by Jarin Frederick Join Urban Ministries of Durham on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM (EST) at the Durham Convention Center to fill empty bowls with hope! Empty Bowls is the signature event for Urban Ministries of Durham, the private, non-sectarian downtown charity that provides food, shelter and a future to neighbors in

by Tina Allaire Gratitude is a key to well being.  Everyone seems to remember to give thanks in the month of November.  But how can we maintain a grateful heart throughout the year? Here are some ideas: -Start your own gratefulness journal and write down at least one thing you are grateful for each day

by Gonzo Arriagada Some of the best things in life are free, and that’s no less true in Durham. There are some of the leading public gardens in the country, historic sites where you can tour structures from bygone eras, and galleries where you can see the newest trends in art – all without spending a cent. Whether you’re

by Darlene Papitto Lakewood Shopping Center 2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33 http://www.rhythmslivenc.com Rhythms Live Music Hall is an all-seated, general admission venue with room for 600 to 1000 –   Perfect for music lovers with an appreciation for the classics! The supper club – not a night club – comes to Durham after 20

by Rebecca Barbee Please join us on November 1st for our annual ‘Local Vocal’ event. This year’s list of performers includes Second Shift, Wolfgang A Cappella, Beau Brummels, Lucky 13 and Hillside High School. Tickets are $35 and all proceeds will go to Durham Central Park. As always, we will offer a delicious menu from

by Marcelle Thomas We dodged the bullet on Hurricane Florence, however, so many of our neighbors to the east and south did not.  So many of you have donated to help others and we are most appreciative.  We cannot forget the victims who cannot speak, the pets.  To help dogs and cats that are also

  by Susan Herst The new Durham Public Schools Foundation (DPSF), a 501(c)(3) supporting the Durham Public Schools students and teachers as well as equity and educational excellence, has launched!! On Friday September 7, Mayor Steve Schewel and DPS Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga shared comments at the first DPSF House Party on the benefits to

  by Nicole Furnace Summer has officially arrived! Get out an enjoy all the great things Durham Parks have to offer. Catch a movie or live music at one (or all!) of the city’s parks during the summer. Durham Parks and Recreation offers Rock the Park, a summer series that includes concerts and movies in

by Steve Gardner The 39th annual Festival for the Eno is coming to West Point on the Eno in North Durham on Wednesday, July 4 and Saturday, July 7. See over 70 bands on 5 stages as well as crafts from regional artisans. Some of the highly recommended bands coming this year include Lucy Dacus,

by Tina Allaire The 85th Annual American Dance Festival (ADF) will take place from  June 14 to July 21. This festival will feature 53 performances by 26 companies and choreographers. This year ADF will feature a concert by five former ADF students.  There will be an ADF faculty concert and a concert with ADF musicians.  Events

by Gonzo Arriagada Yes, it’s spring – the season has become an annual marker for all things in bloom and on the horizon during Durham’s warmer months. These are, however, a list of once-yearly bombshell events Durham is host to in May that are sure to make a lasting impression on you well after the

 by Darlene Papitto Kayak / canoe / paddle board / & more!! Local NC Adventure that’s Good for the Soul! Tues-Fri:  9-4 – Call 919-416-1200 Sat 9-5 & Sun 12-5 – Visit the Frog Hollow Outpost at West Point on the Eno at 5101 N. Roxboro Rd, Durham For Info on Trips & Classes:  http://www.froghollowoutdoors.com

by Rebecca Barbee With all of the growth and change happening in Durham, this is a question that most of us are asking often these days. And it can be hard to keep up with all of the changes. There are many ways to have some of your questions answered and a new resource that

by Marcelle Thomas Spring is finally here.  It’s time to put away the heavy coats and hats.  Get out and do something to celebrate spring.  Plant flowers, clean your closets and give away anything you no longer use.  Take walks to enjoy the beautiful days and smile at everyone you see.   It’s spring in Durham!

by Pete Eisenmann After some chilly, snowy, and rainy days we have finally been experiencing some beautiful Spring weather here in the Bull City. April in Durham brings residents and visitors some wonderful opportunities to participate in welcoming this season of “new beginnings”. Here are a few of the month’s highlights: Sara P. Duke Gardens

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by Pete Eisenmann As part of the planned SmART Vision Planned Corrider  (https://www.smartdurham.org) artists Noa Younse and Jennifer Hiser, have been selected to design and install the wall. They were chosen from 104 artist applicants that came in from all over the US. This project will be an interactive, artistic experience in the heart of

by Michele Fallon Neighborhoods Hike: West Durham, East Campus & Beyond Saturday, April 7th at 1PMMeet at Ninth & Green (free) * Why do neighborhoods change so quickly in Durham? * Who is the only person to have a building named after them at both Duke and UNC (for now)? * Why did the computers

  by Jarin Frederick If you are looking for a unique experience filled with great food and great company, you may want to consider MATTA’s upcoming pop up event! Share the love this Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th, by joining Pastry Chef Tanya Matta, owner of DaisyCakes and of the soon-to-be-launched MATTA Pastry Shop and

by Kelly Garcia Why is it that typical New Year’s resolutions don’t usually include making your life easier and having more fun? We want to let you in on a secret that could help you do both: embracing an urban lifestyle! Condo living eliminates a myriad of home maintenance, and it’s so fun that you

by Mary Hartzell Dangerously cold temperatures are expected in the coming weeks. Keep your pets, livestock and any stray or feral animals safe using these guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Cold-weather-pet-safety.aspx

by Steve Gardner   If you are getting your house ready to list in the Spring you are probably going to be spending the next couple of months decluttering. It’s one of the cheapest things you can do to make your house marketable. It is a lot of work, though. There’s always that urge to

By Tina Allaire See performances by local dance groups and choirs!  Join the festivities at the  American Tobacco Tower Lighting in Durham.  This event takes place December 1, from 6-8pm. After the tower is lit around 7pm, you can move over to Diamond View park to get some selfies with Santa near the Trosa tree lot.  You can also

by Gonzo Arriagada Experience Christmas in the 1870s at Duke Homestead and discover how one of the most important families in Durham history would have celebrated. Costumed interpreters take guests on a candelit tour of the historic site, decorated for the season. Enjoy live music and dancing in the Third Factory; then move to Washington

by Darlene Papitto The Bullpen opened last December within the Durham Bulls Athletic Park complex, and has quickly become a favorite Downtown gathering spot. The Bullpen serves up Bull Durham craft beer with award-winning Heavenly Buffalo wings while showcasing live blues music provided by Music Maker Relief Foundation every weekend. And Durham’s own poet/rapper “North

by Rebecca Barbee Please join us on November 2nd for our annual “Local Vocal” events,  which showcases several local a cappella groups as part of Durham Central Park’s annual “Meals from the Market” Fundraiser. We will offer a delicious menu from our neighbors at Piedmont, Rise and Captain Poncho’s Food Truck! Please visit Durham Central

by Kelley Keats Urban Durham Realty is generally in the business of helping people buy and sell homes, but recently we’ve taken on a different sort of project – helping a local homeowner stay in her home!  Jessica is a single mother with two children, and her home requires substantial help with deferred maintenance issues;

by Christina Chenet As if Durham residents and visitors weren’t lucky enough to have two Cocoa Cinnamon locations to choose from, the successful coffee shop recently opened a third location in Lakewood, at 2013 Chapel Hill Road.  All three shops have their own unique character, and the Lakewood location has a distinct Mexican feel and

by Pete Eisenmann With all of the wonderful festivals, arts, shows and music that are going on in Durham, sometimes we forget that we have a championship AAA baseball team. In fact, the Durham Bulls are the Tampa Devil Rays top farm club. I was able to attend two of the playoff games in the

by Michele Fallon Here’s a terrific source for understanding the  Durham Co Housing Community.  Unit 305 is listed for sale with Urban Durham Realty and is referenced in this website.: http://www.durhamcoho.com/

By Jarin Frederick If you are in a need of a housewarming gift, coffee table book or a “just because” gift  for the Durham lovers in your life then this book is the perfect find.  The book is titled Becoming Durham: Grit, Belief, and A City Transformed by Eleanor Spicer Rice and Robin Sutton Anders. 

by Rebecca Barbee One of our favorite fall traditions is to visit one of the many great pumpkin patches and corn mazes in the area. Many of these pumpkin patches are geared towards younger kids and are complete with corn cribs, hay stack mountains and mini-mazes and tractor rides. One great option is Ganyard Farms.

by Amanda Masten Do you ever find yourself driving around Durham, seeing new projects going up, and wonder what they are? Well, a great way to find out and keep up with the ever changing skyline is the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website. They have a great “New Developments” page that lets you browse

by Mary Rae Hunter I was delighted to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Unscripted Hotel in Durham http://www.unscriptedhotels.com/durham/!  The day was absolutely beautiful, perfect for the festivities downtown. I can’t tell you how exhilarating it was to be there to enjoy the energy that this hotel will bring to the center core of Durham.  The

by Mary Hartzell Tried a new place in Durham this weekend.  Good food, great beer selection and lots of outdoor seating. http://www.cloudsbrewing.com/durham/  

by Rebecca Barbee Summer is here which can only mean one thing – it is hot! Thankfully, Durham has lots of options for swimming. There are several pools in the area such as the JCC and the YMCA pools which are both open to memberships and as well as one-time day passes. Both are great

By Zuri Williams Are you looking for something to do indoors for these very warm Spring days? The American Dance Festival has just kicked off its Performance season. Come and see these breath-taking performances featuring 71 performances by 30 different companies. The season begins today June 6th, 2017 and will go through July 29th, 2017.

by Marcelle Williams For the second time in less than six months, Urban Durham Realty will support food insecure families in the Durham area.  We collect food and have it delivered to the DPS warehouse where it is unpacked and categorized.  Once there, the food is repacked for distribution to needy families throughout the school

by Christina Chenet Calling all runners…don’t miss the 9th Annual Running of the Bulls 8K on June 3rd! This great event has become a Durham tradition, winding through several history downtown neighborhoods and finishing with a lap around the Old Durham Athletic Park (which is also the location for the Kids Fun Run for kids

by Jarin Frederick I am privileged to announce Urban Durham Realty’s featured artist for May-June 2017, Kerry Burch. Kerry lives in Forest Hills with her husband (Dave), kids (Ben, Katie and Jackson), dog and chickens.  When Kerry is not juggling her full time job and family logistics, you typically can find her tucked away in

by Amanda Masten Summer hours are here at the Durham Farmers’ Market! The summer hours have begun at the Durham Farmer’s Market at Central Park – just one block from our office! That means that you can start your day earlier on Saturday, with the market now opening at 8am. Summer hours also mean the

by Mary Rae Hunter t seems as though once or twice a week, I am presented with a great article about Durham and why it is such a wonderful place to live.  Recently, I was given an article that was in Garden and Gun written by Bronwen Dickey who discussed the reasons why Durham is

by Mariana Byrd Liberation Threads is an amazing fair trade women’s clothing shop in Downtown Durham.  They believe in paying a fair wage for a day’s work and supporting women throughout the world.  They also believe in sustainable fabrics and generally being kind human beings.  (We need more of that!) I recently stopped by just to

by Steve Artabane If you haven’t heard yet, paid/metered on-street parking is coming to Durham beginning Feb 27. Please visit the City’s website for more details and see the map of where the changes will take place. http://www.parkdurham.org/On-Street-Metered-Parking

by Christina Chenet   Beer Study and Starpoint Brewery comes to Rockwood! As if the great restaurants weren’t reason enough spend some time in the Rockwood area, here’s one more:  the new Beer Study! Based on a similar concept as it’s popular Chapel-Hill counterpart, Beer Study Durham is a comfortable and casual place to have a

      by Zuri Williams The Second Annual “Black History: Artists’ Perspectives” exhibition opens at Hayti this week. The exhibit is open to the public. Hayti Heritage Center is located in the heart of the historic Hayti community which was a thriving community in the early 20th century. Last year more than 7,000 individuals,

by Marcelle Thomas On Saturday, January 21th, something amazing happened.  A women’s march was held in Washington, DC and hundreds of sister cities throughout the United States.  The march was in protest of the new administration’s views on rights dear to women’s hearts; climate change, planned parenthood, women’s health, racial profiling, civil rights, LGBT rights,