Museum of Life and Science celebrated its 70th birthday this August with an after-hours Science at Sunset event complete with food trucks like Baguettaboutit, Pie Pushers and Mac-Ur-Roni, music by Bulltown Strutters and outdoor activities at the Magic Wings Butterfly House, Dinosaur Trail, fossil dig and more.
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Co-owner Diane Groff and resident dogs Makana – also known as Mak – and Foster gave a warm welcome as Winston and I made our way inside Other End of the Leash’s downtown shop. “We love it when dogs and cats come into the store,” Diane says with a fresh-made treat in hand for Winnie. She provided guidance and advice as we browsed
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Julie Fowlis, Music of the Scottish Isles Come see the award-winning Gaelic singer, who you might recognize as the voice behind Disney’s “Brave” theme song, as she performs at The Carolina Theatre. Oct. 6 “Southern Accent: Seeking the American South in Contemporary Art” Exploring the complex and contested space of the American South, this exhibition
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Roberto Copa Matos and Elizabeth Turnbull never take for granted the success of their Old Havana restaurant. Whether it’s choosing local heritage pork to make dishes that reflect Havana’s heyday as a bustling 19th-century port city or creating modern meals that reflect the diversity of the Latin experience in America, they ground every decision in a guiding principle of authenticity.
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DPAC’s senior director of marketing talks about going to the Tonys, DPAC’s upcoming Broadway season (which includes “Finding Neverland” and “Fun Home”) and her favorite Broadway show of all time. And Andrea reviews a new book by Durham resident Bronwen Dickey that examines our society’s complicated relationship with pit bulls as a breed.
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Sky Watching at Jordan Lake – Thursday, 8:30-10:30pm – Catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower at a Morehead Planetarium sky watching session. Telescopes will be set up at Jordan Lake’s Ebenezer Church Recreation Area. Bring a flashlight, turn off your smartphone and prepare to be amazed by nature’s wonders. Christopher the Conquered –
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ON THE MOVE Durham Academy honored longtime teacher Marian Saffo-Cogswell’s retirement with a surprise celebration and fountain dedication. The League of Women Voters of Orange-Durham-Chatham elected Pam Oxendine (right) and Eva Rogers as its 2016-17 President and Vice President, respectively.Timothy A. Daniel was appointed head of school for Montessori Community School in May; his first
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Executive Editor Amanda MacLaren can’t resist a good grilled cheese, and American Meltdown‘s “De-Lish” with pimento cheese always hits the spot! We’re loving Lucas Taylor‘s Spruce salon’s new look. Fullsteam Brewery hosted The Patchwork Market this past weekend with local makers and vintage vendors, including Amy May Pop Art and MossHound Designs. Don’t miss the next one September
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DPAC’s senior director of marketing talks about going to the Tonys, DPAC’s upcoming Broadway season (which includes “Finding Neverland” and “Fun Home”) and her favorite Broadway show of all time. And Andrea reviews a new book by Durham resident Bronwen Dickey that examines our society’s complicated relationship with pit bulls as a breed.
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With his shop turning 11, Chaz offers a sneak peek of anniversary concerts coming up on Aug. 5 and 6 that will feature Superchunk and Brad Cook. Plus, Andrea talks about a new Music Maker Relief Foundation CD that’s full of food-inspired tracks.
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