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Full Frame takes place April 12-15, 2012.

Full Frame takes place April 12-15, 2012.

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, NC

A four-day festival celebrating the art of the documentary

by Sara Schreiber | January 23, 2012

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual event in downtown Durham, North Carolina, that draws people from around the world. Dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of non-fiction cinema, over 100 films are shown from morning to midnight at the four-day event spanning April 12-15, 2012. The festival is easy to navigate, with all movies shown within a four-block radius of one another.

Film lovers and film makers are welcome to attend.  Its …


The bakery at A Southern Season offers a range of tasty desserts.

The bakery at A Southern Season offers a range of tasty desserts.

Photo by Sara Schreiber

A Southern Season in Chapel Hill, NC

A food lover's delight

by Sara Schreiber | January 17, 2012

Whether you’re a foodie or a culinary expert extraordinaire, a visit to A Southern Season is a must when visiting the Triangle region of North Carolina.

This 60,000 square-foot Chapel Hill store presents a vast array of specialty cookware, kitchen gadgets, and gourmet foods from around the region and around the world. If you’re looking to try a new exotic type of tea, sample local chocolates, or simply find a gift for …


Several large whale skeletons are on display at the museum.

Several large whale skeletons are on display at the museum.

Photo by Sara Schreiber

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC

Learn about the state's natural history in a fun setting

by Sara Schreiber | January 13, 2012

Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina is home to several museums, one of which is the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Best of all, admission is free.

The museum is kid-friendly and full of colorful, life-sized displays.  As you enter, head straight ahead and learn about the state’s natural treasures. A large display on Coastal North Carolina is also on the first floor. It’s hard to miss the giant whale skeletons hanging overhead.

The …


Ruth's Chris Steakhouses in Durham, Cary, and Raleigh are one of many participants in Triangle Restaurant Week.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouses in Durham, Cary, and Raleigh are one of many participants in Triangle Restaurant Week.

Photo by Sara Schreiber

Winter Triangle Restaurant Week in Raleigh-Durham, NC

Celebrate Triangle area restaurants

by Sara Schreiber | January 10, 2012

The days of skating in downtown Raleigh at Winterfest may be over, but there are still some great winter festivals to attend. Winter Triangle Restaurant Week, held from Jan. 23 through Jan. 29, is one of them.  As the weather gets colder, head inside to one of 88 participating restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Wake Forest, Morrisville, and Apex.

Restaurants participating in this weeklong celebration will offer one special fixed price …


Square Rabbit gets busy during the lunchtime rush on weekdays.

Square Rabbit gets busy during the lunchtime rush on weekdays.

Photo by Sara Schreiber

Square Rabbit in Downtown Raleigh, NC

Dine on homemade delights

by Sara Schreiber | January 06, 2012

Downtown Raleigh is home to a wide range of restaurants where you can sit down and enjoy a fancy meal. But this isn’t always what people are in the mood for. Sometimes you just want a hearty, home-cooked meal at a good price, that you can pick up when you’re on-the-go. Square Rabbit provides the perfect option for this.

Tucked away in on the corner of Martin and Wilmington Streets, this small …


The lack of leaves means increased visibility at Umstead State Park.

The lack of leaves means increased visibility at Umstead State Park.

Photo by Sara Schreiber

Hiking at Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC

Enjoy the brisk winter air at an urban oasis

by Sara Schreiber | January 03, 2012

Winter in North Carolina’s Triangle region is fairly mild compared to the northern states. While temperatures can vary quite a bit and even dip below freezing occasionally, it’s rare to ever see snow.  A winter hike at Umstead State Park in Raleigh is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air.

The park offers several outdoor programs throughout the winter. A ranger-led “Winter Tree ID” hike takes place at 1 p.m. …


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