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Archivist Chuck Eldridge teaches tattooing’s history at Durham’s Choice Tattoo

By Skyler Graham | November 15, 2019

Tattoos have undergone a revolution within the past two decades.

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There’s a lack of balance at Raleigh’s Benchwarmers Bagels

By Alex Leo-Guerra | November 8, 2019

Popular eateries can be conflicting.

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Keep it weird, Durham: Finding value in strange art at ‘Oddville!’

By Tessa Delgo | November 7, 2019

For anyone suffering from strange-art withdrawals in a post-“Untitled 1” world, Durham’s first iteration of “Oddville! A Festival of the Awesomely Strange” was filled to the brim with kindred spirits. 

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North Carolina, Duke, Brody Theater? They’re all haunted by ghosts

By Jonathan Pertile | October 31, 2019

Duke is haunted. You can find ghosts everywhere you turn: there’s talking statues, whatever Brody Theater is and the spook-tacular Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium (what else could be filling all those empty seats?).

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Everyman and everyone at once: (Sandy) Alex G plays Motorco

By Anya Dombrovskaya | October 29, 2019

As Motorco begins to brim Oct. 18, Alex G’s opener, ARTHUR, announces: “To all you who just came in, this experimental noise shit is what you get! We already played all our pop songs.” 

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The same sky: ‘Museum of the Moon’ exhibition encourages community engagement

By Tessa Delgo | October 24, 2019

One small step for man, one giant inflatable moon balloon for Durham.

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Find comfort in blankets of noodles at Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets

By Alex Leo-Guerra | October 24, 2019

The quest for good noodles in Durham can lead you down various paths, including Juju on 9th Street and Dashi downtown.

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Printed matter matters: Zine Machine Fest comes to Durham

By Tessa Delgo | October 10, 2019

From ”Friends” to scrunchies, our obsession with ‘90s popular culture is no secret, but the steady rise of zine festivals in the past few years suggests that the era’s counterculture is in resurgence, too.

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Durham Pride is an unabashed celebration of identity and visibility

By Sarah Derris and Tyler Kopp | October 4, 2019

Last Saturday, not even 90-degree weather could prevent crowds from celebrating Pride on Duke’s East Campus.

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Art, community and ‘radical hospitality’ drive downtown makerspace The Mothership

By Tessa Delgo | October 3, 2019

For many of us, home is our mothers. For makers in the Durham area, home is The Mothership.

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For an invigorating lunch, try M Tempura’s curry katsu

By Alex Leo-Guerra | October 3, 2019

Recently named one of the 50 Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appétit, Durham’s M Tempura specializes in exactly what its name suggests.

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Keke Palmer opens NCCU lecture series with reflections on her career

By Kerry Rork | September 29, 2019

When Keke Palmer walked onto the stage at NCCU’s Rock the Lyceum lecture series, her energy was magnetic.

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Sights and sounds from the Pittsboro PepperFest

By Jonathan Pertile | September 29, 2019

On the last day of summer, Pittsboro was ready to bring on the heat.

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Jeddah’s Tea opens in downtown Durham with community support

By Jack Rubenstein | September 26, 2019

The inception of Jeddah’s Tea is a quintessential underdog story.

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The Triangle music scene: A comprehensive guide to local concert venues

By Kerry Rork | September 20, 2019

Some of the best local venues to check out for music lovers and concert-goers alike.

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Art of Cool Festival returns to Durham with Ari Lennox, Run-DMC and more

By Tessa Delgo | September 19, 2019

Now in its sixth year, The Art of Cool Festival will be held throughout downtown Durham from Sept. 27 to 29.

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Hopscotch Music Festival to celebrate its 10th year with diverse lineup

By Jack Rubenstein | August 28, 2019

Raleigh's eclectic Hopscotch Music Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary Sept. 5–7 with headliners like James Blake, Sleater-Kinney, Chvrches, Phantogram, Little Brother, Raphael Saadiq and Jenny Lewis.