Durham, North Carolina, Home of the American Dance Festival

North Carolina Places - memories of summer in the south:

The Festival:
The Ark at Duke’s East Campus – This stunning two story building is the site of ongoing dance classes. Spectators can stand on the top floor balcony and watch the dancing below. What it lacks in the way of air conditioning it makes up in atmosphere.

Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham’s new theater close to downtown, where performances of the larger productions of the festival take place.

Reynolds Theater at Duke’s West Campus – Part of the student union, this theater is situated in the prettiest part of campus. Check out the picnic tables on rockers out back.

Duke Campus and Downtown Durham:
The Duke Botanic Gardens – Best early or late in the day, the gardens have plenty of trails for meandering and fragrant blooming scenery for acres.

Nasher Museum – I love this art museum for its easily navigable pentagon shape. In addition to selections from the permanent collection, a local artists and n exhibit from China were on display. The café is sunny and the food is fresh and delicious.

Bulls Game - The minor league Durham Bulls play downtown with a stadium sandwiched between old tobacco factory buildings. Great spot for July 4th fireworks.

The Bicycle Chain - Near Durham's East Campus you can rent bikes or get a tune up at this friendly shop.

The Pool – Find one. It’s hot.

Food:
Cosmo Cantina
Blue Corn Café
Watts Grocery
Francesca’s
Elmo’s Diner
Indian Food Truck
Alivia’s
Perizade
Mount Fuji at Brightleaf Square
Fish Monger
Cuban Revolution
Mama Dips