Features

Pet Parade 2025

Are you looking for a reason to brag on your fluffy, feathery, or scaly friends? Submit high-resolution photos of your prized pets for a chance to be featured in Wake Living's September/October issue! Entry deadline is Monday, July 25 at 5 p.m.

A Song for Every Season

Hundreds of rock band American Aquarium’s fans boarded flights, loaded cars, or crossed an ocean to attend the band’s 10th annual Roadtrip to Raleigh hometown festival at the Lincoln Theatre in early February. And some just crossed town. Here are just a few of their stories. ‘You never go to a show without a friend... Read More

25 Years of Koka Booth Amphitheatre

A new mural at Koka Booth Amphitheatre observes a major milestone for the Cary treasure, now celebrating its 25th season of concerts, fireworks, and unforgettable nights under the stars. William Lewis, Cary’s cultural arts manager, introduces the colorful scene painted on the side of the amphitheater’s concession stand: “The mural tells the story of Koka... Read More

Pay It Forward: Diaper Train

“Diapers shouldn’t be a privilege,” says Diaper Train Executive Director Katie Lowek. Instead, she asserts, “Diapers are a basic need.” Yet, there is no assistance in place for diapers. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC) do not provide diapers, and there are no federal or state programs for... Read More
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Now + Next

Play It Forward with Activate Good

Activate Good is celebrating 20 years of spreading goodness throughout the Triangle with a Play It Forward party June 27 at Marbles Kids Museum. We caught up with the nonprofit's executive director to learn more about the organization's mission, ways to help, and what's in store for the night of celebration. Introduce yourself! I’m Rose... Read More

Juneteenth in the Triangle

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, meaning its history is one of joyous celebration as well as somber reflection and remembrance, particularly in the South. “I think for many, especially for myself, it is about reflection on this transition from enslavement to freedom, and what did that mean for our... Read More

Dad-Approved Activities

Whether you're celebrating Father's Day or just looking for a sign to try something new, check out ways to rev up, unwind, explore, and live the good life. Break Stuff at iSmash  We've all thought about recreating that iconic scene from Office Space. Now you can make it a reality. The new iSmash rage... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend Events Across the Triangle

Memorial Ceremonies Apex Memorial Day Ceremony Downtown Service Memorial, Apex (corner of Saunders Street and Salem Street) 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26 This annual event typically features members of Apex public safety, Apex Town Council, and the Apex community sharing words and holding space for moments of reflection in remembrance of military personnel who... Read More
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Food + Dining

Recipe: Yogurt Panna Cotta from Figulina

Chef David Ellis offers this dish on Figulina’s Sunday brunch menu. The panna cotta are served with seasonal fruit, granola, almond butter, and chia seeds. 1 vanilla pod 3 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 12 grams gelatin sheets 1 2/3 cups whole-fat plain yogurt Scoop seeds from vanilla pod. Add seeds and... Read More

Celebrated Spirits: Yellow Umbrella

A tropical juice bomb with layers of citrus and stone fruit, Yellow Umbrella bursts with bold hop character. Citra and Mosaic shine with bright notes of mango, tangerine, and ripe peach, while Simcoe adds a subtle piney bite and hints of berry. Strata brings a final flourish of passion fruit and a touch of dank... Read More
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Life + Style

Erica Chats: Fashion: It’s More Than Skin Deep!

Fashion might seem like it’s all about staying warm and covered up, but I promise you — it’s a vibrant work of art expressing your true self. Just ask my understanding husband, who has been hearing this speech for years. Fashion is like sprinkling a bit of magic dust on your day, giving you a... Read More

Erica Chats: Travel Bougie on a Budget!

Imagine yourself lounging by the pool of a chic hotel, a delicious cocktail in hand, feeling the sun’s gentle warmth as palm trees sway around you. We all dream of that glamorous vacation vibe ... but not the price tag. With a little creativity and smart planning, it’s possible to splurge on style without overspending.... Read More
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Home + Garden

Garden Adventurer: Night-lilies

Daylilies’ blithe blossoms unfurl in morning’s glory, shine resplendent under the celestial arc of the summer sun, but then, alas, bow and fade into twilight’s quiet embrace. That sentence is not only poor poetic prose, but it’s also inaccurate because of night-blooming daylilies. Night-blooming daylilies — really? Yep. Oxymorons? You bet. The American Daylily Society... Read More

Garden Adventurer: A Moonvine Diary

Moonvine (Ipomoea alba) is a strange beauty that waits until day’s end to unfold its shimmering white, very fragrant flowers. I have enjoyed this annual ornamental ever since Methuselah was a kid. Last year, I kept an informal diary on my latest moonvine experience, just to see if I could give you enough of a... Read More
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travel

A World Away: Adventures in South Africa

When Production Manager Lauren Morris spent the first month of this year in South Africa, I was filled with questions ... so I asked them! Give us some background: What took you so far from home? On December 30, 2024, I boarded a flight headed to South Africa with my boyfriend, who was born and... Read More

Wingin’ It

In last year’s travel issue, we brought you Road Tripping for Success full of tips from a seasoned traveler with more than 50,000 miles of experience under her belt. This is the opposite of that. The week before Thanksgiving, my husband and I set out from our home in Pennsylvania with just over a... Read More
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