University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting an art history lecture on January 23, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 215 Phillips Hall, 120 E Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The lecture is free and open to the community. The speaker will be Sylvia Houghteling, of Bryn Mawr College. The topic is "The Ecology of Ephemeral Dyes: Textile Colorants Beyond Colonial Trade … [Read more...] about Lecture in Art History at UNC — open to community
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Free Yoga at Gregg Museum Jan. 15
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Current and Upcoming Exhibits Material … [Read more...] about Free Yoga at Gregg Museum Jan. 15
Hanes Art Center: Reception for Llevame Pa’l Monte (The Mountains Are Calling and I Must Go) by Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz on Feb. 6
Hanes Art Center, 115 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is showing Llevame Pa’l Monte (The Mountains Are Calling and I Must Go) by Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz in the John and June Allcott Gallery. The reception and gallery talk takes place February 6, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. More info. (Note: this is a rescheduled … [Read more...] about Hanes Art Center: Reception for Llevame Pa’l Monte (The Mountains Are Calling and I Must Go) by Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz on Feb. 6
Epiphany Lessons and Carols at Duke University Chapel
Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, is often filled with music, and much of the time it's available for the public to listen to, for free. During weekdays, there is typically a 15-minute Carillon recital at 5 p.m. Events at Duke Chapel See all upcoming events on the Duke University Chapel website. Here's some of what's coming up: Duke Chorale Holiday Concert with … [Read more...] about Epiphany Lessons and Carols at Duke University Chapel
The 21st Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 1 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
The Krispy Kreme Challenge was started by NC State students with a passion for running and for doughnuts. The race puts your stomach, not just your legs, to the test. As they say, it is a "unique challenge of both athletic and gastrointestinal skill." The Krispy Kreme Challenge requires participants to run 2.5 miles, starting at the Memorial Belltower on the NC State campus, at 2011 … [Read more...] about The 21st Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 1 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
Nature Tales: Winter in the Woods at North Carolina Botanical Garden Jan. 3
North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Gardens Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when required.) … [Read more...] about Nature Tales: Winter in the Woods at North Carolina Botanical Garden Jan. 3
Free concert by Durham Medical Orchestra — Orchestrating Change: A Concert for Climate Action
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Free concert by Durham Medical Orchestra — Orchestrating Change: A Concert for Climate Action
JC Raulston Arboretum: Garden Story Walk, Scavenger Hunt, more…
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about JC Raulston Arboretum: Garden Story Walk, Scavenger Hunt, more…
36th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
The 36th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 15 to December 8, 2024. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: The Garden is closed on Mondays and University holidays, including Thanksgiving. The images in … [Read more...] about 36th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkFriday, December … [Read more...] about Free skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Little River Regional Park Dec. 6
