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Amy and Andrea overview Carolina Performing Arts’ new season, which kicks off tomorrow and features Chris Thile, Dorrance Dance and a 10-day festival in honor of composer Philip Glass. Plus, Andrea introduces listeners to Fernweh Jewelry, which is based out of Durham but inspired by faraway lands.   

Colleen and Andrea preview this year’s festival – happening Sept. 28-Oct. 1 and featuring a book release party in Vivian Howard’s honor, an East Meets West dinner and the annual Grand Tasting at Southern Village. Plus, find out how Bee Downtown is helping to rebuild local honey bee populations.

DPAC’s senior director of marketing talks about going to the Tonys, DPAC’s upcoming Broadway season (which includes “Finding Neverland” and “Fun Home”) and her favorite Broadway show of all time. And Andrea reviews a new book by Durham resident Bronwen Dickey that examines our society’s complicated relationship with pit bulls as a breed.

With his shop turning 11, Chaz offers a sneak peek of anniversary concerts coming up on Aug. 5 and 6 that will feature Superchunk and Brad Cook. Plus, Andrea talks about a new Music Maker Relief Foundation CD that’s full of food-inspired tracks.

Eric previews Steel String Brewery’s Cardinal Directions Beer Fest at Carrboro Town Commons on July 30 and discusses beer trends. Plus, Andrea highlights the work of Laura Tierney’s The Social Institute, which strives to show young people that social media can be an empowering – instead of a scary – place. 

The Durham food scene has had an unusually busy summer, so Andrea asks food blogger Amber Watson to fill listeners in on openings (like Boheme and Lucky’s Deli), closings (including Four Square and Spartacus) and chef changes (at Piedmont and The Boot). Plus, Andrea commends Durham-based The Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern on its efforts to

Andrea checks in with the mayor about the recent mill fire in Hillsborough, how he’s seen the town change during his six terms in office and upcoming summer events. Plus, Andrea highlights Durham Magazine’s July/July “23 Ways to Have a Fantastic Summer” feature. Ideas include The Warehouse Blues Concert Series on Fridays, a trip to

Andrea chats with Roberto about his recent trips back to his native Cuba, the lost dishes of Cuba that he is recreating as part of special dinners on the third Friday of every month and the small farm he has started in Hillsborough to ensure his customers eat globally and locally at the same time.

Andrea chats with entrepreneur David Baron about his line of functional couches, which he created as an answer to the clunky and ugly futons that were a ubiquitous part of his college years at UNC. Nuggets are made in Durham and easily shipped. They also discuss how Kickstarter helped launch the business. Andrea also highlights a sustainable

Heather LaGarde talks about a recent concert at the Haw River Ballroom that was all about speaking out against HB2 and previews the lineup for Saturdays in Saxapahaw this summer. Plus, Andrea plugs a lemony deviled egg recipe from Sheri Castle that’s sure to make you the star of your next cookout.