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NEW BUSINESS: Camos Brothers Pizza
Now open at 431 West Franklin Street, in The Courtyard. Featuring authentic New York pizza, pasta dishes, strombolis, calzones, heroes, and giant salads made to order. Made from the best ingredients available, all natural cheeses and no fillers or anything artificial! From the founder of Fuhgeddaboudit Pizza in Cary. www.camosbrothers.com
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Music on the Porch
The Center for the Study of the American South hosts Shana Tucker, Gabriel Pelli, and Jane Francis on Thursday, April 28 from 5PM to 7PM on the front porch of the Love House and Hutchins Forum. FREE. Moderated by Andrew Magill. Bring a blanket and picnic! Visit www.uncsouth.org.
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Sacrificial Poets Workshop
On Thursday, April 28 at 6PM at Ackland spoken-word poets and educators Kane Smego and Will McInerney will perform original works of poetry and speak about their experiences organizing Sacrificial Poets, a poetry-based youth movement. FREE. On Saturday, April 30 from 1PM to 4PM, experience a Slam Poetry Workshop with Sacrificial Poets, featuring both writing and performance techniques. Free to high school students, $25 Ackland members; $30 non-members. Visit www.ackland.org.
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NOW SHOWING:
Varsity Theatre
Gnomeo & Juliet (G)
Just Go With It (PG-13)
Manchurian Candidate (PG-13)
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Nightlight Block Party
Nighlight will showcase a wide range of bands on both Friday, April 29 ($6) & Saturday, April 30 ($7) at 8PM. Each night features a Chili-Cook Off; bring a dish to enter into the contest or pay $5 and just enjoy delicious food. Browse the Silent Auction offering records, art, and more. Visit www.nightlightclub.com.
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Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Live bluegrass music creates the perfect atmosphere for kicking back, relaxing and getting a jump start on the weekend. The series kicks-off on Friday, April 29 from 5PM to 9PM with Big Fat Gap. Enjoy a picnic menu with beer, wine, and drink specials. FREE.
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3rd Annual Instro Summit at the Cave
The Southeast's largest all-instrumental music festival is Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1. With twenty bands playing their finest lyric-free rock, surf, soul, rockabilly, and more. The schedule features guitar & bass contests, raffle prizes, the Phatlynx Rumble Jam, and some secret surprises! Tickets available at the Cave; $11 per night in advance or 3-day pass for $24. Visit www.caverntavern.com.
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FRANK's 1st Birthday: OFF THE WALL
Join FRANK Gallery and host WUNC's Frank Stasio for an evening as original as FRANK's art on Saturday, April 30 at 6PM. Celebrate FRANK's success, enjoy good food & drinks; and take home an original piece of fine art! All 100 pieces of art are donated by FRANK's and other superb regional artists. Tickets are limited. Visit www.frankisart.com. |
Sprout-Out 2011 Fundraiser at Vimala's
Vimala's CurryBlossom Cafe is hosting Sprout-Out 2011 on Sunday, May 1 from 5PM to 8PM to raise funds for HOPE Gardens Plant the Seed Campaign. All are welcome. Enjoy live music from Civil Wolf and The Screaming Crayons; and delicious food prepared by Vimala with veggies from the HOPE garden. Dinner plates are $10 or what you can afford. Donations accepted. Visit www.nchopegardens.com and www.curryblossom.com.
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Four Corners Grille $6 Lunch Specials
Monday through Friday Four Corners Grille offers great lunch specials from 11AM to 3PM. Specials include shrimp tacos with black beans & rice, chicken parmesan sandwich with french fries, and fish & chips. And come back from 4PM to 6PM for 1/2 price appetizers. Visit www.fourcornersbar.com. |
Toxic-Free Kids Party at Kidzu
At Kidzu Children's Museum on Sunday, May 1 from 2:30Pm to 4:30PM join NC Momsrising.org and Toxic Free NC for a collaborative event that will feature crafts, make your own toxic-free household cleaners, healthy snacks and opportunities for parents and kids to support Toxic Chemical Reform. FREE. Visit www.momsrising.org/nc/main and www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org. **This will be the last day that Kidzu is open at this location. They will skip over to University Square into a temporary space and re-open in June.**
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Comedy Night at Back Bar
Every Tuesday is Comedy Night at Back Bar at Top of the Hill; admission is FREE. Featuring the DSI Comedy Team, starting at 9PM. Enjoy drink specials, including the $3 Brewer's Choice Beer! Visit www.topofthehillrestaurant.com/back-bar.
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Yoga in the Galleries at Ackland Namast�! Take a break from your day and explore the world of yoga in the beautiful setting of the Ackland on Tuesday, May 3 at 12PM. Yoga mats and museum cushions are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to stretch. All levels are welcome. Free to museum members; $5 non-members. Visit www.ackland.org. |
Free 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!
Participating Businesses: 411 West Italian Cafe, Carolina Brewery, Carolina Coffee Shop, Elaine's on Franklin, Mediterranean Deli & Catering, La Residence Restaurant & Bar, Lantern Restaurant, Talulla's Restaurant, Vespa Restaurant, West End Wine Bar, Cypress on the Hill , Mint Restaurant, FRANK: Franklin Street Arts Collective, R&R Grill, Salon 135, SANDWHICH, Spanky's Restaurant, Top of the Hill Brewery & Restaurant.
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The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership leads and manages the downtown through partnership efforts; marketing and promotins 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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