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SOUTHERN VILLAGE PAST EVENTS 2010
Sunday, October 24 · 12 pm - 6 pm
Rock, Rattle & Roll: Battle of the Bands Benefit event
Join us for a great community event, a Battle of the Bands fund raiser to support Orange County Partnership for Young Children’s (OCPYC) programs- part of the statewide Smart Start initiative which creates, funds, and supports early childhood health and education programs. All proceeds benefit the many programs that OCPYC funds throughout Orange County.
In addition to youth and adult bands performing all afternoon, the highlight of the event will be a performance at 5:00 pm by headlining band, Schooner.
Location: The Village Green on Market Street in Southern Village, Chapel Hill
Admission Fees:
Pre-Sale Ticket Purchase (by October 16):
Adults $10, Children 10 & under $3, Family of 4 $20
Day of Ticket Purchase:
Adults $12, Children $5, Family $25
Contact Info:
Patrick McIntyre, 919-967-9091, pmcintyre@orangesmartstart.org, or go to www.orangesmartstart.org for more information or to purchase your tickets.
Saturday, October 16 · 1 pm - 5 pm
TerraVita Wine Event
Saturday, October 9 · 1 pm - 4 pm
How to have a Local Wedding
Featuring a walk around Southern Village for wedding inspirations.
More information coming up–keep checking back!
Saturday, September 25 · 09 am - 12 pm
Esperanza 5K Race & One-Mile Fun Run to benefit N.C. Friends of Safe Passage
Esparanza 5K Benefit Race
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 am
Southern Village in Chapel Hill
“Esparanza” is the Spanish word for “hope”, and in September, communities around the world will run and walk together in friendship, hope and solidarity to support the children and families of Safe Passage. Safe Passage is an US-based humanitarian organization dedicated to bring hope and opportunity to the children of the Guatemala City garbage dump community. Born from the passionate vision of a single person, Hanley Denning, Safe Passage today channels the efforts of teachers, staff, volunteers and supporters to turn the dream of education into reality for hundreds of Guatemala’s poorest and most marginalized children.
To learn more about Safe Passage, go to www.safepassage.org
To register for the race, go to www.safepassage.org/5K or www.active.com
Saturday, September 18 ·
Super Cooper’s Little Red Wagon Foundation Rock & Run
Plan to participate in a benefit family fun run and concert on Saturday, September 18th. The event will commence with a 5K fun run/walk in the late afternoon, followed by ‘Once’, a Pearl Jam cover band performing at 7:30pm on the Village Green.
The event will benefit families who have a child facing cancer, helping them face the daunting expenses that come with this devastating illness.
ADMISSION: $25/person or $75/family; covers race and concert.
Visit http://supercooperwagon.org or click on the link below for more information about this cause and the exciting benefit event.
Super Cooper Little Red Wagon Foundation flyer
Wednesday, September 15 · 6 pm - 8 pm
Preventing Obesity by Design (POD) Community Meeting
We’re excited to announce that the Chapel Hill Day Care Center in Southern Village has been selected as the Orange County 2010 site for the ‘Preventing Obesity by Design’ (POD) project! The school is now in the process of converting their playground to an outdoor learning environment that will promote increased physical activity for children and thus forestall the risk of childhood obesity.
Childhood obesity is on the rise and now affects over 30% of 2-4 year olds in our state. The POD project, led by the Natural Learning Initiative, converts typical mulch-covered playgrounds into green landscapes which introduce children to the natural world and provide opportunities for active play and exploration.
POD is sponsored by the Natural Learning Initiative at N.C. State, Orange County Partnership for Young Children, and Child Care Services Association. To educate the public about this unique program and engage the community in volunteering to help with the POD initiative, the group is holding an informational meeting at Christ Church on Wednesday, September 15th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
For more information about this project and its affiliated organizations, visit any of the following links:
http://www.naturalearning.org/showcase/projects/POD/about.html
Sunday, September 12 · 7 pm - 9 pm
Armand Lenchek & Danny Gotham to play Sunday night concert
Enjoy an acoustic performance by these two talented guitarists. They’ll entertain you with everything from blues to bluegrass!
NO COVER CHARGE.
Sunday, September 5 · 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Southern Village Labor Day Weekend Variety Show & School Supply Drive
Join us for this holiday weekend’s variety show that will celebrate the start of the new school year! The show’s two acts feature two very popular local music teachers; the Scroggs Elementary music teacher, Sheila Fleming in her group Trilogy, and the Culbreth Middle School music teacher, Mr. Jones, headlining the Michael D. Jones Jazz Trio. The music will begin at 7:00pm.
This will be a fun evening for the whole family, so we’re encouraging everybody to come early (around 5:30 pm) to bring a picnic and socialize, and play games on the Green before the concert. We’ll provide balls, hula hoops and our ‘corn hole’ bean bag toss game.
The Tumble Gym is organizing a school supply drive to benefit needy local children, so please bring along any extra school supplies that you wish to donate. SPECIAL NOTE: The Tumble Gym will match your donations, to double the benefits to local schoolkids!
FREE EVENT!
Friday, September 3 · 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hindugrass to open for Friday, September 3rd outdoor movie
Hindugrass bringing their unique musical blend to
Southern Village
Friday, September 3rd, 6:30 pm (Before the movie)
We were all disappointed when the previously scheduled Hindugrass performance had to be cancelled due to rain. We’re fortunate now to have another chance to hear them in concert.
Hindugrass was formed in 1998 to create a blend of classical and folk music from northern India with traditional folk and bluegrass music from the southeastern U.S. The group will delight your ears as they combine the melodic and rhythmic structures of the ragas of Hindustan with songs from the Appalachian tradition.
Band members have been influenced by a wide variety of world music genres, and between them, play dozens of different and often exotic instruments, ranging from keyboards, bass, violin and bassoon to jaw harp, tabla, sarod, and many, many others.
You’ll enjoy the mix of the familiar, with sounds from a diversity of global musical sources, as the group plays music composed by its own members.
The concert is being presented outdoors on the Village Green in Southern Village, Chapel Hill, in advance of this evening’s movie on the lawn. It’s an open seating event; bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, and food and beverages of your choice.
NO COVER CHARGE FOR THE CONCERT, but $4.00 charge if you decide to stay to see the evening’s feature movie, ‘Inception’.
Sunday, August 29 · 6 pm - 9 pm
The Nomads to play in CASTLE benefit in Southern Village
The legendary N.C. Beach Music band is returning to Southern Village for a special concert to benefit CASTLE (The Center for the Acquisition of Spoken Language Through Listening Enrichment), part of the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Otolaryngology. With funding from a variety of public and private sources, the center provides assistance to hearing impaired children.
The evening will include a Silent Auction, fun activities for kids of all ages, plus the Nomads playing 3 sets of their signature upbeat Soul/ R & B/ Beach sound. You’ll dance to the music, all while helping a great cause!
Please note the special start time: 6:00pm on Sunday.
NO COVER CHARGE, BUT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
Sunday, August 22 · 7 pm - 9 pm
David Dyer & The Crooked Smile Band coming to Southern Village
Are you ready for an evening of high energy country-rock music at its finest? Come out to see the extraordinarily talented and entertaining David Dyer & The Crooked Smile Band rock Southern Village!
David Dyer & The Crooked Smile Band (CSB) are a diverse group of veteran musicians who play their own style of bluegrass-dusted “porch-rock”, fusing Byrd-like vocal harmonies with Prine-like storytelling that is sometimes humorous, sometimes guttural, but always honest.
CSB has been crafting roots-inspired music since December 1999, released an independent CD in the Fall of 2000, and are now out supporting frontman and principal songwriter David Glenn Dyer’s latest record, “Crossroads Grocery,” currently receiving international recognition.
Witness one of their high-octane live performances, described by one music writer as “Hank Sr. meets the Beatles”, and it is obvious that this band
truly loves what they do. The band is made up of:
David Dyer on lead vocals, acoustic guitars, & blues harp
Jim Crew on keyboards & background vocals
Allyn Love on pedal steel guitar & dobro
Bernie Petteway on electric guitars
Ken Weigand on bass & background vocals
Francis Dyer on drums & percussion
'Debut' CD by Crooked Smile Band
This is a “do not miss” concert! No cover charge
Thursday, August 19 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Pazzo! Restaurant providing free samples at this week’s Farmers’ Market
Join us this Thursday as Pazzo! sponsors the Farmer’’s Market, providing free samples of a specially prepared dessert drizzled with local honey.
This week, we’re featuring ’Little Flying Cows’, a Hillsborough-based, family run honey producer. ’Little Flying Cows’ sells 3 different varieties of honey, each with its own distinct taste, plus a myriad of honey- and beeswax-based personal care products. They’ll be providing free tastes of their honey varieties, plus are happy to talk with you about the health benefits of their products.
You’ll also find floral bouquets, and a selection of colorful and healthy summer vegetables–eggplants, peppers, zucchinis, tomatoes, and basil, all in abundance now. We’ll provide several recipes using these items. Eco Farms will also be selling their delicious Shiitake Mushrooms, as well as a variety of pork products.
Sunday, August 15 · 7 pm - 9 pm
The Laura Ridgeway Duo will play in Southern Village
Southern Village favorite Laura Ridgeway is coming back with her highly entertaining show featuring pop & jazz standards. This popular vocalist brings to life the great songs of the past. From high energy dance tunes to mellow, nostalgic favorites, she and her talented accompanist combine jazz, swing, oldies, pop, blues– along with original pieces – to offer classy, upbeat performances that will appeal to all.
Vocalist Laura Ridgeway
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic, and prepare to have a great evening.
NO COVER CHARGE
Sunday, August 8 · 7 pm - 9 pm
Singer-Songwriter Tad Dreis to play in Southern Village this Sunday
Tad Dreis in concert
Tad Dreis plays folk-pop music with heart and a sense of humor, plus a rocking harmonica. Since 2001, he has released four original albums that alternate between folky storysongs and acoustic power-pop.
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs or blankets for this evening of music and fun on the lawn, featuring Tad on guitar, harmonicas and vocals, accompanied by Seth Barden on upright bass.
NO COVER CHARGE
Sunday, August 1 · 7 pm - 9 pm
John Howie Jr & The Sweethearts to play on Sunday, August 1st
Enjoy the ’sweetest country you’ve ever heard’, when John Howie Jr and The Sweethearts take the stage in Southern Village on Sunday evening, August 1st, playing their own brand of Classic Country and Honky-Tonk music. The band is made up of renowned musicians John Howie Jr on vocals & acoustic guitar, Billie Feather on vocals, banjo, & upright bass, and Nathan Golub on pedal steel guitar.
John Howie Jr & The Sweethearts
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/jhjandthesweethearts#ixzz0unlheJ9O
Wednesday, July 28 · 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Act One Act Now Theatre Company presenting ‘Alice in Wonderland’ on Wednesday & Thursday evenings
Act One Act Now Theatre Company presents ‘Improvisation of Alice in Wonderland’ in Southern Village this evening (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:00 pm each night. The play will take place on the stage on the Village Green on Market Street in Southern Village.
Alice & The Queen from Act One Act Now Theatre
In celebration of this spirited production, Ship-N-Shop Village Mart will be selling an original ‘Alice in Wonderland’ print at the ticket tent adjacent to the stage, starting at about 6:00 pm both nights.
Tonight only, the artist Alli Brooks will be on hand to sign her prints, which will be specially priced for the signing event. Her large ‘Alice in Wonderland’ print, will be available for $20 (normally $30), and the smaller ‘Tea Party Balloon’ print, normally $15, will be $10 this evening.
'Alice in Wonderland' print by Alli Brooks
'Tea Party Balloon' print by Alli Brooks
ADMISSION TO PLAY: $5.00/PERSON
Sunday, July 25 · 7 pm - 9 pm
Kevin Van Sant Jazz Guitar Trio to appear in Southern Village
Enjoy the music of the Kevin Van Sant Jazz Guitar Trio, featuring Kevin on guitar, accompanied by Doug Largent on Bass and Dan Davis on Drums. The group will delight you with an assortment of jazz standards plus some original jazz compositions.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and feel free to picnic on the lawn while listening to the delightful music.
NO COVER CHARGE
Saturday, July 24 · 12 pm - 5 pm
Fund Raising Concert & Fun Day on Saturday Afternoon
HELP SUPPORT THE MCDOUGLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
MATH & READING ENRICHMENT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
Join us this Saturday for a concert and afternoon of fun on the Village Green that will benefit the McDougle Middle School Math and Reading Enrichment Summer Camp Program. Listen to a great concert while having fun with a bounce house, face painting, water balloon games, and line dancing, and enjoying snow cone and popcorn snacks.
All proceeds from the fundraising event will go directly to the summer camp program that will be held in August.
NO COVER CHARGE
Thursday, July 22 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Tomato Day this Thursday at the Farmers’ Market
Join us as we celebrate America’s favorite vegetable at the height of its season! The celebration will center around free tomato tastings. We’ll be sampling a variety of fresh tomatoes for you to compare and contrast. You’ll also have the opportunity to try two refreshing salads prepared especially for this event, ‘Tomato & Watermelon Salad’ and ‘Tomato & Butter Bean Salad’. If you enjoy the salads, pick up the complimentary recipes.
Tomato Day at the Southern Village Farmers’ Market is being provided by a generous sponsorship donation from Southern Neighbor monthly.
Parents: Bring your children to cool off from the heat in our KidsZone sprinkler on the Green!
Tomato Tasting in Southern Village
The following photos have been provided courtesy of UniqueOrn Enterprises
Farmers' Market Cherry Tomatoes
Tomato variety at Farmers' Market
Tomato & Butter Bean Salad
Sunday, July 18 · 7 pm - 9 pm
Singer-Songwriter Andrew Marlin will play in Southern Village
Andrew Marlin is an extremely talented songwriter, originally from Warrenton, NC, and is a true lover of all things music. Armed with an acoustic guitar, Andrew manages to seamlessly transition from one genre to the next, while maintaining his own unique sound. Traditional and modern folk, jazz, bluegrass and R&B all become one through his voice and strings.
In addition to playing solo, Andrew also plays his original tunes with Emily Frantz as the duo Mandolin Orange. The two tour NC and beyond playing their roots music–original acoustic tunes inspired by folk music’s great pickers, performers and storytellers. Andrew mentions Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Regina Spektor and Eddie Vedder among his many varied influences.
Go to www.myspace.com/mandolinorange for a taste of Andrew’s music in the Mandolin Orange duo.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Andrew Marlin graciously agreed to step in and play on this date, replacing the originally scheduled Molly Bancroft, who was forced to cancel for personal reasons. We apologize if this causes you any inconvenience, but we know that you’ll enjoy this show!
Wednesday, July 14 · 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Theatre On The Green: Taming of the Shrew
Enjoy youth theatre, as the Act One Act Now Theatre company presents their enjoyable version of “Taming of the Shrew”.
The show will be presented on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00pm each night.
Admission is $5.00/person
Sunday, July 11 · 7 pm - 9 pm
The Pratie Heads bring traditional British Isles music to Southern Village
Bob Vasile and Jane Peppler, as the Pratie Heads, play and sing Irish, Scottish, English, and Early American music for concerts, festivals, and workshops, calling their repertoire “More or Less Traditional Music of the British Isles and beyond.” Both provide vocals, with Jane on fiddle, concertina and viola, and Bob on guitar and bouzouki.
The duo specializes in British Isles, Celtic, and Colonial American songs and tunes, but also plays original material, a few pieces from Sweden, Finland, Holland, Bulgaria, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, and from Jewish traditions. Known for their vocal solos and harmonies, and instrumental virtuosity, you’ll enjoy the depth of feeling that goes into their performance.
Come see them on the Village Green on Sunday, July 11th at 7:00pm!
Thursday, July 8 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Figs, Tomatoes, Potatoes and more today at Thursday’s Southern Village Farmers’ Market
Tomato Variety plus Red, White & Blue Potatoes in honor of Independence Day, from Driftwood Gardens
Southern Village Farmers Market.
Sunday, July 4 · 7 pm - 9 pm
The King Rippers will help you celebrate The 4th!
Get out your dancing shoes! Celebrate Independence Day with the spirit of New Orleans Jazz, brought to you by The King Rippers.
Sunday, June 27 · 7 pm - 9 pm
The Magnolia Klezmer Band in a return appearance in Southern Village
The always popular Magnolia Klezmer Band is returning to Southern Village in what promises to be another lively and festive outdoor evening of ”Jewish Dance Music from Bucharest to Broadway”.
Based in the Triangle area of North Carolina, The Magnolia Klezmer Band performs Eastern European Jewish music from Romania, Moldavia, Russia & the Ukraine, blended with American traditional jazz and swing. Be prepared to get up and dance; at the very least, you’ll be tapping your toes to the music!
Visit www.magnoliaklezmerband.com for band information.
RAIN ANNOUNCEMENT: In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled. Check back here by 5:00pm on Sunday for cancellation news.
NO COVER CHARGE
Friday, June 25 · 7:30 pm - 9 pm
North Carolina Symphony tonight–FREE PERFORMANCE!
Please join us on Friday, June 25th at 7:30pm as the North Carolina Symphony returns to Southern Village for their 11th annual free performance on the lawn. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and arrive early to ensure optimal seating at this magical evening of music under the stars.
THE PROGRAM FOR THE EVENING HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED:
Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Felix Mendelssohn
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor, Otto Nicolai
Prelude to Act III and Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, Richard Wagner
Triumphal March and Ballet Music from Aida, Giuseppe Verdi
selections from Porgy and Bess, George Gershwin, arr. Bennett
Mardi Gras from Mississippi Suite, Ferde Grofé
Belle of the Ball, Leroy Anderson
From Sea To Shining Sea, Robert Wendel
No photography, recording, cell phones or pagers
William Henry Curry (Resident Conductor and Summerfest Artistic Director) conducts his 15th season with the North Carolina Symphony in 2010-11. Maestro Curry serves as the artistic director for Summerfest and all North Carolina Symphony summer programs. He also began his first season as Music Director of the Durham Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2009. A native of Pittsburgh, Curry started conducting and composing music at age 14. His first major appointment was at age 21 when he was named Assistant Conductor of the Richmond Chamber Orchestra. In addition, he also served as Resident Conductor with the Baltimore Symphony and with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and as Associate Conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony. Maestro Curry has conducted over forty orchestras, both in the United States and abroad, as well as opera and ballet companies. Maestro Curry is also a composer, and his works have been played by many of America’s finest orchestras.
This performance by the N.C. Symphony was made possible by the contributions of many businesses, individuals and organizations.
Southern Village Symphony Performance Benefactors
Sunday, June 20 · 6 pm - 9 pm
The ArtsCenter brings ‘African American Traditions II’ to Southern Village
Market Street at Southern Village is pleased to announce a special Fathers’ Day concert, ‘African-American Traditions II’, a unique evening in three acts, featuring:
DONNA WASHINGTON, storyteller
MARY D. WILLIAMS, traditional gospel singer
THE MIGHTY GOSPEL INSPIRATIONS
a capella gospel harmonies
This show is presented by the ArtsCenter.
Date & Time: Sunday, June 19th at 6:00 pm (PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL TIME)
Location: The Village Green at Southern Village, Chapel Hill, NC
Admission: $5 cover charge
Rain Location: In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the stage at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro.
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Donna Washington is a nationally acclaimed storytelling performer and award-winning author and recording artist. She tells her stories at festivals, conferences, schools and libraries all over the country. We’re fortunate to have her weave her tales for our entertainment.
Mary D. Williams, a renowned singer of traditional gospel music, has devoted her life to keeping alive the traditions of African-American spiritual music. In addition to performing, Ms. Washington is also a scholar and a teacher of African American history. Her goal is to make her music accessible to a wide listening audience. Ms. Washington’s powerful voice is reminiscent of Mahalia Jackson. She’ll perform with piano accompaniment. Ms. Washington was featured on Dick Gordon’s ‘The Story’ aired on NPR on Wednesday, June 9th.
The Mighty Gospel Inspirations were formed in Durham, NC in August of 1988 as a gospel quartet, and are making a repeat appearance in Southern Village. The group includes founding members, brothers Mike and Kenneth Sanders who have been singing together for over 40 years. The current membership also includes Ms. Rome Hemingway, Larry Perry, James Bailey and Robert Waldrop. Combined, they bring over 160 years of years of singing energy and performing experience from a variety of groups and musical styles. The Mighty Gospel Inspirations are focused on singing traditional Jubilee style a capella gospel rarely heard today. It’s a powerful sound, reminiscent of what was performed in the 1940’s and 1950’s. This is an intricate singing style that requires tightly-knit 4-part harmony, resulting in a sound very much like a single voice accompanying a lead singer. Many long hours of rehearsal are required to make it successful and The Mighty Gospel Inspirations have dedicated themselves to this task.
Bring your fathers to celebrate their day with these exciting performers on the stage at the Village Green in Southern Village. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and can bring a picnic or purchase food from any of the Southern Village food establishments.
Please contact bcarr@mcarolina with questions or if you need any further information.
Thursday, June 17 · 7 pm - 8:30 pm
The Incomparable Tres Chicas in Southern Village this Thursday!
Market Street at Southern Village is bringing back the incomparable Tres Chicas in a repeat outdoor concert on Thursday, June 17th at 7:00pm. Tres Chicas is the widely renowned trio formed by Lynn Blakey, Caitlin Cary, and Tonya Lamm, legendary female alt-country singer-songwriters originally from the Raleigh area. The three women, who are friends, previously played with other bands before getting together in 2004 to record and perform. Their performances are acclaimed for distinct vocal harmonies which are showcased in the trio’s original songs. Their Southern Village show will be an acoustic performance, with just the three ladies.
Location: This open seating, outdoor concert will be held on the stage at the Village Green in Southern Village. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and can bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages from any of the Southern Village food establishments.
RAIN LOCATION: Christ United Methodist Church in Southern Village.
Cover charge: $5, at the gate.
The Southern Village Summer Music Series continues through September 18th with concerts every Sunday evening at 7:00, plus additional dates. There is a small admission fee for several of our concerts, but most have no cover charge. Please visit us online at southernvillage.com for a complete listing of the Music Series, with additional information posted each week.
Contact bcarr@mcarolina.com with any questions.
Beverly L. Carr
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Market Street at Southern Village
919.969.7301 x231
Sunday, June 13 · 7 pm - 9 pm
Hindugrass to bring their unique musical blend to Southern Village
Hindugrass bringing their unique musical blend to
Southern Village
Sunday, June 13, 7:00pm
Hindugrass was formed in 1998 to create a blend of classical and folk music from northern India with traditional folk and bluegrass music from the southeastern U.S. The group will delight your ears as they combine the melodic and rhythmic structures of the ragas of Hindustan with songs from the Appalachian tradition.
Band members have been influenced by a wide variety of world music genres, and between them, play dozens of different and often exotic instruments, ranging from keyboards, bass, violin and bassoon to jaw harp, tabla, sarod, and many, many others.
You’ll enjoy the mix of the familiar with sounds from a diversity of global musical sources, as the group plays music composed by its own members.
The concert is being presented outdoors on the Village Green in Southern Village, Chapel Hill. It’s an open seating concert; bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, and food and beverages of your choice.
NO COVER CHARGE
Please contact bcarr@mcarolina for further information, or call 919-969-7301 x231.
Thursday, June 10 · 7 pm - 11 pm
Special Soccer Event – Carolina RailHawks, Eurosport, Carolina For Kibera, & ‘Bend it Like Beckham’
SPECIAL SOCCER EVENT IN SOUTHERN VILLAGE
THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH, 7:00pm
Get ready for the World Cup! The Lumina Theatre in Chapel Hill, in connection with the Carolina RailHawks professional soccer team, Eurosport, Carolina for Kibera, and The Independent Weekly are presenting a special event in Southern Village to help you get psyched up to cheer on our U.S. team.
Come out on Thursday evening, June 10th for an exciting pre-World Cup event, starting at 7:00pm on the Village Green, when you can meet some of the Carolina RailHawks players plus Swoops, the team mascot. There will be team giveaways and a free raffle with balls and jerseys provided by Eurosport. There will also be a showing of a film about the Carolina for Kibera soccer program for disadvantaged youth in Kenya. This is a FREE EVENT
The evening will culminate at dusk (around 9:00pm) with an outdoor screening of the classic and beloved 2002 film, ‘Bend it Like Beckham’. Keira Knightley fans will enjoy seeing her in this film–one of her earliest roles.
It’s the last day of school in Chapel Hill, so you and your family will be in the mood to celebrate the start of summer vacation and the start of the World Cup. Bring that celebratory spirit out to Southern Village on Thursday night. The movie will be shown outdoors on the big screen on the Village Green. It’s an open seating event; bring your lawn chairs or blankets, and feel free to bring a picnic or purchase food from one of our eating establishments.
$4 regular admission if you stay for the movie | $3 if you’re wearing your soccer uniform | $2/person if you and your team of 5 or more people show up in uniform
Sunday, June 6 · 7 pm - 9 pm
The Gravy Boys to play in Southern Village
GRAVY BOYS IN SOUTHERN VILLAGE
The Gravy Boys will perform their special brand of Acoustic Americana in Southern Village on Sunday, June 6. Featuring heartfelt vocal harmonies, boot-stomping rhythms, and lively stage shenanigans, their high energy show will provide an evening of great entertainment. Their music has been influenced by a wide spectrum of traditional American artists, from the traditional American catalog of the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Woody Guthrie, the Maddox Brothers and Ralph Stanley, to the classic elements of Hank Williams, the Louvin Brothers, George Jones, the Everly Brothers, Gram Parsons and Bob Dylan to the modern perspectives of artists such as Steve Earle, Tom Waits, Ryan Adams and the Avett Brothers. The Gravy Boys take old-time themes and bring them into the present day, with an authentic passion that will resonate with all. They’ll delight you with their music, while tickling your funny bone with their zany antics.
Besides performing at many venues, including the renowned Merlefest, the band has also been heard on WUNC’s ‘Back Porch Music’ and even on NPR’s ‘Car Talk’. They’ve released 2 CD’s of original music, with a third on the way.
Grab your lawn chairs or blankets, bring a picnic, and join us for this special evening of music and laughter!
Monday, May 31 · 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Elvis Tribute Artist KEITH HENDERSON appearing this Monday!
Keith Henderson is returning to perform in Southern Village on Memorial Day Monday, May 31st, 2010 at 6:30 pm. He’ll be playing along with his band ‘The Illusions’. Plan early–mark your calendars now for this 2nd annual performance by this exciting performer and his high energy concert.
Grab your friends, pack a picnic, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come on out for a fun evening!
This is an outdoor, open seating event. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to Christ Church at 800 Market Street in Southern Village, Chapel Hill. Ticket at the indoor location are limited, but you can purchase tickets in advance through Etix by following this link:
Admission to this event will be $10.00. There will be a charge of $2.02 for purchasing advance tickets online, for a total of $12.02/ticket. Please direct inquiries to Bev Carr at bcarr@mcarolina.com or 919.969.7301 x231.
Sunday, May 30 · 12 pm
‘Better Off Dead’, Grateful Dead tribute band will play on Sunday
GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE BAND ‘BETTER OFF DEAD’
TO PLAY IN SOUTHERN VILLAGE THIS SUNDAY
Celebrate the unofficial opening weekend of summer with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead Tribute Band ‘Better Off Dead’, this Sunday at 7:00pm. The Grateful Dead style jam band played here last year, and is returning by popular demand.
Better Off Dead was formed in 2008 to celebrate the music, philosophy and spirit of the Grateful Dead, paying homage to the music of the Dead, while not necessarily re-creating every note played by the original group. All of the ‘Better Off Dead’ band members are seasoned musicians with experience playing in bands in many parts of the country. Two of the founding players in the band are lead vocalist Whitney Pearsall, who’s been performing since childhood, and guitarist Rich Saltz who’s experienced over 150 Grateful Dead shows, and whose playing style is heavily influenced by Jerry’s Garcia’s music. Rounding out the band are Jeff Brown on guitar, Brant Kay on keyboards and shared lead vocals, Chris O’Hara on bass and Lars Hartmann on drums. Combined, the group produces an intricate and creative mix of sound, heavily influenced by the Grateful Dead.
Sunday, May 23 · 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Asheville’s Galen Kipar Project returns to Southern Village
Plan on a Sunday evening of Music on the Green with the Galen Kipar Project, the innovative, convention-defying band out of Asheville, brought back to our venue by popular demand. Featuring singer/songwriter/composer/ guitar & harmonica playing Galen Kipar, along with Jon Morrow on 8 string guitar-bass and Jeremy Young on drums and percussion, the group has its roots in blues, jazz, and world beat rhythms.
Asheville’s small-scale symphony, otherwise known as the Galen Kipar Project, will delight your ears with its innovative fusion of folk, classical, jazz and blues, while engaging your mind with their lyrics. Their songs have been described as “complex yet accessible, cohesive and poignant, experimental folk masterpieces.”
The Galen Kipar Project has played extensively to rave reviews all over the southeast, and more recently has performed at the revered Knitting Factory in Brooklyn and as far away as San Francisco. In 2009 they played to a jam-packed, toe-tapping crowd at the Kennedy Center’s renowned Millennium Stage in Washington, DC
This concert is FREE. You’re encouraged to buy some food and beverages from one of our Southern Village restaurants or Weaver Street Market, or bring your own picnic. Bring along your lawn chairs or blankets and get ready to relax and spend your Sunday evening with some unique and enjoyable music.
To learn more about The Galen Kipar Project and their upcoming album, and to hear some of their music, visit www.galenkipar.com. This concert is just one of the events in the Southern Village Outdoor Summer Music Series, which presents concerts every Sunday night through September 12th and additional concerts on other evenings. Please click on the Movies/Music tab for a complete listing of the Music Series, with additional information posted each week.
DETAILS:
Date & Time: Sunday, May 23 at 7:00pm
Location: The Village Green in Southern Village, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
More: Open seating, outdoor performance; bring your own lawn chair or blanket
Rain Announcement: In the event of foul weather, please check back here at 4:00 on Sunday for any news about a rain cancellation.
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Sunday, May 16 · 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Legendary Performer Claudia Schmidt to make rare appearance in Southeastern U.S.
This Sunday, local music enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see renowned musician Claudia Schmidt in a rare appearance in the southeast. Schmidt, a singer/songwriter/guitar- & dulcimer-player is known for concerts that transport the listener through the interweaving of her music with anecdotal storytelling.
Schmidt has recorded 14 albums with mostly original music, influenced by folk, jazz and blues traditions. She regularly travels and performs both nationally and internationally, but rarely visits this part of the country. We’re privileged to be able to present this talented and engaging performer in concert on the Village Green in Southern Village at 7:00 this Sunday, May 16th.
Admission is $5 at the gate.
Visit http://www.claudiaschmidt.com/ for more information about the performer and her music, or contact bcarr@mcarolina.com with other questions.
Saturday, May 15 · 2 pm - 7 pm
Haitian Flag Day Celebration & ‘Rebuilding Haiti’ Benefit
Come out for a day of celebration in support of the Hope For Haiti Ministries ‘Rebuilding Haiti’ efforts. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and plan to enjoy a day of Haitian cuisine, artwork, music, dance, a parade and much more.
The event is free, and donations will be requested to support the Haitian Triangle Connection Hope for Haiti Ministries. Click below for more information.
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Thursday, May 6 · 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
2010 Southern Village Farmers’ Market opens on Thursday!
Our weekly Farmers’ Market will open this Thursday, and will be held from 3:30 – 6:30 pm each Thursday, continuing through August 26th. In its seventh year, the Market will be held at a new location this year–in the center of Market Street, on Aberdeen Drive, adjacent to the Village Green. Our local restaurant Pazzo, with chef Seth Kingsbury heavily dependent upon local produce, will be underwriting the Southern Village Farmers’ Market this season.
In addition to the wonderful local farmers who will be selling their produce, flowers, baked goods, wine, plants and hand-crafted items, there will be entertainment and special events each week. The opening market on May 6th will feature two live musical performances; ‘Touch of Brass’, a local brass quintet at 4:30 pm, and the Culbreth Middle School chorus at 6:00. Featured produce at the market this week will be sweet and juicy local strawberries, many varieties of greens, spectacular flowers, and many more fresh veggies.
Our special KidsZone will return as well, offering a variety of fun play activities for children to enjoy while their parents shop, and also provides a place for parents to gather. Many KidsZone activities from 2009 will be continued this year, plus there will be some new surprises!
Stop by the Southern Village Farmers’ Market each week for the freshest and healthiest locally-grown foods, for recipes, cooking tips and samples, and just to hang out and enjoy the Farmers’ Market ambience.
Sunday, May 2 · 1 pm - 5 pm
CLAWS, Inc to bring wild animals to Southern Village!
Meet some of the animals that are featured in the new movie, Furry Vengeance, now playing at The Lumina Theatre. Creative Learning About Willdlife Species (CLAWS, Inc.) will introduce you to a cuddly (and de-scented) skunk, a raccoon, a groundhog, kinkajous, and a variety of wild birds.
LATEST NEWS: The group will be releasing a rehabilitated owl into the wild, right from Market Street in Southern Village–don’t miss this exciting event!
Saturday, May 1 · 10 am - 5 pm
Arts on The Green: Orange County Artists Guild (OCAG) Arts Fair & Triangle Youth Ballet (TYB) National Dance Week Dance Festival
Market Street Southern Village is presenting ‘Arts on The Green’, an event that will feature an unprecedented collarboration between the Orange County Artists Guild (OCAG) and The Triangle Youth Ballet (TYB).
The juried art show presented by OCAG will feature the works of 65 local visual artists, members of Orange County Artists Guild, Chatham County Artists Guild, Carolina Designer Craftsman, Piedmont Designer Craftsmen, as well as several exciting new artists juried in for the show. Expect to find hand-crafted pottery, paintings, jewelry crafted in a variety of materials, garden art, metal sculpture, textiles, handmade books, glass works, prints, photography and more.
Art will range from the affordable, starting under $20 for casual gifts and collections, to fine art and designer crafts and furniture in the $100’s to $1,000’s—items to be appreciated or purchased by connoisseurs and collectors. This will be a great opportunity to find unique gifts in all prices for Mothers Day, Graduation, Weddings, or just for you.
Additionally, the day will be a celebration of National Dance Week, with an afternoon of dance and other musical performances by The Triangle Youth Ballet and friends, appearing for the second year in Southern Village. This event drew a large audience last year, attracted by the diversity of dance genres and the wide age range of the performers. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and maybe even a picnic, so you can watch the dancers from The Triangle Youth Ballet, Bollywood performers from Chapel Hill High School (CHHS), ‘Arts in Action’ from Frank Porter Graham Elementary School, and a Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts form) exhibition. There will also be live music from the Ukulele orchestra from CHHS, the Volunteer Brass Orchestra, ‘alt-country-ska-folk’ from local group North Columbia, and much, much more. See below for complete schedule of music.
Location: Market Street in Southern Village. Artists will be set up around and on the Village Green on Market Street. Live music and dance performances will be held all day on the stage on the Green.
The event is free and open to the public.
The Rain Date for the event is Sunday, May 2nd, 10:00am to 5:00pm.
PARKING: Due to the large attendance we expect at the Arts Fair, we know that parking will be challenging, but not impossible. Please park in the center lot on Market Street, on side streets, or in the lots behind and under the buildings on Market Street. Or you can park in the Town of Chapel Hill Park-and-Ride lot, which is adjacent to Market Street and an easy walk. To get to the Town lot, enter Southern Village on Market Street, make the first left onto Kildaire Road, and continue straight through to the lot. You may also want to consider leaving your car behind and taking one of the Town’s free buses (Routes NS or V) that stop right on Market Street in Southern Village.
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Saturday, April 24 · 2 pm - 7 pm
CHPD ‘Pig Out on The Green’
Mark your calendars for this annual event presented by the Chapel Hill Police Department for the benefit of Special Olympics. It will be a day of live music, food and drink, a silent auction, and fun activities for the entire family, including a space walk and a popcorn machine.
Admission: $5 for adults, free for kids
BBQ & Fixings: $5 per adult or child
Drinks: $2 for beer or wine, $1 for soda or water
The event is sponsored by Pazzo and The Carolina Brewery.
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Friday, April 23 · 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
‘The Roots of Reflection’ presented by Scene & Heard Productions
Join us for an evening of youth performances in a multitude of genres. The evening will kick off at 6:30pm with a performance by the Chapel Hill High School Ukulele Orchestra, followed at 7:00 by “The Roots of Reflection”, presented by The Sacrificial Poets. In addition to poetic performances, the evening will include puppetry, acting, music, dance, visual arts, filmmaking and more.
Suggested donation: $5
Saturday, April 17 · 2 pm - 3 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Paperhand Puppet Intervention to visit Southern Village
For Earth Day Celebration
On Saturday, April 17th
Mark your calendar now to celebrate Earth Day with a very special production by the ‘Paperhand Puppet Intervention’ troupe. The event will feature an inspiring show called “The Crawdad’s Conundrum,” which will appeal to all ages—adults as well as children. As described by the Paperhand folks, the show focuses on the web of life, ecology, biology, and the environment. In this show, told in rhyming verse, the Troupe uses rod puppets and cardboard to tell the story of a fiesty young Crayfish who is determined to have her voice be heard. All sorts of adventures unfold as the heroine and her friends–a deer, a turtle, and other river dwellers try to protect their home from the ever increasing needs of the man. The show will be presented in a traditional style puppet stage, complete with a red curtain.
Following the show, the performers will lead a lively parade around Market Street in Southern Village.
Place: The Village Green at Southern Village, Chapel Hill
Date and Time: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 2:00 pm
Admission: Free; please bring an item of non-perishable food to donate to the Weekend Backpack Project of TABLE (check out www.tablenc.org for more information about this initiative.)
Saturday, March 20 · 2 pm - 4 pm
Tumble Gym Field Day to celebrate the First Day of Spring
TUMBLE GYM FIELD DAY
First Day of Spring – Saturday, March 20th
Join us for this fun (and free) event for children, featuring over a dozen different outdoor activities and small prizes for all participants! Kids can test their skills at fifty yard dash, bean bag toss, fitness runs, and much, much more. Celebrate the first day of spring with this event brought to you by The Tumble Gym.
Thursday, March 11 · 2 pm - 6 pm
Red Cross Blood Drive at Christ Church
Donate blood this afternoon at Christ United Methodist Church in Southern Village. Visit Ascension Hall at the Church between 2:00 and 6:00 to contribute to this Red Cross Blood Drive. Free snacks will be served!
Saturday, February 13 · 05:30 am - 09 am
Merlion Restaurant celebrates the Year of the Tiger
Year of The Tiger: Celebrate Chinese New Year at Merlion
8-Course Banquet Dinner and Lion Dance performance
Saturday, February 13, 5:30 pm
Merlion Restaurant will herald in the majestic Year of the Tiger 2010 with a special 8-course Gourmet of Fortune Banquet Dinner followed by a traditional Lion Dance performance at 8:30 pm.
Tempt your taste buds by clicking on http://merlionfood.com/Menu/CNY.pdf for menu details.
Reservations for this very special event are required; make yours now by calling Merlion at 933-1188.
Friday, February 12 · 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Valentines in The Village
SOUTHERN VILLAGE HAS A HEART
Help the Earthquake Victims in Haiti
While Celebrating Valentines in the Village
Let’s all show our hearts, have some fun, and get some exercise at the same time! The businesses in Southern Village invite you to celebrate Valentines Day on Market Street, while also remembering the unfortunate earthquake victims in Haiti.
All of this will happen on Friday afternoon, February 12th from 2:30 – 5:30, when children and parents can walk around to 15 of the businesses on Market Street to collect treats and other goodies. We recommend that you start at Harrington Bank, where you can pick up a free treat bag for each child, then proceed around the Village for your goodies.
After Harrington Bank, your next stop should be the Christ Church office at 105 Market Street, where you’ll have an opportunity to show your concern for the people of Haiti as you pick up your glow bracelets. Through its close association with The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the Church is accepting monetary donations. We are being assured that 100% of money donated to UMCOR for this purpose will go directly to helping the needy citizens in Haiti. Please encourage your children to save their allowances and donate it to this cause on Friday the 12th. This can provide a valuable lesson about helping those who are less fortunate than we are. Please visit www.christmethodist.org/article/prayers–support-for-haiti/ to learn more about how your donation will help.
The Tumble Gym will do something a little bit different that afternoon, offering each child a free half hour of Open Gym time. Just stop by, sign your child in, and enjoy 30 minutes to yourself while your child burns some energy in a safe environment! This might be the perfect opportunity to do a little bit of Valentines shopping on Market Street. To help celebrate the occasion, both Bloom and The Cottage Shop will be offering some Valentines Day special purchases. Note to husbands and boyfriends–this would be a great time to pick up a special little Valentine’s something for your wives or girlfriends!
EVENT DETAILS:
Date & Time: Friday, February 12th, 2:30 – 5:30 except for Christ Church office, open only until 5:00.
Place: The Following Participating Businesses on Market Street in Southern Village, all of which will have balloons on their front door to let you know that they’re part of the afternoon’s activities:
- Harrington Bank Start here to pick up your special bag to collect your goodies, have some refreshments, and enter a special drawing for Market $treet Money.
- Christ Church—105 Market Street—Glow Bracelet and Donate to UMCOR
- Weaver Street Market—Treats, Art Activities
- Ship-N-Shop Village Mart-Treats
- Bloom—Treats*
- Coldwell Banker—Treats
- The Lumina–Popcorn
- The Tumble Gym—Free ½ hour of Open Gym Time
- LaVita Dolce Espresso & Gelato Café-Treats
- The Cottage Shop—Treats plus in-store specials on Pink Pine Cone Hill Pajamas and Lady Primrose personal care gift totes*
- Edible Arrangements–Treats
- Subway—Free Cookies
- State Farm Insurance—Donny Dingess—Free Coloring Books
- Southern Neighbor Monthly—Cupcakes & Bubbly
- Village Pediatrics—Temporary Tattoos
* Not For Kids Only–Bloom & The Cottage Shop will also be featuring in-store specials to entice you to do your Valentines Day shopping.
Saturday, January 23 · 5 pm - 6 pm
‘Music for Children’ presenting free youth violin concert
‘MUSIC FOR CHILDREN’ PRESENTING FREE CONCERT
AT CHRIST CHURCH
‘Music for Children’ is presenting the Chapel Hill Youth Violin Ensemble in concert with The Peabody Violin Choir of Baltimore. Violinists and piano accompanists ages 9-16 will be playing works of Bach, Brahms, Pachelbel, Shostakovich, Bartok and others.
Date and Time: Saturday, January 23rd at 5pm
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, 800 Market Street, (Southern Village).
‘Music for Children’ promotes experiences that are vital to musical development, strengthen connections between music and community, and nurture cognitive, emotional and social growth, as well as a profound love of music.
The concert is free and is open to the public.
For more information please contact: musicforchildreninfo@gmail.com
