The Whirl

WALTER’s roundup of gatherings, celebrations, and virtual fun around the Triangle.

Melissa Carrier (left) and Rida Bayraktar from Innovate Carolina at WALTER's WINi

88 WINi 2021 90 Big Night In for the Arts 91 Hemlines for Hearts 92 Triangle Wine & Food Experience 93 Stein’s Furniture Designer Open House 94 Stars of the Industry Awards

To have your fundraiser, party, exhibit, or store opening featured in The Whirl, submit your images and information at waltermagazine.com/submit-photos.

WALTER EVENTS

Clockwise from top left: Panelists and guests at the event; Bank of America vice president Molly DeCola; Bank of America Student leader Fatima Bell; WALTER editor Ayn-Monique Klahre; Melissa Carrier (left) and Rida Bayraktar from Innovate Carolina.

WINi 2021

On February 24, WALTER held its fourth annual WINi. A sister event to our WINnovation summit, which celebrates local women in innovation, this virtual event gathered female leaders for an afternoon of introspection and inspiration.

To kick off the event, Molly DeCola, vice president and Triangle community relations manager for Bank of America, interviewed Fatima Bell, a young woman from Bank of America’s Student Leaders program. Afterwards, Melissa Carrier, director of social innovation and professor of practice at Innovate Carolina at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and Rida Bayraktar, the founder of Pink STREAM and a current undergraduate student at UNC, led WINi attendees through exercises designed to help them uncover the aspects of their careers that bring them the most fulfillment.

Panelists at the summit included Carly Prentis Jones, a theatre artist, singer, arts advocate, and activist; Cari Roccaro, a two-time NWSL Champion soccer player for North Carolina Courage; Victoria Scott-Miller, the owner of Liberation Station, a globally recognized independent pop-up bookstore; Jennifer Dasal, the curator of modern and contemporary art at the NCMA and voice behind the podcast ArtCurious; and Jess Ekstrom, the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, a fashion retailer that benefits children with cancer. They shared stories of successes and failures, and offered advice for women starting out in their careers.

After the talks, the panelists and guests engaged in a lively Q&A with guests. WALTER would like to thank its partner and presenting sponsor Bank of America, supporting sponsors St. David’s School and Saint Mary’s School, as well as Wegmans and our production team, Attended Events, for their support.

To view the program, visit waltermagazine.com/wini.

Wise words from the WINi 2021 panelists...

“I had this plan and I had to scrap it, because I found a life that was calling out to me. It was scary to follow a new dream — and while I don’t tell people to follow their hearts and run away to the circus, I do advise you to stay open and see what finds you. You always have the right to say no to something that comes your way.” — Jennifer Dasal, curator of modern and contemporary art at NCMA

“The idea that quitting is weakness is silly — I think that quitting reminds us that we have a choice. Our energy and creativity dies in limbo, it dies in the grey area. Move forward and instead of holding an outcome with a clenched fist, try holding it with an open palm. Success can’t be measured, it must be felt.” — Jess Ekstrom, founder and CEO of Headbands for Hope

“Authenticity is activism: on stage, my differences are celebrated. It’s OK for us to have multiple skill sets — in fact, we should celebrate them!

You can have it all, just not always all at once. Even the best-laid plans sometimes take a turn… just remember that nothing is permanent.” — Carly Prentis Jones, performer and senior program director for artists & organizations at North Carolina Arts Council

“Change and life transitions are inevitable. If I fail, if I suck, if I’m not having that much fun — it doesn’t matter, because I learned something, and I grew. The right doors will open for you when you follow your heart. Don’t bubble-wrap your life, and take care of your mental health.” — Cari Roccaro, midfielder for North Carolina Courage

“We all are given a moral compass, we all are given intuition in some way, and you have to allow yourself to lead with that in order to make the best decisions possible. It took me a while to realize that I was not one- dimensional, that I am a universe within myself, and I have to operate as one. Lean all the way into uncertainty.” — Victoria Scott-Miller, owner of Liberation Station bookstore

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BIG NIGHT IN FOR THE ARTS On March 11, the United Arts Council presented its Big Night In for the Arts, a fundraising initiative broadcast live on WRAL-TV. The superstar line-up included actress and Raleigh native Ariana DeBose; country music artist Scotty McCreery, originally from Garner; Branford Marsalis, the renowned Durham-based saxophonist; actor and playwright Mike Wiley, based in Chatham County; and Chapel Hill folk duo Mandolin Orange. Mitchell-Casteel developed a creative pick-up menu for guests to enjoy while watching the show.

Laura Gunter, Mark Gunter, Mika Drew, Julian Drew, Donna Heffring, Peter Heffring The Magic of African Rhythm

Catering by Mitchell-Casteel

Charlie Brady, Charles Phaneuf, Lauren Kennedy Brady

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HEMLINES FOR HEARTS In February, students Caroline Diaz, Lauren Elson, Emma Gibson, Lindsey Seidenstein, Alexis Shockley, and Daryn Wilkerson from NC State's Wilson College of Textiles displayed their creations at Crabtree Valley Mall as part of Hemlines for Hearts, a service learning design competition in partnership with the American Heart Association.

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TRIANGLE WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE On Saturday, February 6, The Triangle Wine & Food Experience broadcast its Livestreamed Celebration & Auction to benefit Frankie Lemmon School & Development Center. Guests had the opportunity to pick up appetizer platters and drinks from Ashley Christensen’s AC Restaurant Group for their at-home celebrations. The event raised more than $1 million for the school.

Stuart Swann, Chad Burdette, Christie Fennebresque, Laura Swann, Courtney Burdette, Etta Buckman, Jack Fennebresque, Robert Long

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STEIN’S FURNITURE DESIGNER OPEN HOUSE On February 12, Stein’s Furniture & Lacquer Studio held a Designer Open House. They showcased their newly designed front showroom with lacquered pieces for sale and a back room filled with unfinished pieces. Raleigh designers were invited to tour the inventory, meet new team members, and see expanded customization offerings.

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Decorations Shannon Cassell

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Hope Lives in A Place To Call Home

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 | 7PM

More than anything right now, we believe that the world needs hope. The communities we serve are filled with some of the most inspiring children and families we’ve ever met, with stories of resiliency, perseverance, and hope. Join us for a memorable virtual event to share in a few of these heartwarming stories and to celebrate family and the hope that lives in a place to call home. Please register by April 8 to receive the event link: give.chsnc.org/aptch

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STARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARDS On February 17, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association hosted its Stars of the Industry awards ceremony at The Pavilion at the Angus Barn. Max Trujillo and Matt Weiss of the NC Food & Beverage Podcast emceed the event, and Charles Winston Jr. and Wil O’Neal of Winston’s Grille were named Restaurateurs of the Year.

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Charles Winston Jr., Wil O'Neal

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