For the first time in its 35 year history, PlayMakers Repertory Company presents a play by 20th century master, August Wilson. Check out some photos from “Fences,” the company’s charged and highly moving production, on stage through Nov. 14. All photos courtesy PlayMakers Repertory Company / Jon Gardiner.
UNC defeated the William and Mary Tribe on Saturday, October 30 21-17 at Kenan Stadium.
Scrapel Hill is a juried competition and exhibition focused on artwork created from scrap materials. The contest is sponsored by the Public Arts Office of Chapel Hill and selected artworks will be displayed throughout University Mall until Nov. 21.
The Third Annual Hillsborough Handmade Parade took place on Saturday. The parade was presented by the Hillsborough Arts Council. Anyone with a costume or a homemade puppet could participate in the parade. The procession marched through downtown Hillsborough, down Churton street and ended at the Burwell School Historic Site with live music and food. Groups participating in the event included The Magic of African Rhythms and The Paperhand Puppet Intervention, as well as local residents and kids from local elementary schools.
The 2010 edition of Late Night With Roy was held at the Dean E. Smith Center on Friday, October 15. The night included introductions to the 2010-11 men’s and women’s UNC basketball teams, skits and dances featuring the coaches and team members, and scrimmages by both teams.
UNC defeated Virginia 44-10 on Saturday, October 16 at the Carl Smith Center in Charlottesville, VA.
The North Carolina State Fair kicked off October 14 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Every second Friday of the month, Chapel Hill and Carrboro businesses feature artworks by locals. This month, Canvas participated, featuring three of the 28 locations: Weaver Street Realty, Studio Supply and The Artery.
UNC defeated the Clemson Tigers 21-16 on Saturday, October 9 at Kenan Stadium.
No. 2 UNC field hockey defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 5-1 on Saturday at Henry Stadium.
UNC defeated the East Carolina University Pirates 42-17 at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 2.
Members of the Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company perform in the opening dance of Tuesday night’s performance, “Dynamic Korea: Dance and Song” at Memorial Hall. This pictured dance, Chaech’onmu, or Choson Court Dance included slow and graceful movements that glided across the stage. The traditional classic dances found in the performance have been passed down from generation to generation.
William Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece “As You Like It” opened Sept. 22 in the Paul Green Theatre as the first mainstage production at PlayMakers Repertory Company. The show, a classic of mistaken identities and mixed up romances, runs until Oct. 10.
Chapel Hill Creamery, a new local dairy farm, produces fresh cheeses and milk from March until December.
