Terreiro de Arte e Cultura coming to Durham soon

Grupo Capoeira Brasil in Durham, NC just got a new home.

Our mestre, Caxias, was in town for a few days. We had lots of rodas, tender feet, and a lot of fun. At the end of it all, we learned a lot, we had a lot of fun, and we began preparations for a space that we will call home. If you're interested in knowing more about who we are, what we do, and WHERE we'll be doing it, goto www.nccapoeira.com

From caxias trip

We need to talk about Dr. Bola's socks.

From caxias trip

Theres something to be said about a man who can walk around confidently with his own sense of style. I would push you to look a little further than this interpretation. It's just too simple for my tastes. I will point out that I might be taking things too far. Dr. Bola did say "You best believe I roll pants tucked, son!" Still, we need to investigate.

This will be an ongoing conversation, but I would like to point out the aggressive nature of the doctor's prior comment regarding his pants and socks. I would ask you, the public, to decide as to whether or not his body language and face convey this attitude. I will agree that there is apparent lack of concern for what you readers may think about the tucked pantlegs. But will we call this a brazen lack of respect, carelessness, or just unmanagable socks? Lets try to figure this out.

Capoeira is alive and well

Despite the things I said about the place getting crazy with the student coming back, we are happy to see a lot of interest in capoeira in the area. Grupo Capoeira Brasil had a roda last Friday in downtown Durham, and we can't wait to do it again.

Back to school

So the kids are back. Durham is awaking from its slumber. Even though so many of us who stay in town during its slumps complain quite a bit, I can't help but point out that there's something nice about the tranquil little city. Need I point out that the risk of being held at an intersection by a long line of drunken college students is minimal while we complain of boredom in the summer months?

This weekend I can anticipate avoiding Main st. as the bars and restaurants fill. Your days of quiet conversation while having a drink are gone for the next 9 months. Get ready to yell, or just stay at home. I think that yelling over a crowd in a bar loses its allure once you have no need for a fake ID, but that's just me talking.

As for myself, I have a lot of work to do. I shouldn't forget the fact that I'm spending this time being unproductive right now too. I should probably stay home, but... the mechanical bull at Shooters will be brought back from the dead. No! I shouldn't! I guess I'll be missing out.