Ackland Film Forum: “A Face in the Crowd” (Elia Kazan, 1957)
Varsity Theatre 123 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesAbout the Film: The film debut of North Carolina’s own Andy Griffith, Elia Kazan’s A Face in the Crowd tells the story of Arkansas drifter Larry “Lonesome” Rhodes, who rises to national attention after radio journalist Marcia Jeffries (Patricia Neal) gives him a stint on the air. A brutal critique of celebrity populism, Kazan’s film…
TOUR: A Closer Look at “Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints”
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at small handful of artworks. These engaging conversational tours offer a closer look at and new perspectives on works on view at the Museum. Today's tour looks at Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints. Free, no RSVP required.
Voter Registration at the Varsity
Varsity Theatre 123 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesBefore the start of this evening's Politics on Film screening, local volunteers will be on site at the Varsity Theatre to register folks to vote in this fall's election, which will be held on Nov 5, 2024. Learn more about voter registration on the Carolina Votes webpage or on the North Carolina State Board of…
Ackland Film Forum: “Medium Cool” (Haskell Wexler, 1969)
Varsity Theatre 123 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesAbout the Film: Renowned cinematographer Haskell Wexler (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966); In the Heat of the Night (1967)) directed this film about a cynical Chicago TV news reporter (Robert Forster). Wexler anticipated the protests and riots outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention and wrote them into the script, resulting in a startling fusion…
TOUR: A Closer Look at “Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints”
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin Ackland educators for a lively half-hour look at small handful of artworks. These engaging conversational tours offer a closer look at and new perspectives on works on view at the Museum. Today's tour looks at Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints. Free, no RSVP required.
2nd Friday ArtWalk: Acktoberfest
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThe Ackland’s third annual evening of art-inspired cheese and drink pairings. This year’s Acktoberfest will feature cheese pairings curated by The Cheese Shop, beers by Steel String Brewery, mini tours of Dürer to Matisse, and more. Art-inspired cheese plates and paired craft beers available to purchase on site at the event. Admission and mini-tours are free…
Drawing in the Galleries
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin us for our popular Drawing in the Galleries program during this month's Studio Saturday! Explore a particular object in the Ackland’s collection by drawing it alongside fellow participants. At the end of the session, you'll discuss what you've noticed through the process of drawing. Bring your own gallery-safe materials (paper/notebooks and dry media like…
Art Adventures (Morning Session)
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesIn this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own block prints based on works on view in Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints. Space is limited; registration required. Free for Ackland Members at the Household Level and above; $5 per child for all others.
Art Adventures (Afternoon Session)
Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesIn this art-inspired, hands-on art-making class for six- to nine-year-olds, participants will create their own block prints based on works on view in Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints. Space is limited; registration required. Free for Ackland Members at the Household Level and above; $5 per child for all others.
Ackland Film Forum: “Being There” (Hal Ashby, 1979)
Varsity Theatre 123 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesAbout the Film: Chance, an unworldly gardener mistaken for a genius of political policy, is one of the most curious characters in American cinema. Director Hal Ashby’s film features a tour de force performance by actor Peter Sellers, with the excellent Shirley MacLaine and Melvin Douglas as supporting cast. The film will be introduced by…