97.9 The Hill’s Henry Taylor and Heather Wilson recently stopped by The Belltree Cocktail Club in Carrboro, one of the amazing local businesses on Chapelboro.com’s Downtown Shopping Guide!
Here’s more from the bar’s weekly vinyl record night! 🎶
From our community partners: While Rosemary St. has seen recent closures, the businesses on Graham St. are still very much open!
Make sure you give them a visit soon to show your support for our community’s small businesses!
"Bill Bamberger: Boys Will Be Men" is on view at Ackland Art Museum through April 12, 2026.
These 42 portrait photographs are presented alongside an audio program drawn from a series of long-form interviews with the selected subjects of said portraits.
Image of an adult hugging a young child. The text over top the image is "Growing Up, Looking Back" Pictures of the sponsors & theatres logos below Bottom line in black says "Spring 2026 Edition of the Annual Ackland Film Forum"
Join the Ackland Film Forum this spring for "Growing Up, Looking Back," a series that accompanies the Ackland exhibition "Bill Bamberger: Boys Will Be Men."
02/23 | Aftersun (2022) | Chelsea Theatre
03/09 | Boyhood (2014) | The Lumina Theatre
03/24 | Crooklyn (1994) | The Varsity Theatre
Oh, and did we mention the best kind of festival wrap-up?
The Jazz Jam & Hang happening at Lapin Bleu Bar in Chapel Hill from 4pm - 10pm. Open to all acoustic instruments, levels & listeners.
More information on the festival, artists, workshops, & more at "Onyx Club Boys" website. (linked below)
Handmade art featuring Django Reinhardt's head. Another featuring a half body of him playing the guitar.
We are excited to announce the return of the 5th annual Carrboro Django Reinhardt Festival!
World class performances & hands-on workshops!
This year's festival is featuring artists from The Netherlands, Spain, Suisse & the USA.
📆| March 20-22, 2026,
📍| Cat's Cradle Back Room in Carrboro, NC
Relive the magic of Carolina men’s basketball’s last second victory over Duke by checking out Chapelboro’s photo gallery from the game:
Catch other special showings & events here at The Chelsea Theatre in Chapel Hill.
Teal flyer for The Chelsea Theatres "PJ Party" double features. Movies "Drop dead gorgeous" & "Jawbreaker" will be showing on February 14 starting at 10pm.
Teal flyer for The Chelsea Theatres "PJ Party" double features. Movies "Waynes World" & "Josie & the pussycats" will be showing on March 14 starting at 10pm.
Teal flyer for The Chelsea Theatres "PJ Party" double features. Movies "Female Trouble" & "Pink Flamingos" will be showing on April 11 starting at 10pm.
Teal flyer for The Chelsea Theatres "PJ Party" double features. Movies "The Decline of Western Civilization Part 1" & "Green Room" will be showing on May 1 starting at 10pm.
WHO SAID NOTHING GOOD COMES AFTER DARK?
Chapel Hill's Chelsea Theater’s popular PJ PARTY series is back! Catch fan favorite movies that put the "CULT" in Cult Classic, "FAN" in Fantasy, & "THRILL" in Thriller!
Select Saturdays starting at 10pm.
#ChapelHillNC #cultclassic #chelseatheatre #UNC
A snowy forest with Eno River Farmers' Market logo in the center. Image declares that the market will be closed on January 31st.
The Eno River Farmers' Market will be closed this Saturday, January 31st due to extreme cold, winds, & possible snow.
(Fun Fact: The last time the ERFM closed due to weather was 10 years ago!) "Let's hope we get another 10 years before this happens again!"
Bundle up & stay warm out there, y'all! 🧣⛄
🐾🏈 Puppy Bowl stars are coming to Hillsborough!
Meet Lewis & Charlie, rescue pups featured on Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl! Join the watch party Feb 8 from 1-5pm at Eno River Brewing in #HillsboroughNC
📸 Photo booth + raffles + games
💛 10% supports Hope Animal Rescue
#puppybowl #rescuedogs #VisitNC
Please Vote for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center- Best Planetarium nomination in USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Awards -2026
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The Carrboro Film Fest, which celebrates its 20th festival this year, has made the decision to reschedule due to an extreme winter weather forecast that is expected to bring icy and hazardous conditions to Central North Carolina this coming weekend.
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The first winter storm of 2026 is likely to hit the Triangle this weekend, bringing significant amounts of snow and ice.
97.9’s Aaron Keck spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Gail Hartfield about what people should expect. Listen here:
From our community partners: Antonia’s in Hillsborough is an Italian-inspired eatery serving traditional fare using the freshest local ingredients.
And now they’re open for breakfast, boasting an early morning menu complete with espresso based drinks!
A spread of select pages that are included in the new 2026 Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Guide
It's here! 63 pages of things to see & do, dining options, events + more!
Pick up your complimentary copy of our 2026 Chapel Hill/Orange County Official Visitors Guide at our Welcome Center, 308 W. Franklin St., downtown Chapel Hill. Or, order online at www.visitchapelhill.org/visitors-gui...
Communities around Orange County will interrupt their normal service schedules during the upcoming winter holidays.
Here’s what customers can expect:
Pre-Orders for Southern Roots are live! Snag one before its' February release!
springcouncil.me/southern-roots
Interested in more iconic southern recipes? "Mama Dip's Kitchen" & "Mama Dip's Family Cookbook" are still available for purchase on mamadips.com
A purple book cover featuring a picture of Author Spring Council shopping at the farmers' market. The book title fills the top of the cover; "Southern Roots: Recipes & Stories from Mama Dip's Daughter"
Everyone in Chapel Hill knows the infamous Mama Dip's Kitchen & it's legacy. Well, Spring Council is bringing that legacy to your kitchen!
"Southern Roots is more than just a cookbook; it's a heartfelt journey through life's celebrations & quiet moments, all told through the lens of food & family."
“She helped give us the confidence to not only survive those four years, but to move to LA and chase our dreams.”
CHCCS teacher Hope Hynes Love taught the Duffer Brothers in high school. Now, she’s featured in the latest season of Stranger Things:
From our community partners: A fun-filled day of creativity, shopping, and community returns on Saturday, December 6, with the Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair.
It's an opportunity to support small businesses and local artists! Learn more here:
It's December, which means it's... Moravian Sugar Cake season!
Orange High School is running a local Dewey's Bakery pop-up to raise funds for the Orange High School Band!
Grab your Moravian cookies, cakes & more before it's too late!
Pop-up runs through 12/24!
200 N. Churton St, Hillsborough,
Stumped on Holiday Gifts? Look no further than our official Orange County, NC Gift Guide!
This season shop Fa La-la-la-Local with our amazing community shops & vendors. Everyone is sure to have a very merry holiday season!
A white background with vibrant orange peels & slices fall from the right. Text says "a*peeling" "Peel Gallery's 5th End-of-the-year Group Show" Light blue squares accent the black text.
OPEN CALL FOR ART!
It's peel Gallery's annual End-of-the-year Group Show "a*peeling!" & the 5 year anniversary of peel!
Submit "peel" themed artwork by 12/7 to be a part of the upcoming celebration!
The exhibit will be displayed 12/10 - 1/4
Opening reception on 12/12 during the 2nd Friday art walk
In 2024 The Toy Chest served 1,003 families & 1,852 children were provided with holiday gifts, books, clothing & food supports. Let's continue to make the holidays merry & bright for those in need.
Find a list of gift suggestions here!
St. Nick will be waiting for you! 🎅
A picture of Santa Claus reading a book aloud. The provided information is shown to the left of Santa in the picture.
Donate a toy & get a free picture with Santa!
The Orange County Department of Social Services is hosting a toy drive for their annual toy distribution event "The Toy Chest."
Together, we build a stronger, more connected community.
Nov 22, 2025 | 10am - 3pm | 501 Hampton Pointe, Hillsborough, NC
Celebrate the winter solstice with community & excitement for a better tomorrow. Together, we light our collective path toward warmer, brighter days ahead.
Registration opens today for Hillsborough's Annual Solstice Lantern Walk on Dec. 20, 2025
www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice
🍌ATTENTION BANANA BALL FANS!!🍌
Today is the LAST day to sign up for the Banana Ball lottery! Make sure to get your names in for a chance to snag some tickets for their 2026 season!
We're just 3 days away from the start of the 2025-2026 regular season!
