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Weekend at a Glance: Sweeney Todd, Seasonal Celebrations and Songs

By Julia Baker | March 31, 2016

Chatham Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication – Thursday, 5-6:30pm – Join the Habitat community as they celebrate new beginnings for the two families who will turn their recently completed houses into homes. Whetherman at Johnny’s Gone Fishing – Thursday, 7-9pm – Spend the evening listening to the melodic sounds of […]

Vote for the Best of Chapel Hill 2016

By Chapel Hill Magazine | March 30, 2016

Our annual poll is back! Cast your ballot now for your local favorites – voting closes April 25. A quick review of the ground rules before you click below to vote: – One vote per person. The email address you submit is essentially your ID. We’re only counting one ballot per […]

Young Chapel Hill Actress Making Her Mark on TV and Film

By Sophia Lucente | March 28, 2016

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 […]

Meet the Local Entrepreneur Who’s Been in Biz Since 4th Grade

By Julia Baker | March 28, 2016

Owning a business is no small feat. Yet Connor had accomplished this exploit by the time he was in fourth grade with Connor’s Kits for Kids, a company selling kid-friendly science kits. So how does a young scientist and budding entrepreneur follow such an accomplishment? Connor joined forces with a fellow […]

Weekend at a Glance: Brunches, Bunnies & Bouquets

By Nikki Murdoch | March 23, 2016

Kids’ Easter Egg & Cookie Decorating Party – Thursday, 5-7pm – Bring the whole family to The Root Cellar and sip on milk from Maple View Farm while you decorate Easter-themed fare. Orange County Easter Egg Hunt – Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm – Bring your Easter basket and hunt for over 12,000 […]

5 Local Finds You’ll Love

By Andrea Griffith Cash | March 18, 2016

<– “Aurora Borealis” flower wall art by Miho Unexpected Things, $58. Ackland Museum Store. Eangee lamp, made from real leaves, $65. SallyMack –> <– The Flying Pepper Tobago Vodka (.75L), $29.95. Fair Game Beverage Company Cap sleeve boat neck dress, $245. J. McLaughlin –>               […]

Weekend Best Bets: Paintings, Parks & St. Patty’s

By Jenny Hunt | March 15, 2016

St. Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting – Thursday, 5pm – Remember to wear something green for this traditional feast on the holiday honoring Ireland’s patron saint! John David Bleuer will be pouring some of Fullsteam’s favorite beersSouthern Season; University Place, 201 S Estes Dr.; Free; southernseason.com Be Loud Sophie! Benefit Concert […]

Mayor Pam Hemminger: What I’ve Learned in My First 90 Days

By Mark | March 14, 2016

Being mayor will always be one of the greatest honors of my life. While it was disappointing not to be re-elected in November, I have always admired Pam Hemminger. Having served on our local school board and as a member of the Orange County Commissioners, Pam’s leadership bona fides were […]

Can This CHHS Grad Lead UNC-W to March Madness Glory?

By Martha Upton | March 11, 2016

On Monday, UNC-W beat Hofstra thanks to a late-in-overtime three-pointer from this Chapel Hill High grad. We spoke to Denzel in our March issue to see what got him there. After being picked for the March Madness tournament, this underdog team will play Duke on Thursday, March 17. When we last […]

Why Your Next Stay-cation Spot Should Be the Carolina Basketball Museum

By Jessica Stringer | March 9, 2016

I’ve jumped around at dozens of home games, had my picture taken with Roy and was in Detroit for the lopsided National Championship win in 2009. But the one thing I hadn’t crossed off my Carolina basketball bucket list? Visiting the mecca of memorabilia adjacent to the Dean E. Smith Center. […]

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