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The most sought-after holiday goods — all from Triangle retailers.

FINK’S JEWELERS

Bold yet feminine, this 18 karat gold medallion necklace from the Roberto Coin Obelisco Collection features .20 carats of diamonds. $5,250

GREAT OUTDOOR PROVISION COMPANY

Whether they’re camping or on the couch, the packable, quick-drying Rumpl blanket will keep them toasty. From $69

ALLEY TWENTY SIX

Make superior cocktails at home with cocktail syrups handcrafted in Durham by one of America’s best bar programs. $13 each

RELIABLE JEWELRY

Inside a white-gold setting, blue topaz and diamonds combine to create delicate floral studs that can be dressed up or down. $495

Nothing Finer

For the Carolina fan: the Tar Heel Toile print on this set of bamboo pajamas features delicate illustrations of Chapel Hill icons. From $84

ELLA’S POPCORN

This delicious limited-edition Holiday Collection is perfect for everyone on your list. Peppermint Cookie-O, Gingerbread & Hot Cocoa. $33 for trio box

PAYSAGE HOME

Around four feet tall and rendered in antiqued brass, this Majestic Stag Statue makes a seasonal statement indoors or out. $1,065

MAIN & TAYLOR SHOE SALON

From the street to the slopes, this showstopping solid knit hat with a genuine fur pom-pom will keep them warm. From $90

Usu Candles

Six gifts in one! The Mini Candle Sample Box holds 2-ounce scented candles, from mandarin and coconut to amber and bergamot. $35

THE RALEIGH RINGERS

Gift the sounds of the season: tickets to The Raleigh Ringers’ concert December 17 & 18 at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. From $14

DESIGNED

For Joy

This handmade tote bag is large enough for a small laptop and comes in eight colors with a mix-andmatch strap. Its sales benefit women in crisis. $159

ZEST CAFE & HOME ART

In brilliant hues with chic modern styling, these glasses make any beverage holiday-worthy $12.95 each for stemless glasses, $14.95 each for stemmed glasses

Tourism Partnership Of Surry County

Perfect for a long weekend: the Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport covers 18 tastings at wineries and breweries. $145 for two-person passport

North Carolina Symphony

Give the gift of music! Celebrate music icons with tickets to upcoming shows like Aretha: A Tribute or Revolution: The Music of the Beatles. From $30

Blue Water Spa

Rejuvenate a loved one with a gift card to the spa voted Best Medical Spa in Raleigh in 2021 and 2022 by WRAL and Midtown Magazine. $250

GREAT OUTDOOR PROVISION CO.

The most compact rocking camp chair, the KickBack Rocker’s easy to tote from the backyard to the ball field — and comes in lots of color options! $65

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES

These Murano glass bird figurines are handblown in Italy and finished with shimmering Aventurine. No two are alike. $54 each

RALEIGH DIAMOND

Always the perfect gift, these classic diamond studs come in all sizes for every style and budget. Starting at $99; $2,100 as shown (1 carat total weight)

CAROLINA BALLET

From Dec. 10-24, see Zalman Raffael’s reenvisioning of The Nutcracker that’s made for today’s audiences r — but still true to its historic roots. From $27

PEPPERTRAIN JEWELRY

The flowing edges and earthy green of the Liz Earrings combine to create a tour de force in this exclusive collaboration with Vert & Vogue. $95

WILDERS

Elevate meals at home with Eastern North Carolina raised Full-blood Wagyu, Berkshire Pork and Pasture Raised Chicken From $110 for bundle (as shown)

WALTER MAGAZINE

Deliver a monthly read that celebrates the best of Raleigh art, culture, people, cuisine and more $25 for one-year subscription at the north carolina museum of history

Curated by the GRAMMY Museum orth histo®r

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february 26, 2023

Highlights f rom country music ’ s female trailblazers shared through their instruments and costumes, this exhibition features artists f rom Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton to Taylor Swift and Rhiannon Giddens.

exhibit programs:

Southern Songbirds Sooututh S emceed by legendary country music artist Jim Lauderdale: cou co

• Tift Merritt: Sat., Dec. 10 at 7 p.m

• Alice Gerrard: Sun., Dec. 11 at 3 p..m.

• Rissi Palmer: Sat., Jan. 21 at 7 p.mm.

Musci + Prose emceed by award-winninng jouranlist and author Dave Menconi:

• Black Country Music: Listening f for Revolutions, Dr. Francesca Roysster Fri., Jan. 13 at 7 p.m

NEW: Museum members exhibition tickets are FREE! Visit ncmuseumofhistory.org or scan the QR code for details, full exhibition program listing, and tickets!