This week marks the 11th anniversary of the still-unsolved shooting death of Bob Sheldon, the founder of Chapel Hill’s Internationalist Books. Last year, local author and activist Mab Segrest wrote a speech for the event. “Her words remain equally timely only one year later,” says Dawn Peebles, the bookstore’s co-coordinator. Here’s an excerpt: “One of […]
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Community Cookbook
Breads were a part of every meal on the farm. The variety was enormous–from fried cornmeal “dog bread,” hushpuppies, cracklin’ pone, and pancakes to biscuits, rolls, muffins, ash cake and quick breads. We spread them with freshly churned butter, molasses, or preserves, and at family meals everyone loved to sop up juice from the cooked […]
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In lectures
On his first visit to Afghanistan in 1986, at the peak of the Afghan-Soviet war, Dr. Larry Goodson grew a beard halfway down his chest, dressed in a tunic and baggy pants, and carried a Beretta 9mm pistol. On later visits, he witnessed the hair-raising rise of the Taliban. The UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus and Mt. […]
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Community Cookbook
Breads were a part of every meal on the farm. The variety was enormous–from fried cornmeal “dog bread,” hushpuppies, cracklin’ pone, and pancakes to biscuits, rolls, muffins, ash cake and quick breads. We spread them with freshly churned butter, molasses or preserves, and at family meals everyone loved to sop up juice from the cooked […]
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DJ Bro Rabb
“I have been collecting records all my life,” says 24-year-old DJ Bro Rabb during a recent conversation. “I started deejaying back in ’91, but I always knew how.” Bro Rabb might be right: Just as he rarely takes off his ‘do rag, he is one of the most consistent DJs here in the Triangle. Rabb […]
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In dance parties
Yes … I hear a pulse. For those of you who think downtown Durham is dead, you obviously haven’t been to Ringside, which has dance nights (with clued-in DJs), live music (alternative) on Thursdays and other special events in its renovated four-floor space. This Feb. 14, WXDU (Duke’s radio station), Pox World Empire and Ringside […]
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Community Cookbook
I was delighted to see “Belgian endive,” also known as chicory (not the coffee additive of the same name), in a local supermarket. It’s a welcome addition to our winter selection of fresh vegetables. Belgian endive is elegant and delicious in a salad, either as the main green or with lettuce, or as a bed […]
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In classical music
Who says classical music has to be stodgy? Eighth Blackbird (pictured), a contemporary sextet committed to performing the work of modern composers, continues to wow audiences and garner awards. The six Oberlin Conservatory graduates, currently ensemble-in-residence at Northwestern University, have continued to rack up kudos–from the Naumberg Chamber Music Award in 2000 to grants from […]
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Community Cookbook
Having trouble peeling garlic? Cut off the root end and, using the side of your knife, squash the clove slightly. The peel will slip off easily. Does your garlic go bad before you’ve used the entire head? Peel the cloves, put them into a clean jar and cover with olive oil. As a bonus, you […]
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In video art
At the age of 15, internationally known video artist Sadie Benning started using a Fisher Price Pixelvision camera, and the video she made with it, Me and Rubyfruit, was eventually included in the Whitney Biennial. Often experimental in form, her videos address issues of class, gender and sexuality. You might be familiar with her work […]
