Out & About
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]It was a joke around The Glass Jug for awhile. “When people would come in,” explains co-owner Katy Creech, “they’d say, ‘Oh, this is cool. You work here? This is your place? So, you like, drink beer?’ … They mean nothing by it, and I’m not easily offended, but it’s been so nice […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Historic Brightleaf Square welcomes a new neighbor this month: Bull City Olive Oil, a specialty food store with a focus on Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or UP EVOO), as well as flavored oils and balsamic vinegars. Sourced fresh globally through a single-cultivar process, Bull City’s olive oil is […]
Walk on the Wild Side – Thursday, 11am-noon – Enter a world of nature and explore the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants on a walk through Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Lee Bryan Puppet Show – Thursday, 6-7pm – Can you keep up with the Tortoise and the Hare? Come out […]
Independent Animal Rescue held the 14th Annual Painted Chair And More Auction to support its animal rescue, adoption, fostering and medical care programs. The event included both a silent and live auction that featured the work of more than 20 local artists. Guests bid on handcrafted furniture, art and jewelry […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] For Ginger Allison, each day is an opportunity to make a difference. “If I have 24 hours in a day,” she says, “Why not make time for serving others?” This mentality gave Ginger the motivation to create Baggingit4Kids: We Are Durham, a nonprofit that aims to alleviate food waste […]
Dark Mint Saison Release – 4-9pm – Durty Bull Brewing releases their new beer in their tasting room. Grab dinner from Mama’s Hot Chicken while you’re there! Adult Studio at Nasher – Thursday, 5:30-8pm – Drop by for this creative workshop at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. Grab […]
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