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by Patty Griffin | August 28 2010

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Sculpture in the Garden Begins 22nd Year

by Patty Griffin | August 28 2010

From NC Botanical Garden
Every fall, for more than twenty years, the display gardens at the North Carolina Botanical Garden have sprouted a crop of unique art creations. Nearly 50 one-of-a kind sculptures placed amid the native wildflowers and shrubs delight garden visitors for two months. The 22nd Annual “Sculpture in the Garden” exhibition opens with a special reception on Friday, September 10, from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited to preview the art, meet the artists, and share in the excitement as awards for Best in Show, First Place, and merit and theme awards are announced.

The invitational show runs through Saturday November 13 and will feature work by 29 North Carolina artists interpreting the theme “Celebrating Life Forces.” Sculptures come in a variety of media – from stone to stainless steel, concrete to clay, wood to recycled aluminum. Be sure to visit more than once during the two-month exhibition: the pieces seem to look different as fall colors come on and seeds ripen.

The N.C. Botanical Garden, part of UNC, is located off the US 15-501 Bypass at Old Mason Farm Road. Admission to the Botanical Garden, as well as to the sculpture exhibition, is free.

For more information, call 919-962-0522 or visit http://www.ncbg.unc.edu

Photo of “Balance” by Tinka Jordy, was the Best in Show in the 2009 Sculpture in the GardenGarden

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Meet the Football Tar Heels on August 28

by Patty Griffin | July 28 2010

From UNC Atheltic Communications

The 2010 University of North Carolina football team will host “Meet The Heels” Saturday, August 28, at Kenan Stadium. Gates 2, 5, and 6 open for the general public at 5 p.m. and the team will be introduced by Woody Durham at 6 p.m. Players will be available for autographs at 6:15 p.m.

A Carolina Kids Zone will be located in the east end of Kenan Stadium with inflatable games and other activities for kids of all ages and will remain open until 7 p.m. Free Carolina football trading cards, schedule cards and posters will be available while supplies last.

Concession stands and restroom facilities on the south side will be open. Public parking is available for $5 per car in the Rams Head Deck and the new Bell Tower Deck, and for free in the Craige, Cardinal and Jackson parking decks off Manning Drive.

The UNC Kids Club will hold its annual kickoff event at 4 p.m. at the stadium. For more information on joining the UNC Kids Club, go to http://www.tarheelblue.com/carolinakidsclub. In case of inclement weather, stay tuned to TarHeelBlue.com for updated information.

Single game football tickets for North Carolina’s home football games will go on sale beginning July 31 at 10 am. based on availability. Single-game tickets will be available exclusively at http://www.TarHeelBlue.com, the official website of the North Carolina Athletic Department or by calling 1-800-722-HEEL. All single game tickets are $50.

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UNC Football Season Kicks Off in September

by Patty Griffin | June 01 2010

The 2010 Football Season begins for the UNC Tar Heels September 4 vs. LSU in Atlanta. Carolina’s first home game is September 18 versus Georgia Tech. Other home games are October 2 – East Carolina University, October 9 – Clemson, October 30 – William & Mary, November 13 – Virginia Tech and November 20 – Duke. Make sure you have your tickets and lodging reservations in Orange County for an exciting home schedule.

Homecoming Weekend is October 29-31. The theme is Carolina Homecoming 2010: Take It All In. There will be mixers, tailgate parties, homecoming parade, the Bell Tower Climb and much more.

If you haven’t been back to Chapel Hill in a while, you’ll find lots of new restaurants and fun activities to explore. Also, a warm Tar Heel welcome goes out to William & Mary Fans. Click on the lodging page Orange County Accommodations and make your reservations today.

For game tickets visit http://www.tarheelblue.com

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Weaver Street Market Celebrates 22 Years

by Patty Griffin | June 01 2010

Twenty-two years ago, Weaver Street Market opened as a cooperatively owned grocery store in Carrboro. To celebrate this anniversary, the Co-op will offer raffles, free birthday cake, tastings and gather owners and customers for a photoshoot.

Enjoy day-long specials of a regular cup of coffee for 75 cents and Weaver Street Market cookies for 50 cents on Monday, June 21.

On Thursday June 24, owners and customers are invited to be a part of the picture by gathering on the lawn in Carrboro for a giant photoshoot – potentially over 10,000 neighbors and friends. Everyone is welcome; the photo will be taken at 7 pm.

All week long enjoy tastings, balloons, and every time you shop at any WSM location enter a drawing for a gift basket filled with locally produced goodies. Winner will be chosen at random from all the entries on Monday, June 28.

Cake will be served at the Southern Village location on Tuesday, June 22, from 5-7 pm and at the Carrboro location on Wednesday, June 23 from 5-7 pm, and at the Hillsborough store on Thursday June 24 from 5-7 pm.

For more information visit http://www.weaverstreetmarket.coop.

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