It would have been impossible to match the energy of sisters Avia Attucks and Aspyn Attucks as they buzzed around the new exhibits at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, getting a boost from their parents when they wanted a closer look. The planetarium reopened in November with reduced admission capacity and timed tickets after months of renovations. Read more about what’s new – and what the sisters thought of their visit – on page 26.
We round out the rest of our Kids & Family edition with a few other heartwarming stories: An all-kid theater troupe put on plays last fall to cheer up their Morgan Creek neighbors; the Steffens siblings, who not only adjusted to regular online learning but also continued their Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts lessons virtually; and finally, two high schoolers used their love of video games to make birthdays special for a dozen kids last year by building Minecraft realms to move parties to a digital format. Even in times like these, kids prove just how resilient and adaptable they are. It’s certainly an inspiration to see. – Jessica Stringer
22 ‘There’s No Place Like Home’
A troupe of Morgan Creek kids stays connected with self-directed plays
26 The Final Frontier
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s new additions aim to educate and entertain visitors of all ages
32 Going Platinum
Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts has taught musical excellence for two decades
34 Block Party
Kids connect with friends over virtual birthday parties designed by a brother-and-sister team
46 Local Color
A Hillsborough mural reflects its community
52 Walk It Out
Trek around the town of Carrboro
56 Downtown Luxury
Steel Roots Home Decor designer helped make this empty condo feel like home
60 Labor of Love
An architect and a designer built a hillside home for their family in Carrboro
81 How We Celebrate Now
Heart of NC Weddings magazine publisher shares her perspective on the new world of weddings
DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS
8 About Town
Events not to miss
16 Noted
What we’ve heard around town …
20 What We’re Eating
News from our restaurant community, plus a dish we love
75 Joyous Cooking: Comfort Food
87 Weddings
Kristen Summey & Kameron Winburn
Erienne Bauers & Matthew Patterson
PEOPLE & PLACES
12 Orange Chatham Association of Realtors’ Annual Day of Service
