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Southern Neighbor Calendar of Area Events CALL FOR ENTRIES: NC STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY CHATHAMARTS SUSTAINABLE CINEMA SERIESChathamArts is seeking the best of short film projects from North Carolina collegiate students. We want to see your amazing, inspiring, thought provoking, culture poking, sensitive, sarcastic, funny, poignant, informative, enlightening works in documentary, narrative, experimental and animation that showcase the creativity and technical skills coming out of our state’s art, animation and film programs. We’ll be screening selected works March 30th, 7 pm at the Fearrington Barn as part of the ChathamArts Sustainable Cinema Series that features the best in independent NC film. Submit films/animation 20 minutes or less that were made as a student(s) of a North Carolina college or university since 2004. Please submit only completed works with final sound and picture edits. Deadline for submissions is February 24, 2010. Download the Entry form and guidelines at www.chathamarts.org/programs/sustainablecinema.html January 11, 2010 - February 24, 2010 all day Fearrington Village Barn http://www.chathamarts.org/programs/sustainablecinema.html 919-542-0394 ALL MY SONS A business decision rocks a World War II era family, as this searing American masterpiece asks the questions - what are we responsible for, and who are we responsible to, in a time of war? This Pulitzer Prize-winning play speaks to us as clearly today as it did when it premiered in 1947. We’re proud to be among the first theatres given the rights to present this masterwork since Miller’s death four years ago. January 27, 2010 - February 14, 2010 6:59 pm Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art www.playmakersrep.org (919) 962-PLAY (7529) JENNIFER LARMORE, MEZZO-SOPRANO Renowned for her baroque and bel canto coloratura roles, Jennifer Larmore's prodigious vocal gifts, acting talents, natural beauty and emotional connection have propelled her to international stardom. February 9, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 BOOK DISCUSSION: THE HAPPINESS HYPOTHESIS Join our discussion of The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt. Books can be borrowed from the Cybrary. Here is a description of the book: In his widely praised book, award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines the world's philosophical wisdom through the lens of psychological science, showing how a deeper understanding of enduring maxims-like Do unto others as you would have others do unto you, or What doesn't kill you makes you stronger-can enrich and even transform our lives. This is a book about ten Great Ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been discovered by several of the world’s civilizations - to question it in light of what we now know from scientific research, and to extract from it the lessons that still apply to our modern lives. It is a book about how to construct a life of virtue, happiness, fulfillment, and meaning. Here is a starred review of the book from Publisher's Weekly: The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, lamented St. Paul, and this engrossing scientific interpretation of traditional lore backs him up with hard data. Citing Plato, Buddha and modern brain science, psychologist Haidt notes the mind is like an "elephant" of automatic desires and impulses atop which conscious intention is an ineffectual "rider." Haidt sifts Eastern and Western religious and philosophical traditions for other nuggets of wisdom to substantiate—and sometimes critique—with the findings of neurology and cognitive psychology. The Buddhist-Stoic injunction to cast off worldly attachments in pursuit of happiness, for example, is backed up by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's studies into pleasure. And Nietzsche's contention that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger is considered against research into post-traumatic growth. An exponent of the "positive psychology" movement, Haidt also offers practical advice on finding happiness and meaning. Riches don't matter much, he observes, but close relationships, quiet surroundings and short commutes help a lot, while meditation, cognitive psychotherapy and Prozac are equally valid remedies for constitutional unhappiness. Haidt sometimes seems reductionist, but his is an erudite, fluently written, stimulating reassessment of age-old issues. February 9, 2010 7:00 pm Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St. www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.asp 919-918-7387 THE TAYLOR FAMILY IN CHAPEL HILL 5:00 p.m.--RECEPTION. 5:30 p.m.--PROGRAM. The very musical Taylor family lived in Chapel Hill in the 1950s and 1960s while Dr. Isaac Taylor was on the UNC faculty, and eventually the dean of the UNC Medical School. Isaac and Trudy Taylor's children have all been musicians--Alex, James, Kate, Livingston, and Hugh--as have many of their grandchildren. This program will feature a film by Liz Witham, award-winning documentary filmmaker and daughter of Kate Taylor, about her mother and other Taylors--in Chapel Hill and the Taylors' long-time home, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Kate Taylor also will perform, and she and Liz will answer questions. February 9, 2010 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UNC-Chapel Hill Campus, Student Union Theater http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/news/ 919-962-4207 REDCORD DEMONSTRATION NC Pilates invites local bodywork and medical professionals to meet Kristina Marcussen, DPT, CSCS, Physical Therapy Redcord Expert. Leigh Brown, ActiveCore Fitness Specialist, and other NC Pilates instructors will also be available to discuss client training options and provide tours of the studio. February 11, 2010 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 1415 Highway 54 West, Hamilton Centre, Suite 117, Durham, NC 27707 http://www.NCpilates.com 919-419-1400 U.N. PEACEKEEPING: ITS HISTORY AND EFFECTIVENESS February 11, 2010 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fed Ex Global Education Center, UNC-CH, 301 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill www.una-westtriangle.org 919-545-0941 THE SHIPMENT – YOUNG JEAN LEE THEATER COMPANY With brutal honesty and humor, The Shipment takes audiences on an awkward and volatile roller-coaster ride through the discomforts and absurdities that arise whenever people start trying to talk about the black experience in America. February 12, 2010 - February 13, 2010 8:00 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 VALENTINE'S DINNER AT GUGLHUPF Durham's Guglhupf Cafe offers a special Valentine's dinner menu on Friday and Saturday evenings. Cuisine at this stylish, European cafe is upscale, German-inspired comfort food. Atmosphere is warm yet modern. Special Valentine's dessert menu features Guglhupf's highly-anticipated Sacher Torte. Menus available online. February 12, 2010 - February 13, 2010 6:59 pm - 6:59 pm Guglhupf Cafe www.guglhupf.com 919-401-2600 VALENTINES IN SOUTHERN VILLAGE Southern Village invites you (and your kids) to celebrate Valentines Day on Market Street at participating businesses, all of which will have an identifying Southern Village heart logo on their front door to let you know that they’re part of the afternoon’s activities: Harrington Bank Start here to pick up your special bag to collect your goodies Chapel Hill Children’s Clinic--Surprises Christ Church*—105 Market Street—Glow Bracelet and donate to UMCOR*** Weaver Street Market--Treats Bloom—Treats** Coldwell Banker—Treats The Lumina--Popcorn The Tumble Gym—Free ½ hour of Open Gym Time The Cottage Shop--Treats** Subway—Free Cookies State Farm Insurance—Donny Dingess—Free Coloring Books Southern Neighbor Monthly--Cupcakes and Ginger Ale** Village Pediatrics—Temporary Tattoos * Church office open until only 5:00 p.m. ** Not for kids only--Bloom & The Cottage Shop also featuring in-store special Valentines Day buys for adults. Bubbly for the adults at Southern Neighbor. ***You can also remember the unfortunate earthquake victims in Haiti with donations to the Methodist Church in Haiti through Christ United Methodist Church in Southern Village. February 12, 2010 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Market Street Southern Village www.southernvillage.com SOUTHERN VILLAGE HAS A HEART: VALENTINES EVENT The businesses in Southern Village invite you to celebrate Valentines Day on Market Street, while also remembering the unfortunate earthquake victims in Haiti. Children and parents can walk around to 14 participating businesses on Market Street to collect treats and other goodies. Start at Harrington Bank, where each child can pick up a free treat bag, then proceed around the Village to all businesses with an identifying balloon for your goodies. The Tumble Gym will do something a little bit different that afternoon, offering each child a free half hour of Open Gym time. Just stop by, sign your child in, and enjoy 30 minutes to yourself while your child burns some energy in a safe environment! This might be the perfect opportunity to do a little bit of Valentines shopping on Market Street. To help celebrate the occasion, both Bloom and The Cottage Shop will be offering some Valentines Day special purchases. Note to husbands and boyfriends--this would be a great time to pick up a special little Valentine’s something for your wives or girlfriends! Most importantly however, the event will give us the chance to show our concern for the people of Haiti. Christ Church in Southern Village through its close association with The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), is accepting monetary donations. We are being assured that 100% of money donated to UMCOR for this purpose will go directly to helping the needy citizens in Haiti. When you and your children stop at the Church office (before 5:00) at 105 Market Street to pick up your goodies, you will also have an opportunity to donate to this wonderful cause. Please visit www.christmethodist.org/article/prayers--support-for-haiti/ to learn more about how your donation will help. February 12, 2010 2:30 am - 5:30 am Market Street in Southern Village www.southernvillage.com 919.969.7301 x231 VALENTINE'S BRUNCH AT GUGLHUPF CAFE Celebrate love with a delicious and decadent Valentine's Brunch in this stylish, modern European cafe. Menu features Valentine specials including heart-shaped brioche French toast with cherry compote, crepes, hot chocolate with heart-shaped marshmallows, and mimosas! February 14, 2010 - February 14, 2010 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham NC 27707 www.guglhupf.com 919-401-2600 Concert "From Folksong to Concert Hall" features Alice Tien, pianist, performing Xian's Yellow River Concerto. Program also features Dvorak's tuneful Symphony #8 and Mozart's Overture to the Impresario. FREE! February 14, 2010 3:00 pm Hill Hall Auditorium, UNC-CH Campus chapelhillphilharmonia.org 919 493-5491 CANCER AWARENESS FAIR AND UNC/MARYLAND BLUE AND PINK GYMNASTICS MEET Everyone is invited to attend the 4th Annual Cancer Awareness Health Fair and "Blue and Pink" Gymnastics Meet in the newly renovated Carmichael Auditorium at UNC. Arrive between 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. to get great seats and attend the health fair. Several organizations will be in attendance to provide free consultations, information, activities and giveaways. Then stay to watch an exciting competition as UNC Women's Gymnastics host Maryland beginning at 2:30 p.m.. Both events are free and open to the public. HELP SET AN ALL-TIME ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR THIS MEET! February 14, 2010 12:30 pm - 4:30 am Carmichael Auditorium www.getrealandheel.com 919-345-5364 TINARIWEN Formed in Muammar Al-Qaddafi's rebel training camps in Libya, these exiled nomads-turned-rock-stars of the Sahara Desert have become the soundtrack for Touareg independence and reconciliation, combining traditional Touareg melodies with blues, rock, pop, Berber and Arabic influences to create spare, hypnotic songs. February 15, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 OCLC WRITERS FOR READERS LUNCHEON Orange County Literacy Council’s 3rd Annual Writers for Readers Book and Author Luncheon Monday, February 15, 2010, at the Carolina Inn Tickets on sale now The Orange County Literacy Council benefit luncheon, WRITERS FOR READERS, an annual Book-and-Author event, will be held Monday, February 15th, 2010, and hosted at the Carolina Inn. Tickets for the lunch are just $50 and are on sale now at www.orangeliteracy.org. Proceeds benefit the Orange County Literacy Council, a charitable organization that provides free one-on-one and small-group tutoring/instruction in reading, writing, math and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). The Literacy Council is an essential part of our community; its goal is to achieve 100% literacy throughout the county. A reception for the authors will be held the evening before, Sunday, February 14, 2010, 5-7pm, at the UNC President’s House (400 East Franklin St). Tickets for this gathering are $100 per person. Meet the authors and nibble food from fantastic local chefs: • Jean Anderson-A Love Affair with Southern Cooking • Sara Foster-The Foster's Market Cookbook • Moreton Neal-Remembering Bill Neal • Nancie McDermott-Southern Cakes • John & Dale Reed-Holy Smoke: Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue • Bill Smith-Seasoned in the South This year’s luncheon is co-chaired by Mary Alexion, Hodding Carter, III, and Katharine Walton. Daniel Wallace (Big Fish author and former OCLC director) will emcee and introduce a student/teacher pair and then the five amazing writers: • Dorothy Allison (National Book Award finalist) Bastard Out of Carolina • Charlaine Harris (think vampires) Dead and Gone • George Singleton (hilarious short stories) Why Dogs Chase Cars • Lee Stringer (charismatic writer and advocate for the homeless) Grand Central Winter • Wells Tower (acclaimed short story author) Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned The luncheon will be held at Chapel Hill’s historic Carolina Inn (201 Pittsboro St.) Monday, February 15, 2010 —11am-1pm. McIntyre’s Fine Books and Bookends will be selling books at the event. The presenting sponsors of the event are Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, The Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation, The Neisler Foundation, The Carolina Inn, The News & Observer and WUNC Radio. Tickets are on sale now at www.orangeliteracy.org or call 919-936-4457. February 15, 2010 11:00 am - 1:00 pm The Carolina Inn www.orangeliteracy.org 919-636-4457 THE ART AND CULTURE OF THE DJ FEATURING DJ RADAR, COMPOSER RAúL YAñEZ AND UNC’S CHARANGA ENSEMBLE LED BY PROFESSOR DAVID GARCIA Feb. 18 at 7:30 PM and Feb. 19 at 8PM. A work for turntables and Latin ensemble presented as part of the Digital Arts and Humanities Festival focused on the theme of Collaborations: Humanities, Arts and Technology (CHAT). February 18, 2010 - February 19, 2010 Varies. Gerrard Hall - Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill 919 843-7067 STREB: BRAVE Exploding with suspense and ingenuity, STREB’s virtuosic, daredevil performers combine extreme sports with dance and are renowned for their fearlessness, unyielding precision and aggressive physicality. February 19, 2010 - February 20, 2010 8:00 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 STREB: BRAVE @ 8:00 PM. Exploding with suspense and ingenuity, STREB’s virtuosic, daredevil performers combine extreme sports with dance and are renowned for their fearlessness, unyielding precision and aggressive physicality. February 19, 2010 - February 20, 2010 8:00 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 MCINTYRE’S AUTHOR EVENT: KATHLEEN GRISSOM Kathleen Grissom visits to read from The Kitchen House. In 1790, Lavinia, a seven-year-old Irish orphan with no memory of her past, arrives on a tobacco plantation where she is put to work as an indentured servant with the kitchen house slaves. Though she becomes deeply bonded to her new family, Lavinia is also slowly accepted into the world of the big house, where the master is absent and the mistress battles opium addiction. As time passes she finds herself perilously straddling two very different worlds and when loyalties are brought into question, dangerous truths are laid bare and lives are at risk. The Kitchen House is a tragic story of page-turning suspense, exploring the meaning of family, where love and loyalty prevail. This novel has been selected as a National Blue Ribbon Choice for the clubs (Literary Guild, Doubleday, etc) for March. Blue Ribbon Choices are new authors whose novel is chosen across all clubs as an extraordinary book selection - the only other titles selected for this are The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Help, The Little Giant of Aberdeen County, and Of Bees and Mist. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Kathleen Grissom is now happily rooted in south-side Virginia, where she and her husband live in the plantation tavern they renovated. The Kitchen House is her first novel. February 19, 2010 2:00 pm McIntyre's Books www.fearrington.com 919-542-3030 THE FEARRINGTON FOLK ART SHOW COLLECTORS' PREVIEW Fearrington Village hosts a special Collectors' Preview of the 8th Annual Fearrington Folk Art Show. Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to meet with and buy from some of the region's most celebrated self-taught artists. See a preview of All Rendered Truth, a Folk Artists' Foundation documentary chronicling Southeastern US folk art, and take part in a discussion with folk art curator and collector Ginger Young. $25 per person also includes wine and hors d'oeuvres. Reservations required. Visit www.fearrington.com/village/folkart.asp to reserve. February 19, 2010 7:00 pm The Barn at Fearrington Village www.fearrington.com 919-542-2121 THE 8TH ANNUAL FEARRINGTON FOLK ART SHOW! Experience a rare opportunity to meet and purchase artwork from the Southeast’s most noted Folk Artists at the Fearrington Folk Art Show! Discover a colorful and whimsical collection of folk art in The Fearrington Barn at this very special annual event. The Folk Art Show is open to the public Saturday and Sunday, February 20th and 21st from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Tickets available at the door. Call (919) 542-2121 for more information. February 20, 2010 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Barn at Fearrington Village www.fearrington.com 919-542-2121 4TH ANNUAL HAVE A HEART WINE TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION Come on out and enjoy the 4th Annual Have A Heart Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. You'll enjoy phenomenal wines, fantastic food, and funky music while perusing and bidding on truly unique silent auction items. This year's tasting event will explore notable artisan wines of the south of France including wines from the Rhone, Provence, Languedoc, the Southwest, and Roussillon. 100% of the profits will aid in the rescue and care of homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. Advanced tickets may be purchased for $20 at www.animalrescue.net, or at the event for $25. February 21, 2010 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rigsbee Hall 208 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC www.animalrescue.net 919 403-2221 RANDALL KENAN LECTURE ON COMIC BOOKS 5:00 p.m.--Reception, and viewing of the Rare Book Collection exhibit "American Popular Culture in Print" (Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room). 5:45 p.m.--Program (Pleasants Family Assembly Room). Randall Kenan, acclaimed author and associate professor of English at UNC-Chapel Hill, will talk about how comic books have influenced his writings. February 22, 2010 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm UNC-Chapel Hill Campus, Wilson Library http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/news/ 919-962-4207 SUSTAINABLE CINEMA SERIES: A New Kind of Listening is witness to Chris Mueller-Medlicott’s early, unrecognized attempts to communicate, and to his journey from a lonely, withdrawn adolescent to co-director of the theater group. Over the course of a year, Chris, a young man who has never spoken a word and has been mislabeled profoundly mentally retarded, breaks through into stunning self-expression. Using intimate footage of rehearsals and performances, synthesized voice recordings of Chris’ words, archival home videos and interviews with cast members, the film is a remarkable record of events culminating in a performance of “The Song that Greens the Earth” at one of Raleigh’s most prestigious theaters. February 23, 2010 7:00 pm Fearrington Village Barn http://www.chathamarts.org/programs/sustainablecinema.html 919-542-0394 CHATHAMARTS SUSTAINABLE CINEMA SERIES ChathamArts presents A New Kind of Listening by Kenny Dalsheimer (director of Bending Space: George Rousse & the Durham Project). The story of a visionary director, a one-of-a-kind theater group, and a young man who could not speak, yet found the voice he had been looking for all his life. Together they prove that a small community arts project has the power to transform lives. Tickets for this event are $5 in advance, $3 at the door, and can be purchased online at www.chathamarts.org. Call (919) 542-0394 for more information. February 23, 2010 7:00 pm The Barn at Fearrington www.fearrington.com (919) 542-0394 TAYLOR BRANCH ON BILL CLINTON 5:00 p.m.--Reception (Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room). 5:45 p.m.--Program (Pleasants Family Assembly Room). Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Taylor Branch's insider view of Bill Clinton's White House years, "The Clinton Tapes," was published in 2009. The recordings on which the book was based and Branch's relevant files are newly available to researchers this spring in the Southern Historical Collection of the UNC Library, along with the rest of Branch's papers. Branch will talk about his connections with President Clinton and the special value of his materials in Wilson Library. He also will answer audience questions and sign copies of his book. February 23, 2010 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm UNC-Chapel Hill Campus, Wilson Library http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/news/ 919-962-4207 THE VISION SERIES: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST This exciting new series invites you to join PlayMakers for an informal gathering to learn about their upcoming production-in-process. Meet the director and get a behind-the-scenes look at the design and vision for the season opener, Opus, while savoring the flavors of the Triangle, provided by a local vendor. February 24, 2010 8:00 pm Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art www.playmakersrep.org (919) 962-PLAY (7529) AN EVENING OUT AT THE OLD GRANARY Join us at The Old Granary Restaurant for our popular Evening Out Dinner Series! These special dinners, occurring the last Wednesday of each month, feature delightful three-course menus for just $30 per guest, or $45 with wine pairings selected by Wine Director Maximilian Kast. Created by Fearrington Executive Chef Colin Bedford, the menus for these dinners highlight fresh local produce and seasonal flavors. For reservations, call (919) 542-2121. February 24, 2010 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Old Granary Restaurant www.fearrington.com (919) 542-2121 THE S.M.A.R.T. WAY TO A FULFILLING LIFE AND CAREER Join NEXT for Women and learn how to prioritize and set S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, trackable) goals to help you achieve what you want out of your career and life. In this interactive session you will learn how to: - develop a personalized action plan to keep you moving forward - hold yourself accountable - talk to your manager about your long-term career objectives - achieve your goals in a step by step manner Join us after our learning session for the opportunity to network with other young, professional women. Light food will be provided, along with a cash bar. February 24, 2010 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar www.thesmartway.eventbrite.com TERENCE BLANCHARD, TRUMPET Grammy Award winner Terence Blanchard is one of the most gifted trumpeter/composers, leading a string of high-profile bands of his own while enjoying a successful career as a film composer for Spike Lee, among others. February 26, 2010 8:00 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 LECTURE BY LEGENDARY RADIO DJ DR. DEMENTO 5:00 p.m.--Reception (Main Lobby). 5:45 p.m.--Program (Pleasants Family Assembly Room). Legendary radio DJ Dr. Demento (Barret Hansen) will present a lecture on novelty songs in American vernacular music. More information on Dr. Demento at http://www.drdemento.com/. (Sponsored by the University Library's Southern Folklife Collection.) February 26, 2010 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm UNC-Chapel Hill Campus, Wilson Library http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/news/ 919-962-4207 Themed work by the gallery’s member artists. The show runs through March 20th. Regular hours 11-6 Monday - Saturday, 1-4 Sunday February 26, 2010 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 121 N. Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 www.hillsboroughgallery.com 919-732-5001 MCINTYRE’S AUTHOR EVENT: MOLLY WESTON’S MYSTERY CARAVAN Join McIntyre’s as we welcome a mystery caravan comprising Agatha Award-winner Hank Phillippi Ryan, Sara Ann Freed Memorial Award-winner Karen E. Olson, and Barry and Anthony Award-winner Julie Hyzy. All these women are great traditional mystery writers, each with her own personal twist on the genre. Multiple EMMY award-winner Hank Phillippi Ryan is an on-air investigative reporter for Boston's NBC affiliate. Her fictional doppelganger Charlotte "Charlie" McNally titles include Prime Time (winner), Face Time, Air Time, and Drive Time (Feb. 2010). Karen E. Olson is a journalism veteran of 20 years who now edits a medical journal at Yale University. Her Tattoo Shop series set in Las Vegas includes The Missing Ink and Pretty in Ink (Feb. 2010). Her series featuring New Haven police reporter Annie Seymour includes award-winner Sacred Cows, Secondhand Smoke, Dead of the Day, and Shot Girl. Armed with a degree in business Julie Hyzy held several positions in that field before deciding that writing fiction was her passion. Her books include the White House Chef series featuring Ollie Paras, Hail to the Chef, State of the Onion (award winner), and Eggsecutive Orders (Jan. 2010); the Alex St. James news reporter series Deadly Blessings, Deadly Interest, and Dead Ringer; and a stand-alone, Artistic License. February 27, 2010 11:00 am McIntyre's Books www.fearrington.com 919-542-3030 BLACK TIE AND TAILS BALL It’s The Big Night for Big Cats! Join Carolina Tiger Rescue (formerly Carnivore Preservation Trust) for the third annual Black Tie and Tails Ball, benefitting the 85 wild cats in our care. This year we invite you to experience an enchanting evening at an Indian marketplace, featuring fine food, live and silent auctions, music, dancing, and animal-themed fun. NBC 17 news anchor Donald Jones will emcee this “safari formal” event at the renowned Washington Duke Inn. Begin your evening by enjoying butlered hors d’oeuvres, your choice of beverages, and live music while browsing the outstanding silent auction packages at the Big Cat Bazaar. There is something for everyone, with dining and shopping certificates, works by local artists, gift baskets, jewelry, and more. After a performance of traditional Indian dance, savor a seated gourmet dinner featuring your choice of French-cut free-range organic breast chicken with grilled mahi-mahi, braised boneless beef short ribs, or sweet potato mousseline with a variety of delectable pastries for dessert. Lighthearted games lead to the excitement of the live auction, conducted by professional auctioneer Matt Holiday. This year’s auction features remarkable packages including a week’s stay at Cape Hattaras, two beautiful hand-carved wood vases, Carolina Hurricanes sports memorabilia, and works from internationally acclaimed artists. Finish your evening in style with a rollicking Bollywood-inspired performance. Auction donations are still being accepted and sponsorships are still available. For more information about the event, auction donations, sponsor opportunities, or to order tickets, visit www.blacktieandtailsball.com. Through January 31, 2010, tickets are $100 per person; after that date, tickets are $125 per person. February 27, 2010 7:00 pm Washington Duke Inn, Durham www.blacktieandtailsball.com 919.542.4684 FEARRINGTON CULINARY CLASS: CREATING VEGETARIAN CUISINE Create vegetarian cuisine that goes well beyond pasta with Executive Chef Colin Bedford in our February culinary class! Learn techniques for incorporating a wealth of ingredients into satisfying, hearty dishes that everyone at the table will love. Culinary classes at Fearrington are part of a two-day retreat experience which includes an overnight stay at our award-winning country inn, English afternoon tea, wine reception, gourmet dinner at The Fearrington House Restaurant, full breakfast and a day of hands-on cooking instruction. From $820 per couple (prices are also available for one guest attending class). Rates depend on accommodation type. For reservations, call (919) 542-2121. February 28, 2010 - March 1, 2010 Fearrington House Country Inn and Restaurant www.fearrington.com (919) 542-2121 MCINTYRE’S POETRY EVENT: NC POETRY SOCIETY POETRY SERIES The fourth Sunday afternoon of each month McIntyre’s features a published member of the NC Poetry Society reading and discussing their work. This month’s event features Al Maguinnes and Dannye Romine Powell. Al Maginnes is the author of six poetry collections, most recently Ghost Alphabet, which won the 2007 White Pine Poetry Prize, Dry Grass Blues, a single long poem published as a chapbook, and Film History. Recent or upcoming work can be found in Tar River Poetry, Asheville Poetry Review, Cave Wall, Chautauqua Literary Review, Connotations, Waacamaw, Lake Effect, and Grist. He lives in Raleigh, NC and teaches at Wake Technical Community College. Dannye Romine Powell’s third poetry collection, A Necklace of Bees, won the 2008 Brockman-Campbell Award. She has received fellowships from the NEA and the NC Arts Council, and her poems have appeared in numerous journals, including Poetry, Ploughshares, Beloirt Poetry Daily, The Writer’s Almanac, The George Review, The Southern Review, Prairie Schooner and others.. She is the author of a book about the craft of writing: Parting the Curtains: Interviews with Southern Writers. She lives in Charlotte and is a local news columnist for The Charlotte Observer. February 28, 2010 2:00 pm McIntyre's Books www.fearrington.com 919-542-3030 COLORED CONFEDERATES AND UNITED STATES COLORED TROOPS Many people find it hard to believe that any African American, slave or free, would have willingly served on the side of the Confederacy in the American Civil War. But Earl Ijames, a curator at the North Carolina Museum of History, says that hundreds did just that, and that their reasons for fighting were as varied and complex as those of white soldiers. These black soldiers, as well as the blacks who served the Union cause, will be the topic of a presentation by Mr. Ijames, sponsored by the Chatham County Historical Assn. Free and open to the public. February 28, 2010 2:00 pm Multipurpose Room, Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro Campus www.chathamhistory.org LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH VLADIMIR JUROWSKI, CONDUCTOR One of the world's great orchestras, the London Philharmonic has long been embraced by the recording, broadcasting and film industries, and appears regularly on international television and radio. March 2, 2010 - March 3, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Absolutely one of the funniest comedies in the English language. Wicked wit and dead-on social satire wrapped in a Victorian confection of dual identities, matters matrimonial and the provenance of a particularly pertinent handbag. Between the laughs, Wilde's dazzling wordplay delivers a subversive look at society’s hypocrisy. Pure enjoyment! March 3, 2010 - March 21, 2010 8:00 pm Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art www.playmakersrep.org (919) 962-PLAY (7529) GIRL'S NIGHT IN - SHOP FOR A CAUSE Nordstrom, the Streets of Southpoint, will open its doors exclusively to host this private evening of shopping and fashion. Come for dessert, wine, music and spring 2010 fashions. Take advantage of complementary make overs, tips on great buys for "it" items to spruce up your spring wardrobe and enjoy an evening with your girlfriends. Guest of Honor, Ms. Molly Barker, Founder and Visionary of Girls on the Run International. $30 per guest, tickets available online-purchase today! Online ticket sales run through March 3, 2010. *Please note: tickets are NOT available for purchase at the door. March 7, 2010 7:30 pm Nordstrom, Streets at Southpoint http://www.gotrtriangle.org/events/girls-night-shop-cause-nordstrom 919-401-6307 MANILA MEMORIES Four boyhood friends rediscover one another at a class reunion. They begin reminiscing about a shared time long ago and far away - WWII, the South Pacific, Manila in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation and the liberation. Please join the Friends for Manila Memories, a fascinating look at the recollections of four European boys caught up in the winds of war, and how those unique memories became a book. Juergen Goldhagen was six years old when he and his mother left Germany to join his Jewish father who had immigrated to Manila in response to impending war. Now a resident of Fearrington Village, Juergen was the moving force behind the creation of Manila Memories and editor of the narratives of the four classmates that describe life before, during, and after the epic battle to liberate Manila. Together they paint a mural of wartime Manila as seen through the boyish eyes of ill-fated innocents. Program Chair Gary Simpson will lead an informal discussion with Juergen Goldhagan about the lives of the four boys during those dangerous days and how the book was brought to life. (This program was re-scheduled from original date of Feb. 2). March 11, 2010 7:30 pm Senior Center Building, 365 Hwy 87 North , Pittsboro www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org/ 919-542-7167 GILBERTO GIL With a career spanning four decades and more than 30 albums, the legendary Gilberto Gil introduced the late 1960s tropicália movement. A singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he fused bossa nova, samba and salsa with rock and folk music, becoming a world music pioneer. March 14, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 EILEEN IVERS – BEYOND THE BOG ROAD Today’s most renowned Celtic fiddler and one of the great innovators in Celtic music, Eileen Ivers joins us for St. Patrick’s Day with Beyond the Bog Road, a music, story, dance and film event that explores and celebrates Irish immigrants’ impact on America and America’s impact on Irish immigrants. March 17, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 PILOBOLUS A major American dance company with significant international influence, Pilobolus revels in a startling mix of physical prowess, humor, beauty and invention. With overwhelming acrobatic agility, these dancers contribute to one of the most popular and varied repertoires in the field. March 22, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 LANG LANG, PIANO, AND THE SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Lang Lang is a symbol of the youth and future of China. He has played sold-out concerts with the world’s best orchestras and most renowned conductors, and is seen as the most exciting keyboard talent in years. March 23, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 I HAVE BEFORE ME A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT GIVEN TO ME BY A YOUNG LADY FROM RWANDA The eloquent story of a Rwandan refugee as she attempts to write a book recollecting her country’s genocide. When she seeks guidance from a burnt out novelist, their relationship becomes a hopeful exploration of bridging cultural gaps. Inspired by actual experiences of young refugees living in the UK. March 24, 2010 - March 28, 2010 8:00 pm Kenan Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art www.playmakersrep.org (919) 962-PLAY (7529) BROOKLYN RIDER AND 2 FOOT YARD (WORLD PREMIERE) The intrepid, genre-bending New York string quartet Brooklyn Rider illuminates music through a fervently adventurous repertoire and raw, edgy performances. 2 Foot Yard merges the visceral power of rock with the intimacy of chamber music. March 25, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 Themed work in a variety of mediums by the gallery’s member artists. The show will run through April 24th. Regular hours are 11-6 Monday through Saturday and 1-4 Sunday. March 26, 2010 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 121 N. Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 www.hillsboroughgallery.com 919-732-5001 BRIDGING THE GAP FROM TREATMENT TO ACTIVE LIVING In partnership with the Pink Pacers, Get REAL & HEEL announces the first ever "Bridging the Gap from Treatment to Active Living 5K walk." Event begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 27th. This family friendly event will include food, fantastic prizes, and children's activities. The Tumble Gym will be at the event along with fun facepainting! Proceeds will benefit the Get REAL & HEEL after care program for breast cancer survivors. Registration is open and it is free for chidlren 10 and under. For more information and to register, go to the event site at SPORToften.com. March 27, 2010 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 3433 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, 27599 http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=4782 919-345-5364 BUILDING YOUR OWN C.A.S.T.L.E. Join NEXT for Women to learn how you can use the C.A.S.T.L.E. principles - Courage, Authenticity, Service, Truth Telling, Love and Effectiveness - to utilize your strengths and natural abilities both in and out of the workplace. This session will teach you how to: - become a leader, not a follower - lead with your heart as well as your head - discover your natural talents and abilities We welcome you to join us after the session to network with other attendees! Refreshments will be provided. March 30, 2010 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Elinvar www.castle.eventbrite.com UNCLE VANYA – MALY DRAMA THEATRE OF ST. PETERSBURG An acutely observed study of humanity and a perfectly structured drama, Chekhov's Uncle Vanya remains a classic of Russian theater. The Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg captures the very essence of Chekhov's poignant and affecting vision. March 31, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 JULIA FISCHER, VIOLIN One of the great young musicians of the 21st century, German violinist Julia Fischer is widely praised for her imaginative and illuminating interpretations of the classical repertoire and for her uncommon virtuosity. April 6, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 PAT METHENY, SOLO GUITAR AND ORCHESTRION Using new technology to expand his musical vision, 17-time Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Metheny will for the first time perform all original compositions in a solo concert. April 7, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER 8:00 PM (Sat) and 2:00 PM (Sun). For half a century, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has served as this country's dance ambassador, bringing African American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world's stages. April 10, 2010 - April 11, 2010 Varies. Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 PHEDRE’S BLUES A French version of a Greek tragedy about the unfathomable power of love, with a North Carolina twist. Book and lyrics by Elisabeth Corley and music by Lightnin’ Wells. April 16, 2010 - April 17, 2010 8:00 pm Gerrard Hall - Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill 919 843-7067 COMPAñíA NACIONAL DE DANZA – BACH: MULTIPLICITY / FORMS OF SILENCE AND EMPTINESS 8:00 PM (Sat) and 7:30 (Sun). The superb dancers of Spain’s Compañía Nacional de Danza perform a deeply felt homage to Johann Sebastian Bach. April 17, 2010 - April 18, 2010 Varies. Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 CHAPEL HILL SPRING GARDEN TOUR A self-guided tour of nine private gardens. Ticket: $15 or $20 day of tour. Proceeds benefit the North Carolina Botanical Gardens and other community events. April 17, 2010 - April 18, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Lake Forest Neighborhood chapelhillgardentour.net 919-962-0522 HAND IN HAND WITH NATURE The Chapel Hill Garden Club is having its Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour of nine private distinguished gardens in the Lake Forest Neighborhood. A non-profit event with the proceeds benefiting the newly-completed Education Center of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. April 17, 2010 - April 18, 2010 6:59 pm - 6:59 pm Lake Forest Neighborhood, Chapel Hill chapelhillgardentour.net 919-962-0522 BAABA MAAL Renowned for his fiery performances, Senegalese world music giant Baaba Maal's unique blend of traditional West African song, Senegalese pop, reggae, and dance has established him as a seminal artist in his field. April 27, 2010 7:30 pm Memorial Hall, 208 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ 919-843-3333 SPARKS OF DIVINITY -- WOMEN'S VOICES CHORUS A concert featuring music of the night from Russia, Hungary, Finland, Canada, and the US. One of the highlights of the concert will be the World Premiere of Lana Walter's "Sparks of Divinity" written for Women's Chorus and chamber orchestra. Come experience the choir singing while the evening light filters through the windows of Duke Chapel. May 1, 2010 7:30 pm Duke Chapel www.womensvoiceschorus.org (919) 684-3855 |
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