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Seasons May Change
A VIVIDLY INSPIRED INTERIOR DESIGN
utumnal breezes start to gently rustle the leaves as we bid a bittersweet farewell to the lazy days of summer and welcome the changing colors of fall. Just as nature transitions, so does our city’s vibrant food and drink scene. What better way to embrace the upcoming season than with a delightful array of local lattes from some of our newest coffee shops? Or taking advantage of the final few months of patio weather by dining alfresco? And let’s spend time with our loved ones at some of our restaurants that specialize in hosting large groups and feature craveable, shareable plates before the busy school year starts back up. Find all our suggestions beginning on page 58. We encourage you to stay in the loop and never miss a culinary beat! Keep your taste buds tingling and your excitement levels high by following @durhammag on Instagram, where we serve up the latest updates on the Bull City’s most enticing food and drink offerings, hidden culinary treasures and not-to-be-missed events. This publication is also our 11th annual arts issue – a celebration of creativity, imagination and the power of art to inspire and connect us all. Discover talented DJs, makers, musicians and more beginning on page 38, and start planning for a busy arts season with can’t-miss concerts, exhibits, dance performances – you name it! – starting on page 53. So, as we trade our sun hats for cozy scarves, let’s embrace the joy of Durham’s extraordinary food, drink and arts scene – as these pages show, there’s something for every epicurean explorer and aesthete in our beautiful city.
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OUR FULL FALL ARTS GUIDE
‘Tis the season for new exhibits, plays, live music and more.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Eno River State Park commemorates its 50th birthday this August. Learn more about this natural treasure and the plans to celebrate it.
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TREAT YOURSELF
Embrace the flavors of fall at a few of our bakeries and sweet shops.
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