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ABOUT TOWN EVENTS NOT TO MISS
‘Loch na hEala’ NOV.
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Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour Nov. 2-3, 9-10 ocagnc.org Get an insider’s look at art studios, and shop for unique works during the 25th anniversary tour. Visitors can view the work of more than 80 local artists, including potters, glass blowers, sculptors, jewelers, fiber artists and painters.
An Evening of Song & Poetry Nov. 9 clubnova.org Join six-time Grammy Award-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon and North Carolina poet laureate Jaki Shelton Green for one night only at The Chapel of the Cross. 8
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Carolina Performing Arts presents this modern take on the classical ballet “Swan Lake”
by Irish dance company Teac Damsa. Inspired by both ancient folklore and modern society, the contemporary performance combines dance, theater and live music for a magical evening. A post-performance gathering with DIDA (Durham Independent Dance Artists) will follow at Crossroads Chapel Hill on Nov. 20. carolinaperformingarts.org
Mediterranean Deli will cater the event, which benefits Club Nova, a nonprofit
that provides employment, education and social opportunities to individuals with mental illnesses.
Jupiter Ball Nov. 22 moreheadplanetarium.org Dress your best for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s 20th annual philanthropic event benefiting The Jupiter Ball Scholarship Program and, this year, honoring former UNC Chancellor James Moeser. The evening will begin with cocktails at Graham Memorial Hall and end with outdoor stargazing led by Morehead’s astronomers.
Arts on Market Nov. 24 southernvillage.com Support local and regional artists, artisans, bakers and makers at this family-friendly, biannual celebration on the Southern Village Green, complete with live music, food, drinks and shopping.
Gallop & Gorge 8K Nov. 28 cardinaltrackclub.com Start off your Thanksgiving Day with this 8K in Carrboro, organized by the Cardinal Track Club. The race benefits The Arc of the Triangle, Carrboro Family Garden, Optimist Club of Chapel Hill, Orange County Rape Crisis Center, TABLE and UNC’s Get REAL & HEEL program. CHM