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June Festivals of North Carolina
Join the Adventure, Join the Fun! Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke The Ocrafolk Festival is on Ocracoke Island from June 6th-8th this year. They have musicians, storytellers, artisans and much more fun to be had for the whole family. It a festival celebrating a community with a mission to help support one another. Raleigh’s International Food…
From Ditch Lilies to Showstoppers: Growing Daylilies in North Carolina
Our loyal Weekend Gardener listener and friend Steve is the pot master of the universe when it comes to daylilies (Hemerocallis). You may have heard them referred to as “ditch lilies. These perennials originated in China. I must say though, they just love the climate here in North Carolina. There are over 60-thousand varieties with lots of colors from pale yellow to pink to lavender to maroon. They are extremely popular in North Carolina and there are active daylily clubs all over the state including Raleigh. Our friend Steve’s club meets at the Ralston Arboretum. Once upon a time Rufus entered a daylily from his landscape in the club’s marvelous show and won a blue ribbon. You would have thought he had been handed the Nobel prize.
Furry Friday: Meet Myers!
Myers is an 87-pound delight who bursts with joy the moment he meets another dog. During playgroup, he showed off his bouncy, ebullient side-jumping high, crouching low into deep play bows, and having the absolute time of his life! Watching him play will bring a smile to your face, no doubt about it. He’s even…
Furry Friday: Meet Maple!
Meet Maple, the sweet and friendly explorer! She’s got a little bit of everything-quick bursts of energy and fancy footwork, followed by some serious yard sniffing (hey, someone’s gotta investigate the backyard, right?). While she didn’t quite dive into full play mode this time, we’re excited to see how she does in future sessions. Maple’s…
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Dan + Shay, John Stamos, Aaron Dessner Lead List of Performers And Presenters At 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
Dan + Shay, John Stamos, Aaron Dessner, Alan Menken, Nile Rogers, and Living Colour are among the performers and presenters announced for the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner. The gala will be held on Thursday (June 12) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Dan + Shay have ties…… more >>
Doja Cat, Tems, And J Balvin Featured In Chris Martin-Curated Lineup For FIFA Club World Cup Final
On Monday (June 9), FIFA announced that Doja Cat, Tems, and J Balvin will headline the halftime show of the Club World Cup final in New York City on July 13. The performance was curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, and will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and its mission to raise $100…… more >>
Reunited Clipse Announce First U.S. Tour In 15 Years
On Monday (June 9), Clipse announced the dates and details of their 2025 Let God Sort Em Out Tour, the reunited hip-hop duo’s first U.S. tour in 15 years. The 25-date run is in support of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Let God Sort Em Out, which is produced by fellow Virginia Beach native, Pharell.…… more >>
Sly Stone, Groundbreaking Funk And Soul Musician, Dies At 82
Sly Stone, the groundbreaking musician who fused funk, rock, and soul with Sly & the Family Stone, died on Monday (June 9) at the age of 82. According to his family, the cause of death was due to a “prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” Stone’s family shared that “Sly passed away…… more >>
Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ Spends Second Straight Week At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” claims a second straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, one week after it became the Carlsbad, California singer-songwriter’s first ever leader on the chart. The rest of the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 includes a trio of Morgan Wallen songs, as his former chart-topping single, “What I Want,”…… more >>