National Rosenwald Schools Conference: Sharing the Past, Shaping the Future – Thursday, 3:30-5pm – Opening Plenary with Congressman G. K. Butterfield, regional music and inspiring stories. In the early 20th century, Rosenwald Schools served as centers of the community activity and symbols of pride among African-American communities. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; Free; […]
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It’s a study in simplicity at Primal, and the Calimocho Manhattan is no exception. Well, except for the burning orange peel – that’s a little more elaborate. These two classic drinks marry in a blend of bourbon whiskey, Regan’s orange bitters and red wine-cola reduction, although the cola is not your average Coke. “We don’t
Double Capture – Through June 13 – An exhibition of ephemeral monochromatic paintings and an interactive paper installation by freehand artist Erin Oliver, displaying a series of works exploring nature’s cycles of destruction and regrowth. Join in The Draw (free experimental drawing workshop) with Tedd Anderson + special science talk and demos to enlighten your art
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“All you need to know in life, you can learn by growing a garden.” That was Kip Frey’s belief, and his two young sons, Andrew and Sam, reaped what he sowed. Well, what they sowed. “So, my brother and I grew up growing all these vegetables that we didn’t really have fun eating,” Sam (pictured
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“Eccentric” is definitely the word you’d use to describe the new Gonza Tacos, which opened its doors in the former 604 West Village space in February this year; cousins Gonza Salamanca and Carlos Rodriguez established the first restaurant in North Raleigh in 2011 and the second in Wake Forest in 2013. From the Latino pop culture murals on
South Durham is seemingly inundated with chain restaurants, making the lunch choices plentiful, though not local. If you’re looking to switch up your options, add Primal Food & Spirits to your usual rotation. The 100% gluten-free restaurant now offers a lunch menu that ranges from a light kale salad to the comfort of meatloaf. While
Back Porch Music on the Lawn – Thursday, 6pm – The Celtic rock of Scythian with the Mark Schimick String Band continues the free summer concert series. Food and beverages are available at American Tobacco restaurants; picnics and coolers welcome, just no glass. American Tobacco Amphitheater, 318 Blackwell St.; Free; 919-433-1566 The History of Cohousing
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ACC Baseball Championship – Through Sunday – Play ball! The top 10 ACC teams, including UNC and N.C. State, play in a tournament in the newly refurbished Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; $10 per game, $50 for a weekend pass; 919-956-2855 Conversation with Jim Grimsley – Thursday, 6pm –
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The Hendrick Durham Auto Mall, previously located on South Roxboro Street, combined with Performance Chevrolet – another Hendrick Automotive Group General Motors dealership formerly on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard – to open the new, renamed Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Southpoint at 127 Kentington Drive adjacent to The Streets at Southpoint. The new facility offers 73,000
Pippin – Through Sunday, times vary – Broadway’s four-time Tony award-winning musical production takes over the Durham Performing Arts Center’s stage for eight shows over six days. Packed with creative choreography and uplifting songs from the composer of Wicked, this new production – directed by Diane Paulus and featuring the acrobatics of Les 7 Doigts
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