Nancy Smith’s in-home studio is bright and airy. The early afternoon light streams in through a large window, illuminating the intricate paintings of women that adorn the walls. It’s these… Read More →
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Vitamin O Artspace of the Month: Blue Dogwood
By Alicia Stemper The Blue Dogwood Public Market in Chapel Hill originated with Kelly Taylor’s desire to open Pizzelle, the first gluten-free retail bakery in the Triangle. She wanted a… Read More →
A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn
Every day multitudes of people drive by the Billy Strayhorn sign in front of the fire station in Downtown Hillsborough, yet many don’t know more about the iconic jazz musician… Read More →
Saving the Chelsea Theater and Looking Forward
Walking into the Chelsea Theater in Chapel Hill isn’t like walking into your average movie theater. Unique elements like a handwritten chalkboard concession sign and the open door leading into… Read More →
Vitamin O Artist of the Month: Norman Douglas
By Alicia Stemper/Vitamin O Fittingly, Norman Douglas arrived in Carrboro the day before its West End Poetry Festival. He offers poetry on a pay-what-you-will basis, often setting up outside the… Read More →





