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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‘The Grand Duke’ – Thursday and Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm – For 54 seasons, The Durham Savoyards have presented the classics of Gilbert and Sullivan, and now they’ve made it to the pair’s final collaboration, “The Grand Duke,” which follows a troupe of actors attempting to stage a quiet coup to overthrow the
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By now you might be clued in to Funny Girl Farm. Owned by the Abrams family, it sits on 180 acres of land off Erwin Road near the Orange County boarder. They’ve got bok choy, swiss chard, herbs, beets, radishes … the list goes on and on. Also, 1,400 shitake mushroom logs and more 600
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Artist Catherine Edgerton showcases seven multimedia stained glass kaleidoscopes at The Carrack in April. Through books, drawings and kaleidoscopes, “Bottled Light: Exploring Mental Health in an Insane Society” is intended to raise awareness of mental health issues in the Durham community. Catherine’s kaleidoscopes were created for the Kaleidoscope Gift Project, a program in which pieces are
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Creek Week – Thursday-Sunday, various times – Learn about creek ecosystems while also helping to keep them clean. At various locations throughout Durham, you’ll have a chance to really get your hands dirty by picking up litter, and you can join in on pub trivia afterwards. MEZCLA – Through Sunday – The Carrack hosts this new
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