Culture

Local Theater Company Aims to ‘Set a Standard for How Artists are Treated’ in Durham

By Durham Magazine | June 6, 2016

The Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, a nonprofit theater company, is taking steps that will enable its artists to make the standard Durham living hourly wage for their work. Breaking barriers and provoking thought, this organization has been in Durham for 11 years. They challenge societal norms, which makes their plays […]

‘Dr. Drizzle’ Inspires Discovery Education in Durham Public Schools

By Amanda MacLaren | June 2, 2016

With 20 years of teaching under her belt, Dacia Jones holds degrees in elementary education, science and music, her “true passions.” She regularly presents at the National Council of Teaching Mathematics conferences in addition to the National Science Teachers Association and International Society for Technology in Education, among others. She […]

Latest Obsessions: Date Night, Deviled Eggs & ‘Seasons of the Sea’ Dinner

By Durham Magazine | May 31, 2016

It’s officially iced coffee weather; Managing Editor Amanda MacLaren often gets through a muggy afternoon with a vanilla latte in the shade at Cocoa Cinnamon’s Geer Street location. Beyù Caffè has a new address and a new look, and we’re loving it! A quick round of tapas at Mateo before heading […]

Teacher by Day, Princess by Night

By Durham Magazine | May 31, 2016

Originally from Greenville, Elizabeth attended the N.C. School of the Arts and Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She has two undergraduate degrees in theater and music therapy, and also has a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in music education. Elizabeth settled in Durham 14 years […]

Durham Academy Alumni Tie the Knot

By Durham Magazine | May 31, 2016

Durham Academy high school sweethearts Rob Kirkland and Kyle Sloate got engaged New Year’s Eve 2014 through a Durham-themed scavenger hunt. It took Kyle from the spot at their school where Rob asked her to be his girlfriend, to the Hope Valley Country Club (where they would later host their […]

Designed in Durham: The Woman Behind the Look of Many Bull City Homes & Businesses

By Julia Baker | May 27, 2016

Born in St. Louis to an entrepreneur father and visually gifted mother, the art history major spent her early career in New York City discovering just what form of art she’d like to pursue. Finally landing on interior design, Heather started her own business and moved to Durham 14 years […]

Local Boutique Owner Driven to Help Clients Look and Feel Their Best

By Amanda MacLaren | May 27, 2016

With a background in economics, Po-Ming Wong worked in finance as the director of treasury operations at Duke University prior to opening Magpie Boutique in 2009. “I took a leap of faith leaving the field of finance to explore a vocation that represented a personal passion, not just my qualifications,” […]

Our Latest Obsessions: Barks, Blues and Barbecue

By Durham Magazine | May 24, 2016

Pizzeria Toro‘s white pizza with fiddlehead fern, shaved prosciutto, cippolini, nettles and grana is a work of art. We had a great time at The Animal Protection Society of Durham‘s Walk for the Animals this past Saturday. Winston would like to personally thank everyone for all the loves. Those hushpuppies […]

The Life and Mantras of an International Yoga Teacher, Writer and Blogger

By Durham Magazine | May 24, 2016

Born in Greensboro, Jessamyn originally discovered yoga when she was coerced as a teenager to attend hot yoga classes with her aunt. She rediscovered the practice six years ago, writing about her “yogapades” for three years and professionally teaching yoga for one. She lives in Duke Forest. If you’re looking […]

Local Experts Share the Beauty Products and Tools They Swear By

By Durham Magazine | May 21, 2016

Plumping System by Kevin Murphy “The product we can’t live without is the fabulous Plumping System by Kevin Murphy. Using the eyelash-lengthening industry as inspiration, Kevin Murphy brings a very successful line for woman that uses different natural ingredients adapted to the feminine hormones, so we can now grow hair […]

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