Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.

This week, Aaron welcomes Lauren Hodge and Sean Grier of Pop Up Chorus, the popular community singalong that’s coming back to The ArtsCenter with a new round of “Pop Up Broadway” this weekend (weather permitting, at least). All are invited to join the fun Saturday, January 31, as the group comes together to sing two classic Broadway showtunes: “One” from A Chorus Line and “Somewhere” from West Side Story.

Click here to get more information and buy tickets to Saturday’s event.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.

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