Nicholas Nickleby by David Edgar, from the novel by Charles Dickens “the theatrical experience of a lifetime" - American Theatre “Big, bold, broad and crammed with the kinds of colorful characters only Dickens could create…theater as an endlessly entertaining event.” – The San Francisco Chronicle The complete Dickens masterpiece comes to life! In a culture grown tired of the sound bite, we’re seeing attention return to great storytelling traditions, and long before new masters such as JK Rowling, there was Charles Dickens, the greatest serial writer of them all. Edgar’s adaptation takes us on a thrilling ride, with humor, fantastic turns of fate, and the rich, emotional moments that make up life’s astounding journey. Join us as we pull out all the stops for this once-in-a-generation theatre event. Dates: November 11, 2009 - December 20, 2009 Theatre: Paul Green Theatre Order Information: Tickets for this production will go on sale Monday, August 24, 2009. For more information call the box office at 919-923-8704.

Ages: All Ages

Ages: 18+

Location:
Wilson Library, Pleasants Family Assembly Room (2nd [main] floor)

Calendar:
Libraries

Contact:
Liza Terll
(919) 962-4207

Description:
Co-sponsored by the University Library's Southern Folklife Collection and UNC's Folklore Program. Symposium will consist of panel discussions on laborlore and music by noted scholars and remembrances of folklorist Archie Green. Folk music scholar Norm Cohen will provide the keynote address. An evening concert of traditional music will follow the symposium.

Details:
http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/news/index.php/2009/10/archie-green/

Location and Facilities:
Race will begin at Polk Place on the UNC Chapel Hill Campus.

Phone for Info:
(704) 724-144

Online Registration:
http://www.evecarsonmemorial5k@gmail.com

Events Details
Sport Type: Running
Distance(s): 5K
Kids Race(s): YES
Event Location: Polk Place on UNC Chapel Hill Campus
City: Chapel Hill
State/Province: NC
Country: USA
Prize Money (If yes, how much?): NO
Is this event chip timed? YES
Event Web site: http://educationforeve.org
Online Registration URL http://www.ecucationforeve.org

General Event Information
Our 5K, hosted by Pi Beta Phi and Phi Delta Theta, is in honor of UNC Chapel Hill's late student body President Eve Marie Carson, and we expect around 2500 runners.

Questions? Please contact the organizer
Event Coordinator: Lauren-Kelley Devine
Event Email: evecarsonmemorial5k@gmail.com
Event Phone Number: 704-724-1442

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We're going to play Euro-style board games and eat. Our goal is to make new friends and build a group big enough to make Catan crowded.

Tickets: $10.00 per adult (for individuals) $8.00 per adult (for groups of 15 or more) Groups receive a scoreboard shout out. Doors open at 5:00 pm 1st game: Carolina Bootleggers vs. Dixie Derby All-Stars (5:15 pm) 2nd game: Carolina All-Stars vs. Steel City Derby Demons (6:30 pm) http://www.carolinarollergirls.com/ Jeanel is the unofficial organizer of this event. Thank you, Jeanel.

Location:
Paul Green Theatre
Center for Dramatic Art

Calendar:
Performing and Visual Arts

Contact:
PlayMakers Box Office
919-962-PLAY

Description:
"Spend a Day at the Theatre" and dine with us between shows! To celebrate the grand opening of our 2-part epic production of Charles Dickens' masterpiece,THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY, see Part 1 at 2:00pm and Part 2 at 7:30pm. And between performances join us for dinner. Choose either a $15 Bistro Dinner from Whole Foods Market available in the lobby after Part 1, or, a specially catered Holiday Dinner with directors Joseph Haj, Tom Quaintance and their design team in the PlayMakers rehearsal hall for only $75. RSVP to the box office or purchase online; space is limited.

Location:
Swain Hall Studio 6

Calendar:
College of Arts and Sciences

Contact:
Gretchen Fox

Description:
"Doin' Time" is the second in the "Solo" performance series by UNC's communication studies department. Ashley Lucas, the child of an incarcerated father, performs "Doin' Time," weaving her personal experiences with letters and interviews from more than 400 prisoners, their families and prison workers. More info? Gretchen Fox, uncperformancepublicrelations@gmail.com.

Location:
Swain Hall Studio 6

Calendar:
College of Arts and Sciences

Contact:
Gretchen Fox

Description:
"Hard as Diamonds" is the third performance in the "Solo" series by UNC's communication studies department. Glitter, heels and femme magic abound in this performance, a five-person spin on a one-woman show highlighting the drag scene of Eastern Europe. More info? Gretchen Fox, uncperformancepublicrelations@gmail.com.

Location:
Paul Green Theatre
Center for Dramatic Art

Calendar:
Performing and Visual Arts

Contact:
PlayMakers Box Office
919-962-PLAY

Description:
Dickens' masterpiece is brought to life with all the colorful characters, fantastic twists of fate, sly humor and the rich interwoven tapestry of his immortal tale. PlayMakers pulls out all the stops with 25 actors playing over 150 characters - the biggest production in PlayMakers' history! An epic once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event performed in 2 parts.

Location:
Ebenezer Church Recreation Area at Jordan Lake

Calendar:
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Contact:
MPSC Guest Relations
919-962-1236

Description:
Join Morehead educators and amateur astronomers to view sky objects through telescopes. Check Morehead's Web site for directions and to make sure weather conditions will permit us to hold this activity.

Ages: All Ages

Just getting together to play some ball, meet some new people and have a good time. Bring your glove and ball and bat if you have one... a water bottle is also good and we'll see you there!

Location:
NC Botanical Garden Education Center

Calendar:
Centers and Institutes

Contact:
Registrar, NC Botanical Garden
(919) 962-0522

Description:
As we look forward to turkey, cranberries, and pumpkin pie, let's give thanks for wonderful wildlife by dishing up some delicious Thanksgiving treats just for them! Although some critters have left for winter vacation, many animals, from songbirds to groundhogs, will spend the cold season here in North Carolina. We¿ll learn more about who sticks around, how these animals get ready for winter, and prepare a feast of feeders and edible garlands to help our wild friends. For families: age 4 and up with parent. Call 919-962-0522 to register.

By popular demand, Wastelands is now a monthly event! Come one come all to Blend on the 3rd Saturday of every month for Chapel Hill's first and only fetish night! 18 to play, 21 to drink. Playspace available, including a mainstage shadowbox, and DJs spinning the music to feed your need.

Admission: 18+ | $5

Blend
156 East Rosemary St
Chapel Hill, NC
www.blendchapelhill.com

The holidays are not complete without a classic retelling of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Join us for a special pajama party complete with games, stories, bells and more Activities will vary by store.

Location:
Paul Green Theatre
Center for Dramatic Art

Calendar:
Performing and Visual Arts

Contact:
PlayMakers Box Office
919-962-PLAY

Description:
Dickens' masterpiece is brought to life with all the colorful characters, fantastic twists of fate, sly humor and the rich interwoven tapestry of his immortal tale. PlayMakers pulls out all the stops with 25 actors playing over 150 characters - the biggest production in PlayMakers' history! An epic once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event performed in 2 parts. Complimentary celebration with the cast in the lobby after the show included with ticket.

We've got a couple of fun new card games to try. And since it's the week before Thanksgiving, lets eat anything but turkey!

"Manon is a heroine I believe in and therefore she cannot fail to win the hearts of the public. A woman like Manon can have more than one lover."--Puccini. "Manon Lescaut is one of those operas that has all the elements to be a classic. Beautiful music, poignant story and a tragic end. And of course, it is Puccini's! true that it is not his best one. But not because he was not done his best but because he was still walking towards his perfection in style that would achieve later with Tosca or Turandot. The story based on a novel by I'Abbe Prevost, was a popular example of the moral novels of the XVIIIth. A young girl who in her way to the convent scapes kidnapping by an old noble, with the help of her ambitious brother, and run away with a young poet. To be later the lover of that old aristocrat till her love appears again. In revenge she is imprisioned and sent to the French colony of Florida. Des Grieux, her lover, follow her and she ends tragically in the swamps of Florida. So with this dramatic story Puccini creates a beautiful opera. A beauty that starts since the first act to get its peak in the third and ends in that dramatic end. Sinopoli was a wonderful director. His conducting was powerful and energetic, but , when is required also tender. Only watching him is an spectacle by itself. The way the orchestra plays the prelude is one of those that make you cry, literally. And about the singers I think the cast is excellent. Ok, I admit I always like Placido Domingo, even when I should not. But here he is perfect. He has the voice, the looks, the manners to be the perfect Des Grieux. . When he sings "Donna non vidi mai" you suddenly understand why people like opera. Listing to him is a pleasure. Watch and listen to this video clip here. About Kiri Te Kanawa I am sure that although those who think she is a light soprano must admit she sings here beautifully. How she changes from the first act to the end is something that only she could have done. About her flawless, well I consider that a matter of opinion. She shows an splendid technique and evidently she is not Callas. But who is? Her clarity, and emotion is something to be considered. It is not that she was worse or better , they have different ways to approach to the character. And I find her Manon still the best.,above Ms Fleming's, Ms Frenni's or whoever. Because here she had found the perfect balance between performing and singing and that is always something difficult to accomplish. This production is perfect. I admit I prefer classic productions for this kind of operas. Everything is perfect although I guess that the edition of this dvd it is not as good as it should. I remember watching this opera live from the Covent Garden on tv and the coulours were a little bit stronger. But even with that I think it is a dvd that a good opera aficionado should have or even if you are not. It is easy to fall under the spell of opera after watching this production." (Amazon critic's review - Let's hear yours after the performance)

Location:
Memorial Hall

Calendar:
General Alumni Association

Contact:
Steve McQuaid
(919) 843-5115

Description:
The UNC Clef Hangers' 31st Annual Fall Concert

Location:
Hill Hall Auditorium

Calendar:
Performing and Visual Arts

Contact:
UNC Department of Music
919-962-1039

Description:
Cavalli's 17th-century opera L'Egisto with UNC Baroque Ensemble

Ages: All Ages

Ages: All Ages

Location:
Rams Head Recreation Center

Calendar:
Student Life

Contact:
Meghann Martinez
919-843-6784

Description:
If you are a Carolina student, faculty or staff member with children, join Campus Recreation's Kids ROCK! program for a free event with Coach Lucy Schimmelfind and the incredible Skipsations. They are back to teach basic rope jumping and introduce a variety of tricks. Come for great fun and an even better workout!

Location:
Wilson Library, Rare Book Collection Reading Room

Calendar:
Libraries

Contact:
Libby Chenault
919-962-1143

Description:
Join the UNC Library for a panel discussion about comic book collecting, in the Rare Book Collection Reading Room of the Wilson Special Collections Library.

Don't miss this opportunity to interact with the experts, get information on developing and preserving your collection, and look at dozens of rare, unique, and popular comics.

Panelists will include Dr. Libby Chenault, Rare Book Collection librarian; Daniel Breen, collector and donor; Andrew Neal, owner of Chapel Hill Comics; Ben Bolling, Ph.D. student in UNC's English department; and April Brewer, Rare Book Collection temporary employee. More information: http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/news/index.php/2009/11/comic-books/

Location:
UNC Campus

Calendar:
School of Public Health

Contact:
Amanda Modica

Description:
Healthy Heels is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated students for our executive board to help us promote healthy eating habits on campus.

Our organization provides free cooking classes for students on campus as well as cooking demos in both the dining halls and dorms.

If interested, please email healthyheels@yahoo.com

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Age Limit:

Elliott BROOD

Heavy Trash

Location:
Hill Hall Auditorium

Calendar:
Performing and Visual Arts

Contact:
UNC Department of Music
919-962-1039

Description:
UNC Glee Clubs

Location:
Ackland Art Museum
S. Columbia and E. Franklin Streets

Calendar:
Performing and Visual Arts

Contact:
Nic Brown
919-843-3675

Description:
Share your interest in art with a child you care about in these interactive gallery tours designed for six- to twelve-year olds and their families. Each tour will give you and your family choices of what to talk about in the galleries. Family Fun tours also model different fun ways to look at and think about art that you can use in any museum. Free walk-in program; no registration required.

11/22 SUN

506 Music Trivia Night

8pm

Free!