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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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
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
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
Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)
Celebrate an early Chanukkah with Chabad at UNC/Duke and UNC Chancellor Roberts. The Grand Menorah Lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The celebration will also include latkes and fresh baked donuts. If you're a student at UNC, this is a chance to enjoy a communal Chanukkah celebration before exam days and Winter Break. Hanukkah begins the evening of … [Read more...] about Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Free and low-priced concerts with UNC Music Department this fall
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. These concerts are always enjoyable. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is also a great resource to the community. The music department … [Read more...] about Free and low-priced concerts with UNC Music Department this fall
Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20
PDA Research Café is a free series, organized by postdocs, to share the exciting research being carried out at UNC with the local community. All talks are delivered by engaging professionals who are leading experts in their fields of research. No background knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome. The next PDA Research Café takes place Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20
UNC Summer Jazz Workshop: Latin Jazz Dance Night (and more)
UNC Music Department is holding their annual Summer Jazz Workshop the week of June 24 to 28, 2024. The workshop on The University of North Carolina's Chapel Hill campus is a five-day jazz program for students a wide range of ages. In addition to the programming for the students, the Summer Jazz Workshop features FREE events in the evenings for the general public. You can see the public … [Read more...] about UNC Summer Jazz Workshop: Latin Jazz Dance Night (and more)
