Carrboro is a town with a beat, a rhythm that is equal parts artist, hippie, social activist, good ol’ boy and soccer mom. So, it’s no surprise what happened on a summer Sunday in 1997: There was live music in the streets of Carrboro – all kinds, all local, all free. On that day the […]
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THE FOODIE ISSUE 27 9 Foodie Events Not to Miss 78 Master Chefs Junior Local kids passionate about food 88 Down on the Farm Home-grown ingredients shine in Jamie DeMent’s new book 96 Let’s Taco ‘Bout It Some of our favorite tacos around town 106 Nourish Three do-gooding, food-focused organizations 110 Bowled Over The Purple
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RIVER PARK CONCERT Reflecting on Hillsborough’s appreciation of the arts, community and a good time, the Hillsborough Arts Council sponsors this free downtown outdoor concert featuring performers like Seth Walker and Eric Lindell. Oct. 28 BEYOND THE SURFACE Hillsborough Gallery of Arts features works from area artists Larry Favorite, Marcy Lansman (right) and Pat Merriman
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Walter Mears worked for The Associated Press in Washington, D.C., for more than 40 years as a reporter, administrator, bureau chief and columnist, and in New York for five years as executive editor responsible for AP’s worldwide news coverage. He received a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the 1976 presidential campaign. He has written
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We’ve compiled a few of our favorite kitchens from previous issues to show you where your neighbors are cooking up and sharing their meals. Featured in our January/February 2017 issue, Sandra and Stephen Rich‘s home on East Franklin Street is recognizable by the rose garden out front and by the storied treasures inside. In Jeremy
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40 HOME AND GARDEN A new nature preserve, an old tree bids Franklin Street farewell, a community garden for kids, three tranquil (and tricked-out) outdoor spaces and an expert Laurel Hill home. FEATURES 28 Joyride The Careys share tales from BMX adventures 32 Work Like a Dog These adorable office pets are valued team members 36 Carolina Champions A
REMARKABLE WOMEN 40 Vivienne Benesch PlayMakers Repertory Company 42 Julia Sprunt Grumbles UNC Board of Trustees 43 Delores Bailey EmPOWERment, Inc. 44 Gina Kim Chapel Hill High School Golf 45 Melody Bowers Mel’s Commissary and Luncheonette, Al’s Burger Shack and AlMel’s Catering 46 Laura Tierney The Social Institute 48 Dr. Seema Garg UNC Ophthalmology 49
UNC grad Lori Burgwyn and Ivan Hernandez first met through an online dating website. Ivan, who is currently active duty military in the Army, had sent Lori, owner of Franklin Street Yoga Center, a message that yoga had helped him to deal with his PTSD after his four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2015,
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The former mayors of Chapel Hill met in late 2016 at The Carolina Inn to welcome their newest colleague, Mayor Pam Hemminger (seated, far right). From left, Howard Lee (term: 1969-1975), Joe Nassif (1979-1985), Ken Broun (1991-1995), Rosemary Waldorf (1995-2001), Kevin Foy (2001-2009) and Mark Kleinschmidt (2009-2015). MAYOR PAM HEMMINGER You’re only a year or so
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