Addie Ladner

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A renovation plan for the North Carolina Museum of Art will create more spaces for gathering and learning, inside and outby Ayn-Monique Klahre If you’ve lived in Raleigh for any length of time, chances are you’ve toured the galleries at the North Carolina Museum of Art, seen a show at the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater or strolled along the pathways of the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. An ambitious renovation project is now underway to unite these elements.

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Principal dancer Jan Burkhard took to the stage on May 18 in her final performance for the Carolina Ballet. She danced the iconic lead role in Swan Lake, displaying the grace and power of more than two decades of experience. Jan BurkhardThis article originally appeared in the July 2025 issue of WALTER magazine.

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In James Dodson’s newest book, The Road that Made America, he shares an encounter with historian Rev. Larry Wilson Johnsonphotography by Bert VanderveenThis month, WALTER contributor and author James “Jim” Dodson will publish The Road That Made America: A Modern Pilgrim’s Journey on the Great Wagon Road. The book gathers stories about the Great Wagon Road, a route from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Augusta, Georgia, that American settlers created in the 18th century.

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Rabbi Lucy Dinner was celebrated for her retirement after 32 years on the pulpit of Temple Beth Or with a New Orleans-themed Farewell Gala at the North Carolina Museum of Art, in honor of her hometown. The event began with a second line parade and the highlight of the evening was Rabbi Dinner receiving the Order of the Longleaf Pine from North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, a Temple Beth Or member. This article originally appeared in the July 2025 issue of WALTER magazine.

1 week ago | waltermagazine.com | Addie Ladner

On May 14, WALTER held its first Book Club of the season, hosting bestselling Charlotte author Joy Callaway at Maywood Hall. Before Callaway sat down for a Q&A moderated by friend and fellow author Kristy Woodson Harvey, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour with beer from Trophy Brewing, wine from Westgate Wine and hors d’oeuvres from HL Catering. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Fink’s Jewelers, as well as our supporting sponsors Dress Code style and Green Front Furniture.