Special Events Aging in Stride 5K Run/Walk — Saturday, September 6, 2008 — 10am – UNC Bell Tower. Benefits the Frail Elderly Fund which buys services or supplies for frail seniors who have exhausted all other resources. Come out to walk, run or volunteer. Pre-registration (‘til Aug. 27) Ages 55 and Under: $17 Ages 55+:…
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Community Brief: Sustainable Cinema
ChathamArts will present Grassroots Stages, the fifth film in the “100-Mile Film Series: Sustainable Cinema,†Tuesday evening September 16th at 7:30 p.m. at the General Store and Café in Pittsboro. The series celebrates local films and filmmakers. Pittsboro filmmaker, Mike O’Connell’s. “Grassroots Stages,†portrays the music and people behind the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival in…
Community Brief: Local laureate
The Triangle area will now boast its own Piedmont Laureate. Applications are now being accepted for the Laureate positions from poets from Wake, Durham or Orange Counties. To “promote awareness and heighten appreciation for excellence in the literary arts throughout the Piedmont area,†the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, Orange County Arts…
Community Brief: Young Dramatists
The Youth Performing Arts Conservatory will offer new classes this fall. The Directing Workshop will teach students the basic principles of directing including script selection, budgeting, casting, rehearsal, performance and production value. Students will direct different pieces. Ages 13 and up are welcome, the workshop meets Tuesdays, Sept. 16 through Nov. 18 from 4-6 p.m.
Community Brief: Rock rest concert
The Rock Rest Amphitheater in Northern Chatham County will hold a benefit on Saturday, September 13th at 4 p.m. Money raised will be used for stage repairs and operations. The amphitheater, 15 minutes south of Carrboro, was founded in 1981 by James Carnahan and the Rock Rest community.
A picnic packed into a squirmy, stilted show
By Valarie Schwartz It doesn’t seem possible that I’ve been putting it off this long, but every August since the Paperhand Puppet Intervention (PPI) started bringing weekend shows to the Forest Theater, it has been my intention to attend. Finally, in its ninth year, we made it over Sunday night for I am an Insect:…
Community Brief: Closet giveaway
Lystra Baptist Church will host its First Annual Take and Wear Clothes Closet Giveaway on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clothing for adults, children and infants will be offered free of charge to Chatham residents who receive food stamps; live in women’s shelters; or participate in the Evergreen Take and Eat Food Pantry,…
Community Brief: Violence prevention training
The Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County is seeking volunteers for the agency’s fall volunteer training. The training, which will begin Sept. 9, teaches skills to assist victims of domestic violence as hotline advocates, child-care providers, court advocates and community educators.
Community Calendar: 08/14/08
Special Events Artist Grants — Durham Arts Council is distributing applications for 2008-09 Emerging Artists Grants. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15. www.durhamarts.org Artists’ Salon — Aug. 22, 6:30-9pm in The ArtsCenter’s West End Gallery. Topic is “Internet Resources for Creative Portfolios.†RSVP at 245-2335 or arts@co.orange.nc.us
Music Spotlight: Cy Rawls has a posse
The local music scene looks after its own. So for our mutual friend Cy Rawls, recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and lacking insurance, money is being raised by Cat’s Cradle and Local 506 with a series of benefit shows. On Saturday, Aug. 16 at 9 p.m., Local 506 will host the WXY-Cy! Dance Party…
Community Calendar: 08/07/08
Special Events Artist Grants — Durham Arts Council is distributing applications for 2008-2009 Emerging Artists Grants. An information session will take place from 6-7:30pm Aug. 7 at the Chapel Hill Public Library conference room. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15. www.durhamarts.org Cedar Grove Bluegrass Festival — free festival on Sept. 27. Musical performances and…
Correction
The dates for the Paperhand Puppet Intervention show “I am an Insect†were reported incorrectly in last week’s MILL. The correct dates are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 8 to Sept. 7 at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill and then at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12…
2ndFriday Artwalk
It’s that time again — put on some walking shoes and get the right side of your brain warmed up for some inspiration! The 2ndFriday Artwalk is a monthly stroll and celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. Galleries, museums and businesses will throw open their doors to the…
Community Brief: Back to School Bash
This year’s Back to School Bash wants to fill the book bags of over 100 less-fortunate kindergarten through 12th grade students with school supplies — and they’re going to need help. The bash is planned for Aug. 9 from 12:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. at the Chapel Hill Faith Tabernacle at 800 Rogers Rd.
Community Brief: Belgian exchange
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools teachers Robin McMahon and Kathleen Rhodes recently traveled to Belgium for the National French Teachers Conference. McMahon, a teacher at Smith Middle School, and her Belgian Exchange colleague, Jean-Claude Labeye presented a session on creating successful exchange programs.