New Asian Food Market Opening Soon: One More Reason to Love Durham

New Asian Food Market Opening Soon: One More Reason to Love Durham

February 15, 2011 by · 1 Comment 

I may have found reason #437 for adoring the Durham and Chapel Hill area. Li Ming’s Global Mart, a new international grocery specializing in Asian food, is opening in the old Circuit City building in Durham’s Westgate Plaza on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Owner Li Zhang also owns the A&C Supermarket on South Wilmington Street [...]

Durham Art Walk

Durham Art Walk

November 15, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore downtown Durham and discover beautiful pieces created by over 200 artists. A unique showcase weekend combines performing artists, visual art, innovative entrepreneurs, and world class restaurants in a fascinating, historical setting. Start your tour at the Durham Arts Council, located at 120 Morris Street. Look for businesses with the [...]

Frill Seekers Bazaar

Frill Seekers Bazaar

November 2, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Every holiday show has its own flavor, and Durham, NC’s Frill Seekers Bazaar smells like gingerbread, hot cider and gourmet coffee. What I especially love about this show is that it offers entrepreneurs a place to shine. If you’re interested in the eclectic, the unique and the best of boutiques, you’re a dyed-in-the-wool “frill seeker” [...]

The Modernist Tour of Homes

The Modernist Tour of Homes

October 3, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

The modernist tour was Sept 25 and sold out. This was the the first ever AIA (American Institute of Architects) Homes Tour that presented ten homes designed by nine area architects showcasing a variety of architectural styles, neighborhoods and designs. It was terrific. Gorgeous day to be out driving through some unexplored neighborhoods to see [...]

4/13 April Events in Chapel Hill – Today We’re…

April 12, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

…Watching the Catwalk at the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill With UNC and Duke being at the forefront of the news, sometimes we forget about the other schools in Chapel Hill. Today’s a great day to showcase one of the other ones – the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill. Each year, during Earth Month, Aveda [...]

4/11 April Events in Chapel Hill – Today We’re…

April 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

…Visiting Sarah P Duke Gardens Beautiful is an overused word – but not when it comes to Duke Gardens. It’s the perfect activity for an afternoon in April. Springtime is when you get inspired to do something in your own garden. Go to Duke gardens and get some ideas. The grounds are full of plants [...]

4/8 April Events in Chapel Hill – Today We’re…

April 7, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

…Going to the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival opens today in Durham. This annual showing of non-fiction films from all over the world. It’s an extraordinary event, where filmmakers and film lovers – young and old, famous and infamous – gather to see some of the very best documentaries [...]

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Vivian Olkin
Vivian Olkin

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