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“Sense of Place” Exhibit Highlights Hillsborough Architecture
by Patty Griffin | May 14 2012
In collaboration with local, award-winning architect Fred Stewart, the Orange County Historical Museum (OCHM) is pleased to present a temporary exhibit on historical architecture and restoration in Hillsborough – “A Sense of Place” – opening May 15th. The exhibit explores the histories behind a number of structures, such as the Methodist Church, Masonic Hall, Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church, and the Colonial Inn. The exhibit also highlights a few of the architects, builders, and designers responsible for Hillsborough’s classical look and most recognizable homes and buildings.
“A Sense of Place” runs through August 15th. The Orange County Historical Museum is located at 201 N. Churton Street. Hours Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm.
In collaboration with “A Sense of Place” at the Orange County Historical Museum, Architect Fred Stewart will give a presentation on his restoration and design processes including some of his work on historic homes in Hillsborough. The talk will be held at the Masonic Lodge at 142 West King Street at 2:00 pm on June 10, and will be followed by a house tour to showcase some of Mr. Stewart’s work.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at the Museum or can be reserved until June 9at the Museum or by phone at (919) 723-2201. Pre-ordered and reserved tickets are $20 and tickets at the door will be $25. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, visit http://www.orangenchistory.org/.
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In the News
by Patty Griffin | May 11 2012
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UNC Graduation is May 13
by Patty Griffin | May 02 2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Commencement Weekend 2012 will be held on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13. The main University ceremony will begin at 9:30 Sunday morning, May 13, in Kenan Stadium. No tickets are needed and the ceremony is open to the public. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will deliver the commencement address.
Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) will provide Tar Heel Express Shuttle Service from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13, for the UNC-Chapel Hill Commencement Ceremony at Kenan Stadium.
CHT shuttles will operate from the University Mall (201 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill – lot next to Dillard’s) and the Friday Center (100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill) park and ride lots to Kenan Stadium on Stadium Drive (Gate 2). Buses will run every 10 to 15 minutes, providing continuous and fully accessible service between the park and rides and Kenan Stadium. The shuttles and parking at the University Mall and the Friday Center will be FREE.
Riders, especially graduates, are encouraged to arrive at the park and ride lots at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the ceremony to allow for possible traffic delays.
For those wishing to stay on campus longer, Carolina Livery will provide shuttle service from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Carolina Livery shuttles will loop campus making stops at the Student Union, the Old Well on Cameron Avenue and the Dean E. Smith Center and returning to University Mall and the Friday Center park and ride lots.
For more on the Tar Heel Express Shuttle Service, please visit the CHT website at http://www.chtransit.org or call 919-969-4900. For additional information on the UNC-Chapel Hill Commencement Ceremony, please visit http://www.unc.edu/commencement/.
The following hotels and properties have reported some rooms available for Spring 2012 Graduation Weekend.
Aloft Chapel Hill Hotel has rooms available all three nights. (919) 932-7772
Chapel Hill University Inn has rooms. (919) 929-2171.
Courtyard by Marriott has rooms available on Friday night May 11. (919) 883-0700.
Days Inn on Fordham Blvd has a few rooms available. (919) 929-3090.
The Franklin Hotel in downtown Chapel Hill has two rooms available Friday night May 11 through Sunday night May 13. (919) 442-9000.
Hampton Inn Chapel Hill on 15-501 (Fordham Blvd) has 2 smoking rooms available for Saturday May 12 and about 12 assorted rooms for Friday and Sunday. (919) 968-3000.
Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel has rooms available on Sunday May 13 and on Thursday May 10 if coming early. (919) 968-4900.
The Chapel Hill Inntown within walking distance to the campus has a 2-bedroom condo available. Call (919) 933-5296.
Call for availability at How Suite It Is (919) 923-6787.
The Holiday Inn Express in Hillsborough has several rooms for both Saturday May 12 and Sunday May 13. Hillsborough is about 12 miles north of Chapel Hill. Call (919) 644-7997.
To learn more about the properties, click http://www.visitchapelhill.org/lodging and click on the links on left hand side.
Photo by UNC
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Last Fridays Return to Hillsborough April 27
by Patty Griffin | April 23 2012
From the Hillsborough Arts Council
It is time again for Hillsborough’s wonderful warm weather festival – Last Fridays, organized by the Hillsborough Arts Council. 2012 marks the 14th season of this terrific event that runs from April through September. Each month a new band headlines the fiesta with a free performance on the historic Old Courthouse lawn in downtown Hillsborough. Rounding out the festival are additional musicians, food and art vendors, an art walk, a pie contest, and much more! Come to downtown Hillsborough on April 27 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
Talented singer/songwriter and Raleigh native Jeanne Jolly will headline in April. Her knockout vocals, compared at times to Alison Krauss and Patsy Cline, can range from a full power delivery to a song full of tenderness, and her lyrics tell emotional musical stories that resonate down to listeners’ hearts.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Everyone is welcome to join the Wes May and Brigitte Schubert’s Family Drum Circle behind the Courthouse during each Hillsborough’s Last Friday. No experience is necessary….bring your drums and dancing feet! Your participation is wildly encouraged! “Miss Kat’s Rhythm & Movement Class” will be hosting 20 minute movement sessions for children on the lawn of the old courthouse.
ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
Weaver Street Market will have live music outside from 6-8pm featuring Sarah Shook and The Devil.
Get Last Fridays season off to a “rocking good start” at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church’s “Tryon Street Stage” with Dr. Drill and the Bits. Zach Drill and friends bring classic rock, blues and originals from their upcoming CD release “What the Doctor Ordered” that they prescribe as a sure cure for the blues. Great music and the traditional “Get the scoop” of free ice cream cones make for a fun evening on the closed street where the entire family can listen, dance, visit and enjoy a spring evening. Music from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
There’s a Pie Contest at Cup A Joe’s on King Street at 6 pm (though beginning in May it will expanded to include a Bake-Off with different themes each month).
April’s Last Fridays Art Walk, in its seventh year as a Last Fridays activity, showcases the talents of local artists in studios and galleries in downtown Hillsborough. Many venues will have artist and opening receptions on April 27 from 6 –9pm.
Also artists and craftspeople will set up their wares on the sidewalks around the Old Courthouse. Also for the April Last Friday, the Orange County Historical Museum and the Burwell School Historic Site will be open for tours. An excellent mix of downtown Hillsborough businesses will be alive with activity. Melissa Designer Jewelry gallery and working studio will feature handmade gold jewelry. Businesses located on both sides of Churton and King Streets will hold extended hours and special offerings during the Last Fridays event.
Plenty of parking during Last Fridays can be found at the Eno River parking deck.
No dogs are permitted in the courthouse area during Last Fridays by order of the police. Thanks for your understanding.
Photo on Homepage – Jeanne Jolly
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Thousands of Runners and Walkers in Chapel Hill April 21
by Patty Griffin | April 16 2012
On Saturday, April 21st, more than 4,200 runners will participate in the 5th annual Wells Fargo Tar Heel 10 Miler Presented by CEP Compression Sportswear, featuring the Fleet Feet Sports 4+ Mile Run. 2012 US Marathon Olympic Trials Champion, Meb Keflezighi will be the Official Starter for this landmark event.
In addition to its Kenan Stadium start and finish, the course will take runners through the UNC campus, downtown Chapel Hill, and through the historic Gimghoul, Greenwood, and Laurel Hill neighborhoods. Runners are asked to begin lining up behind the start line between 7:00-7:15 AM. The parking lots by the Dean Smith Center will be the designated event parking lots for runners.
In keeping with Endurance Magazine’s mission to support local community organizations through its events, the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA’s We Build People Campaign, and the Challenged Athlete Foundation’s Operation Rebound Campaign are the charitable beneficiaries of this year’s event.
Visit http://tarheel10miler.com/. If you are along the course, come out and cheer the runners on.
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