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Weekend Best Bets: Baseball, Barbecue and Beethoven

By Julia Baker | March 9, 2016

Meet Our Heroes Reception – Thursday, 5-8pm – Celebrate the heroes who inspire the sixth grade students at Durham Academy. Artist Peg Gignoux coached the group of students as they constructed handmade, illustrated pop-up books that featured the heroes in their lives. These unique books will be on display until […]

A Mediterranean Affair Benefiting TABLE

By Caroline Roessler | March 8, 2016

Dinner-goers from across the community gathered at Mediterranean Deli for a night of dining and dancing in support of TABLE’s mission of providing healthy, emergency food aid every week to hungry children – an issue that TABLE Community Outreach Coordinator Suzi Palladino says affects 30 percent of local grade school […]

Kidzu Celebrates a Decade of Serving Children in Chapel Hill

By Laura Zolman Kirk | March 7, 2016

Kidzu celebrated its 10th birthday this March. In a party that involved lots of singing and jumping, giggles and sparkles, the University Place-located children’s museum blew out the candles to a decade of serving the children of Chapel Hill. Kidzu’s 10th Birthday Lilly and Jadin Parker pose with Premier Children’s […]

Conan O’Brien, Coaches of the Year and a Nobel Prize-winning Chemist (and Other Chapel Hill Chatter)

By Chapel Hill Magazine | March 3, 2016

Brushes with Fame DSI Comedy alum Diana Chang had very NSFW driving lessons from her boss Conan O’Brien and a little help from Kevin Hart and Ice Cube on a January episode of “CONAN.” As of press time, the video had been viewed on YouTube 23.5 million times. Flyleaf Books‘ […]

Weekend Best Bets: Disney, Dr. Seuss & Downton Abbey

By Caroline Roessler | March 3, 2016

Sports Writer John Feinstein at Flyleaf – Thursday, 7-8pm – Don’t miss the chance to get an inside scoop on ACC basketball’s greatest rivalry from #1 New York Times bestseller John Feinstein as he discusses his book The Legends Club: Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Valvano, and an Epic College Basketball Rivalry. Flyleaf Books, […]

PTA Thrift Shop Throws Fab Birthday Bash

By Sophia Lucente | February 29, 2016

Community members and public officials alike gathered in honor of the PTA Thrift Shop for the association’s 2016 Birthday Bash fundraiser on Saturday night. The Carolina Club offered food and libations, and the evening’s festivities included a silent auction featuring all things Chapel Hill/Carrboro, a 50/50 raffle benefiting PTA Thrift […]

5 Events Not to Miss in March

By Jessica Stringer | February 26, 2016

St. Patrick’s Day Beer Pairing MARCH 17, 6PM southernseason.com Remember to wear something green for this traditional feast on the holiday honoring Ireland’s patron saint! The tasty menu includes dishes like shepherd’s pie and chocolate Guinness stout cake – each paired with beer. Tickets: $45. Author Stephanie Evanovich MARCH 17, 7PM flyleafbooks.com […]

Weekend Best Bets: Baseball, Bramble Rose & Birthday Bash

By Nikki Murdoch | February 25, 2016

Wine & Beer meet Cheese Fundraiser – Thursday, 6:30-9pm – Help a child attend Aldersgate Church preschool while tasting carefully selected pairings curated by Alexander Kast of Goat Lady Dairy and Elizabeth Cooper of Southern Season. The tastings will be followed by a fun social hour with drinks and The […]

Female Leaders Receive Advice from Former N.C. Governor Bev Perdue

By Jessica Stringer | February 22, 2016

Female business owners, elected officials and others gathered for the Women in Business & Leadership Symposium at The Carolina Inn. Attendees enjoyed seeing old friends and making new connections over tea and lunch in the Chancellors’ Ballroom. Speaker Robin Whitsell of Whitsell Innovations told the audience that “it’s OK to […]

Weekend Best Bets: Folk Art, Fannie Breeze and “Wine and Cheese, Please”

By Martha Upton | February 17, 2016

39th Carolina Jazz Festival – Thursday through Saturday, 11am – From jazz improvisation to the UNC Faculty Jazz Ensemble, the Carolina Jazz Festival has something for everyone. The event will culminate in a performance by the Count Basie Orchestra joined by Dianne Schurr and the New York Voices. Check online […]

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