SmART is an initiative of the North Carolina Arts Council that aims to use art in a way that boosts the economy of local communities while preserving and highlighting their individual character.
However, the museum not only immerses viewers in a past filled with oppression, but also celebrates Black people’s progress and achievements such as the Mutual Life Insurance in Durham and creative enterprises like Motown Records.
The atmosphere of Kipos is a blend of rustic and elegance, embellished with nostalgia.
If you are ever curious just how varied and tasty vegan food can be, Pure Vegan Cafe awaits on the lower back side of Erwin Terrace.
As I walked to the theater, groups of Durhamite high schoolers journeyed to the showing too, many equal in age to the “Greensboro Four” at the time of their heroics. Middle and high school students populated the theater floor to learn and commemorate a piece of regional history.
While this restaurant may not have the long history of other local establishments, its food and environment more than makes up for that.
The eclectic mix of art holds a mirror to the heterogeneity of Durham.
The name B3, stemming from the organization’s three key values — being, belonging and becoming — speaks to their mission of increasing disability visibility, allyship, inclusion and ultimately, justice.
The theme of the festival is “New Southern Film,” which seeks to “both celebrate and interrogate Southern culture.”
Chic, Colorful and 40 oz Margaritas… Need I go on?
The team behind BFM considers it their primary goals to tackle food apartheid, address healthy living misconceptions and support local Black farmers. BFM works with farmers via a membership system to create a “community-centered space” where everyone can access affordable healthy food.
To this challenge Krill has its own philosophy – aiming to present original flavors from Southeast Asia “with no boundaries.”
Finally, the public will be able to savor the fruits of all involved parties’ labor this week.
This year’s festival will have free showings from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29 with locations in Durham and Chapel Hill, with films revolving around the theme of inbetweenness.
Rooted in curating special and interesting pieces, Bull City Vintage is a local company that started in October 2020. Their unique pieces have captured the attention of the Durham community and they currently amass over 9000 followers on their Instagram page.
In the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, the first-ever Fandango de Durham is here to help further appreciation of Latinx culture in the Bull City.
The festival, free of charge to attendees, will take place on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Walking into the visitor center of Duke Homestead, one might be surprised to see a small exhibit on the history of the Jews in North Carolina in the lobby.
Getting to know a new city can be a challenge.
The front pages of mass-market retail websites from Target to Disney to Converse are suddenly awash with rainbow-colored merchandise, which can only mean one thing: Pride Month.
