Features
Weekend Best Bets: Wheels, Wine and Relay
Kick your Memorial Day weekend into high gear with ACC baseball, ballet, beer and more more »
May 23, 2013 in DM Blog
Flying the Coop
NCCU's May 11 commencement included two Durham natives. more »
May 22, 2013 by Jessie Ammons in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Free Cheese!
That’s right, free! The Cookery and American Meltdown are teaming up to host an ‘Artisan Cheese Fest’ June 29. more »
May 22, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Shake It Up
Rachel Bottorff of Revolution shares the recipe for A New Fashioned more »
May 21, 2013 in Dining
An Evening with Lemurs
The Duke Lemur Center hosted a forest walking tour and reception to thank its donors and supporters more »
May 21, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Stir Crazy Mom: Keep the Kiddos Cool
Stir Crazy Mom is back with ways beat the heat in the Bull City this summer more »
May 20, 2013 by Katy Davis in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Mystery Brewing
We give them points for creativity more »
May 17, 2013 by Jessie Ammons in DM Blog
Rory Kelly
Groundbreaking at 605 WEST
A celebration marked the commencement of work on 605 WEST, a student housing development in West End more »
May 17, 2013 in DM Blog
Hope on the Horizon
Triangle business leaders gathered at the Washington Duke Inn for a special breakfast to support Housing for New Hope more »
May 16, 2013 in DM Blog
Weekend Best Bets: SEEDS, Sisters and The Stack
Celebrate creativity and charity this weekend with plenty of art, music and fundraisers more »
May 16, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Be Seduced
This Pinot Grigio demands attention more »
May 15, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog (3 Comments)
Fair Share
Local startup Sharehammer provides a platform for the community to share tools for small fees rather than pay exorbitant prices to rent or buy them from stores more »
May 15, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Right on ‘Que
Pit master Ed Mitchell plans to open a barbecue restaurant on the ground floor of the new Diamond View III building in the fall more »
May 14, 2013 in DM Blog (4 Comments)
Susie Post Rust
Circus Success
George Watts Montessori School held its most successful Carnival and Silent Auction fundraiser at the end of April more »
May 13, 2013 in DM Blog
Summer Lovin'
Use this guide when planning your family outings more »
May 13, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren
Stuff We Like: Old Havana’s Papa Bull Hot Sauce
We recommend putting it on, well, just about everything more »
May 10, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
At the Corner of Creativity and Collaboration
The inaugural Paradoxos 2013 event showcases the best of what Durham has to offer more »
May 9, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Weekend Best Bets: Clyde, Carol and Comedy
Laugh with a couple comedians, take some advice from PapaDaddy and Find Your Cool at CCB Plaza more »
May 9, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Photo by LDG
Counterintuitive Convenience
Day One will host two vegan pop-up dinners inspired by Durham's food desert. Homemade SpaghettiOs, coming right up. more »
May 8, 2013 by Jessie Ammons in DM Blog
Piling On
Try this "vigorous" rosé from the "Rockpile" more »
May 8, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Photo by Jessica Arden-Jessi
A Big Night for the Emily K Center
Third annual Mother's Day Ball nets more than $200,000 and features a major announcement from Coach K more »
Book Harvest Finds a Home
The nonprofit that works to provide a book-rich home environment for Triangle children in need has found a permanent location for its offices more »
May 7, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
What’s in a Name?
That which we call Firsthand Foods (formerly Farmhand Foods), a distributor of local, pasture-raised meats, by any other name would taste as sweet more »
May 7, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Advice From Papadaddy
Clyde Edgerton reads from his latest book on Thursday at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church more »
May 6, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Listen to Your Mother
An event on Wednesday will give Mother's Day a microphone. Here, two Durham participants share excerpts from the stories they will share on stage. more »
May 6, 2013 by Michele Lynn in DM Blog
Derby Days
The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club hosted a daylong celebration for the Kentucky Derby more »
May 6, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
May 2013
The Krzyzewskis, summer fashion, a husband-and-wife Zumba team, at home in Forest Hills, art for all at the Nasher, top dentists and more more »
May 6, 2013
Stuff We Like: Fridays on the Porch at Hummingbird Bakery
Live music. Local beer. Housemade snacks. … Sold. more »
May 3, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Au Revoir, bien-aimé
Children’s consignment store will close permanently at the end of June more »
May 2, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
The Right Notes
KidZNotes celebrated another year of transforming the lives of underserved children through classical, orchestral music at its third annual gala and fundraiser at The Carolina Theatre more »
May 2, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Michael Corks
A high end Australian red that thrills collectors who can foot the price more »
May 1, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Storefront Project’s Last Call
The spring 2013 series of storefront window art installations remain up for just one more week more »
May 1, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Charitable Txakoli
This year’s Txakolifest at Six Plates benefits Housing for New Hope, which prevents and ends homelessness by providing increased access to health care, integrated services and housing more »
May 1, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Bringin’ Tastiest Town Fare Straight to Your Door
Online food delivery service BringMeThat has been accepted into the Triangle Startup Factory for a three-month spring session and is launching its service in North Carolina more »
Apr 30, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
A Four-Hour Tour
The 17th Annual Old Durham Home Tour led us through downtown lofts and apartments in Golden Belt, Five Points, American Tobacco, the Snow and Kress buildings and more more »
Apr 29, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
A Day at the Circus
Triangle Day School presented circus-themed musical performances, poetry, refreshments and a tour of the school to celebrate its Grandfriends’ Day this past Friday more »
Apr 29, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: KidZNotes Gala
KidZNotes Third Annual Gala: El Sistema Around the World will be held at The Carolina Theatre next Wednesday more »
Apr 26, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Photo courtesy of Carrie Young
Pet Project
Duke School eighth-grader Carrie Young is hosting Art for the Animals at Outsiders Gallery on Sunday more »
Apr 25, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog (2 Comments)
A Small Office Wins Big!
The Smoffice has been named the Best Unconventional Chamber Project in the world more »
Apr 25, 2013 in DM Blog
All That Jazz
North Carolina Central University celebrates its 23rd Annual Jazz Festival more »
Apr 23, 2013 in DM Blog
Get Your Brew On
Brew Durham 4, a festival celebrating home brewers and benefiting The Scrap Exchange, takes place Saturday, May 4 more »
Apr 24, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
'Me vs. Cancer'
After being diagnosed with cancer three years ago, Gloria Borges decided to fight back. Through her foundation The Wunder Project, she hopes to raise money to eliminate cancer within the next ten years through big donors and small fundraisers. more »
Apr 23, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Counter Culture Coffee
Coffee Champs
Counter Culture's Erin McCarthy and Jonathan Bonchak both snagged awards at the prestigious U.S. Brewer's Cup more »
Apr 22, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Maitland's Method
Method Moves
Personal training studio Maitland's Method recently moved to Broad Street and will host a grand opening ceremony this Saturday more »
Apr 22, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Durham Farmers’ Market Wednesday Market
Warm weather means Wednesday Market season, which runs now through the end of September more »
Apr 19, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Bonjour, Miel Bon Bons
The specialty bakery is moving from Carrboro to a new location on University Drive more »
Apr 18, 2013 by Wendy Lu in DM Blog (3 Comments)
Weekend Best Bets: Bayou, Boney and B.B.
Music, science, comedy, fundraisers, races, home tours … so much to choose from this weekend! more »
Apr 18, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Crisp Chablis
One of my favorite wines firing on all cylinders more »
Apr 17, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog (2 Comments)
Up to Par
The Duke University Golf Course at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club will be closed June 3 through September 1 for renovations more »
Apr 17, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Kickstart LifE
Durham-based LifE KiT is attempting to reach a larger audience with its Kickstarter campaign more »
Apr 16, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
Photo by Jared Lazarus/Duke University Photography
Cowan Honors Legacy of First Black Students at Duke University
Senator calls for Duke alumni to continue the legacy of pioneers by helping close the achievement gap more »
Apr 15, 2013 by Camille Jackson in DM Blog
Scrappy Anniversary
The Scrap Exchange celebrates its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, kicking off a Customer Appreciation Week featuring discounts and parties more »
Apr 12, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
SEEDS of Growth
SEEDS, an educational community garden, broke ground on its facility expansion more »
Apr 11, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Weekend Best Bets: Art for All
Check out a few other events downtown while enjoying the Durham Art Walk Spring Market this weekend more »
Apr 11, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Art from the Heart
At Happymess Art Studio, it's not about the end result more »
Apr 10, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Durham Is Tastiest!
The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau called a press conference this morning to announce that Durham has won the South’s Tastiest Town award from Southern Living magazine more »
Apr 9, 2013 in DM Blog
The Road Ahead
The Great Human Race helped Genesis Home achieve one of its fundraising goals - to send Durham's homeless children to summer camp. Now its looking for donations to support other family programs. more »
Apr 9, 2013 in DM Blog
That's One Hot Dog
Enjoy a Nuke Dog, which pairs Cottage Lane Kitchen's Give Me A Switch relish with Bright Leaf Red Hot dogs, next time you're at a Durham Bulls game more »
Apr 8, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
A Spicy Sunday
Fullsteam Brewery sponsored a Sunday afternoon beer garden to celebrate Cackalacky's 12th anniversary at Southern Season in Chapel Hill more »
Apr 8, 2013 by Jessie Ammons in DM Blog
Open for Business
Pleiades Gallery, a new fine arts gallery at 109 E. Chapel Hill St., has opened its doors more »
Apr 8, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog (2 Comments)
Stuff We Like: N.C. Beer Month
April is the inaugural North Carolina Beer Month, and our three breweries have planned something special just for the occasion more »
Apr 5, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (2 Comments)
From Power Plant to Popcorn: American Tobacco Landmark Transformed Into Theater
The new Full Frame Theater in the American Tobacco Power Plant building will show select documentary film screenings during the festival this weekend more »
Apr 4, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
Weekend Best Bets: Farms, Family and Full Frame
A busy weekend filled with films, food and fundraisers more »
Apr 4, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Northwestern Noir
An Oregon free-for-all red blend this week. Sleek and sexy! more »
Apr 3, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Celebrating Salutations
Salutations Fine Stationery recently held its grand opening bash at Golden Belt more »
Apr 3, 2013 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Rose’s Blooms on Gregson Street
Rose’s Meat Market & Sweet Shop plans June opening at 121 N. Gregson St. more »
Apr 2, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Tour de Foodie
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours is offering six different foodie events throughout April and May more »
Apr 2, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Bull City Shootout
The three-on-three tournament, which featured teams from various businesses in the area, concluded Thursday afternoon more »
Apr 1, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
Let's Get Ready to Robot Rumble
The Museum of Life and Science hosts the fifth annual Robot Rumble, a day dedicated to robotics, on April 13 more »
Apr 1, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
April 2013
Our free second annual design issue highlights architecture, cars, interior design, jewelry and more more »
Mar 28, 2013
Reminiscent Red
A South African Merlot of quality and distinction more »
Mar 27, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Porky Pop Up
Chefs Scott Martin and Justin Rakes of the Salted Pig host The King's Daughters Inn's April Pop Up Dinner more »
Mar 27, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Brunch Bunch
The lowdown on Easter Sunday brunches around the city more »
Mar 26, 2013 in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Dine Out For Kids
Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to support Durham Public Schools on April 16 more »
Mar 25, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Tree City USA, 30 Years and Counting
The city celebrated Arbor Day and its 30th Tree City USA designation Friday morning at Black Wall Street Plaza more »
Mar 25, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Registration Now Open for Battle of the Bands
McKinney is hosting the seventh annual Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands in September, which will benefit the East Durham Children's Initiative more »
Mar 22, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Catching an Eagles Baseball Game
N.C. Central home games are played in the old Bulls Stadium, and we caught a few innings during a rare warm afternoon more »
Mar 22, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
You're Invited to Bull City Craft's Second Birthday!
Bull City Craft hails itself as Durham's only local arts and crafts store. On April 12, thanks to your support, the store will turn two years old, and you're invited to the party. more »
Mar 21, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
A Great Brut
Italian "Champagne" with lots of bells and whistles more »
Mar 20, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Women's Words
Six women shared their stories at the City of Durham's 11th Annual Women's Forum more »
Mar 20, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Shop with a Purpose
Vert & Vogue boutique will donate 20 percent of Saturday's sales to support Urban Ministries of Durham more »
Mar 20, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Alley Twenty Six's Six Months
The upscale bar on Chapel Hill Street celebrated its six months in business a little more than a week ago more »
Mar 19, 2013 in DM Blog
Viva Charity
Get great deals at local businesses while supporting the Durham Arts Council with VivaHub more »
Mar 19, 2013 in DM Blog
Phil Freelon
Phil's Photography Debut
Craven Allen Gallery presents the first major show of work from award-winning architect Phil Freelon on April 13 more »
Mar 18, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Stuff We Like: A Heartfelt Story
Thirteen-year-old Leanne Joyce recently won CaringBridge's 'Share Your Heart' contest for founding Positive Impact for Kids, which donates gifts to children receiving medical treatment in hospitals more »
Mar 15, 2013 by Michael Leibel | Wendy Lu in DM Blog
Record-Breaking Bowls
The final numbers are in from Urban Ministries of Durham’s seventh annual Empty Bowls more »
Mar 14, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Cosmic’s on a Roll
The newest menu items at Cosmic Cantina have a Japanese twist more »
Mar 14, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Sonoma Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon with power and delicacy more »
Mar 13, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Honeymoon Phase
Two years ago, thousands said ‘yes’ to Durham. Did they mean it? more »
Mar 13, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren
St. Baldrick's
Sheer Bliss to Shear Hair for Cancer Research
The salon team is shaving their heads to raise funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, and is providing haircuts to folks in the community who want to do the same more »
Mar 12, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
That's the Ticket!
The Carolina Theatre is the Triangle’s first venue to implement Ticketmaster’s new mobile ticketing service more »
Mar 11, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Pleiades Gallery to Open in April
Local artists Renee Leverty and Kimberly Wheaton are opening a fine arts gallery in Five Points more »
Mar 11, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Not Taking Crap From Chapel Hill
Shelly Green, president and CEO of the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, wrote an op-ed column in response to The Daily Tar Heel article that linked Chapel Hill's crime problem to Durham more »
Mar 8, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (6 Comments)
Full Frame Announces Its Lineup
The 16th year of the festival opens with filmmaker Dawn Porter’s critically acclaimed “Gideon’s Army” Thursday, April 4 more »
Mar 7, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Elijah Leed Studio
Knock on Wood
Local furniture maker Elijah Leed will be attending the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in May more »
Mar 7, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Good Ol' Bordeaux
A fairly priced red that delivers that unique Bordeaux touch more »
Mar 6, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog (2 Comments)
The Mo is a Go
Monuts Donuts opens on Parrish Street more »
Mar 6, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Altar Egos Unleashed
Tre Bella Bridal supported Girls on the Run of the Triangle at Friday’s Altar Ego Fashion Show more »
Mar 5, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (1 Comments)
How We #pictureDuke
We were lucky enough to nab a spot in #pictureDuke’s Science Photo Walk, and here’s what we captured more »
Mar 5, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Hairizon Facebook
Hairizon Suffers Major Damage in Accident at Five Points
Mother-daughter team begins to rebuild after a vehicle crashed into their storefront early this morning more »
Mar 4, 2013 in DM Blog
JLDOC Forum Focuses on Bullying Issues
An anti-bullying campaign was among other issues discussed at this year's Community Leaders Breakfast, an event dedicated to identifying ways the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties can assist the community more »
Mar 4, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: The Smoffice
The Smoffice, Durham's smallest office, has been named a finalist for Best Unconventional Chamber Project in the World more »
Mar 1, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Museum of Durham History Plans October Opening
The museum has sufficient financial support to move ahead with plans for a grand opening this fall more »
Feb 28, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
‘Footprint’ of Giving Left at Food Bank of NC
Treyburn Country Club members and staff helped out at the Food Bank of North Carolina in Durham as a part of a new volunteer program implemented by the private golf club’s owner, McConnell Golf more »
Feb 28, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
A Strong Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir for the 'Pinot Noir is fashionable' crowd more »
Feb 27, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
How Do You #pictureDuke?
Duke hosts a Photo Walk featuring its scientific labs and research facilities more »
Feb 27, 2013 by Jessie Ammons in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Charitable Chicken
Rise Biscuits & Donuts hosts a pop-up chicken dinner March 5 and 6 to benefit SEEDS more »
Feb 27, 2013 by Jessie Ammons in DM Blog
Altar Ego Fashion Show
Take a sneak peek behind the scenes as Tre Bella sets up for its annual event this Friday at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club more »
Feb 27, 2013
Shades of Blue
Duke-Carolina, The Blue Blood Rivalry, a 95-minute documentary film that examines the nation's best sports rivalry, premieres Monday at Tyler's Taproom more »
Feb 27, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
EDCI Takes Students on DC Bus Tour
East Durham Children’s Initiative to lead 14 Y.E. Smith Elementary students on a Washington, D.C. bus tour that will spotlight education, activism and achievement more »
Feb 26, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Let's Get Organized
Carol Lilley of Rosy Cheeks Organizer shares her tips for getting - and staying - organized more »
Feb 26, 2013 by Amy and Chad Whited in DM Blog
Oh, Those Winter Nights
Ronald McDonald House of Durham held its ‘Sweet Coastal Nights’ 14th annual Winterfest Gala at the Angus Barn Pavilion Friday night. more »
Feb 25, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
New Fire Chief Named
Interim Chief Daniel Curia selected as the new chief of the Durham Fire Department more »
Feb 25, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Benefit from Social Security Class
My Retirement Education Center is offering a class about maximizing Social Security benefits on Feb. 27 more »
Feb 25, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: American Underground's Hack-A-Thon
The entrepreneurial hub's first-ever hack-a-thon showcases local talent and promotes innovation more »
Feb 22, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
Full Frame Named Academy Awards Qualifying Festival
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Full Frame Documentary Film Festival a qualifying festival in the Documentary Short Subject category more »
Feb 22, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Duke Athletics Receives $5M Donation
Former Duke University trustee Roy Bostock and wife Merilee to give gift in support of Duke Athletics’ ‘Building Champions’ fundraising effort more »
Feb 21, 2013 in DM Blog
DBAP to Host 2014 Triple-A All-Star Game
The 27th annual game will be nationally televised from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on MLB Network more »
Feb 21, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Race for Florence
The inaugural Florence Forth 10-mile and 5K race March 2 will honor 6-year-old Florence McDow’s memory more »
Feb 21, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Fresh Fiano
A white delight from the heel of Italy's boot. more »
Feb 20, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
James Beard Names Four Durham Semifinalists
Fullsteam’s Sean Lilly Wilson, Mateo Tapas, Scratch Bakery’s Phoebe Lawless and Scott Howell of Nana’s all made the cut on the list of restaurant and chef award semifinalists more »
Feb 20, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Fullsteam Ahead!
The brewery known for its inventive beers plans to expand to Charleston more »
Feb 19, 2013 in DM Blog
Food for Thought
Starting Fresh, a cookbook from the women behind This & That Jam, Old Havana Sandwich Shop and Megapixie Photography, will be published in 2014 more »
Feb 19, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Win Tickets to Altar Ego at the Washington Duke
Tre Bella Bridal hosts its annual fashion event March 1 more »
Feb 18, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog (17 Comments)
Stuff We Like: Duke Gardens
This beautiful, mild weather has us looking forward to springtime more »
Feb 15, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Ready, Set ... Eat!
The sixth annual Doughman, which will benefit Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, is scheduled for May 25 more »
Feb 13, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Champagne and a California Collectible
You can't go wrong with rosés on Valentine's Day more »
Feb 13, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Sugarcoated Ideas for the Last-Minute Valentine
It’s almost here … if you’re scrambling for Valentine’s Day, these local goodies should help get you out of hot water! more »
Feb 13, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Ronald McDonald House Hosts Winter Beach Blast
The coastal-themed Winterfest Gala, now in its 14th year, raises money for families with severely ill children more »
Feb 12, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
Long Leaf Opera Takes Last Bow
Long Leaf Opera hosts a festival celebrating its 16 years of producing original operas in the Triangle this March, culminating with its final show, A Shipwreck Opera more »
Feb 12, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
NCCU Announces First Female Chancellor
N.C. Central University hosted a reception for its new chancellor, Dr. Debra Saunders-White, in W.G. Pearson Cafeteria’s Banquet Hall on Friday more »
Feb 11, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Artists Emerge at Durham Arts Council
DAC’s Emerging Artist Program awards 16 grants to local artists more »
Feb 11, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Dinner and a Show
Rather than do the same old same old last weekend, we took advantage of our lively city and went out for dinner at 604 at West Village and saw Seinfeld’s show at DPAC more »
Feb 8, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
BREAKING: Dr. Debra Saunders-White is NCCU's Next Chancellor
U.S. Department of Education official named N.C. Central University's 11th chancellor more »
Feb 8, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
The Invisible Groom
Finally, an event that focuses on the groom. Hosted by Virtue Events, The Invisible Groom will take place at Top of the Hill's Great Room Feb. 24. more »
Feb 7, 2013 by Jordan Carmichael in DM Blog
'Tastiest Town' Competition Brings Top Chefs Together
A few of Durham and Asheville's top chefs will host a dinner Sunday, Feb. 24, at Four Square Restaurant to promote Southern Living's Tastiest Town competition more »
Feb 7, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
NCCU to Welcome New Chancellor
Eleventh chief executive officer of North Carolina Central University to be named Friday more »
Feb 6, 2013 in DM Blog
Local Love Letters
This Valentine's Day, we want you to share with us what you love most about Durham more »
Feb 6, 2013 in DM Blog (3 Comments)
Fueling Up for Farm to Fork
Local farmers and chefs gathered at Six Plates Wine Bar to celebrate the achievements of Farm to Fork 2012 and gear up for this year's picnic more »
Feb 6, 2013 by Kelsie Allen in DM Blog
February/March 2013
Family businesses, the black experience in Durham, living childfree, a Rigsbee Avenue loft, summer camps and more! more »
Feb 6, 2013 (1 Comments)
Dip, Dip, Hooray!
Fondue restaurant The Little Dipper eyes March opening in Brightleaf Square more »
Feb 5, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Eco-Friendly Business Impresses Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld stopped by Organic Transit before his back-to-back performances at DPAC Saturday more »
Feb 4, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (1 Comments)
A Roundup of Sweet Events
Valentine's Day, Bull City style more »
Feb 4, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog (2 Comments)
Brotherly Love
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle has launched its 100 Men in 100 Days campaign more »
Feb 4, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
The Week in Tweets
A look at what had you talking on Twitter this week more »
Feb 1, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Immaculata Celebrates African-American Heritage Week
The Catholic school has a multitude of activities planned for February 4-8 more »
Feb 1, 2013 in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Nothing but Blue Skies
Blue Sky Oil and Vinegar has opened a second location in Hope Valley Commons more »
Feb 1, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Party's Here!
Check out these festivities that are sure to make this Mardi Gras the best one yet more »
Jan 30, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog
Bar None
The best basic booze for your home bar more »
Jan 30, 2013 by Amy and Chad Whited in DM Blog
Meet Our Spring 2013 Interns: Melissa and Michael
We’re giving these Carolina students a taste of Durham more »
Jan 29, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren | Melissa Flandreau | Michael Leibel in DM Blog
In Good Spirits
Rhonda Jones, owner of Chez Moi, is taking her spirit cake business on the road more »
Jan 29, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog (9 Comments)
A Saucy Mix
Fullsteam and Cackalacky unveil their beer collaboration: Cackalacky’s Ginger Pale Ale more »
Jan 28, 2013 by Jessie Ammons in DM Blog
Imagine 45,000 Books on Hand
Help Durham Rotary Club put books in the hands of children more »
Jan 28, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Stuff We Like: Cocoa Cinnamon Opens Its Doors
Run by the owners of bikeCOFFEE, Cocoa Cinnamon has begun serving drinks at its new West Geer Street home more »
Jan 25, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog (7 Comments)
Le Marche Leaves Its Mark
A rosy red with a long finish more »
Jan 24, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog (1 Comments)
American Tobacco Selects Angus Barn as Exclusive Caterer
The team that runs the successful Pavilion at the Angus Barn will now handle event management and catering for Bay 7 more »
Jan 24, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Help Save Cats’ Lives
The Animal Protection Society of Durham has run out of room and needs to find homes for its cats and kittens more »
Jan 23, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (2 Comments)
A Spa-Tacular Party
Beauty and The Bull throws a party to commemorate its first year in business more »
Jan 23, 2013 in DM Blog
Let Them Eat Pie
Celebrate National Pie Day at one (or more!) of our sweet bakeries more »
Jan 23, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
A New Way to Connect
Bass Connections, a new initiative to prepare Duke students for society’s challenges, has been launched thanks to a $50 million gift to the university more »
Jan 22, 2013 in DM Blog
Gregoria’s Kitchen Works
We tucked in at the Cuban steakhouse for the first night of Triangle Restaurant Week more »
Jan 22, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
It’s All Green to Me
The Nature Conservancy’s Southeast Regional and NC Chapters moves to American Tobacco more »
Jan 21, 2013 by Melissa Flandreau in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Stir Crazy Mom: The Quest for the Perfect Preschool
A guide to navigating the preschool application process more »
Jan 21, 2013 by Katy Davis in DM Blog (3 Comments)
Stuff We Like: The New York Times
Specifically, that they like us. They really like us! more »
Jan 18, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Carry on Dr. King's legacy by celebrating his life and giving back to the community more »
Jan 17, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
The Good, the Strange and the Beautiful
The fourth annual Strange Beauty Film Festival, featuring striking and intriguing short works, begins January 24 more »
Jan 16, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
It’s Baaack!
Triangle Restaurant Week is upon us again. Which spectacular restaurants will you be dining at during this prix fixe culinary celebration? more »
Jan 16, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Stir Crazy Mom: Consignment Clarity
Get the lowdown on local children's consignment shops and sales more »
Jan 15, 2013 by Katy Davis in DM Blog (2 Comments)
New Kids on the Block
Local mom Emily McCall is opening Stay & Play Snack Café on East Chapel Hill Street this Saturday more »
Jan 14, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: Our ‘Tasty Town’
Southern Living magazine named Durham one of its Top 10 "Tastiest Towns in the South" in 2013 more »
Jan 10, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (3 Comments)
Douro! Douro!
Using port grapes for an affordable table red more »
Jan 9, 2013 by Arturo Ciompi in DM Blog
Split Personality on a Bun
Bull City Burger & Brewery pays homage to the “Jekyll & Hyde” musical at DPAC with a specially crafted burger more »
Jan 9, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (1 Comments)
Achin’ for Some Bacon?
Appease your craving at blu seafood and bar's bacon wine dinner next Wednesday more »
Jan 9, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
DJS Lawn & Landscape Gets Very First Office
DJS Law and Landscape has moved into their first physical office on Croasdaile Drive after being in business for 25 years more »
Jan 8, 2013 by Michael Leibel in DM Blog
Idol Times at Beyu Caffe
American Idol finalist Su Charles performs at Beyu in February more »
Jan 8, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Buy the Books
Northgate Mall hosts a liquidation book sale this weekend more »
Jan 7, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Stuff We Like: First Thursday
Get more involved in gallery exhibits at this monthly event at the Nasher Museum of Art more »
Jan 4, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
The Q Shack raises $10,000
Funds will go to the National Alliance on Mental Illness more »
Jan 3, 2013 by Matt Dees in DM Blog (3 Comments)
The Year in Pictures
Check out this slideshow of our best photography of 2012 more »
Jan 3, 2013 in DM Blog
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution: There’s an App for That
CrossComm Inc. launches GoalWorthy.com, a free social game for discovering new life goals, earning points for achievements and sharing victories with family and friends more »
Jan 2, 2013 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog
Eat at The Q Shack Today, Help Fight Mental Illness
The popular University Drive restaurant will donate 100% of Jan. 2 profits more »
Jan 1, 2013 in DM Blog
Local Jobs
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Summer Jobs at Camp Riverlea
Day camp in Durham County seeks a first aid manager, responsible for managing health information and administering first aid. Also seeking a part-time housekeeper/food service worker (Shire manager). See job descriptions on website.
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Social Media Marketing Intern - School House
One part-time spring (20 hrs/week) intern for the Spring semester to support the work of the E-Commerce Director and Marketing team. The Marketing intern will be solely responsible for the content and management of our social media channels.
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Downtown Events Coordinator - Downtown Durham Inc.
DDI is looking for a part-time Events Coordinator with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute new weekly concert series in downtown.
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Summer 2013 Internships
ADF offers internships in all areas of arts administration and production. Applications are due February 1.
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Spring Intern - Sustain-a-Bull
Durham’s non-profit independent business alliance, seeks a part-time intern (unpaid) for January-June 2013. Responsible for a number of operational tasks such as marketing, advertising and event planning
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Art Director - Chapel Hill Magazine
Seeking an art director to oversee our aesthetic, manage the production process of the 8x-per-year publication and design pages (including ads)
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Community Ambassadors - East Durham Children's Initiative
Help the innovative charitable organization with outreach and recruitment
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Hilton Durham - Business Transient Sales Manager
Hilton Durham near Duke University is hiring an experienced Sales Manager with focus on transient business and new accounts
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Security Officer - Washington Duke Inn
Part time, days and hours vary
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Room Attendant - Washtington Duke Inn
Full time, days vary
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Line Cook - Washington Duke Inn
Full time in the evening, days vary
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Servers - Washington Duke Inn
Part time and full time, days vary
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Maintenance Engineer - Washington Duke Inn
Full time, hours and days vary
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Reservation Agent - Washington Duke Inn
Full-time, days vary
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vert & vogue Full-Time Marketing Associate
You will be tasked with executing vert & vogue's marketing strategy. Your responsibilities will include producing events, social media posts, v&v's newsletter, ads, signs, developing the website and conducting customer outreach campaigns.
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Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel of Durham
Send your resume to fifisofdurham@gmail.com or stop by our store on Main Street and ask for Megan
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Durham Performing Arts Center - Event Staff
Work as a ticket taker, usher or directional staff and provide guests with superior guest service
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Durham Performing Arts Center - Event Operations Assistant
An entry-level, part-time position responsible for providing operations support during all ticketed and non-ticketed events
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Durham Performing Arts Center - Ticket Center Representative
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide guests with a positive initial impression by providing accurate event information events, as well as assisting them in purchasing tickets. Part-time, starts at $8.50/hour.
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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
The Washington Duke Inn is looking for hosts, servers, cooks and attendants to fill both full-time and part-time positions
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Baguettaboutit - Food Trucker
Seeking individuals to join our team who can work lunch, dinner or late-night shifts in either Durham, Raleigh or Chapel Hill.
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The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham - Business Development Representative
Looking for a sales professional who has the ability to meet production plans by scheduling and delivering dynamic group presentations as well as one-on-one sessions in the business/military community
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LabCorp - Assistant Project Manager
Assist in the maintenance and printing of management reports, requisitions, new test numbers, new investigator accounts, investigator instructions, supplies and master protocol files
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LabCorp - Clinical Trials Project Manager
Serves as a liaison between LabCorp, pharmaceutical companies and clinical investigators to provide technical assistance in the area of pharmaceutical clinical testing, i.e., research missing specimens, set up additional testing
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LabCorp - Sales Support Administrator
Responsibilities include preparing complete, accurate and competitive proposals in response to Client Request for Proposals
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LabCorp - Sr. Programmer Analyst
The ideal candidate will strengthen the development team and is expected to be a good communicator, focused, well organized and capable of working with geographically distributed teams
Send us your job openings at jobs@durhammag.com
