In the Current Issue - February/March 2010
From camps to three faithful friends to one awkward opera audition, we've got an eclectic mix of fare in the latest Durham Magazine.
The three gents who grace our cover – Bishop Elroy Lewis, Rabbi John Friedman and The Rev. Joe Harvard – have built a great friendship over decades of putting aside theological differences to be an active force for good. (Photo by Briana Brough and layout by art director Kevin Brown.) Our own Dana Lange brought this story to us and really found out what makes these three men so unique and so influential.
Also be sure to check out our extensive list of area summer camps. Registration is opening now, so it's a great time to sit down with your kids and decide how they'll spend some of those precious summer days.
Editor Matt Dees had a rather shaky audition for the Durham Savoyards, the venerable theater company dedicated to Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. He wrote about the experience by way of showing what a professional but close-knit group the Savoyards are. Be sure to check out their production of The Mikado March 18-21!
We delved into the state of the current real estate market by highlighting the best deals for any homebuyer, no matter where you might find yourself in the journey of life. If you or a friend are thinking of buying a house, be sure to read this piece for the best tips on where to start your hunt.
Senior Editor Lisa Rossi found out exactly what you need to know if you're considering Lasik eye surgery. She also found some adorable stories from local campers about their favorite summer camp experiences.
All that, plus an interview with Django Haskins of the Durham band The Old Ceremony, a look at Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant and a tour of some of the best places in our city to get married.
Go to Parker & Otis, The Regulator Bookshop, Barnes & Noble stores at Southpoint and New Hope Commons, Sweets and News at Northgate Mall, Gurley Pharmacy, Whole Foods and Sam's Quik Shop to pick up your copy.
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