The Book Nook Also Rises

The Book Nook Also Rises American Tobacco Partners with Durham Library.  Creates New Way to Get Great Books. Smart people love books.  Many smart people live, work and play at American Tobacco Historic District (ATHD).   And so, the ATHD team is partnering with Durham County Library to create a one-of-a-kind place to donate and […]

FREE Summer Concert Series About to Get Funky at American Tobacco

FREE Summer Concert Series About to Get Funky at American Tobacco Things are about to get funky at the 2009 Music On The Lawn schedule. Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is the next on tap for the annual free series from American Tobacco. The funk hits the stage on Thursday, July 30th at 6pm. […]

Viva La Revolución

Durham Gets Taste of Something Radically Different A steel drummer provides the perfect music for the Cuban Revolution’s VIP reception on June 30th. View the Slideshow Durham and the American Tobacco Historic District are on the front line of a revolution: Cuban Revolution. The new Cuban fusion restaurant opened to a packed house at their […]

CBC Has Strong Showing on MetroBravo List

Metro Magazine marked the 10th anniversary of their MetroBravo awards in the July 2009 issue, and CBC celebrated by having multiple personalities and more on the list.   Metro Magazine readers voted for the “Best of Everything” in dozens of categories.  Each category had a Standing Ovation, MetroBravo and Honorable Mention ranking. WRAL.com beat out […]

Law Firm Moves Into Diamond View II

Law Firm Moves Into Diamond View II James Scott Farrin is moving his law offices to Diamond View II. Diamond View II has a new tenant.  The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin will now be one of downtown Durham’s largest employers.   A signing event took place at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on […]

Join American Tobacco for a FREE 4th of July Concert

Join American Tobacco for a FREE 4th of July Concert The holiday weekend is almost upon us, and American Tobacco has a musical treat in store. John Brown and the Groove Shop Band will play under the Lucky Strike water tower on Saturday, July 4th as part of the 2009 Music On The Lawn concert […]

New Lunch Menu at American Tobacco: Food Carts, Farmer’s Market … And Frisbee!

New Lunch Menu at American Tobacco:  Food Carts, Farmer’s Market … And Frisbee! Lunch at American Tobacco just got bigger, better and greener.  Every Thursday, American Tobacco welcomes Carts in the Park, featuring local cuisine, local produce, baked goods, flowers and whatever kind of outdoor fun you crave — complete with complimentary bats and balls.  […]

The Grass Cats To Bring Bluegrass to American Tobacco Outdoor Music Series

The Grass Cats To Bring Bluegrass to American Tobacco Outdoor Music Series Durham Jazz Performance To Follow on Sunday Bluegrass fan favorite The Grass Cats are the next up for the 2009 Music On The Lawn schedule. The American Tobacco and North Carolina Public Radio WUNC sponsored Back Porch Music concert kicks off at 6pm […]

Beverly “Guitar” Watkins to Take Stage in American Tobacco FREE Concert Series

Beverly “Guitar” Watkins to Take Stage in American Tobacco FREE Concert Series Another great talent is about to take the stage in the 2009 Music On The Lawn schedule. Blues maven Beverly “Guitar” Watkins will play on Thursday, June 11th, at 6pm. Watkins played with Piano Red and his Doctorfeelgood and the Interns band in […]