Elaine O’Neil
Local artist Elaine O’Neil celebrates the spirit of Chapel Hill area through cheerful, textured, colorful tributes to our landmarks, restaurants, and scenes around town.
People
Notable UNC Alumni
As a UNC alumna myself, I often reflect on the famous alumni that have walked these brick paths before me. Though I believe, as Tar Heels, we are all notable.
Places
The PTA Thrift Shop
Since its founding in 1952, the PTA Thrift Shop has been a non-profit leader in supporting our community and our public schools, and it has never once asked for anything in return… until now.
Syd’s Hair Shop
Syd’s Hair Shop is more than just a great Chapel Hill hair salon. For the last eleven years, they have been committed to helping our community by donating their time and energy fundraising for local causes.
Arts & Entertainment
Carrboro Elementary School Fair
Don’t miss the Carrboro Elementary School Fair tomorrow, May 11, 2013, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, rain or shine! For over 30 years, this has been one of the best community events in Carrboro, NC, and it just gets better every year!
Carrboro Day
Carrboro Day is today, May 5, 2013 from 1- 6 pm at the Town Commons! (Or Century Center, if it rains.) Now in its 18th year, Carrboro Day is one of the most festive celebrations in a town that knows how to throw a great party. Don’t miss it!
Sports
Fingertip Clapping
Tar Heel fans can all agree that it was tough watching the UNC basketball game last night. But what was really heart-wrenching were those close-ups of Kendall Marshall from the bench trying his hardest to cheer his team to victory, and he was unable to clap.
The True Carolina Blue
Tar Heels all over the world will be donning their favorite Carolina blue clothes for the big game tonight, but which Carolina Blue is the question.
Causes
Through Women’s Eyes, By Women’s Hands
On March 8, 2013, the Compass Center for Women and Families will be hosting their annual art exhibition and sale from 7-10 pm at Top of the Hill. Don’t miss it!
Giving Tuesday, Every Day
Today is officially known as “Giving Tuesday,” a national day of giving that encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations. “Giving Every Day” is an even better idea.
Blog
Santa Claus Has Come to Town!
Santa Claus has arrived at our very own University Mall and will be available to meet your Little Ones every day from now until December 24th!
The Wacqueline Stern Show
My husband Doug and I had the pleasure of being interviewed on WCOM, 103.5 FM for The Wacqueline Stern Show last Friday night, November 2, 2012. We had a blast!
More Recent Articles
The Standard
The Standard Restaurant and Bar definitely lives up to its mission of offering affordable gourmet cuisine. Not only is it delicious, reasonably priced, and family-friendly — it is owned by three Chapel Hill native siblings!
Torero’s Mexican Restaurant
Torero’s Mexican Restaurant is much more than a delicious meal. It has been a family tradition for twenty years!
Don’t Miss the Carrboro Film Festival November 18th!
Where else can you see 33 great films for $7.00 in one afternoon, plus free popcorn?
