Sarah Murphy

April 8, 2015

What's on your phone, Michael Lowder?

Sarah Murphy

April 8, 2015

Contributor Sarah Murphy speaks with Michael Lowder, the executive Director of Artsplosure, a non-profit in Raleigh, NC that produces Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival and First Night Raleigh to find out what apps he uses on his phone.

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