Culture
Stephen Rayfield and Jared “Jay” Bates made last-minute plans for their first date on Thanksgiving Eve nearly three years ago. That date would turn into many more shared moments over the next few years. At Jay’s own birthday party at the couple’s home in Chapel Hill, Jay surprised Stephen by […]
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON Babies and parents alike need options for entertaining curious minds. Give the little ones two gifts: a colorful book that’s both soft and crinkly (and filled with unicorns – all the rage among the newborn set), and a bright, chewy stroller toy that’s shhhhh…quiet when baby […]
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas And all through The Hill Not a Tar Heel was stirring, even campus was chill The stockings were hung by the chimney with style In the best shade of blue, classic argyle Kids cozy in bed like a hand in a mitten Dreaming of sweet […]
WILLIAM’S WINTER NAP By Linda Ashman The author, who lives in Chapel Hill with her family, writes a heartwarming tale of a little boy who goes to sleep one winter night only to hear a knock at the door from a chipmunk who needs a place to sleep – the […]
Jake Waits, Justin Ellis and Peter Vance are no strangers to the Chapel Hill area. As UNC graduates, this eclectic trio produces soothing vocals, emotional lyrics and stellar shows that are suitable for all music enthusiasts. Described as Orchestral Indie Rock, Happy Abandon incorporates the backgrounds of three differing musicians […]
At 13, Chapel Hill High School freshman Eli Melet joined the Orange County Artists Guild as the youngest member. Now at 14, he is preparing for his first art tour, the 23rd Annual Open Studio Tour, alongside his Spanish homework and volunteering. Eli’s unique art features a creative use of […]
Julia Smith and Carl Fox found each other on Match.com. Early in their courtship, doctors diagnosed Carl with myelodysplastic syndrome, a deadly blood cancer. Carl and Julia created Save the Fox, a nonprofit to raise awareness of the disease, and after a long wait he received a bone marrow transplant […]
THE NOVICE CHEFS This summer, Midway Community Kitchen offered cooking camps for budding foodies in town. We caught up with a few campers as they cooked their way through Asia. Djina, 8 WHAT I LIKE ABOUT COOKING I like that you get to explore by smelling and tasting. LESSONS I’VE […]
PopUp Chorus, the community ensemble that welcomes singers of all ages and talents, welcomes a new program for musical theater lovers this fall. PopUp Broadway is PopUp Chorus, but with a musical twist – at each monthly event, attendees will sing two musical theater songs; one classic piece paired with […]
