Art of Cool Fest 2017: Full Schedule

6:00pm EDT

Durham A-Z: J is forJazz Exhibit Opening Party

J is for Jazz, the tenth installment in Durham: A-Z, explores a piece of the rich history of jazz in Durham. Local jazz studies programs at North Carolina Central University and Duke University, coupled with an enthusiastic community, provided students with performance opportunities and experience both in and out of the classroom. The unique alliance between universities and the community have created a nourishing and enduring legacy of jazz in the Bull City.

Thursday April 27, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
AOC - Museum of Durham History 500 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Free Programming Museum of Durham History

8:00pm EDT

The President's Party with Empire Strikes Brass

Artists

Empire Strikes Brass

The force is strong with Empire Strikes Brass. With the capability to perform as a full 10 piece stage band, 6-7 piece combo lineup, add DJ Push/Pull for an electronic set, or take you to New Orleans by transforming into a true second line parade, ESB's versatility allows them to... Read More →

Thursday April 27, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
AOC - The Blue Note Grill 709 Washington St, Durham, NC 27701

Blue Note Grill Free Programming

5:00pm EDT

Matthew Stevens

Artists

Matthew Stevens

“Of the young guitarists on New York’s jazz scene, few are as highly tipped as Matthew Stevens.” – NPR “Stevens is a singular talent brimming with a strong identity.” – DownBeat Magazine “Matthew Stevens is a young guitarist who navigates with ease among jazz, indie-rock... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
AOC - PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

PSI Theatre

6:30pm EDT

Makaya McCraven

Artists

Makaya McCraven

In a new era of genre-bending music, Makaya McCraven pushes the boundaries of sound and rhythm to create categories of his own. Called “a sound visionary” (jazzinchicago.org) who is “not your everyday jazz drummer” (thewordisbond.com), McCraven is a beat scientist. Whether... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
AOC - PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

PSI Theatre

6:30pm EDT

Black on Black Art Exhibit Reception, Reed Building

"Black On Black" is an exhibition where curators of color asked artists of color to share their thoughts on identity in their own voice. Black on Black features 10 North Carolina-based artists of color and includes paintings, video and mixed media.Curated by Linda Dallas and Mike Williams — in partnership with VAE Raleigh — the exhibition first appeared at VAE in 2016.

Currently on view in the Reed Building at American Tobacco Campus.
Host: Mike Williams
Tunes by: DJ DocBintuTime: 4/28 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: American Tobacco Campus, Reed Building

Friday April 28, 2017 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
IYC - American Tobacco Campus 318 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701

ATC Free Programming

7:00pm EDT

DJ Complex

Artists

DJ Complex

You've heard the expression "read the crowd." Veteran DJ CMPLX is a pro at the skill of reading crowds. With the recent wave of overnight "DJ's",CMPLX has found a way to standout amongst the saturation. Known to some as "The Best Kept Secret" CMPLX has been called upon to move... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

7:00pm EDT

Kendra Foster

Artists

Kendra Foster

Friday April 28, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
AOC - Beyu Caffe 341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Beyu Caffe

7:30pm EDT

Nance

Artists

Nance

Born and raised in Raleigh North Carolina, rapper NANCE has started to rise on the music scene with the release of two EP's titled "Thanks for Having Me" (2014) and "Everything I Need" (2016). While working on his album, NANCE has landed performances with Mobb Deep, MGK, Mike... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

7:30pm EDT

Will Wildfire

Artists

Will Wildfire

The Charlotte, North Carolina self-taught producer, musician and singer-songwriter, known as Will Wildfire, exemplifies the new age of Alternative R&B with his distinguished guitar riffs and bad boy charm. NOISEY proclaimed him as “North Carolina’s (and possibly one of... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

7:30pm EDT

Christian Scott

Artists

Christian Scott

Trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is an artist who perpetually moves forward. He's been killing it for years, playing at the top of his game since he was a kid in New Orleans and putting out album after album over the years with depth and emotion and scope and the best players... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
AOC - Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Carolina Theatre

8:00pm EDT

SkyBlew

Artists

SkyBlew

Introducing, SkyBlew! A young BUZZING emcee who resides in Chapel Hill, North Carolina by way of Auburn, Alabama. Signed to Mega Ran's RandomBeats Music label, he is rapidly becoming the hip-hop voice for a new generation with a NEW SOUND… His music is very positive and inspirational but... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

8:00pm EDT

Marquis Hill

Artists

Marquis Hill

If there's someone who has put a brand on the modern day Chicago jazz scene, one could say it's trumpeter Marquis Hill. The 2014 Thelonious Monk Competition winner has consistently released albums, the latest of which is The Way We Play, that capture the post-bop sound, meld it with... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
AOC - PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

PSI Theatre

8:30pm EDT

OC from NC and BSquared

Artists

OC from NC and BSquared

OC from NCOctavius Taylor (aka OC from NC) is a Burlington, North Carolina MC and songwriter. With heavy music influences by Nas, Wu Tang, Common, Black Thought, Phonte, DOOM, OC has been rising in NC with his latest projects The Second Renaissance(2016) and Higher Learning(2015... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 8:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

8:30pm EDT

Kooley High

Artists

Kooley High

Kooley High is a dynamic collective that represents the bridge between classic hip-hop and the resurgence of the golden era sound. Hailing from North Carolina this group of 5 met during their time at North Carolina State University and quickly built a strong foundation of... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 8:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

9:00pm EDT

Alex Isley

Artists

Alex Isley

Friday April 28, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
AOC - Beyu Caffe 341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Beyu Caffe

9:00pm EDT

Dr. Lonnie Smith, special guest of Revive Big Band

Artists

Dr. Lonnie Smith

Dr. Lonnie Smith is an unparalleled musician, composer, performer and recording artist. With a career spanning over five decades, Smith stands as the preeminent Hammond B-3 organist in jazz today. He has been featured on over seventy albums, and has recorded and performed with a virtual... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
AOC - Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Carolina Theatre

9:00pm EDT

Pharoahe Monch, special guest of Revive Big Band

Artists

Pharoahe Monch

While a member of the New York City duo Organized Konfusion, Pharoahe Monch developed a reputation as one of underground hip-hop's preeminent lyricists, crafting intricate and intelligent raps with partner Prince Poetry. After recording three albums together from 1991-1997, t... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
AOC - Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Carolina Theatre

9:00pm EDT

Revive Big Band

Artists

Revive Big Band

Art of Cool Fest Presents Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band A Journey Through the Legacy of Black Culture Feat. Goapele and Dr. Lonnie Smith Special Guest MC To Be Announced Igmar Thomas and the Revive Big Band are poised to perform A Journey Through The Legacy of Black... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
AOC - Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Carolina Theatre

9:00pm EDT

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Artists

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday Morning Cartoons is a throwback party where people come to dance, sweat and shower sing to the soundtrack of the 80s and 90s. If you've ever bought a cassette tape, had a jheri curl, dookie braids or hi-top fade then this is your party. Leave your worries at the door because... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
AOC - Durham Armory 220 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Durham Armory

9:00pm EDT

Goapele, special guest of Revive Big Band

Artists

Goapele

Goapele (pronounced gwa-puh-lay), which means “to move forward” in Setswana has been doing just that, moving forward and making her presence felt in the music industry since 2001 as an American soul and R&B singer/songwriter. She is currently gearing up for the release of her... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
AOC - Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Carolina Theatre

9:30pm EDT

ZooCru

Artists

Zoocru

ZOO + CRÜ noun. /zoo/ /krew/ 1. A group of individuals co-laboring together towards a common goal in their own distinct way. 2. A dope fuckin band. ZOOCRÜ formed amidst the thriving music and arts community of Durham, North Carolina. Common interests and experiences... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

10:00pm EDT

Theo Croker

Artists

Theo Croker

There's a real artistry to the way trumpeter Theo Croker presents himself. Oh, sure, he can slay on the horn, but with ever growing electronic effects, there's something more here. His releases have always had some futuristic bent to them, the latest of which with his group DVRKFUNK... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 10:00pm - 11:15pm EDT
AOC - PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

PSI Theatre

10:30pm EDT

Stella Santana

Artists

Stella Santana

When listening to STELLA, it’s impossible not to picture her belonging in a smokey underground club, with her unique brand of high-temperature, thoughtfully produced swirl of dreamy soul and modern r&b marking an unexpected contrast to her father’s music — rock legend Carlos... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

10:30pm EDT

Masego

Artists

Masego

Friday April 28, 2017 10:30pm - 11:15pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

11:00pm EDT

Joshua Gunn

Artists

Joshua Gunn

Dynamic! is the best way to describe a Joshua Gunn show. His presence consumes the room and his energy commands the stage. It’s for this reason many music veterans such as his mentor Damon Dash, co-founder of the legendary record label Roc-A-Fella Records, looks at Joshua Gunn as... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 11:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
AOC - Durham Armory 220 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Durham Armory

11:00pm EDT

AOC FEST Jazz Jam with Michael Ode

Artists

Michael Ode

Friday April 28, 2017 11:00pm - Saturday April 29, 2017 11:30pm EDT
AOC - Beyu Caffe 341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Beyu Caffe

11:15pm EDT

St. Beauty

Artists

St. Beauty

Bio:St.Beauty is the soulful lovechild of Alex Belle and Isis. Both are originally from Atlanta, Georgia; a rarity in its own right in the self proclaimed “Melting Pot of the South”. Alex Belle began songwriting and arranging melodies at a young age, but truly fell in love with... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 11:15pm - Saturday April 29, 2017 12:15am EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

11:30pm EDT

Goldlink

Artists

Goldlink

GoldLink is an American rapper from Washington, DC who gained notoriety after a string of well-received tracks on Soundcloud in the second half of 2013. He self-released his debut project The God Complex in spring 2014 to widespread recognition, pioneering his self-described “Future... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 11:30pm - Saturday April 29, 2017 12:30am EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

11:55pm EDT

RAKIM

Artists

Rakim

Emcee

Commonly revered as “The God MC,” Long Island-born hip-hop legend, Rakim Allah, has been the gold standard for all rappers ever since he and his former duo-mate, Eric B., released the single, “Eric B. Is President,” back in 1986. A year later, Eric B. and Rakim released... Read More →

Friday April 28, 2017 11:55pm - Saturday April 29, 2017 1:00am EDT
AOC - Durham Armory 220 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Durham Armory

12:30am EDT

JMSN

Artists

JMSN

Strongly picking up where his fellow blue-eyed-soul Detroiter, Mayer Hawthorne, left off, and after years of name changes, record label shuffling, and sound shifts, vocalist/producer Christian Berishaj, otherwise known as JMSN (pronounced “Jameson”), has finally landed in... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 12:30am - 1:30am EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

12:30am EDT

Trap Jazz Party

Saturday April 29, 2017 12:30am - 2:00am EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

9:00am EDT

Networking Breakfast

Come in and enjoy breakfast on Innovate Your Cool and connect with fellow conference attendees, presenters and speakers.

Sponsors

Virtue Events

Saturday April 29, 2017 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
IYC - American Underground, Bullpen 201 W.Main Street Durham NC, 27701

Bullpen

9:15am EDT

Soul Yoga

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Instructor: Louisha Barnette

Tunes by: DJ Doc Bintu

Rooftop yoga, with SOUL.

Join our resident yoga instructor in an introductory class aided by the sounds of Dj Doc Bintu

Speakers

Louisha Barnette

Certified Health Coach, Stay Blisssed Out

Louisha Barnette is a certified health coach and certified yoga teacher who holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry, Microbiology and African American History and Community. She has successfully coached over 400 clients, been featured on abc11 news and Living Healthy TV... Read More →

Sponsors

Blue Cross and Blue Shield

YMCA

Saturday April 29, 2017 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
IYC - American Underground, Google Lounge 201 W.Main Street Durham NC, 27701

Free Programming Google Lounge Rooftop

10:00am EDT

Equity and Entrepreneurship

Join our esteemed panel as they discuss the important roles organizations play in ensuring that access to opportunities are equally distributed.

Moderators

Sherrel Dorsey

Founder, The PLUG

Sherrell Dorsey is a noted technology writer and social entrepreneur. She is founder of daily tech newsletter, ThePLUG, where she leads content strategy, business partnerships, and growth of the only newsletter dedicated to highlighting the significant voices of black founders and... Read More →

Speakers

Tia Bethea

Community Impact Manager, Google Fiber

Tia Bethea is the Community Impact Manager for Google Fiber in Raleigh + Durham. In her current role she works to support programs and partnerships that focus on community, technology, and access to the internet. Prior to Google Fiber, Tia served as the Assistant Director... Read More →

Cedric Brown

Chief of Community Engagement, Kapor Center for Soical Impact

Cedric Brown is the Chief of Community Engagement at the Kapor Center for Social Impact, working to increase diverse representation in the high tech sector. He has 20+ years of experience as a funder, convener, and adviser, including collaborations with the Obama White House Office of Science and Tech Policy, the UNCF HBCU Innovation Summit, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaa... Read More →

Aisha Lewis

Director of Partnerships, American Underground

Aisha is a Los Angeles native who recently joined the American Underground team as Director of Partnerships, focusing on creating connections between corporate, startup, and community companies and organizations. Previously, she managed two programs at Code2040, a Bay Area based nonprofit... Read More →

Aaron Saunders

Founder/CEO, Clearly Innovative

Aaron is the CEO and Founder of Clearly Innovative Inc ., a minority-owned digital solutions provider headquartered in Washington DC. The firm shapes ideas into viable products and transforms clients’ existing technologies into stunning digital solutions. Clearly Innovative is a leader in early adaption and implementation of cutting edge... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Bullpen

Bullpen Free Programming

10:00am EDT

Beat Making Lab session #1

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Speakers

Elite

Music Producer

In the summer of 2000, Elite started working as an intern for Ruff Ryders Entertainment[2] and eventually caught the ear of rapper Drag-On, placing his first beat on the Cradle 2 the Grave (soundtrack) in 2002. Working as an in-house Producer for Ruff Ryders, Elite went on to produce... Read More →

Pierce Freelon

Founder, Blackspace

Pierce Freelon is an Afro-futurist, professor, musician, and organizer. He is the creator of Blackspace - a digital makerspace based in Durham, North Carolina; and the co-founder of the Emmy-award winning PBS web-series Beat Making Lab. He has taught in the Departments of Music... Read More →

Hollywood JB

Music Producer

Justin Bryant aka Hollywood JB is a Hip-Hop producer from Baltimore, MD, currently based in Atlanta, GA. He is a member of the collective, Spillage Village and has been producing music for over 10 years. Last year, he earned a placement on DJ Khaled's "Major Key" album with a song... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
IYC & AOC - Durham Convention Center 301 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Boardroom #1 Free Programming Kids Programming

10:00am EDT

Compose Your Cool: Coding Workshop

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An interactive workshop introducing students to coding via music.

Speakers

Angie Jones

Software Egineer, LexisNexis

Angie Jones is a certified Java programmer and a Master Inventor with more than 20 issued patents in the US and China. Angie works at LexisNexis as a Consulting Software Engineer and also Durham Technical Community College as an Adjunct Computer Science Professor. While Angie is local... Read More →

Sponsors

City of Durham

Durham County

Red Hat

Saturday April 29, 2017 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
IYC - Parrish Street Forum 108 W Parrish St, Downtown Durham Durham, NC 27701

Free Programming Kids Programming Parrish Street Forum

10:00am EDT

The Science of Cool

In a day full of artists and musicians take a few minutes to switch gears and check out a different type of performance. The North Carolina Science Festival will be giving live science shows on a stage in the cage. Come see some amazing feats of science, try volunteering for an experiment, and learn about some truly “cool” science involving liquid nitrogen. On top of watching a live show you will have the rare opportunity to ask scientists any questions you can think up.

Live science shows hosted by the NC Science Festival and Bee Downtown.

Moderators

Leigh-Kathryn Bonner

Founder/CEO, Bee Downtown

Leigh-Kathryn Bonner is a fourth generation beekeeper and the Founder and CEO of Bee Downtown based out of Durham, NC. The company, created her junior year while at NC State University, installs and maintains beehives for companies in cities, where bees thrive, while also providing... Read More →

NC Science Festival

Sponsors

City of Durham

Durham County

Urban Durham Realty

Saturday April 29, 2017 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
IYC - American Underground 201 W.Main Street Durham NC, 27701

Free Programming Kids Programming The Cage

10:00am EDT

VR Vault

An interactive demo of the latest 360 and Virtual Reality platforms in Sports, Music and Culture.

Speakers

Mike Cuales

Creative Director / VR Producer, NC State University Distance Education

In his current role as Creative Director at North Carolina State University's Department of Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), Mike manages a diverse team of multimedia designers. In the past few years, he has focused his efforts on the exploration, production... Read More →

Anna Lee

Co-Director, Working Films

Anna Lee serves as the co-director of Working Films, an organization that builds partnerships between nonfiction media-makers, nonprofit organizations, educators and advocates to advance social justice and environmental sustainability, and support community-based change. Working Films... Read More →

Joshua Setzer

CEO, Lucid Dream

Design-driven but sales and marketing minded, Joshua sees unprecedented opportunity in the intersection of creative services and technology. At Lucid Dream he helps clients define, scope, and execute high-impact VR campaigns that integrate with broader corporate strategies and success... Read More →

Rashad West

Founder, Courtside Xperience

Rashad West, has built a dynamic career spanning professional basketball, finance, and business development. Rashad has brought his leadership skills and a competitive spirit to the roles he's held in both Corporate Finance and Tech.Devoted to education and community service, Rashad... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, The Vault

Free Programming Kids Programming The Vault

10:30am EDT

IDEO Workshops Session 1

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Join reps from the global design firm IDEO as they share framework for branding yourself, your company and your story.

Branding for startups

Speakers

Luisa Covaria

Principle Community Designer, OpenIDEO

Luisa Covaria is the Principal Community Designer for OpenIDEO– IDEO’s open innovation platform. Luisa designs programs and leads projects focused on building social movements. As part of her role to push the boundaries of what is possible, she has designed boot camps, online... Read More →

Scott Shigeoka

Community Designer/Storyteller, OpenIDEO

Scott Shigeoka is curiously and joyfully creating at the intersection of community, stories, design and collective change. He is a Community Designer and Storyteller with OpenIDEO. There, he’s supporting community-driven projects that address social challenges. He supports OpenIDEO... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Training Room

2nd Floor Training Room Free Programming

11:10am EDT

Paid in Full: Invest Wisely

Moderators

Bianca Little

Director of Programs, HBCU Wall Street

Bianca Little has lived in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 10 years, but still considers San Diego, CA her home. Bianca is a member of HBCU Wall Street and co-hosts a traveling program focused on economic empowerment and wealth creation in the black community. She is... Read More →

Speakers

Todd Olson

CEO, Founder, Pendo

Todd Olson is the CEO and a co-founder of Pendo, a data-driven platform that helps product managers deliver successful products. Recently, Todd raised over $20M in SeriesB funding led by Spark Capital with participation from existing investors Battery Ventures, Contour Venture Partners... Read More →

James Sills

CEO, M&F Bank

James H. Sills, III has over 30 years of Banking and Technology Management experience. His background includes a unique combination of executive experience within large-scale banking operations, community banks, and government organizations. Mr. Sills was recently named the President... Read More →

William Spruill

Founder/CEO, The Global Data Consortium

Bill is co-founder and CEO of The Global Data Consortium (GDC). The Global Data Consortium helps e- companies with mobile onboarding, fraud prevention and anti-money laundering compliance via its Worldview Global Electronic Identity Verification Platform. Customers include Amazon... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Bullpen

Bullpen Free Programming

11:45am EDT

Parents Just Don't Understand

Whether you are looking to hire a younger workforce or just trying to get your kid to take out the trash.

This session is for you.

Join us as our resident branding specialist Tru Pettigrew offers millennial insights.

Speakers

Tru Pettigrew

Founder, Branding Consultant, Tru Access

Bio A certified Life Coach, a celebrated author, engaging speaker, trusted consultant, and award-winning marketing executive with over 15 years of experience at the country's top advertising & marketing agencies. He’s also considered one of the country's top Millennial Empowerment... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Training Room

2nd Floor Training Room Free Programming

12:00pm EDT

stArt of Cool

*Rain Site Durham Armory

Saturday April 29, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
AOC - Lucky Strike Water Tower - American Tobacco 705 Willard Street Durham NC 27701

ATC Free Programming Kids Programming

12:15pm EDT

F.A.M.E

A panel discussion celebrating the intersection of Fashion, Art, Music and Entertainment.

Moderators

Domo Jones

Chief Strategy Officer, Medium PR Agency

She is the lover of all things entertainment and chaotic! From her start in TV Production in HS, she knew that the Entertainment industry was for her! While attending North Carolina Central University, she was given a mic and never shut her mouth ever again! While being the voice... Read More →

Speakers

Shanti Das

Founder/CEO, Press Reset Entertainment

Shanti is the Founder/CEO of Press Reset Entertainment, an Atlanta-based firm launched in 2009 that serves as an entertainment concierge service providing independent marketing & strategy for music acts, talent booking for private & corporate events, celebrity procurement, brand influencer... Read More →

Donald Thompson

Founder/CEO, Creative Allies

As CEO of the technology company I-Cubed, Donald Thompson was given the reins at age 36, and dramatically grew the organization until it was acquired by the global technology enterprise, KPIT in 2014. Currently, Donald is the CEO for Creative Allies, an integrated marketing fir... Read More →

Sarah Yarborough

CEO, Raleigh Denim Worshop

Sarah Yarborough attended the College of Design at NC State University, studying graphic design and art & design with a focus on fibers and textiles. After learning the history and techniques of traditional jeans making through informal apprenticeships with factory workers, patternmakers... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Bullpen

Bullpen Free Programming

12:45pm EDT

Brew Class

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Join our resident brewmaster as she walks you through the process of creating her award-winning HarlemBrew.

Speakers

Celeste Beatty

Founder/CEO, Harlem Brewing Company

In 2001 Celeste Beatty, a North Carolina native and graduate of Shaw University, launched Harlem Brewing Company. That year Harlem Brewing Company became the first commercial scale craft beer company owned by an African American woman distributing its products globally to retailers... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Google Lounge

Free Programming Google Lounge Rooftop

1:00pm EDT

Heart Beats and Hip Hop: The Talk

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Join our resident physician as she discusses the influential message of hypersexuality and drug use within popular music and its effects on societal norms. Dr. Ajala, MD, MBA will also touch on iconic musicians who have battled with various forms of abuse and how we can spot the signs in ourcommunity.

Speakers

Dr. Khaalisha Ajala

Founder/CEO, HeartBeats & HipHop, Inc.

Dr. Khaalisha Ajala, M.D., MBA is a board certified internal medicine physician and founder & CEO of HeartBeats & HipHop, Inc., based in Atlanta, GA. She is a DJ, community activist, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Society of Hospital Medicine and National Black MBA... Read More →

Tolulope Omokaiye, MBA

President and CEO, Evolve Mentoring

Tolulope O. Omokaiye, MBA is a naïve of Chicago, Illinois. She attended North Carolina Central University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2006. In 2013, she obtained her Master’s in Business Administration from Meredith College as she... Read More →

Sponsors

Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Saturday April 29, 2017 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Training Room

2nd Floor Training Room Free Programming

1:00pm EDT

Bull City Cool Food Tour

A delicious introduction to the food scene in the Bull City

Moderators

Durham Farm and Food Tour

Durham Farm and Food Network

The Durham Farm and Food Network is a grassroots, county-wide collaborative group of diverse, committed, and engaged residents and organizations.

Saturday April 29, 2017 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Bullpen

Bullpen Free Programming

1:00pm EDT

Beat Making Lab session #2

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Speakers

Elite

Music Producer

Pierce Freelon

Founder, Blackspace

Hollywood JB

Music Producer

Saturday April 29, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
IYC & AOC - Durham Convention Center 301 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Boardroom #1, Kid's Programming | Free Programming, Kid's Programming

1:10pm EDT

Who Sampled?

Take a journey with the lessons in jazz crew as you revisit classic records of yesteryear and their contributions to today's hits.

Speakers

Kevin "The Moose" Anderson

Operations & Program Director, Lessons in Jazz/WHOV-FM

Kevin “The Moose” Anderson: The brainchild of The World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series,Kevin “The Moose” Anderson started his professional career as a radio host for WHOV-FM. Born in Richmond, VA his training at the radio station sparked an interest in jazz music and... Read More →

Montez "The Whiz" Martin

Production Director, Lessons in Jazz/WHOV_FM

Montez “The Whiz” Martin: Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Montez “The Whiz” Martin is accomplished as the youngest Program Director at WPAL-FM “Mega Hits,” where he served as PD from 2005-2007. With roots in jazz music and an upbringing of hip hop... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Bullpen

Bullpen Free Programming

1:55pm EDT

Inside Recruiter: Do's and Dont's

5 Success Strategies for Getting the Job Offer!
Engage in an intimate discussion with a member of Red Hat's Global Talent Acquisition team; on the dos & don'ts for being the candidate of choice. Gain insider recruiting knowledge for creating bridges and removing barriers to landing your dream job.

Speaker: Naya Fela Powell, Red Hat
Time: 4/29 1:55pm-2:10pm
Location: American Underground, Bullpen

Speakers

Naya Fela Powell

Global Talent Acquisition, Red Hat

Naya Fela Powell is a dynamic HR professional and Certified Business and Wholistic Lifestyle Coach. She holds an accomplished career of over 15 years of experience in HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition and Entrepreneurship. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and the College... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Bullpen

Bullpen Free Programming

2:00pm EDT

IDEO Workshop - session 2

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Join reps from the global design firm IDEO as they share framework for branding yourself, your companyand your story.

Branding for startups 2 sessions

Speakers

Luisa Covaria

Principle Community Designer, OpenIDEO

Scott Shigeoka

Community Designer/Storyteller, OpenIDEO

Saturday April 29, 2017 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Training Room

2nd Floor Training Room Free Programming

2:10pm EDT

30 years "Paid in Full"

A fireside chat on the impact and creative process of the classic hip hop album “Paid In Full” by Rakim andEric B.

Speakers

Combat Jack

Host, The Combat Jack Show

Reggie Ossé, known as Combat Jack first rose to prominence in the recording industry as founding partner of the small NYC law firm Ossé and Woods where his clients included such legends as Jay-Z, Damon Dash, DMX, Sean "Diddy" Combs' Hitmen production team, along with producers... Read More →

Mark Anthony Neal

Professor/Author, Duke Unversity

Professor of African + African-American Studies and Professor of English at Duke University where he teaches courses in Black Cultural Studies, including signature courses on “Michael Jackson and the Black Performance Tradition” and “The History of Hip-Hop,” co-taught with... Read More →

Rakim

Emcee

Saturday April 29, 2017 2:10pm - 3:15pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Bullpen

Bullpen Free Programming

2:30pm EDT

IYC Office Hours

Come by and chat with our small business partners for insight on launching and growing your business. Featuring: Faith Bynum CPA, Coastal Credit Union, David Morris of Forrest Firm and many more.

Speakers

Priscilla Awkard

Director, Strategic programs, Costal Credit Union

Everyone’s economic and life situation is unique, and I keep that in mind when providing financial advice. I believe that personalized service and trust is essential when assisting each individual with the right financial products and services. As a caring advisor, I am dedicated... Read More →

Faith Bynum

Principal, Faith Bynum CPA

Faith Bynum is the Principal of the accounting firm, Faith Bynum, CPA, PC. Prior to that, she spent ten years working for a non-profit organization, North Carolina Community Development Initiative, Inc. The first four years, she served the role as Staff Accountant. Her remaining tenure... Read More →

Shanti Das

Founder/CEO, Press Reset Entertainment

Erika Lewis

Co-Founder, E.Z.Mo Breezy LLC

Erika Lewis has worked at Viacom since May 2012. In her current role as VP, Head of Velocity Culture & Creative Insights, she oversees the Viacom Marketing and Partner Solutions (MPS) culture efforts and the strategic development of Viacom's integrated marketing and ad sales engagements... Read More →

David Morris

Lawyer, Forrest Firm

David Morris is an attorney with the Forrest Firm PC based out of the firm’s RTP office. He draws from a deep well of experience as an attorney, investment banker, educator, entrepreneur, and investor to advise the Forrest Firm’s client roster of startup, growth stage, and mature... Read More →

Alzo Slade

Producer/Photographer, E.Z.Mo Breezy, LLC

Producer, photographer, writer, professor and comedian, Alzo Slade is a man of many trades. He brings an innovative and entertaining style to storytelling in his work with an eclectic mix of audiences and brands.

Saturday April 29, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Google Lounge

Google Lounge Rooftop, Free Programming

2:30pm EDT

Jus Once Band

*Rain Site Durham Armory

Artists

Jus Once Band

The Jus Once Band was formed in 2003 through the vision and leadership of Santonio Parker. The band has become one of the hottest and most demanding in the area. Jus Once has performed with national artist such as Chrissette Michele, Mint Condition, Con funk shun, Dougie Fresh, Next... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
AOC - Lucky Strike Water Tower - American Tobacco 705 Willard Street Durham NC 27701

ATC Free Programming

3:15pm EDT

Innovate Your Cool Cypher

Join us as we (w) rap up the conference with a live performance and a classic hip-hop cypher.Location the Google lounge

Speakers

Ari Lennox

Recording Artist, Dreamville Records

Cypher U and J Rowdy

Cypher U Bio:Cypher Univercity is a growing North Carolina-based movement rooted in freedom of expression, the improvisational arts, and the open exchange of knowledge.In traditional hip-hop canon, a cypher is a circle of lyricists and performers exchanging ideas in free verse form... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
IYC- American Underground at Main, Google Lounge

Google Lounge Rooftop

5:00pm EDT

DJ RNB

Artists

DJ RNB

DJ RNB is an American Disc Jockey, Radio Personality, and Actor. Growing up in New York, he has always had a love for music and theatre. He Attended Hartwick College in Central NY where he DJ'd many on campus parties, performed in many dance and theater shows, and served as the Emcee... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

5:00pm EDT

Phil Cook with Tamisha Waden and Shirlette Ammons

Artists

Phil Cook

Saturday April 29, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
AOC - PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

PSI Theatre

5:30pm EDT

Niya Wells

Artists

Niya Wells

Niya Wells brings vocal range with an ease that makes you believe again in bonafide, raw talent.Everything about her screams “fresh.” With eyes that welcome curiosity, her presence makes you want to ask questions. Her face is distinctive – with skin and cheek bones that look... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

5:30pm EDT

Shame

Artists

Shame

As a creative lyricist, talented in the art of storytelling, Shame is bringing Hip-Hop back to its roots, while still keeping up with the evolution the genre has experienced. His inspirations come from artist such as Q-tip, Biggie Smalls, A Tribe Called Quest, Tupac, Big L, Nas... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

6:00pm EDT

N'Kogniito

Artists

N'Kogniito

Based out of Raleigh-Durham, NC, N'kogniito has spent the last two and a half years crafting their own original sound and honing their skill set. With heavy influence from a variety of music genres, the group doesn't stay in their own box. Their music blurs the lines between r&b... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

6:00pm EDT

Danny Blaze

Artists

Danny Blaze

Durham, North Carolina based artist Danny Blaze is a freshly unique fusion of Hip-Hop and R&B. Before venturing on a music career of his own, Danny made a name for himself in the NC music scene as a part of the popular duo The Koolest. Looking for a way out of a gang affiliated lifestyle... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

6:30pm EDT

Terrace Martin and the Polly Seeds

Artists

Terrace Martin and the Polly Seeds

Terrace Martin was one of the numerous super talented jazz musicians on one of the most hyped albums of 2015, Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly. The cross genre landmark album showed Martin in touches here and there as part of a tapestry of accomplishment, but the dude has been... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
AOC - Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Carolina Theatre

6:30pm EDT

The Baylor Project

Artists

The Baylor Project feat. Jean Baylor & Marcus Baylor

Wife and husband duo vocalist Jean and pianist Marcus Baylor sound like home, not the home one has but the home one visits for the holidays. Not that they sound like Christmas, though that season does have the best songs, but that they sound like communion. They sound like the melding... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
AOC - PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

PSI Theatre

7:00pm EDT

Rkhty

Artists

Rkhty

RKHTY prefers to remain unboxed by a particular music genre as she draws inspiration from a continuum of artists, both old and new. Her sole focus is creating optimistic and uplifting music. In an era when artists are replicating both image and sound, RKHTY unequivocally sets the... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

7:00pm EDT

Ace Henderson

Artists

Ace Henderson

Ace Henderson, a Brooklyn-born songerwriter & producer that has been searing rhymes through celluloid, as displayed on his quaint start-up compilation -Analog Youth: Yesterday is Over (AYYO). The debut of AY:YO was well-received in the local markets. Henderson took no-time to acknowledge... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

7:00pm EDT

Laurin Talese

Artists

Laurin Talese

Naturally gifted, yet highly trained, Laurin Talese has been captivating audiences with her voice since the age of ten. Although her greatest affinity is jazz, sheis versatile within many musical genres. Laurinhas worked with numerous recording artists including Ed Sheeran, Bilal... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
AOC - Beyu Caffe 341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Beyu Caffe

7:30pm EDT

R.LUM.R

Artists

R.LUM.R

A soulful voice with a humble background, R.LUM.R (pronounced ARE-LUM-ARE) is not an artist to be ignored. With 4 million plays on his latest single “Frustrated,” he is redefining the R&B genre, giving it new life and a fresh audience. Born as Reginald Lamar Williams Jr. and... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

7:45pm EDT

George Clinton

Artists

George Clinton

The George Clinton/Parliament/Funkadelic lineage and influence is just about as widespread as any other music entity over the past half-century. Durham saw an example of that during 2015’s Art of Cool Festival, when former P-Funk All-Star touring vocalist, Kendra Foster... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 7:45pm - 8:45pm EDT
AOC - Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Carolina Theatre

8:00pm EDT

Soul Understated ft. Mavis "Swan" Poole

Artists

Soul Understated ft. Mavis "Swan" Poole

Led by singer/songwriter Mavis ‘SWAN’ Poole and the powerful yetmelodic drummer Jeremy ‘BEAN’ Clemons, Soul Understated isone of the rarest discoveries in music since Motown. The influenceson their music areoverwhelming andpleasurable all at once.With elements from EWFto Ella... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
AOC - PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

PSI Theatre

8:15pm EDT

Rapsody, Special Guest before Common

Saturday April 29, 2017 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT
AOC - DPAC 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701

DPAC

8:30pm EDT

NAO

Artists

Nao

2015 has been a fine year for NAO, whose brilliant “wonky funk”, presented in two critically acclaimed EPs, has earned her fans on both sides of the Atlantic. But with a debut album on the horizon, 2016 looks set to be the year when her mix of r’n’b, soul and electronic textures... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

9:00pm EDT

Rev. WIlliam Barber on HB2

Artists

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

REV. DR. WILLIAM J. BARBER, II “We” is the most important word in the social justice vocabulary. The issue is not what we can't do, but what we CAN do when we stand together. Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II serves as President of the North Carolina NAACP and leads the Forward... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 9:00pm - 9:15pm EDT
AOC - DPAC 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701

DPAC

9:00pm EDT

De'Sean Jones

Artists

De'Sean Jones

Saturday April 29, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
AOC - Beyu Caffe 341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Beyu Caffe

9:00pm EDT

DJ Double J

Artists

DJ Double J

DJ Double J has been deejaying since the age of 5, he did his first party when he was 8 years old. DJ Double J has been on the road and did parties with Bow Wow, Lil John, DJ Nabs, Future, Yo Gotti, Young MA and more. In 2015 DoubleJ won a DJ contest in ATL against 14... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
AOC - Durham Armory 220 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Durham Armory

9:00pm EDT

Butcher Brown

Artists

Butcher Brown

Butcher Brown — the Richmond, VA, quartet of multi-instrumentalist Devonne Harris AKA DJ Harrison on keys here, Keith Askey on guitar, Andrew Randazzo on bass and Corey Fonville on drums (who is as great here as he is with Christian Scott’s quintet) — is one of the most uproariously... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

9:15pm EDT

COMMON

Artists

Common

With his multi-Grammy Award winning music career, his continued accolades in film winning a 2015 Academy Award, 2015 Golden Globe Award, 2015 NAACP Award, 2015 Independent Spirit Award and 2015 Critic’s Choice Award, Common has emerged as one of Hollywood's most sought after leading... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 9:15pm - 10:30pm EDT
AOC - DPAC 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701

DPAC

10:30pm EDT

Braxton Cook

Artists

Braxton Cook

Braxton Cook is one of this generation’s emerging voices on the alto saxophone. He is also a talented vocalist and songwriter whose sounds blends soul, R&B, and jazz. A graduate of Juilliard, Cook has toured with Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter Christian Scott, The New Century Jazz Quintet, and Tomohiro Miro Quartet, among others. His 2014 EP Sketch... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

11:00pm EDT

DJ Wade Banner

Artists

Wade Banner

Wade is a native of New York and grew up in North Carolina. He is a graduate of Jordan High School (2004) and majored in Mass Communication at North Carolina Central University. Banner began his professional career as a rapper/actor, and later took his production skills acquired... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 11:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
AOC - Durham Armory 220 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Durham Armory

11:00pm EDT

RC and the Gritz

Artists

RC & The Gritz

The Gritz Band is more of an eclectic super-group than your average hip-hop band. Known by some as Erykah Badu’s band. Founded by Band Leader RC WIlliams in 2004, the group is made up of a diverse mix of musicians from across Texas and whose repertoire includes, R&B, Hip-Hop... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 11:00pm - 11:55pm EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

11:00pm EDT

AOC FEST Jazz Jam with Will Darity

Artists

Will Darity

William Darity is Bull City born and raised. He began performing at local venues while studying music at Durham School of the Arts. He then studied jazz guitar at Oberlin Conservatory and returned to Durham in 2011. Since his return, he's worked with many jazz, reggae, Rn'B/soul... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday April 30, 2017 1:30am EDT
AOC - Beyu Caffe 341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Beyu Caffe

11:30pm EDT

Just Blaze

Artists

Just Blaze

Over the past 15 years, Just Blaze has become a fixture in Hip Hop music and culture. He began producing for well-known artists in the late 1990s, leading to a breakout role in producing the majority of Jay-Z’s “The Dynasty: Roc La Familia” and his follow-up opus “The... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 11:30pm - Sunday April 30, 2017 12:30am EDT
AOC - Durham Armory 220 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Durham Armory

11:55pm EDT

Shaun Martin

Artists

Shaun Martin

Pianist Shaun Martin is from the Snarky Puppy camp. He's a talented player, constantly busy, constantly pleasing crowds. He's back Chaka Khan and Erykah Badu, he's been the music director for Kirk Franklin for many years. There's a Southern charm to the Texan, playing with an earthiness... Read More →

Saturday April 29, 2017 11:55pm - Sunday April 30, 2017 12:45am EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

12:30am EDT

Kenneth Whalum

Artists

Kenneth Whalum

Saxophonist Kenneth Whalum stays busy. He's served as musical director for the likes of Ludacris, Maroon 5, and Maxwell. He's frequently one of those flashy looking dudes in the horn section in the back of some major concert you see or on television and you think to yourself "this... Read More →

Sunday April 30, 2017 12:30am - 1:30am EDT
AOC - Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Motorco

1:00am EDT

Sputnik

Artists

Sputnik

Drummer Robert "Sput" Searight II is best known for his work the the crowd-pleasing group Snarky Puppy out of Dallas, Texas, at least today. Back in the day, his group God's Property won a Grammy with Kirk Franklin in 1998 which was a major mark in Franklin and Searight's working... Read More →

Sunday April 30, 2017 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
AOC - Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Pinhook

11:30am EDT

VIP Brunch with Kindred the Family Soul

Artists

Kindred the Family Soul

Kindred The Family Soul is simply Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler; artists, songwriters, lovers, family. Both got their start as teenagers. Fatin producing his first released material with Bell Biv Devoe at 17 and Aja recieving her first recording contract from Delicious Vinyl at 14... Read More →

Sunday April 30, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
IYC & AOC - Durham Convention Center 301 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Durham Convention Center

5:30pm EDT

The Beast Dusk 'til Durham

Artists

The Beast

Now in its ninth year, The Beast is an innovative and electrifying hip hop and jazz ensemble, known for pushing creative boundaries and dynamic collaborations. Straight outta Durham, the cultural and entrepreneurial nexus of a new south, The Beast is a home-grown artistic force, mixing... Read More →

Sunday April 30, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
AOC - Durham Hotel Rooftop 315 E Chapel Hill St Durham, NC 27701

Free Programming Durham Hotel