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Evie Fordham for Triangle Today “Hamilton” fever has been burning across the country since Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical opened in 2015. Now you can get a taste of the Broadway hit before it arrives at the Durham Performing Arts Center this fall. Burning Coal Theatre Company is presenting “Hamiltunes: An American Singalong” on May 17 and 18. Local “Hamilton” fans of all ages will sing the parts of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr and more. “Hamilton,” which won numerous Tony Awards, uses hip-hop to tell the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton and his ascent from scrappy orphan to one of the most powerful men in the fledgling United States. “It’s a story that reminds people of what principles our country was founded on, and sometimes it’s hard
to see that anymore because of the din of politics,” said Jerome Davis, Burning Coal’s artistic director. “Hamiltunes” karaoke nights are popping up across the country. Here in the Triangle, the characters will be played by different local “Hamilton” enthusiasts each night. Most of the roles are taken, but there are still a few left to sign up for.
“Hamiltunes: An American Singalong” When: 7 p.m. May 17-18 Where: Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St., Raleigh Cost: $10 suggested donation; make reservations to attend by calling 919-834-4001 Info: facebook.com/burningcoaltheatrecompany/
performance and will have rehearsal before each singalong.
Everybody’s excited for a chance to be a part of “Hamiltunes,” Davis said, including high school kids, parents, college students and more will participate.
Davis hopes “Hamilton” fans in the Triangle turn out in droves to enjoy “Hamiltunes.” And if they really can’t get enough of it, the touring version of the Broadway smash will be in Durham from Nov. 6 to Dec. 2.
It’s clear this won’t be your typical karaoke night. The singers will get to work a stage that includes a multi-level set inspired by the iconic design seen in production photos from Broadway. Those interested in singing a part won’t be sent on stage unprepared. Burning Coal sends karaoke files to each singer before the
“It’s an extraordinary story reminding people that … this was a revolution in every sense of the word,” Davis said. “These people were putting their lives at stake and taking a huge chance. … They made it work and are an inspiration to those today who feel like change is needed now as well.”
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FREE EVENT! Barnyard Birthday Bash! Saturday May 19 • 10 am-noon Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh Enjoy games, activities and, of course, cake! Free event, no registration required.
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UPCOMING OUTDOOR CONCERTS David Menconi for Triangle Today
COASTAL CREDIT UNION MUSIC PARK AT WALNUT CREEK
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh. 919-831-6400 walnutcreekamphitheatre.com May 18 – Post Malone, 21 Savage, SOB X RBE May 26 – Kendrick Lamar, SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, SiR, Lance Skiiiwalker June 9 – Dead & Company June 14 – Styx, Joan Jett, Tesla June 16 – Rascal Flatts, Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce June 28 – Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Morgan Wallen June 29 – Lynyrd Skynyrd July 3 – Foreigner, Whitesnake, Jason Bonhan’s Led Zeppelin Evening July 5 – Imagine Dragons
RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S. McDowell St., Raleigh 919-996-8800 redhatamphitheater.com
May 20 – Mastodon, Primus, All Them Witches June 7 – Khalid June 29 – Rebelution July 4 – Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART Museum Park Amphitheater 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh 919-715-5923 ncartmuseum.org June 8 – First Aid Kit, Jade Bird June 23 – Mandolin Orange
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Maggie West from Durham Fashion teaches how to ‘look good without paying a fortune’ Caroline Cockrell for Triangle Today Durham Fashion is a social media account that shares how to do fashion on a budget by thrifting. But this is not Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop.” Maggie West, who is behind the Instagram account Durham Fashion, posts her thrift store finds for followers to get an idea of how stylish you can be when shopping on a budget. West, a Durham native, also hosts pop-ups in the area. We caught up with West at Durham Central Park after a recent pop-up shop event to learn more about her and why she got started sharing her fashion finds on IG.
Why did you create Durham Fashion? Durham Fashion was born as a creative outlet — I have always loved fashion and being creative in what I wear and how I style my clothes. My mother taught me everything I know about finding the best deals. We shop together a lot, which is really fun! I never go shopping looking for something specific. I go shopping for the hunt! People have always been shocked when they hear how little I pay for my clothes. So when I realized that I shop differently than most people, I started thinking about how I could share this with others and here we are!
What are your goals with Durham Who is Maggie Fashion? West and what is I want to teach Durham Fashion? people they I’m the founder of can look good Durham Fashion. without paying I am a lover of West during the Durham Fashion and Preppy Gypsy pop-up event a fortune. I my family, my at Ponysaurus Brewing. also want to friends, fashion, inspire others travel, laughter, to shop locally dancing, eating, and sustainably performing, trying new things, being healthy and when possible. Aside from that, I would love active, everything outdoors … I could go on! I’m to somehow make Durham Fashion a full-time an adrenaline junkie. Originally from Durham, [I] job one day. As part of my goal of sharing my moved back about two years ago after Asheville gift of finding a good deal with as many people had been my home since graduating from as possible, I started collaborating with my Appalachian State University. childhood friend Meredith Martindale of Preppy Gypsy to host vintage-inspired pop-up shops Durham Fashion is a social media account that around Durham. Those have been a dream! (And seeks to share how to do fashion on a budget. incredibly successful so far.) It promotes shopping sustainably and locally. It gives my audience a taste of my style, where There is nothing like finding a customer who my closet is made up of mostly thrift store finds loves an item as much as I do. I love picking out and the very little one can pay while still keeping clothing for customers and helping to style them! up with the trends. Durham Fashion also strives I have plans to start selling what I find through to promote local business whenever possible. other outlets as well. I would love to do things Lastly, Durham Fashion hosts pop-up shops to like personal styling and styling for shoots. allow the local community to shop in this way.
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Roy C. Dicks for Triangle Today “A Night with Janis Joplin” N.C. Theatre stages this Broadway biographical musical in which performers portray Joplin and the singers who influenced her, including Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Etta James and Bessie Smith. Details: May 4-20. Fletcher Opera Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. $30-$75. 919-831-6941 or nctheatre.com. “Wakey, Wakey” Will Eno’s human comedy in which a wheelchair-bound man rails on about his life and impending death to his home health aide. This is the final production by Manbites Dog Theater before closing after 31 years. Details: May 10-June 10. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St., Durham. $5-$20. 919-682-3343 or manbitesdogtheater.org. “Blood Done Sign My Name” The world premiere of Mike Wiley’s full-cast expansion from his one-man show concerns the 1970 murder of a black man by white storeowners in Oxford, N.C.
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MAY’S THEATER PICKS Details: May 11-27. Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh. $20-$24. 919-821-3111 or raleighlittletheatre.org. “Dry Powder” Sarah Burgess’ dark comedy is about high stakes at a private equity firm after its president creates a PR disaster. Two colleagues offer recovery plans — one by rescuing an ailing American manufacturing company, the other by taking a harder line on squeezing profits.
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Details: May 11-27. Sonorous Road Theatre, 3801 Hillsborough St., Suite 113, Raleigh. $16-$20. 919-803-3798 or sonorousroadrep.org. “Daddy Long Legs” Theatre Raleigh presents the John Caird and Paul Gordon musical about a young woman living in an orphanage who is offered financial support for college by an anonymous benefactor if she’ll write him monthly letters about her new experiences.
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Details: May 16-27. Kennedy Theatre, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. $32-$35. 919-832-9997 or theatreraleigh.com.
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