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December 29

Carolina Theatre Board Names Randy McKay President & CEO

DURHAM, NC (December 29, 2020) — Today, the Board of Trustees of Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. announced experienced arts executive Randy McKay as the new president & CEO of the nonprofit organization that manages the city-owned historic venue. McKay brings a career filled with experience saving and stewarding historic theaters with him to Durham. […]

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December 10

Nevermore Film Festival Will Be Held Online Only in 2021

Volunteers To Make 22nd Annual Nevermore Film Fest Happen Feb. 26-Mar. 4 DURHAM, NC (December 10, 2020) — Determined to deliver a torrent of terrifying films for the 22nd consecutive year, the Nevermore Film Festival will be held online only February 26 to March 4, 2021, Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. announced today. Even though […]

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December 9

Support the Carolina Theatre’s End of Year Campaign!

As 2020 draws to its close, Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc., the nonprofit that operates the city-owned venue, has launched its annual campaign for support. Below is a letter from the board chair requesting contributions prior to January 1. Dear Supporter, The Carolina Theatre is one of the cultural jewels of North Carolina. Since the […]

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November 25

Carolina Theatre of Durham To Close Through June 30, 2021

DURHAM, NC — (November 25, 2020) — The Carolina Theatre of Durham will temporarily close to the public from January 1 through June 30, 2021, the remainder of its fiscal year, due to the ongoing pandemic, the Board of Trustees of Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. announced today. Moving forward, the board will evaluate and […]

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November 6

Carolina Theatre Launches Virtual Family & Educational Programs Thanks To Donor Support

DURHAM, NC (November 6, 2020) — Over the next five days, the Carolina Theatre of Durham’s Department of Education & Community Engagement will launch virtual versions of its two signature programs — the Family Saturday Series and the Arts Discovery Educational Series — thanks to generous support from sponsors. Americana duo Violet Bell kicks off […]

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October 22

Carolina Theatre Moves Retro Film Screenings Outdoors

DURHAM, NC — (October 22, 2020) — In hopes of taking advantage of the remaining comfortable evenings of fall, the Carolina Theatre of Durham will move its Retro Film Series outside. The Carolina Theatre will screen classic films in the parking lot of the Durham Arts Council off Morris Street in downtown Durham during the […]

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October 21

More From The Window Performances Announced

We’ve added four new shows to our From The Window performance series: Brian Horton Trio: Friday, Oct. 23 Eyes Up Here Comedy with Lauren Faber: Saturday, Oct. 24 Kym Register of Loamlands: Friday, Oct. 30 Sklyar Gudasz: Saturday, Oct. 31 All From The Window performances start at 5 p.m. during our takeout concessions hours (Friday […]

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October 15

Carolina Theatre Sponsors Country Soul Songbook Viewing of “You Gave Me A Song,” A Film About Alice Gerrard

Thanks to the Carolina Theatre of Durham’s sponsorship of the virtual Country Soul Songbook Summit (Oct. 15-18), Carolina Theatre members will be able to watch the Alice Gerrard documentary “You Gave Me A Song” at no cost on Saturday, October 17 anytime from 3 p.m. to midnight. If you are a Carolina Theatre member and […]

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October 13

OutSouth Queer Film Festival Moves Online Only Nov. 13-19; Tickets On Sale

DURHAM, NC — October 13, 2020 — The inaugural OutSouth Queer Film Festival, one of the largest queer film festivals in the United States, will be held online only in 2020, the Carolina Theatre of Durham announced today. Formerly known as the North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival (NCGLFF), OutSouth will make its debut […]

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October 8

Carolina Theatre To Reopen With Added Public Health Precautions

We’re very happy to welcome guests back to the Carolina Theatre for film. We’ve missed you! Our management has always taken the safety and health of all staff and guests very seriously. We’ve followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and North Carolina Health and Human Services (NCHHS) guidelines in preparing our venue for […]

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Recent Posts

  • J-Horror Film Series Comes to the Carolina Theatre Sept 22-24
  • Darren Criss: A Very Darren Crissmas Comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on December 1
  • Chris Isaak: It’s Almost Christmas Tour Comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on November 4
  • Thousands Attend OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival in Durham

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