Durham recognized as one of 7 cities that should be on your 2015 travel list

"Durham is one of the most unique towns, not just in North Carolina but in the South, thanks to incredible food, a relaxed vibe, and cool warehouse buildings (this is an old tobacco city). It’s full of perfect spots to enjoy nature, listen to local bands, and taste finely brewed beer."

— "Why These 7 Cities Should Be On Your 2015 Travel List," Refinery29

New York Times visits Durham's Central Park District

"Over the past months, the loudest bangs have been heard in the Central Park District near the corner of Rigsbee Avenue and West Geer Street. The intersection was first settled by Fullsteam Brewery, whose cavernous tavern lured locals (and lots of food trucks) to this previously neglected part of town. Now there’s live music, top-notch barbecue, fair trade coffee, and even valet parking on a block that five years ago was deserted after dark."

— "A Corner of Durham, N.C., Comes to Life," Ingrid K. Williams, The New York Times

Small Market Meetings - Entertainment Options in Durham, NC

"Tobacco warehouses and textile mills have become entertainment options in Durham, home of Duke University. In the past decade, this city of 235,000 has revitalized its downtown by restoring historic buildings and creating entertainment districts filled with baseball stadiums, breweries and ballet."

- Southeast: That's Entertainment, Small Market Meetings

Huffington Post - Luchadoras

"More than 500 spectators cheered the little "Golden Eagle" on as she launched herself against her opponent in Durham, N.C., in January. They were witnessing the final conflict between 10 luchadora women competing in traditional Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling. But these women were fighting for more than just cheers.

Members of the North Carolina Dream Team are used to taking on fearsome foes, whether demonstrating for the DREAM Act, the federal legislation that would allow students without papers to attend college and get legal, or organizing campaigns to keep undocumented youth from being deported. Now female members are donning masks to get in the ring and literally grapple with their opponents to help raise support for their cause."

- Female "Lucha Libre" Wrestlers Fight for a Dream in North Carolina, Huffington Post

Paste Magazine - Colin Stetson @ Motorco Music Hall

"Colin Stetson is set to hit the road this March behind last year’s New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges and the Those Who Didn’t Run EP. The bass saxophonist will tour with Sarah Neufield, who collaborated with Stetson in Arcade Fire and Belle Orchestre, opening the dates. Former Battles frontman Tyondai Braxton will also open for Stetson in Durham, N.C."

- Colin Stetson Announces Tour, Paste Magazine

Music.MyNC - Motorco Music Hall

"It was only a year ago when Motorco Music Hall opened its doors with high expectations in Durham...  Motorco has seen a strong presence of promising and often acclaimed Triangle-based bands — Bowerbirds, Lost in the Trees and The Love Language, just to name a few."

-  Motorco welcomes new talent buyer, hopes to attract nationally recognized acts, Music.MyNC.com