Event Calendar
Event Calendar
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Tuesday, September 09th, 2008
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Oriental Carpet Illustrated Presentation
'Orient Express: Looking for Carpets in All the Right Places' will be presented with slides by noted expert Dr. Douglas Lay based on his personal experiences over the last 45 years. Wine and hors d'oeuvres served.
Leland Little Auction Gallery - 246 South Nash St - Hillsborough
(919) 644-1243 Website
Free.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
TBA
Deep Dish Theater Production
Performance of ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ by Carlo Goldoni, a quirky, zany comedy (with lots of juggling) that paved the way for the Marx Brothers, Charlie Chaplin and Lucille Ball. Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Box office open Wed-Sat, 3-6pm.)
Deep Dish Theater Company - 201 South Estes Dr - Chapel Hill
(919) 968-1515 - Website
Tickets, $14-$18.
TBA
Theatre Production and Panel Discussion
'In the Continuum' dramatizes the powerful story of two black women, one in south central Los Angeles and the other in Zimbabwe, whose contemporaneous diagnosis of the HIV virus bring the international AIDs epidemiic down to human terms.
UNC Center for Dramatic Art - Country Club Rd - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-7529 - Website
Tickets, $24-32.
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
07:30 PM
Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet
Singer-songwriter Washburn creates raw, inventive, cross-cultural takes on traditional folk and old-time music, also featuring banjoist Bela Fleck, fiddler Casey Driessen and cellist Ben Sollee.
UNC Memorial Hall - East Cameron Ave - Chapel Hill
(919) 843-3333 - Website
Call for costs.
TBA
Deep Dish Theater Production
Performance of ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ by Carlo Goldoni, a quirky, zany comedy (with lots of juggling) that paved the way for the Marx Brothers, Charlie Chaplin and Lucille Ball. Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Box office open Wed-Sat, 3-6pm.)
Deep Dish Theater Company - 201 South Estes Dr - Chapel Hill
(919) 968-1515 - Website
Tickets, $14-$18.
TBA
Theatre Production and Panel Discussion
'In the Continuum' dramatizes the powerful story of two black women, one in south central Los Angeles and the other in Zimbabwe, whose contemporaneous diagnosis of the HIV virus bring the international AIDs epidemiic down to human terms.
UNC Center for Dramatic Art - Country Club Rd - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-7529 - Website
Tickets, $24-32.
Friday, September 12th, 2008
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Fridays on the Front Porch
Enjoy live bluegrass music, food and beverage specials and comfortable seating on the shady front porch and lawn of the beautiful historic inn.
The Carolina Inn - 211 Pittsboro St - Chapel Hill
(919) 918-2777 - Website
No cover charge.
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Second Friday Art Walk
More than two dozen art galleries and businesses stay open late for shopping, and many offer live music and refreshments. Map available at each stop.
Various locations - Downtown - Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Website
Free admission.
TBA
Deep Dish Theater Production
Performance of ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ by Carlo Goldoni, a quirky, zany comedy (with lots of juggling) that paved the way for the Marx Brothers, Charlie Chaplin and Lucille Ball. Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Box office open Wed-Sat, 3-6pm.)
Deep Dish Theater Company - 201 South Estes Dr - Chapel Hill
(919) 968-1515 - Website
Tickets, $14-$18.
TBA
Theatre Production and Panel Discussion
'In the Continuum' dramatizes the powerful story of two black women, one in south central Los Angeles and the other in Zimbabwe, whose contemporaneous diagnosis of the HIV virus bring the international AIDs epidemiic down to human terms.
UNC Center for Dramatic Art - Country Club Rd - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-7529 - Website
Tickets, $24-32.
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
2008 Arts at the Meadow
The 7th annual festival will feature arts and crafts, live music, dance, children's activities and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Meadowmont Village - Meadowmont Village Circle - Chapel Hill
Website
10:00 AM
Second Saturday Hillsborough Walking Tour
90 minute guided tour of the historic district. No reservations needed, meet at 150 E. King St. Tours begin at 10:00am & 2:00pm. $5.
Orange County Visitors Center - 150 E. King St. - Hillsborough
(919) 732-8156 - Website
$5
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Colonial Kids Day
Girls and boys 6 to 13 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of Revolutionary and Colonial-style events, including lessons in 18th century social dancing, crafts and a lemonade party with cakes where they can practice their manners. Reservations advised.
Downtown Hillsborough - North Churton St - Hillsborough
(919) 732-2201 - Website
Tickets, $6.
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Voices of Praise Gospel Festival
6th annual event co-sponsored by Gaines Chapel Methodist Church features The Kings of Harmony, Nickie Squires and others. Food available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Efland-Cheeks Community Park - Richmond Rd - Efland
(919) 245-2660 - Website
Free.
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
An Evening With Local Talent
Programs present all kinds of performing and visual artists to entertain and raise awareness of their talents, including actors, musicians, dancers, poets, painters, puppeteers, opera singers, skip ropers and more.
University Mall - 201 South Estes Dr - Chapel Hill
Website
Free.
07:00 PM
Corks for Kids Extravaganza
Wine tasting and auction features more than 65 wines from more than 20 Australian and New Zealand winemakers, plus both a silent and live auction of collectible wines and other rare items. Proceeds benefit the North Carolina Children's Hospital. Hosted by the Chapel Hill Wine Company. Reservations required.
Friday Center for Continuing Education - Friday Center Dr - Chapel Hill
(919) 968-1884 - Website
Per person, $65.
07:00 PM
Stock Car Racing
Get in on all the excitement of late model, limited sportsman, grand stock, pure stock and Southern Ground Pounders at America's fasted 3/8-mile high-banked oval track. Students are age 11-17, and youth 10 and under are free with paid adult.
Orange County Speedway - 9740 NC Highway 57 - Rougemont
(336) 364-1222 - Website
Adults, $10; students, $8; children under 10, free
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fred Raimi and Friends Concert
Performance of works by Britten, Bach and Handel by soprano Jeanne Fischer, violinist Richard Luby and harpsichordist Elaine Funaro.
Gerrard Hall - East Cameron Ave - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-1039 - Website
Free.
TBA
Deep Dish Theater Production
Performance of ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ by Carlo Goldoni, a quirky, zany comedy (with lots of juggling) that paved the way for the Marx Brothers, Charlie Chaplin and Lucille Ball. Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Box office open Wed-Sat, 3-6pm.)
Deep Dish Theater Company - 201 South Estes Dr - Chapel Hill
(919) 968-1515 - Website
Tickets, $14-$18.
TBA
Theatre Production and Panel Discussion
'In the Continuum' dramatizes the powerful story of two black women, one in south central Los Angeles and the other in Zimbabwe, whose contemporaneous diagnosis of the HIV virus bring the international AIDs epidemiic down to human terms.
UNC Center for Dramatic Art - Country Club Rd - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-7529 - Website
Tickets, $24-32.
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
2008 Arts at the Meadow
The 7th annual festival will feature arts and crafts, live music, dance, children's activities and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Meadowmont Village - Meadowmont Village Circle - Chapel Hill
Website
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Jazz & More Sunday Brunch
Enjoy jazz, Celtic, blues, percussion and more music while enjoying hot coffee, fresh baked goods and an assortment of hot a la carte breakfast items.
Weaver Street Market - 101 East Weaver St - Carrboro
(919) 929-0010 - Website
Free admission
TBA
Deep Dish Theater Production
Performance of ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ by Carlo Goldoni, a quirky, zany comedy (with lots of juggling) that paved the way for the Marx Brothers, Charlie Chaplin and Lucille Ball. Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (Box office open Wed-Sat, 3-6pm.)
Deep Dish Theater Company - 201 South Estes Dr - Chapel Hill
(919) 968-1515 - Website
Tickets, $14-$18.
TBA
Theatre Production and Panel Discussion
'In the Continuum' dramatizes the powerful story of two black women, one in south central Los Angeles and the other in Zimbabwe, whose contemporaneous diagnosis of the HIV virus bring the international AIDs epidemiic down to human terms.
UNC Center for Dramatic Art - Country Club Rd - Chapel Hill
(919) 962-7529 - Website
Tickets, $24-32.
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