Regardless of whether you’re affiliated with a local college, you should also check out Meetup.com or Yahoo! You've decided to leave a comment. If you love Durham as much as I do, and you’re the marrying kind, you can just go ahead and marry Durham. It is partly based upon the minor-league baseball experiences of writer/director Ron Shelton and depicts the players and fans of the Durham Bulls, a minor-league baseball team in Durham, North Carolina. (The latter has a listserv that will mail you the events for the upcoming week. Additionally, there’s Duke Performances. Petroskey, who was on the White House staff during the Reagan administration, told Robbins that the actor's public opposition to the US-led war in Iraq helped to "undermine the U.S. position, which could put our troops in even more danger. (Also, like many fun Durham events, it takes place OUTSIDE. Gonna say though, skewing younger aside, the Pinhook also generally has a bigger crowd for most events, compared to The Bar. It seemed like a character we hadn't seen before. By this time, the nickname Bull Durham had already stuck. My favorite Durham event this past year was the North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, held in the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St). http://luewwd.wordpress.com/. "[4] That script was titled, The Player To Be Named Later; a single anecdote from that script made it into Bull Durham. The Moving Arts Film Journal ranked it #3 on its list of the 25 Greatest Sports Movies of All-Time. Little Green Pig recently put on “Richie” (the aforementioned all-women pub crawl; I didn’t get to go and am still bitter. Finally, check out Meetup.com for groups like Geeks and Gaymers of NC. My favorite part of Pride this year: Bold Strokes Books (publishers of lesbian romance novels) had a tent where romance novels were being sold as well as signed by local authors. Money Back Guarantee ensures YOU receive the item you ordered or get your money back. FREQUENCY. Bock recruited more than a dozen minor-league players, ran a tryout camp to recruit an additional 40 to 50 players from lesser ranks, hired several minor-league umpires, and conducted two-a-day workouts and practice games with Tim Robbins pitching and Kevin Costner catching. She’s an amazing stylist and a totally badass human being. It’s an excellent community resource. So I followed him—I didn't realize at the time it was, Odd Man Out: A Year on the Mound with a Minor League Misfit, "Ron Shelton: From the Red Wings to Bull Durham", "THE IMPERIAL TOBACCO COMPANY | Open Durham", "100 Film Critics Can't Be Wrong, Can They? Aww yiss. Both are sponsored by the Bar. Shelton cast Costner because of the actor's natural athleticism. Bull Durham is a 1988 American romantic comedy sports film. and DVDs. We see Nuke one last time, being interviewed by the press as a major leaguer, reciting the clichéd answers that Crash had taught him earlier. Bull Durham Ron Shelton United States, 1988 287 Burden of Dreams Les Blank United States, 1982 379 The Burmese Harp Kon Ichikawa Japan, 1956 789 Burroughs: The Movie Howard Brookner United States, 1983 518 By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One and … In baseball, you feel 60 if you're not in the big leagues. Hi! [4], Producer Thom Mount (who is part-owner of the real Durham Bulls) hired Pete Bock, a former semi-pro baseball player, as a consultant on the film. So many queer folks at CC, but also delicious beverages. It has a small dance floor and a backyard area with lawn chairs, frisbees, and (most importantly) cornholing. Crash also talks about the pleasure of life in major league, which he briefly lived for "the 21 greatest days of my life" and to which he has tried for years to return. Young lez moms and a toddler… Where would you live if you were us? (Though the experience of being a grad student here is probably way different from being an undergrad. Crash joins another team, the Asheville Tourists, and breaks the minor-league record for career home runs. Marry DurhamPhoto Copyright Summer Pennell. http://enoriverwomensrugby.wordpress.com/ Like I said above, I wrote this 1.5 years ago, so a lot has changed (and gotten better). DPAC opened a few years ago and has brought a wide range of performances to the area, from Wicked to the Indigo Girls. ); Dames Chicken and Waffles (317 W Main St), which does what it says on the tin; Dos Perros (200 N Mangum St), a Mexican restaurant that serves noms like vegan seven chile mole and sweet potato empanadas; and Rue Cler (401 E Chapel Hill St), where you can find beignets but also have brunch like a good queer. And eat at Bullock’s (not even remotely vegan). [32], Bull Durham was originally released on DVD on October 27, 1998, and included an audio commentary by writer/director Ron Shelton. [31] And in 2008, AFI included Bull Durham on its Top 10 Sports Films list as the #5 sports film. High point of the night. Have you been? Also featured are Robert Wuhl and Trey Wilson, as well as popular baseball "clown" Max Patkin. The League of Upper Extremity Wrestling Women of Durham throws an awesome annual event where women dress up as crazy characters and arm-wrestle for charity. Despite some animosity between them, Annie and Crash work, in their own ways, to shape Ebby into a big-league pitcher. Consequently, I’ve never been to anyone else in Durham, but I’ve heard that folks have also had good experiences at Rock Paper Scissors (413 E Chapel Hill St). You can find two of my favorites, Ko Kyu BBQ and The Parlour in the Motorco / Fullsteam area on Wednesday evenings, where the Bull City Running Club takes off from. Costner is a perfect fit here; he should consider running out the rest of his career in supporting mentor roles. It’s neither LGBT nor feminist, but they had a display of queer books out for Pride, and also they have a fair-sized collection of used lesbian romance novels downstairs. It’s pretty excellent.). Since OKCupid is already addressed elsewhere, I’ll just say that I think the internet is a good resource for making friends. I like it a ton. The latter includes groups like the Durham Gender Alliance. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s just different; in the wake of Amendment One, it’s nice to have churches and social groups show their support for the LGBT community (especially because homophobes with megaphones still show up in their Soul Patrol vans to protest Pride). I would select the players I know could do the job, and then we would go out and get it done". All-women Shakespeare adaptations that take the form of pub crawls? And seriously, if you’re visiting or living in Durham, this is one of the best things to do in the area – go hiking! In 2000, the American Film Institute placed the film on its 100 Years...100 Laughs list, where it was ranked #97. I moved here from Miami to begin a graduate program at Duke, and one of my biggest concerns as a baby-gay moving to the South was whether or not I would be the only queer in town, floating haplessly along like lonely gay tumbleweed. He said, "the director would say, 'This is the shot we want. Crash then presents himself at Annie's house and the two consummate their attraction with a weekend-long lovemaking session. There’s also Manbites Dog Theatre (703 Foster St) and Common Ground Theatre (4815B Hillsborough Road). It looked fun!). "[30], For years, Ron Shelton has contemplated making a sequel and remarked, "I couldn't figure out in the few years right after it came out, what do you do? Before he leaves, Crash further sparks Annie's interest with a memorable speech listing the things he "believes in", ending with, "I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days... Good night". Thrown into the mix is Annie (Sarandon), a "baseball groupie" and lifelong spiritual seeker who has latched onto the "Church of Baseball" and has, every year, chosen one player on the Bulls to be her lover and student. Expedia's Hotel Search makes booking easy. It’s one of my favorite things about Durham and a great way to meet new people. So Pride is pretty great. We handled it; the queers came out anyway. ), this is kind of a start, but you should probably visit anyway. hushpuppies! Initially playing second base for the Baltimore Orioles' farm system, he moved from the Appalachian League to California and then Texas before finally playing AAA baseball for the Rochester Red Wings in the International League. Costner was a former high school baseball player and was able to hit two home runs while the cameras were rolling and, according to Shelton, insisted "on throwing runners out even when they (the cameras) weren't rolling". Crash tells her that he is thinking about becoming a manager for a minor-league team in Visalia. Megan, yes! It’s always been a queer friendly place (comparatively, for the Carolinas). SONG (Southerners on New Ground) But I guess things change, and YAY for that! [20] In 2003, Sports Illustrated ranked Bull Durham as the "Greatest Sports Movie". One of my favorite things about Durham is the food. Shop the Largest Selection, Click to See! Remember the Criterion teal gremlins?…the vandals who radically distorted the color palettes of four significant 20th Century classics — Pier Paolo Pasolini‘s Teorema, Brian DePalma‘s Sisters, John Schlesinger‘s Midnight Cowboy and Ron Shelton‘s Bull Durham? Crash then retires as a player and returns to Durham, where Annie tells him she's ready to give up her annual affairs with "boys". Surviving and Thriving in Durham. One of my favorite blogs, Pam’s House Blend, is Durham-based. My parents were immediately fascinated by the fact that the place was next to a noisy rock club and there appeared to be (oh my) HIP people going in. Entertainment Weekly ranked Bull Durham as the fifth best DVD of their Top 30 Sports Movies on DVD. One of my good friends and I volunteered for the festival this year, and it is absolutely 100% something you should do if you have the time. First, there’s the Durham Performing Arts Center, which is located downtown near the Bulls stadium (you should know where this is as a Durham queer, because there’s baseball if you like that sort of thing, and talking and eating Frito pie if you don’t). Welcome to Durham, North Carolina. For generally excellent places to eat, check out Nosh (2812 Erwin Rd. There are queer ladies everywhere. Bull Street Gourmet (3710 Shannon Rd) has excellent sandwiches; I was really impressed, though, by their willingness to explore vegetarian options. Durham-humor Tumblr; it’s funny ’cause it’s true. (And was the first stylist I’d seen who immediately supported my decision to chop all my hair off rather than trying to talk me out of it, and her work is really, really good, y’all). A man came up and asked if I was Ron Shelton. Come for graduate school; stay forever. Whom you can date. ), To find out about LGBT events in the area, you can consult both The Triangle and Triangle Local Events. [21] In addition, the film is ranked number 55 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies. !”, LGBTQ Television Guide: What To Watch Now, The 200 Best Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Movies Of All Time, North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, SWOOP (Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects), Sober in the City: Redefining My Queerness On Fire Island, Brittani’s Video Party: Sara Bareilles Takes the F to 7th So She Can Scissr, http://enoriverwomensrugby.wordpress.com/, How to Make Gay Friends and Meet Girls: The Ultimate Guide to Effective Queer Socializing, Mind The (Age) Gap: How to Do a May/December Lesbian Relationship, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1313 Recap: Putting the Gott In EGOT, “Wynonna Earp” Episode 411 Recap: In the Arms of An Angel. "Crash" Davis (Costner), twelve-year veteran in minor league baseball, is sent down as the team's catcher to educate LaLoosh and control his haphazard pitching. Wet For Her is an online sex toy retailer that's a welcoming space for queer women and the folx they love — celebrating a diverse range of bodies, genders, and orientations. The film's name is based on the nickname for Durham, North Carolina, which has been called "Bull Durham" since the 1800s, when W. T. Blackwell and Company named its product "Bull" Durham tobacco, which soon became a well-known trademark. I felt like it was too concerned with giving everyone a happy ending, to the…, I look forward to Gottmik’s oscars speech “not me winning an Oscar! [2] Vincent Canby praised Shelton's direction in his review for The New York Times; "he demonstrates the sort of expert comic timing and control that allow him to get in and out of situations so quickly that they're over before one has time to question them. I've been to Visalia. Locopops! [1], —Director Ron Shelton, in a 2008 interview[4], The film was well-received critically. NC Pride Pages. "[4] After Shelton returned to Los Angeles from his road trip, he wrote the script for Bull Durham in "about twelve weeks."[4]. [24] The magazine also ranked the film as the fifth best sports film since 1983 in their "Sports 25: The Best Thrill-of-Victory, Agony-of-Defeat Films Since 1983" poll[25] and #5 on their "50 Sexiest Movies Ever" poll. Is Annie going to go to Visalia? To be honest, I am really more of a book person. It’s a good place to grab a beer, have some BBQ or sweet potato fries, and people-watch. I think not.). The NCGLFF recently expanded this past year to ten glorious days of LGBT films, including Cloudburst, which featured a foul-mouthed Olympia Dukakis in a cowboy hat. Unfortunately, Whiskey closed in August of 2014. I didn't want to become a Crash Davis", he said. Also, The Parlour’s brick-and-mortar location is super queer-friendly and has vegan options and is delicious. They hold lots of events and encourage their members to take the initiative and host events of their own. http://www.meetup.com/Durham-LesRead/. Bull Durham was acknowledged as the fifth best film in the sports genre. [11] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale. [15] In his review for Sports Illustrated, Steve Wulf wrote, "It's a good movie and a damn good baseball movie". Thanks for all the tips from a Durham newbie! Love Parker & Otis. [12], According to a Los Angeles Times poll of 100 film critics, "Bull Durham" was the second most acclaimed film of 1988, second to only to the documentary The Thin Blue Line. "I was 25. Yes, it’s a thing. Finally, Durham’s food truck scene has exploded over the last year or so. Everything felt rushed. fly free, little birds! All of these are excellent suggestions – especially Cocoa Cinnamon + Letters! Not only can you do lots of quality queer-friendly volunteering and people-watching, but you can also totally finance your own visit to the festival since you get film vouchers in exchange for your time. In my experience, The Pinhook draws a younger (and more alternative) crowd than The Bar. "[4], Crash was named after Lawrence "Crash" Davis but was modeled after Pike Bishop, the lead character William Holden played in The Wild Bunch: a guy who "loved something more than it loved him. Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media LLC, and its owned and operated websites may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links. There’s Toast (345 W Main St), a paninoteca (sandwiches!! : The critics' consensus choice for the 'best' movie of '88 is . One night, I went out with my lovely parents to the NEW, HIP, VEGETARIAN restaurant Fiction Kitchen (side note: I would not recommend it- they displayed both a Buddha statue and a mannequin wearing a sombrero and moustache, the two signature decorations of Hipster Racists. Durham also hosts the Annual Beaver Queen Pageant. I’m actually happier with it than I was with Whiskey (no smoking as far as I can tell, more seating, and a far better selection of beers). Do you like musicals? Please keep in mind that comments are moderated by the guidelines laid out in our comment policy. If you’re a conscientious queer who likes locally-sourced food and / or vegetarian / vegan options, Durham is becoming a better place to be. Who may have cute friends. I’ve had work done there and they were great. . It went on to gross a total of $50.8 million in North America, well above its estimated $9 million budget. If you ever want more deets before you move back (if you’re coming back for grad school), message me and I’d be happy to send recs for food + places to go. go to the Duke Gardens! For a second I thought this was Durham, England. I was there last year, and it is in fact, super queer and fun. All Rights Reserved. Annie plays mild bondage games, reads poetry to him, and gets him to think in different ways (and gives him the nickname "Nuke"). (I asked if they had veggie sausage, and they were like, “No, what should we look for?” I’ve never had that happen before). How the hell did that happen? I’m ashamed to say that I’ve never been to a LUEWWD event, but I’ve been wanting to, and you have made it sound spectacularly queer, so it’s on my list of things to do this summer. It was not a simple fable to continue with – not that we don't talk about continuing it, now that everyone's in their 60s".[5]. His break into filmmaking came with scriptwriting credits on the films Under Fire and The Best of Times. Scarlett Johansson (+that dude, I don’t…, I didn’t like this episode. The Bar hosts a range of events, including karaoke, darts, and this year’s Official Pride Afterparty. Dating in Durham may be incestuous and may take place largely because of OKCupid. This year’s Pride was no exception, despite the fact that it was rainy and involved lots of stomping around in the mud. If you’re at Duke, the Duke LGBT Center is a phenomenally helpful place. Durham Visitors’ Information Site. So, to be clear, I wrote this in Fall 2012, and a lot has changed since then. The Center hosts a number of discussion groups, including Women Loving Women (for queer-identified women) and Spectrum (for genderqueer, trans, or gender non-conforming students). Pam’s House Blend. [27][28][29], In 2003, a 15th anniversary celebration of Bull Durham at the National Baseball Hall of Fame was canceled by Hall of Fame president Dale Petroskey. And the Pride Parade itself was pretty great; one of my favorite things about Pride in Durham is seeing how much of the community participates. The sixth criterion, degree awarding powers, was the subject of debate at the time, as discussed below under Durham. Meanwhile, as Nuke matures, the relationship between Annie and Crash grows, until it becomes obvious that the two of them are a more appropriate match, except for the fact that Annie and Nuke are currently a couple. That's fantastic. The Bulls, now having no use for Nuke's mentor, release Crash. I think I’m having a nostalgia moment. [2], According to Justin Turner, the Bull that was hit for home run, was actually at left field instead of right field. CHEERWINE! I used to work at the Carolina Theater when it reopened after the renovations in the early 90s. Check it out! However, he felt more kinship in telling stories than in creating performance art. Upcoming performances include Simone Dinnerstein and Tift Merritt, as well as Meshell Ndegeocello. [7] He cast Robbins over the strong objections of the studio, who wanted Anthony Michael Hall instead. Also, there’s a queer women’s book club that I might be the organizer of that you should totally check out (shameless plug): DVDs & Blu-ray Discs, DVDs & Movies. Annie flirts with both Crash and Ebby and invites them to her house, but Crash walks out, saying he's too much of a veteran to "try out" for anything. If your interests in dance go beyond the lesbian head-nod, Durham is also home to the American Dance Festival. [5] The Imperial Tobacco Warehouse,[6] which is currently owned and has been renovated by Measurement Incorporated, was used as a filming location. Crash immediately begins calling Ebby by the degrading nickname of "Meat", and they get off to a rocky start. Southern Coalition for Social Justice Shelton quit when he realized he would never become a major league player. In 1898, James B. Duke purchased the company and renamed it the American Tobacco Company. I actually didn’t know about the event before writing this up, so if there are any NCCU students out there, maybe you can talk about how it went! was a "High Priestess [who] could lead us into a man's world, and shine a light on it. (Awesome for its own reasons: it’s a great space but also has incredible retrospectives where it shows old sci-fi films as well as ’80s fantasy films). Say hello to Durham from me, if you live there and read that. Equality NC. This incites jealous anger in Crash, who is frustrated by Nuke's failure to recognize all the talent he was blessed with. Another episode filled with delight. So that’s my guide to Durham. The film ends with Annie and Crash dancing in Annie's candle-lit living room. Then, after we were in, my father grabbed me by the shoulders in the middle of the restaurant and breathlessly whispered, a look of pure delight in his eyes “There are a LOT of LESBIANS in here!”. The film stars Kevin Costner as "Crash" Davis, a veteran catcher brought in to teach rookie pitcher Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) about the game in preparation for reaching the major leagues. Yes, yes, I do. [35], "A few months after it came out, I was having dinner at a restaurant called The Imperial Gardens. – Cocoa Cinnamon for hot chocolate and people-watching. Downtown Durham has a number of awesome restaurants. At Pride this past weekend, I found out about the Bull City Vegan Challenge, which encourages chefs at popular Durham restaurants to produce vegan options beyond, you know, a baked potato. NCCU’s LGBT organization, Colors of NCCU, helped to sponsor an LGBT Celebration Week last February that included documentary film screenings, a panel discussion of Amendment One, and even speed dating. Apparently the next event is May 17th, so your advice comes just in time. Crash then leaves Annie's house to seek a further minor-league position. Just happened across this guide, and I do agree. Dance? ), and Whole Foods (621 Broad St), because where there is chicken-fried tofu, there be queers. (Which I maybe call “snatch.” And where I have also seen bunches of lesbians. [13], In David Ansen's review for Newsweek magazine, he wrote that the film "works equally as a love story, a baseball fable and a comedy, while ignoring the clichés of each genre". List of gay-friendly businesses in NC. Do I want to read Better Off Red: Vampire Sorority Sisters? Now I can even think about going back and having a good time there, which is awesome. [2] Baseball movies were not considered a viable commercial prospect at the time and every studio passed except for Orion Pictures who gave him a $9 million budget (with many cast members accepting lower-than-usual salaries because of the material), an eight-week shooting schedule, and creative freedom. Part of the fun in watching Bull Durham is in the awareness that a clearly seen vision is being realized. It also has programs like Ally Training and tons of social, political, and generally educational events for both LGBT students, and Duke and Durham in general. Other good places to find local queers include coffeeshops like Francesca’s (706 9th St), Mad Hatter’s (1802 W Main St) (during Pride they sell little rainbow sugar cookies! Thank U. I’m going to Durham next week – Autostraddle, how did you know?!? Yay! There are a few colleges in the Durham area: Duke University, Durham Technical Community College, and North Carolina Central University. ... we were able to watch "Bull Durham… Another great thing to check out that isn’t strictly LGBT, but draw a large queer audience is LUEWWD. Then we need a good collision at the plate.' There’s a really nice library inside the Center, too, with books (academic LGBT stuff but also fiction!) They’ve recently added a section about LGBT life in Durham. [2] Bock made sure the actors looked and acted like ballplayers and that the real players acted convincingly in front of the cameras. Especially food-related things. [18], Bull Durham was named Best Screenplay of 1988 by New York Film Critics' Circle. This is one first-rate debut". Thank you kindly! I would also say, for things that I missed / were not known to me twelve months+ ago & since we are talking food – Monuts Donuts, you all. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), I find it extremely rude and disrespectful that you’d describe such an amazing person and talent like Cynthia erivo as…, This episode has actually been my least favourite this season. http://carolinaphoenixfootball.com/. One of the most important things, obviously, is that LesRead has *really* gotten off the ground and is the most wonderful bookclub for queer ladies in the Triangle, and this is largely due to the awesomeness of the folks who go and also Amanda, our fearless leader. While I haven’t mentioned everything I love about living in Durham (leaves changing colors! În film interpretează Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Stanley Sandford și Chester Conklin I’ve finally decided to get myself together and go out to meet people and be social, so this post is perfect timing for me! I said yes, and he said, 'Somebody would like to meet you.' If you’re vegetarian, try the portobello mushroom burger — it’s one of my favorites (the other is the polenta burger at Bull City Burger and Brewery). Yes yes! ..somehow I missed out on most of that while living in Durham 2008. I need to road trip and get to know queer Durham too. Other great places to go are: In addition, the film is ranked #55 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies." So you should do that. Baseball groupie Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon) romances Nuke but finds herself increasingly attracted to Crash. So wonderful. I live in Durham and it’s amazing! I’m a grad student at Duke, so I’m best able to speak about campus life there. I even feel a bit nostalgia now. 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