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Downtown retailer Jennings Brody shares a bit of her history starting the beloved restaurant and gift store Parker & Otis, and previews her new baby and children’s clothing store, Tiny, opening next to her Parrish Street housewares and gift store, Chet Miller.

Durham Magazine‘s Dana Lange chats with Capitol Broadcasting Company‘s Michael Goodmon about the upcoming bond issues in Durham. He’s all for them.

Amy and Andrea overview Carolina Performing Arts’ new season, which kicks off this month and features Chris Thile, Dorrance Dance and a 10-day festival in honor of composer Philip Glass. Plus, Andrea introduces listeners to Fernweh Jewelry, which is based out of Durham but inspired by faraway lands.

Colleen and Andrea preview this year’s festival – happening Sept. 28-Oct. 1 and featuring a book release party in Vivian Howard’s honor, an East Meets West dinner and the annual Grand Tasting at Southern Village. Plus, find out how Bee Downtown is helping to rebuild local honey bee populations.

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 […]

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.

Eric previews Steel String’s Cardinal Directions Beer Fest at Carrboro Town Commons on July 30 and discusses beer trends. Plus, Andrea highlights the work of Laura Tierney’s The Social Institute, which strives to show young people that social media can be an empowering – instead of a scary – place.

The Durham food scene has had an unusually busy summer, so Andrea asks food blogger Amber to fill listeners in on openings (like Boheme and Lucky’s Deli), closings (including Four Square and Spartacus) and chef changes (at Piedmont and The Boot). Plus, Andrea commends Durham-based The Little Green Pig Theatrical […]