All Events - Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Calendar

Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 - Readers Theatre at Lunch

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The beloved play—reading series for and by older adults. Bring a sack lunch and visit with other theatre—lovers. 12:30pm Show.

Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 - John Brown in African American Memory

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Zoe Trodd and Blake Gilpin, post—doctoral fellows at the Center for the Study of the American South, will deliver the Hutchins Lecture on the importance of John Brown.

Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 - The Taylor Family in Chapel Hill

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The very musical Taylor family lived in Chapel Hill in the 1950s and 1960s while Dr. Isaac Taylor was on the faculty, and eventually the dean of the UNC Medical School. Isaac and Trudy Taylor's children have all been musicians (Alex, James, Kate, Livingston and Hugh) as have many of their grandchildren. This program will feature a film by Liz Witham, award—winning documentary filmmaker and daughter of Kate Taylor, about her mother and other Taylors in Chapel Hill and the Taylors' long—time home, Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Kate Taylor also will perform, and she and Liz will answer questions. The even begins with a reception at 5pm followed by the program at 5:30pm.

Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 - Preventing Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Dr. Andrea Bartoli of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University addresses the topic of genocide. Post—election rioting in Kenya in December 2007 brought pressure on Nairobi, from international and regional diplomats, to end tensions and avert bloodshed on a massive scale. What lessons can be learned from the intervention in Kenya? What does it mean for the UN's emerging 'responsibility to protect' doctrine? This event is sponsored by Great Decisions Program and the Parr Center for Ethics.

Tuesday, February 09th, 2010 - Jennifer Larmore, mezzo—soprano

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Renowned for her baroque and bel canto coloratura roles, Jennifer Larmore's prodigious vocal gifts, acting talents, natural beauty and emotional connection have propelled her to international stardom.  For more information, please visit http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ or call 919—843—3333.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 - Readers Theatre at Lunch

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The beloved play—reading series for and by older adults. Bring a sack lunch and visit with other theatre—lovers. 12:30pm Show.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 - The Social Security Act: The Jewel in the Crown of American Social Welfare

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The GAA's Carolina College for Lifelong Learning presents this sdiscussion of the origins of Social Security by Andrew Dobelstein, author of 'Understanding the Social Security Act: The Foundations of Social Welfare for America in the 21st Century'.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 - Play Making Workshop at Kidzu

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Kidzu Children's Museum and PlayMakers Repertory Theatre are partnering for the first time to combine their expertise in 'Play Making' and offer a dramatic art workshop for young children. Set against the backdrop of the Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons' set, children will have the opportunity to warm—up and perform on stage with one of PlayMakers company members, who will lead the workshop in a series of fun improvisational games meant to bring out the performer in all of us.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 - UNC Men's Basketball

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Duke at UNC/Chapel Hill

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 - PlayMakers Performs 'All My Sons' by Arthur Miller

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

This Pulitzer Prize—winning play deals with the consequences of a business decision that rocks the foundations of a World War II—era family and sends shockwaves out to the larger world. Wed—Sat, 8pm; Sat—Sun, 2 pm.

Thursday, February 11th, 2010 - Preschool Painting: The Love of Art/Painting Portraits Together