Mandela Exhibit Featured in Duke Publication
Mandela Exhibit Featured in Duke Publication An art exhibit surrounded famed South African President Nelson Mandela currently on display at American Tobacco has people in Durham talking. Ryan Brown, staff writer, recently wrote a piece about the exhibit for The Chronicle, the Independent Daily at Duke University. “Mandela art captures struggle for South Africa” […]
American Tobacco Gets a New Look & Improved Marketing Tool on the World Wide Web
The American Tobacco Campus has a new sleek look on the Web. The American Tobacco Campus has a new look online. Touting “American Tobacco IS Downtown Durham’s Entertainment District!” the site re-launched in January 2008. “We wanted a site that will meet the needs of our tenants and customers, and after much blood, sweat […]
2nd Annual Exhibition of Mandela’s Artwork Opens at American Tobacco
2nd Annual Exhibition of Mandela’s Artwork Opens at American Tobacco “Nelson Mandela: A Light So Powerful” To Run January 25 – April 30 “Today when I look at Robben Island I see it as a celebration of the struggle and a symbol of the finest qualities of the human spirit, rather than as a monument […]
“A Light So Powerful” Unveiled at Reception Celebrating Art & Legacy of Nelson Mandela
Close Window “A Light So Powerful” Unveiled at Reception Celebrating Art & Legacy of Nelson Mandela The African American Dance Ensemble & Collage Dance Company depict the triumph of Nelson Mandela as he is released from prison. In a moving display of the synergy between dance and art, American Tobacco unveiled its new installment of […]
American Tobacco Lights Lucky Strike Tower for Holidays
American Tobacco Lights Lucky Strike Tower for Holidays Student choirs perform as the Lucky Strike Tower comes to life with lights. The Lucky Strike tower on the American Tobacco Campus is now a holiday beacon for all of downtown Durham. WRAL-TV Anchor Ken Smith emceed the ceremony to flip the switch and welcome the […]
Get Ready to Battle! Kick-off Challenges Corporate Bands To Compete
Close Window Get Ready to Battle! Kick-off Challenges Corporate Bands To Compete MIX 101.5’s Bill Jordan (left) serves as Kick-off Field Commander for the Battle launch event. Soldiers, camouflage and guitars recently collided on downtown Durham. No, an Army base isn’t moving to the Bull City, the 2008 Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands […]
Holiday Events Abound at American Tobacco
Holiday Events Abound at American Tobacco The American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham is getting into the spirit of the holidays with several upcoming events. From lighting the Lucky Strike Tower to collecting coats for kids, the 16-acre campus is the place to be this festive season. LIGHT UP DURHAM: LUCKY STRIKE TOWER LIGHTING […]
Black Journalists Association Honors Pope as Humanitarian
CBC’s Paul Pope is honored by the TABJ with its Humanitarian Award. The Triangle Association of Black Journalists held their annual awards gala and one of our own was presented a well deserved recognition. CBC VP of Community Relations & American Tobacco General Manager Paul Pope was presented the TABJ Humanitarian Award. WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Ken […]
Ducks Deliver at 2nd Annual Race
Almost 1,000 ducks hit the water at the American Tobacco Campus for the 2nd annual race to benefit the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Ducks and downtown Durham? Not a pair you’d usually expect, but the duo got along just fine on Saturday, Sept 29, 2007. All in the name of a good cause. The 2nd […]
Get Quackin’
Have you got your duck yet? Many birds may be getting ready to fly south for the winter, but American Tobacco is getting ready for an invasion of the duckiest kind. The 2nd Annual Great American Tobacco Duck Race will take place on Saturday, Sept 29th. Get your duck today! Prizes will be awarded […]