You can’t live in town and escape college basketball. Same goes for college football in the fall. And on most weekends, the soccer fields are crowded with kids, coaches and cheering families. But there’s one sport that has flown under the radar, until now. When Jim Wilson moved to Chapel Hill after retiring, he knew […]
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Southern Village Farmers Market – Thursday, 3:30-6pm – It’s back! Come out to the market for offerings from Valley View Farms, Eco Farm and Peppermint Spring Farm. Oklahoma! – Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm – Oh, what a beautiful mornin’! Witness Rodgers and Hammerstein’s famous musical about Curly and Jud’s fight for Laurey’s hand, put on by
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Thursday Dr. Bacon and JULIA. – The Local 506 has got the funk. Swing by to take in the jams played by these NC natives. Friday Friday After Hours Music – Unwind at Weaver Street Market at Southern Village while enjoying a free performance by singer/songwriter Sentimental Johnny. Fridays Uncorked – Drop by Southern Season and sample a variety of Spanish wines. Laurence Vuelta
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**Due to poor weather in the forecast, some outdoor events may be cancelled or postponed. Check before you head out!** FRIDAY Freight Train Blues – It’s kickoff night for the fourth annual music series at Carrboro Town Commons that celebrates the life and legacy of Grammy award-winning Piedmont blues legend Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten. Outdoor performances
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Frederick Douglass Speaking Tour – Thursday, 7pm – Don’t miss your last chance to celebrate the 200th birthday of Frederick Douglass. The ArtsCenter in Carrboro hosts poet Nathan Richardson for a free, educational performance sponsored by the Orange County Arts Commission. Spring Book Sale – Friday-Monday – Browse books, DVDs and more at the Friends
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Grant Porter and Chapel Hill High School grad Hanna Root first met in 2013 at a UNC men’s soccer alumni event at The Crunkleton. Hanna tagged along with her brother, Chipper, a former player for the UNC men’s soccer team, and Grant was the varsity team’s assistant coach. Hanna thought she’d stay for only a
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Don Gallardo – Thursday, 7pm – Nashville-based singer-songwriter Don Gallardo will be performing at The Cave, with special guest Whit Wright from American Aquarium. Gallardo, who Rolling Stone called “one of the country and Americana scene’s true journeymen,” will be showcasing his critically acclaimed newest album Hickory. Fans of folk or country music shouldn’t miss this talented artist! LIGHT
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UNC alumna Hallie Sanchez met Chapel Hill native and East Chapel Hill High grad Daniel Sparrow when she started working at Millennium Sports Club in Durham. The pair eventually started hanging out after work before they started dating. Dan proposed in December 2014 after Hallie gave him his Christmas presents early. He apologized for not
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Santa’s Secret Ale – Thursday, 11am – Delve into some holiday cheer at Carolina Brewery as they release their new holiday drink, Santa’s Secret Spiced Ale! All pints are only $1, so be sure to come and kick off your holiday season the right way. Meet Henry Petroski – Thursday, 3:30pm-5pm – The Chapel Hill Public Library presents Duke
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Beer and Brats – Thursday, 5-7pm – Come out to Southern Season to sample brats and Ballast Point beer for free! “Violet, A Musical” – Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm – Presented by the PlayMakers’ Summer Youth Conservatory, the area’s best and brightest high school and middle school talent from Triangle-area schools perform the musical about a
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