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Tift Merritt at Cat’s Cradle: The Perfect Staycation

By Jessica Stringer | April 29, 2016

Ask nearly anyone in town what’s the best show they’ve seen at Cat’s Cradle, and they’ve got an answer ready. Maybe it was Hootie & the Blowfish. Or Nirvana. Or Macklemore. For owner Frank Heath, it was Warren Zevon. Everyone can think back to a night they spent in the crowd, swept up […]

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4 Perks of Being Early

By Perri Kersh | April 29, 2016

Much has been written about the struggles of being chronically late. Time management professionals offer loads of advice for those who hit snooze too often, underestimate their travel time, or who regularly anger friends and co-workers due to their tardiness. But what about those of us who are chronically early? […]

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A Happily Ever After, Come Rain or Shine

By Lily Stephens | April 22, 2016

Kathryn Small and Tarron Robinson first met in civics class during their sophomore year at Chapel Hill High School, but didn’t start dating until college. Wrightsville Beach became a special place when Kathryn attended ECU and Tarron played baseball at UNC, so it was only fitting that Tarron would choose […]

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Our Latest Obsessions: Makeovers, Mugs & Models

By Jenny Hunt | April 19, 2016

Andrea can’t thank Orange Habitat‘s Jennifer Player enough for inviting her to emcee the High Heels and Hard Hats fashion show. Oh, what a night! How fun is this photo, tweeted by Police Chief Chris Blue, during Friday’s High Heels and Hard Hats fashion show for Orange Habitat? The male models looked […]

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5 Local Finds For Spring

By Andrea Griffith Cash | April 15, 2016

<– Fluevog Wonders in lycra blue, $289. Sofia’s Shoetique.       Sony Smart B-Trainer Headset for GPS, heart rate and music, $250. Fleet Feet Sports. –>      <– Joyn India bag, $103. Cameron’s.   Anorak jacket in lavender, $150. Monkee’s. –>           <– Waterdog […]

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Our Latest Obsessions: Authors, Acme & Artichoke Risotto

By Jenny Hunt | April 12, 2016

Art director Sarah Arnesen went to the opening of Tandem at Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. Owners Younes Sabouh and Emma Dunbar thanked friends, family and everyone involved as they toasted to their new opening. Kitchen has a new item on its lunch menu. We highly recommend the saffron, shrimp […]

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Seeing Chapel Hill Through the Lens of a Camera

By Andrea Griffith Cash | April 8, 2016

What would this magazine be without its images? We asked longtime staff photographer Briana Brough to reminisce about her favorite shots and share some of her secrets. Which covers have been your favorites? One of my favorite covers ever was the one with Mandolin Orange in front of the flag […]

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Match Point: Chapel Hill Native Joins Tar Heel Tennis Team

By Julia Baker | April 6, 2016

Chloe Ouellet-Pizer was ranked No. 1 in the country at the age of 15 in the 18-and-under singles division. A five-star tennis recruit her senior year. Now a Tar Heel and member of the team that nearly claimed the 2016 ITA Division I National Women’s Team Indoor Championship. How does […]

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Our Latest Obsessions: Burgers, Blossoms & Ball Games

By Jenny Hunt | April 5, 2016

Take a special occasion to the next level without leaving the area! VP of Content Andrea and her husband headed to the Umstead for their anniversary. Gorgeous signs of spring at University Place! For date night with her hubby, marketing associate Jenny tried out Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe. The tandoori chicken […]

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Chapel Hill Artist Illustrates Bob Dylan’s New Children’s Book

By Virginia Robinson | April 5, 2016

How did you become an illustrator? When I was little, I got pegged as “the little artist kid.” I went to college at Kansas University and studied illustration there. After that, I was hired by Hallmark Cards as what’s considered an art director. I don’t think I could do this […]

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