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EVENTS NOT TO MISS
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Martha Graham Dance Company carolinaperformingarts.org Visit Memorial Hall to experience the 29 New York City7:30 P.M. based company that has defined modern dance as they perform three pieces of work, “Errand Into the Maze,” “Diversion of Angels” and “Canticle for Innocent Comedians.” Tickets start at $29. MARCH
Known for being the oldest American dance company, the world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company returns to Memorial Hall in March.
5K for Education
Crunkleton, Club Gioia, Rocky Top Catering,
March 5, 9 a.m. publicschoolfoundation.org Run or walk during the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation’s ninth annual 5K at McCorkle Place. $5 of every adult registration goes toward a school in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district – the school with the most registered participants will receive a catered lunch for its teachers. Come early to cheer during the mascot lap at 8:30 a.m.
Rivalry Roundup 4 Pediatric Rehab March 5, 4:30-8 p.m. roundupforrehab.maxgiving.events/tickets Spend the evening at Carmichael Arena watching the UNC vs. Duke game on the big screen while supporting the Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program. The family-friendly event features all-inclusive food and drinks from The 10
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French Broad River Brewery and more, plus activities such as pop-a-shot and face painting. Tickets for adults are $75 each while admission is free for kids 12 and under. All proceeds are being donated to the rehabilitation program – read more about it on page 48.
Big Night in for the Arts March 10, 7 p.m. bignightin.org Join Orange County Arts Commission in a partnership with Durham Arts Council, Chatham Arts Council and United Arts Council for their regional fundraiser broadcasted on WRAL. This event will address the impact of COVID-19 on the arts and includes performances from headliners such as Ben Folds, Nnenna Freelon and Jaki Shelton Green. Funds raised will aid local nonprofits and culture organizations continue their post-pandemic recovery efforts.
March/April 2022
Tarheel Antique Festival March 26-27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tarheelantiquesfestival.com Attend this two-day festival at The Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy to explore multiple antique vendors’ booths and enjoy auctions, appraisals and entertainment. Weekend passes are $7.
‘A Wrinkle In Time’ March 30-April 17 playmakersrep.org Experience a kaleidoscope trip through time, space and the power of love during a PlayMakers Repertory Company performance of the adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s novel at the Paul Green Theatre directed by Shelley Butler. Tickets start at $20.