We closed on our first home at the end of October. Ah, the joys of homeownership. (If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that …) It’s no surprise that we had a few tasks to tackle. Hardware stores became our second homes as we searched for tools we never needed before, floodlights, […]
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One of the most popular features of Durham Magazine since we started in April 2008 has been our monthly “How We Live” feature – basically, a look inside the homes and lifestyles of people in the community. From couples with young kids to empty nesters and retirees, it’s always fascinating to see what ingenious elements
Our Favorite Rooms From 10 Years of Photographing Durham Homes Read More »
Freelancer’s Happy Hour – Thursday, 5-7pm – Raise your glass with your fellow freelancers at this networking and community building event at Durty Bull Brewing Company. Good company is guaranteed, and all proceeds from the event will go to the Helius Foundation to provide coaching and mentoring for entrepreneurs. Carolina Lightnin’ – Thursday, 7pm –
Weekend at a Glance: Slow Ryed Cider, Spring and St. Patrick’s Day Read More »
A program that started in a little yellow house 40 years ago is now the go-to resource for Triangle families whose children struggle academically. When it opened in 1977, The Hill Center was a facet of Durham Academy (DA). In 1980, the center was dedicated to founder George Watts Hill and changed its name from
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Teen Meetup: Abstract Expressionism – Thursday, 5-7pm – Teens are invited to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University to discuss abstract pieces contributed by artists of African descent within the exhibit “Solidary & Solitary.” This painting workshop is led by Durham artist Candy Carver. Space is limited; advance registration required. Reception for Southern Insurrections – Thursday, 5-8pm – A reception featuring
Weekend at a Glance: Tours, Tennis and Food Trucks Read More »
RISE UP Michael Goodmon takes a moment to consider the question: How to sum up the transformation of downtown in the last decade, from empty storefronts in a crashing economy to today’s building boom and climbing skyscrapers? “To be fair,” he begins with a slight sigh. “We only have one skyscraper. One. Everybody relax, it’s
The People and Places Instrumental in Building the Bull City Read More »
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The Scrap Exchange – Thursday, 11am-2pm – The Scrap Exchange will hold two behind-the-scenes tours that will last approximately 30 minutes. Each tour will begin near the greeters desk at the front entrance. Attendees also have the chance to learn about future plans to create a Reuse Arts District in the Lakewood Shopping
Weekend at a Glance: Phantom, Films and Fans Read More »
It’s evident by the number of cranes dotting Durham’s landscape that our city is in the middle of a major growth spurt, and it’s not just builders and investors who view this as prime time for new opportunity. The fact that we have seen several well-known restaurants expand and open up a second (sometimes third!)
A Second Wind for Our Food Scene Read More »
Solidary & Solitary – Thursday, 10am – Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University presents its newest exhibition that illustrates the contribution that artists of African descent have made to the evolution of abstract art from 1940s to the present. Solidary & Solitary: The Joyner/Giuffrida Collection is the first large-scale public exhibition to bring together a lineage
Weekend at a Glance: Art, Action and Amazement Read More »
Congratulations on being nominated for our annual poll. Please encourage your friends, family and customers to vote for you now through March 16. Click here to take the survey! If you’d like to promote that your business is nominated, feel free to use the following high-resolution marketing materials on social media, emails or your websites, or
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