Maggiano’s Little Italy Presents “Father’s Day 5K Run/Walk” at Southpoint

Combine Durham-style generosity, Italian food, running, and what do you get? A 5K held at the Streets at Southpoint.

Maggiano’s Little Italy announced that it will host its first annual Father’s Day 5K Run/Walk at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham on Sunday, June 16.  100% of the proceeds generated from the event will benefit Make-A-Wish® Eastern North Carolina.  The event begins with a 1 mile fun run and 100-yard dash for kids at 8:30 am.  The 5K run/walk will start at 9 am.  Registration is now open.
 
“Father’s Day is the perfect time to host our first 5K event,” said Todd Crisson, General Manager, Maggiano’s Little Italy in Durham. “It provides an opportunity for families to get together to honor their fathers while helping Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina bring joy to local children courageously facing life-threatening medical conditions.”

From April 25 through July 3, 2013, all Maggiano’s restaurants across the country will encourage their customers to “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” to help raise money for Make-A-Wish. The campaign will run 10 weeks long in celebration of the 10th Annual “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” campaign. Since the program’s inception in 2004, Maggiano’s has donated $3 million to Make-A-Wish. During the 2012 campaign, Maggiano’s donated $700,000 and hosted 65 wish enhancement parties.

About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish® Eastern North Carolina grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Founded in 1986, the chapter serves all medically eligible children who reside in the 49 counties east of the Orange / Alamance county line. With the help of more than 200 volunteers, including the Board of Directors, Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina has granted more than 2,600 wishes since its inception. More information is available on the chapter's website.

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Durham Bulls to Hold National Anthem Auditions

Oh say can you sing? What so proudly standing in front of 10,000 Durham Bulls fans? If that's an exciting prospect, the Durham Bull have the job for you.

The Durham Bulls will hold National Anthem auditions to find performers for the 2013 season on Saturday, March 16th from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham.

Auditions will take place on the outdoor stage adjacent to Southpoint Cinemas and the Cheesecake Factory. Participants may register upon arrival to perform on a first come, first sing basis. Singers may leave at the completion of their audition and will be contacted later as the Bulls choose those who will perform at limited, select dates during the 2013 season.

National Anthem performers will have one minute and thirty seconds to perform the Star Spangled Banner.  Lyrics must be memorized and performed in a traditional style.

For additional information on singing the National Anthem at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park or if you have a group interested in performing, please contact Josh Trezvant at 919.687.6545 or jtrezvant@durhambulls.com.
                                                                                                                                                                   
The Durham Bulls begin the 2013 International League season on the road before returning to Durham Bulls Athletic Park on April 8th for their home opener against the Gwinnett Braves.  Season tickets, 9-Game Mini Plans, and group outings are on sale now at durhambulls.com, the DBAP ticket office, or by phone at 919.956.BULL.

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The Streets at Southpoint Turns 10!

Ten years ago, Durham became a major shopping destination with the addition of the super-regional mall, The Streets at Southpoint. The 1.3 million sq. ft. shopping center boasts a 17-screen cinema including an IMAX theater, an outdoor cityscape and more than 170 shops and restaurants - with even more new and exciting additions coming soon. Recognized by USA Today as one of the nation’s "10 great places to spend it all in one place, The Streets at Southpoint has much to celebrate. For the occasion, The Streets at Southpoint is rolling out a series of events and promotions.

On March 9th, The Streets at Southpoint is partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation of The Triangle to present Ladies Night Out & 10th Anniversary Party. The free chic and stylish event with run from 5pm-9pm in the Center Court. The event will include free mini-makeovers, beauty consultations, refreshments, shopping specials and the opportunity to enter to win door prizes. Ladies Night Out is an event that will promote breast cancer awareness and raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

The Streets at Southpoint's 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash is Saturday, March 10 with family-friendly events running throughout the day. It all begins at 10:30am on with the Kids are Music Concert followed by the Spring Kid's Fashion show from noon-1pm. Before Bing Bang Boom's appearance on the Main Street Stage at 6pm, there will be a kids party starting at 2pm with free cupcakes, balloon animals, face paining, magic shows and more.

Throughout the weekend, The Streets at Southpoint will be offering special customer promotions including its Shop & Redeem promotion.

Crate & Barrel Opens Bigger, Better Store in Durham

USA Today called The Streets at Southpoint one of the nation’s “10 great places to spend it all in one place” and now Crate and Barrel wants you to visit The Street at Southpoint and spend on their furniture, kitchen products, and the other house ware items they offer…starting TODAY the new Crate and Barrel is open for business!

With the opening of Crate and Barrel, the only location in the Triangle and one of only two in North Carolina, The Streets at Southpoint Mall boasts of 1.3 million-square-feet of retail space with more than 170 shops and restaurants.

Durham is also home to Northgate Mall, a regional shopping landmark for over 50 years. Northgate itself is newly renovated with over 100 shops and restaurants. View a full list of Durham’s unique shopping opportunities here.