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[Election 2025] Anjanee Bell Files to Challenge for Durham Mayor
Anjanee Bell, daughter of former Durham Mayor William Bell, on Monday officially filed to challenge Leonardo Williams for the job of leading the City Council. She enters the race running on an agenda labeled Durham is H.O.P.E – clearly throwing a bit of shade at incumbent Mayor Leonardo Williams’ “Durham is Dope” slogan. Bell’s H.O.P.E.…
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Music on Main Returns to The Streets at Southpoint on May 10
Live music will fill the air again at The Streets at Southpoint starting May 10, when the Music on Main outdoor concert series, sponsored by Duke Arts, returns for another season of free Saturday performances. The concerts, which are open to the public, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. each Saturday through the…
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Durham Activities – April 28-May 3, 2025
Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news! April 28, 2025 April 29, 2025 April 30, 2025 May 1, 2025 May 2, 2025 May 3, 2025 Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Call 919-695-9813, ext. 800. Get…
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Durham Tech Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Support Arts Programs
Durham Technical Community College has received a $1.5-million gift from the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation to establish a permanent endowment supporting the arts, college officials announced Wednesday. The announcement was made during the college’s annual Student Art Exhibition and the 25th anniversary celebration of Viva the Arts, an initiative that promotes arts programming across…
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Fusion Academy to Open Personalized Learning Campus in Chapel Hill
Fusion Academy, a private school offering one-to-one instruction for middle and high school students, plans to open a new location in Chapel Hill this summer. Located on the first floor of The Gwendolyn near Glen Lennox, the new campus marks the third Fusion site in North Carolina, joining existing schools in Raleigh and Charlotte. Fusion’s…
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Durham Musicians Contribute to “Blue Skies” Campaign for North Carolina
On the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s landfall, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) released “Blue Skies,” the latest installment in its “All in North Carolina” campaign. The video, part of an effort to promote North Carolina as a place to live, work, and do business, features notable musicians with ties to the…
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Durham Seeks Performance Artists for Cemetery Event
Artists and artistic teams are invited to submit proposals for the opportunity to perform at the grand opening of Beechwood Cemetery’s new columbarium in May 2025. The City of Durham wants performers to help capture the significance of individuals who have been interred at the cemetery since 1924. Artists are expected to produce three biographical…
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[Nerdspresso] Kenny Rogers and a “Six Pack” of Orphans
Let’s take a moment and look back on the cultural impact of Kenny Rogers. Before he was famous for fast-food rotisserie chicken and a bad eye lift, Kenny was a pretty big deal in country music. He had a string of hits with evocative “story songs” like “The Gambler,” “Ruby,” and “The Coward of the…
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Durham Mall Welcomes Music on Main
The Streets at Southpoint is introducing its new Music on Main series starting Saturday, Aug. 17. This series, which will run every Saturday from now through mid-October, features a lineup of performances curated by Duke Arts, offering a diverse selection of musical artists. The Music on Main series will be held at the Cinema Circle…
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Durham Blues Artists Sought for Competition
The Triangle Blues Society’s Triangle Blues Challenge, a regional competition, seeks acts to represent the area at the Blues Foundation’s 40th International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 250 acts from around the world will converge on Beale Street to perform before the music industry, vying for recognition and prizes, including major festival…
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Grant Opportunity Available to Durham Artists
The Durham Arts Council Artist Support Grant is now open to artists who have lived in Durham, Orange, Person, or Alamance counties for at least one year before the application deadline of Aug. 30. Eligible art forms include: Grant applications and support materials are initially reviewed by local professional artists in each art form. These…
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Enofest Coming to Durham in July
The Festival for the Eno, also known as Enofest, is a vibrant annual celebration held at the West Point on the Eno Park in Durham. This festival, deeply rooted in local culture and history, has become a cherished event for music lovers, craft enthusiasts, and families seeking a fun and engaging experience. It takes place…
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