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Whatever Happened to Our Mall Fountains?
It started a couple years back, when the fountain in front of the Southpoint AMC theater got replaced by green artificial turf for the kids to roll around on. Recently, owners of The Streets at Southpoint kept going, shutting down fountains and removing bronze sculptures. But why? I finally heard back from a mall spokesperson,…
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[Nerdspresso] Superman is High-Flying Summer Fun
The new Superman flick is a good time at the movies. Go see it and then get in line to see it again. Maybe see it three times. Watch it not only because it’s the best DC superhero movie in decades, but also for its zippy story and magnetic cast. Mostly I want your butt…
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[Nerdspresso] How Back to the Future Saved My Love for Cinema
I was 16 years old when I fell out of love with movies. It was the summer of 1985. I was flipping burgers at McDonald’s to earn some spending cash and put gas in my Honda Scooter. In between making Big Macs, I ventured to the movies and the comic book shop. Over a couple…
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[Video] To the Point Episode 12: Durham’s Bumpy Back to School
In the 12th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, talks about Durham Public Schools’ transportation problems during the first week of traditional calendar schools, the DPS superintendent’s plan for his first 100 days, what’s on the upcoming Planning Commission agenda, the Streets at Southpoint “entertainment zone,” and other…
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[Gallery] Durham-Driven Band No No Computer Makes Live Debut
No No Computer, a ’90s music cover band, made its debut performance on May 26 at Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew. Fronted by Durham’s Samuel Montgomery-Blinn and lead guitarist Brendan Wiley of Morrisville, the band also includes bassist Scott George of Durham and Christopher Grass of Carrboro on drums (also drummer for Allied Threat). During…
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Topgolf Durham Opens April 12
The Topgolf entertainment complex off Interstate 40 on the way from Durham to Cary is set to open on April 12. It marks the third Topgolf location in North Carolina, with two in Charlotte. It’s the company’s 99th outdoor venue globally and 89th in the United States. “Not only am I excited about getting to…
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[Nerdspresso] Junk Food for Your Brain: Streaming Bad Movies Can Feel Pretty Good
Life is like a road trip. Sometimes you’re flying down the highway with the tunes blasting, making good time and other times you’re stuck in gridlock traffic listening to agriculture news on public radio. Everybody needs to take a break and stretch their legs. When the traffic of your life is so congested that you…
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