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WRAL Out & About

by WRAL News | Raleigh, North Carolina

Welcome to the podcast that helps you eat, play and live better in the Triangle. If you're a foodie, love the local music scene and all the great festivals, we're on it! On each episode, Kathy Hanrahan dives into a place or event that will make you want to get Out & About in North Carolina. There will also be bonus segments from the Out & About TV show. Visit WRAL Out & About for more food and restaurant news, events, concerts and things to do: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/ Watch past episodes of Out & About TV: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/page/17753251/

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 239: Social media sensation Shannon Fiedler to perform at Goodnights Comedy Club

    Comedian Shannon Fiedler is set to perform Sunday night at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh. Fiedler is known for her social media characters, which have helped her amass a huge following on Instagram and TikTok. Before this weekend's performance, Fiedler spoke with Mark Bergin about her career,...

  2. Ep. 238: Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor

    Nestled in Creedmoor, North Carolina, Cedar Creek Gallery is an art lover's dream! For the 55th year, Cedar Creek will host their annual Spring Pottery and Glass Festival for two weekends in April, and you're invited. Jami Caskey talks with Cedar Creek Owner Lisa Oakley about the rich history of...

  3. Ep. 237: Chocolate Smiles in Cary 💖🍫

    This Valentine's Day, fall head-over-heels in love with Chocolate Smiles, downtown Cary's reknowned chocolate and sweets boutique! Join Jami Caskey for a delightful walk through the sweet wares with Melanie Williams, the passionate owner and chocolatier behind this local gem, and learn how the...

  4. Ep. 236: Valentine's Day special 💗💝💌

    It is all about Valentine's Day this week. We share our favorite gift ideas, where to shop for them and the best chocolate shops!

  5. Ep. 235: Groundhog Day and Krispy Kreme Challenge🍩 |What's happening Feb. 1-4 in the Triangle

    This week, we make Groundhog Day plans, plus get ready for the Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh.

  6. Ep. 234 : 20th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge!

    Five miles, twelve donuts, one hour- it's Krispy Kreme Challenge time! Jami Caskey talks with NCSU student and K2C PR guru Ashlyn Crocker about the race, the reason, and the running/eating tips and tricks to get you ready for this challenge of both athletic and gastrointestinal skill. So lace up...

  7. Ep. 233: Chinese New Year, Saturday Morning Cartoons |What's happening Jan. 19-28 in the Triangle

    This week, we fill you in on all the events coming up for the rest of January 2024, including Chinese New Year, a Girl Scout Cookie and Beer Pairing event, plus a chance to wear your jammies and watch Saturday morning cartoons.

  8. Ep. 232: MLK Dreamfest, Sound Baths and Fishing 🎣🔊|What's happening Jan. 12-15 in the Triangle

    This week on the Out and About Podcast, we talk about a lantern parade at downtown Cary park, a bass fishing expo and a sound bath experience at Dix Park! Note: This episode was recorded prior to the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival closing for the season early due to storm damage this…

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  9. Ep. 231: Animate Raleigh, Tossing Trees: What's happening Jan. 5-7 in the Triangle

    This weekend, check out a new fan convention in downtown Raleigh, take a run with your furry friend at Mutts and Marshmallows and throw a Christmas tree to win some money.

  10. Ep. 230: Best light shows, First Night, Remembering the Possum Drop | What's happening Dec. 20-31 in the Triangle

    This week, WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick share the best light lights to check out and help you plan your New Year's Eve with a list of local events!

  11. Ep. 229: ❄️🔥 Frost and Flames and Scrooge | What's happening Dec 15-17 in the Triangle

    WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick break down the events coming up this weekend including a fire and ice themed party at Downtown Cary Park and Ira David Wood III's final bow as in "A Christmas Carol."

  12. Ep. 228: Christmas Markets and a Whoville Holiday | What's happening Dec 8-10 in the Triangle

    WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan and WRAL.com senior multiplatform producer Jessica Patrick share their picks for weekend fun in the Triangle, including parades, holiday markets and more!

  13. Ep. 227: Puzzle for fun and brain boost!

    Callie Bouille is a Triangle resident who, through her Facebook page `His Masterpiece New & Used Puzzles' sells all kinds of puzzles- for all ages, all skill levels, all interests! They not only make perfect gifts (if you're holiday shopping), Callie discuesses the mental health benefits as well....

  14. Ep. 226: What's happening this weekend (Dec. 1-3, 2023)

    The Out and About podcast takes a look at what's coming up this weekend in the Triangle area!

  15. Ep. 225: Theatre Raleigh 2.0

    From the Holiday Artist Market to “Bull Durham the Musical!” Theatre Raleigh has grown into Theatre Raleigh Arts Center. Diane interviews TR Producing Artistic Director Lauren Kennedy Brady about how they’re expanding their shows and events in their new larger space, and their exciting 2024 Main...

  16. Ep. 224: East End Bistrot, Historic Oak View Park

    This week, we take a trip with Out and About TV to some new places including a tour of Person County, a visit to restaurants East End Bistrot and Piada, and a trip to see the Historic Oak View Park!

  17. Ep. 223: Great Yarns: Raleigh's fiber arts hub

    Jami Caskey (and her crochet-enthusiast adult son Brett) talk all things fiber arts with Pam Hartman- owner of the iconic Great Yarns shop in Raleigh's Ridgewood Shopping Center. What started as folks' quest for crafts during the Covid shutdown has turned into a crochet and knitting BOOM, and…

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  18. Ep. 222 "Dial M for Menopause"

    “Why am I burning up in here when everyone else is freezing?” “Why do I keep forgetting words that I know I know!” “Am I going crazy or is this menopause?” Diane interviews Carol Toran and Kirsten Moore, co-curators of "M is for Menopause Baby!" a new art exhibition at Rocky Mount Mills that...

  19. Ep. 221: Amanda Lamb's personal connection to WRAL's new true crime podcast

    Amanda Lamb is back to introduce the third true crime podcast from WRAL. "The Killing Month August 1978" tells the story of a family crime business run by three brothers who would stop at nothing to keep from getting caught. The Johnston brothers operated in Chester County, PA in the 1970s. When...

  20. Ep. 220: Rebus Works

    Under the Boylan Street Bridge in Downtown Raleigh you will find a store with only local in mind. Shauna Greenwell has owned the space for 20 years, and in that time she has been through many iterations. Starting as a gallery and frame shop, as with most business in 2020, she had to pivot. Now…

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  21. Ep. 219: The Graveyard Getdown

    It's SCARY how much you can do at The Graveyard Getdown Music and Haunt Festival: live music from North Carolina bands, a Haunted Forest, fire performers, visual artists, costume contests- even camping and yoga, October 20th and 21st in Summerfield NC! Jami Caskey dishes details and ticket info...

  22. Ep. 218: MJ the Musical

    What’s it like to step into the dancing shoes of The King of Pop? Find out and get a taste of the Tony Award winning show. Diane interviews Jamaal Fields-Green, one of the actors who plays Michael Jackson in “MJ the Musical” when the tour stops at DPAC Oct. 10-22.

  23. Ep. 217: James Beard Nominee Cheetie Kumar's New Restaurant, Ajja

    James Beard Nominee Cheetie Kumar recently opened her newest restaurant Ajja in downtown Raleigh. She talks with Out & About about Ajja's menu that celebrates Middle Eastern and North African Cuisine in ways the Triangle has never experienced-both in flavors and in Ajja's setting! She also tells…

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  24. Ep. 216: NC State Tailgating with a Pro!

    Jami Caskey digs in to the NCSU tailgating experience with Buzzy Correll, the Associate Executive Director of the NC State Wolfpack Club! From the unique atmosphere at Carter-Finley Stadium, to how tailgating parking spots are assigned, to the delicious barbecue traditions, Buzzy gives us a…

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  25. Ep. 215: Sweet Tea Shakespeare

    Diane Ramsey interviews Sweet Tea Shakespeare's managing director Jessie Wise about their creative productions of The Bard's work and how they gather diverse Fayetteville communities through story, song and stagecraft. A theatre company by any other name...wouldn't be Sweet Tea Shakespeare!...

  26. Ep. 214: Wicked

    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

  27. Ep. 213: The Fiction Kitchen

    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...

  28. Ep. 212: USA Today Wine and Food Experience coming to Raleigh!

    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...

  29. 212: Maple View Ice Cream, Fantasy Lake Adventure Park

    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.

  30. Ep. 211: Carolina Brewery

    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...

  31. Ep. 210: That Music Fest is coming back!

    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!...

  32. Ep. 209: Edge of Urge and Unlikely Professionals

    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…

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  33. Ep. 208: National Women’s Theatre Festival

    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...

  34. Ep. 207: Brick Universe Lego Fan Event

    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...

  35. Ep. 206: Chef Sarah Cuni from Pittsboro's Cafe Root Cellar

    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...

  36. Ep. 205: Chris Lovingood

    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!

  37. Ep. 204: Hummingbird, Posh Nosh Catering, Whitaker & Atlantic

    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...

  38. Ep. 203: The Art of the Brick: Lego art exhibit

    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…

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  39. Ep. 202: Cinnaholic in Brier Creek

    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/

  40. Ep. 201: Carolina Ballet

    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 25th...

  41. Ep. 200: NC native viral vlogger Caleb Simpson

    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...

  42. Ep. 199: Merlefest

    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/

  43. Ep. 198: The Mill, Ham & Yam Fest

    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.

  44. Ep. 197: Sauce Bae

    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/

  45. Ep. 196: NC Theatre

    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

  46. Ep. 195: Paint Paper Paste Art Studio

    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...

  47. Ep. 194: Family Affair Food Truck, Liberty Arts, Giorgio Pizza Bar and Las Ramblas

    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!

  48. Ep. 193: Oakwood Pizza Box, ParTee Shack and Dame's Chicken and Waffles

    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!

  49. Ep. 192: Durham's first Black-owned urban winery

    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...

  50. Ep. 191: DPAC in NYC

    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!

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Welcome to the podcast that helps you eat, play and live better in the Triangle. If you're a foodie, love the local music scene and all the great festivals, we're on it! On each episode, Kathy Hanrahan dives into a place or event that will make you want to get Out & About in North Carolina. There will also be bonus segments from the Out & About TV show. Visit WRAL Out & About for more food and restaurant news, events, concerts and things to do: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/ Watch past episodes of Out & About TV: https://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/page/17753251/

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