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The British Are Coming to Hillsborough
by Patty Griffin | January 23 2012
Continental and British armies occupied Hillsborough during the Revolutionary War. Commanding figures like Horatio Gates, Nathanael Greene, and Lord General Cornwallis headquartered in the town’s inns and taverns. Cornwallis’ ill-spent week in Hillsborough in February of 1781 eventually culminated in his surrender at Yorktown eight months later.
On Saturday, February 18, from 10 am – 4 pm, the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough will hold its Twelfth Annual Revolutionary War Living History Day. Continental, British and militia reenactors will demonstrate camp life during the Revolutionary War and commemorate General Cornwallis’ encampment in Hillsborough in February 1781 on the grounds of the Alexander Dickson House (ca 1790), 150 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC. Events include marching drills, musket-firing demonstrations and open-flame cooking.
The Alliance’s Revolutionary War Guided Tours will also be held that day, beginning at 11 am and 1 pm. The 60-minute tour showcases Hillsborough’s revolutionary and colonial era sites, while retelling stories of the events that took place in and around the town. Tours cost $5 per person. For more information, call (919) 732-7741.
Photo by David Hunt
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North Carolina Comedy Festival Returns to Carrboro
by Patty Griffin | January 10 2012
The largest comedy festival in the southern U.S. features sketch comedy, standup and improv is February 1-19. The North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival is the brain child of, Zach Ward. He founded DSI Comedy Theater, where he is artistic director, and also started the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival, for which he serves as executive producer. A critically acclaimed comedian, Ward performs locally and around the country.
At the 12th annual NC Comedy Festival in 2012, seven venues host performances in Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Durham and each event celebrates humor in all its forms. Show times vary. Standup Week is February 1-5 featuring Mike Birbiglia, Eddie Brill, Rah Sivaraman, Gaby Dunn, Tom Keller, John Savoy, April Richardson and Tim Hoeckel. Sketch Week is February 8-12 featuring Second City, Paul Thomas, Thunderstoon, Adventures of Whitestache, Boat, and Coach Crotchky. Improv Week is February 14-19 featuring the Magnet Tourco, Two Man Movie, Junior Varsity, Death by Roo Roo, Dual Exhaust and The Chris Gethard Show.
DSI Comedy Theater is located in Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro.
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Chapel Hill’s Martin Luther King Jr Week Activities are Jan 15-20
by Patty Griffin | January 03 2012
Make plans to attend the weeklong Martin Luther King Jr Celebration at UNC-Chapel Hill. Numerous cooperatively planned events, coordinated by UNC’s Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs will take place January 15-20.
The week begins with the 27th annual University/Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Banquet at the Friday Center at 6 pm on January 15 This year’s keynote speaker is Ambassabor James A. Joseph. Ambassador Joseph is Professor of the Practice of Public Policy Studies and Executive Director of the United States- Southern Africa Center for Leadership and Public Values at Duke University. Nominated by President Clinton and confirmed by the United States Senate in December 1995, he was the first and only American ambassador to present his credentials to President Nelson Mandela. Cost is $25 for a ticket. This event is sponsored by The University/Community MLK Planning Corporation and email Mycal Brickhouse.
On January 16 the Chapel Hill-Carrboro and UNC Chapel Hill chapters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will sponsor its annual Martin L. King, Jr. Day Rally, March and Worship Service. Meet for the rally at 9:00 am and then join our march down Franklin Street. The march will end at First Baptist Church at 106 N. Roberson Street where former NC Representative Larry Hall will speak. There will also be choir performance and a brief ceremony honoring those who have served in the military. Sponsor: NAACP Contact: Chavez Adams.
Other events include poetry, oratorical contest, film screening, candlelight vigil, speakers, panel discussions and more. The 31st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture is January 17 at 7:30 pm at Memorial Hall. Civil rights activist and statesman Andrew Young will speak. Young was an aide to King, a congressman and a U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Young also served as the city of Atlanta’s mayor. Today he is a professor at Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. The free public program will begin with a scholarship presentation.
Those planning to attend the Jan. 17 lecture must pick up free tickets at the Memorial Hall box office (919-843-3333), open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. UNC students who show UNC One Cards may get two tickets per card – two cards allowed per student. Others may get two tickets per person. For more information about the lecture, call (919) 962-6962 or visit http://www.unc.edu/diversity/mlkweek.htm.
Andrew Young
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Catch a Tar Heel Basketball Game During the Holidays
by Patty Griffin | December 22 2011
Spending time in Chapel Hill and Orange County during the holidays? Think you can’t get tickets to see the Tar Heel men’s basketball team play? Well think again. There are a few more opportunities to see Carolina play in the Dean Smith Center during December and early January before the start of the spring semester. Upcoming games include December 29 – Elon 7 pm, January 1 – Monmouth 3 pm, January 7 – Boston College 2:30 pm, and January 10 – Miami 9 pm.
There are also a few women’s basketball games in town. Upcoming home games include December 29 – . Savannah State 2, December 30 – NC Central 7 pm, January 2 – Miami 7 pm, January 8 – Maryland 1 pm and January 12 – Clemson 7 pm. All the UNC Women’s games are in Carmichael Arena on the UNC campus.
For ticket availability, visit http://www.tarheelblue.com.
Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images
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See Carolina Inn’s 12 Days of Christmas through December 31
by Patty Griffin | December 22 2011
The Carolina Inn celebrates the season with enchanting decorations inspired by the traditional holiday song, The Twelve Days of Christmas. A vision of seasonal wonder will be displayed throughout the Inn. See the beautiful decorations daily through December 31, 2011 from 8 am – 10 pm. You’ll see beautiful trees, beautifully appointed holiday decor, gingerbread houses and more. Also, see newly commissioned artist, potter Betsy Blythe Vaden’s Three French Hens, showcasing the third day of Christmas.
A self-guided map is available for you to tour at your leisure. The Carolina Inn is at 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill. For information, visit http://www.12daysevents.com or call (919) 918-2715.
Photo on front of Three French Hens
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