Isa honed her skills in corporate America but found herself eager to use her talents to give back. She was also motivated to honor her late father, Doval, who tragically died when the bus he had chartered to bring local teens to Hampton University’s Open House Day crashed in April 2013. With the development of […]
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We asked the experts at Aura Salon & Boutique what colors and trends they were seeing on fingertips this season. “Stamped nails continue to be a design used by professionals throughout the year. Other graphic designs that are trending include: Swarovski crystals, glitter, negative space (as illustrated by nail No. 4) and ombre designs. CND Vinylux
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On April 11, Briana Brough photographed one of our Women’s Issue honorees Jessamyn Stanley, an international yoga teacher, writer and blogger who has more than 169,000 followers on Instagram.
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Although it was rainy and unseasonably chilly outdoors, inside The Blue Note Grill it was warm and alive with excitement for musical guest The Soul Rebels. The community gathered for the free concert, dubbed the President’s Party, which marked the launch of The Art of Cool Festival extending through the weekend. Key musical highlights for the festival
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With influences like Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and Appalachian spirituals, it’s no wonder Kamara Thomas feels right at home down South. We talked to the musician and relocated Brooklynite about the power of community and life with two young kids. “We live up near the Eno at the northern Durham County border,” Kamara says. “We love
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels‘ Stacey Yusko previews a special May 12 fundraiser and talks about how she’s been involved with the nonprofit since she was a little girl. Plus, Andrea offers an overview of the Art of Cool Festival, returning to Durham from May 6-8 and boasting a lineup that includes Terence Blanchard, Thundercat
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“The Abstract Truth” – Thursday – June 5 – In partnership with the Art of Cool Festival, Pleiades Gallery presents a visual art exhibit for lovers of jazz, soul, funk and R&B. “Purple Rain” – Thursday, 7pm – In tribute to the legendary musician, The Carolina Theatre is offering a free screening of Prince’s 1984 box-office
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Brunch – a crab cake topped with a fried egg and asparagus – from Foster’s Market is the best way to start the weekend. Managing Editor Amanda MacLaren frequently works from Cocoa Cinnamon‘s new location on Hillsborough Road — she ordered her iced coffee to-go on this day, but couldn’t resist lounging in the shade for
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← Night-In Tin (1 gallon of popcorn), $19 and $11.40 for refills. The Mad Popper. ← Niessing Acrobat steel ring with synthetic sapphire, $385. Hamilton Hill Jewelry. ← Subscription of local flowers: $60 for 4 weeks, $114 for 8 weeks and $150 for 12 weeks. Pine State Flowers. ← Handmade Ugandan
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Museum of Life and Science was recognized at No. 8 on the “Top 20 N.C. Tourist Attractions of 2015” list compiled by Carolina Publishing & Associates. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey recognized Durham as No. 2 on their list of Top 10 Most Educated Mid-Sized Metros, with 44.8% of the city (25 years
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