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LOCALLY GROWN - DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL!Locally Grown, a series of special events in Downtown Chapel Hill this summer, encourages everyone to Buy Local, Eat Local & Be Local while enjoying live music and entertainment! More...DOWNTOWN WIRELESS PROJECTThe Town of Chapel Hill has begun a pilot project to offer free wireless Internet access in several areas of downtown Chapel Hill. The project is intended to study the usage of free wireless Internet access in public areas. The service can be used to access email, web sites and other routine Internet activities. More...PASSPORT FOR VALUE COUPON BOOKAttract More Customers or Visitors With a Discount or Special Offer in the ‘Passport for Value’ Booklet for 2008-2009! More...SMART COMMUTE CHALLENGEGo Chapel Hill Supports the Smart Commute Challenge! The Smart Commute Challenge is a regional program encouraging businesses as well individuals to take an alternative commute mode of travel at least once during the 5 week challenge period. More...ARTIST II NAMED FOR LOT 5The Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission announced today the selection of the second artist to create public artwork for the Lot 5 development project at the intersections of West Franklin, Church and Rosemary Streets in downtown Chapel Hill. More...DTH DONATES TO REAL CHANGE INITIATIVEThere's a better way to give! And the Daily Tar Heel has met that directive from the Real Change from Spare Change initiative by donating $10,000 to fund street outreach in Chapel Hill. More...CHDP PLAN OF WORK 2008-2009The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Board of Directors has approved the Plan of Work for the next eighteen months. More...COMING SOON: NEW DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES!The new year has brought several, exciting new businesses to downtown Chapel Hill. There has been a flurry of activity in the downtown recently with new businesses renovating spaces before opening in the next few months. More...REAL CHANGE FROM SPARE CHANGEThe Real Change from Spare Change Initiative will raise funds to directly help those in need in our community and to educate the community on the issues of homelessness and panhandling. More...CHDP ANNUAL REPORTThe Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership holds Annual Meeting and releases the 2007 Annual Report. More...WEST END VALET PARKING SERVICE EXPANDS TO SIX NIGHTS A WEEKThe West End Valet Parking Service is now available Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The West End destinations participating in the service are 411 West, Bonne Soiree’, Carolina Brewery, Elaine’s on Franklin, Lantern, Mediterranean Deli and Catering, Studio Supply, Talulla’s and the West End Wine Bar. More...PREVENTING GRAFFITI IN DOWNTOWNThe Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership is committed to helping downtown business owners prevent graffiti in downtown Chapel Hill. More...GREEN LIGHT FOR GREEN CONDOSCHAPEL HILL - It was near midnight Monday when the Town Council unanimously approved Greenbridge, a pair of eco-friendly condominium towers planned for downtown's West End. More... |
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ART & CULTURE - UNC Wilson Library
Tue - Jul 01 -- Sun - Aug 31
Satan in a Bottle!
Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday:9:00 am to 1:00 pm Sundays: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Wilson Library, UNC campus
UNC's Wilson Library hosts exhibit; "Satan in a Bottle: A History of the Production and Control of Alcoholic Beverages in North Carolina" from June 16 to August 31.
The fight for prohibition is one of several topics examined in the exhibition. Other topics include alcohol's celebratory use, its use in home remedies and patent medicines, and the countless personal tragedies caused by its abuse. The exhibit also recounts law enforcement's efforts to control production and trafficking of "moonshine" and other home brews. For more information, call 962-1172 or visit www.lib.unc.edu/wilson. |
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ART & CULTURE - KIDZU CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Fri - Jul 11 -- Fri - Oct 17
"KidZoom: The Power of Creativity" at Kidzu Children’s Musuem!
Children will be inspired to exercise creativity in all areas of life and to imagine what the future can hold for their own community. "KidZoom" will feature three primary creation zones, all powered by children's imaginations: "Green Thumb" Garden-to-Table Market, "Build-A-Dream" Construction Zone, "Kidoodle Moodle" Art Studio!!
Also featuring an updated Tot Spot, a cozy Book Nook and a Caregiver Resource Area. KidZoom will be bilingual with exhibit text in both English and Spanish.
Fantastic creations by local artists, craftspeople, authors and others will set the scene for this dynamic, colorful exhibit designed to harness our greatest natural resource, children's creative energy. Over a dozen local artists have been preparing works of art for KidZoom, including muralist Michael Brown, painter Keith Norval, pop-up book artist Pam Pease, illustrator Josh Taylor, textile artist Elaine O'Neil and many others.
For more information please visit www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org or call 933-1455. |
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SALES & PROMOTIONS-AVEDA
Wed - Aug 20 -- Thu - Aug 21
Aveda Institute Chapel Hill is offering quarterly specials until the end of September! On Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of September, receive $5 off any highlight or hair color, or purchase 1 waxing service and receive an additional waxing service of lesser value at 50% off, or receive a free bottle of nail polish with purchase of a manicure-pedicure combo (select nail colors only).
For more information, call 919.960.4769 or visit www.avedachapelhill.com
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SALES & PROMOTIONS - Sugarland, Because Life is Sweet!
Wed - Aug 20
Sugarland, Because Life is Sweet!
Don't miss the delicious drink specials at Sugarland's! A great place to cool off from our wonderful summer heat! We Love Wine Wednesdays offers all glasses of wine for $1.00 off!
Sugarland is located at 140 East Franklin Street. For more information please call 929-2100 or visit www.sugarlandchapelhill.com. |
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FOOD & DRINKS - Carolina Brewery
Wed - Aug 20
Carolina Brewery Pint Glass Night Every Wednesday!
For $6 you get our featured beer in a logo pint glass that's yours to keep!
Visit www.carolinabrewery.com for more information. |
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LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT - PANTANA BOB'S COMEDY NIGHT
Wed - Aug 20
PANTANA BOB'S
Every Wednesday, 8:30 pm - COMEDY NIGHT!
Pantana Bob's kicks off the summer with comedy performances every Wednesday night! With both an opening act and headliner to enjoy, guests also get table service during the performance. Pantana Bob's is located at 305 West Rosemary Street. For more information call 942-7575. |
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LECTURES & CLASSES - ACKLAND ART MUSEUM
Wed - Aug 20
In and Around the Garden: A summer Discussion Series
August 20
7:00-8:30 PM
Dandelion Wine, by Ray Bradbury
Co-facilitated by Brian Sturm, Associate Professor, School of Information and Library Science
Art & Literature in the Galleries continues with a three part-series related to gardens both real and metaphorical. Book selections will include novels and poetry that invite readers to make connections with a variety of works in the Ackland summer exhibition, In and Around the Garden. Ackland educator Leslie Balkany will co-facilitate each discussion with a UNC faculty member.
Registration required. Free to members, $5 non-members.
Register here, or contact Leslie Balkany at 919-962-3342 or lbalkany@email.unc.edu.CEUs available for teachers
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ART & CULTURE - ACKLAND ART MUSEUM
Wed - Aug 20
There is always something new to see at the Ackland. With over half the Museum's gallery space dedicated to special and traveling exhibitions, the Ackland organizes more than a dozen exhibitions a year.
Current Exhibitions:
-Contemporary Drawings from the Ackland Collection
-Glorifying Patronage
-The Art of Love
-In and Around the Garden: Perspectives East and West
-Flowing like Water: The Art of Liquidity
Visit www.ackland.org or call 966-5736 for more information. |
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LIVE MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT - Blue Horn Lounge
Wed - Aug 20
Wed Aug 20th Blue Diablo’s Pete Waggoner 9pm to 12midnight
The Blue Horn Lounge is Chapel Hill’s smallest bar but with live music and entertainment every night it’s the place to be!
All shows are FREE! The Blue Horn Lounge is located at 125 E Franklin Street.
For more information please call 919-929-1511 or visit www.bluehornloungechapelhill.com
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UNC EVENTS - Part-Time Job Fair
Wed - Aug 20
UNC Hosting Part-Time Job Fair Do you need part-time employees for the fall? Local businesses are invited to participate in a Part-Time Job Fair on UNC's campus. For more information or to participate, contact University Career Services at 962-6507 or contact Emily Strader at estrader@email.unc.edu.
August 20, 2008
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Frank Porter Graham Student Union; Great Hall
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ART & CULTURE - MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM & SCIENCE CENTER
Wed - Aug 20
At Morehead Planetarium and Science Center visitors can experience dazzling multimedia star shows, varied exhibits, year-round programming for all ages and stellar shopping at the Infinity Gift Shop.
With exciting classes and shows going on everyday,
visit the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center website for more information on: -Skywatching Sessions
-Public Lectures
-Summer Camps
-SciVentures
-Storytime Science
-Meet a Scientist
Visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org or call 962-1236. |
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ART & CULTURE-THE ACKLAND ART MUSEUM
Wed - Aug 20
Lunch with One: One Work, One Expert, One Hour
July 16
1:00 – 2:00PM
Lunch with one: One Work, One Expert, One Hour at the Ackland Art Museum. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy an hour of inspiration and information. From June until August, Lunch with One will conduct a special summer series for families. Eat lunch with your children in the Museum and enjoy family-oriented highlights tours. The Ackland is located at the University of North Carolina on S. Columbian and E. Franklin Streets. For more information call (919) 843-3675 or visit www.ackland.org.
Registration recommended - Free to members - $5 non-members
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ART & CULTURE-THE ACKLAND ART MUSEUM
Wed - Aug 20
Art & Literature in the Galleries
July 16
7:00 – 8:30PM
Our literature program continues with a three-part series related to gardens both real and metaphorical. Book selections will include novels and poetry that invite readers to make connections with a variety of works in the Ackland summer exhibition, In and Around the Garden, including Sound of Water: Haiku by Basho, Buson, Issa, and Other Poets, on July 16, and Dandelion Wine, by Ray Bradbury, on August 20. Ackland educator Leslie Balkany will co-facilitate each discussion with a UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member. The Ackland is located at the University of North Carolina on S. Columbian and E. Franklin Streets. For more information call (919) 843-3675 or visit www.ackland.org.
Registration is required - Free to members - $5 non-members
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