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2 1 Angela Kadoura, Zidane Kadoura, Summer Kadoura, Ambara Kadoura, Alaa Saber and Jamil Kadoura. 2 Liz Coughlin, catering director, and Ruby Brinkerhoff, catering assistant. 3 Stephanie Orlando, Emily Brickner and Molly Thomason.
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The Story Showcase By Valeria Cloës
The Story, an event venue located in a historical building renovated in 2021 by Jamil Kadoura of Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering, recently showed off its spaces with an open house on Oct. 19. The venue – located at 450 W. Franklin St. – features exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and professional lighting and includes four main spaces – the ballroom, the rooftop, the game room and the bridal room. Photography by Melissa Crane CHM
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1 Hannah Martin, Cheryl DeMent, Roy Campbell, Katey Ahman, Melanie Levinson, chief creative officer of Kidzu, Jamie DeMent Holcomb, chief executive officer of Kidzu, Marion Robboy and David Holcomb.
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2 Jamie DeMent Holcomb. 3 Julia Robinson. 3
‘The Questioneers’ Exhibit Grand Opening By Caitlyn Yaede
On Sept. 24, Kidzu Children’s Museum welcomed a traveling exhibit by DuPage Children’s Museum that emphasizes inclusion, creativity and selfempowerment. Based on the bestselling book series by Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts, “The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. Play!” is on display until Jan. 8 and gives kids the opportunity to learn about math, science, art and civic responsibility through the eyes of the characters: Ada the scientist, Rosie the engineer, Iggy the architect, Sofia the “future prez” and Aaron the illustrator. Photography courtesy of Kidzu CHM 14
chapelhillmagazine.com December 2022
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