You may notice some differences in our August 2017 issue. We’ve been busy all summer long designing a new look for our magazines, one that we believe is reflective of our city-on-the-rise. We’ve also added some departments – like our new parenting section and Star Power interviews with celebrities who will soon be heading to […]
‘Native Soil’ – Thursday, 6-8pm – An opening reception will be held for Shane Charles Smith’s latest exhibit at The Carrack. Smith is a conceptual artist who utilizes the natural fluid state of combined soft and hard substances like wax, oil and unfired clay along with the solid materials of copper, cement and glass to create works
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Walking into Stuart Albright‘s classroom at Jordan High School, the first thing you notice are the book jackets covering the wall. This is not surprising, given that Stuart is an English and writing teacher. Up close, the book jackets – from “Officer Love’s Jurisdiction” to “Lyrical Gold” to “Sing Me This Song” – look like
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Five years ago, champions and staffers of the American Dance Festival (ADF) saw a long-held dream fulfilled. For the first time, ADF claimed permanent dance studio space. “Now, in people’s minds, we’re seen as year-round, not just a seasonal festival,” says Executive Director Jodee Nimerichter. The 5,000-square-foot Samuel H. Scripps Studios occupies the second floor
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‘Big Fish’ – Thursday, 7-9pm – The Nasher Museum at Duke University presents the beloved movie as part of its ongoing film series. In this film, directed by Tim Burton and adapted from the best-selling novel written by Hillsborough-based author Daniel Wallace, you’ll discover that Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He
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Open House at Horse and Buggy Press and Friends – Thursday, 5-8pm – Owner Dave Wofford hosts an open house in his new studio, a former grocery store on Broad Street between Oval Park Grille and Watts Grocery. Dave has curated a 500-square-foot gallery and showroom space, which features the work of dozens of established artists and
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The Rostamis’ home near Jordan High School in south Durham is shaded by pines along a winding suburban street. Walking through the front door – which is ever-changing in color, I’m told – you find well-kept antiques; sturdy, hand-built furniture; and natural decor. And, most significantly, you meet the Rostamis – Laleh and Reza –
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Atmosp’hair Bringing the style of the “Glam Voyage” collection by Framesi, these red tones do not fade and are perfect for vacations, fiery as a Hawaiian sunset. The Atmos team chose a glamour razor pixie haircut for this style with a high gloss using Oribe Star Glow styling wax and finished with Session Spray by
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Good Vibes Only Music Festival – Thursday, 6pm; Friday, 8pm; and Saturday, 8pm – This premiere event is a three-day music festival taking place downtown. On Thursday, rock out at The Mothership with an artist meet-and-greet, beer, pizza, games and prizes. DJ Tokyo plays nostalgic hits of the ’90s. On Friday, the Ultimate Glow Bar Crawl will take
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What do you get when an Argentinian of Italian and Czech descent, trained in a classical Swiss hospitality school and a veteran of some of the best San Francisco restaurants, opens a wine bar downtown? One of the most eclectic, exciting and, dare we say, weird wine lists in North Carolina. Esteban Brunello, proprietor of
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