Liz Wynne

1 month ago | ourstate.com | Liz Wynne |Lauren Eberle |Brad Campbell |Mark Kemp

Side to side, Mary Freas’s hands glide. Her loom is light to the touch, like weaving through air. On the first floor of the Sunset Fiberworks studio, loom parts and pieces surround her, claiming every tabletop and shelf in the open living room and kitchen. Through the windows, the Yadkin Valley stretches into view, a mosaic of earth and poplars that’s particular to this part of Wilkes County. Mary’s newer looms are wider than the one in front of her today.

Dec 2, 2024 | raleighmag.com | Liz Wynne

Find yourself in Smoky Hollow on Thursdays around 6pm and you’ll discover the modern version of speed dating—emphasis on speed. Raleighites of all backgrounds, from young professionals to working adults, participate in the recently launched run club before looping back to Neighborhood, where they can enjoy live music, a crisp drink and often a pizza pop-up. Wearing color? They’re off the market. But black? They might just be your new “running” partner.

Oct 29, 2024 | ourstate.com | Liz Wynne |Kristin Davis |Lynn Wells |Hannah Lee Leidy

The North Carolina mountains become a popular location for production companies, some settling in Asheville and Hendersonville. This trend continues until the late 1920s, when the advent of “talkies” makes open landscapes less ideal for filming. W.S. Scales, one of the few Black film producers of his era, opens North State Film Corporation in Winston-Salem, likely the first in-state studio established by a North Carolinian. Ava Gardner is born in rural Grabtown near Smithfield.

Sep 23, 2024 | ourstate.com | Liz Wynne |Brad Campbell |T. Edward Nickens |Katie Schanze

Visit Transylvania County’s music mecca, and you might hear the sounds of cellos and trumpets soaring across the grounds. During the warmer months, musicians from around the country and the world practice throughout the 180-acre Brevard Music Center, which serves as a hub for summer institutes, festivals, and concert series in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to the practice rooms, concert halls and small cabins can be found tucked among the pines.

May 21, 2024 | lovehappensmag.com | Liz Wynne

While some designers idealize grandiose inventions and trendy aesthetics season after season, Donatella Versace stays close to her roots. Her family’s eponymous fashion label is all too recognizable, even forty years in. Throughout her time as creative director and designer, Donatella holds on to one constant in her work—being true to herself. Born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy, Donatella is the youngest of four children.