Arts & Culture

OP viewing of GI Joe: Retaliation

James Barrett — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:48:42 -0600

Details to come, but really should have a fun evening with OP fans to watch CH candidate Augustu Cho's new movie

Maybe Corporate Personhood is a Good Thing ... ??

Geoff Gilson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:23 -0600

No, no, really (he says, doing his very best, over-the-top, under-the-weather Ricky Gervais). Bear with me for a sec. If those who advocate for corporations to be persons (*cough* *hack* -- the 1%) follow through consistently with their political beliefs (granted, with Gingrich and Romney as standard-bearers, not very likely – but this is my satirical piece, so let me finish) …

Anyways, if corporations are persons (especially those megadeath Wall Street banks), then it follows (a la Tea Party Republicans in Mississippi) that they are persons from the point of their conception.

Now, bearing in mind that it can take years, if not decades, for corporations to be incorporated (and, therefore, start to pay taxes), long after they have been conceived, I would say that most of America’s corporations (keep thinking, megadeath Wall Street banks) owe gazillions in back taxes. Cha ching!

Public Art in the Yates Motor Co. Building: Same Message, Different Methods

Molly De Marco — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:46:35 -0600

When the former Yates Motor Co. Building was taken over on November 13th it was in the process of becoming the temporary home of an art installation for the holiday season - an effort led by the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership. Those events derailed the art installation, but did not curtail it. The art installation will be unveiled this Friday, December 9th, 2011. The road has not been an easy one as described in this blog post by Meg McGurk of the Downtown Partnership.

Why doesn't Chapel Hill get food trucks?

Ruby Sinreich — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:35:18 -0500

Last night while much of OP was intently watching our live online candidate forum for aspiring Aldermen, the Chapel Hill Town Council was discussing proposed new foodtruck regulations. To me they sound very limiting, including provisions that they cannot operate within 100 feet of an open restaurant, that they can only be located on private property, and that the truck and property must both get permits from the Town. Even with these restrictions, WCHL's Elizabeth Friend reported that the Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership opposed the change.

This makes it pretty clear to me that the perceived interests of their members is more important to the Chamber of Commerce than the success and sustainability of our local economy.

What We Can Learn From Durham

Ruby Sinreich — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:54:21 -0500

Apparently I was quoted in the News & Observer after last week's information session about UNC's proposed redevelopment of University Square. I didn't notice that story, but today a colleague said something to me about a cartoon in the Independent Weekly. Wha? After some hunting I found this V.C Rogers illustration "Mr. Bull" which features my statement that "Durham has been kicking our ass, Chapel Hill has to catch up."

Haiku Contest for International Car Free Day!

SarahBruce — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:31:43 -0500

To celebrate Car Free Day, The Village Project wants to hear about your experiences with cars and their ills or your thoughts on ways to go car-lite. But, we want it in a haiku!

Have you ever been in a town where walking, biking, or public transit is a viable way to get around on a regular basis? Do you miss that freedom?

Have you ever gone a day, week, month, or year without driving a car, but were still able to get around?

Does it strike you as silly that the Triangle doesn’t yet have a commuter rail system?

Chapel Hill 2020: Our Town, Our Vision

George C — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:49:43 -0500

The Chapel Hill community and the Town Council have asked for a new Comprehensive Plan to reexamine the vision for Chapel Hill and to plan together for our community's future. the new planning and visioning document will create a framework for the community to guide the Town Council in managing Chapel Hill's future over the next 20 years.

Chapel Hill 2020 is a plan that involves Chapel Hill, every community, every race, every age, every culture, every corner. What is in Chapel Hill 2020 will directly affect you -- your values, your ambitions, your family, your future. You have made Chapel Hill your town, and we want to hear from you.

First Meeting

The Shape of Things

leestorrow — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:09:00 -0500

July 28-31 (Thursday-Sunday)

When: 8:00 pm
Where: The Hanes Art Building on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cost: $5

Due to limited seating, reservations in advance are highly recommended. E-mail Christine Zagrobelny at zagrobel@gmail.com to reserve.

This production is sponsored by the Cultural Arts Division of the Parks and Recreation Department for the Town of Chapel Hill.

Directed by Christine Zagrobelny.
Featuring: Jacob Williams, Carolyn McDaniel, Jeb Brinkley, and Kirsten Ehlert.

The production is an exciting collaboration between UNC undergrads, community members, and local businesses. The performance will move to multiple venues downtown, in Hanes Art, and on campus.

Dream Acts Panel Discussion

Damon Seils — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:17:19 -0500

"As a supplement to the current exhibition at 523 E. Franklin, representatives from the Abbey Court, Northside, Rogers Road, and Pine Knolls communities—as well as members of Technology Without Borders & Rainbows Soccer—will discuss building community in our neighborhoods, among friends, and across distances. We welcome our experiences & questions!"

Chapel Hill's New Parks and Recreation Master Plan: Your Input is Needed!

Erin Crouse — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:30:24 -0500

The Town of Chapel Hill's Parks and Recreation Department is starting the process of updating their master plan. The current plan is almost 9 years old, and is considered out-of-date. The Town is partnering with Site Solutions (a Charlotte-based firm) to develop the new plan, which will take into account the Town's changing needs and current economic situation.