One of the largest and most influential modern dance festivals in the world kicked off its 82nd season last Thursday at the Durham Performing Arts Center with Shen Wei Dance Arts, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. This season of the American Dance Festival was dedicated to Dr. Charles “Chuck” Davis, distinguished teacher, […]
Beverages, thankfully, are going the way of food in our area. Now that we have amazing ingredients, restaurants and artisan food products, our options are growing by the day when it comes to craft beers, sodas, ciders, meads, spirits and even bitters. Pittsboro is reaping the benefits of this – a pretty fast progression considering
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Each week, we share – through pictures – what the folks behind Durham Mag have been doing around town. We’re always out and about, just because we love this place; we hope you’ll comment with what you’ve been doing, too! Rose’s Meat Market and Sweet Shop Assistant Editor Jessica Stringer has been on a quest to satisfy her
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Beaver lovers across Durham gathered together on Saturday, June 6, to celebrate the 11th annual Beaver Queen Pageant at Duke Park meadow. Fitting with this year’s Bollywood theme, the five contestants were clad in a variety of eccentric and colorful beaver costumes. Seven judges dressed in equally outlandish outfits, known as the “Board of Corruption,” critiqued
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Imagine yourself locked in a room of clues and codes with friends, family members, co-workers or even strangers. You are given an hour to solve puzzles, crack codes and locate the key that leads to your escape. Sound thrilling? The experience is real at Bull City Escape. A popular city attraction around the world, Durham
Double Capture – Through June 13 – An exhibition of ephemeral monochromatic paintings and an interactive paper installation by freehand artist Erin Oliver, displaying a series of works exploring nature’s cycles of destruction and regrowth. An opening reception will be held on Friday from 6-9pm, with a special dance performance by Killian Manning/No Forwarding Address at
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Each week, we share – through pictures – what the folks behind Durham Mag have been doing around town. We’re always out and about, just because we love this place; we hope you’ll comment with what you’ve been doing, too! Counting House Did you know that Counting House is now offering lunch every Monday-Friday from 11am–2pm? VP of
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We asked a few of our Taste 2015 participants their favorite local beverage, their thoughts on the most underrated Southern food, where they would eat their last meal in the Triangle, which local chefs are on the rise and much more. Watch as Chef/Owner Jason Smith of Harvest 18, 18 Seaboard and Cantina 18; Josh
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The June/July 2015 issue, which is complimentary, can be found on newsstands at Sam’s Quik Shop, Whole Foods, The Regulator Bookshop, Parker & Otis, Foster’s Market, Guglhupf, Toast and others. We’d love to know what you think of our summer issue – send us a note and stay in touch with us via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Duke Campus Club, an organization for Duke-affiliated women, recently elected new officials to represent the club’s second century. The 2015-16 Executive Board includes President Joy Dunlap (2015-2016), President-Elect (2016-2017) Anne Alexander, VP of Communications Barbara VanDewoestine, VP of Membership Diane Staton, Secretary Jenny Blazing and Treasurer Pam Swinney, along with Past President Jean Carden. Duke
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