Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Kick off the autumn season at the Ackland! Explore the art of lettering throughout history, complete an A-to-Z scavenger hunt, and design your very own picture book while looking at art. Self-guided activities will be on hand at the museum and online components will be added to ackland.org for virtual visitors.
FEATURING: Donald L. Oehler, clarinet Nicholas DiEugenio, Leah Peroutka, violins Sam Gold, viola Brent Wissick, cello $15 general admission, $10 students and UNC faculty/staff. This performance is part of the William S. Newman Artists series. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or online (order form coming soon).
The Ackland Film Forum and the Department of English and Comparative Literature will host two virtual screenings (Tuesdays, September 21 and September 28, 8 p.m.) and a virtual roundtable discussion (Tuesday, October 5, 7 p.m.) in celebration of the department’s 225th anniversary. See below for full details. Second Virtual Screening Tuesday, September 28, 8-10 p.m.... Read More →
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Deadby Olga Tokarczuk featuring Eliza Rose, Assistant Professor of Central European Studies Join UNC faculty leaders for a robust discussion of classic texts, ancient to modern. This reading group will meet virtually over Zoom from 10 am to 12 pm. Registration required. Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 29 Cost:... Read More →
Explore a hands-on, 8-week long series all about renewable energy! Students will learn... - what renewable energy is - the technology behind it - how renewable energy can impact our society and environment - future educational and career paths This workshop is for middle school (6th-8th grade) girls and will take place at Kidzu Children's... Read More →
Ant & Grasshopper Puppeet Show by Puppet Show Inc. and hosted by the Orange County Public Library. Monday, Oct 4th from 10:00-11:00 am at the Farmer's Market, 140 E. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC. Recommended ages 3-9 years. Registration required to maintain social distancing online: http://applibrary.orangecountync.gov/record=g1000453&searchscope=10&SORT2=R or call 919-245-2532. Puppetry program funded through a Wegmans Community... Read More →
Event address: 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Click here to register For their Community Read on Friday, November 5, the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition (OCCRC) along with the Northern Orange NAACP will be reading Devil in the Groove by Dr. Gilbert King. Support your local independent bookstore by purchasing your copy of Devil in the Groove from... Read More →
West End Poetry Festival: October 15 & 16, 2021 Friday, 10/15 7 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom Poetry Writing Workshop with Crystal Simone Smith. In this interactive workshop, take your poetry to the next level with Crystal Simone Smith. Saturday, 10/16 3 pm - 4:45 pm Poetry in the Round. Gather at the Carrboro Town... Read More →
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