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The Campaign to Preserve Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Raises More than $60,000
The modest Tryon, N.C., home of the legendary singer and civil rights activist was saved from demolition in 2017. This year, a fundraising campaign led by Come Hear NC is helping to restore it. Read more
Oct. 03, 2019
Anticipating Hurricane Dorian, Hopscotch Moves Thursday Night's Main-Stage Shows
The festival announced today that its Thursday-night headliners will move indoors because of concerns about the weather. Read more
Sep. 04, 2019
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A Former Cat’s Cradle Employee Accuses Management of Condoning Bad Workplace Behavior and Issues Collective Demands for Change
The demands include that "only people employed by the Cat's Cradle may do anything work-related in relation to directing other employees" and that "bartenders in the main room obtain control of their tips." Read more
Aug. 16, 2019
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Hopscotch Headliner David Berman Has Died
As reported by his label, Drag City, the Purple Mountains bandleader died yesterday at age fifty-two. Read more
Aug. 08, 2019
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Downtown Durham Gets a Jazz Boon from a New Series at the Fruit
The new, semi-weekly, and much-needed jazz night kicks off with the 99 Brass Band. Read more
Aug. 06, 2019
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Watch a New Mini-Doc About N.C. Rap Legends Little Brother
Today, Okayplayer dropped "The Listening," an eleven-minute doc by a Durham filmmaker about the classic debut of the (mostly) reunited group. Read more
Jul. 12, 2019
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Celebrate World Refugee Day with Dub Addis at Durham Central Park on Sunday
Today is World Refugee Day. This weekend, gather for live performances, speeches, and family-friendly activities in celebration of Durham's refugee and immigrant population. Read more
Jun. 20, 2019
