‘Driving Miss Norma’ – Thursday, 7pm – Tim Bauerschmidt, Ramie Liddle and their dog, Ringo, will be at The Regulator Bookshop for a reading and to sign their new book. When Tim’s mother, Miss Norma, was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she was advised to undergo surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. But instead of confining herself to a hospital bed for […]
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After nearly 30 years – spent at UNC and then as a banker, a photography studio owner and portrait artist, and an area development manager mostly in New York City – the Durham native returned home in 2009 to enter the nonprofit world, specifically as the executive director at Caring House, which supports Duke Cancer
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Moogfest – Thursday-Sunday, times vary – Moogfest, the synthesis of music, art and technology, returns to Durham for a second year. During the day, the whole family can enjoy talks, presentations and workshops – including a Michael Stipe installation – that explore how emerging sonic technology can influence change. At night, festival-goers can experience cutting-edge music in venues throughout the city.
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Susan moved to Durham 12 years ago from Connecticut. She and her husband, Ben (a Durham native), live north of the Eno River in Durham. Susan has three grown sons: Alex, Philip and Ted Russo. Susan grew up on a farm in southern Illinois, where success was something she could hold and taste after each
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Pixies – Thursday, 7:30pm – Pixies, one of the most influential alt/rock bands of all time, bring their signature mix of psychedelia, dissonance, surf-rock and loud-quiet-loud to the DPAC stage with special guests Cymbals Eat Guitars. Fans can expect a set list comprised of the classics and rarities as well as newer songs from “Indie Cindy” and
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Seven years ago, Bettina – who grew up in Raleigh and majored in middle grades education at UNC – spent a summer in college as a part-time teacher at Durham-based Student U, a college-access nonprofit that supports students from middle school through college. After graduation, Bettina became the organization’s third full-time employee. Now it employs
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Drivers racing north on Roxboro Street might not notice the boys in French blue dress shirts and striped ties milling about near the sidewalk, or the sign at the intersection with East Trinity Avenue that reads “Durham Nativity School.” But those familiar with the institution say it’s one of the city’s little-known treasures. An independent
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Most people try to get bugs out of buildings, but Central Park School for Children welcomes them in. A new project taken on by third-grade teacher Chanel Carrell led to the installation of an “observation hive” of bees at the school, which helps students become excited and engaged in learning about the environment. After a
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DCLT’s 30th Anniversary – Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm – The Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) invites you to attend its 30th anniversary celebration at The Cookery to honor ‘A Generation of Building Homes, Community and Trust, reflecting on the past, recognizing and honoring the contributions of those who made it possible and moving towards the future. A wine
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Read our May 2017 issue – featuring stories from several local runners, plus two homes with beautiful gardens – online! To get you started, here is a quick recap of what it holds: FEATURES 22 Phil Freelon’s Design for Living The distinguished architect aims to make an impact on ALS research at Duke 38 Blooming
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