Small, locally-owned businesses are wonderful to the community for many reasons. Not only do the account for the most of the job creation, keep money in the community, and give Durham an outsized national reputation, but they also keep our community uniquely engaged by fostering cooperation between artists, business owners, and Durham residents.
An excellent example of such cooperation is the Board Street Cafe, which has long served as a nexus of good food, excellent music and innovative art. According to the Durham News, their latest project is the Heartfelt project, a collection of paintings and other artwork serving as a fundraiser for the Dave Turner Lymphoma Foundation which helps area families facing cancer.
Check out the article after the break and be sure to visit Broad Street, sample their fares, and, perhaps, purchase one of the art pieces.
