Let me preface this by saying I’m inherently lazy when it comes to physical exercise. I’d rather walk – more like stroll – to the ends of the earth before embarrassing myself doing squats or scissor jumps in some trendy aerobics class. Thankfully for me, there are other options, such as the relatively new craze […]
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As a musician, the one thing that sets my nerves on edge during the holiday season is the seemingly endless loop of canned music played in most public places. There are days when I grit my teeth and think, “If I hear the Johnny Mathis recording of ‘Sleigh Ride’ just once more…” The trouble is,
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We had a blast celebrating with Triangle Family Services at its 14th annual Gingerbread Benefit. These gingerbread houses are true works of art! This delicious Harvest 18 mixed green salad comes complete with apples, blackberries, almonds, shrimp and honey balsamic dressing. American Meltdown‘s Scarborough Fare hit the spot while we were holiday shopping at The Streets at
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The Animal Protection Society of Durham held its annual Tails at Twilight Gala at The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club to benefit the Durham shelter and its animals. More than 260 guests participated in silent and live auctions and raffles at the Wizard of Oz-themed event, raising $127,500 to help “animals in need find the
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At this point, it’s a cliché: This year has been a downer. A drag. Worthy of a do-over. So Inspire MEdia Network – the Durham nonprofit that focuses on kindness and empathy – is winding down 2016 by focusing on the good, as per usual. On Thursday, Dec. 22 at 6pm, Inspire Media is hosting
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Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” – Thursday and Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm; Sunday, 2pm and 5pm – Your heart is sure to grow three sizes while watching the magic on stage as this holiday classic comes to life at the Durham Performing Arts Center. To complement busy holiday schedules, a 5pm show has
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Parker & Otis‘ pimento grilled cheese is just as good at dinnertime as it is at lunch! Plus, no lunch crowds to worry about! Just a dog and his records … we couldn’t help snapping a pic of this adorable scene at Hunky Dory when we stopped in to browse over the weekend. Our usual
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Read our December/January 2017 issue in full. To get you started, here is a quick recap of what it holds: FEATURES 40 Your Guide to Stress-Free Holidays Experts give advice on winter wardrobe, mixology, appetizers, decor and a festive playlist to usher in the season 58 Talking Traditions Durham longtimers share their beloved holiday memories
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Here’s what we’ve heard around town. Send us your news, from births to awards, new biz and more, to noted@legacy.durhammag.com. In the News Durham Distillery was the runner-up in USA Today’s “Best Craft Gin Distillery” category of the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2016. The Durham-Chapel Hill area was listed at No. 10 on GoodCall’s
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Here’s a win-win scenario: Give a unique gift that also serves to protect the most endangered mammal on the planet – Madagascar’s lemurs. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club once again launches a holiday-themed children’s coloring book, “Maky’s Holiday Adventures at The Inn” – and with every book sold, proceeds will go to the Duke
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