The 33rd Annual Sculpture in the Garden show will take place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 12th to December 5th, 2021. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the … [Read more...] about Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden opens September 12
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Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill Oct 16
Enjoy Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill before the football game against Miami on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. The event is free and open to the whole community. Henderson Street will be blocked off from vehicle traffic for this celebration of Carolina Football and the Chapel Hill community. The celebration will take place on Henderson Street and the Peace & Justice Plaza, which is at … [Read more...] about Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill Oct 16
Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Year of the Ox with The Ackland Art Museum
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. Its permanent collection consists of more than 17,000 works of art, featuring North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs), as well as significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and … [Read more...] about Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Year of the Ox with The Ackland Art Museum
Free virtual lunchtime talks with North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Gardens' display gardens have re-opened. Read on to learn about free virtual events, visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Virtual Events Virtual LUNCHBOX Talk: Analyzing the Effects of Urban Noise and Light Pollution on Avian Communities Thursday, February 25th, 2021 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Free, $5 suggested donation Follow above link to … [Read more...] about Free virtual lunchtime talks with North Carolina Botanical Garden
Skywatching: Geminid Meteor Shower with Morehead Planetarium at West Point on the Eno
Morehead Planetarium of UNC presents a FREE skywatching session every month (roughly), weather permitting, at various locations around the region. The time varies according to the season, but each session is scheduled for two hours. Some skywatching sessions are at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area, part of Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. This site has restrooms, a picnic shelter and a sandy … [Read more...] about Skywatching: Geminid Meteor Shower with Morehead Planetarium at West Point on the Eno
Menorah Lighting on UNC Campus
Chabad at UNC/Duke is hosting a Menorah Lighting on the University of North Carolina campus on Monday, December 2nd, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at The Pit, which is in front of the UNC Student Stores, 207 South Road, Chapel Hill. Join UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz in lighting the Menorah. Also, enjoy: Music Latkes Donuts Looking for more … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting on UNC Campus
UNC Symphony Orchestra Concert (and more with UNC Music Department)
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. I'm a big fan of the UNC Music Department. I've been to many concerts and have never been disappointed. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, … [Read more...] about UNC Symphony Orchestra Concert (and more with UNC Music Department)
Music on the Porch: Rachel Baiman April 25 (at UNC)
The Center for the Study of the American South is committed to strong research and scholarship on the history, contemporary experience, diverse cultures, and global context of the South. As part of that commitment, it presents a free concert series, Music on the Porch, at Love House and Hutchins Forum, on Thursdays. 410 East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. The Center also presents other events … [Read more...] about Music on the Porch: Rachel Baiman April 25 (at UNC)
MLK Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
UNC will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one event free and open to the public: MLK Lecture and Awards Ceremony Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 7 p.m. Memorial Hall 114 E Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill Free, but tickets are required. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, author, radio host and Georgetown University sociology professor, will deliver the keynote and … [Read more...] about MLK Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
UNC Symphony Orchestra concert with Marc Callahan, bass-baritone
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. I'm a big fan of the UNC Music Department. I've been to many concerts and have never been disappointed. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is … [Read more...] about UNC Symphony Orchestra concert with Marc Callahan, bass-baritone
