Five years ago, Alexa Yeames had already signed with Talent One, memorized Shakespearean lines and acted in the made-for-TV movie “The Shunning.” With the support of her high school theater teacher, Brett Stegall, she transferred to the UNC School of the Arts drama program in Winston-Salem, spending her senior year in class and rehearsals every […]
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Over the past six years, Durham resident Carrie Norry has served as a fundraising champion for families battling childhood cancers. Her nonprofit JUST TRYAN IT is named for a friend’s son, Ryan Darby, whose leukemia diagnosis inspired her to make a difference while living in the DC area. She and a group of friends sought
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Professional magician and former L.A.-based actor Joshua Lozoff returns to his hometown of Chapel Hill Sat. March 19 to perform at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro. A graduate of Carolina Friends School, he enjoyed a bounty of local resources as he prepared his acting sensibilities. Before turning his attention to magic, he experienced success in the
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Community members and public officials alike gathered in honor of the PTA Thrift Shop for the association’s 2016 Birthday Bash fundraiser on Saturday night. The Carolina Club offered food and libations, and the evening’s festivities included a silent auction featuring all things Chapel Hill/Carrboro, a 50/50 raffle benefiting PTA Thrift and live music provided by
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Of all the changes seen by the town of Chapel Hill in the last few years, perhaps the most have come at University Place. Owned and operated by the DC-based Madison Marquette Real Estate Services, the mall has experienced a name change and a number of retail changes, most notably the disappearance of Dillard’s and the establishment of
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Side Roads: Folk Art from Mike’s Art Truck – Thursday through Feb. 26; Mon.-Thurs. 9am-8pm, Fri.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 12-6pm – The Hillsborough Public Library is hosting an exhibition for Mike’s virtual art gallery, a collection of local folk art pieces managed online and represented by an imaginary truck. Fifty pieces by nine self-taught artists will
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Dedicated employees and community friends gathered on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at Maple View Farm Ice Cream to celebrate the sweet shop’s 15 years in operation. To commemorate the occasion, pints of milk, ice cream scoops and banana splits were offered at special low prices as a throwback to what customers paid
Gingerbread Village Display – Through January 3rd – Relish the festive display of gingerbread houses made by Chapel Hillians showcasing their creativity and imagination. The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro St.; Free; carolinainn.com CHXC Alumni Run 5K – Saturday, 12pm – Chapel Hill High School invites any and all interested runners to participate in their 11th
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Gingerbread Village Display – Through January 3rd – Relish the festive display of gingerbread houses made by Chapel Hillians showcasing their creativity and imagination. The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro St.; Free; carolinainn.com Carr Mill by Candlelight – Thursday, 5-8pm – Sofia’s Boutique will host a candlelit open house to welcome those who opt to shop
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