WRAL Out & About

The Broadway classic "Wicked" has returned to Durham Performing Arts Center through Sept. 17. The show tells the story of the Land of Oz before Dorothy got there. In this episode, Diane Ramsey interviews Celia Hottenstein who is performing as "Glinda" in the show. Get more info about Wicked at DPAC 

Caroline Morrison, an eastern NC native, brought thoughtful vegan cuisine to downtown Raleigh years ago through a kick starter. Her restaurant, Fiction Kitchen, has been successful from day one. Not only surving the pandemic , but THRIVING because of her culinary talents and The Fiction Kitchen Community. Big changes are on the way for Fiction Kitchen- a new, bigger location! Instagram: @thefictio...

Chef Jared Bobkin has springboarded off his Hell's Kitchen TV success, and one of his current projects is Culinary Director for the USA Today Wine and Food Experience , hitting 11 cities this year- and coming to Raleigh's Dix Park Saturday September 16th! Learn all about the local restaurants and products you'll be able to sample, how they're chosen...and get a glimpse into Chef Bobkin's experienc...

Let's go on a trip to Maple View Ice Cream in Hillsborough to try their sweet treats! Then, we learn about a new exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and take a dip at a new waterpark in Wake Forest.

Carolina Brewery is one of the first breweries in the Triangle. Robert Poitras opened his Chapel Hill brewery in the '90s as a result of soul searching after college. His journey's took him to Europe and his love of beer and food began! Now he's celebrating his 16th anniversary of Carolina Brewery's Pittsboro location. It's a great story of following your spark and staying where you find joy!&nbsp...

That Station brings back its uber-popular 'That Music Fest' Saturday, October 14th at DBAP and tickets are on sale now!  SO much live music, food, bevs and fun- get all the event and ticket details, and an insider's look at 'That Music Fest' from That Station PD Chris Edge! https://thatstation.net/that-music-fest/  

Jessie Williams and Derek Keller are husband and wife duo that have brought the super fun stores Edge of Urge and Unlikely Professionals in downtown Raleigh.  Edge of Urge is your source for pop, mod, fun, and eclectic clothing, jewlery, greeting cards, tarot cards, candels, hair accessories, books and SO MUCH MORE.  Unlikely Professionals (across the street from Edge of Urge) has vintag...

This week, Diane Ramsey chats with Johanna Maynard Edwards, Executive Artistic Director of the National Women’s Theatre Festival, the nation’s largest symposium on gender and theatre. She also talks with participating artists Alexus Rhone and Ariel Fay Gray. The festival is June 23-July 1 both in person at NCSU’s Thompson Hall and virtual at womenstheatrefestival.com.

BrickUniverse Lego Fan Event - the Lego MEGA event- returns to Raleigh this weekend (June 23-25).  Head to the Raleigh Convention Center to see incredible Lego creations by professional Lego designers, plus 160 additional displays by up-and-coming Lego artists!  You can even learn how you could become an exhibitor yourself- and get great tips from the experts.  Create your own desig...

Chef Sarah Cuni is the chef and owner of Pittsboro's Cafe Root Cellar and Chapel Hill's Root Cellar Cafe. She joins us fresh off of a WIN on the Food Network's Supermarket Stakeout! Chef Cuni left her northern roots in Connecticut to expand her love of farm to table cooking to the south. She took over Chapel Hill's Foster's Market in 2013, changing the name to Root Cellar Cafe. Then she opened the...

Chris Lovingood is an Emmy and Murrow Award-winning anchor for the WRAL News team. He's also an avid gamer. This week, we talk about his favorite games and a new monthly feature he will be doing for WRAL.com about gaming! 

Coleen Speaks is the chef and owner of Posh Nosh Catering, Hummingbird Restaurant, and the event space Whitaker & Atlantic. She has turned her long line of culinary experience, which includes working for Emeril Lagasse, into 3 very unique businesses. All three of her ventures have a touch of that New Orleans flair! Coleen is also holding events, both hers and her clients, in her event space, W...

Named one of CNN's `Must See' art exhibits, The Art of the Brick brings more than 90 works of art to Raleigh this summer after touring in more than 24 countries.  Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya talks to Jami Caskey about quitting his successful career in corporate law to create masterful lego art and its unique contribution to the art world. Now the Triangle gets to host this amazing collection of...

Cinnamon Rolls that are cholesterol-, dairy- and egg-free come to Brier Creek with the arrival of Cinnaholic- serving up vegan versions of this universal favorite, with an amazing array of toppings! https://locations.cinnaholic.com/ll/us/nc/raleigh/7851-alexander-place-suite-120/  

This week, WRAL Out and About's Diane Ramsey talks with Carolina Ballet's Artistic Director and Choreographer Zalman “Zali” Rafael about ballet, the origins of Carolina Ballet, the last two shows of this season and the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Plus, find out more about Carolina Ballet's 25 th anniversary.

Caleb Simpson has built a massive social media following by asking a simple question: How much do you pay for rent? The 31-year-old Morganton native lives in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. His video content shows what home looks like for real people all over the world, including New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Simpson’s videos posted to TikTok, Instagram and Y...

MerleFest Artist Relations Manager Lindsay Craven shares details about this year's event, including why groundhogs are causing an issue and how the festival is planning to celebrate what would have been founder Doc Watson's 100th birthday.  https://www.wral.com/20815339/

We take a trip with Out and About TV to The Mill in Raleigh, learn all about the upcoming Ham & Yam Festival and take a trip to Eno River State Park. Plus, we learn more about the upcoming Triangle Komen Race for the Cure.

This week, we talk with Kevin Carbone, the creator of Sauce Bae, a pineapple habanero hot sauce that’s made with turmeric. It features North Carolina-grown habanero peppers and is made here! The sauce was featured on "Hot Ones."  Find out more about Sauce Bae https://www.saucebae.com/

This week, Mix 101.5 FM's Diane Ramsey chats with Eric Woodall, Producing Artistic Director for North Carolina Theatre. The theatre is celebrating its Ruby Anniversary or 40th anniversary!        arv3bqmd

Paint Paper Paste Art Studio is BOOMING, with clever do-able crafts for kids AND adults- it's a great creative outlet, no matter your skill level. Jami Caskey talks to former teachers Nicole and Maureen to hear how their Paint Paper Paste team will guide you or your kiddos through creative art projects, and make it fun! Check out their art camps, classes and more at: https://paintpaperpaste.com h9...

We take a trip with Out and About TV to several awesome places! First, we learn about two new Raleigh restaurants, then we head to Liberty Art studio in Durham and finally stop in for a visit with the Family Affair Food Truck!

We love taking a trip with Out and About TV, our monthly lifestyle show on WRAL. This time, we are going to Oakwood Pizza Box, ParTee Shack and Dame's Chicken and Waffles!

Lashonda Modest, wine négociant (word of the day), brings delicious wine blends and delightful wine-centric events to Melanated Wine, an urban winery (phrase of the day) in Durham’s Southside Industrial Park. As Durham's first Black-owned winery, Melanated Wine gives Modest the opportunity to represent her culture while pursuing her passion. Learn more about the terms and the delicious wines on of...

This week, WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan is joined by Mix 101.5 FM's Diane Ramsey for a special episode featuring two major Broadway shows coming to Durham Performing Arts Center this season - Moulin Rouge and Six!