New Exhibit at the Horace Williams House!

The July art exhibition at the Horace Williams House: "Through the Ground Glass"; Wet-Plate Collodion Photography by C. Christopher Morgan. Morgan presents a collection of modern wet-plate collodion images.  The collection showcases the artist's ability to capture the essence of his subjects using the historic process.   The Horace Williams House is open to the public Tuesday to Friday 10a.m. to 4p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4p.m. and is located at 610 East Rosemary Street. Call 942-7818 or visit www.chapelhillpreservation.com for more information.

Satan in a Bottle! 

Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday:9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sundays: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Wilson Library, UNC campus

UNC's Wilson Library hosts exhibit; "Satan in a Bottle: A History of the Production and Control of Alcoholic Beverages in North Carolina" from June 16 to August 31.

The fight for prohibition is one of several topics examined in the exhibition. Other topics include alcohol's celebratory use, its use in home remedies and patent medicines, and the countless personal tragedies caused by its abuse. The exhibit also recounts law enforcement's efforts to control production and trafficking of "moonshine" and other home brews. For more information, call  962-1172 or visit www.lib.unc.edu/wilson.

Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans : Photography Exhibit

Photographer John Rosenthal's exhibit Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans is on display at the Historic Love House and Hutchins Forum on Franklin Street. Rosenthal visited the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans a year and a half after hurricane Katrina hit to photograph the aftermath.  The photos will be on display from June 5 until August 1.  While you are there, purchase a copy of the special Hurricane Katrina anniversary issue of Southern Cultures. The Love House is located at 410 East Franklin Street.  For more information call 962-5665 or visit the Center for the Study of the American South website.

"KidZoom: The Power of Creativity" at Kidzu Children’s Musuem!

Children will be inspired to exercise creativity in all areas of life and to imagine what the future can hold for their own community. "KidZoom" will feature three primary creation zones, all powered by children's imaginations: "Green Thumb" Garden-to-Table Market, "Build-A-Dream" Construction Zone, "Kidoodle Moodle" Art Studio!!

Also featuring an updated Tot Spot, a cozy Book Nook and a Caregiver Resource Area. KidZoom will be bilingual with exhibit text in both English and Spanish.

Fantastic creations by local artists, craftspeople, authors and others will set the scene for this dynamic, colorful exhibit designed to harness our greatest natural resource, children's creative energy. Over a dozen local artists have been preparing works of art for KidZoom, including muralist Michael Brown, painter Keith Norval, pop-up book artist Pam Pease, illustrator Josh Taylor, textile artist Elaine O'Neil and many others.

For more information please visit www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org or call 933-1455.

$AVE GREEN at JULIAN'S Semi-Annual $ALE

Julian's is having a summer sale until the end of July with savings up to 50% off on Men's and Women's apparel, select women's tops $25 and $15, and discounts up to 70% off! Included in the sale are all seasonal suits, sport coats, ties and dresses! Designers include Alexander Julian, Vineyard Vines, rag & bone, Hiltl trousers, Bills Khakis, Robert Talbott, Tailorbyrd, Scott Barber, Barry Bricken, Agave, and much more!

Julian's is located at 135 East Franklin Street. For more information please call 942-4563 or visit www.julianstyle.com.

Aveda Institute Chapel Hill is offering quarterly specials until the end of September!

On Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of September, receive $5 off any highlight or hair color, or purchase 1 waxing service and receive an additional waxing service of lesser value at 50% off, or receive a free bottle of nail polish with purchase of a manicure-pedicure combo (select nail colors only).

For more information, call 919.960.4769 or visit www.avedachapelhill.com

The Music Man- Youth Performance
July 24 – July 27
Paul Green Theater

The quintessential American musical featuring a cast of 40 energetic young people, rousing musical numbers, and a townful of unforgettable characters who will warm your heart! Join us as fast-talking salesman Harold Hill takes River City by storm this summer at PlayMayers.
919.962.PLAY   http://www.playmakersrep.org/

Ladies Night at Tallula's!  All the hits ladies could ask for with great drink specials!

Tallula's Restaurant specializes in Turkish cuisine.  Some of the recipes they have collected were developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman sultans over five centuries ago, where, with the infinite variety of fish, fowl, meat, fruit, grains, and vegetables that were available, chefs competed to create innovated dishes.  The result is an array of recipes that are as healthy as they are delicious.

Tallula's is located at 456 W. Franklin Street.  For more information call (919) 933-1177 or visit http://www.talullas.com/

There is always something new to see at the Ackland. With over half the Museum's gallery space dedicated to special and traveling exhibitions, the Ackland organizes more than a dozen exhibitions a year.

Current Exhibitions:
-Contemporary Drawings from the Ackland Collection
-Glorifying Patronage
-The Art of Love
-In and Around the Garden: Perspectives East and West
-Flowing like Water: The Art of Liquidity

Visit www.ackland.org or call 966-5736 for more information.

Roberts at The Franklin hosts the Jim Crisp Trio on Thursday nights from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

Roberts At The Franklin offers an exclusive wine list, superb cocktail and martini menu, as well as light fare including appetizers, sandwiches and decadent desserts. Music nightly.

The Franklin Hotel is located at 311 West Franklin Street.

For more information please call 442-9000 or visit www.franklinhotelnc.com.

Live DJ every Thursday Late Night!

The Carolina SkyBar &  White Lounge located at 136 East Rosemary St.
Visit www.carolinaskybar.com/ for more information.

At Morehead Planetarium and Science Center visitors can experience dazzling multimedia star shows, varied exhibits, year-round programming for all ages and stellar shopping at the Infinity Gift Shop.

With exciting classes and shows going on everyday,
visit the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center website for more information on:

-Skywatching Sessions
-Public Lectures
-Summer Camps
-SciVentures
-Storytime Science
-Meet a Scientist

Visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org or call 962-1236.

FEMMÉ FEST at Mansion 462 and The Cave – Thursday, July 24!

To benefit the Rape Crisis Center and the Girls Rock Camp! One Full week Celebrating Women in Entertainment!

Mansion 462- Early Marie Vanderbeck. Late Taz Halloween

Cave - Early TBA. Late Taz Halloween w/ Val Yumm

For more information please visit www.caverntavern.com and www.mansion462.com.

Live Music at Mansion 462
Thursday, July 24-The Clif Wallace Trio (Jazz)

Mansion 462 is a spacious, live music venue and bar.  Mansion 462 is located at 462 West Franklin Street.  For information call (919) 967-7913 or visit www.mansion462.com.  Mansion 462 participates in the West End Valet Parking Service.  Catch a show and park for free!

Live Music at the Blue Horn Lounge!

Blue Horn Lounge is located at 125 E Franklin Street

For more information please call 919-929-1511 or visit www.bluehornloungechapelhill.com.

Top of the Hill celebrates Thirsty Thursdays @ the Top every Thursday night from 11:00pm to 2:00am!

Enjoy $3 Brewmaster's Choice Pints and $5 Cocktail Special while listening to Live Music.
Never a cover charge.

Visit www.topofthehillrestaurant.com for more information.

Every Thursday at 9:00 HELL hosts the self-proclaimed "Hardest Trivia Anywhere!"

Hell is a private bar for members and their guests. Hell is open Monday-Friday 5-2, Saturday and Sunday 9-2, and is located in the basement of 157 E. Rosemary St. All patrons must be 21 or older.

For more information please visit www.chapelhell.com.