Thursday Newsletter: Sheltering-In-Place Special Edition
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With ongoing concerns over COVID-19 and public health concerns putting a pin in most public events for now — plus, recent announcements regarding stay-at-home orders that directly affect our community — efforts to “flatten the curve” are in full swing. So, in a corresponding effort to add a little warmth and personal communication, the staff at 97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro.com proudly present the Quarantine Special newsletter.
Local news doesn’t stop — and neither do we. We hope you enjoy what this newsletter has to offer, and we hope to continue to serve our community in a manner befitting Chapel Hill’s oldest continuous broadcaster.
Click here for complete COVID-19 coverage on Chapelboro.com
S O C I A L D I S T A N C I N G
We’ve added a few photos to our mini-gallery highlighting the empty spaces around town thanks to social distancing measures. It’s a different side of Chapel Hill, a quieter portrait of our community. If you’ve got your own interesting photos to share, share them with us on social media, or submit them directly to Chapelboro here.
The Official 97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro.com Quarantine Coloring Book
Click each image below for the full-size printer-friendly version so that you can make full use of your kitchen table — and don’t forget the Tar Heel Blue!
Nicki’s Hoppin’ House Party is Here to Help!
Feeling the effects of sitting down a little too long? Join us for Nicki’s Hoppin’ House Party every weekday at 2:30 p.m. on 97.9 The Hill for a quick cardio break brought to you by Eat the Frog Fitness!
It’s a 30-minute radio dance party designed to get you movin’ and groovin’ with some cardio-friendly tunes. Plus, you can call in to Nicki’s request line at (919) 240-6000 to request some of your favorites and be part of the fun!
97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro.com Social Distancing Binge-Watching + Book-Reading + Couch-Chilling Staff Picks
Looking for a list of shows to watch, movies to check out, books to read and more? Well, look no more — we’ve got a list of staff picks that are sure bets to ease your boredom and occupy your time!
For example: Ron’s been watching “High Fidelity” on Hulu, Jada’s been listening to “A Little Something More” by Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats — and we’ve got a whole lot more where that came from.
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Okay, So What’s Open? Restaurants Serving Takeout and Delivery
Many restaurants in Orange County remain open for takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup. In Chapel Hill, the town has relaxed its parking enforcement to allow people to use curbside pickup options at restaurants downtown.
How You Can Help Our Community
Of course, in the midst of a difficult time for all of us, some of our neighbors and local institutions are in need of extra help. Click the link below to check out a list of some ways you can assist our community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Anna and Victor Quarantine Entertainment Corner
Anna Griffin – Creative Account Coordinator 
Album/EP: “Remember You” by The Jacks
Movie: “The Shawshank Redemption”
Craft: Vinyl Album painting!
Album/EP: “Remember You” is a brand-new EP that dropped this month from up-and-coming Los Angeles-based rock band The Jacks. A little Black Keys, a little Cage the Elephant, these guys are contributing to the so-called rock revival that’s taken shape in the past couple of years. It’s a great EP and I’m excited to see what the future will bring for this cool group.
Movie: I only very recently saw “The Shawshank Redemption” for the first time. I know, I’m very late to the best-movie-of-all-time party. This film truly deserves every accolade it’s ever received and definitely helped to kill a solid two hours of quarantine time! It did give me the desire to go outside though… I just want to be free! By the way, this one is NOT for the kiddos, but I hear “Frozen 2” is streaming on Disney+!
Craft: Album painting! Have any warped or scratched up LPs from back in the day? It’s very difficult to revive a damaged vinyl, but that doesn’t mean it has served its last purpose. Vinyls make great canvases for acrylic work and offer any music lover decoration to match their indie aesthetic. Seal it up with some Mod Podge and you have a beautiful, unique painting
Victor Lewis – Digital Content Editor & Weekend Host 
Movie: “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” and a whole lot more because he doesn’t stop talking about certain movies.
Music: Snarky Puppy’s “Culcha Vulcha” & Flamingosis’ “Bright Moments”
Movie: I think this is a good time for something adventurous, and I’m a sucker for a diamond in the rough, a good ol’ box office bomb that deserved better. Something like “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” or “Treasure Planet” — both all-time Disney classics, if you ask me. Plus “John Carter”? Now you’re speaking my language, Disney. Maybe a little bit of “Alita: Battle Angel” — because I can promise you right now that it’s 102 percent better than you think it’s going to be.
Music: Michael League and Snarky Puppy are top of the pops when it comes to jazz these days — they’ve gone from playing small-time bars to winning multiple Grammy awards, and it shows. “Culcha Vulcha” might be my favorite album of theirs, and as a day-one Snarky fan that really means something. If modern jazz fusion isn’t your bag, though… give anything by my boy Flamingosis a spin. He’s not my all-time most-listened artist on Spotify for nothing.
