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Metalwork artists José Pereira and Jackie MacLeod (pictured at left and above, respectively) and Jackie’s mentee Whitney Hunt were selected to create public art displays 20
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Durham resident Wesley Hyatt released his 10th book,
Durham-based rock group The Pinkerton Raid released its A-side single “Cinnamon
The Museum of Durham History opened its exhibit, “Faces of Durham,” on Nov. 23 outside its doors along the sidewalk. Each of the 19 framed banners features an individual who uniquely contributed to Durham’s history, ranging from school integration activists Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis to blues musician Blind Boy Fuller and choreographer Baba Chuck Davis. Those featured on the banners will change on a semi-annual basis.
Sweet” in January. The name for the song came from lead vocalist Jesse James DeConto’s wife’s personal experiences and her finding empowerment during the #MeToo movement. The title for its B-side, “Au Cheval,” came from a Chicago restaurant with a famously desirable cheeseburger. And the seize-the-day ethos (“Suck the marrow from the bone”) comes from Jesse’s adventurous younger brother, who would wait hours in line for said cheeseburger. The band’s new album – featuring bassist Jon DePue and drummer Scott McFarlane – deviates slightly from its past work, as it promises to be more “ground-shaking” and “hip-swaying.” International design firm Duda|Paine Architects announced
last year that it will design the new gateway facility for Sarah P. Duke Gardens. The project includes a 16,000-square-foot addition west of the existing Doris Duke Center, including a gift shop, a lobby, classroom space and offices as well as a 2,500-square-foot addition to Kirby Horton Hall north of the Doris Duke Center.
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for Beechwood and Maplewood cemeteries. José will build artistic handrails for Maplewood Cemetery, while Jackie and Whitney will create a bench for Beechwood Cemetery. Each team received $7,500 to design and install its pieces, expected to be completed this spring.
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“Betty White on TV: From Video Vanguard to Golden Girl,” in December 2020. The homage to the beloved actress and comedian – who just turned 99 on Jan. 17 – is available on Amazon. Duda|Paine Architects releases its third book, “Shaping Place,” in spring 2021 following its 25th anniversary. Readers will find a portfolio of completed and in-process projects as well as people and design philosophies that shape the firm.
IN REMEMBRANCE WRAL premiered its documentary, “MaryAnn,” on Jan. 13. The story details the life of MaryAnn Black, a Durham-based social worker who passed away on March 26, 2020. She served on the Durham County Board of Commissioners, worked as the associate vice president of community relations at Duke University Health System and served in the N.C. House of Representatives. The
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