On Faith: The Rev. Stephanie Yancy, a “second-career” priest, became the interim rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Hillandale Road May 1. She is from Annapolis, Md., but knows Durham from family living here.
Published: May. 21, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
‘Homosexuals’ playwright visits: Manbites Dog Theater has added two extra performances to its run of Philip Dawkins' "The Homosexuals," with a chance to meet the playwright.
Published: May. 21, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Your Best Shot: Today's Best Shot comes from reader Tenita Poole: "My son's name is BJ, and Bolo is our 1- year-old pit bull. He has been with us since he was 5 weeks old. He's such a loving dog who thinks he is a person. He can't sleep unless he is snuggling wit one of our four kids. Now the most interesting thing is his name. B.O.L.O: B On (the) Look Out. He is definitely our hero because he's our pet, friend, and also a playmate for our preschooler! We love him! "
Published: May. 21, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Your Best Shot: Today's Best Shot comes from reader Jenny McGlone. "My 13-year-old daughter, Helen, saw something on a rainy winter's day that few of us recognize: opportunity. She put on a jacket and took her camera outside to capture the wet, reflective images. This picture captures her rain boots standing on our driveway and shows how shadows form even when the sun is hiding. It was taken on Feb 26, 2013."
Published: May. 19, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The Bull City Chili Challenge will be on June 15 in Central Park. Volunteers are needed in shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers will receive a free tasting kit to sample entries.
Published: May. 18, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
“Service to a just cause rewards the worker with more real happiness and satisfaction than any other venture of life.” – Carrie Catt
Published: May. 18, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Trevor Schoonmaker, the Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Curator of Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum, and Juline Chevalier, Curator of Education at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, will present a discussion and slide lecture on the current exhibit “Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey” at 7 p.m. Monday at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.
Published: May. 18, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Frenchman Street is where New Orleans’ musical hearts beat today, a blaring row of jazz clubs safely removed from the tourist mills and “gentlemen’s” clubs of Bourbon Street.
Published: May. 14, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Your Best Shot: Today's Best Shot comes from reader John Earl Russell of Durham. "Last summer my wife and I were in Illinois on vacation and had a chance to ride a camel at the County Fair! It was different and slightly bumpy! Oh, by the way, I'm the man on top! Ha, ha!"
Published: May. 14, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the integration of the Carolina Theatre, the theatre will establish an exhibit titled, “Confronting Change.” A presentation and reception to learn about this project and how to become involved will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 22 at the Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.
Published: May. 11, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
On Faith: Habitat for Humanity of Durham kicked off its Pink Ribbon Build last week in a special project intended to allow breast-cancer survivors, families and friends to honor health care professionals who provided compassion, kindness and warmth.
Published: May. 7, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Durham County Library will host Altha Cravey as she leads a discussion on the significance of Cinco de Mayo and why it is celebrated in the United States. The program will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Light refreshments will be served.
Published: May. 4, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Thanksgiving may only come once a year in other communities, but in Durham it now comes twice.
Published: May. 1, 2013 3:51 PM | Full story
“Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey,” organized by Duke’s Nasher Museum of Art, is the first U.S. survey of this artist’s work.
Published: Apr. 30, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
The Durham Farmers Market at 501 Foster St. is open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday offering fresh produce, prepared foods, crafts and other goods produced within 70 miles of the market.
Published: Apr. 27, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
On Faith: Clyde Edgerton, who grew up in the Bethesda community, will read from his new book “Papadaddy’s Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages” at 4 p.m. May 9 at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, 504 W. Chapel Hill St.
Published: Apr. 23, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Duke Cycling and Handlebar Velo Coaching present the Ninth Street Derby from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Ninth, Perry, Iredell and Markham streets in the Ninth Street District. Morning races will feature ACC Conference Championship events for collegiate teams. A Derby Dash for runners to benefit the Bike & Bike nonprofit organization will begin at 12:50 p.m. The Locopops Kids Derby will be at 5 p.m. for children ages 10 and younger. A Pro-Am event will be at 5:30 p.m.
Published: Apr. 20, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Community event expected to bring residents together with city workers.
Published: Apr. 20, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Art will never extricate itself from a predilection for youth and newness, and perhaps it shouldn’t.
Published: Apr. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
On Faith: A dinner meeting at which the Rev. Dr. Brian Blount, president of Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Va., will speak may be of interest to Presbyterians and others in the Triangle area. The event is set for 5 p.m. April 27 at the Durham Convention Center downtown.
Published: Apr. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Last year, staff and volunteers recovered 7.2 million pounds of crops from farms around the state. Food is processed and distributed to people in need.
Published: Apr. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Brushstrokes: Four years ago, Durham sculptor Renee Leverty decided she wanted to start a collective art gallery in Durham.
Published: Apr. 16, 2013 6:23 PM | Full story
The New Hope Audubon Society will hold an eagle count and is seeking volunteers from 7 to 8:30 a.m. All levels of expertise are needed; you do not need to be an expert in the identification of eagles. steve.mcmurry@ncparks.gov.Overeaters Anonymous
Published: Apr. 13, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Neighbors: It took a while, but the Durham Center for Senior Life has really caught on.
Published: Apr. 9, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Durham Parks and Recreation will give teens the opportunity to learn a skill and train for a lifeguard job at the same time.
Published: Mar. 23, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. for newcomers and 10:30 a.m. for regular members in room 220 at Structure House, 3017 Pickett Road. 919-929-9891.Family Fun Day
Published: Mar. 16, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Neighbors: “Woo!” There are high-fives and fist bumps all around as Jackie Fryar bowls a strike, her second in a row.
Published: Mar. 16, 2013 12:00 AM | Full story
The Durham Savoyards theater troupe’s single-minded dramatic mission began half a century ago: “Producing the topsy-turvy musical comedies of Sir William S. Gilbert & Sir Arthur S. Sullivan since 1963” is the group’s apothegm.
Published: Mar. 12, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
“Next to Normal,” about a family coping with mental illness, made its Broadway debut in 2009, when it was nominated for 11 Tony Awards and won three. It also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Published: Feb. 26, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark Drive. 919-607-4867.
Published: Feb. 26, 2013 7:00 PM | Full story
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