Taking back Thursday: XOXOK
The old way of wrapping up your workday in RTP might have involved rushing to finish tasks and grabbing a quick meal to eat alone: Taking Back Thursday is changing that.
As we reimagine our work routines, let’s rethink how we end our days. Every Thursday evening, Boxyard RTP will feature a live acoustic singer-songwriter on the BeatBox stage. The artist(s) and genre will change each month, but the goal is the same: order some food, enjoy the fresh air, and give yourself the time to unwind and recharge after a busy day.
This week’s performer is XOXOK, the moniker of Durham-based musician Keenan Jenkins. Jenkins now crafts atmospheric soul music that is inspired by both old-school R&B (think What’s Going On-era Marvin Gaye) and more modern artists who have expanded the genre (Maxwell, Moses Sumney, Solange).
Boxyard musical performances happen under the covered Pavilion on the BeatBox stage–weather response subject to safety conditions onstage. In the event of extreme weather, such as flooding, ice or lightning, performances will be canceled. Follow @boxyardrtp on Instagram for updates on time changes or cancelations.
The old way of wrapping up your workday in RTP might have involved rushing to finish tasks and grabbing a quick meal to eat alone: Taking Back Thursday is changing that.
As we reimagine our work routines, let’s rethink how we end our days. Every Thursday evening, Boxyard RTP will feature a live acoustic singer-songwriter on the BeatBox stage. The artist(s) and genre will change each month, but the goal is the same: order some food, enjoy the fresh air, and give yourself the time to unwind and recharge after a busy day.
This week’s performer is XOXOK, the moniker of Durham-based musician Keenan Jenkins. Jenkins now crafts atmospheric soul music that is inspired by both old-school R&B (think What’s Going On-era Marvin Gaye) and more modern artists who have expanded the genre (Maxwell, Moses Sumney, Solange).
Boxyard musical performances happen under the covered Pavilion on the BeatBox stage–weather response subject to safety conditions onstage. In the event of extreme weather, such as flooding, ice or lightning, performances will be canceled. Follow @boxyardrtp on Instagram for updates on time changes or cancelations.
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