Part Two: Turns and Endings The last lines of a poem, as we know, can be challenging. And while not every poem makes a turn, most make one or more, shifting the poem, incorporating new thoughts, ideas, and images so that it deepens in complexity and meaning. In this session, we’ll look at ways to... Read More →

An aging actor balances his ego, art, admirers and romantic intrigues with the help of his quirky entourage. A classic comedy reimagined with a diverse cast. Garry Essendine, world renowned actor, is preparing for a theatrical tour to Africa to distract himself from impending middle age. But in the weeks before the tour is to... Read More →

THE HILLSBOROUGH CLASSIC FILM SOCIETY will present Top Hat, starring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, with music by Irving Berlin, at 2pm on Sunday, February 26. As usual, our host will be the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowland Drive in Hillsborough, next to the Sportsplex. Top Hat is one of the best, perhaps the very best,... Read More →

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FREE! | In-Person at Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill or Virtual Attending NC teachers will receive a FREE signed copy of the book! From inventor Elijah McCoy to writer Chinua Achebe, authors Ali Kamanda & Jorge Redmond have created a lyrical, rhythmic text celebrating inspirational Black men, past and present, in their debut children’s book, Black Boy, Black Boy.... Read More →

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Learn the basics of tarot card meanings and practical techniques for integrating tarot into your daily life.

An aging actor balances his ego, art, admirers and romantic intrigues with the help of his quirky entourage. A classic comedy reimagined with a diverse cast. Garry Essendine, world renowned actor, is preparing for a theatrical tour to Africa to distract himself from impending middle age. But in the weeks before the tour is to... Read More →

“Rivals on the Fenway: Isabella Stewart Gardner, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Destiny of the American Art Museum” Phillips Hall, room 215 Andrew McClellan is currently a Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation Fellow at the National Humanities Center and on leave from the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at... Read More →

Join us for an unconventional artist talk with Boston-based multimedia artist Elizabeth Alexander. Alexander, whose work Spit Cake (2014) is on view at the Ackland as part of the Art Bridges Collection Loan Partnership, will talk about her work as she demonstrates the various techniques used to create her delicate cut-porcelain sculptures. Audience members will... Read More →

For all venue policies and membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.

An aging actor balances his ego, art, admirers and romantic intrigues with the help of his quirky entourage. A classic comedy reimagined with a diverse cast. Garry Essendine, world renowned actor, is preparing for a theatrical tour to Africa to distract himself from impending middle age. But in the weeks before the tour is to... Read More →

A new art lesson is presented each month in a 2-hour session. The lesson provides a bit of relaxation and the opportunity to have a stress-free creative learning experience. All supplies are provided. Free, but registration is required. The lesson for March is Hand-Designed Patterned Fabric. This month be prepared to enjoy a two-fold lesson.... Read More →

In this hands-on workshop, explore the concept of creative excision — extracting or removing information to create new meaning — while learning more about how visiting artist Elizabeth Alexander employs the technique in her own works. Alexander, whose porcelain work Spit Cake (2014) is currently on view at the Ackland, will lead participants in a... Read More →

Join artist Jackie Rimmler to use reclaimed wood, vibrant paint, fun findings, and your imagination to bring home the day's catch. We'll use reclaimed pallet wood already cut into a fish shape and bright fun paint to create a one-of-a-kind fun 3-dimensional folk-art fish you can hang on a wall or sit on a shelf.... Read More →

For all venue policies and membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.

An aging actor balances his ego, art, admirers and romantic intrigues with the help of his quirky entourage. A classic comedy reimagined with a diverse cast. Garry Essendine, world renowned actor, is preparing for a theatrical tour to Africa to distract himself from impending middle age. But in the weeks before the tour is to... Read More →

Ever wonder about the difference between cold wax and encaustic wax mediums? How do they work? Is it really “cold”? Is it really “hot'“? Well, come join us in the gallery for “Getting Waxy” as we answer all your questions in a fun and informational class led by two expert artists, Carol Retsch-Bogart and Shelly... Read More →

Join us as we resume our popular Drawing in the Galleries program this month during Studio Saturday! Amanda Hughes leads participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the Ackland’s collection. Participants all draw from one object using their own gallery-safe materials (paper/notebooks and dry media like crayons and pencils), then discuss what... Read More →

An aging actor balances his ego, art, admirers and romantic intrigues with the help of his quirky entourage. A classic comedy reimagined with a diverse cast. Garry Essendine, world renowned actor, is preparing for a theatrical tour to Africa to distract himself from impending middle age. But in the weeks before the tour is to... Read More →

Open to photography students of all levels who are interested in using their phones to create unique images.

An aging actor balances his ego, art, admirers and romantic intrigues with the help of his quirky entourage. A classic comedy reimagined with a diverse cast. Garry Essendine, world renowned actor, is preparing for a theatrical tour to Africa to distract himself from impending middle age. But in the weeks before the tour is to... Read More →

For all venue policies & membership info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a surcharge, payable at the door. Must have valid ID to enter.