Out & About
Longtime Durhamite Gillian Rose Galdy of Bloomin’ Rose Flowers struggled to find her niche in the professional world after earning her printmaking visual arts degree from Guilford College. But soon, a lifelong passion for flowers and creating floral crowns opened up a new possibility for Gillian: floral design. “[It was] […]
Habitat for Humanity of Durham’s first “The House That Music Built” benefit concert invited the community to the Hayti Heritage Center for a family-friendly night complete with music, storytelling and spoken word from local poets, a silent auction, and food and wine. A fundraiser for the organization – which, since its founding […]
Take the “100 Flavor Challenge” at Pelican’s SnoBalls. “Each season we have dozens of people start, but only a handful finish,” says Miles Abbason, co-owner of Pelican’s SnoBalls in the north and central Durham locations. For a cool spot to watch fireworks this July 4, head to their Fayetteville Street […]
Could there be a more perfect person for the job? Tony Riggsbee was born at Watts Hospital in 1953. He grew up on Trinity Avenue. He went to Bulls games as a kid. He graduated from Durham High – where he served as official scorer for the baseball team. He’s […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] 2016 has been a busy year for Durham thus far. Between music festivals like Moogfest, which recently moved from Asheville, and The Art of Cool Festival to the 20th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and the Hayti Heritage Film Festival, the city has a lot going on. […]
“Two Gentlemen of Verona” — Thursday, 6:30pm — Start your weekend with Bare Theatre as they bring Shakespeare to the streets at The Frontier at Research Triangle Park. Their modern, stage-free performance of “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” a fast-paced romantic comedy, offers a unique watching experience that allows audiences to get […]
After 23 years, Spartacus closes its doors June 26. To commemorate one of Durham’s longest established restaurants, we reflect on a Thanksgiving story we wrote four years ago that demonstrates how the restaurant was a hub for family, tradition and healthy portions. The owners’ love for authentic flavor – and […]
Love on baby chicks, ducklings, bunnies, pigs and more at Blue Whistler Farm’s biweekly Open Farm + Market events. The Bahama-based farm is just a 20-minute drive from Durham. After your tour, pick up pasture-raised proteins from a wide selection, including eggs, turkey, rabbit, lamb, pork and soon duck. Fully […]
Clean Your Block Party – Thursday, noon-6pm, and Saturday – Start your Saturday the right way with Keep Durham Beautiful. The Clean Your Block Party is an opportunity for neighbors, friends and family to band together to create positive, lasting change throughout Durham. Registered “Clean Your Block Party” communities will be able […]
Whether you’re looking to find a pup to adopt or just want to spend a good time out with your own dog, Jason Parker has curated the perfect pooch-happy experience for you. His Dog Friendly Durham tours are ultimately designed to unite rescue dogs with families, and typically involve meeting […]
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