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Robin and Linda Williams @ The Carrboro ArtsCenter– January 13th
From 8 PM to 10 PM, Robin and Linda Williams will be playing at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. Robin and Linda Williams “shine like a diamond among rhinestones” in the world of contemporary Americana (David W. Johnson, The Boston Globe). Frequent appearances on programs like A Prairie Home Companion, The Grand Ole Opry, and Austin City Limits have won many admirers for their stirring live performances and heartfelt songwriting.
For more information: artscenterlive.org
Retro Film Series @ The Carolina Theatre– January 13th
This Friday the Retro Film Series kicks off with Brain De Palma’s, Blow Out (1981) starring Brian De Palma and John Travolta – followed by Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation starring Gene Hackman (1972).
For more information: carolinatheatre.org
Drawing in the Galleries @ Ackland Art Musuem– January 14th
From 10am to 12pm join Amanda Hughes as she leads participants in a creative exploration of a particular object in the Ackland’s collection. Bring paper and dry media (crayon, pencils, etc.). All levels are welcome. Free and open to the public. No reservation necessary.
For more information: ackland.org
UNC Men’s Basketball vs Florida State– January 14th
Watch the Heels take on NC State at Dean E. Smith Center!
For more information: Listen Live on WCHL
Pre‑Mardi Gras Party: The Allen Boys/Bull Town Strutters @ The Blue Note Grill– January 14th
The party starts at 8pm! Join The Allen Boys and Bull Town Strutters for some steel guitar and old school New Orleans classics.
For more information: thebluenotegrill.com
The Honeycutters @ The Friday Center– January 14th
The Friday Center presents The Honeycutters, its fifth annual Under the Atrium concert. Food trucks will be on site. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
For more information: events.unc.edu
“Bolin Creek Unpaved: Saving Carrboro’s Last Forest” – January 15th
Join Carrboro filmmaker, Charlie Morris’ premiere of his film, “Bolin Creek Unpaved: Saving Carrboro’s Last Forest.” The documentary explores diversity and controversy in the Bolin Creek forest. Doors open at 3 p.m. at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro for the premiere. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit group Friends of Bolin Creek, which advocates for preserving the creek and surrounding forest.
For more information: artscenterlive.org
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY EVENTS
Dream Big Book Drive @ Durham Central Park– January 16th
Join Book Harvest for their biggest event of the year, the Dream Big Book Drive will take place on Monday from 1pm -4pm. Inspired by Dr. King’s vision of a world in which every child has the chance to realize his or her full potential, Book Harvest marks MLK Day with the Dream Big Book Drive, an annual community-wide celebration of diversity, literacy, and book ownership for all children.
For more information: bookharvestnc.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration @ Franklin St. Post Office– January 16th
Starting at 9:30am, rally, march and program to commemorate MLK Day 2017. Events will be held at Peace and Justice Plaza and First Baptist Church, Chapel Hill. This event is sponsored by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP.
For more information: chapelhillcarrboronaacp.wordpress.com
MLK Birthday Celebration @ Northgate Mall– January 16th
Join Northgate Mall and NC MomsRising at the 7th annual MLK Birthday Celebration. Families are invited to Durham for a giant kid-focused birthday party to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on MLK Day. This event is free.
For more information: northgatemall.com
