Andrea chats with singer/songwriter Kamara Thomas – who is featured in Durham Magazine’s new Women’s Issue – about the album she’s working on and why she prefers Durham to Brooklyn. Plus, she introduces listeners to groundworkk, an event-based crowdfunding organization that encourages the community to come together to better ideas. And she gives a plug […]
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Andrea catches up with Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint. He sounds off on responsibly sourcing seafood, his plans to make Saltbox a regional business and the dinner party guest list of his dreams. Plus, Andrea talks Moogfest, coming to Durham May 19-22, and encourages families to check out the Chapel Hill–Carrboro YMCA Fam Jam at
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels‘ Stacey Yusko previews a special May 12 fundraiser and talks about how she’s been involved with the nonprofit since she was a little girl. Plus, Andrea offers an overview of the Art of Cool Festival, returning to Durham from May 6-8 and boasting a lineup that includes Terence Blanchard, Thundercat
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Here’s what The Atlantic has said of ABC’s “black-ish,” which stars Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Laurence Fishburne: “What makes it exceptional is how it tackles cultural issues in a deceptively casual way, never sacrificing humor. The show’s explored guns, religion, health, class and the n-word, but it’s done so with irreverence and honesty.”
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Andrea has coffee (of course!) with Scott Conary of Carrboro Coffee Roasters, Open Eye Cafe and Caffe Driade to discuss how to master the perfect brew and what’s trending in the world of coffee. Plus, she introduces listeners to Durham Toffee, a lifesaver when you’re craving something sweet, and Sweeps, a lifesaver when you need
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Read our annual Women’s Issue in full. To get you started, here is a quick recap of what the issue holds: REMARKABLE WOMEN43 Mary Jane Nirdlinger Executive Director, Office of Planning & Sustainability for the Town of Chapel Hill44 Libby Rodenbough Fiddle Player, Mipso46 LaVerne Mattocks Principal, Carrboro High School47 Robin Whitsell Founder and President, Whitsell
A huge fan of sparkling wine and oysters, our Senior VP of Content Andrea Griffith Cash recently attended the Carolina Inn‘s Bubbles & Pearls Dinner and was blown away by the oyster sausage – what a genius idea! Serve it over grits for a hearty brunch! Ingredients: 1/2 cup (About 6 3/4 ounces) freshly shucked oysters,
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Andrea talks to acclaimed author and Hillsborough resident Lee Smith about her new memoir, “Dimestore.” She also previews Durham Magazine and Chapel Hill Magazine’s annual food guide, TASTE (read it online!). And she describes an excellent oyster recipe by Chef James Clark that she tried at The Carolina Inn’s recent Bubbles and Pearls dinner. (Get the recipe here.)
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Photography by Ted Richardson I know it doesn’t help, letting you know this after the fact. But Habitat for Humanity of Orange County’s High Heels and Hard Hats Fashion Show is one of the top five events of the year. Save the date. Mark it down. Do NOT miss it next year. This was the
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<– Fluevog Wonders in lycra blue, $289. Sofia’s Shoetique. Sony Smart B-Trainer Headset for GPS, heart rate and music, $250. Fleet Feet Sports. –> <– Joyn India bag, $103. Cameron’s. Anorak jacket in lavender, $150. Monkee’s. –> <– Waterdog Farms “living” sedum wreath, $90.
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