With Makeshift Collective, No More Knitting Alone on a Friday Night
With ticketed classes, free events, and access to tools on a pay-what-you-can model, the new fiber arts-focused makerspace hopes to connect Triangle crafters.
Character Studies: Shamekia McNeil Gales, Raleigh’s Line Dancing Queen
Gales’ #GetFitWithMeeks class remains a staple at Spring Forest Road Park, drawing crowds of strangers and pedestrians for lively line dancing to soul and hip hop.
Character Studies: Tiki McIntyre, the Cary Artist Who Channels Spirit Guides To Paint
The owner of Ikigai Studios & Gallery draws on her own intuition and experiences to create, and helps others do the same.
Coffee, Secret Coordinates, and $27: One Triangle Social Club’s Key to Help People Keep Showing Up
Rob Deaton, a Raleigh native, founded the members-only Ripple Social Club for people looking to make friends and commit to consistent activities. The group has quickly grown.
In Three Years, this “Generational” Global Sports Event Will Descend Upon the Triangle
In 2029, the Triangle and parts of the Triad will play host to the World University Games—the world’s largest event for student-athletes.
Character Studies: Coke Ariail, Urban Boat Captain
In recent years, downtown Durham passersby may have come across William “Coke” Ariail III—artist, craftsman, and film producer—at work on his sailing dinghies.
Character Studies: Hayaa Hyder, the Barista Blending South Asian Flavors with Traditional Matcha
Hayaa Hyder takes her popular mobile drinks cart, Mazay ka Matcha, all across the Triangle.
More Etc. Coverage
City Lowers Barriers for Durham Cultural Organizers Looking to Secure Event Funding
For years, the bulk of the Durham Cultural Advisory’s Board funding has gone to a few large festivals and events. New changes may make the process more accessible to applicants planning smaller events.
Character Studies: Maddie Jennette, N.C. State’s Resident Explorer
The alumna captures and shares everyday (and often bizarre) discoveries to preserve the memory of an ever-changing college campus.
For Local Conservationists, Hopeful Signs of Payoff With Purple Martin Population
The North Carolina Purple Martin Society has made strides in protecting purple martins locally. Now the group might be able to help the whole species.
After Local Drag Queen and Business Owner Banned From Instagram, More Questions Than Answers
Club ERA owner Naomi Dix says that her accounts were shut down this week, in the middle of Pride Month, for purportedly violating community standards. The incident highlights the vulnerability of small businesses and creators who rely on Instagram for visibility.
Character Studies: Mama Cookie, Champion for Labor Rights
Durham organizer Bertha Bradley, better known as Mama Cookie, has been front-and-center in the fight for better working conditions across the South.
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