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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Spotted on the Thursday #morningwalk: "With These Hands" by Hank Willis Thomas at @davidsoncollege.bsky.social
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Henry David Thoreau’s "Walden" was written in 1854 but has lessons for life in the 21st century. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Charlotte writer Jen McGivney about her new book "Finding Your Walden." wdav.org/episode/jen-...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
For the #WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I had the good fortune to sit down with Charlotte writer and editor Michael Graff for a conversation about his new venture, The Charlotte Optimist. It's a weekly newsletter of magazine-length stories about Charlotte's people and issues. bit.ly/PiedmontArts
Michael Graff portrait with the words "Now on Piedmont Arts"
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
A crowd in downtown Davidson this afternoon is waving signs, chanting and demonstrating as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests. They're demonstrating against President Trump, who has claimed broad executive power in setting policy, closing programs and firing government employees. #nokings
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
For the latest Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I interviewed Alvin Jacobs about his photo exhibit "Black Behind Bars," at Charlotte's Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. He talked being a photographer/activist and the triple meaning of the exhibit title. wdav.org/episode/alvi...
Alvin Jacobs with black, white and gray plaid shirt, sunglasses and black cap in front of Harley Davidson motorcycles sign
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
This week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast is a double feature: Jeffrey Biegel on his upcoming concert with Western Piedmont Symphony marking the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” And Rachel Stewart previews Charlotte Bach Festival w/Aisslinn Nosky. wdav.org/episode/jeff...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
A new NC group called Piedmont Shakespeare debuts in June with a touring production of “Hamlet” - 9 free performances indoors and out. On this WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with the company’s three founders - David McGraw, Kim Shively and Carl Forsman. wdav.org/episode/meet...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
"Annie Leibovitz/Work" is open at the Mint Museum Uptown #CLT. On this week's Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I talk with Mint chief curator Jen Sudul-Edwards about Leibovitz’s style and career. wdav.org/episode/jen-...
Curator Jen Sudul Edwards gestures while standing in front of a wall of photos by Annie Leibovitz
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Jennifer Sudul Edwards, chief curator at Charlotte's Mint Museum, talked about photographer Annie Leibovitz at a press preview Fri. for "Annie Liebovitz/Work." Opens Sun. Go for the celeb pix, but also study the evolution of Leibovitz's career. And look for my upcoming WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast.
Curator Jen Sudul Edwards gestures in front of a wall of unframed photo prints of celebrities
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
A large crowd waving anti-Trump signs and American flags is lining the NC73/US21 intersection in Huntersville, NC. It's a national "Day of Action" by people opposed to Trump administration policies. I heard people chanting, "This is what democracy looks like!" 700+ events were planned nationwide.
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with curators Jen Sudul Edwards of the The Mint Museum and Lisa Homann of UNC Charlotte about the recent major update of the Mint Museum Randolph's African art galleries. Listen: www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
A 3-image collage with one photo of African masks and other art and headshot photos of two women curators Jen Sudul Edwards and Lisa Homann
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Happening now (Sat. midday) in downtown #CorneliusNC: hundreds of north Mecklenbu residents are gathered for a peaceful "Hands Off" rally and march to protest the budget cuts, layoffs and other policies of President Trump and advisor Elon Musk. It's one of dozens nationwide. handsoff2025.com
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
For the latest WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I sat down with Adam Santalla Pierce, new president of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte to chat about the state of the arts in Charlotte and his vision for the organization. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
J.S. Bach was born in March 1685. Three #CLT area groups are planning the first-ever Davidson Bach Festival. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with organizers Barbara Krumdieck and Jane Cain, who are also musicians and Bach lovers. Listen here www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The 1920s Carolina Theatre Charlotte reopens this month after years of construction. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, I take you on an audio tour with director Sean Seifert and program director Doug Young. Also, turmoil at the Eastern Music Festival and Opera Carolina. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
On the WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, Rachel Stewart interviews Charlotte Symphony cellist Alan Black, who is retiring after 38 years. And I talk with critic Lawrence Toppman about the symphony's immersive performance of John Luther Adams "Become Ocean" at Blume Studios. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Tonight's entertainment: Bluegrass and more with the The Wilder Flower, at Summit Coffee in Davidson. Madeline Dierauf, Molly Johnson and Danielle Yother know how to put on a fun show.
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The Wilder Flower, with Davidson College fiddler Madeline Dierauf, plays Friday night at Summit Coffee basecamp in Davidson. I interviewed Madeline recently for the WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Like the #mandolin? @davidsoncollege.bsky.social will host a Mandolin Symposium including 2 concerts this Fri-Sat 2/7-8. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with organizers/mandolinists Michael Orlando and Jonah Horton. Listen here or at Apple or Spotify. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
Michael Orlando (left) and Jonah Horton
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Larry Farber, a longtime Charlotte music entrepreneur and founder of Middle C Jazz club in Charlotte. Learn more about Middle C Jazz, the music and Farber's role in bringing jazz to a wider audience. Listen now: bit.ly/PiedmontArts
Photo of Larry Farber with text "Now on Piedmont Arts"
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
On WDAV's Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Seton Hall prof Thomas Healy, who wrote a history of Soul City, a late 1960s attempt to develop a Black-led city in NC. Healy will be on an MLK Day panel 1/20 at Charlotte's Gantt Center discussing Soul City & its lessons. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Lynn Good is retiring as CEO at Duke Energy in Charlotte. Current president Harry Sideris takes over April 1. He originally came from Progress Energy, which Duke acquired in 2012, and has overseen various Duke businesses. Good has been CEO since 2013. news.duke-energy.com/releases/duk...
Headshots of Lynn Good and Harry Sideris
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
A dusting of snow last night got covered by ice overnight in downtown #DavidsonNC
Victorian house with light snow around it Snow covered picnic table Stick embedded in ice
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
They'll be testing emergency sirens around the McGuire nuclear plant on Lake Norman and Catawba nuclear plant at Lake Wylie today, Jan. 8, 2025, between 11am and 1pm. Only a test. www.duke-energy.com/Safety-and-P...
McGuire Nuclear Station containment and operations buildings
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
On this week's Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I talk with Madeline Dierauf, an Appalachian fiddler and Davidson College senior from Brevard, NC, about her dual careers as a scholar and musician, and listen to a bit of her music. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
Madeline Dierauf in light blue checkered top against wooden barn wall
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Tree removal has started for the Greenway Gartens development near downtown Cornelius. The 25.8-acre project eventually will include an Olde Mecklenburg brewery and up to 488 townhomes and apartments. More on my insta.
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
The Town of Carrboro, NC, has taken the unprecedented step of suing Duke Energy for what it says is the company's role in a "nationwide climate deception that has worsened the climate crisis, harmed the community and cost the town millions of dollars."
Carrboro mayor Barbara Foushee at a podium with other local officials
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
It's the 70th year for a Charlotte holiday tradition - Carolina Voices' Singing Christmas Tree. On the WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with director Peter Leo about the history, this year's show (Dec. 14-15), and how they choose the treetop angel. Listen now: www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
A tower of singers arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree with an angel vocalist on top.
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Final leg of my East Coast "traincation" started today at Union Station DC. NC-DC-PHI-CT-BOS-ME and back. It's been a smooth ride from
Union Station DC hall with large arched window reflected on the marble floor.White dome of the US Capitol seen through fall leaves with a row of US and other flags in the foreground.
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Smoky New York skyline visible from Amtrak Acela this afternoon. (I'm just passing through.) Air quality is rated "poor" with an index of 50 for nitrogen dioxide. Bad news for anyone with lung problems or other risk factors.
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davidboraks.bsky.social @davidboraks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
In Maine this week as part of an East Coast trip. Buddy Roger caught me squatting down to take a mobile phone photo of a small boat propeller on an antique boat at Maine Maritime Museum.
David squatting down and taking a mobile phone photo of a small boat propeller on an antique boat at Maine Maritime Museum.
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