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Chapel Hill’s Working Class

By Jessica Stringer | May 28, 2017

“We’ve been bringing dogs to work for the last 15 years. Suri, a Norfolk Terrier, turns 4 this month and she’s our official greeter. We have several folks who just stop here to come by and sit with her. She usually lets our UPS driver know that he is coming […]

The Smiths Pass Down a Passion For Giving Back

By Jessica Stringer | May 25, 2017

*Originally published in our April 2017 Issue. In May, Kristen Smith accepted a position as the Advancement Communications Manager with UNC’s School of Government.  DR. LINNEA SMITH Retired Psychiatrist Giving back comes naturally to Linnea thanks to her having “the kind of personality that goes into the helping professions,” she […]

Weekend at a Glance: Memorial Day Weekend

By Lauren Wilkinson | May 25, 2017

Earthworks Opening Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – Admire the art of Garry Childs, Chris Graebner and Jude Lobe at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts Earthworks exhibit’s opening reception. And stick around for bluesy Americana soul-infused music by Adrian Drake during Last Fridays. Freight Train Blues Music Series – Friday, 6:30-8:30pm – Come listen […]

Weekend at a Glance: Blues, Beer & Baseball

By Olivia Cohen | May 18, 2017

Freight Train Blues Concert Series – Friday, 6:30-8:30pm – Listen to Pee Wee Hayes & Delta Blues Hogg as they kick off the first performance of the Freight Train Blues Concert Series at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market. Movies Under the Stars – Saturday, 5:30pm – Enjoy a special showing of “Field of Dreams” following […]

This Family is Making Chapel Hill a Little More Sweet

By Chandler Carpenter | May 17, 2017

Chocolatay Confections has been the “soundtrack to some of the happiest moments” in Danielle and Matthew White’s lives. They first got the idea for creating their own treats in 2009 when their son, Mateus (Tay), was diagnosed with severe peanut allergies and could not enjoy many popular candies or desserts. At […]

Weekend at a Glance: Berries, Beethoven & The Bazaar

By Laura Zolman Kirk | May 10, 2017

Beethoven & Brahms – Thursday, 7:30pm – UNC Assistant Professor of Music Clara Yang serves as a guest pianist in this North Carolina Symphony concert featuring work by Schreker, Beethoven and Brahms at Memorial Hall. Opening Reception: Cultural Fabric – Friday, 6-9pm – Project Director Hollie Taylor and others explore youth identity through quilts and […]

Weekend at a Glance: Fair, Festival and Fun

By Jessica Stringer | May 4, 2017

Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival – Thursday through Sunday – The twice-a-year festival is back for its spring rendition featuring can’t-miss performances from dozens of artists and bands like Lost Bayou Ramblers, Dex Romweber, Big Fat Gap and Paperhand Puppet Intervention in Pittsboro. Triangle Green Home Tour – Saturday and Sunday, noon-5pm […]

Olympian Joan Nesbit Mabe On Making Strides For Cross Country

By Laura Zolman Kirk | April 27, 2017

Olympian, former UNC running coach, three-time NCAA All-American at UNC and pioneer for North Carolina women’s high school cross-country … Joan Nesbit Mabe is a legend living right in our backyard. The Cedars at Bolin Forest, to be exact. Now the cross-country coach at Chapel Hill High School, Joan is […]

Weekend at a Glance: Plants, Parties & PlayMakers

By Paige Connelly | April 26, 2017

North Carolina Symphony perform Schubert’s “The Great” Symphony – Thursday, 7:30pm – Come out to Memorial Hall to hear the iconic and talented NC Symphony play Franz Schubert’s final piece, called his “Great Symphony.” PlayMakers’ “Mr. Joy” – Thursday – Sunday, 7:30pm, matinee Sunday at 2pm – In PlayMakers’ last […]

Weekend at a Glance: Hunts, Hikes & ‘My Fair Lady’

By Olivia Cohen | April 13, 2017

“My Fair Lady” – Thursday-Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2pm and 7:30pm – Immerse yourself in the world of Eliza Doolittle during the PlayMakers Repertory Company production of “My Fair Lady.” Opening Reception at FRANK Gallery – Friday, 6-9pm – Help celebrate with the FRANK family during the 7th Annual Members’ Spotlight Exhibition. […]

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