American Tobacco Campus News
| Quiltfest – Quiltmaking for a Cause 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 many stages of quiltmaking as these groups volunteer their creative efforts for a day to cut, piece, sew and stitch quilts and quilted items which will be donated to various groups throughout the Triangle for fundraising purposes. Read more |
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| Durham: "A Tapestry of Diversity" on display through April 30th in the lobby of the Strickland Building "A Tapestry of Diversity" is a multimedia, eclectic reflection on North Carolina history by native son Aaron Michael Moore. It includes both the eavesdropping intimacy of informal portraits and the frozen-in-time perspective of early cityscapes. Moore was born in Durham to an art teacher mother who preferred her children find more lucrative careers. As a young man, Moore was drawn to architecture classes at NC State University and NC Central University. While never getting a formal degree, he became a student of buildings and history. By the age of 35, he left his mother’s early musings behind and began painting for a living. Now, at age 57, he says, "I had to follow my gift." In addition to painting, Moore is a collector of art and antiques, and also recycles old materials into artwork and refurbished furniture. "A Tapestry of Diversity" features 25 pieces in a variety of media, reflecting the artist’s diverse talent and interests. Artwork varies from large 4 ‘by 4’ oils and acrylics to collectibles and memorabilia. During this same period, visitors can see Moore paint a mural on a wall adjacent to the exhibit, a project commissioned by American Tobacco and expected to take 6-8 weeks. Read more |
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| Say You Want a Revolution Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar to Open in Spring of 2009 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 “Cuban Revolution Restaurant and Bar” and hope to open in mid-2009. Picked as the best new restaurant in 2008 by the Rhode Island Monthly, Cuban Revolution is known for its spicy mix of Cuban tapas, as well as décor and music from the 60’s –when the Rat Pack, Bardot and Marilyn were center stage and the promise of revolutionary Cuba filled the air. Read more |
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International Artist Lights Up Downtown Durham Internationally renowned Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, whose accessible, high-tech installations have been enjoyed by people all over the world, is bringing his creative touch to Durham this month. Donated to the city of Durham by Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc., Plensa's Bridge to the Sky will be located in a newly created plaza beside the Durham Performing Arts Center as a lasting beacon to the ongoing revitalization of the city. The light bridge will be turned on only when there is programming in the Durham Performing Arts Center. The debut will be part of the City of Durham's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Public Event on December 1st.
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| Lucky Strike Tower Lighting, Friday, December 5th, 2008 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 lights, and hundreds of poinsettias and seasonal planters will blanket the 250,000 square foot campus, just in time for holiday sightseers and ‘light-seekers’. Read more
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"A Thread Runs Through It" North Carolina Senator Ellie Kinnaird, who represents Pearson and Orange Counties, and North Carolina State House Representative Larry D. Hall (Durham County), opened the show with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. With over 300 new quilts on display, attendance exceeded expectations as people from grade school children to members of other quilting guilds made their way through the maze of creative and colorful quilts displayed in Bay 7. The show received rave reviews from both the Herald Sun and The News and Observer as a “Best Bet” for Arts and Entertainment for the week of October 17th - 23rd.
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Green, Grab and Go! Saladelia Cafe at American Tobacco is NOW OPEN! |
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The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham Opens at American Tobacco |
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Bob Blake's "An Historical Perspective of Durham" - A Watercolor Exhibit |
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Coffee's On!
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CBC's Transmit This Goes Beyond Their Dreams
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| American Tobacco & FOX 50 Celebrate Opening of Diamond View I Parking Deck Usually the rain depresses Diamond View I tenants in Durham because they will have a long wet walk from the American Tobacco parking deck up past the ballpark to their building. However, on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, the rainy forecast didn’t daunt the Diamond View crowd because their brand new parking deck opened for business. Read more |
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Music On The Lawn Concert Series |
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