Sam Overton, Author at INDY Week https://indyweek.com Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:02:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://indyweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-2023-INDYlogo-whiteonblack-sml-sq-32x32.png Sam Overton, Author at INDY Week https://indyweek.com 32 32 214226721 Tapped Out: A String of Raleigh Breweries Close Their Doors https://indyweek.com/food-and-drink/tapped-out-a-string-of-raleigh-breweries-close-their-doors/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:44:00 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=262614 The wall of pour your own craft beers, regulated by a RFID bracelet, at Clouds Brewing in 2015. Photo by Jeremy M. Lange.Three Raleigh breweries within a half-mile radius shut down early this year. A widening gap between hyperlocal pubs and big-box operations may be to blame. ]]> The wall of pour your own craft beers, regulated by a RFID bracelet, at Clouds Brewing in 2015. Photo by Jeremy M. Lange.

Three Raleigh breweries within a half-mile radius shut down early this year. A widening gap between hyperlocal pubs and big-box operations may be to blame.

]]> 262614 15 Minutes: Serena Kaylor, Author and Physician’s Assistant https://indyweek.com/news/15-minutes-serena-kaylor-author-and-physicians-assistant/ Thu, 16 May 2024 14:44:16 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=261621 Originally from southeastern North Carolina, Kaylor's new book, "The Calculation of You and Me," will be released on June 18. ]]>

Originally from southeastern North Carolina, Kaylor's new book, "The Calculation of You and Me," will be released on June 18.

]]> 261621 At a New North Durham Farmers’ Market, a Diverse, Close-Knit Community Is Key https://indyweek.com/food-and-drink/north-durham-farmers-market/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:23:47 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=260268 Vegetables at the North Durham Farmer's MarketThe North Durham Farmers’ Market, which operates on the first and third Saturday of every month, is a lively new space for local purveyors. ]]> Vegetables at the North Durham Farmer's Market

The North Durham Farmers’ Market, which operates on the first and third Saturday of every month, is a lively new space for local purveyors. 

]]> 260268 Women Lead in Making Durham a Sports Destination at All Levels of Play https://indyweek.com/news/women-lead-in-making-durham-a-sports-destination-at-all-levels-of-play/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:16:17 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=258001 At the second-annual Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit, attendees got the opportunity to network within a quickly-growing local industry. ]]>

At the second-annual Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit, attendees got the opportunity to network within a quickly-growing local industry.

]]> 258001 Hemp Generation Provides a Safe Space for the Cannabis-Curious https://indyweek.com/news/hemp-generation-provides-a-safe-space-for-the-cannabis-curious/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:20:00 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=257614 Despite a lack of clear regulations around hemp in North Carolina, Hemp Generation's cofounders want to offer customers a gentle experience with cannabis products. ]]>

Despite a lack of clear regulations around hemp in North Carolina, Hemp Generation's cofounders want to offer customers a gentle experience with cannabis products.

]]> 257614 Raleigh Nonprofit Works to Raise Awareness About Ending Female Gendercide https://indyweek.com/news/raleigh-nonprofit-works-to-raise-awareness-about-ending-female-gendercide/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:59:00 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=256510 Invisible Girl Project, a humanitarian nonprofit, takes local and international action to combat violence against girls and women in India. Its founders will speak on a United Nations panel this week. ]]>

Invisible Girl Project, a humanitarian nonprofit, takes local and international action to combat violence against girls and women in India. Its founders will speak on a United Nations panel this week.

]]> 256510 Dreamville Announces Stacked 2024 Festival Lineup https://indyweek.com/news/dreamville-festival-j-cole-sza-nicki-minaj-chris-brown-raleigh/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:42:40 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=255889 A fan at the 2019 Dreamville. Photo by Jade Wilson.J. Cole's Raleigh festival has announced its April 6-7 lineup. ]]> A fan at the 2019 Dreamville. Photo by Jade Wilson.

J. Cole's Raleigh festival has announced its April 6-7 lineup.

]]> 255889 Heavy Hitters Sylvan Esso Bring New Two-Day Music Festival to Durham https://indyweek.com/music/durham-sylvan-esso-music-festival-good-moon/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:24:15 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=243476 Photo of Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath of Sylvan Esso.The duo say that hometown event Good Moon, which will run May 31-June 1 in the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, is here to stay. ]]> Photo of Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath of Sylvan Esso.

The duo say that hometown event Good Moon, which will run May 31-June 1 in the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, is here to stay.

]]> 243476 Hayti Heritage Film Festival Returns With Full Slate of In-Person Programming https://indyweek.com/culture/hayti-heritage-film-festival-2024/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:37:21 +0000 https://indyweek.com/?p=242536 A 2022 Hayti Heritage Film Festival event. Photo by Denise Allen.This year's program, themed around "Homecoming," will feature 32 films over three days. ]]> A 2022 Hayti Heritage Film Festival event. Photo by Denise Allen.

This year's program, themed around "Homecoming," will feature 32 films over three days.

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