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18 Gotta Getaway Find inspiration for your own fall trips as a few of our neighbors share their recent and upcoming regional travels 26 Fond Farewell A Midwest transplant returns home, but not before sharing one final hurrah with Bull City neighbors and friends PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON
44 High Expectations Desmond Jackson, one of the fastest above-knee amputees in the country, competes in the Paralympics for the second time 46 Rock the Boat An award-winning fishing team reflects on a year of competition and the barriers they’ve broken down along the way 48 Challenge Accepted A young athlete combines competition and craft 50 Take a Hike A family’s walk around the neighborhood turned into an unexpected adventure
87 Engagement & Wedding Tying the knot, Bull City-style
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52 Run With It A weekly race that means so much more to its participants
78 The Show Goes On: the Return of Live Performances Public health restrictions have eased, and stage curtains are rising
54 All the Right Moves An outdoor American Dance Festival event brings performers and audiences back together again
82 Biz Briefs
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56 Remembering John Dee Holeman The prolific blues musician passed away on April 30, 2021, at the age of 92 58 Don’t Stop the Music Jan Perry has taught piano lessons for 45 years, and she isn’t slowing down anytime soon
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60 Self Portrait Local artist explores her identity as a Sikh woman 61 Our Fall Arts Guide Can’t-miss concerts, exhibits and more
DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 6 Letter from the Editor 8 Go.See.Do. August’s hottest events 10 The Big Picture Staff photographer John Michael Simpson captures Durham in one shot
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24 In Her Words Columnist Tianna Spears reflects on what wellness means to her 30 Noted What we’ve heard around our city ...
84 Networking Merritt TW Crossing ribbon-cutting ceremony 85 Announcements by Big Tech Companies Could Accelerate Growth in Durham Real Estate
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14 Durham Children’s Initiative’s Rise Annual Breakfast 16 NCCU’s 137th Commencement 17 Duke School Graduation
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know the phrase is intended as a snide comment, but it’s good advice – I love looking at old family photos or just clicking through my Facebook albums. As this is our annual arts issue, I figured I’d share some of my own favorite shots to preview the stories you’ll see later on: The Ebony Anglers truly make up a sisterhood. The camaraderie and support they showed for one another at our cover shoot was inspiring to witness. Catch more about this team that’s changing the world of competitive fishing and beyond on pg. 46.
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in-person performances at Mystic Farm & Distillery in June. Choreographer ShaLeigh Comerford told us on pg. 54 that “performing live again for an audience was an incredibly emotional experience.” This was also my first time attending a live show again, and I’ve just gotta say: Ditto. If you don’t already know who Desmond Jackson is, just wait till you read this Tokyo 2020 Paralympian’s incredible story on pg. 44. Freelance photographer Cornell Watson captured stunning shots of the athlete, but I’m a sucker for this image he took of Dez’s proud mom, Deborah Waddell Jackson.
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WE WISH OUR CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES ALL THE BEST AT THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES! American University Amherst College Appalachian State University Arizona State University Bates College Boston College Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brown University Brown University-Rhode Island School of Design Dual Degree Program Butler University Carroll College Case Western Reserve University Clemson University Colorado College Dartmouth College Davidson College Dickinson College Duke University East Carolina University Franklin & Marshall College Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College
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The market returns with its first inperson event at the Durham Armory since shutdowns in March 2020. The unique shopping experience hosts local makers and vintage vendors, including jewelers, potters and artists. There will be a capacity limit, and masks will be required.
LagerFest AUG. 7
hosts a ’90s beachthemed beer festival celebrating all things lager. There will be water activities, group games, live music, food and a costume contest. Attendees must be 21 or older. Hi-Wire Brewing
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Experience the “world’s greatest Pink Floyd show” at the Durham Performing Arts Center as the band performs its new production, “Echoes 2020,” which includes hits from “The Wall,” “The Dark Side of the Moon” and more classic Pink Floyd albums.
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and WNCU-FM 90.7 present this concert series, which was canceled last year due to COVID-19. The free performance begins with WNCU DJ Travis Gales simulcasting his funk and disco show live from the park and is followed by the main event: a tribute to legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire. Bring your folding chair or picnic blanket, grab food and beer from local vendors and enjoy the show. Durham Central Park
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Triangle Pop-Up Market AU G . 21 Boxyard RTP hosts this maker
market with food, drinks, live music and shopping. Local creators offer art, gifts and handcrafted goods, and Boxyard’s in-house businesses – including Beyu Caffe, Buzzy Bakes, Lawrence Barbecue and Medicine Mama’s Farmacy – will also be open. The outdoor event requires masks and social distancing.
Harvest and Hornworm Festival AUG. 28
This festival celebrates North Carolina’s farming culture and history at Duke Homestead State Historic
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tobacco and participate in a tobacco looping contest. There will be local vendors, costumed interpreters and plenty of activities for families.
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The Duke Homestead Education & History Corporation team competes against the Fair Play 9, a vintage baseball team from Ohio, during two baseball games at the Historic Durham Athletic Park. The inclusive event highlights Durham’s baseball roots and speaks on the racial segregation that took place within the sport as well as honors the struggles and achievements of many players over the past century. There will be food trucks plus old-fashioned concessions and music, and players will wear historic uniforms, follow historic gameplay and use historic equipment. Ticket proceeds benefit Duke Homestead and its mission to preserve and educate visitors on the historic home, farm and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family.
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The second largest queer film festival in the Southeast – formerly known as the North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival – features a diverse array of shorts, documentaries and feature films at The Carolina Theatre. This year’s event will be held online and will showcase more than 100 films as well as live panel discussions and filmmaker interviews.
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hosts an outdoor concert featuring salsa, jazz and soul band Sajaso at the Southern School of Energy and Sustainability parking lot. Bring your chairs to enjoy the performance from within a marked space socially distanced from other groups. Grab some eats from the food trucks on site before the show begins! Durham Parks & Recreation
(Clockwise from top left): Patchwork Market photo by Anna Carson DeWitt; Brit Floyd photo by Jim Houle; Vintage Baseball and Harvest and Hornworm photos by Durward Rogers; OutSouth photo courtesy of The Carolina Theatre; PLAYlist and Lagerfest photos by Ryan Moeller
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the big picture Make a Splash Charles Xayavong, 2, and his brother Samuel Xayavong, 4, cool off in a water fountain outside of the Durham.ID building at 300 Morris St. on a hot summer day. Their mother, April Xayavong, says the boys couldn’t stop talking about their “trip into the city” from their North Durham home to play in the water and watch construction vehicles around the area. – J O H N MIC HAE L SIMP SO N, STA F F P H OTO G RAPH ER
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Nearly 1,000 North Carolina Central University graduates received their degrees on May 8 during the university’s 137th commencement exercises at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Spring 2021 graduates were joined by the winter and spring 2020 classes, who had to forgo commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Not only have you reached a milestone in obtaining your undergraduate degree, but you did it during a global pandemic,” Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye said. “And while we know the work has just begun in making America a better and more equitable country, as NCCU graduates you will supply the world with innovation, ideas and solutions that will further improve our society for the next generation.” 16
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1 More than 600 students received their bachelor’s degrees. 2 Alumnus James H. Johnson Jr., ’75, the William R. Kenan Jr. distinguished professor of strategy and entrepreneurship and director of the Urban Investment Strategies Center at the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at UNC-Chapel Hill, addressed the 285 graduate students and 81 juris doctor recipients at the ceremony. 3 Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye. 4 NCCU alumna Jasmine Crowe, ’05, gave remarks at the undergraduate commencement.
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1 Duke School’s Class of 2021. 2 Middle School Director Jenny Murray, Head of School Lisa Nagel and Sparky the Duke School Dragon kicked off the graduation celebration by leading the eighth grade car parade.
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e love to travel and explore new places, but we also have our favorite places that we explore regularly. So far this summer we have gone to Savannah, Georgia, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, for the first time and absolutely fell in love with them both. Our upcoming summer trip is to a place we frequent: Wilmington, North Carolina. We love strolling along the river while eating our favorite ice cream from Kilwins, eating good food and, of course, going to the beach is a must! We have also taken riverboat tours and explored the U.S. Navy ship. We also love to go the other direction to the mountains to go hiking at Chimney Rock and Grandfather Mountain. – Charlie McNeill, Laura McNeill and 22-monthold Lily McNeill, Ashfield Place
I recently traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, with my partner, Travis, and his family. The food and the nearby beaches (and can’t forget those Spanish moss-covered trees) are the biggest draw for me. I love that Charleston has become a culinary mecca for those who are drawn to food that celebrates the rich culinary history of the South and the plethora of beautiful ingredients and people who created it. One of our go-to spots is Husk for the cheese plate and Charleston Light Dragoon Punch (a must-try, lovely summer cocktail created from a historic 1792 recipe), but this year, we visited Lenoir, a new establishment from Kinston, North Carolina-based chef Vivian Howard of Chef & the Farmer fame, and it was everything I love in a restaurant. [It had] 18
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beautiful decor, delicious cocktails and vibrant, comforting seasonal food highlighting the best of what the South has to offer. – Elise Holsonback, Old North Durham
I actually just got back from Asheville, North Carolina, and I had a great time! The city is fully reopened and is ready to be experienced. My first day I went camping with a friend in Pisgah National Forest. We hiked the Looking Glass Rock Trail and camped out by a river. There is a deep area of the river next to a giant boulder, so we took turns jumping off the boulder into the water and just swimming, having a good time. Afterward we ate some food by the campfire and listened to a few scary story podcasts that I had downloaded. The next day I went to Asheville and stayed with a friend who lives downtown. We had [a meal] at this amazing sushi place called Wasabi in downtown Asheville and then had some drinks at a small bar named The Lazy Diamond afterward. The trip was a good mix of nature and city. – Ryan Crawford, Hardscrabble, Hillsborough
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We recently did a trip to Oak Island, North Carolina. We love to ride our bikes around the island and sit on the beach. We try to go to Oak Island a few times a summer. We [also] loved our camping trip in Pisgah National Forest. There were awesome hikes and new views around every corner. We definitely recommend Pisgah to anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors!
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’ve spent the last few weeks thinking about wellness. It all started on a Tuesday afternoon. I was in an aisle at Bulldega Urban Market looking for my favorite oat milk when I saw a former classmate. Masks on, we recognized each other and paused to say hello. “Look at you!” she said. “You haven’t put on the quarantine 15 weight!” She laughed. I stood there, unsure how to address her comment. I find that with setting boundaries, the tricky part is just knowing the vocabulary to state how you feel. Later that night I thought about the loss of life, traumatic experiences and the insurmountable difficulty of the last year. Coming off of a rather difficult week of focusing on my mental health, I thought of her comment as appalling. In 2021, you would think that people would stop making remarks on how much someone weighs and what their body looks like. However you experienced the last year, making it to 2021 is a blessing and no small feat. After all that we’ve been through, why the continuous obsession with weight? I
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know this isn’t new. The checkout lines at supermarkets are still lined with magazines of thin, beautiful women with restrictive dieting advice and captions like, “10 Ways to Be Sexy for Your Man!” and “Here’s How to Make Him Want You.” It’s easy for women to be tricked into believing that something is wrong with them and that a new beauty product aggressively marketed toward them will make them “better.” Women: You are perfect just the way you are. As a 20-something, I was tired. I cut off all my hair in protest of European standards of beauty. My hair is curly and wild, just like me. I decided back in 2017 that if I am going to go anywhere, I am going to come exactly as I am. Wellness, to me, is knowing that the life I want is right within my reach. It’s knowing that no one can pour into my cup like I can. It’s the individual responsibility of healing, taking care of myself and being intentional about the life that I want to live. It’s valuing my mental health over career or any to-do list. It’s building a wonderful and beautiful community of friends and family who hold me accountable and love me dearly. It’s using my voice; it’s setting boundaries. It’s saying “no” without guilt when I simply don’t want to and/or when my cup is empty; it’s a full night of rest, an episode of “Living Single,” and a warm meal when my body feels drained. It’s a long bike ride on the American Tobacco Trail with my family, wind on my face, movement that makes me feel good in my body. It’s at my favorite hot yoga studio, Arrichion Hot Yoga and Circuit Training, with my beloved yoga teachers Marisa Echeverri, Sara McCauley and Steve Echeverri, where I let the heat move through my body. After the 45-minute class, I feel lighter. On the days I don’t go to yoga, my body aches in a way that makes me crave a return. After class, a friend would say, “See you
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tomorrow!” in a way that made me think, “Oh, well, I guess I should come back tomorrow?” When Marisa says, “Unclench your jaw,” and reminds us to breathe, I listen. I breathe. I take small, deep breaths during the day, unclench, release and unlearn bad habits. And at Durham Arts Council’s Clay Studio, I take pottery classes on weekday afternoons with my best friend and engage in art therapy. I live a radical, creative life, and I reaffirm myself daily by knowing that wellness is choosing yourself over and
over again. It’s choosing a job that honors me and my being, pays me what I’m worth and respects a healthy life-work balance. It’s knowing that I was not put on this earth to just work a job and die. Here I am, a 29-yearold woman who sometimes feels so young, but still so incredibly aware that no one can ever take away my voice again. No one can tell me not to speak. In my life experiences, I found my voice, strength and power. I found my pen. Once you realize that, you never go back.
Tianna with her brother, Michael A. Spears (left), and her father, H. Michael Spears, out on a bike ride on the American Tobacco Trail.
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FROM LEFT Jax Rabineau, 5, and Yusef Ghanayem, 5. John Wroton, Tricia Wroton, Pam Turner and James Turner. Elise Wroton, 11, and Mehar Baidwan, 10.
I never expected this goodbye to be so hard. I remember five years ago when I was searching Zillow just as obsessively as I am now. We lived in a small Raleigh apartment that we rented while my husband, Mark, was in grad school at N.C. State. Once he finished, we were ready to move our family of four, which was soon to be six (twins!), to a bigger home. I recall the filters on Zillow that I had set in place – the blue-lined borders were clearly drawn around Cary, Raleigh and Apex. I didn’t allow any red dots to appear in Durham – it wasn’t even on my radar. I heard different opinions about the Bull City – not anything august 2021
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specific, just that it was the shady sibling of the Raleigh-Durham duo, according to some people. Then our Realtor called and said he had a house he thought we’d really like. It was big enough for our impending giant family, and the location was perfect … other than the Durham part. We drove into the South Durham neighborhood that’s nestled along the American Tobacco Trail. We saw kids playing in their yards, families strolling on the sidewalks, neighbors chatting. And the house listed for sale at the end of the street looked gorgeous. I remember thinking, “Maybe Raleigh’s sibling isn’t so bad.” We bought the house, moved in, and everything changed. Durham was different, but not in a shady way. It felt down-to-earth, gritty and, best of all, diverse. I could take a walk around our block and see groups of Black, brown and white children playing together. People of differing ideologies sharing beers while their kids whizzed by on rollerblades. People were out in the community, and I quickly noticed the sense of pride everyone had about their city. It didn’t take long before half of my wardrobe consisted of Durham T-shirts. I’d flash the Bull City horns with my hands whenever I got a chance. I’ve never had a place feel so instantly like home. 28
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That’s why this goodbye is probably my hardest one yet. Durham and all the beautiful faces that live in it have changed me. The city has made me see the world for what it could be – a loving, accepting and inclusive community that isn’t afraid to be authentic. My family is moving to Minnesota where our relatives live. It wasn’t an easy decision to make, and while other people might say we’re moving “back home,” I know that’s not true. Durham is home. It will always have a special place in our hearts, and we promise to spread that Durham kind of love wherever we go.
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is slated to open its first location in Durham and fourth in the state this fall. The studio will offer classes ranging from its signature barre50 class, which includes elements of Pilates, dance conditioning and weight training, to more high-intensity cardio training classes. Neighborhood Barre
broke ground on its new 76,608-square-foot School of Business on June 22. Set on the corner of Alston Avenue and Lawson Street, it features a new 600-square-foot business incubator space that will support student North Carolina Central University
business startups and entrepreneurial efforts; executive conference rooms; stateof-the-art technology; and a 200-seat auditorium. It replaces the 1956 C.T. Willis Building and is slated to open in 2022.
ON THE MOVE
was named the vice president and director of athletics at Duke University on May 19. She replaces Kevin White, who retires on Sept. 1 after 13 years on the job. Nina King
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Nina currently works as the senior deputy director of athletics for administration/legal affairs and chief of staff at Duke Athletics. She will be the first woman and the first person of color to hold this position.
says he is ready for the next chapter in his life and wants to spend more time with his family, including his wife, Lao Rupert, and his granddaughter who’s on the way. In his last six months as mayor, he plans to turn his attention toward vaccine equity within the Black and Latinx communities, as well as gun violence and housing affordability.
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this May with an associate degree and IT certificate – all before graduating from New Tech High School. She plans to major in psychology at UNC this fall. Forty-seven 5-year-olds – the largest class yet – graduated from Book Harvest’s Book Babies program in late May. After a personal congratulations from Gov. Roy Cooper, the kids, including Dania Jasmin Coro de Leon, pictured above, celebrated with a dance party on May 29. announced on May 27 that he will not seek a third term. He Mayor Steve Schewel
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named Kristy as its executive director on June 15. She is responsible for overseeing SDF’s management and growth. She previously worked as SDF’s artist development director, and before that she was the creative director of the Atlanta Film Festival where she worked toward creating a community-minded identity. She has also served on the board of directors for the Plaza Theatre Foundation and Visual Art Exchange Raleigh. Garcia Breneman
On June 17, Durham Sports Commission
Senior Manager of Events and Operations Alyssa Duke was named one of 11 board members for the North Carolina Sports Association, a statewide collaboration of organizations that share a direct interest in supporting sports events in North Carolina.
Durham City Manager Wanda Page named Ryan Smith the director of the new Community Safety Department on July 7. Ryan has served as the city’s innovation team director since 2017. “Ryan’s leadership of our I-Team and its successful work in criminal justice reform made him an excellent fit to lead this new department, which is tasked with finding new, equitable and innovative approaches to help keep our community safe and well,” Wanda says.
Ambrose Bond and Onaopemipo Akinleye,
retired from her role as executive director on July 30, after 13 years at Girls on the Run of the Triangle. “As I reflect on my service to GOTR-TRI, I am thankful for the connections I’ve made with girls and their families, community leaders, coaches and donors,” she says.
Durham ranks No. 13 among the nation’s 100 largest metro areas in its growth in new housing over the past decade, according to a Apartment List study in June. In Durham, 1.3 jobs have been added for every new housing unit, which shows the area is building sufficient new housing to keep pace with demand.
WHAT AN HONOR
Durham ranks No. 7 in the top 20 best-run cities in America, according to a study released by personal finance site WalletHub. The study compared the operating efficiency of 150 of the largest U.S. cities by measuring 38 metrics grouped into six service categories, which were measured against the city’s per-capita budget.
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North Carolina Central University students
on the NCCU All-Star Team finished in the top eight at the 32nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, an academic competition featuring students from historically black colleges and universities, on April 20, winning a $10,000 grant for the university. Since the inception of the challenge in 1989, NCCU teams have won more than $272,000. Research Triangle High School student Lily
Huang received a Davis Scholarship in March
to continue her high school studies at the United World College Costa Rica in San Jose. She was one of 60 students from around the world to receive the merit-based scholarship.
two students at N.C. Central ’s School of Business, won first place in the Student Ambassador Stock Market Competition out of a field of 15 teams from historically black colleges and universities on April 30, earning a prize of $1,000. Each team was provided $10,000 in virtual cash to purchase stock, and the team with the most aggregate dollar gain for all stocks purchases at the end of the competition was declared the winner.
DPS high school, each received a $3,000 Durham Promise Scholarship, and an additional 15 students received scholarships established by community members. Find the full list of scholarship recipients at bullcityschools.org/college-scholarships. The CAPTRUST Community Foundation, an employee-run nonprofit with a mission to enrich the lives of children in our communities, awarded two Durham nonprofits each a $25,000 grant on June 16: Sleep In Heavenly Peace, an organization dedicated to ensuring all children sleep on a bed, and Durham Children’s Initiative, focused on creating a college-to-career pipeline for youth and their families by offering services that overcome the barriers to their success so that every youth graduates from high school.
U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2021-22 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in July, and Durham (alongside Raleigh) jumped nine spots to No. 2. With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic causing many to re-evaluate where to settle down, this list ranks the country’s 150 most populous metro areas based on affordability, job prospects and desirability. Durham Public Schools
distributed $61,000 in college scholarships among 26 students from the class of 2021, including Mateo Andrés Pedro Ignacio, who graduated from C.E. Jordan High School, pictured here. Eleven students, one from each Foundation
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WINNING!
Duke University’s softball team won the program’s first ACC Championship on May 15 during a 1-0 shutout against No. 1 seed Clemson at Ulmer Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. AUGUST 2021
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Duke’s women’s track and field team were also named ACC champions in the program’s first ACC outdoor championship on the same day.
arrived on March 3. The pingpong ball-sized male weighed only half an ounce at birth. On May 21, Welcome Tattoo reinstated walk-in Saturday services from noon to 8 p.m. every Saturday – a great opportunity for those looking to get a quick and simple tattoo design.
North Carolina Central University’s baseball team won its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference southern division title on May 14.
The City of Durham Cultural and Public Art Program, in partnership with Keep Durham Beautiful, received a $15,000 grant from Atlanta-based arts nonprofit South Arts to promote litter prevention, specifically through the creation and installation of ground plane murals at three GoDurham bus stops. The murals are meant to encourage residents to decrease cigarette butt litter and act as advocacy agents around litter prevention. New ash receptacles and ballot bins will also be installed at the locations: Fulton Street in front of the Durham VA Medical Center; Erwin Road at Fulton Street; and East Main Street at Dillard Street near the Durham County Human Services Building.
National Spring Virtual VisionWalk on June 12. Prior to the walk, members of the Delta Gamma sorority sang the National Anthem, the Island Cheer and Tumbling team led a warmup and Triangle VisionWalk youth chair Gabriel Dodds, 14, cut the ribbon to begin the walk. The ninth annual Lincoln Community Health Center Foundation’s Legacy Award Luncheon on May 7 raised more than $75,000 in celebration of its 50th
celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall. Bernard’s is Durham’s only in-stock suit and tuxedo warehouse. Bernard’s Formalwear
Animal Protection Society of Durham’s
annual Walk for the Animals fundraiser on May 29 raised more than $84,000, surpassing its goal of $74,000. The livestreamed event encouraged participants to walk in their own neighborhoods – like Chapel Hill Magazine Editor Jessica Stringer and her pup, Olive, pictured left – while supporting the nonprofit and its mission to shelter Durham animals in need. The Foundation Fighting Blindness raised more than $100,000 during its 32
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Durham native Cora Darrah released her new book, “Scattered Pieces,” on July 1. The story takes place in Durham and explores various topics including political division, race relations and the rising death count due to the pandemic.
anniversary. Foundation Board Chair the Rev. Dr. Michael D. Page also announced a $50,000 grant from the foundation to the health center to mark the important milestone. The luncheon included a speech by Eileen Watts Welch and musical performances by Nnenna Freelon and Lois Deloatch, accompanied by Ernest Turner and John Brown.
IN OTHER NEWS Coconut Palm, the first
Mohol bush baby born at the Duke Lemur Center in more than five years,
During the 2020-2021 school year, students from Southwest Elementary School collaborated with Durham cinematographer Jaclyn Bowie over Zoom weekly, as well as in person to build an elaborate handcrafted set with props sculpted in clay, to create an original fashion film titled “Mission Moschino,” which was released on June 8. “My students overcame many obstacles such as loneliness and frustration by focusing their energy on creating a fashion film,” says Ann Thaden, their fine art and fashion teacher. PHOTO BY DAVID HARING
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Jewelsmith founder and owner Linda McGill passed away on June 4 after
a long and arduous battle with cancer. Linda, a Durham native, majored in fine arts with a concentration in metals at UNC Greensboro. She participated in local craft fairs after college, selling small sculptures and jewelry she made herself, while waitressing on the side. Linda opened her store in 1976 and, after moving around a bit, relocated to a larger, more visible spot in Erwin Square on West Main Street, just a few blocks from where Linda grew up at Englewood and Carolina avenues. Beyond her business, Linda also served on advisory boards for the Durham Arts Council, the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina. In honor of Linda’s service to the community, Mayor Steve Schewel proclaimed June 15 Linda McGill Day in Durham. “Linda was a prolific, phenomenal woman and I, along with so many others, will miss her deeply,” says Jewelsmith Manager Kristine Wylie. Linda dedicated her life to serving and supporting the arts and local causes close to her heart – many of these are listed on the Jewelsmith website. To honor her memory, Linda’s family asks for donations to these causes be made in Linda’s name.
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GUESS ROAD Earth to Us Latin and American vegan dishes including cauliflower wings, garlic tostones, arepas and more. 1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 18; 919-908-1000 Gocciolina Upscale Italian fare with fresh specials featured on a prix-fixe dinner menu in the dining room or at outside tables. This wildly popular restaurant has graced our Best Of list again and again. 3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089; gocciolina.com Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Homestyle Eastern barbecue, fried chicken and seafood. Enjoy with a giant glass of iced tea. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Hong Kong-style dim sum, plus authentic Szechuan, Canton, Peking and Hunan Cuisine. 3003 Guess Rd.; 919-479-8339; hongkongdimsumindurham.com Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005; jimmysfamoushotdogs.com La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado. 2016 Guess Rd.; 919-265-7916; lacacerolanc.com Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539; thaispoon1nc.com
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HILLANDALE ROAD Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. Family operated and chef-driven. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com BR El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijitas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 8; 919-309-4543; elcorralrestaurantnc.com Melo Trattoria & Tapas Classic Italian – think spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana – meets tapas. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 3; 919-384-9080; melotrattoria.com Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Homemade sauces on freshly made pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. 1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915; pomodoroitaliankitchen.info NORTH POINTE DRIVE The French Corner Bakery Curbside pickup available for artisan breads, crafted tarts and pastries, plus lunch. 2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B; 919-698-9836 MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue A staple in the community since 1952, serving up soul in Eastern-style barbecue, Brunswick stew and fried chicken. 3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211; bullocks-bbq.com
HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar There’s something to please all palates on the large menu of this multiregional American restaurant. 4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431; bpgrill.com
Dogwood Bar & Grill American fare including burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, plus larger entrees like baby back ribs, shepherd’s pie and penne alle vodka. Try the House Nachos (chips are made in-house) and the spinach salad. 5110 N. Roxboro St.; 919-973-2342; dogwoodbarandgrill.com
El Jefecito Exceptionally fresh tacos, quesadillas and burritos. 4910 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-309-9390; eljefecitofoodtruck.com
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard All-natural frozen custard with a variety of topping options. 3906 N. Roxboro St.; 919-477-2552; goodberrys.com
Rockin’ Rolls Sushi Express All-you-can-eat sushi, soup, salads, appetizers like spring rolls, crab rangoon and gyoza, plus entrees including teriyaki and hibachi dinners. 3405 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. E; 919-251-8822; rockinrollssushi.com/durham
Picnic Order the pulled pork, of course, but also the fried chicken, mac and cheese, and hushpuppies. 1647 Cole Mill Rd.; 919-908-9128; picnicdurham.com
Shanghai Restaurant Established in the 1980s, this Cantonese restaurant offers both Americanized and authentic dishes. 3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-3837581; shanghaidurham.com
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BROAD STREET Cloche Coffee Serving coffee drinks made with Larry’s Coffee, as well as tea, chai and other assorted drinks and snacks in a bright space filled with plant life. Get your coffee fix to go or savor each sip on its outdoor patio. 721 Broad St.; 919-748-3333; clochecoffee.com Joe Van Gogh Grab to-go coffee at this local coffee shop that sources quality beans for superior coffee. 1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com The Loop Restaurant Burgers, thin-crust or cauliflower crust pizzas and hand-dipped milkshakes. 1116 Broad St.; 919-408-7448; thelooprestaurant.com Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market. Also serves sandwiches, pizza and sushi. 621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 BULL CITY MARKET The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop The artisan café and bakery celebrates the sweet things in life. Scratchmade cakes, cupcakes and pastries, organic salads, sandwiches and wraps, with breakfast all day and delicious brunch every weekend. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com BR ERWIN ROAD Early Bird Donuts Doughnuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Try the cinnamon sugar doughnut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417 Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 205.; 919-797-2456; heavenlybuffaloes.com
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Specialty seafood boils, raw bar, fish baskets, po’ boys and sliders. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 104; 984-439-8651; hookreel.com/location/durham Itaewon Grill Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls for takeout with a variety of meats or meat substitutes, toppings and sauces. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 132; 919-864-9742; itaewongrillkbbq.com MediTerra Grill Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, offering gyros, kabobs and curry. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066; mediterranc.com
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Compiled by Delaney Galvin Bulk and package-free home and grocery store Part & Parcel opened May 12 at 600 Foster St. It offers online orders only for pickup Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m., as well as Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Part & Parcel is run by the Autism Support and Advocacy Center, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and supporting people with autism.
Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza The cafe offers simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. Enjoy on its outdoor patio. 2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416-1400; saladelia.com BR Smashburger Unique burgers smashed on the grill, chicken and salads. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; 919-237-1070; smashburger.com
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Seafood restaurant serving up shrimp, oysters, fish-n-chips, surfn-turf dinners and more. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A140; 984-219-7337; theshuckinshack.com NINTH STREET DISTRICT Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.com Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. Currently open for takeout, with patio tables available. 750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073
Naan Stop Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with dishes like daal makhani, paneer tikka masala and biryani. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103; 919-891-3488 & 919-797-2100; naanstopduke.com NOSH “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso” sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. As of press time, temporarily closed. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com BR
Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like grilled bronzino, Australian lamb chops and pan-fried Roman dumplings. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com
Zambrero celebrated its grand reopening at University Hill on May 22 after the pandemic canceled its opening celebration in June 2020. The event included a giant burrito-cutting followed by live music and LocoPops out on its outdoor patio. Zambrero also partners with Rise Against Hunger to provide one meal to someone in need for every burrito or bowl purchased at any of its locations. Gizmo Brew Works announced in May that it will open a third taproom this fall, also at University Hill. The dog-friendly location will feature live music and a large outdoor patio overlooking a beer garden surrounded by the location’s many murals.
Sushi Love Specialty sushi rolls, such as the “Honey Love” roll topped with mango and kiwi, as well as other Asian cuisine favorites. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401; sushilovedurham.com ERWIN SQUARE Guasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls with South American flavor. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews. 2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22durham.com BR
The Durham Filling Station Breakfast fare, like made-fromscratch biscuits, any style of eggs, famous pinto beans, burgers and upgraded hot dogs. 617 Hicks St.; 919-797-1006 Blue Corn Cafe Authentic Latin-American fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; bluecorncafedurham.com
Del Rancho Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican lunch and dinner menu with a full-service bar. 730 Ninth St.; 919-286-5330; delranchomexicangrill.com Devil’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Handmade pizzas, pastas, wings, strombolis, subs, calzones and desserts with daily specials. 742 Ninth St.; 919-286-3090; devilspizza.menufy.com Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern classics with breakfast favorites like cinnamon apple waffles and biscuits and gravy served all day in a casual, family-friendly setting. 776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823; elmosdiner.com BR Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice. 703B Ninth St.; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com BR
Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; heavenlybuffaloes.com International Delights Authentic Mediterranean & Palestinian-Lebanese inspired cuisine including pita wraps, gyros, falafel, kabobs and baklava. 740 Ninth St.; 919-286-2884; iddurham.com Juju Asian fusion tapas like steamed barbecue Kurobuta pork belly and chicken fried oysters. Try the crispy Brussels sprouts! 737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com BR Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka and Hariyali Murg Kebab. 811 Ninth St.; 919-748-3456; limenlemonnc.com BR Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.com
Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed beef burgers and fresh-cut fries. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; heburgerbach.com
Chicken Bee Korean fried chicken as well as other dishes like bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and bulgogi. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 129; 984-888-5561; chickenbee.com Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes to-go, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt. 2627 Hillsborough Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. House-made mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher. 1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875; cosmiccantina.com Dain’s Place This pub’s fare is centered on its awardwinning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.” 754 Ninth St.; 919-416-8800; dainsplace.bar
Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinian flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak. 746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com Mi Calvillo Authentic Mexican fare open for carryout. 748 Ninth St.; 984-219-1642 Moe’s Original BBQ Barbecue sandwiches, platters and Southern-styled sides such as cornbread and baked beans. 2014 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-237-1004; moesoriginalbbq.com/durham Monuts Scratch-made doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Try the bagel and lox. 1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com BR Pincho Loco Latin-flavored ice creams, milkshakes, popsicles and more. Flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (Mexican vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111; pincho-loco.business.site
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Secrets Pho and Noodle Bar Traditional Vietnamese dishes including stir-fry and noodle bowls. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 130; 984-888-5111; secretsphoandnoodlebar.com
Happy + Hale opened its second Durham location at University Hill on June 3. Durham Distillery launched its Last Sunday series on May 30 at Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge. The event takes place on the last Sunday of every month and features food from various local chefs as well as paired cocktails.
Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins. 714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634; trianglecoffeehouse.com Vin Rouge French bistro-style dinner with regular oyster specials and Sunday brunch. Get the hanger steak and frites! 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com BR
Lawrence Barbecue, Medicine Mama’s Farmacy, Buzzy Bakes and Beyu Caffe opened at Boxyard RTP in June. As of press time, Rashanda Mason was preparing to open The Slush, a new frozen daiquiri bar, at 321 W. Main St. The shop serves frozen treats, but also has space for food trucks to pull up behind the bar.
ZenFish Poké Bar A healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice, available for takeout. 810 Ninth St.; 919-937-9966; zenfishpokebar.com
Oxford-based Tobacco Wood Brewing opened a second location in Durham at 2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 130, on June 9.
NEAR DUKE Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like coffee-rubbed duck breast and seared NC flounder. Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. 3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, now offering a takeout menu, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com
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CENTRAL PARK & WAREHOUSE DISTRICTS The Accordion Club Late-night bar serving beer, hot dogs and green chile stew, plus breakfast burritos on Sundays. 316 W. Geer St. The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com
Big Spoon Roasters was named Whole Foods Supplier of the Year Award for the South region as a company that “demonstrated fantastic cooperation, resilience, creativity and commitment to quality, rising to excellence in a year unlike any other.” It also won a Mindful Award, “which highlights conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the everexpanding world of consumer packaged goods.” for Nut Butter Product of the Year. And on July 1, Big Spoon released its newest seasonal limited batch recipe: Pistachio Crunch Almond Butter featuring coarse-ground heirloom Mission almond butter with whole, roasted California pistachios mixed in, plus touches of organic maple syrup and Jacobsen sea salt. It’s available through September factory-direct and at select retailers.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade This bar and arcade offers more than 70 arcade games, a full bar including 24 craft American drafts (and a wide variety of local beer, liquor and wine), private event space and a Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen. 621 Foster St.; 984-377-2791; theboxcarbar.com/durham Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt. 420 W. Geer St.; cocoacinnamon.com
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Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare like pastas with house-made noodles, antipasti and porchetta. 601 W. Main St.; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com
Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with the family! 644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com
Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 530 Foster St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR
Hutchins Garage Grandma-style pizza, salads and sandwiches. 402 W. Geer St.; 984-219-6578
Durham Food Hall All vendors open for takeout. 530 Foster St.; 919-908-9339; durhamfoodhall.com • Afters Offering solely desserts. Try the fun dessert flights. • Everything Bagels Locally sourced gourmet bagels with a seasonally standard menu. • Ex-Voto Fresh tacos and tamales.
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King’s Sandwich Shop Serving up hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942. 701 Foster St.; 919-682-0071; kingssandwichshop.com Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Rotating menu of doughnuts and biscuits available for takeout and delivery. For vegetarians, the fried green tomato biscuit is hard to beat. 401 Foster St.; 984-439-2220; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Parts & Labor Dishes meeting many dietary needs, including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafel. 723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875; partsnlabor.com BR
• Locals Oyster Bar and Seafood Butchery North Carolina seafood featuring everything from crab cakes to shrimp sausage.
The Pit Eastern North Carolina-style and Lexingtonstyle barbecue, plus appetizers and salads. 321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com
• Lula and Sadie’s A modern take on Southern cuisine highlighting local produce with dishes like scalloped potatoes and hot cakes.
Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern small plates and big bar by Lisa Callaghan and Chef Kevin Callaghan. 501 Washington St.; 919-351-6446; plumdurham.com
• Marco’s 530 Italian and Asian noodle house. • Napoli Pizzeria and Gelateria Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, small plates, salads and artisanal gelato.
BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Featuring an amazing craft beer selection and brunch on the weekends. 905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com
• Old North Meats and Provisions A seasonal menu of house-made cured and smoked meats, fish and pickled veggies.
The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the “Fe Burger au Poivre.” Offers takeout plus a side patio on Albemarle Street. 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net BR
• Liturgy Beverage Specialty coffee, tea and chocolate company focused on single-origin beverages.
GoJo by Goorsha Ethiopian coffees and teas as well as lunch and sandwiches. 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com
• Auctioneer Bar Seasonal cocktails, curated beer, wine and spirits meant to highlight local breweries. Foster Street Coffee Coffee house on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse apartments that uses curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for house-made smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com
Fullsteam In addition to its well-known “plow-to-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha. Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag
Goorsha Ethiopian dishes like shiro chickpea stew and tibs (sauteed meat in spices). 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660;goorshadurham.com It’s a Southern Thing Kitchen and bar serving traditional Southern dishes with a twist, like jalapenobrined fried chicken; a half-beef, half-bacon meatloaf; and both traditional and vegan barbecue. 605 W. Main St.; 919-294-9632; itsasouthernthingdurham.com BR James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches. 912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com BR Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom Range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Memphis rubbed pulled chicken, wings and smoked sausage. 900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; maverickssmokehouse.com
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Peabody Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta and salad. 810 W. Peabody St.; 919-797-2554; peabodypizza.com
Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; dashiramen.com
Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets East Asian fare like ramen, steamed buns and sandwiches, plus pastries - rhubarb galette, anyone? - and daily dinner specials available for takeout and outdoor dining. 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com BR
Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates include carnitas, flautas veganas and pollo relleno. Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com
Saint James Seafood Raw bar featuring daily selection of oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp and more. Menu also includes seafood towers, Lobster Newberg, shrimp and grits, and Calabash platters. As of press time, temporarily closed. 806 W. Main St.; 984-219-7900; saintjamesseafood.com Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche de camaron. 800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197; torerosmexicanrestaurants.com CITY CENTER DISTRICT Alley Twenty Six A craft cocktail bar, the addition of a kitchen now offers burgers, sandwiches and sliders available for takeout. Dine in the alley while enjoying cocktails, beer and wine. Visit the Mixers & Mercantile shop next door. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com Annexe The sister bar of Bar Vigile features a dance floor, a menu of snacks, turntables built into the bar and pink Champagne on tap. 105 S. Mangum St., Ste. 1; 919-973-3000; annexedurham.com Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing lunch, dinner and small plates menu. The bar is open for dine in or curbside pickup offering its well-loved cheeseburger, fried oysters and more. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-973-3000; barvirgile.com
veggie and vegan burgers – alongside Kingfisher cocktails, plus wine and beer. To-go cocktails can also be ordered from Kingfisher. 321 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-9429; kingfisherdurham.com Littler As of press time, temporarily closed. 110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; littlerdurham.com
EverLou Coffee Co. Cafe serving Pure Intentions Coffee, a Charlotte-based roaster. 506 N. Mangum St., Ste.102; everloucoffee.com
Loaf Oven breads and pastries. Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf. 111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254; loafdurham.com
Indian Monsoon Restaurant & Bar The best of Indian, from North Indian samosas to Southern-style dosas. 105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 100; 919-908-1800; monsoondurham.com BR
Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Woodfired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas. 112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702;lunarotisserie.com
Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Updated takes on traditional diner fare. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktardurham.com BR Jeddah’s Tea Organic, fair-trade and vegan-friendly teas. 123 Market St., Ste. A; 919-973-3020; jeddahstea.com
M Kokko Casual chicken entrees including the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9332; m-restaurants. com/m-kokko
Juicekeys Organic juice and smoothie bar. 110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-695-3027; juicekeys.com
M Pocha Korean tapas including Kimchi “Army Stew,” Malaysian fried rice, steamed spicy pork belly buns and more. 101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-9177; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko
Kingfisher Owners Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker transformed the space behind the cocktail bar into a pop-up burger bar called QueenBurger, which serves “smash burgers” two ways – double-stacked beef patties and house-made
M Tempura Traditional tempura omakase-styled food, featuring select seafood and seasonal vegetables, as well as rich meats like Iberico pork from Spain. 111 Orange St.; 919-748-3874; m-restaurants.com/m-tempura
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Beyu Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant and bar with beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers. 341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com BR
Bull City Burger & Brewery Offering local beef burgers with all components from bun to barbecue sauce made in-house. 107 E. Parrish St.; 919-6802333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com Bull McCabes Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-682-3061; bullmccabesirishpub.com
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CONVIVIO This Italian restaurant and wine bar serves locally sourced meat butchered in-house. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 100; 984-219-1961; convivio.wine COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails. Try the Chuleta a lo Guajiro, a country-style pork chop, with a mojito or daiquiri. 107 W. Main St.; 919-973-0111; copadurham.com Counting House Fresh seafood using local, highquality ingredients. Bar and lounge with housemade cocktails. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com
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M Sushi Quality sushi from seasonal seafood, daily menu changes and creative rolls like “Unagi Maki” with barbecue eel and fried garlic. 311 Holland St.; 919-908-9266; msushidurham.com Mateo Acclaimed menu of tapas and small plates by chef Matthew Kelly. Now offering a Tapas-Take-Away menu including tapas kits for two or four! 109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700; mateotapas.com Mothers & Sons Trattoria Handmade pasta, classic Italian meat dishes, antipasti and contorni (vegetables and sides). The enoteca next door houses Alimentari at Mothers & Sons, which offers to-go sandwiches, fresh pastas, sauces and Italian specialties during the day and is also used as overspill seating for the trattoria in the evening. 107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-680-1886; neomonde.com Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch available for takeout. Grab a “Wheel of Steel” (peanut butter, raisins and oats). 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-688-5606; ninthstbakery.com BR The Oak House A cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines, whiskey and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1384; oakhousedurham.com The Parlour Try handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like cookies and cream, salted butter caramel and sweet potato. 117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co The Patio Unscripted Hotel’s poolside bar featuring a range of cocktails and gourmet bites including salads and burgers. 202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-329-9500; unscriptedhotels.com BR Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza with selections like spicy lamb meatball with kale, fried eggplant ricotta and soft eggs on white pizza. Also, ricotta dumplings! 105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936; pizzeriatoro.com Pie Pushers Grab a slice of staples like the cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the “Pace Car.” 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com BR Pokéworks Hawaiian-inspired poké with a menu featuring signature “works” like the Spicy Ahi bowl, or customized poké burritos, bowls or salads made with your choice of protein, mix-ins, toppings and sauces. 122 W. Main St.; 919-973-3372; pokeworks.com Pompieri Pizza Neapolitan pizza joint with a familyfriendly approach. Try the “Drunken Horse” pizza with beer crust and house-made sausage. 102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589; pompieripizza.com Pour Taproom Pay-by-the-ounce beer, wine and cider taps, plus tasting board, sandwich and kids’ options. 202 N. Corcoran St., Ste. 200; 919-251-8985; durham.pourtaproom.com
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The Restaurant at The Durham Locally sourced Southern cuisine crafted by chef Andrea Reusing. Selections include beef tartare and spring pie with asparagus and mushrooms. The Roof at The Durham focuses on shared plates. Reservations are required. 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8831; thedurham.com/dining Rue Cler French bistro-style cuisine with lunch, brunch and dinner showcasing fresh ingredients. 401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844; ruecler-durham.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Spanglish Latin-inspired dishes, bowls and empanadas for lunch and dinner, as well as a full breakfast menu. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; 984-219-7168; eatspanglish.com Sweets by Shayda Pastries, macarons, chocolates. 105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 105; 919-454-4015; sweetsbyshayda.com Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center. 201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000 Thai @Main Street Classic Thai dishes including tom yum soup, curry, pad thai, drunken noodles and more. 317 W. Main St.; 984-219-7444; thaiatmainstnc.com Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat cheese with honey and peppercorn crostini is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toast-fivepoints.com
Parker and Otis A gift shop, plus grab-and-go coffee, tea and sandwiches. 324 Blackwell St., Bay 4; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com Saladelia Cafe @ ATC Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. As of press time, temporarily closed. 406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes like “Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken” made with local ingredients; overlooks the Bulls’ stadium. 280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com EAST DURHAM J. Lights Market & Cafe Breakfast, lunch and all-day items, like a breakfast wrap or confit chicken with crispy sweet potatoes. 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-152; 984-244-7103; jlightsmarket.com Pierre ToGo Haitian- and Jamaican-inspired cuisine. 2100 Angier Ave.; 919-808-7447; pierrofoods.com Nolia Family-centric space offering coffee, available for takeout. Also serving Jeddah’s Tea and kid-friendly drinks. 1004 Morning Glory Ave.; noliacoffee.com Sofia’s Pizza Neighborhood pizza shop open for takeout. 2201 Angier Ave.; 984-219-3656; sofiaspizzadurham.com Two Roosters Handcrafted ice-cream shop serving 12 "forever flavors" as well as monthly rotating guest flavors. 800 Taylor St.; tworoosters.com Yaya Tea Cafe specializing in freshly brewed tea, with the option to add various jellies or boba. 807 E. Main St., Ste. 2-150; yayatea.com
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Viceroy Fusion restaurant featuring dishes like jeera wings as well as traditional butter chicken. 335 W. Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) Blaze Pizza Pizzas with made-from-scratch dough and healthful ingredients. 5320 McFarland Dr.; 919-251-6095; blazepizza.com
AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT Boricua Soul Puerto Rican-meets-Southern soul-food dishes like chopped barbecue-filled empanadas, arroz con gandules, maduros and mac and cheese “just the way Grandma makes it.” Takeout only, outdoor seating available. 318 Blackwell St.; 919-902-0520; boricuasoulnc.com
Duck Donuts Warm, made-to-order doughnuts and coffee. Watch your doughnut being hand dipped and topped right in front of you. 5320 McFarland Dr., Ste. 140; 919-973-1305; duckdonuts.com
Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/durham NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com BR Only Burger Build-your-own burger options and sides like bacon-wrapped mac and cheese squares. As of press time, temporarily closed. 359 Blackwell St.; 919-237-2431; onlyburger.com
El Cuscatleco Salvadoran and Mexican dishes including Arroz con Pollo. 4212 Garrett Rd.; 919-401-5245; elcuscatlecodurham.com Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Pick up brunch, grocery items or its weekly family dinner. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Biergarten Germaninspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, wiener schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. Takeout bakery items, essential groceries, plus beer and wine. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com
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Mariscos Los Cabos Bar & Grill Mexican restaurant featuring a variety of seafood options like fish and shrimp tacos, ceviches and more. 4020 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd.; 919-748-4290
Pure Soul Vegan menu featuring fried chicken options, barbecue and award-winning mac and cheese. 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 1; 984-219-6050
Monterrey Mexican Grill Enchiladas, fajitas, burritos and other classic Mexican dishes. 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 40; 919-489-6468; letsgotomonterrey.com/durham
Tandoori Bites Indian cuisine with choices like tikka masala and goat curry, and an expansive menu with 17 different bread options. 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Unit 201-A; 984-219-7363; tandooribites.net
Namu Restaurant and Coffee Bar Bulkogi Truck and Bo’s Kitchen food trucks combine to bring casual Korean eats, local beer, wine and specialty coffee. 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-251-9794; namudurham.com
Zweli’s Traditional Zimbabwean food and family recipes from owner Zweli herself with a number of options for vegans and vegetarians. Sign up for its online cooking classes! 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 26; 984-219-7555; zwelis.com BR
The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR
UNIVERSITY DRIVE Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more? 3726 Mayfair St.; 919-973-3707; alpacachicken.com
Saltbox Seafood Joint A second location for the popular local seafood place. Fish delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com
The Boot Room Sandwich shop, soccer pub and event space. Lunch, dinner or brunch is available to order online or in person. 2501 University Dr.; 919-748-3499; bootroomdurham.com
Sister Liu’s Kitchen Homestyle Northeastern Chinese food made by hand, like dumplings and Chinese hamburgers. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 103; 984-244-3973; sisterliuskitchen.com Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices; new outdoor seating. 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com BR
Bull City Solera and Taproom Try the solera beer, along with everything from burritos to Italian tacos. Order online and pick up at the drive-thru or window. 4120 University Dr.; 919-908-0203; bullcitysoleraandtaproom.com
Don Gallo Taqueria Tacos, pupusas, tortas and horchata. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226 Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice. 3103 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com BR Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperucuisine.com NuvoTaco Inventive taqueria featuring locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-873-3033; nuvotaco.com The Original Q Shack “Barbecue tender as a mother’s love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com Rockwood Dairy Bar Grab-and-go ice-cream shop offering pints and quarts with unique and interesting flavors, including sorbets. 2514 University Dr.; 984-219-2744; rockwooddairybar.com Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake bar serving specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com
Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777
All Together For Justice: The Power of Community Join us virtually or in-person at The Drive-In Theater at Carraway Village (with optional boxed dinner) to support the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP’s efforts to work toward racially just and equitable communities through organized and accountable advocacy.
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Saladelia Cafe + Catering Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, speciality entrees, and mezza platters, made from scratch with Mediterranean flare. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com BR Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine like drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com Zambrero Burritos, tacos, nachos and quesadillas. 3109 Shannon Rd., Ste. 102; 910-239-2316; zambrero.com WEST END & LAKEWOOD Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, hot chocolate and churros. Open for takeout with online and contactless ordering. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com Da Kine’s Kava Bar An assortment of Kava drinks that promote stress relief and mental well being. 1114-B W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8002; dakineskava.com GRUB Durham Serves up comfort food favorites with a twist like brioche doughnuts and beer-battered mushroom sandwiches. 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com The Honeysuckle at Lakewood A new location from the owners of Honeysuckle Tea House, serving wine, beer and mead as well as chef-driven, elevated bar food. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-748-4687; thehoneysucklelakewood.com BR Local Yogurt Frozen yogurt treats, including dairyfree sorbet, all served in compostable products. 1114 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-489-5900; localyogurtdurham.com FAYETTEVILLE STREET Chicken Hut 63-year-old institution with a reputation for perfectly seasoned and tender chicken. Open Monday through Friday for takeout. 3019 Fayetteville St.; 919-682-5697; chickenhutnc.weebly.com Sweet’s Smoothies Healthy smoothies and wraps. 2506 Fayetteville St.; 919-428-3200; sweetssmoothies.business.site MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Bull and Bean Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and brie sandwich. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullandbeancafe.com BR Eastcut Sandwich Bar East Coast sandwich fare and salads, small plates, soups and sweets. As of press time, available for takeout and curbside pickup only. Mainstays include chicken Parm, BLTs and roast beef sandwiches. 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 984-439-1852; BR eastcutsandwich.com
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Smallcakes Signature cupcake flavors as well as seasonal specials, available for takeout or delivery. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922; smallcakesnc.com
La Vaquita Taqueria Authentic Mexican restaurant serving tacos on homemade corn tortillas with traditional fillings like lengua (braised tongue) and carnitas. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-402-0209; lavaquitataqueria.com
West 94th St. Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish & chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com
New Tokyo Quick-service Japanese restaurant where everything on the menu – including hibachi-style dishes, sushi, udon and more – comes in under $10. 3822 S. Roxboro St.; 919-224-8811 Only Burger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides for takeout. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger.com Park’s Food Street Korean-inspired food hall with a fried chicken restaurant, noodle house and Taco Park. 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 200; 919-748-3131; parksfoodst.com Pop’s Backdoor South Fresh pizza and Italian cuisine, including calzones with homemade ricottamozzarella filling. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-493-0169; popsbackdoorsouth.com BR Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com Roots Bakery, Bistro and Bar Southern meets Central American at this breakfast, lunch and dinner spot with “from the sea,” “from the ranch” and “ from the garden” options. 4810 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-748-4739; rootsbistroandbar.com BR Urel’s Jamaica House Traditional Jamaican dishes like goat curry, jerk chicken, oxtails and ackee and saltfish. 3825 S. Roxboro St., Ste. 123; 919-251-8104
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WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER Chubby’s Tacos Fresh Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads, as well as the “Chubbychanga.” 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-489-4636; chubbystacos.com Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee available for takeout. 4711-5A Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Southern Italian dishes available for takeout. Antipasto classico, baked ziti and tortellini alla panna. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-490-1172; pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com
Yamazushi Japanese fine dining, kaiseki-style, with seasonal menu changes and a multi-course menu as well as sake. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6-A; 919-493-7748; yamazushirestaurant.com SUTTON STATION Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.com Bua Thai Cuisine Thai classics: pad thai, hot and sour soup, curries, Krapow lamb. Get your meal “Thai hot,” if you’re up to it! 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101; 984-219-7357; buathaidurham.com Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches. Smoked salmon bagel, dulce Reuben and the “B-L-A-T.” 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-797-0497; dulcecafedurham.com BR Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-484-8162; nantucketgrill.com LINCOLN PARK WEST Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue, ribs, fried catfish. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-806-1965; dannysbarbque.com Gussy’s Place Greek street food like gyro pita, Greek fries and baklava. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 984-439-8455; gussys.com Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers with selections like curried couscous and “South of Here” turkey sandwich. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-572-9767; pipersinthepark.com Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe Sandwiches, soups, salads with specialities like California Turkey Flatbread. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 126; 919-220-6040; spicygreengourmet.net HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Highway 54 Public House House-made burgers, N.Y.-style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 301; 919-401-8600; hwy54pub.com Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options options. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 984-888-5302; makusempanadas.com Sweet Charlie’s Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 984-888-5101; sweetcharlies.com
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HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries, including scratch-made waffles and pies. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.com City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com
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N.C. 55 Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods like mac and cheese and Brunswick stew. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com Basera Modern, fine-dining Indian restaurant featuring a lunch buffet and tandoor grill. As of press time, temporarily closed. 4818 N.C. 55; 919-205-5050; baseraindiancuisine.com
The Mad Popper Gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com
Big C Waffles Gourmet waffles, available for takeout. 2110 Allendown Dr.; 919-797-7576; bigcwaffles.com
MILKLAB Organic rolled ice cream and bubble milk tea. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 265; 919-937-9798; milklabcafe.com
Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections and sandwiches. 4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473; brigs.com
Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices like “Bang Bang Shrimp,” gyoza dumplings and beef pho soup. 207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108; shikitasu.com
Boxyard RTP A 15,000-square-foot food and beverage complex built out of repurposed shipping containers. 900 Park Offices Dr.; boxyard.rtp.org
ZenFish Poké Bar Healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 261; 919-294-9988; zenfishpokebar.com THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT AREA Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, sorbets and sherbets in ever-changing flavors. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com People’s Coffee Specialty coffee, pastries and coldpressed juice. 7830 N.C. 751, Ste. 100; 919-924-0240; pplscoffee.com Harvest 18 Local, seasonal eats. Try the pimento cheese dip and brunch on the weekends. 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818; 18restaurantgroup.com/harvest-18 BR Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Order takeout from this daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the “Fried Green Tomato” biscuit is hard to beat. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy.; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Town Hall Burger and Beer Offerings like the “Carolina Burger” with pork belly and pimento cheese, barbecue salmon burger and fries poutine. 7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com N.C. 54 Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi, sushi and noodle dishes like bento boxes, yakisoba and spicy scallop roll. 2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444; akashisushi54.com Kokyu Global street food like Bulgogi tacos and paneer bowls. 245 E. N.C. 54, Ste. 105; 919-251-9017; kokyubbq.com
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Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken. 4857 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532; jamaicajamaicartp.com Na’Mean Asian fusion, Korean barbecue sandwiches available for takeout. A KoKyu joint. 4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 108; 919-699-4667; kokyubbq.com/nmean
MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com Mr. Cheesesteak Cheesesteaks, fries and wings. 5400 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-991-1403; mrcheesesteak.com Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from housemade soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com
Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill Hibachi dishes and sushi rolls like “Spider Man” with crab and crawfish. 4325 N.C. 55; 919-361-8078; sansuisushi.com Sushioki Sushi burritos in traditional flavors, plus rolls with a Southern twist, like double-fried chicken. 4900 N.C. 55, Ste. 510; 919-405-7121; sushiokirtp.com Tobacco Wood Brewing Female, veteran-owned brewery and American taproom and gastropub offering salads, soups, sandwiches and flatbreads. 2500 Meridian Pkwy., Ste. 130; 919-908-7035; tobaccowoodbrewing.com/twbc-durham Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings, tofu soups and Korean barbecue. 2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100; vitgoals.com GREENWOOD COMMONS Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313; benetisrtp.com BR
MORRISVILLE G58 Modern Chinese Cuisine Traditional Sichuan and Cantonese flavors abound in sautéed flounder, fried grouper and steamed scallop entrees; a Western influence can be seen in dishes such as Chilean Sea Bass with brandy sauce and Cumin-Dusted New Zealand Lamb Chops. 10958 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-466-8858; g58cuisine.com The Goat All-day hangout, restaurant, bar and coworking space with games and a volleyball league launching summer 2021. 5600 Primary Dr.; 919-981-9405; lcgoat.com/durham BR
Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-544-2441; sarahsempanadas.com
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ABOVE John David Spatola is always updating and changing his backyard ninja course in order to practice. BELOW His family – sisters Madeline and Mackenzie and parents Chris and Jamie – are always there to cheer him on.
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ancers in maroon tulle twirled and stretched in sync with the music – a hypnotizing hum of instrumentals as the birds sang at dusk. ShaLeigh Dance Works’ company moved with precision across a meadow stage at Mystic Farm & Distillery, captivating the crowd settled in lawn chairs and sprawled out on picnic blankets.
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hosted The Stars Are Out at ADF in mid-June, its first in-person event since the onset of the pandemic, which included two evenings of outdoor dance, music, film, bourbon and charcuterie from Parizade. “The pandemic has had a major impact on our physical and mental health,” says ShaLeigh Comerford, founder and artistic director of ShaLeigh Dance Works. “Dancing and creating together is the way that we respond to the world, and not being able to do that has felt a lot like not being able to process everything that’s happened this past year. As tenuous and fragile 54
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as life has felt, performing live again for an audience was an incredibly emotional experience.” ShaLeigh Dance Works began the performance with “Moving, Still” and “Meadow Dance,” (pictured left and right) and Nia Sadler followed with a powerful solo performance. After Nia, Gaspard&Dancers took the stage for a duet entitled “Forbidden” – a sensual piece that references Adam and Eve and explores the emotional and physical strength of a couple in love. Bull City Soul Struck rounded out the show with an audience-engaging hip-hop performance. As stars began to appear in the night sky, attendees gathered around an inflatable movie screen to watch the world premiere of ADF-commissioned film “tHe aGe Of anXieTy” by dendy/donovan projects. “Being able to physically dance with others in the same space is something we once took for granted and are now craving more than ever,” says Gaspard&Dancers founder Gaspard Louis. “For a company like Gaspard&Dancers that relies heavily on our partnering technique, it means the world. Hopefully this is the beginning of the changing tide, where audiences will be confident enough to come back inside the theater in the fall.”
SAVE T H E DAT E ADF’s first outdoor festival takes place Sept. 9-16 at the North Carolina Museum of Art and will feature eight performances by dance companies from across the U.S. On Aug. 28, ADF presents an event at Duke Homestead with three performances of “KOL DE-XCOPE” by Raphael Xavier and North Carolina experimental movers, spoken word artists, musicians and vocalists. Showtimes are 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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FALLARTS s a 14-year-old, John Dee Holeman stayed up late into the night to watch over a barnful of tobacco as smoke cured the plants, pulling the green from their leaves. His guitar helped keep weariness at bay. Inspired by popular blues artists like Blind Boy Fuller, he learned guitar chords with the help of his uncle. John Dee was born in Hillsborough on April 4, 1929. He left school after fourth grade to help his father work on the family’s farm. He moved to Durham in 1954 and found a job at the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company. By then he was a talented guitarist and an expert at buck dancing and “patting juba,” a hand-patting musical tradition, performing at house parties and gatherings with Durham blues men. That’s when he met pianist Quentin “Fris” Holloway, and the pair played tours throughout the South and abroad. John Dee’s performances became a staple of Bull City’s music scene from the time of his set during Durham’s 1976 Bicentennial Folk Life Festival, and he regularly appeared at the Bull Durham Blues Festival as well as every Festival for the Eno until his death. John Dee’s music reached audiences around the globe – from Hong Kong to Thailand, Canada and Africa; at Carnegie Hall; and during the National Folk Festival. He was the recipient of a National Heritage Fellowship in 1988. John Dee recorded albums with artists such as Taj Mahal through various labels, including Hillsborough’s Music Maker Relief Foundation. Cool John Ferguson performed alongside John Dee for nearly 20 years and remembers him cracking jokes backstage before showtime. “I loved his jokes,” Cool John says, adding that he also “learned a lot from [ John Dee] musically. I learned to appreciate his style of picking and playing … he reminded me of the oldtimers I grew up with.” His favorite John Dee song is “One Black Rat.” “It was comical, but it was truthful … he had [that way of ] song delivery,” Cool John says. John Dee died on April 30, 2021, at the age of 92, and his funeral was held on May 6 at Obie’s Chapel UHC in Timberlake, North Carolina.
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Jan Perry has taught piano lessons for 45 years, and she isn’t slowing down anytime soon By Ma rie Muir | P hoto by J oh n M i c h a e l S i m ps on
s an 8-year-old, Jan Perry was dazzled by Jo Ann Castle’s animated piano performances on “The Lawrence Welk Show.” So her parents, James Leathers and Maxine Leathers, bought her an upright piano for $20 and signed her up for piano lessons with Carolyn Sims, their neighborhood piano teacher in Braggtown and church pianist at Northgate Chapel. “When I would get home from my lesson, some of the neighborhood kids would come over, and I would teach them what I just learned,” she says. Jan fell in love with her instrument, despite the fact that not every key worked. Her parents, who worked opposite shifts at Liggett & Myers, served as her first audience. As a Northern High School student, Jan accompanied concert choirs and school plays and even filled in for the pianist at church on occasion. Jan studied dental hygiene at Guilford College before dropping out to launch her own at-home piano studio at the age of 18. “I knew I wanted to do something with ivory,” Jan says. “I just assumed it was teeth.” Jan had 30 students by the end of her first year and enough saved up to purchase a Kawai Grand Piano, which she still owns today. In her 45-year career running Jans Piano Studio, Jan estimates that she has taught more than 1,000 students ranging from age 5 to 50.
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She met Bill in Kansas City at the Final Four of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 1988. They got married a decade later in the courtyard outside of Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy. The wedding cake was decorated with music notes and basketballs. Jan has given piano lessons to Duke men’s basketball players and even played duets with Grant Hill and Christian Laettner. In addition to her Duke family, Jan has been part of the Durham Music Teachers Association since 1989 and served as the independent piano teacher chair for the North Carolina Music Teachers Association. “I do think I’m a great piano teacher, but there are a lot of great piano teachers in Durham,” Jan says. “I’m a part of a community of teachers who learn from one another. ... We all have our unique style.” Jan discovered over her years of teaching that many students stop taking piano lessons in middle school. So she began providing group lessons with four to six students in her colorful basement studio. “In this day and time, if a child’s not having fun, they’re not going to continue [playing music] anymore,” Jan says. “As they are learning and progressing, there’s a hidden competitiveness, because you don’t want to be the student who is not prepared that day. Plus, it’s just more fun to make music together.”
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her annual holiday recital in December 2020, she still made ornaments for her students, a tradition she’s kept up since 1975. The ornaments featured piano keys encircling the words “The Music Never Stopped.” Jan hosted three in-person recitals for her students at Grey Stone Church in June, so students could showcase what they learned throughout the year. She believes that music will keep helping people cope with the trauma of the pandemic. “Music continues on and on and on,” Jan says. “It’s part of our life. It never stops. I made a big deal of that during the pandemic, because the music became so important to every one of us.” august 2021
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was quite difficult, especially for artists. “I was scared and worried that all people might judge me.” She didn’t truly find herself until she studied visual communication at American University of Sharjah, where she had her nose in every art history book. She knew about various forms of art at the time, but not sacred art, which spurred her immersion into Sikhi. She moved to the United States in 2009 to marry her husband, Harajeshwar Singh Kohli, but she lost touch with her work when they started a family. It wasn’t until the couple moved to Durham in 2016 that Shanny started dabbling into various art mediums, including helping her children – Zoravar Singh Kohli, 10, Azad Singh Kohli, 7, and Raunaq Singh Kohli, 5, (pictured left with Harajeshwar and Shanny) – with their own art projects at International Montessori School. “That pushed me and reminded me that, ‘Hey, you need to just go back to this again,’” Shanny says. “There was something knocking on my door all the time, [but] that’s when it really hit me that I have to do something for myself.” Shanny currently works in her home studio and hopes to offer merchandise, including T-shirts, cups and prints, on her website soon. Follow her Instagram (@artbyshanny) for updates on her next exhibit.
our fall arts guide Can’t-miss concerts, exhibits and more By Chiara E va n s an d B rook e S pac h Hutchins Garage Tour Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Join the Museum of Durham History and Mark Hutchins, owner of the historic Hutchins Garage building, as he gives a special tour of the building and shares family stories. 402 W. Geer St.; modh.org Riley Downing + The Kernal with Cotton Clifton Aug. 19, 8 p.m. The singer, songwriter and guitarist of New Orleans country-soul band The Deslondes joins up with The Kernal and Cotton Clifton for a night of Southern rock. The Pinhook; thepinhook.com Festivals of Art, Thought & Culture: Fresh Fruit Aug. 19-21, 6 p.m. Part of The Fruit’s Third Friday series, the weekendlong art walk aims to use art to further cultural diversity within the Durham community. The Fruit; durhamfruit.com Our House: Durham Arts Council Student Showcase Through Aug. 20 This annual exhibit features works from DAC's students and instructors – come visit during Third Friday hours from 6-8 p.m. or by appointment. Durham Arts Council; durhamarts.org Looking Out, Looking In – Drawings, Prints & Books by Ippy Patterson Through Aug. 21 The Hillsborough-based artist is featured in the first solo exhibition along the gallery's 36-foot-long exhibition wall. This exhibit centers on charcoal "woodscapes" as well as her detailed pen and ink art. PS118 Gallery & Event Space; horseandbuggypress.com Bully/Pom Pom Squad Aug. 23, 7 p.m. For her first solo project, guitarist and singer Alicia Bognanno of Bully released “Sugaregg,” described by one critic as a bubblegum grunge record. Motorco Music Hall; motorcomusic.com
TORN – Mixed Media Works by Margaret Sartor, 2016-2021 Sept. 1 - Oct. 29; reception Sept. 18, 4-7 p.m. Margaret Sartor is an educator, curator and writer in addition to an artist. Her upcoming exhibit will feature work that uses extraneous materials, photographs and book pages from the past six years. Horse & Buggy Press and Friends; horseandbuggypress.com
STOMP Sept. 4, 8 p.m., and Sept. 5, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The internationally acclaimed percussion sensation performs two new pieces during its ever-evolving showcase of the everyday. Durham Performing Arts Center; dpacnc.com Durham’s Murals by Bike Tour Sept. 4, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6, 10 a.m. This bicycle tour starts off at Major the Bull sculpture and features the historic murals of downtown. The route is curated by Preservation Durham in partnership with local museums and is designed for anyone who feels comfortable riding a bike on the street. 211 W Parrish St.; preservationdurham.org Alan Parsons Live Project Tour 2021 Sept. 14, 8 p.m. Alan got his start in the music business as a sound engineer at the famed Abbey Road Studios and has worked with musical groups including The Beatles and Pink Floyd. The Carolina Theatre; carolinatheatre.org
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Maps & Legends – New Paintings and Assemblage by Lisa Creed Aug. 25 - Sept. 26; reception Sept. 11, 4-6 p.m. The artist's newest collection of abstract art was inspired by the disconnect she felt from the world during the pandemic. The bold lines in her work represent the paths back to her loved ones and favorite places. Luis Rodriguez and his Organ Failure band will play at the reception. PS118 Gallery & Event Space; horseandbuggypress.com A Changing Durham – Painting and Printmaking Works by Kimberly Wheaton Through Aug. 27 Peruse paintings and prints that illustrate people and places the artist missed during the pandemic as well as how Durham has evolved over the 25 years that she’s lived here. Horse & Buggy Press and Friends; horseandbuggypress.com LP Giobbi Aug. 28, 9 p.m. This electronic house musician is breaking ground in the dance music scene with her hits like “Amber Rose,” “Jungle Queen” and “Gas Me Up.” The Fruit; durhamfruit.com
Learn about the legacy of the North Carolina Central University and North Carolina A&T State University football rivalry—from the teams and coaches to the fans and bands. Exhibit opening reception
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Imani Woods, Sept. 12 The Gories, Sept. 16 Calidore String Quartet, Sept. 25 Cimafunk, Oct. 21 Belcea Quartet, Oct. 23 Chris Pattishall, Nov. 3-6 Ciompi Quartet, Nov. 6 Kayhan Kalhor, Nov. 11 Schumann Quartet, Nov. 13 Christina and Michelle Naughton, Dec. 4 Bijayini Satpathy, Dec. 6-12 The King’s Singers, Dec. 16 dukeperformances.duke.edu
North Carolina Latin American Film Festival (NCLAFF) Oct. 8-18, screenings at 7 p.m., NCLAFF conversations on Oct. 8-9, 3-5 p.m. The 36th annual event focuses on Afro Latin American, Caribbean and Indigenous films. The festival, organized by the Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University and UNC, has featured work by Latin filmmakers from more than 20 different countries in 13 languages. This year’s schedule will be held in a hybrid virtual and in-person format. nclatinamericanfilmfestival.org
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Festival of Art, Thought & Culture: Coinbread, Bacon & Cheddar Oct. 14-16 Thursday night features a networking and socializing event while Friday and Saturday nights play host to fashion shows, stand-up comedy, educational speakers, dancing and more. The Fruit; durhamfruit.com
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Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Their 2019 album “Absolute Zero” was a hit for fans and critics alike. Now the band is back with a new album, “Non-Secure Connection,” which explores a variety of themes including civil rights, sports and computer hacking. The Carolina Theatre; carolinatheatre.org
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Oddville Art Festival 'Home on the Strange' Oct. 9, 7 p.m. This festival houses non-traditional vendors, DJs and artists. See punk, goth, steampunk and futuristic styles illustrated in attendees costumes and artwork. The Fruit; durhamfruit.com
One Night With Nikki Glaser Oct. 15, 7 p.m. The comic is known for her honesty, where no aspect of her life is off limits. The Carolina Theatre; carolinatheatre.org
Anjimile Oct. 15, 8 p.m. The Guardian called the Boston-based singer-songwriter’s 2020 debut, “Giver Taker,” “compelling.” The Pinhook; thepinhook.com Torres and special guest Sarah Jaffe Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Mackenzie Scott records and performs indie rock as Torres; her most recent album, “Thirstier,” was released by Merge Records in July. The Pinhook; thepinhook.com America Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. As part of its 50th Anniversary Tour, the band will perform hits like “A Horse With No Name,” “I Need You,” “Lonely People” and “Sister Golden Hair.” DPAC; dpacnc.com ‘Tootsie’ Oct. 19-24 This musical comedy shares the story of a struggling actor, Michael Dorsey, whose act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. DPAC; dpacnc.com BoDeans Oct. 20, 8 p.m. Blending roots rock, heartland rock and alternative rock, the band’s been a fixture in the music scene for three decades. Motorco Music Hall; motorcomusic.com The Mavericks 'En Espanol' World Tour Oct. 21, 8 p.m. The band's next chapter kicked off in August with the debut of its first all-Spanish album, simply titled “En Espanol.” The Carolina Theatre; carolinatheatre.org Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA Oct. 29, 8 p.m. This ABBA tribute show has sold out arenas across the world since 1995. DPAC; dpacnc.com
Gabriel Iglesias Nov. 4, 8 p.m. The "fluffy" comedian has headlined at the Staples Center, Madison Square Garden and the Sydney Opera House and amassed more than 410 million views on YouTube. DPAC; dpacnc.com Magic of Patinas – Works in Metals by Jackie MacLeod Nov. 4 - Dec. 23; reception Nov. 11, 5-8 p.m. The artist's medium of choice is mixed metals – copper, brass and steel. Jackie's wall-based compositions feature both natural and man-made patinas, which celebrate imperfection and surprise. PS118 Gallery & Event Space; horseandbuggypress.com Straight No Chaser Nov. 6, 8 p.m. The a capella group rose to fame 12 years ago and have since reached 1 billion streams of their songs and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets. This upcoming tour showcases tracks from their most recent album, “Social Christmasing.” DPAC; dpacnc.com Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin: Together in Concert Nov. 11, 8 p.m. These country artists come together on stage for an evening of music and sharing stories. The three musicians are lauded for their songwriting and have a total of seven Grammy awards among them. The Carolina Theatre; carolinatheatre.org Durham Art Walk Holiday Market Nov. 20-21 Kick off the holiday season with this fine arts and craft event downtown that features hundreds of local artists, live music and food trucks. At the close of the market, continue your shopping spree at the many other participating retail shops. Durham Arts Council; durhamarts.org
UpClose Chamber Music with the Verona Quartet Oct. 30, 3 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear their scariest Halloween costumes to join the Verona Quartet and guests during this special family production that highlights folk cultures in music. Museum of Life and Science; thecot.org Click! Photography Festival Through October This year’s iteration includes an exhibit exploring the intersection of art and self-care during the pandemic, workshops hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Art, film screenings and more. clickphotofest.org Pumpkin Patch Express Saturdays and Sundays in October All aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express! Visitors at the Museum of Life and Science are invited to pick their perfect pumpkin to decorate and bring home. Stick around for more seasonal crafts and activities before heading back on the museum’s Ellerbe Creek Railway. Museum of Life and Science; lifeandscience.org Musicians of The COT and The Monti Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Guest storytellers from The Monti join The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle’s musicians in an evening dedicated to four-legged friends. In partnership with the Animal Protection Society of Durham, dogs are welcome at this performance of animal-centered music and stories. Proceeds benefit APS and the COT’s Education Fund. Bull City Ciderworks; thecot.org Recent Works by Laura Sharp Wilson Nov. 3 - Dec. 23; reception Nov. 13, 4-7 p.m. The visual artist features examples of her work and participates in a reception and artist talk. Horse & Buggy Press and Friends; horseandbuggypress.com
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ABOVE Michael, Dylan Russell, Dexter and Chastan Swain gather for a round of Catan. BELOW LEFT The kitchen features gray cabinets and walnut shelves that were custom-made by Piedmont Joinery. BELOW RIGHT Clean lines and cool color palettes set a calming tone in Michael and Dexter’s home.
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Dexter received his bachelor’s and master’s from Kenan-Flagler Business School, and Michael got his bachelor’s in public policy and doctorate in education leadership, policy and school improvement. They tied the knot at the Durham County Courthouse in 2015. The newlyweds lived in Chapel Hill for a few years postgraduation before following a trail of friends who had moved to Durham. Today, Dexter works for a wealth management company in Chapel Hill, and Michael is an assistant professor at N.C. State University. Their first place was a townhome in southwest Durham, followed by a custom build in Duke Park. After three years in that home, the house for sale in Trinity Park represented a fresh start. “Both of those experiences allowed us to create our dream home in this renovation because we were able to prioritize the things we wanted most,” Dexter says. So, they made the leap. Chapel Hill Realtor Debbie McCormick sold their Duke Park house in just 24 hours (without hosting any in-person tours) when Dexter and Michael put it on the market in June 2020,
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ABOVE AND BELOW Riverbank’s seven-month construction project also added an elevated stone patio surrounded by raised planter beds.
just days after they went under contract on the 100-year-old fixer-upper. House keys in hand, they hired Riverbank Custom Homes to assist with design, architecture and implementation. “I think [historic preservation] is important for us and for the neighborhood,” Michael says. “Trinity is one of the few neighborhoods that’s homogeneously 1920s Craftsman-style homes, and we wanted to make sure that we were sticking to the character of the street.” After two months of planning, Riverbank’s Chad Wilkins presented Michael and Dexter with a few floor plan designs to choose from. 68
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“Originally we wanted the master bedroom to be upstairs, but functionally it just didn’t make sense,” Dexter says. Instead they opted to have the master bedroom and bathroom on the first floor alongside a spacious kitchen, Michael’s office and two living areas – one with a fireplace at the front of the house and one at the back of the house. Riverbank sealed off the basement staircase and exposed the main staircase to the front living area by taking down the wall that enclosed it, which created one seamlessly connected ground floor. A skylight installation on the second level sheds light on the original oak floors and contemporary decor.
ABOVE This antique lamppost is more than 200 years old and was converted from gas to electricity. BELOW Dexter gifted Michael these mugs by ceramic artist Michelle Vanderwalker and a Kingfisher to-go cocktail for his birthday.
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ABOVE A skylight installation on the second level sheds light on the original oak floors and contemporary decor on the first floor. BELOW This original piece of artwork was painted by a friend and represents Michael and Dexter’s love of nature and travel.
Dexter and Michael’s 3-year-old chocolate Labrador Cora happily trots back and forth along a single, spacious pathway that runs from the front door to the back door. The kitchen occupies the center of the house and features an impressive island surrounded by gray cabinets and walnut shelves, custom-made by Piedmont Joinery. “One thing that we did in this house that we didn’t do in the last house was mix lots of wood tones and metals in the same room,” Dexter says. “In the kitchen we have black metal, brass and stainless steel.” Adjacent to the kitchen is another major piece to the renovation – a greenhouse-style breakfast nook/ living room addition with a vaulted 70
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ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides of the room opposite a built-in bookcase and mounted TV. The space makes up 500 of the 2,900 square feet in the house and provides Michael and Dexter with a casual alternative to their more formal living area at the front of the house. Upstairs, Riverbank reconstructed the dormer on the roof and transformed the one-bedroom loft into a functional second-floor space with three bedrooms, a bathroom and an office. On days that Dexter works from home, he has a spectacular view of mature trees that line the street and foot traffic below. The extra bedrooms will accommodate overnight guests and provide space for the couple to grow their family.
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“Even though we had to rebuild the dormer, put a new roof on and rebuild the porch, [the house] still looks the same as it did a hundred years ago from the front,” Michael says. He and Dexter are applying for the house to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. If their home didn’t already clue you in, Michael and Dexter are both fans of history and vintage memorabilia. Dexter’s grandfather’s antique school desk and a textbook from 1932 remind him daily of his commitment to advancing public education. They even have a photo of the first motorized school bus in the state, which is currently parked at Dexter’s greatgreat-grandparents’ farm in Pamlico County, North Carolina. Riverbank’s seven-month construction project also added outdoor features, such as an elevated stone patio surrounded by raised planter beds. At night the backyard is illuminated by an antique lamppost from Philadelphia. The family heirloom is more than 200 years old and was converted from gas to electricity. Clean lines and calm color palettes set the tone for Michael and Dexter’s new/old home. “If you had a contemporary to modern style spectrum, we would be at the center of those two,” Dexter says. “So it’s not cold, but it also doesn’t lean traditional at all.” Above all, the duo wants friends and family to feel comfortable in their space. Dinner parties often consist of Dexter’s homemade meals, Michael’s craft cocktails and rowdy rounds of Catan as a Sylvan Esso album plays in the background.
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Hayti Heritage Center gradually resumed limited-capacity, in-person programming like its Don’t Stop the Music series, which featured Folk Rap Band.
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fter a 15-month shutdown, after Labor Day. In-person events The Fruit reopened at its will be limited to the main level, full 1,100-person capacity including the first floor of the in June – nine weeks performance hall. At full capacity, earlier than planned – Hayti can hold up to 500 people, to host a Juneteenth but in September, only around commemoration with 150 seats will be available. music and an art show. Spaces in the Durham Arts Everything, including Council building are also opening admission, was free. “It slowly, Executive Director Sherry was intended to be this DeVries said. It began hosting celebration of, ‘Welcome limited in-person events in back, let’s do this,’” said October 2020 and offered 24 Tim Walter, founder performing arts camps and 11 of the South Dillard on-site classes this summer. The Street event venue. “It DAC hosted its first in-person wasn’t about making money. It Third Friday event in June for was about showing the art and 104 visitors total, with only 25 being back together.” people allowed in the In March, nearly a building at a time. year after the Hayti The PSI Theatre Heritage Center opened in July for THE FRUIT MADE closed to the public, a private, in-person $2,000 AVAILABLE its slam poetry dance performance TO HELP ARTISTS team performed for the first time MOUNT THEIR in the gallery for a since COVID-19 socially distanced, closures began. WORK AND in-person audience The arts nonprofit CHARGED THEM NO of 20. Hayti gradually hopes to bring the COMMISSION. resumed limitedtheater back to its capacity, in-person 175- to 200-seat programming in the capacity, but it’s still months following, undetermined when beginning with dance that will happen. classes, slam poetry, It’s a similar story artist exhibitions across the event and its music series, venue board: The Executive Director cinemas at The Angela Lee said. Carolina Theatre Hayti will open for reopened on July outside facility rentals 23, and its 1,000-
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seat auditorium will reopen at full capacity with a wave of concerts and live events immediately after Labor Day; the Durham Performing Arts Center reopened at full capacity on Aug. 2, kicking off the venue’s “August of Rock”; Motorco Music Hall reopens at its full 450-person capacity on Aug. 23; and The Pinhook will open to full capacity performances on Sept. 1, starting with weekend-only shows. Duke Performances will welcome visitors back to Duke University’s campus with a celebratory performance on the Baldwin Quad the last weekend of August, Vice Provost for the Arts John Brown said. Its multiple indoor stages across campus officially reopen for a booked fall season on Sept. 12.
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any adjustments were made behind the scenes to enhance safety at these venues, taking guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as state and local health departments. Of course, protocols could change before and after reopenings based on the status of the pandemic and readjusted health guidelines. Nearly $100,000 worth of new sound equipment was installed
the week The Fruit shut down at the start of the pandemic. During closures, the basement bar and bathrooms were completely renovated. And now, there’s neon everywhere. “We gave studio space to a neon artist, and he pays us in neon,” Walter said. Hayti staff held bi-weekly meetings to ensure constant communication. They contacted vendors and performers and discussed multiple backup plans for each event, keeping busy despite Hayti’s closure. “In many ways, we have not skipped a beat,” Lee said. Hayti underwent facility repairs and renovations, some of which are still in progress due to logistical problems and supply shortages caused by the pandemic. As of press time, guests are required to wear masks and to practice social distancing inside the facilities. DPAC put together a “Safety First Task Force” of four senior staffers soon after it closed. They research how other performing arts centers across the nation reopened and plan safety improvements at DPAC at each weekly meeting. “We’ve logged over 1,500 hours collectively,” said Josette Roten, DPAC’s marketing and public relations manager. Updates include a new air purification system and increased disinfection of high-touch surfaces. The
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“vax up or mask up,” McKay added. Staff are required to wear masks but not to be vaccinated, although many have been, he said. Some venues, including The Pinhook and Motorco, will request guests be vaccinated. Motorco will require masks, temperature checks and proof of vaccination at its first indoor concert since closing. “We are going to go back to the artist and find out if they would be OK opening it up to general admission, but currently, it’s being sold as a proof-of-vaccine show,” Motorco Partner Josh Wittman said. Everyone entering the DAC is required to undergo a temperature check and wear a mask. Social distancing is encouraged through extensive signage and markings throughout the building. The DAC reevaluates its protocols every month based on statewide COVID case numbers and vaccination rates.
Folk Rap Band lead vocalist Nige Hood performed at the Hayti Heritage Center as part of the Don’t Stop the Music series that celebrated Black Music Appreciation Month in June.
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Global Biorisk Advisory Council accredited DPAC as a GBAC STAR facility for its comprehensive system of cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention. DPAC also transitioned to 100% mobile tickets – a switch they planned prior to the pandemic. Actions like entering with your ticket, entering the bathrooms
and paying for concessions all now have the option of being contactless. Staff and vendors are required to be vaccinated; masks are mandated on a show-by-show basis, as some performers request that audiences wear them. The Carolina Theatre staff also underwent safety training, and bipolar ionization was
installed in its air filtration systems to the tune of about $40,000. “It’s certified to remove 97% of pathogens from the air with every pass through the theater’s air conditioning and heating system,” President and CEO Randy McKay said. The Carolina Theatre joins DPAC as an accredited GBAC STAR facility. Patrons are asked to
he doors of many Durham venues closed, but planning never stopped. Booking acts is an ongoing process – shows were canceled, postponed and even added throughout the pandemic. The staff at DPAC planned its reopening for more than a year, rescheduling events multiple times. The number of shows booked “seem to be on track to be at levels like we were before, if not even higher,” Roten said. In June, 40 concerts and comedy shows were already on The Carolina Theatre’s books for September through February. That’s higher than what the theater usually sees during this time, McKay said. “I think it’s reflective of all the artists being excited to get back on the road and us, of course, excited to bring the community back in through our doors to be able to
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celebrate and have fun together,” he said. The PSI Theatre has been booked, mostly for dance performances, every weekend since July. The DAC continuously took reservations for July or later, contingent upon COVID-19 conditions at the time of the event. Duke Performances continued to book artists 12-18 months ahead of time. “We have an eye toward the ideal,” Brown said. “But we also have an asterisk that says, ‘Subject to University COVID policy.’”
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“Looking at the ticket sales for shows that have just gone on sale, it’s looking like the community is as anxious as I am about getting back to life as normal and being able to get back to live music and comedy,” he said. But he’s also worried about “how many [people] are going to be reticent? And what will that mean for the long-term ticket sales and therefore the financial stability of presenting events?”
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years, Hayti saw an approximately 20% Folk Rap Band – Zack Willard, increase in people Nige Hood, Max Williams coming to the center and Cortez Speer – performed each year. The during a concert highlighting pandemic put that funk and hip-hop artists at growth on pause. Hayti Heritage Center. “We’re aiming to get back to that, at least,” Lee said. “In a normal year, we would serve more than 350,000 people in the building,” DeVries said of the arts council’s galleries and event spaces. “This past year, we’ve only served about 3,500. My guesstimate is that we will have come back hopefully at about the is hiring managerial and 75% level [in the next fiscal year]. service staff. And hopefully the following year, The Carolina Theatre may we’ll get back to 100%.” experience staffing shortages, The excitement of welcoming especially because it’s guests back is palpable, but the challenging to find employees ghosts of lost revenue linger. “It while so many other venues are has been so expensive,” Walter hiring right now, McKay said. said, noting that The Fruit now Pre-pandemic, the theater had is in debt by $250,000 more around 30 full-time staff and 60 than it was before the pandemic. part-time staffers. In June, it had “All of our reopening expenses five full-time staff, most of whom are on credit cards. We had were recently hired, and two zero working capital left, it all part-time staff. “A number of our just vaporized. It’s financially former staff, including a lot of punishing to launch The Fruit familiar faces that our guests will and get shut down just as we know, will be returning to their were taking off. And then do it roles,” McKay said. “And then we again – [to] restart.” are hiring for roles for a few folks The Fruit isn’t alone. who couldn’t come back. As we “[Motorco] lost money the last near the fall live event reopening, year and a half, every month,” we’ll be hiring a large number Wittman said. “Hopefully we can of crew and concessions and break even again, that would be box office positions. Until then, the next best step.” we’re just hiring a few technical Still, the signs are promising. positions that require significant The Fruit’s calendar is rapidly experience, like a technical filling with local, national and director or box office manager.” international touring acts. “It feels like our reputation just matured over the year,” Walter said. “We should come screaming out of the doldrums.” rior to its shutdown in 2020, Revenue from the slated shows Hayti was on track to exceed and bar sales will be used to pay the number of guests it off debt. “We are very optimistic welcomed the previous year that people will get back into the – more than 59,000 people, habit of throwing down to some Lee said. For the past several really great sounds,” he said.
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1 Rebirth, a mural by Gabriel Eng-Goetz Local artist and founder of lifestyle brand RUNAWAY, Gabriel (Gabe) Eng-Goetz, brings art to life through a mural inspired by his roots and RTP’s entreprenuerial spirit. 2 PopBox NC IDEA and RTF partner up to offer four women and BIPOC-owned businesses a grant to take space inside a popup shipping container. 3 The Showroom With a view of the construction site, the Boxyard RTP Showroom offers space for staff, prospects, and vendors to do work.
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BIZBRIEFS Compiled by Kelli Rainer
ON THE MOVE
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development appointed Kelly Rowell as its president and CEO in May. Rowell joined CED in 2017 to focus on customer experience and the value that CED can provide to the entrepreneurial landscape. Rowell also advised CED through the challenges caused by the pandemic and was able to execute the company’s Venture Connect Summit in March. “Kelly has the vision, leadership and energy to support the changing and growing needs of our ecosystem and CED’s future,” CED Board Chair Sanjay Pal said. Worldwide Clinical Trials Inc., a contract research organization, hired Steve Chriscoe as its executive director for oncology project management in April. The experienced project leader has worked in clinical research and development for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries for more than 25 years. “It’s a very exciting time to join Worldwide, as small and midsized pharma and biotechs are seeking the right CRO partner for their complex oncology studies,” Chriscoe said.
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Durham native and UNC alumnus Michael Bradshaw was named the chief information officer for Kyndryl in May. Kyndryl is an IBM offshoot that will be created following the separation of IBM’s Managed Infrastructure Services business, which is expected to occur by the end of 2021. Bradshaw most recently served as executive vice president and CIO of NBC Universal. NC IDEA, a private foundation aimed at strengthening the state economy through grants and programs, announced the election of its new board chair and directors in June. Peyton Anderson, who has served on the board for four years and works as the CEO of Affinergy, was elected to serve as the chair. The three new directors include Spencer Disher, Sonja Ebron and Jerry Edmonds. Disher recently served as the senior vice president at French bank Natixis SA, and Ebron is the founder and CEO of Courtroom5, an organization that works to provide a toolbox for people in court without legal representation. Edmonds is the vice president of workforce and community engagement at Vance-Granville Community College.
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PARTNERSHIPS, ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
The remaining portion of the former Witherspoon Rose Culture site, a 4.3-acre lot at 3330 Watkins Rd., was sold to an apartment developer for $6,812,500 in May. Chris Howlett and Louis Gonzalez of Beacon Properties Group bought the property, represented by commercial broker Vernon Averett of Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate. Howlett and Gonzalez plan to build around 300 apartments on the land located inside the Patterson Place Shopping Center. “The property is key to the continued growth of the entire shopping center, the surrounding area and southwest Durham,” Averett said. Shutterfly, a California-based digital retailer and personalized products manufacturing platform, announced an agreement to acquire Spoonflower, a Durham-based global design marketplace of custom fabric, wallpaper and home decor, for $225 million in June. Shutterfly will add Spoonflower wallpaper, fabric, linens, bedding and other home decor soft goods to its product assortment and connect Shutterfly’s 21 million active users to Spoonflower’s artists and design community. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter. “Shutterfly is truly our perfect match,” Spoonflower CEO Michael Jones said in a press release.
“Not only will Spoonflower now enable Shutterfly consumers to buy artists’ customized design creations in addition to personalizing their own, but we will also unlock the ability to reach new audiences and scale the small businesses of our incredible creative community thanks to Shutterfly’s manufacturing expertise and expansive customer reach.” Spoonflower will retain its distinct brand, culture and team structure. Jones will continue to lead Spoonflower, reporting to Hilary Schneider, CEO of Shutterfly.
NEW ON THE SCENE
Tergus Pharma – an end-toend service provider for topical pharmaceutical products – celebrated the opening of its new Research Triangle Park headquarters with a ribboncutting ceremony on May 13. Tergus Pharma Chairman and CEO Dr. Vijendra Nalamothu, his wife, Dr. Devi Nalamothu, Tergus board members Devi Nalamothu and Eddie Hjerpe, and Gov. Roy Cooper cut the ribbon for the 100,000-square-foot commercial
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several support functions. MedPharm, a contract developer of topical and transdermal pharmaceutical products, celebrated the opening of its new facility in Research Triangle Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 23. The new space doubles the company’s footprint in the Triangle. “MedPharm’s investment in this facility is a clear demonstration of our continued commitment to a global vision by expanding client services downstream into commercial manufacturing,” said MedPharm President and CEO Eugene Ciolfi. Smashing Boxes opened a new coworking space called Durham Bottling Company inside Suite Four at 506 Ramseur St. DBC hosted its first open house on June 17 and continued to do so every Thursday through the summer. Memberships start at $99 per month.
MOVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Agtech firm Vestaron Corporation launched a new sustainability platform called emPOWERED by Purpose in April. The initiative offers growers tools to overcome insecticide resistance without sacrificing performance and safety. CARsgen Therapeutics, a Shanghai-based biotechnology company pursuing medicines to treat cancer, is slated to open its first North American biomanufacturing site in Durham and plans to invest $157 million in the operation by 2025, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on May 20. The project is expected to create 200 new jobs between 2022 and 2026 with an average salary of about $76,061, bringing a total payroll impact of $15.2 million to the region every year. Lenovo announced record results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year in May, demonstrating incredible growth across all sectors of the corporation. Its revenue in the fourth quarter – a total of $15.6 billion – grew 48% since last year. Lenovo’s profit also reached its highest growth rate in two years: 512% growth for a net income of $260 million. Kickstart Venture Services, part of an Innovate Carolina initiative at UNC, partnered with the New Ventures program at Duke Office of Licensing and Ventures in May to launch an entrepreneurial hub that will offer local startups access to an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, become part of a talent network and join a database with established service
providers. Any Duke or UNCrelated startup that is researchbased can participate in the hub, which launched this summer and will support up to 40 startups. Companies interested in participating can contact kickstart@unc.edu or jeff.welch@duke.edu. Cary-based upscale multifamily developer Lorient Homes began work this summer on a pair of high-end condominium buildings, formerly owned by Durham Rest Home Inc., at 600 N. Roxboro St. Construction is expected to begin in July. Fidelity Investments is adding 500 new jobs to its RTP campus over the next few quarters, Gov. Roy Cooper announced in May. The private investment management company plans to recruit candidates who are skilled in customer service, including those working in industries such as hospitality and retail who were hit hard by the pandemic. The company notes that candidates do not need to be a licensed financial professional to be hired.
AWARDS & HONORS
Biological agricultural products developer AgBiome was recognized by Inc. magazine as a 2021 Best Place to Work based on the publication’s annual survey of company employees that analyzes communication and resources, employee needs, effectiveness of management, personal engagement, workplace dynamics and trust of leaders. “We’ve built a unique culture and organizational structure that values workplace happiness as essential for high productivity and thrives on constant learning, transparency, respect, creativity, decisiveness, self-management and above all, trust,” said AgBiome Chief People Officer Elizabeth Claypoole.
Two Durham executives were named finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Southeast in June: Sheila Mikhail of Asklepios BioPharmaceutical Inc. (at right) and Jim Datin of BioAgilytix Labs LLC. The program recognizes the endeavors of people who create products and services that keep the worldwide economy moving forward. Since its inception in 1986, Entrepreneur of the Year has grown to include programs in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries. The winners were announced on July 29. PHOTO BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON
manufacturing facility, which houses corporate and administrative offices as well as five state-of-the-art research and development laboratories. Tergus is currently hiring for positions including process engineering, project management, research & development scientists and
IN OTHER NEWS
Reboot Representation, a coalition of leading tech companies working to double the number of Black, Latina and Native American women receiving computing degrees by 2025, offered an $800,000 grant to nonprofit Rewriting the Code in April in an effort to create more programs and opportunities for minority members, and to leverage combined intersectional communities of almost 2,000 women to develop a more robust national platform for necessary institutional change in the tech industry. This grant will enable RTC to provide role models, mentors, education and workplace opportunities to existing members while inspiring more women to pursue computing degrees.
Downtown Durham Inc. created a jobs board called “Who’s Hiring Downtown?” The platform is intended to help employers that are located inside the Business Improvement District and
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NETWORKING 1 Mayor Pro-Tempore Jillian Johnson, Durham County Board of Commissioners Chair Brenda A. Howerton, Commissioner Nimasheena Burns, Commissioner Nida Allam, Nathan Robb, Scott Dorsey, Mayor Steve Schewel, Geoff Durham, Keith Wallace, Merritt Properties Field Superintendent Chris Flowers, council member Mark-Anthony Middleton and council member DeDreana Freeman.
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2 Indulge Catering co-owners Jacqueline “Jay” White and Queen Precious-Jewel Zabriskie, and Kelsey Labree, Indulge Catering’s kitchen manager.
RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR MERRITT TW CROSSING Maryland-based Merritt Properties celebrated the grand opening of Merritt TW Crossing on Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park on May 12. New tenants, construction partners and elected officials gathered outside the new location – four industrial buildings, totaling 284,240 square feet – for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Keith Wallace, Merritt TW Crossing vice president of operations and business development, introduced speaker Geoff Durham, president and CEO of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce; Nathan Robb, Merritt TW Crossing vice president of development, and
Merritt Properties CEO Scott Dorsey also gave remarks. Indulge Catering LLC served Maryland-inspired cuisine, and guests took home insulated cups stuffed with chocolate and a bottle of Old Bay hot sauce. Merritt TW Crossing is the company’s first development in North Carolina, and businesses can pre-lease office space now. Merritt Properties also announced the acquisition of 35 acres to build an industrial business park in Knightdale, North Carolina, on May 17. The new property will be known as Merritt Midway Business Park and is slated for completion in 2022. – by Marie Muir
struggling to recruit candidates. Businesses can post about open positions, with the option to include a job description, a link to the job posting or contact information. Those interested can access the platform at downtowndurham.com/jobs.
to-no experience in the field. Durham topped the list due to its cost of living in comparison to other job-heavy cities as well as the options in medical and health services, software development and nurse practitioner job markets.
The Durham metro area was ranked the No. 7 best location for recent graduates to find the hottest jobs, according to a survey released by RENTCafé in May. The nationwide internet listing service focused on the top 50 cities with the fastestgrowing, highest-paying jobs available in 2021 for recent college graduates with little-
GRAIL, a health care company with a new lab in RTP, introduced a blood test called Galleri in June that can detect more than 50 types of cancer – 45 of which currently lack recommended screenings in the U.S. – through a single blood draw and with a low false positive rate of less than 1%. The company presented the
new technology at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting along with results that supported Galleri’s clinical performance. The Galleri test is intended for use in those with an elevated risk of cancer, such as adults aged 50 or older, and as a complement to existing single cancer screening tests. With a list price of $949, the test is now available in the U.S. with a prescription.
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FORECASTING
The Durham Success Summit returns on Sept. 18 for its third annual event aimed at empowering Black, male
students aged 18-24 to begin taking important steps in their careers. Reggie Love, a former political aide to President Barack Obama, will be the keynote speaker at the in-person event at The W.G. Pearson Center. Research shows only one-third of Black residents in Durham have obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to two-thirds of white citizens. “I was tired of seeing men like me be treated as if our lives didn’t matter,” DSS founder Derek Rhodes said. “Now, three years later, I am happy to have created an event that uplifts and supports Black men.” dssnc.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY BIG TECH COMPANIES COULD ACCELERATE GROWTH IN DURHAM REAL ESTATE BY BRANDEE GRUENER mos Cooper Jr. would like to stop operating his concierge service, Bull City Butler, out of the guest bedroom in his home. He is looking to buy commercial property that is large enough that he can hire a couple of people, expand his business and possibly rent to a retail tenant. Travel plans and corporate events dried up during the pandemic, and the slowdown in business gave him time to think about the importance of diversifying his income. Cooper began talking with Partners in Equity, an investment group “committed to increasing the number of Black- and brown-owned businesses that own the real estate where their companies operate.” He discovered that buying a commercial property was more attainable than he’d thought. And with companies like Google, Apple and a number of life sciences companies announcing they will add thousands of employees to the area, now seemed like the moment. “There’s going to be a huge influx of people over the next few years who are going to be moving to this area, and they are looking for things to do, places to go,” Cooper said. “It’s a good time to get in now if you’re going to do it.” And while commercial real estate looks nothing like the insanely hot residential real estate market in Durham, that dynamic could change.
Google Cloud announced in March that it’s establishing an engineering site in Durham. It will initially sublease space in downtown under an agreement with Duke University and is evaluating several locations for its permanent home.
“At some point, you know, in the next two years, I have a feeling that things are going to be pricing out a whole lot of people very quickly,” he said.
BUSINESSES WONDER HOW GOOGLE MOVE WILL AFFECT DOWNTOWN
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ooper is looking in and around downtown, where rents have sprung up alongside new buildings and redevelopments. That’s why he decided ownership would be the more economical approach to moving into an office. One of his neighbors would be Google, which announced plans in March to open a new cloud engineering hub in Durham.ID. It could take up to two years to build out the space at 200 Morris St., but the company expects to hire 150 employees
by the end of the year. The cloud engineering hub is projected to have 500 employees by 2023 and could eventually reach 1,000. Alva Horton is the community manager of Locale 321, which rents 19 private offices on East Chapel Hill Street to remote workers and others who need an office outside of their homes. Horton expects that demand for coworking spaces will increase as Google employees and their spouses move to the area. Demand already went up because of the challenges of buying a new home with adequate home office space during the pandemic. But while Horton said they have talked about expanding Locale 321 in the past, it would have to be “the right sort of space” to fit their Durhamcentric coworking community. Horton’s own marketing
company, The Assemblage Studio, is one of the tenants. “We don’t want to grow so big that we lose that,” she said. “It’s really important to us that it is that community space.” Horton said she doesn’t worry about the availability of commercial real estate right now, but she would like to see downtown preserve its character and its homegrown businesses. “I love those local spaces so much,” she said. “I would be concerned that there would be some larger corporate retail and restaurants that would come in, that would buy up those spaces. I’d like to see more local businesses do that.” When asked about the potential impact of Google’s arrival on small business owners, Lilyn Hester, head of external affairs for the Southeast, provided a list of Google’s
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community efforts in Durham and beyond. For instance, Google made a $180 million commitment to a Lilyn Hester nationwide small business fund and nonprofit grants program. The fund delivers low-interest loans to community financial institutions like Self-Help Credit Union. Google also invested $175 million toward economic opportunity for Black business owners, including a $5 million Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. Google for Startups has partnered with American Underground on a Black Founders Exchange program for five years. Hester said that Google chose Durham for this cloud engineering site because of its proximity to three research universities and because it “aligns with our focus on research, scientific discovery, technological advancement and our goal to attract underrepresented talent.” And Google is not alone.
TALENT DRAWS OUTSIDE MONEY INTO DURHAM
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eal estate brokers say that talent – along with affordability and quality of life – is what continues to attract out-of-state investors to Durham and Research Triangle Park. As more companies arrive, they draw in even more talent, which further feeds the cycle of growth. “We were already a vibrant economy as it was, and growing in the life sciences arena,” said Emilee Collins, a Realtor and commercial broker with Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate. She said that while office vacancies rose during the pandemic, industrial and flex space continued to be in high
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demand. And many brokers believe that the need for office space will continue as workers return, even if they aren’t there on a daily basis. Other companies are expected to follow in the footsteps of Google and Apple, with many needing leases in the short-term while they custom-build their own spaces. “It’s definitely an exciting time for our area,” she said, “but there will be challenges with the growth and keeping up with infrastructure needs that are inevitable because of the growth.” There could be challenges for local investors, too. “I think with the announcements, we are going to see rent increases and purchase price increases in all of those spaces in this geography,” Collins said. “It will most likely price a lot of our local businesses out of the market in the long term.” Mark Alviano, the director of investment sales for Trinity Partners, said locals already experience sticker shock when shopping around because they remember what real estate cost 10 years ago. “They are thinking, ‘Boy, this market is continuing to accelerate, and I better get my piece of the pie while I can,’” he said. “But they’re finding that it’s more competitive than it ever has been due to outside money. My message is, ‘Why wait?’” Alviano said that announcements by companies with the cache of Google and Apple bring a lot of attention to the market, which results in an “acceleration of what’s already happening here in the Triangle.” “We’re not anticipating a decline in value,” he said. “We may slow our pace of growth at some point in the future, but it would not seem we are going to fall off a cliff like a stock market might.” Alviano said that local investors can still find opportunities in North and South
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an abundance of investors interested in our market as compared to limited availability of product to purchase.”
LOGJAM IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE CONTINUES
MEET DURHAM’S GOOGLE ENGINEERING SITE LEAD Kamala Subramaniam is responsible for growing Google Cloud’s presence in the state and building an ecosystem of academia, the industry and the local communities. Subramaniam will focus on research, scientific discovery and technological advancement, all with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Subramaniam, who has both a master’s and doctorate in computer engineering from N.C. State and serves on the university’s Computer Science Strategic Advisory Board, began her career at Google in 2016 in the Bay Area. Her experience is in building strongly performant engineering teams that work on large-scale distributed systems that are geographically distributed. She is also the diversity and inclusion leader for Google Networking. Durham, which he believes will benefit from the growth in the center of town. Brokers also point local investors toward markets like Sanford, Pittsboro, Apex and Burlington. “There’s room for everybody,” he said, but “from an investment property market standpoint, we continue to experience
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ebra Mangum, a Realtor and residential broker for West & Woodall Real Estate, can’t picture when that cycle will end in home buying. In May, housing inventory was down by 67% in Durham compared to a year prior, according to the Durham Regional Association of Realtors. Meanwhile, prices were up 18% in the city and 24% in the county. Mangum’s average sales prices used to be around $275,000 or $300,000. Now she estimates the average falls between $400,000 and $500,000. “Most times we’re seeing or receiving multiple cash offers within hours,” Mangum said. “We’re seeing sight-unseen offers, which is just crazy to me, because I need to smell a house.” Mangum said this is a great time to sell a home, but many people have nowhere to go. And the competition from buyers – not to mention those who are coming from out-of-state and have deeper pockets – is incredibly fierce. That trend is likely to continue with the arrival of workers from Google, Apple and other companies. Mangum hopes the market will begin to loosen up in the fall, a result of people abandoning the search and moving into rentals. She really wants to help those firsttime homebuyers who have saved their pennies. “I have people dropping out of the market all the time because they’ve pushed and pushed their limit as high as they’re comfortable with, and we’re seeing that they’re getting less and less value for their money,” she said. “Their salaries haven’t spiked like the people who are coming into the area, so they just are kind of taking a break.”
engagement Siera Nie & Michael Sturdivant
Before Michael had the chance to propose, a letter arrived at the couple’s Durham home in summer 2020. It was from a jeweler – and it was addressed to Michael, which tipped Siera off that a proposal could happen soon. She stashed the letter underneath the rest of the mail, pretending she never saw it. Siera’s daughter, Aveana, even assumed the two would be engaged soon: “Guess what Mickey is going to do for his birthday? Propose!” she announced one day, though Michael never mentioned it to her. But, as Aveana predicted, the two went for a stroll before Michael’s birthday dinner at Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas on July 24, 2020. They used the time to reflect on their relationship, and then Michael proposed. The Big Day The pair will wed at The Cotton Room at Golden Belt. The Proposal
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Wedding Date June 26, 2022 Neighborhood Southpoint
Occupations Michael is a graduate research
assistant in UNC School of Medicine’s pharmacology department. Siera works as a scheduler/customer service representative at UNC Homecare Specialists. Crossed Paths Siera and Michael met in 2007 during their sophomore year of high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, and went on their first date seven years later, catching up about life after college over coffee. The couple had a second date weeks later, “and the rest as they say, is history.”
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wedding The Big Day “Every detail was so
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Occupations Glover works as an engineer at
SylvanSport, and Hannah works as a personal and group fitness trainer at Brevard Health & Racquet Club. Crossed Paths Hannah and Glover met at Brevard Clay, a pottery studio and art gallery, where Hannah worked in the summer of 2018. The Proposal Glover proposed to Hannah during a hiking trip at Black Balsam Knob mountain near Asheville in 2020. “I like to call our engagement ‘redemption,’” Hannah laughs. “There was a time when we were dating that I decided to break it off with him, and the way I did this was by taking him to Black Balsam.” One year later, Glover asked her to marry her in the same spot. 88
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special!” Hannah says. The rustic, nature-inspired ceremony took place at Seven Maples Event Center, an open barn in Brevard, North Carolina, with a view of the meadow, pond and river. The couple personalized the event with a first-look photo shoot where they read handwritten letters from each other as they stood back-to-back before the ceremony, which included maid of honor Claire Spear and Hannah’s childhood friends and bridesmaids Emma Wilson, Camille Wilcox, Kristina Lane and Emilie Gay. Hannah’s parents, Eric Spear and Eve Spear, who live in Durham’s Whispering Pines neighborhood, walked her down the aisle. They celebrated at the reception catered by Scott Adair and desserts provided by Asheville-based Short Street Cakes. Favorite Detail Hannah was amazed by the display of flowers arranged by Clay Beasley, Glover’s father. “It was his first time ever, and he rocked it,” she says. Memorable Moment Hannah and Glover will always remember their conversations with guests during the reception. “There were so many people moved by the way we structured our ceremony, since it was so intimate and personal,” she says.
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