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Carol Dowd and AynMonique Klahre shooting Behind the Scenes at Art in Bloom. WALTER’s roundup of gatherings, celebrations, and virtual fun around the Triangle.

90 Behind the Scenes at Art in Bloom 92 Evening on the Piazza 92 Day of Service 92 Art in the Garden 93 Drinks & Design 93 Ana Guzman Exhibit Opening 94 Five Points Feasy

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ART in BLOOM

On June 16, WALTER released Behind the Scenes at Art in Bloom, an exclusive video showcasing the makers behind the North Carolina Museum of Art’s popular Art in Bloom event. This year, Art in Bloom was held over two weekends, with more than 30 participating floral designers creating floral arrangements inspired by art in the NCMA’s permanent collection. WALTER editor Ayn-Monique Klahre spoke with floral designers Ailsa Tessier, Morgan Howell Moylan, and Carol Dowd about their process as they pulled the final pieces together on-site. WALTER would like to thank our sponsors Fink’s Jewelers, Design Lines Signature, Green Front Interiors & Rugs, and Specialists in Plastic Surgery for making this video event possible. Special thanks to Workshop Media for bringing the video to life.

An arrangmement by Ailsa Tessier and Jenna Fowlkes of The Flower Shuttle.

Catherine Mangum Phelps of the Hillsborough Garden Club explains her inspiration.

Staffers from A Prideful Place work on their piece.

The Workshop Media team sets up photography and video equipment

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS! WALTER and Design Lines Signature asked readers to #bloomwhereyoureplanted and make their own arrangements inspired by art in their homes. Here are four beautiful creations.

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EVENING ON THE PIAZZA On May 7, Il Palio at the Siena Hotel hosted bartender Carrie Brogren from Chapel Hill-Carrboro Foodies for An Evening on the Piazza. Brogan and Il Palio beverage manager Annabel Butler created cocktails with North Carolina spirits, served with oysters shucked by chef Adam Rose. Penny’s Bend performed and a portion of proceeds benefitted Orange County Meals on Wheels.

Guests at the event Freshly shucked oysters Andrew Forester, Adam Rose

Guests at the event

DAY OF SERVICE Rotary Club of Raleigh and Rotary Club of Southeast Raleigh participated in a district-wide day of service on April 17, when nearly 200 Rotarians served organizations including Habitat for Humanity ReStores, Girls and Boys Clubs, Healing Transitions, and Oak City Cares. The event raised over $7,000 for the Raleigh club’s partner nonprofits.

Judy Goergen, Christy Satacana, Carrie Larsen Suffern, Alex Kensinger

Front row: Van Sapp, Byron Laws, Mia Davis, Mary Farrar, Chalisa Williams, Sevealyn Smith, Pamela Blizzard. Back row: Mael Lumas, Anna Rose, Sam Dardenh

ART IN THE GARDEN

On the evening of Saturday, June 5, Conduit for Change artist and leadership coach Mary-Michele Nidiffer of North Hills StyleFinder Boutique hosted an Art in the Garden dinner party at The Well Fed Community Garden. Guests participated in an art class led by Conduit for Change owner Annelies Gentile then enjoyed garden fresh fair including a spinach and sweet potato satay with a yogurt and beet salad and dark chocolate covered strawberries.

Guests at Art in the Garden

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DRINKS & DESIGN On May 23, 125 guests gathered to support The Green Chair Project. Guests enjoyed cocktails from Junction West, snacks from Nosh Raleigh and a chance to bid on 14 designer chairs reimagined to support the programs of The Green Chair Project. TGCP reuses essential furnishings donated by our community to help neighbors in need and provides beds for children in Wake County.

Catherine Currin, Kim Ridge, Rae Marie Czuhai, Graham Satisky, Jackie Craig, Lakeisha George, Robin Madison, Suzi Bevacqua, Katie Dukes

Liane Ricci, Antoine Ponton, Ryan Lenz, Tula Summerford, Warté Moore

Janet Dixon, Lynn Dixon Astra Ball, Kenneth Ball

ANA GUZMAN EXHIBIT OPENING

On Friday May 7, Gallery C hosted a party to celebrate the debut North Carolina exhibition of work by Cuban painter Ana Guzman. Known for her bold use of color in scenes inspired by her childhood, Guzman spoke with guests about her process and inspiration.

Glen Sappie, Ruth Sappie, Ana Guzman, Charlene Newsom, Leah Finch, Julio Guzman

Ana Guzman, Charlotte Tart, Teresa Daniels Julio Guzman, Ana Guzman

Robert Huckabee, Ana Guzman Ana Guzman, Charlene Newsom

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FIVE POINTS FEAST After a long year of being cooped up, a group of close friends threw a dinner party for Kyla Brazel’s 50th birthday. Allison Smith, party planning extraordinaire, and Kyla’s husband, Joe, led the team that converted wooden pallets, outdoor pillows, and handmade oyster shell napkin holders into a table set for a Five Points Feast. Guests enjoyed the party well into the night.

Sharon Hansen, Allison Smith, Ron Price, Lisa Price, Tommy Tant, Shannon Tant, Leslie Howes, Kyla Brazel, Joe Brazel, Mike Williamson, Lissa Williamson, Kristen Harvey, Adam Howes, Jessica McIntyre, Josh Hansen

Fruit and photos The spread

The scene for the evening

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Exteriors of historic Hayes Barton @steadyfilm

@Sloanctanner I used to walk by those houses every day for years and years. @lolosphotos That first house is my favorite when walking in the neighborhood! So cool. I thought I was about to see interior photos and was soooo excited. @Ericadelong So pretty. Studio scenes with Jessica Johnson Moore of @littlegreyline. The former architect turns Oxford shirts passed down from fathers & grandfathers into classic heirloom children’s clothing. SP Murray from our June issue.

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@Jsgadd That is so beautiful! I love the storybook details and the intimate scale of the rooms inside! @jenschaafsma It is Storybook and Whimsical… BEAUTIFUL home, Kim! @Astukoste Gorgeous! I love the fireplace.