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Weekend at a Glance: Parades, PepperFest and Presidents

By Matt Couch | September 29, 2016

Ackland Film Forum – Thursday, 6pm ­– Catch director Fredrick Wiseman’s documentary, “In Jackson Heights”, at Ackland Art Museum. The film takes a look at Jackson Heights, Queens, one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in America. Seating is first come, first served. Extended Remix Exhibit – Thursday through January 8 – The […]

Celebrations, Student Successes and a Swearing In

By Laura Zolman Kirk | September 28, 2016

Send us your noteworthy moments! From births to awards to new biz and more – noted@legacy.chapelhillmagazine.com. Local Lit In June, UNC women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell released a book, “Fight! Fight! Discovering Your Inner Strength When Blindsided by Life,” chronicling her fight with acute myeloid leukemia, with a foreword by […]

The House Always Wins with Community Home Trust

By Laura Zolman Kirk | September 27, 2016

Community Home Trust, a nonprofit that seeks to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income households in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, threw their annual Opening Doors event at The Carolina Inn in September. Community Home Trust Executive Director Robert Dowling and Congressman David Price addressed the crowd of […]

Meet the Cole Park Veterinarians

By Sponsored Content | September 26, 2016

For more than two decades, Cole Park Veterinary Hospital has been taking care of our community’s furry family members. Read on to learn more about their talented veterinarians, and remember to wish them a happy 23rd anniversary this year! “It is with a deep sense of gratitude to the community that has […]

Remembering Carrie Gilmore, Her Legacy and Her Lessons

By Juliellen Simpson-Vos | September 23, 2016

Our community recently lost a glowing, creative, openhearted, loyal giver and connector. Her name was Carrie Gilmore, and she was quite a spark. I knew Carrie through a multitude of circles – which is probably what you’ll hear from anyone who knew and loved her. In her many spheres, she […]

Weekend at a Glance – Football, FRANK and Festival

By Jessica Stringer | September 22, 2016

Turning the Lens on Learning – through Oct. 9 – Experience an immersive photography exhibit featuring work by local photographer Barbara Tyroler at FRANK Gallery in downtown Chapel Hill. The exhibit showcases the role Kidzu’s Children’s Museum plays in early-childhood learning with photography that highlights how children learn through play. Downtown Pop Up Farmers’ Market – Thursdays through […]

Weekend at a Glance: Theater, Tap Dance and Tar Heel Football

By Lauren Moody | September 15, 2016

“Detroit ’67” – Thursday through Saturday, 7:30pm & Sunday, 2pm – Called “mind-blowing,” by the Huffington Post, this latest show by Playmakers Repertory Company tells a story about two brothers facing adversity in their community, set to a Motown beat. The play will run until Oct. 2. Dorrance Dance – Thursday, 7:30pm – Michelle Dorrance returns to perform in […]

5 Food Events Not to Miss This Fall

By Laura Zolman Kirk | September 12, 2016

  Cook Book Club SEPT. 21, 6:30 P.M.  midwaycommunitykitchen.com  Looking for food events to partake in all year? Try Midway Community Kitchen’s Cook Book Club. Grab a glass of wine (two included with class fee), pick a station and try out recipes from that month’s selected book. Then enjoy your […]

Weekend at a Glance: Bluegrass, Books and Big Fat Gap

By Alexis Allston | September 8, 2016

Downtown Pop Up Farmers’ Market – Thursdays through October 27, 3:30-5:30pm – Try saying “popular produce pop up” three times fast… The Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market brings back its downtown mini market at the 140 West Plaza (at the intersection of Church Street and Franklin Street) featuring vendors like Mystery Brewing and Chappell’s Peaches […]

Britta Starke: An Advocate for Change

By Mary Parry | September 6, 2016

Helping people before it’s too late brought Britta to her work directing the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) at UNC Hospitals. She previously spent 10 years working at Orange County Department of Social Services before specializing in clinical addiction. Her job is packed with stress, understanding what’s at stake for […]

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