Arts & Culture
“Archives Are Participatory”: Talking With North Carolina’s New State Archivist
Kelly Policelli on advocating for the value of public history, what kinds of records people can find in the archives, and how her office is preparing for the United States semiquincentennial.
Requiem for a Hoop Dream
A writer remembers his late father through a shared love of basketball, from the scuffed courts of Durham YMCAs to the hallowed stands of the Dean Dome.
Hillsborough Artist John Beerman Changes Course
Beerman’s large-scale works now filling Durham’s Craven Allen Gallery, on view through January 17, mark a decisive shift for an artist whose career has long been associated with a contemplative calm.
Incoming! Spiritual Ecstasy, Murder Comedy, and Anglophilia
Amanda Seyfried as Mother Ann Lee, a new Park Chan-wook thriller, documentary “Rising Above Helene,” and more films playing around the Triangle this month.
A Beloved Durham Lesbian Nightlife Institution Turns Ten
Last year, Arcana was designated by The Lesbian Bar Project as one of 36 “official” lesbian bars across the country. This month, it celebrates a decade in business.
Local Author Adam Morgan On How a 1921 Obscenity Trial Over “Ulysses” Speaks to Censorship Issues Today
“A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls,” Morgan’s new biography about famed editor Margaret C. Anderson, was released earlier this month.
Three Raleigh Women Wanted More LGBTQ+ Community—so They Built Their Own
Founded in late 2024, local organization For the Girls has become a thriving haven for queer women across Wake County and beyond.
Dix Park’s New Amenity Will Give Visitors Views, Brews, and Buzz
A coffee shop and bar will open in the park’s historic Flowers Cottage next summer.
INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
A tintype demonstration, a solstice walk, a mid-century modern home tour, and more events around the Triangle we recommend this week.
Lunch Money: Lo Mein and Christmas Chaos at Southpoint Mall
Window shopping at Hot Topic, a free rubber duck, and a trip to the food court to eat at local chain Basil Thai Kitchen.
In Durham High Schools, Drama Takes the Spotlight
The profile of several area high school drama programs is rising, giving students the chance to experiment—and community members access to high-quality theater.
At the River’s Edge
Several months out from Tropical Storm Chantal, two longstanding arts organizations in Saxapahaw take stock of what was lost—and how they’ll adapt to what lies ahead.
INDY Culture Stories that Stood Out in 2025
From the future of arts funding to an adult talent show, restaurant openings to an $8,887 Bloody Mary—here are a few selections from a memorable year of Triangle culture coverage.
INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
A holiday market, an evening of Christmas covers, and more events across the Triangle we recommend this week.
For Its 20th Anniversary, Enloe Charity Ball Aims to Raise $200K for Note in the Pocket
Dozens of Enloe High School students participate in organizing the impressive, monthslong annual fundraising endeavor; since 2004, students have raised nearly $2 million for local groups.
“Any Story You Tell, You Wind Up Telling On Yourself In Some Way”: Talking With John Darnielle About His New Book
The Durham musician’s new book, “This Year: 365 Songs Annotated,” is a close read of some of The Mountain Goats’ most legendary lyrics. Ahead of its publication, Darnielle talks with the INDY about memoirs, affordable housing, and God.
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