A poetry reading, a piano tribute to the “Women of Chicago’s Black Renaissance,” a latte art throwdown for a good cause, and more things to do around the Triangle this week.
Sarah Edwards
Sarah Edwards is culture editor of the INDY, covering cultural institutions and the arts in the Triangle. She joined the staff in 2019 and assumed her current role in 2020.
Field Guide: Valentine’s Day Edition
View This Email In Your Browser The Wake County Nominations Ballot for “Best of the Triangle 2025” is live!Nominations close on February 28th, so make sure to nominate your local favorites before it’s too late! Hi! Happy weekend. Hope you and yours are having a sweet day. I’m over-relying on the word a bit, but—here […]
INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle, Valentine’s Week Edition
A road trip with “Old Boyfriends,” an evening with the Lover Boyz, yoga with adoptable dogs, and more events around the Triangle to make your heart sing.
Field Guide: The Durham Symphony Orchestra’s Moving Valentine’s Program
View This Email In Your Browser Hi! Happy weekend. Our cover story this week is on Voices of the Unarmed: Justice, Love, Resilience, a sweeping, immensely thoughtful Valentine’s program from the Durham Symphony Orchestra. It’s a dynamic program: Voices of the Unarmed features the work of three Black composers—one of whom, Herman Whitfield III, was […]
Five Ways to Recognize Black History Month in the Triangle
Explore the works of Elizabeth Catlett in NCCU’s permanent collection, watch documentaries at NCMA, go to a jazz concert on Valentine’s Day, and more local ways to honor the month.
INDY Selects: What To Do This Week
A Civil Rights sing-along, a Burning Coal Theatre Company premiere, a Jamelle Bouie talk on the future of American Democracy, and more events the INDY recommends around the Triangle this week.
Field Guide: Patton Oswalt’s Rubies Endorsement
View This Email In Your Browser Don’t miss out! Get your upcoming event featured in the INDY’s highly anticipated 2025 Festival & Events Directory, launching March 5th. We’re showcasing the best from intimate gatherings to major celebrations, – and your event belongs here. Click to participate. Hi! Happy weekend. Here are some picks for ways […]
Talking With Bridget Bell About Her Debut Collection of Poems On Postpartum Depression
“All That We Ask of You Is To Always Be Happy,” Durham poet Bridget Bell’s debut collection, comes out on February 4.
INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
An Iris DeMent show, a free screening of “Anatomy of a Fall,” a hometown premiere from a former Alvin Ailey dancer, and more events we recommend from around the Triangle this week.
Field Guide: A Wide-Ranging Local January Playlist
View This Email In Your Browser Hi! Happy weekend. Heavy week; a lot has happened and is going to keep happening. I hope you are doing okay. I made an INDY January playlist of local music — you can listen to it here. As with many roundup mixes, you should not listen if you’re seeking […]

