‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at a minimalist Mebane restaurant.
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Talking With Tyshawn Sorey About Max Roach, Spontaneous Composition, and North Carolina’s Musical History
The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist will play in Durham on November 21 as part of Duke Arts’ “Max Roach at 100” program.
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The Old North Bar Is Keeping Accordion Club’s Spirit Alive (And Affordable)
Opened in September, the Geer Street dive will feel familiar to most patrons—with just a few updates thrown in the mix.
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As Book Bans Spike, Public and School Librarians In Wake County Juggle Divergent Challenges
New policies have helped keep Wake County public libraries resilient against censorship, but book challenges continue to have a chilling effect in classrooms and other community spaces.
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INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
Two nights of Watchhouse, a Townes Van Zandt tribute show, the 9th Annual Liberty Arts Pour, and more events around the Triangle we recommend this week.
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Raleigh Author Christopher Ruocchio Is Celebrating the Final Release in His Sun Eater Series In Style
Christopher Ruocchio jokes that he is introverted and “spiritually Bilbo Baggins,” but the end of his bestselling sci-fi series calls for a gala. Fans around the country are flying in for it.
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Into the Woods With the Dix Park Trolls
Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s family of five recycled troll sculptures now cavort across the Raleigh park’s 308 acres. Daddy Bird Eye, Mother Strongtail, and their three baby trolls have a message: Protect the trees.
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The Archive Tells the Story
On October 26, the Durham artist Allan Troxler died at age 78. A trailblazer in the fight for gay rights, the legacy he leaves behind is imaginative and indelible.
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INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
A walking tour of trees, a celebration of plants, NC Comicon, and more local events we recommend this week.
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Triangle Restaurants Score 19 Spots in New Michelin American South Guide
At the inaugural American South ceremony, the Triangle netted three Bib Gourmand designations and sixteen Michelin-recommended restaurants.