Helena Cragg is a computer scientist turned business owner, real estate agent and residential remodeling contractor. She moved to Durham 14 years ago and jumpstarted the LGBTQ Center of Durham, which found a permanent location in October 2015. You can find her around town at The Carolina Theatre, DPAC, Beyù Caffè and Cocoa Cinnamon. Dissatisfied […]
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In Durham, the go-to, judgment-free place for questions about raising kids is the SoDu Parents Posse, a Facebook group composed of more than 5,000 members. Queries range from how to help preschoolers make friends to what to do when a toddler swallows dental floss. The site’s founder is Kat Benson, a 37-year-old former preschool art
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Helping fuel Durham’s booming innovation economy are entrepreneurial hubs like American Underground, iNvictus Office Center, ReCity and Duke University’s new Innovation & Entrepreneurship Bullpen, as well as a growing number of high-growth, high-impact enterprises. Adding to this growth is the 15-acre Durham Innovation District already underway just west of downtown with an expected 1 million
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Lee Smith – Thursday, 7pm – The New York Times bestselling author and Hillsborough resident reads from “Dimestore: A Writer’s Life” at The Regulator Bookshop. Celebrate the paperback release of this memoir that outlines a life of storytelling. Here Comes the Funny Tour – Thursday, 7:30pm – Comic geniuses Adam Sandler, David Spade, Nick Swardson and Rob Schneider
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Lo & Behold Activated charcoal and rosemary face mask, $9-$10. Vesta Apothecary “Soothing Lavender” calendula healing salve, $9. Fillaree “Soap + Suds” body wash in tangerine and clove (16 oz.), $18 and konjac fruit fiber sponge, $8. Durham Beard Supply Co. Beard oil, $15.
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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival – Thursday through Sunday, times vary – Celebrate the documentary film festival’s 20th anniversary with a cinematic look back on 20 years of Full Frame, a retrospective featuring many of the notable films, filmmakers and special moments from over the years. In addition to VIP events, ticketed shows and outdoor
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Kidznotes and the nationally known hip-hop/classical instrument duo Black Violin teamed up in March to host Unite Durham, a benefit for the Durham-based nonprofit that trains underserved K-12 students to play instruments. A dinner at The Rickhouse (including special performances by Kidznotes students) was followed by a concert by Black Violin at The Carolina Theatre
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Rebecca “Becky” Simmons fell in love with Durham when she arrived in 1996 to attend Duke, where she also earned her master’s degree. Younger sisters Rachael Price and Kate Senner were equally captivated and soon joined her. Wanting to launch a business that maximized their strengths, they opened Tre Bella Florist in 2005. While Kate
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Read our April 2017 issue – featuring the stories of 12 incredible women in our community – online! To get you started, here is a quick recap of what it holds: EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN 50 Amy Sliffe Blue Whistler Farm 52 Bettina Umstead Student U 53 The Honorable Marcia H. Morey Chief District Court Judge of
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When asked what he thinks is the draw of Lucky’s, chef and co-owner Drew Brown notes the friendly atmosphere and, of course, the tasty offerings: “I’m happy with how our [food is] familiar,” he says. “We have a very straight-forward approach to making classic sandwiches – with a few creative flourishes here and there –
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