Carrboro artists Clay Carmichael and Mike Roig have mounted a two-person show featuring sculptures and illustrations at the Community Church (106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill). Sculptures in the courtyard are viewable any time. Works in the sanctuary may be viewed from 12-2 Monday – Friday and during Sunday services.
Acme entrees $12.95 on Tuesdays
Acme Food & Beverage Co. (11o E. Main, Carrboro) launched $12.95 Tuesdays this week, featuring every entrée on the menu, every Tuesday, for only $12.95. Chef/owner Kevin Callaghan calls it “our antidote for the recession – no farming or canning necessary.” For more information, call 929-2263.
Significant rain today. Maybe more tonight.
Maybe even more on Wednesday. Then it gets cold.
Ain’t winter grand?
Chatham water treatment change
This from the county:
Temporary Chatham Water Treatment Change Could Affect Some Customers
PITTSBORO—From Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, 2009, Chatham County will temporarily stop adding
ammonia to its water treatment disinfection process, which will affect water
supplied to the northeast and southeast parts of the county. The water will still
be safe for everyday use, including drinking and cooking, but some special customers
are advised to take precautions.“Kidney dialysis patients and those who keep fish in ponds or tanks filled with
county water should take special precautions during this one-month period,†said Roy
Lowder, director of Chatham County Utilities. “These residents should treat county
water to remove chlorine during this time or use alternative water sources.â€Also, customers who pre-treat county water using their own processes, such as
filters or softeners, should be aware of the temporary change and consult the
manufacturer of their equipment for recommendations, Lowder added.“Typical customers will only notice a slight reduction in the odor and taste of
chlorine during this period,†Lowder said.The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources requires all
water systems using “chloramination†treatment to stop the addition of ammonia for a
one-month period each year. Lowder said that “taking this temporary measure
provides an additional safeguard to prevent potential biological growth in the
system.â€Chatham County Utilities uses both ammonia and chlorine in its disinfection process.
Ammonia is added to the water in a carefully regulated dose and reacts with the
chlorine to produce chloramines. This chloramination process ensures the safety of
the water.Lowder said that the Utilities Department will also flush the water distribution
system during this period, which will speed up the disinfection process. Flushing
the system may result in minor discoloration of water, so he advises customers to be
cautious in laundering light-colored items during this period.Customers with questions or concerns should contact Chatham County Utilities
Customer Service at 919-542-8270.
Libba Cotten’s birthday
Around the newspaper office we’re spending the afternoon listening to Libba Cotten. You can lean a lot about this area from her songs and stories. Here’s an interview with her about her childhood.
Here’s a link to a fine painting of her by Phil Blank with a hypothesis on how “Shake Sugaree” came about.
Bubbly with benefits
Buy some bubbly and do a little good. Between now and Jan. 6, for every bottle of Segura Viuda Cava Brut Reserva ($9.99) purchased, Weaver Street Market stores will donate $1.50 to the Hope for the Holidays program. (For a list of WSM locations, go here). The cava, one of the market’s most popular sparklers, is “fresh and lively with persistent bubbles and fresh clean finish.” Good and good for your community. Cheers, y’all!
Open Eye announces January events
The Open Eye (101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro) will host several events during the month of January:
Jan. 7
Chris Wimberley
Singer / Songwriter
8pm
Jan. 8
ITVS Free Film
Featuring the film Helvetica
7pm
Jan. 9
Last Watch
8pm
Jan. 10
Lauren Mulderrig
Singer / Songwriter
8pm
Jan. 15
Learning Series Class #5
Espresso 101
7pm
Jan. 16
gmish
5pm
Jan. 16
Tango!
Learn Tango with the Triangle Tango Society
8pm
Jan. 17
Paul Kupfer
Singer / Songwriter
8pm
Jan. 23
Gary Mitchell
Singer / Songwriter
8pm
Jan. 24
Grimball & Log
Acoustic Duo
8pm
Jan. 30
Ron Baxter
Jazz Saxophone
8pm
Jan. 31
Zindagi
8pm
Southern Village’s Market Street Books at the Arts & Letters Community Center (610 Market St., Chapel Hill), is hosting its Seventh Annual Potluck Open House from 2-5pm on New Year’s Day. Pack up your hoppin’ John, collards or whatever else you’ve got cooked up and start 2009 with the literati. For more information, call 933-5111 or visit www.marketstreetbooks.com.
Hangover cures debunked
The folks at Remedy magazine sent an email this week busting some major hangover myths just in time for the biggest drinking night of the year (except for maybe Cinqo de Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, your birthday and Carolina winning the national championship):
MYTH: Quaff some hair of the dog for breakfast.
FACT: It might dull your senses enough to ease the pain for a little while, but once the alcohol catches up with you, you’re more hungover. So skip it.
OPTION: Though far less tasty, chug some antacid containing bismuth subsalicylate (like Pepto Bismol).
MYTH: Chow on some fatty foods the morning after.
FACT: Nice try, but no. Since you don’t get hungover till the alcohol is in your bloodstream, putting anything in your stomach isn’t going to do much except ease your hunger pangs. And it could set off your already uneasy tummy.
OPTION: Eat a full meal (fatty or otherwise) before your partying, and don’t forget to snack during, too. That’ll slow down the rate at which your tum-tum moves the alcohol down the line.
MYTH: Down burnt toast or an over-the-counter charcoal remedy.
FACT: Charcoal only absorbs impurities in your stomach, so, again, once the alcohol’s floating around in your bloodstream, it’s too late. And the burnt toast could cause your upset tummy to erupt, and who wants that?
OPTION: Try crackers or properly cooked toast instead. The complex carbohydrates will get your system back on track.
MYTH: Brew some strong coffee.
FACT: Despite what we’ve seen in numerous movies and TV shows, coffee won’t sober you up. At best, it’ll just make you more alert and aware of your pain.
OPTION: You’re much better off drinking water – and lots of it. Or fruit juice to restore your blodd sugard levels.
MYTH: Pop a pain reliever.
FACT: If aspirin doesn’t bother your stomach when you haven’t been drinking, it might help your headache. Ditto ibuprofen or naproxen. But with the state of your stomach in question, you may be more prone to side-effects like – you guessed it, stomach upset. And avoid anything with acetaminophen entirely. Why? Alcohol messes with your liver’s ability to process a toxic byproduct of the acetaminophen. Bleh!
Here’s to a happy and hangover-free New Year!
Though you may know her better as the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Cherie Blair is a noted human rights activist. She’ll be talking about her experiences as an advocate and activist in her presentation for the 2009 Weatherspoon Lecture from 5:30-7:30pm on Jan. 26, 2009, in the Koury Auditorium on the UNC campus. The event is free, but reservations are suggested. Please RSVP to kfbsrsvp@unc.edu or 843-7787.
Great art, great beverages
Get a little art with your café au lait or triple half-caf soy latte. At Caffe Driade (1215-A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill), check out the abstract paintings of Richard Scherubel, January’s featured artist. Over at The Open Eye (101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro), the walls are decked with Lauren Turner’s narrative collages through the month. And the sideroom will be adorned with Aditya Shringarpure‘s paintings.
Don’t miss Lastwatch, performing at 8pm on Friday, Jan. 9, as part of the Artwalk.