Event Calendar

Event Calendar

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Thursday, July 29th, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nature Tales: Storytime at the Garden
Parents and their children (ages 3 to 5) are invited every Thursday morning to enjoy nature stories outdoors at the Storyteller's Chair and hands-on explorations and activities throughout the garden. The program is held outside on sunny days and inside if it rains. Attendees should meet in the Pegg Exhibit Hall of the Education Center. Pre-registration and a fee are required. Call (919) 929-0522 to register.

NC Botanical Gardens - 100 Old Mason Farm Rd - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-0522 - Website

05:40 PM

5:40 Music Series at East 54

The ArtsCenter in Carrboro and East 54 brings the best local and regional music to East 54 every other Thursday night for this new music series.  Bring a chair.  Food and drink specials available on the Plaza at East 54.  Birds and Arrows performs.

Future Performers
Aug 12th :: The Moaners
Aug 26th :: Mary Johnson Rockers
Sep 9th :: Jocelyn Arem


East 54 - Plaza at East 54 - Chapel Hill
(919) 929-0660 - Website
Free

07:00 PM

Locally Grown Rooftop Movies and Music

Come to the Wallace Plaza, on top of the Wallace Parking Deck, all summer long for great free outdoor concerts and movies.  The Free Concert Series features three of the Triangle's Top Acts.  Sponsor is Glenn Booth and Local 506.  Concerts start at 7:00. Come enjoy the Beer Garden on the Plaza featuring local offerings from Carolina Brewery along with a selection of wine!  Taste local fare from Chapel Hill restaurants.

This summer's movies will start at sundown and the Varsity on Franklin will be providing concessions at each of the free movies.

JULY 29 - CONCERT - THE OLD CEREMONY WITH RYAN GUSTAFSON.


Wallace Parking Plaza - Wallace Parking Deck - Chapel Hill
(919) 968-2823 - Website
Free

Friday, July 30th, 2010

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Fridays on the Front Porch
Popular end-of-the-work-week celebration that takes place every Friday from 5-8PM.  This fun event features live bluegrass music, a southern picnic buffet, drink specials, and comfortable seating on the shady front porch and lawn. Mel Melton & Wicked Mojos perform.

The Carolina Inn - 211 Pittsboro Street - Chapel Hill
(919) 933-2001 - Website
No cover charge

06:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Almost Andy performed by local Art Fettig

Laugh Out Loud on Last Fridays at the Orange County Historical Museum. Come see a free performance of Almost Andy, featuring Hillsborough's Art Fettig.  This 30 minute skit showcases North Carolina native Andy Griffith. Live Comedy performances at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Photos opportunities are 6-6:30 pm; 7-7:30pm and 8-8:30pm.


Orange County Historical Museum - 201 N. Churton Street - Hillsborough
(919) 732-2201 - Website
Free

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Blue Light Special
Hillsborough Artists Cooperative and The Skylight Gallery features The Blue Light Special. Artist's Flea Market to raise money for the Skylight Gallery's picture-hanging system. Reception is 6 - 9pm. For more information call (919) 929-2691 or (919) 644-8637.

Hillsborough Artists Cooperative/Skylight Gallery - 102 W. King Street - Hillsborough
Website

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Last Fridays Art Walk
The July 30 Art Walk showcases the talents of local artists in studios and galleries in downtown Hillsborough. Many venues will have artist and opening receptions from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Brochures with a map of the Last Fridays Art Walk are available at any of the participating venues or online at the website below.

Downtown Hillsborough - Churton and King Streets - Hillsborough
(919) 643-2500 - Website
Free

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Last Fridays at the Orange County Historical Museum
Come see 'Almost Andy' performed by local Art Fettig. This skit showcases North Carolina native Andy Griffith.

Orange County Historical Museum - 201 N Churton St - Hillsborough
(919) 732-2201 - Website

06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Going to Town, an Exhibition of Eccentric and Eclectic Art by the Barn Show Folks
An evening of eccentric and eclectic art created by Anne Gregory-Bepler, Chris Carver, Tama Hochbaum, Renee Montague and chance Murray.  Exhibition opening during Last Fridays on July 30.

Renee Montague Studio - 132 W. King Street - Hillsborough
(919) 485-9754 - Website
Free

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Last Friday Celebration - New Exhibit, The Burwell Family; A Genealogy
The Burwell School Historic Site presents the opening of a new temporary exhibit, The Burwell Family; A Genealogy. The exhibit will officially open on Friday, July 30, 2010 with free docent led tours, an old-fashioned lemonade and watermelon party, seed spittin' contests, and prizes for participants during Hillsborough's Last Friday celebration. The exhibit chronicles the family history of the Burwell, Bedell, Bott, Higginson, Robertson, and Spottswood families from colonial history until the early 20th century, family memorabilia, photographs, original letters, and other resources will be incorporated into this educational exhibit. Come and learn about the family that was so instrumental in women's education in North Carolina, and perhaps, learn a little about your own genealogy! Activities and tours will be from 6:30-8pm.  Free parking available. For more information, please call 919-732-7451.

The Burwell School Historic Site - 319 N Churton St - Hillsborough
(919) 732-7451 - Website
Free

06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Last Fridays in Hillsborough
Music - Killer Filler is an all-instrumental five-piece outfit that melds Memphis soul and California surf music. Original songs by bandleader Crispy Bess include Funk, twang, jazz, lounge and swing! See art exhibiton openings during the Art Walk, and vendors, musicians and craftspeople who set up their wares on the sidewalk. All that and a Pie Contest, at Cup a Joe with judging at 6 pm. Wine tasting at Weaver Street Market 5-7 pm and events at the Orange County Historical Museum and the Burwell School Historic Site.  Come join the Hillsborough Community in a fun-filled family street party!

Downtown Hillsborough - Churton St & King Streets - Hillsborough
(919) 643-2500 - Website
Free

08:00 PM

Music - Open Eye Cafe
Audrey Auld - singer/songwriter

Open Eye Cafe - 101 S Greensboro St - Carrboro
(919)968-9410 - Website

09:00 PM

Music - Local 506
The Tell / Sinful Savage Tigers

Local 506 - 506 W Franklin St - Chapel Hill
(919) 942-5506 - Website
Tickets $5

09:30 PM

Music - Blue Bayou Club
Willie Heath Neal with John Howie

Blue Bayou Club - 106 S Churton St - Hillsborough
(919) 732-2555 - Website

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

10:00 AM

Guided Walking Tour of the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery

The historic cemetery is located at the corner of Country Club Road and South Road on the edge of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. The site was part of a land grant given by the State of North Carolina in 1796 to develop the University.  The first recorded burial was in 1798. 

Participants taking the guided tour are asked to meet at the cemetery’s gazebo on South Road at 10 am on Saturdays.  Tour is $5 per person and sponsored by the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill.  For more information, please see the contact information below.

 


Chapel Hill Cemetery - South Road - Chapel Hill
(919) 942-7818 - Website
$5

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Permaculture in the Home Landscape
Permaculture is the harmonious intergration of landscape and people to provide food, energy and shelter in a regenerative manner. Learn to use permaculture design principles to turn a yard into a productive, vibrant garden. After a presentation, Greta Lee, certified permaculture instructor, leads a tour of the Botanical Garden to discuss where permaculture principles have been applied and how they could be applied. A fee is required. Call (919) 962-0522 to register http//ncbg.unc.edu

NC Botanical Garden - 100 Old Mason Farm Rd - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-0522 - Website

10:00 AM

Saturday Free Guided Tours of the North Carolina Botanical Garden
10am and 1:30pm. The morning tour offers an informative, informal view of the display gardens. Learn about our natural habitat gardens, perennial borders, and carnivorous plant collections. The afternoon tour is a behind-the-scenes look at the unique features that make the new Education Center one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the state of North Carolina.

NC Botanical Garden - 100 Old Mason Farm Rd - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-0522 - Website
Free

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Express Yourself & Get Messy with Art at Kidzu!
We will be looking into mexican art, self-portraits and paintings inspired by our families and cultures. Artist of the Month for July is Frida Kahlo.

Kidzu Childrens Museum - 105 E Franklin St - Chapel Hill
(919) 933-1455 - Website

01:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Parade design, costume and giant puppet-making workshop for adults
A comprehensive hands on two day workshop focusing on basic and advanced costume and street size puppet-making skills for adults. Sponsored by the Hillsborough Arts Council as part of the Third Annual Handmade Parade series. Free to teachers, artists and aspiring parade participants. Two Saturdays: July 24 and July 31. Info and registration online at www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org or call (919) 602-2550
or (919) 757-2181.

Central Orange County Recreation Center - 300 W. Tryon Street
(919) 602-2550 - Website
Free to teachers and parade participants

03:00 PM

Estate Treasures Auction
Come join us for a summer celebration with free BBQ, fantastic estate merchandise, and fabulous friends! BBQ will be served at 3pm so plan to make it to the gallery early.

Join us as we feature another collection of fine estate jewelry. Other offerings include paintings, furniture, rugs, works on paper, silver, clocks, decorative accessories, pottery, and more!!! Don't forget about catering from The Wooden Nickel in Hillsborough - the best auction food in the country!! No minimums! Absentee and phone bidding available!

Previews: Friday, July 30, 10am -5pm & Saturday, July 31, 10am-3pm


Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales - 620 Cornerstone Court - Hillsborough
(919) 644-1243 - Website

03:00 PM

Missoula Children's Theatre Production: Alice in Wonderland. Shows at 3 pm and 5:30 pm

MCT returns for a sixth summer to The ArtsCenter!  With a cast of 60 local kids ages 6-18, it’s a terrific ending to a world-wind week with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, this trip to Wonderland is all nonsense with Alice meeting such curious characters as the White Rabbit, the King and Queen of Hearts, a giant Caterpillar, the Duchess, the Cook, the Cheshire Cat, the Gryphon, the Mock Turtle, singing Lobsters, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the March Hare, the Mad Hatter, the Dormouse and Humpty Dumpty and many more!  Nonsense is fun.

Two-show passes: $10, Adults, $5 Students & Members and Regular tickets: $8, Adults, $3 Students & Members


ArtsCenter - 300 G E. Main Street - Carrboro
(919) 929-2787 - Website

07:00 PM

Orange County Speedway Race
America's Fastest 3/8 Track.

LM - Late Models, LSC - Limited Sportsmen, GS - Grand Stock, SPG - Southern Ground Pounders, SS - Street Stock.

Admission - Adult $10; Student - Age 11-17 $8; Youth 10 and under Free.
With ID: Seniors 65 & older, Military, University College Faculty, Staff & Students $5.

7 pm Race Start


Orange County Speedway - 9740 NC Highway 57 - Rougemont
(336) 364-1222 - Website

07:30 PM

House Concert Featuring Ken Kolodner and Robin Bullock
Ken Kolodner (Baltimore, MD) on hammered dulcimer, hammered mbira and fiddle and Robin Bullock (Trip on guitar, cittern, fiddle and piano will perform their wide-ranging repertoire spanning the traditional folk music of many countries, with a focus on Celtic, Appalachian and original music. Pre-paid reservations for this Hillsborough house concert are available at http://www.kenkolodner.com/ via credit card, or call 919.621-0527; $22 at the door space permitting; $20 in advance; $15 for kids under 16.  For questions and to reserve also email Ksmith5306@aol.com


919.621.0527 - Website
$20 in advance, $22 at the door

08:00 PM

Music - Open Eye Cafe
Over the Hill

Open Eye Cafe - 101 S Greensboro St - Carrboro
(919)968-9410 - Website

08:30 PM

Music - Cat's Cradle
Monte Montgomery

Cat's Cradle - 300 E Main St - Carrboro
(919) 967-9053 - Website
Tickets $10 in Advance/$12 Day of Show

09:30 PM

Music - Blue Bayou Club
Hell Camino

Blue Bayou Club - 106 S Churton St - Hillsborough
(919) 732-2555 - Website

Sunday, August 01st, 2010

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Rain Gardening in the South
NC State horticulturists Helen Kraus and Anne Spafford discuss how rain gardening helps use water wisely. Experts at creating beautiful gardens that capture, filter and use water that runs off roofs, driveways and other hardscapes, they address the specific environmental circumstances of Southern gardens; climate, plant selection and soil types. They will offer guidance on constructing a rain garden, from design to post-planting maintenance, including troubleshooting tips. Pre-registration and a fee are required. Call (919) 962-0522 to register. (http://ncbg.unc.edu).

North Carolina Botanical Garden Education Center - 100 Old Mason Farm Rd - Hillsborough
(919) 962-0522 - Website
$20 ($15 for garden members)

07:00 PM

Southern Village 2010 Summer Music Series
Performances are held on the stage at the Village Green in Southern Village.  Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and can bring a picnic or purchase food from any of the Southern Village food establishments. Performances range from rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, folk, classical and more. John Howie and the Sweethearts: Classic Country and Honky-Tonk.

Southern Village - 400 Market Street - Chapel Hill
(919) 969-7301, ext231 - Website
$5

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Did You Know?

Did You Know that first Grand National race at the Historic Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough was held August 7, 1949. Celebrate the automobile at the 4th Annual Historic Speedway Group Racers Reunion and Car Show on August 28. Visit Historic Speedway Group!