“The first rule of Giant Robot Fight Club,” announces referee Fudge Shemp to a raucous audience from inside the ring, “is please talk about Giant Robot Fight Club. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell your weird cousin …”
“Your weird cousin’s gonna love this,” interjects Hot Dog Henly, emcee and creator of Giant Robot... Read More
Reflected on the surface of an indoor swimming pool are boys and girls in swimsuits who fist-bump and high-five their parents before grabbing kickboards, adjusting their goggles, and entering the water with a splash. It’s in these pool lanes, under the watchful gaze of a lifeguard, that a broader story of access, safety, and opportunity... Read More
Paul Eagle was what he calls a “casual LEGO fan” growing up in the area.
He fell away from the hobby as he got older, but his interest rekindled as an adult. During the Marvel movie craze, when innumerable sets brought to life scenes from the movies, he admits he quickly filled a room with... Read More
As someone who grew up outside the city limits of a small town with few neighbors and little entertainment outside of sports, television, sports on television, and books, one of the things I love most about the Triangle is the wide variety of things to do and the relative ease of getting to them.
As... Read More
Music in the Park Indian Creek Trailhead, Morrisville
June 5, 6–8:30 p.m. Pride Celebration with 22 Strings band, Party in a Pita & Raleigh Popsicle Co. food trucks, and drag bingo.
June 19, 6–8:30 p.m. Juneteenth Celebration with Sahara Reggae Band, Tropical Delights food truck, and a vendor market.
Rhythm & Reels Nature... Read More
Pet lovers sent in their candid shots for this year’s Parade of Pets, and the adorable cover photo for the issue was captured by local photographer Tara Lynn, owner of Tara Lynn & Co. Photography. Now she’s inviting one local pet owner to strike a paws!
The winner will receive a 1-hour photo... Read More
This is a simple and quick meal that delights everyone who tries it. The eggs and beans provide protein, the tortilla strips give it an amazing slightly spicy kick, and the tomato balances everything out. Using the habanero-lime tortillas from Trader Joe’s is key, as plain tortillas do not give the dish the same flavor... Read More
South Line Brewing Co. collaborated with The Bark Bar to craft a beer perfect for enjoying in the warm weather of a North Carolina summer. Tail Chaser West Coast Lager pairs a simple backbone of 100% pilsner malt with Mosaic, Cryo Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin hops varieties. The combination keeps the hoppy bitterness in check... Read More
As your squash patch reaches maturity under the strengthening summer sun, well-tended plants should begin brimming with their delectable edibles, meaning you can reap the benefits by harvesting … and harvesting … and harvesting. Before you know it, you might be up to your neck in crookneck, straight neck, patty pan, or zucchini fruit.
But... Read More
When it comes to a woody ornamental with regional roots that is not only dependable but dependably pretty, oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) gets high marks in my book. Native to the Southeast, it has been brought out of the woods to charm gardeners with visual grace, and, yes, even a tad of pizzazz.
Oakleaf hydrangea... Read More
