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by Patty Griffin | February 01 2012
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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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Top 12 in 2012
by Tina Fuller | January 06 2012
Got your To Do List for 2012? Does it include enjoying Music, Art, Theatre, History, Hiking, Special Events, Beer and Basketball? You can find all that and more in Orange County, NC. There are tons of things to do in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough in this year. Here are a few ideas to help you get started in planning your visit. Click on list below.
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Food Tours Available in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough
by Patty Griffin | January 03 2012
Make your New Year’s Resolution to try a number of restaurants in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough that you haven’t before. Or make plans to return to a favorite spot. To make things easier for you, why don’t you pariticpate in one of the great food tours in the area.
The Triangle Food Tour offers the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Walking Tour. For information, visit http://www.Trianglefoodtour.com. The tours are Saturdays at 2:15 pm for up to 10 people. Cost $35 per person (+ $2.60 svc chg), includes all tastings at 6-8 restaurants. 3 hour tour rain or shine. Walk through the downtown streets of Chapel Hill & Carrboro pausing 6-8 times for sample tastings and personal insights from a cross-section of this area’s finest and most unique establishments. Along the way, the streetscapes and local character will combine to reveal how unique and different each are despite their close proximity. Meet 10-15 minutes before departure at The Franklin Hotel lobby, 311 W. Franklin Street. Reserve on-line and pay a minimum of 24 hours in advance of tour date.
The Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours are in Chapel Hill, Carrboro as well as Hillsborough. Visit http://www.Tastecarolina.net. Culinary Carrboro & Chapel Hill Tour is Saturdays from 11 am – 2:15 pm (and weekdays by appointment). Cost is $42.50, $44.98 with service fee. This tour is between 1.5 and 2 miles of walking rain or shine. Stroll Carrboro/ Chapel Hill for gourmet delights from an insiders’ perspective. Meet 15 minutes before departure in front of Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. Reserve online in advance. Public parking lot beside Open Eye Cafe.
The Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour is also Saturdays from 11 am – 2:15 pm (and weekdays by appointment). Cost is $42.50, $44.98 with service fee. This tour is about 2 miles of walking rain or shine. Fantastic restaurants and plenty of history. Meet 15 minutes before departure in front of Saratoga Grill, 108 S. Churton St, Hillsborough. Reserve online in advance. Public parking is available along the street or in nearby lots.
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