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EVENTS NOT TO MISS
‘Tomorrow I May Be Far Away’ carolinaperformingarts.org Carolina Performing Arts brings
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together New York Times-acclaimed pianist Lara Downes and Pulitzer winner Rita Dove in a performance that combines music and poetry. The pair connect original stories with emotional pieces from a variety of FEB. composers 3 at Moeser 8 P.M.
Auditorium in Hill Hall.
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove will perform poems she’s written this February.
Featured Artists Exhibit
All That Class
frankisart.com Local artists Gordon Jameson and Nerys Levy show off their latest masterpieces at Frank Gallery this winter. The exhibit will include contemporary paintings and drawings for the public to admire.
publicschoolfoundation.org Join the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation in celebrating 40 years of investing in our schools and public education at The Carolina Club. The evening features live music, a welcome toast, a silent auction and a dessert bar to enjoy as friends and supporters reflect on the past and the future of education.
Jan. 9-Feb. 17
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Jan. 10-16
playmakersrep.org PlayMakers Repertory Company brings to
life this hilariously heart-wrenching classic featuring a small but mighty cast that will remind you to appreciate the little things in life. The performances at Current ArtSpace + Studio are part of a health and wellness initiative in partnership with UNC.
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Jan. 19
‘Fat Ham’
Jan. 31-Feb. 18
playmakersrep.org Get ready for a deliciously messy night at PlayMakers Repertory Company. This revenge story, a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” is anything but your family’s typical barbecue.
January/February 2024
‘The Old Man and the Sea’ Feb. 10, 8 p.m.
carolinaperformingarts.org Get lost in Carolina Performing Arts’ interpretation of Hemingway’s classic, which dives into questions of legacy and our society’s relationship with the ocean, at Memorial Hall. This opera features cellist Jeffrey Zeigler and Nathan Gunn in the title role.
Carolina Jazz Festival Feb. 15-17
music.unc.edu/jazzfest The 47th annual festival features the UNC Jazz Band and guests, including saxophonistr Sharel Cassity, along with high school jazz groups throughout the weekend. The event will be headlined by the Christian McBride Quintet at Memorial Hall. CHM