325 Falls of Neuse Road 919.872.7161 10940 Raven Ridge Road 919.845.7772 tazagrill.com

JOSE AND SONS Moving to a new location (TBD) joseandsons.com

GRINGO A GO GO 100 N. Person Street 919.977.1438 gringoraleigh.com

Pizzerias

DEMO’S PIZZERIA & DELI 222 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 121 919.754.1050 demospizzeriadeli.com DONATOS PIZZA 7860 Alexander Promenade Place 919.957.2880 donatos.com

THE PIZZA TIMES 210 S. Wilmington Street 919.832.4411 raleightimespizza.com SALVIO’S PIZZERIA 6325 Falls of Neuse Road, #69 919.981.5678 salviospizza.com STROMBOLI’S EXPRESS 3434 Edwards Mill Road 919.785.7075 2900 Spring Forest Road 919.876.4222 strombolisexpress.com TROPHY BREWING + PIZZA 827 W. Morgan Street 919.803.4849 trophybrewing.com

Seafood 42ND STREET OYSTER BAR 508 W. Jones Street 919.831.2811 42ndstoysterbar.com CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY 832 Spring Forest Road 984.242.4600 capefearseafoodcompany.com CAPTAIN STANLEY’S SEAFOOD 3333 S. Wilmington Street 919.779.7878 facebook.com/captainstanleys COUSIN’S MAINE LOBSTER 411 W. Morgan Street 919.867.6203 cousinsmainelobster.com THE COWFISH SUSHI BURGER BAR 4208 Six Forks Road 919.784.0400 thecowfish.com MARGAUX’S RESTAURANT 8111 Creedmoor Road, Suite 111 919.846.9846 margauxsrestaurant.com MASON’S FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS 4121 Main at North Hills Street Suite 100 984.200.1845 masonslobster.com SALTWATER SEAFOOD MARKET 4 Fenton Street 919.834.1813 saltwaterseafoodnc.com

South American

LILLY’S PIZZA 1813 Glenwood Avenue 919.833.0226 lillyspizza.com

ALPACA PERUVIAN CHARCOAL CHICKEN 4614 Capital Boulevard 919.713.0000 8211 Brier Creek Parkway, Suite 107 919.278.7724 alpacachicken.com

MOONLIGHT PIZZA COMPANY 615 W. Morgan Street 919.755.9133 moonlightpizza.com

BARCELONA WINE BAR 430 W. Martin Street 919.808.5400 barcelonawinebar.com NOVEMBER/DECEMBER020

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GUASACA AREPA & SALSA GRILL 4025 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 107 919.322.4928 2512 Hillsborough Street 919.210.6838 guasaca.com MAMI’S 2401 Wake Forest Road 919.834.8572 maminoras.com VINOS FINOS TAPAS AND WINE BAR 8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite 110 919.747.9233 vinosfinosypicadas.com

Southern BEASLEY’S CHICKEN + HONEY 237 S. Wilmington Street 919.322.0127 ac-restaurants.com/beasleys BIG ED’S RESTAURANT 220 Wolfe Street 919.836.9909 5009 Falls of Neuse Road 919.747.9533 bigedsnc.com FLYING BISCUIT CAFÉ 2016 Clark Avenue 919.833.6924 flyingbiscuit.com

HUMBLE PIE 317 S. Harrington Street 919.829.9222 humblepierestaurant.com

RYE BAR & SOUTHERN KITCHEN 500 Fayetteville Street 919.227.3370 ryeraleigh.com

VINNIE’S STEAK HOUSE AND TAVERN 7440 Six Forks Road 919.847.7319 vinniessteakhouse.com

MANDOLIN 2519 Fairview Road 919.322.0365 mandolinraleigh.com

STATE FARMERS’ MARKET RESTAURANT 1240 Farmers Market Drive 919.755.1550 realbiscuits.c

Vegetarian/Vegan

THE MECCA RESTAURANT 13 E. Martin Street 919.832.5714 mecca-restaurant.com

TUPELO HONEY 425 Oberlin Road 919.723.9353 tupelohoneycafe.com

NOFO @ THE PIG 2014 Fairview Road 919.821.1240 nofo.com

Steakhouses

FICTION KITCHEN 428 S. Dawson Street 919.831.4177 thefictionkitchen.com GRABBAGREEN 4421 Six Forks Road #103 919.326.7799 grabbagreen.com

ANGUS BARN 9401 Glenwood Avenue 919.781.2444 angusbarn.com

HAPPY + HALE 443 Fayetteville Street 919.307.4148 happyandhale.com

POOLE’S DINER 426 S. McDowell Street 919.832.4477 ac-restaurants.com/pooles

BRASA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 8551 Brier Creek Parkway 919.544.3344 brasasteakhouse.com

IRREGARDLESS CAFÉ 901 W. Morgan Street 919.833.8898 irregardless.com

RELISH CAFÉ & BAR 5625 Creedmoor Road 919.787.1855 relishraleigh.com

OAK STEAKHOUSE 417 W. Hargett Street 984.255.1818 oakraleigh.com

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THE REMEDY DINER 137 E. Hargett Street 919.835.3553 theremedydiner.com

PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE 4509 Creedmoor Road 919.827.4158 perryssteakhouse.com

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EV EN T S

BY BRITTANY MURDOCK

76th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade

November 21, 10 a.m.

ABC11 and Shop Local Raleigh will host the first-ever virtual Raleigh Christmas Parade. Watch the event live on ABC11, and/or catch the rebroadcast on Christmas Day.

NCMA

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“A Soulful Christmas and a Gospel New Year”

“Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women”

Open through January 3, 2021 North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road View the first major exhibition of Senegalese gold jewelry, to date, that focuses on the history of Senegal’s gold, as well as the beauty and complexity of the way Senegalese women use ornament and fashion to present themselves. ncartmuseum.org

The Raleigh Market

purelifetheatre.com

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Virtual Guided Tour of the Gregg

November 19, 4 p.m.

Interact with the Gregg Museum of Art & Design in a whole new way. This virtual guided tour features current and previous exhibitions at the museum.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design

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Jason Arthurs

Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

1025 Blue Ridge Road For nearly 50 years, the flea market at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds has offered a unique and entertaining shopping experience. Each weekend, indoor and outdoor vendors showcase a diverse range of items alongside a rotating array of food trucks, fair food and farm stands.

Derrion Hawkins

Throughout December Pure Life Theatre will present an original, virtual performance throughout December featuring original music from Nate Jacobs and Ronzel Bell, as well as favorite Motown tunes, African dance and soulful gospel tunes.

“Ira David Wood III’s A Christmas Carol”

December (date TBD) Due to the Pandemic, Theatre in the Park has announced that a virtual presentation of “Ira David Wood III’s A Christmas Carol” will be streamed for the general public this holiday season. Check Theatre in the Park’s website for dates and details. theatreinthepark.com

Be sure to check the websites of all events listed here before you head out to ensure they are still taking place. Also, go to midtownmag.com/holidayroundup for an updated and complete list of holiday events taking place in the area during November and December.

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M I DTOW N M INGL ES

BY CINDY HUNTLEY Olivia Bowler

B LOO MS B U RY B ISTR O RE O P EN S U N DE R

N E W OW N ER SHIP John Toler, executive chef and owner of

Bloomsbury Bistro Carolina Stamey

since 1995, has

announced that

longtime friends

Stephen and Anne Stuart Koster took

over ownership of the

HABI TAT F OR HUM ANI TY SHOWCASED I N

PARADE OF HOM ES Along with an array of builders and custom home finishes, the

popular restaurant located at 509

2020 Triangle Parade of Homes featured a little something Carolina Stamey

W. Whitaker Mill Road on October 3. Bloomsbury Bistro officially

reopened under the new leadership on October 6. The Kosters will

launch a brunch service on Sundays

in the near future, and they have extended the restaurant’s

hours, which are now 5–10 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

different this year: Habitat for Humanity homes. The Habitat Wake entry included three homes in various phases of

construction, located side-by-side in Garner’s Johnson Place neighborhood. The entry was graciously comped by the

Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, and the completed home included staging with furniture from area ReStore locations.

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IDLE HOUR COFFEE ROASTERS BRINGS VIETNAMESE COFFEE AND MORE TO FIVE POINTS Idle Hour Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee shop, has opened on Oberlin Road in Five Points. The shop specializes in Vietnamese coffee and also offers tea from Durham’s ARTEAO, donuts and bagels from local bakeries, and sandwiches using bread from Raleigh’s Union Special. Local craft beer and wine will also soon be on the menu.

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Vitality Weight Loss & Wellness Spa, a premier health and wellness spa providing medically supervised weight loss programs, has opened on Honeycutt Road. The spa offers a large selection of services designed to enhance clients’ overall well-being, including nonsurgical aesthetics and IV infusion therapy, in addition to vegan, vegetarian and anti-inflammatory weight loss programs.

8480 Honeycutt Road 919.585.4847 raleighvitality.com

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BUL BOX TO OPEN IN NORTH HILLS Bul Box, a local Asian eatery with two other Triangle locations, is opening a third location at North Hills this winter. The North Hills location will be primarily for to-go orders, with several outdoor tables available for dining. Try one of the mouth-watering signature boxes or craft your own from the restaurant’s selection of fresh flavors and ingredients.

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Bul Box

The Lassiter at North Hills 4421 Six Forks Road #113

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BILL HICKMAN Raleigh metal sculptor Bill Hickman transforms steel into fantastical creatures, lively characters and primitive masks. A self-taught artist, Hickman started welding metal creations in high school. He has worked out of his Five Points studio for more than 30 “I start with simple shapes,” Hickman says. “I have several different patterns and shapes for different animals.

Varying the way I turn the shape creates the pattern.”

By adding elements like rolled metal, animal forms emerge. Water-based automotive paint applied with a brush in vibrant hues brings his creations to life. Hickman’s latest series includes penguins, fish, turtles and beetles inspired by water, one of the basic elements.”

years and uses the traditional method of gas welding to shape sheets of steel into playful and figurative sculptures inspired by primitive art, Picasso and musical lyrics. You may have seen his sculptures at Whole Foods on Wade Avenue, at The Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk, and on Etsy in the HickmanStudioArt shop.

1 Year of the Rat, 12 by 2 by 1.5 inches 2 Death Trip, 23 by 18 by 14 inches 3 Blue Tick Hound, 22 by 22 by 14 inches 4 Beetle, 22 by 14 by 5 inches 5 Turtle, 15 by 10 by 5 inches 2020, fabricated hand painted sheet steel, size variable

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