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Thursday evenings in downtown Chapel Hill have fast become THE night of the week for numerous arts-related activities and events on Franklin Street. Tonight, Thursday, November 10:

Event at Ackland Museum StoreFRANK Gallery Performance, 6PM -

Drowning Lovers will perform in the galleries. Their quirky, fun lounge-style of music is fun for all. Visit www.frankisart.com.

 

Ackland Museum Store, 7PM - "Books and Broadsides (first edition)" Artist Talk Series hosts Carol Owen to talk about Altered Books. And on Friday, November 11 at 7PM - Poet Laureate of Carrboro, Jay Bryan, will be hosting a poetry reading. Events are free and open to all.  Visit www.ackland.org.  

 

Ackland Art Museum, 7PM - Join Evan Ross for an in-depth look at works by some of Impressionism's most revered artists that are currently on view at the Ackland including Claude Monet, Henri Rousseau, and Edgar Degas.  Visit www.ackland.org. 
Downtown This Week...
3@FRANK Opening Reception
2nd Friday ArtWalk at Studio Supply
GO HEELS: The Carrier Classic
Family Science Day
Free Intro to Yoga Class
Homebrew for Hunger
Anarchist Bookfair at Nightlight
Talulla's DJ Dance Party
Kidzu's Grand Opening
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Aveda Spa

Hometown Heroes Are Treated Special at Aveda 

From now until Saturday, November 12 Aveda Institute is offering $10 haircuts to all local police, firefighters and military in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough - just show an ID. And don't forget Aveda's Quarterly Specials for everyone Tuesdays-Thursdays: $15 Haircut, $30 Pure Focus Facial, $35 Mani/Pedi Combo with 1 Free OPI nail polish. And Early Bird (before 12 Tuesdays-Thursdays): $15 Simple Highlight, Wax BOGO (of equal or lesser value). Visit www.avedainstitutechapelhill.com. Like us on Facebook    

All Are Invited to Veterans Day Ceremony
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About 80 ROTC cadets and midshipmen will assemble in dress uniforms on Friday, November 11 at 11AM  for the annual Veterans Day ceremony on UNC's campus. Veterans will be asked to stand and be recognized as the conflict in which they served is named. The free public ceremony will be outdoors at the Carolina Alumni Memorial in Memory of Those Lost in Military Service, located between Phillips and Memorial halls (120 E. Cameron Ave.)  A color guard representing all three UNC ROTC programs - Army, Air Force and Naval/Marine - will assemble at 10:40 a.m. before presenting the colors.  Visit http://studentorgs.unc.edu/nrotc/.  

 

3@FRANK - Opening Reception Franklin Hotel

Do you have someone on your holiday shopping list that loves art OR someone that is need of art in their lives? FRANK Gallery opens a new exhibit on Friday, November 11 from 6PM to 9PM. 3@FRANK - Grand Gestures, Intimate Objects, Works on Paper just in time to help you check that person off your list! This show highlights works that will inspire your gift-giving. Visit www.frankisart.com. Like us on Facebook

2nd Friday ArtWalk at Studio Supply Franklin Hotel

Join Studio Supply's Local Artist of the Month, Meera Goyal on Friday, November 11 from 6PM to 9PM for an opening reception. A brilliant and accomplished artist, Meera Goyal's inspiring watercolor paintings are not to be missed. Stop by to see the art, enjoy delicious refreshments and make your very own little works of art! Visit www.studio-supply.com. Like us on Facebook

For other downtown venues hosting ArtWalk events visit www.2ndfridayartwalk.com.  

GO HEELS: The Carrier Classic Franklin Hotel

The top-ranked UNC Men's basketball team will open its 2011-12 season against Michigan State on Friday, November 11 at 7PM in the Quicken Loans Carrier Classic in San Diego, Calif.  The contest will be played on the USS Carl Vinson and will be the first college basketball game played on an aircraft carrier.  For some interesting stats and details on the Carrier Classic visit www.tarheelblue.com. 

 

Every big screen in our downtown RESTAURANTS and BARS will be tuned into the game, so grab your bar stool or table early and enjoy dinner and drinks during the game. And why not commemorate this exciting moment in Carolina basketball history with a unique shirt from Johnny T-Shirt?

 

Sugarland Holiday Pies Now Available to Order Sugarland - storefront 2
Make your holidays a little sweeter with a homemade pie from Sugarland. Cr�me pies for only $23- flavors include Sour Cream Pumpkin, Maple Buttermilk, Banana Cream, Key Lime, and more. Fruit/Nut Pies for only $27- flavors include Apple, Cherry, Blueberry, Chocolate Pecan, and more. All baked fresh to order for you and served in a real pie pan! Grandma would be proud. Call 919-929-2100 today to place your order. Visit www.sugarlandchapelhill.com.  Like us on Facebook 

 

Family Science Day at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
JB- Morehead Planetarium
Children and adults will enjoy investigating the world around us through chemistry at Family Science Day on Saturday, November 12 from 11AM to 3PM. Led by science educators and research scientists, Family Science Day activities promote cooperative discovery of basic scientific principles, current science happenings and science-based careers. Activities include "Chemistry Magic Show", Rocket Building, Make Your Own Superballs, storytelling, Nuclear Chemistry Demonstrations, and more.  Visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org. 
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Free Intro Class at Franklin Street Yoga Center Franklin Hotel
Designed for beginners or students new to Vinyasa yoga. This is a perfect opportunity to learn the basic poses and get a solid foundation. No experience necessary. This class is offered monthly - this month on Saturday, November 12 from 12:30PM to 2:30PM.
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Celebrate Local Beer at Homebrew for Hunger Franklin Hotel

Taste and learn about beer from over 30 local homebrewers and craft breweries including Carolina Brewery on Saturday, November 12 from 12PM to 5PM. In addition to the tastings, there will be educational events and a panel discussion and prize raffles. Better yet, all money raised will go to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, which has been feeding children and adults at risk of hunger for thirty years. The event will be held at the NEWLY open West End Public at 462 West Franklin Street. Tickets are $20. Visit www.homebrewforhunger.com. Like us on Facebook

 
Second Annual Carrboro Anarchist Bookfair Franklin Hotel

Held from 1PM to 7PM on Saturday, November 12 at Nightlight Club - book & zine lovers, firebrands, and the simply curious are all invited! Workshops and entertainment will also take place throughout the weekend at Internationalist Books & Community Center. There will also be a delicious, healthy and vegan lunch provided by Sixela Catering for a $5 suggested donation. 

Visit www.carrboroanarchistbookfair.wordpress.com

 

Tallulas
DJ Dance Party & Fundraiser at Talulla's 

As the holidays rapidly approach and we all plan festivities with family and friends let's also take care of those in need. On Saturday, November 12 at 10:30PM Talulla's is hosting Sound Cartel with PBR for a DJ Dance Party. Come show your support by bringing non-perishable food items to donate. Prize giveaways to all who donate. 

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Kidzu Children's Museum Grand OpeningKidzu Noodle Magic

Kidzu is skip, skip, SKIPPING to a NEW location at 123 West Franklin Street (University Square) and celebrating Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20 at their grand opening weekend. This bright and cheery location will serve as the interim location as they make preparations for the future, much larger facility at Wallace Plaza. The new home will continue to offer interactive exhibits along with new fun and educational programming and some FREE parking for Kidzu vistors. Become a member today and join a Red Carpet Members-Only Event on Wednesday, November 16. 

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Eating Ice Cream in Front of Ben & Jerry's

Everyone Loves Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

No better time than now to start your holiday shopping and no better place to do it than at Ben & Jerry's. Stop by the store and get a free scoop of ice cream when you spend $10 or more on Ben & Jerry's Gift Cards! There isn't anyone on your list that wouldn't love a Ben & Jerry's gift card. Like us on Facebook

  

West End ValetFree Valet Parking Downtown
Enjoy an evening downtown with the ease and convenience of complimentary valet parking Monday - Saturday at one of 19 participating downtown businesses.  Patrons enjoying other establishments can also use the valet service for $5.00. For details click here!

The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership leads and manages the downtown through partnership efforts; marketing and promotions; improving the visual appeal of downtown; and rebuilding downtown as a mixed use center of retail, service, professional, governmental, institutional, and residential uses. Contact us at 967-9440 or partnership@downtownchapelhill.com
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