This story appeared in our November 2014 issue. It’s the time of year for parties, big family gatherings, decorating and gift wrapping – but don’t sweat it! Local experts are here to help. Here are their best tips: “Candlelight. I learned this when we were living in Copenhagen – in Danish there’s a concept called […]
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UNC President Tom Ross and his wife, Susan, hosted the Kidzu Children’s Museum Fall Benefit at the President’s House. Alexander Julian gave a talk about designing the Tar Heel argyle uniforms and the importance of nurturing creativity in children through organizations like Kidzu. During the evening funds were raised for the newly created Susan Ross Education Fund. Photography by Susan Murray
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We’re always doing a little bit of everything around town these days. Click through our photos to see what we’ve been up to recently! Acme Food & Beverage Co. Acme’s $13.95 Tuesdays plus the restaurant’s fried chicken – a winning combo! PlayMakers Repertory Company Andrea saw – and loved – PlayMakers’ “Seminar.” Chapel Hill Training Congrats
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Congratulations to incumbent mayors Tom Stevens of Hillsborough and Lydia Lavelle of Carrboro who both recently won reelection! We asked them to share their perfect day in the towns they will continue to serve.Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens “A perfect day of small town life in Hillsborough always includes walking, whether on Riverwalk, Poet’s Walk, the
Inside our Design Issue, you’ll meet our next Creative Class including acclaimed stick sculpture artist Patrick Dougherty, an architect, a bag designer, a pair of custom furniture makers and a calligrapher who all let us inside the creative process. You’ll also love a peek inside one of the area’s chicest offices (yes, it does
With plenty of Tar Heels in attendance, BYU Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Rose spoke about his battle with pancreatic cancer at the annual Fast Break Against Cancer held at the Dean E. Smith Center. While guests ate breakfast, Men’s Basketball Coach Roy Williams and Tar Heel announcer Jones Angell auctioned off some one-of-a-kind prizes including
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We love when our local artisans are recognized on a national level so we were thrilled to hear that Cottage Lane Kitchen was named as a national finalist in “Martha Stewart American Made Audience Choice Award” contest. We’ve got five reasons why you should vote (up to six times a day!) between now through October 19.
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Every week seems to find us busy doing a little bit of everything around town. Click through our photos to see what we’ve been up to recently! Kitchen Andrea was lucky enough to wander into Kitchen on a night when the French-inspired eatery had a delicious flounder special! Kiss Off Cancer Help UNC Lineberger win some
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OUT AND ABOUT Take a scenic hike at Eno River State Park, which offers five access points throughout Durham and Orange counties and 28 miles of trails as well as camping sites, picnic areas and wildlife viewing. For UNC football fans of all ages, Tar Heel Town is the place to be before the game in Kenan
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Every week seems to find us busy doing a little bit of everything around town. Click through our photos to see what we’ve been up to recently! High Street Design Sarah picked up this local mug from High Street Design at The Bazaar in Carrboro over the weekend. Every time she sips, she’ll think of the
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