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September offers literary festival, art exhibits, musical performances and botanical tours.

 

Following is a sampling of September events at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Please use this information for calendar listings and postings and in planning your event-oriented coverage. Events are free to the public unless otherwise noted.


Sept. 1

Academic Lecture: Solomon’s Window on Two Biblical Worldviews

5 p.m.

Hyde Hall

Diana Lipton will give an academic lecture “’and we were together’: Soloman’s Window on Two Biblical Worldviews.” Lipton is from the department of theology and religious studies at King’s College in London.

Guest Artist: Norman Spivey, baritone

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Person Recital Hall

Guest artist Norman Spivey will be performing “Ecoute: Pieces of Reynaldo Hahn.” For more information, contact the UNC department of music at (919) 962-1039.

Sept. 1-29

Tai Chi in the Courtyard

Noon – 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays

Courtyard, Gillings School of Global Public Health

Weekly Tai Chi sessions continue on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the south courtyard of the Gillings School of Global Public Health between Rosenau and McGavran-Greenberg halls (near the loading dock).  The sessions are part of a nine-week program of practice in Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun that will continue through Oct. 20.  The class is taught by Lisa Marcusson, an instructor of 20 years, and will involve a short warm-up and an introduction basic principles and Yang Short Form. Those with or without experience are invited to attend. The cost to attend is $45 for all nine sessions, and attendees are asked to make checks payable to Lisa Marcusson.

Sept. 2

FedEx Global Education Center Open House

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

FedEx Global Education Center, Atrium

UNC provides countless opportunities to explore other cultures and to become more globally aware. The FedEx Global Education Center houses many of the university's primary international units dedicated to global learning and services. Come learn what all these departments have to offer and enjoy great food and coffee from countries all over the world. Admission is free.

Masterclass: Norman Spivey, baritone

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Person Recital Hall

Baritone Norman Spivey will be teaching a masterclass that is open for public viewing. For more information, contact the UNC department of music at (919) 962-1039.

Dez Cordas Duo

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Person Recital Hall

Artists Matthew Slotkin and Craig Butterfield will perform on the guitar and double bass, respectively. For more information, contact the UNC department of music at (919) 962-1039.

Sept. 4

Carolina Symposia in Music and Culture: Michael Puri

4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Person Recital Hall

Michael Puri, from the University of Virginia’s McIntire department of music, will perform as a

part of the Carolina Symposia in Music and Culture.

Sept. 8 – Oct. 6

Civil War Series: Lincoln

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6

Royal Room, George Watts Hill Alumni Center

This past February marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. To explore that historical event, a five-session class will be offered that investigates the many facets of Lincoln during the Civil War. Lecturer Fred W. Kiger will lead the Civil War study. He teaches several General Alumni Association Civil War courses each semester and has two degrees in history and arts in teaching with an emphasis in history. The cost for the entire course is $110 for members of the General Alumni Association, and $140 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

Sept. 9

William S. Newman Artists Series: Choir of King’s College London

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Memorial Hall

The choir of King’s College London will perform music from the Spanish and English Renaissance as part of the William S. Newman Artists Series. General admission will be $15 and admission for UNC faculty, staff and students will be $10. For more information and tickets, call (919) 843-3333.

Sept. 10

UNC Continuing Education Showcase

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Ground Floor Atrium, William and Ida Friday Center

The public is invited to the Continuing Education Showcase where more than 20 continuing and adult programs will be represented. These include UNC departments such as the Kenan-Flagler Business School, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, the Friday Center, the N.C. Botanical Garden, the Ackland Art Museum and many more. Professional development, enrichment learning and degree programs will be featured. Program representatives and academic advisors will be on-site throughout the event to answer questions and assist attendees in determining the best programs for their needs or interests. For more information and directions, visit fridaycenter.unc.edu/showcase or call 919-843-5836.

U.S.–Africa Relations in the Era of Barack Obama

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Royal Room, George Watts Hill Alumni Center

The election of Barack Obama has raised the expectation that U.S. – African relations will enter a new era given the President’s African background. The assumption is that the Obama administration will take a more sympathetic stance towards Africa’s problems and the current issues of violence, poverty and disease it faces. Guest speaker Julius Nyang’oro will give a lecture that will address the various facets of the complicated relationship between America and Africa at a time when one of the most powerful politicians in the world has strong African ties. The lecture will cost $5 for members of the General Alumni Association and $15 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

Sept. 10,  29

Living Writers Series

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Hyde Hall, University Room

The first of this series will feature the fiction writer Tobias Wolff on Sept. 10. On Sept. 29, the fiction writer Cary Holladay will be featured. For more information, contact Anita Braxton at (919) 962-4000.

Sept. 10-13

North Carolina Literary Festival

5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sept. 12

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept 13

UNC-Chapel Hill campus

The University of North Carolina has the privilege to host this year’s North Carolina Literary Festival. The festival, which is a celebration of reading and writing, will feature more than 100 authors representing all genres of books, distinguished local and national keynotes, North Carolina favorites, well-known Southern writers and emerging artists. All participating authors will sign books immediately following their speaking session at the venue where their session was held.  For hotel, parking and event information, visit http://www.ncliteraryfestival.org/.

Sept. 11

September Prelude VI: A Festival of Early Music

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Gerrard Hall

Faculty musicians from Julliard, Yale, Bard and UNC will perform music by Telemann, Handel, and Rameau on period instruments. This performance is a part of the William S. Newman Artists Series and Music on the Hill programs. General admission will be $15 and admission for UNC faculty, staff and students will be $10. For more information and tickets, call (919) 843-3333.

Sept. 12

Minority Business Expo

Noon – 4 p.m.

Great Hall, Student Union

The UNC Black Faculty and Staff Caucus will host its first Minority Business Expo on campus titled “Where Commerce Meets Culture.” Besides minority businesses showcasing their services and products, the expo will provide an information session, networking opportunities and entertainment. Representatives from banks, the State Employees Credit Union and the Small Business Administration will give information about financing start-up or existing businesses. It also is an opportunity for Carolina students to develop contacts for future internships and public service.

Paddling Under the Stars

8 p.m.

Jordon Lake

Join Morehead and Frog Hollow Outdoors for a nighttime canoe or kayak paddle on Jordan Lake, while navigating around the night sky with guidance from a Morehead astronomy educator. These leisurely paddles are suitable for teens and adults and for all levels of paddling experience. Participation costs $36 for the general public or $28 for Morehead members and UNC students. Advance registration is required; to participate, call Frog Hollow Outdoors at (919) 949-4315.

Sept. 14

Community Lecture: Eli N. Evans Distinguished Lecture in Jewish Studies

7:30 p.m.

William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education

Geza Vermes, emeritus professor of Jewish studies at Oxford University and a pioneer of Scrolls research, will discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls in his lecture titled “60 Years of Wrestling with the Dead Sea Scrolls.” He will evaluate their contribution to the study of ancient Judaism and early Christianity.

Sept. 14-30

Language Lessons: French

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30

George Watts Hill Alumni Center

Gene Hughes, doctoral candidate in the department of romance languages and literatures, will teach beginning French Mondays and Wednesdays during the month of September. The cost of the course is $80 for General Alumni Association members, $110 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

Sept. 15

The Iranian Revolution at Age 30

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Royal Room, George Watts Hill Alumni Center

When the Iranian Revolution toppled the monarchy in 1979, few observers imagined that the revolutionary regime would last long. Now with the current violence and protests surrounding the recent election, Iranian politics are once again an international point of interest. Guest lecturer Charles Kurzman will explore the rise to power of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s over the past thirty years, including how it has remained in power and what it has accomplished. The lecture costs $5 for members of the General Alumni Association, and $15 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

N.C. Cancer Hospital Dedication

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Lobby of N.C. Cancer Hospital

Take part in the dedication of the N.C. Cancer Hospital, when it opens its doors to the community. Visit http://www.unclineberger.org/ncch/savedate/  for more information.

Sept. 15-16

Promoting Environmental and Policy Change to Support Healthy Aging

7:30 a.m. Tues. – 3 p.m. Wed.

William and Ida Friday Center

This is the third annual Prevention Research Centers: Healthy Aging Research Network (PRC-HAN) Research to Practice Symposium. This year's conference focuses on the challenges, research evidence and strategies to promote environmental and policy change to encourage healthy aging. The event is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevention Research Centers-Healthy Aging Research Network. The cost is $345 for the general public and $150 for students for both days. To register and find further information, visit http://prc-hanconferences.com/2009-conference.

Sept. 15-Oct. 1

Language Lessons: Spanish

9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Sept. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and Oct. 1

George Watts Hill Alumni Center

Mari Carmen Cana Jimenez, doctoral candidate in the department of Romance languages and literature, will teach beginning Spanish on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October. The cost for the entire course is $80 for members of the General Alumni Association, and $110 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

Language Lessons: Italian

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and Oct. 1

George Watts Hill Alumni Center

Jacob Vaccaro, who has taught Italian at UNC, the Scuola Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence and Durham Technical Community College, will teach beginning Italian on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October. Vaccaro has a master’s degree in comparative literature from Carolina and has spent the past three years studying Italian in the Ph.D. Program for the department of Romance languages and literature. The cost for the entire course is $80 for members of the General Alumni Association, and $110 for non-members.

Sept. 16

Book Exploration: North Carolina Birding Trail

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Royal Room, George Watts Hill Alumni Center

The state of North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making it a destination for birders and nature lovers. The North Carolina Birding Trail is a trail that links birders and tourists with great birding sites across the state and the local communities in which they are found. The University of North Carolina Press recently published the “Mountain Trail Guide,” the third of three regional guides. The book exploration will feature guest lecturer Lena Gallitano, and will be free to members of the General Alumni Association and cost $10 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

The Vision Series

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Paul Green Theatre, Center for the Dramatic Arts

This exciting new series invites you to join PlayMakers for an informal gathering to learn about their upcoming production in process. Meet the director and get a behind the scenes look at the design and vision for season opener, “Opus,” while savoring the flavors of the Triangle, provided by a local vendor. The event is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Contact the PlayMakers box office at www.playmakersrep.org/ or call (919) 962-7529.

Guest Speaker: Andrew Chaikin

7 p.m.

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Explore the moon during a virtual tour with Andrew Chaikin, science journalist and author of “A Man on the Moon” (on which Tom Hanks’ Emmy-winning HBO miniseries was based) and “Voices from the Moon.” Learn how NASA has led space exploration to the moon in the past and what NASA is planning for the future.  

Sept 16-20

‘The Last Cargo Cult’

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Wed.-Sun.

2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sun.

Elizabeth Price Kenan Theatre, Center for the Dramatic Arts

Mike Daisey tells the true story of his journey to a remote South Pacific island whose inhabitants worship America as a source of power and plenty. He interweaves their poignant tale with a penetrating examination of today's global financial crisis. This performance is part adventure story, part memoir and an unforgettable exploration of how money makes the world go round. The cost of admission is $24-$32 and tickets are available through the PlayMakers box office at www.playmakersrep.org/ or by calling (919) 962-7529.

Sept. 17

Book Exploration: “A Home on the Field”

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Royal Room, George Watts Hill Alumni Center

Paul Cuadros, author of the 2009 Carolina Summer Reading Program selection, “A Home on the Field,” will lead a discussion about the emotions surrounding immigration in North Carolina. He will also speak about the topic of his book, the young Latino soccer players who became champions. The cost of admission is $5 for members of the General Alumni Association and $15 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

Sept. 19

Guided Tours of the Coker Arboretum

11 a.m. – noon

Coker Arboretum

Tours meet at the stone gathering circle close to Cameron Avenue and are led by experienced guides. These tours provide a relaxed and informative introduction to this jewel in the heart of Chapel Hill. Parking is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. To participate, call (919) 962-0522 for details. No registration is necessary.

Sept. 20

William S. Newman Artists Series: Carolina Wind Quintet with Wonmin Kim, piano

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Hill Hall Auditorium

The performance will feature music by Glinka, Reinecke and Poulenc. General admission is $15 and $10 for students, faculty, and staff. To get tickets, call the UNC department of music at (919) 962-1039.

Guest Artists: The Brad Linde Jazz Ensemble

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Hill Hall Auditorium

The performance will feature “The Birth of the Cool at 60” and Lester Young's “Centennial.” To get tickets from the UNC department of music, call (919) 962-1039, and general admission is $5.

Sept. 21

Masterclass: Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Person Recital Hall

This internationally renowned tenor will give a special masterclass with UNC vocal students that is open to the public. For more information, contact the UNC department of music (919) 962-1039.

Sept. 22

Armfield Poetry Reading

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Donovan Lounge, Greenlaw Hall

The poet Dorian Laux will participate in the Armfield Poetry Reading. For more information, contact Anita Braxton at (919) 962-4000.

Sept. 23

The Perils of Protectionism

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Royal Room, George Watts Hill Alumni Center

During difficult economic times, nationalist economic policies are often promoted as being politically expedient. Currently, the “buy American” features of the 2009 stimulus package embody these tendencies. Guest speaker Peter A. Coclanis will discuss how such policies rarely prove effective and often hold back growth and made existing economic problems worse. Coclanis will make a case for free trade and multilateralism solutions to the current economic problems. Admission is $5 for members of the General Alumni Association and $15 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

UNC Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Memorial Hall

The performance will feature the UNC Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble, as well as the guest trumpet soloist Jim Ketch. He will be performing the Neruda trumpet concerto. General admission is $15 and $10 for UNC students, faculty and staff. For information and tickets, call the UNC department of music at (919) 962-1039 or (919) 843-3333.

Starry Fall Nights

7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Learn how to identify the planets, bright stars and constellations best seen this fall while enjoying stories from various cultures about star patterns in the heavens. Morehead educators will also share information about meteor showers and other celestial events. Program is geared towards ages 16 and older. Advanced registration is required, and participation costs $12 or $8 for students or Morehead members. To register, call (919) 962-1236.

Sept. 23-30

‘Opus’

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sept. 23-26, 29-30

2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 27

Paul Green Theatre, Center for the Dramatic Arts

In this performance, talent and temperament collide in a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the personal discord and professional harmony of the world's finest string quartet. Wondrous music enriches the drama. "Sex, drugs and chamber music!" says The New York Times. Tickets cost $10-$40, and are available at the PlayMakers box office at (919)962-7529 or by visiting  www.playmakersrep.org/.

Sept. 24

Passport Lecture: ‘Is the New Testament Confused? Reflections on the Discrepancies of the Christian Scriptures’

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

George Watts Hill Alumni Center

The New Testament contains numerous accounts of the same events, but often in contradictory detail. Moreover, different authors of the New Testament present diverging views on who Jesus was, why he died and how one is to attain salvation. Guest lecturer Bart Ehrman will discuss some of these discrepancies and how recognizing them can enrich the understanding of the New Testament. Ehrman will also serve as the enrichment lecturer on the General Alumni Association’s “Antiquities of the Nile Valley and the Red Sea” trip, and those that are registered for the trip may attend the lecture at no charge. The cost is $5 for members of the General Alumni Association, and $15 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning.

Sept. 24 – 26

National Conference: Democratic Education in the Spirit of John Dewey and Annual Meeting of the South Atlantic Philosophy of Education Society

1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Dewey Conference

9 a.m. – noon Sept. 25, Dewey Conference

Noon  – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, SAPES annual meeting

8:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sept. 26, SAPES annual meeting

Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building, UNC School of Social Work

The School of Education will host a conference celebrating the 150th birthday of noted education philosopher John Dewey. The conference will be followed by the annual meeting of the South Atlantic Philosophy of Education Society (SAPES). Teachers, graduate students, faculty, school district personnel, community representatives and others interested in democratic education are encouraged to attend. All are invited to apply to present sessions, panels or demonstrations highlighting contemporary efforts in democratic education. Cost of attendance is $50, $25 for students. Registration for the Dewey Conference and SAPES annual meeting will be separate. For more information or to register visit http://soe.unc.edu/dewey/ or contact the Dewey Conference, dewey@unc.edu.

Sept. 25

Music on the Hill Featuring the Vega Quartet: Two Anniversaries and More France and Romance

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Gerrard Hall

This performance given by the Vega Quartet will feature music by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Chausson. Richard Luby will also be playing the violin and Mayron Tsong will contribute on the piano. General admission is $15, and $10 for students, faculty and staff. For more information or tickets, contact the UNC department of music at (919) 962-1039.

Sept. 26

Alumni Awards Ceremony

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Alumni Hall I, George Watts Hill Alumni Center

The School of Education's annual awards ceremony will honor outstanding alumni and friends of the school. Dr. Eliz Colbert, president of the School of Education Alumni Association, will preside at the ceremony. To read more about the awards or submit a nomination, visit http://soe.unc.edu/alumni/awards/#nomination or contact Laurie Norman at Laurie_Norman@unc.edu or (919) 843-6979 for more information.

N.C. Cancer Hospital Open House

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Lobby of N.C. Cancer Hospital

Join the North Carolina community for the open house celebration for the N.C. Cancer Hospital. Visit http://www.unclineberger.org/ncch/savedate/  for more information.

An Evening of Song

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Hill Hall Auditorium

Members of the voice and piano faculty will perform songs and duets. For more information, contact the UNC department of music at (919) 962-1039.

Sept. 28

Composer Concert: Duo XXI

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Person Recital Hall

Anna Cromwell, piano, and Mira Frisch, cello, will perform new works for violin and cello by Stephen Anderson, Abbie Betinis, Joe Dangerfield, David Maki and Ronald Parks. For more information, contact the UNC department of music at (919) 962-1039.

Sept. 29

North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Memorial Hall

This performance will feature Jazz by the Numbers. For more information or tickets, call (919) 843-3333 or the UNC department of music (919) 962-1039.

Sept. 30

Race, Religion, Politics – Mentioning the Unmentionable

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Royal Room, George Watts Hill Alumni Center

With the 2008 elections focusing on issues of morality, separation of church and state and Barack Obama’s personal beliefs, the time is right for a discussion of race, religion and politics. Guest speaker Timothy McMillan will review the relationship between America’s preoccupation with race and the complexity of its religious history. He will discuss everything from the Salem Witch trials to today’s debates about gay marriage. The cost for General Alumni Association members to attend is $5, $15 for non-members. For more information, visit www.alumni.unc.edu/learning

Ongoing Events

Year-round (Sept. 2)

Lunch with One: One Work, One Expert, One Hour

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Ackland Art Museum

Every month, the Ackland Art Museum invites members of the Carolina community and friends of the Ackland to attend a lunch-hour lecture. Bring lunch and enjoy an hour of inspiration and information as artist Bryant Holsenbeck presents “Transformation: One Artist's View of the Waste Stream and What to Do with It.”  Holsenbeck, who creates images from such materials as old credit cards, bottle caps and old detergent bottles, will discuss his own art in relation to that found in the exhibition “Aldwyth: Work V./Work N. – Collage and Assemblage 1991 – 2009.” Cost is free to members, $5 for non-members. For more information, call Nic Brown at (919) 843-3675 or visit http://www.ackland.org/visit/calendar.php?q=2009-06-03.

Year Round (Sept. 3)

Current Science Forum

7 p.m.

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

This forum will feature a discussion about the latest science issues and discoveries. Each month introduces a new topic and scientist every month. The first Thursday of every month, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will explore a science topic that's making headlines. While many Morehead programs are designed for children, Current Science Forums are planned specifically for adults and teens. For more information, visit http://www.moreheadplanetarium.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=current_science_forums.html

Year-round (Sept. 11)
Art After Dark

5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Ackland Art Museum

Enjoy the Ackland Art Museum’s evening hours, a cash bar, light refreshments, and music every second Friday of the month. This month’s event will feature DJ Mixcake plays selections from the international pop underground. All musical acts this summer use various music “layering,” sonically reflecting the collages on display in “Aldwyth: Work V./Work N. – Collage and Assemblage1991-2009.” For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org/visit/calendar.php?q=2009-06-12.

Year-round (Sept. 12)

Drawing in the Galleries

10 a.m. – noon

Ackland Art Museum

The second Saturday of every month, Amanda Hughes, director of external affairs at the Ackland Art Museum and working artist, meets with friends of the museum who have an interest in practicing and strengthening their drawing skills. Each session opens with a brief conversation about a work of art in the museum, the artist who made the work and the culture from which it emerged. Bring paper and dry media (crayon, pencils, etc.). All levels are welcome. For more information, visit http://www.ackland.org/programs/drawing_in_the_galleries/.

Drawing for Kids

10 a.m. – noon

Ackland Art Museum

The second Saturday of every month, Ackland Art Museum’s senior museum educator Beth Shaw McGuire leads a drawing program designed to teach children the basics of drawing. Children ages 9 to 12 practice techniques like contour drawing, linear perspective, shading and drawing people. Materials are provided. Registration is limited, free to members and $5 for non-members. To register, e-mail bas5705@email.unc.edu or call (919) 962-0479.

Sept. 8

Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture

5:30 p.m.

Hanes Art Center Auditorium

This month, Aldwyth, whose first major career retrospective “Aldwyth: Work V./Work N. – Collage and Assemblage 1991-2009”opened at the Ackland in May, speaks about the exhibition and her work in this free public lecture, part of the Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series. More information about the artist can be found at http://www.ackland.org/art/exhibitions/2009/aldwyth/ , and more information about the lecture series can be found by visiting https://www.webslingerz.com/depts/art/studio_art/resources_features/hva/index.

Sept. 27

Family Fun Tour

1:15 p.m.

Ackland Art Museum

Share your interest in art with a child in these interactive gallery tours designed for 6- to 12-year olds and their families.

Calling All Collectors

2 p.m.

Rare Book Collecting Reading Room, Wilson Library

This program will explore book collecting and provide information and resources for novice and prospective collectors. Dr. Libby Chenault, interim Curator of Rare Books, will cover the topics of condition, age, caring for books, determination of value and strategies for starting and building a collection. For more information, visit http://www.lib.unc.edu/spotlight/2009/book_collecting.html.

Aug. 6 – Sept. 30

Exhibition of Douglas Gorsline’s illustrations for ‘Look Homeward, Angel’

1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursdays (Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24)

Center for the Study of the American South

The Center for the Study of the American South will exhibit artist Douglas Gorsline’s original drawings for the first illustrated edition (1947, Scribner’s) of Thomas Wolfe’s novel, “Look Homeward, Angel.” The exhibition will feature more than 50 pen and brush drawings generously loaned by the North Carolina Collection at the Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library at UNC. The rarely exhibited images on display were commissioned in the 1940s by Charles Scribner’s Sons publishing house for use in their first illustrated edition of “Look Homeward, Angel,” a novel that won critical and popular acclaim upon its initial publication in 1929.

Year-round (Sept. 19)

Skywatching

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Jordan Lake’s Ebenezer Church Recreation Area, Little River Regional Park

Join Morehead Planetarium educators and amateur astronomers to view sky objects through telescopes. Check the Morehead Planetarium’s Web site for directions and to make sure weather conditions will permit this activity. For more information, call Morehead Guest Relations at (919) 962–1236 or visit http://www.moreheadplanetarium.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=skywatch_calendar.html.

Feb. 28 – Sept. 20

‘Sage in the Bamboo Grove: The Legacy of Sherman E. Lee’

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesdays – Saturdays

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays

Ackland Art Museum

Recognized as one of the outstanding scholars of his generation in the field of Asian art, esteemed former director of the Cleveland Museum of Art Sherman Emery Lee spent over two decades assisting the Ackland Art Museum in building what is now the most significant collection of Asian art in North Carolina and one of the premier collections in the South. This spring, the museum celebrates Lee’s life and contributions with “Sage in the Bamboo Grove,” an exhibition of rarely seen treasures from the Ackland collection including screens, scrolls, sculptures and ceramics of major aesthetic quality. For more information, call Jocelyn Arem at (919) 843-3687 of see http://www.ackland.org/art/exhibitions/2009/sage_in_the_bamboo_grove.

July 1 – Oct. 31

‘kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa’

8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

FedEx Global Education Center

For this exhibition of portraits, artist Kip Fulbeck traveled the country photographing Hapa of all ages and walks of life. Once a derogatory label derived from the Hawaiian word for “half,” the word Hapa has been embraced as a term of pride for many whose mixed-race heritage includes Asian or Pacific Rim ancestry. Fulbeck’s work seeks to address in words and images the one question that Hapa are frequently asked: What are you? By pairing portraits of Hapa unadorned by make-up, jewelry and clothing along with their handwritten statements on who they are, Fulbeck has produced powerful yet intimate expressions of beauty and identity. “kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa” is organized by the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California. It is supported in part by the James Irvine Foundation and is part of the Global Education Distinguished Speakers Series. Visit http://www.global.unc.edu/index.php?option=com_mellocal&Itemid=36#274 for more information.

July 16 – Sept. 30

Four from Between the Wars: Paul Green, Thomas Wolfe, Robert Ruark and Walker Percy

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays

Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room, Wilson Library

This exhibit is in conjunction with the 2009 North Carolina Literary Festival. Visit http://www.ncliteraryfestival.org/ for more information.

Aug. 18 – Sept. 30

Author to Author:  Literary Letters from the Southern Historical Collection

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday

4th Floor, Wilson Library

For more information, call 919-962-1345 or visit http://www.lib.unc.edu/spotlight/2009/author_to_author.html.

Sept. 5-26

Guided Tours of the Plant Collections

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturdays

N.C. Botanical Garden

These tours are held at the Botanical Garden’s main visitor site on the US 15-501 Bypass and Old Mason Farm Road at Chapel Hill. Meet at the stone gathering circle in front of the Totten Center at the N.C. Botanical Garden for a guided tour of the gardens. A garden curator leads first-Saturday tours; trained tour guides lead other Saturdays. For more information, call the N.C. Botanical Garden at (919) 962-0633 or visit ncbg.unc.edu.

Sept. 9 – Jan. 31

Consecrated to the Common Good: 100 Years of Journalism Education at UNC-Chapel Hill

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

North Carolina Collection Gallery, Wilson Library

Items related to famous alumni including Charles Kuralt and Jeff MacNelly will be on view in this exhibit. The history of journalism education at UNC will also be told through documents, publications and photographs. The exhibit will remain open through Jan. 31, 2010, in conjunction with celebrations planned by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.  Call 919-962-1172 for information.

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