Jazz in the Square is a free concert series featuring live jazz performances by local musicians in Moore Square on select Thursdays from 6-8pm. There will be food trucks on-site and wine & beer for sale, so grab your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets for an evening of great music. Free and open to the public. SCHEDULE  August 3rd | Shrub(b) […]

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the N.C. African American Heritage Commission and the N.C. Freedom Park Board of Directors will celebrate the opening of North Carolina Freedom Park Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. The site is the first park in North Carolina to honor the African American struggle for freedom, an […]

Come if you dare for two days filled with treats, arts & crafts, music, food trucks, games, vendors, and more. Come for one day or both! Fall in love with John Chavis Memorial Park fall festivities. Wear your costumes and smiling faces! Dates: Thursday, Oct. 28,  6:30–8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. This event […]

Do you have artistic skills? The 2019 Chavis Park Celebrates Planning Committee is pleased to announce an open call for art for the John Chavis 81st Anniversary Artival (Art & Festival) Exhibit Celebration. Artworks will be on exhibit Friday, Oct. 4 at Chavis Community Center. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the heritage, history, […]

This summer, residents can catch a movie and/or groove to music at the Rock the Park Concert and Movie Series sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR). The series is free and open to the public. The concerts are held in various parks from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and the movies will be held […]

Hold your kids a little closer if you’re going to take them to Bond Park in Cary. There are reports of a man saying strange things and behaving oddly.       Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark

The start of the 2014 Summer in the Park has started! The concert series will continue through September at Pullen Amusements, Fletcher Park and John Chavis Memorial Park. There is no admission fee for the shows, but please bring a lawn chair or blanket for your seating.   August 3 Fletcher Park SWAG (Rock, blues, […]

National

South Carolina’s News Channel 6 in North Augusta reported recently on the case of Debra Harrell, a working mother jailed for leaving her 9-year-old daughter at the park…

Check out these free summer activities in Durham! Mark your calendar. Rock the Park Concert/Movie Series Schedule All concerts are held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and movies are from 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 Jazz Concert Adrian Duke Duke Park, 106 W. Knox St. Saturday, July 26 Date Night Movie […]

The start of the 2014 Summer in the Park has started! The concert series will continue through September at Pullen Amusements, Fletcher Park and John Chavis Memorial Park. There is no admission fee for the shows, but please bring a lawn chair or blanket for your seating. July 4, 6pm Chavis Park Tish Martin & […]

Looking for a free, fun family activity? Check this out. Who:              Durham Parks and Recreation What:             Rock the Park: Movie in the Park (Family Friendly) When:            Saturday, June 28 (8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) Where:          Durham Central Park, 502 Foster St.   Fast Facts Movie: We Bought a Zoo Attendees should bring their own lawn chair/blanket as seating will not […]

Durham Parks and Recreation’s Rock the Park Series will kick off on Saturday, June 8 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Duke Park (106 W. Knox Street). The Craig Powe jazz band will be the musical guest. This series will include free concerts and movies in various parks throughout Durham. Participants can enjoy jazz, […]