Triangle Quiltfest – Quilting for a Cause Coming to American Tobacco on Saturday, March 21st
The public is invited to watch and learn as 100 quilters from around the Triangle come together for 2009 Quiltfest – Quiltmaking for a Cause to be held in Bay 7 on Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Organized by the Durham-Orange Quilters Guild, onlookers will be able to view the […]
American Tobacco Unveils Diverse Art Exhibit
FOX 50’s Evelyn Booker (right) visits with artist Aaron Michael Moore III, the author of ATC’s latest exhibit. American Tobacco recently unveiled a new art exhibit in the gallery of the Strickland Building lobby. “Durham: A Tapestry of Diversity” opened with a VIP reception in Bay 7 on Friday, February 20, 2009. The exhibit […]
Cuban Revolution Rumbles into American Tobacco
As if a performing arts center and an internationally renowned light sculpture were not enough, here comes another new addition which should make the growing number of theater-goers and American Tobacco Historic District patrons just a little happier. American Tobacco management announced recently that they are in the final stages of negotiations with Rhode Island-based […]
Lucky Strike Tower Lighting Kicked Off Durham Holiday Events
Lucky Strike Tower Lighting Kicked Off Durham Holiday Events The Lucky Strike Tower on the American Tobacco Campus in Durham lit up for the holidays on Fri, Dec 5th. Thousands of feet of holiday garland and lights blanketed the American Tobacco Campus on Friday when the 134-year-old Lucky Strike Tower was lit. The Big Light […]
Diamond View II Wins Durham Award for New Construction
Diamond View II has won Downtown Durham Inc’s 2008 award for Outstanding New Construction Project. Diamond View II only opened for business this past summer, but the downtown Durham building is already winning awards. The class “A,” five-story structure won the Downtown Durham Inc’s (DDI) Outstanding New Construction Project at the organization’s annual meeting […]
Plensa Sculpture Shines in Durham
Jaume Plensa’s “Sleep No More” now lights up the night sky at Durham’s Performing Arts Center. The new Durham Performing Arts Center has opened its doors, and a brightly-lit sculpture – visible for miles – was unveiled at Monday, December 1, 2008, evening’s open house. The sculpture, by noted Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, shoots a shaft of bright […]
American Tobacco and Light Up Durham Present The Brightest Lights in Town!
American Tobacco and Light Up Durham Present The Brightest Lights in Town! Lucky Strike Tower Lighting Friday, Dec. 5th, 7pm The 134-year-old Lucky Strike Tower will be outlined from head to toe in new holiday lights for the fourth annual tower lighting on the American Tobacco Campus. Thousands of feet of holiday garland and […]
International Artist Lights Up Downtown Durham
International Artist Lights Up Downtown Durham Sleep No More Opens to Public on December 1st Jaume Plensa has created a light sculpture which will be unveiled at the Durham Performing Arts Center’s ribbon cutting on Dec 1st. Internationally renowned Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, whose accessible, high-tech installations have been enjoyed by people all over the […]
Summer Music Series at ATC Wraps with Polecat Creek
Summer Music Series at ATC Wraps with Polecat Creek American Tobacco’s Music On The Lawn series is coming to a close, and the final performance will bring talent worthy of the North Carolina Public Radio WUNC Back Porch Music series. Polecat Creek, the duo of Laurelyn Dossett & Kari Sickenberger, will put a cap on […]
Free Concert at American Tobacco This Friday
Concert Cancelled at American Tobacco This Friday American Tobacco’s Music On The Lawn series is winding down for the 2008 season, and unfortunately Beverly “Guitar” Watkins was cancelled due to inclement weather. Watkins was to take the stage, along wtih Albert White, this Friday, Sept 26th from 6-8pm. More about Beverly “Guitar Watkins Beverly “Guitar” […]