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EVENTS NOT TO MISS
‘A History of Hope, Part 2’ Through June
FEB.
orangehistorync.org Learn about the people and events behind Chapel Hill’s rich town and gown history at the Orange County Historical Museum. This exhibit, presented by the
25-26 ‘Omar’ carolinaperformingarts.org Take part in the North Carolina premiere of “Omar,” an opera that questions how one reckons with gaps in their history. This work was written by Southern Futures at
Chapel Hill Historical Society, highlights the period
from 1930 through 1980, including a timeline of the local civil rights movement and a World War II Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service uniform.
Jan. 10 - Feb. 5 frankisart.com FRANK Gallery invites you to
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2023 Invitational Latinx Show
Carolina Performing Arts artist-in residence Rhiannon Giddens, alongside
composer Michael Abels. The opera mirrors the autobiography of Islamic scholar Omar ibn Said, who was enslaved in the U.S. in the nineteenth century.
this celebration of 11 Latinx artists, including Marcela “Omar” is co-commissioned and co-produced by Spoleto Festival USA and Carolina Performing Arts. Slade, Fabrizio Bianchi, Nana Abreu and Samantha Rosado. Explore art in a variety of mediums at the opening reception on Jan. 13 ‘Home’ A Night at the Museum from 5-8 p.m., and hear from the artists at a Feb. 4, 8 p.m. Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. panel discussion on Jan. 21 from 10-11 a.m. carolinaperformingarts.org chamberorchestraofthetriangle.org Head to Memorial Hall for this unique The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle ‘Hamlet’ performance created by Geoff Sobelle and invites you to this eclectic installment of its Jan. 25 - Feb. 12 directed by Lee Sunday Evans. Presented by UpClose Chamber Music series, hosted at playmakersrep.org Carolina Performing Arts, “Home” uses Ackland Art Museum. Enjoy the classical Enjoy this classic 17th-century tragedy by illusion, choreography, construction and live stylings of Wu Man, Joseph Haydn and William Shakespeare, reimagined by director documentary to introduce the audience to the Ludwig van Beethoven, featuring Maria Serkin Vivienne Benesch. PlayMakers Repertory modern housing landscape. on the horn. CHM Company hosts this thrilling performance in its 550-seat Paul Green Theatre. Tickets start at $20. 8
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