Photos: Botanical garden celebrates holiday with free admission

Taylor Toben, Contributing Writer To celebrate the Labor Day holiday, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offered free admission to all ages on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities and attractions for both families and adults looking for something to do. Within the garden, there are more than 50 acres of vibrant plant life, […]
New ICA exhibits capture essence of fall, engage art lovers

Andrew Ringle Contributing Writer Under the high ceilings of the Markel Center, a towering steel structure climbs toward the sky. Long-leafed plants flow throughout its frame and shea butter sculptures pepper the corners and edges of the pyramidal shape. On the floors below, eerie tones float from glass bodies, occasionally creating a random sense of […]