A New Multidisciplinary Space in Durham Channels the Supportive Spirit of The Carrack
Boardinghouse Arts, Shirlette Ammons and Laura Ritchie’s new Trinity Avenue venture, picks up where Ritchie’s former gallery the Carrack Modern Art left off. It will open in September.
Surging Book Demand Leaves NC Libraries Struggling With Long Waitlists, Pricey Content
If you’re someone who frequents a North Carolina public library — especially in an urban area like Raleigh or Charlotte — you might be all too familiar with searching the catalog for a buzzy book, only to find the waitlist is hundreds, if not thousands, of people long.
After Thirty Years of Showcasing Art on the Edge, Bill Thelen Bids Goodbye to Lump Gallery
Since 1996, the small cinder block gallery has been Raleigh’s mainstay for experimental art. On August 31, owner Bill Thelen is closing its doors for good.
The Best Sandwich in Durham That I Can’t Tell You About
Pop-ups have become a dominant trend in the restaurant industry, in recent years, bringing buzz and whimsy to the dining fore. A month-long Durham sandwich series is no exception.
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.
How Local Music Fans and Venues Stand to Win From New Legislation
Passed in early July as part of the state budget, The Real Tickets, Real Fans Act aims to regulate predatory ticketing practices across North Carolina.
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.
More Culture Coverage
How A Durham Playwright Turned Her Time in a Psychiatric Hospital Into a Community Musical
DIY sets, singing beds, and dark comedy: Talking with Carly Campbell about ‘COMMITTED: The Musical,’ which runs August 13-30 at The Fruit.
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.
Lunch Money: An Existential Crisis at Cosmic Cantina
A visit to a Durham hole-in-the-wall prompts a reckoning with memory and change.
“Creating the Conditions for Care”: Durham Native Andie Morgenlander On Making Her First Feature and Humanizing Film Sets
‘Whistle Down Wind,’ Morgenlander’s debut feature, is deeply rooted in North Carolina. It screens at this year’s OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival.
A New Program Aims to Make Therapy More Accessible to Restaurant Workers. Will It Reach the Back of House?
Behind You offers free counseling to hospitality workers—an industry that overwhelmingly doesn’t provide health care.
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