BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Ackland Events - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Ackland Events
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.ackland.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ackland Events
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20200930T135913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T214835Z
UID:10003253-1602374400-1607126399@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Full List of Programs
DESCRIPTION:An Arts Endowment initiative in partnership with Arts Midwest\, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world\, our communities\, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The Ackland is one of 84 nonprofit organizations selected to receive an NEA Big Read grant to support a community reading program. \nNEA Big Read at the Ackland will focus on Advice from the Lights by author Stephanie Burt. Events reflecting LGBTQ+ lives and experiences — including a keynote conversation with the author\, a series of book discussions\, and Drag Storytime for children — will take place virtually on ackland.org from Oct. 11 – Dec. 4. The NEA Big Read at the Ackland has been organized in partnership with the Chapel Hill Public Library and Carolina Public Humanities at UNC-Chapel Hill. \nThe programming will kick off with a free conversational program with the author Stephanie Burt in conversation with Jacob Lau (Women’s and Gender Studies\, UNC-Chapel Hill) on Wednesday\, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Following the kick-off event\, the Ackland and its partners will host six book discussions of Burt’s Advice from the Lights with discussion facilitators from our community and three Drag Storytimes featuring local performers. The NEA Big Read at the Ackland is presented in connection with an ongoing installation of art by LGBTQ artists at the Ackland and several related programs\, including a “Queer Cinema” virtual film series and artist talks. \n\n\n\n\nNEA Big Read Events at the Ackland\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nOPENING EVENT \nWednesday\, October 21\, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. EST\nVirtual Kick-Off Event with Author Stephanie Burt\nIn conversation with Jacob Lau\nRegistration required at ackland.org\n\nBOOK DISCUSSIONS \nVirtual Book Discussions | October through December\nFree and includes copy of Advice from the Lights\nRegistration limited and required at ackland.org \nFriday\, October 23 | 3:30-5 p.m. EST \nThursday\, November 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. EST \nFriday\, November 6 | 3:30-5 p.m. EST \nThursday\, December 3  | 7-8:30 p.m. EST \nFriday\, December 4 | 3:30-5 p.m. EST\n\nDRAG STORYTIMES \nSundays in October: 11\, 18\, 25 | 2:30 p.m. EST\nVirtual story time with local drag performers \nFree; Registration required at ackland.org. \nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/nea-big-read-at-the-ackland/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,Special Programs,Talks,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ackland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AdviceFromTheLights_Cover.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20200930T131512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T163314Z
UID:10003244-1607022000-1607027400@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Book Discussion #5
DESCRIPTION:NEA Big Read at the Ackland will focus on Advice from the Lights by author Stephanie Burt. Events reflecting LGBTQ+ lives and experiences — including a keynote conversation with the author\, a series of book discussions\, and Drag Storytime for children will take place virtually on ackland.org from Oct.11 – Dec. 4. \nThe Ackland and its partners will host six book discussions of Burt’s Advice from the Lights with discussion facilitators from our community. \nThis book discussion will be facilitated by Wendy Weber\, UNC English & Comparative Literature and Joanna Sierks Smith\, Carolina Public Humanities. \nTo use Zoom\, registrants will need access to an internet-connected computer\, smartphone\, or tablet with a built-in microphone. \nRegistration is free and includes copy of Advice from the Lights. Program is capped at 20 individuals. \nParticipants will be able to have their copy mailed to their address or pick up a copy at the Chapel Hill Public Library on designated dates prior to the book discussion. \nIf you encounter registration issues\, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience. \nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/nea-big-read-at-the-ackland-book-discussion-5/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ackland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AdviceFromTheLights_CoverSqaure.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20201030T124619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T200950Z
UID:10003275-1607083200-1607086800@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:Odd Couples: Objects in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Ackland Graduate Intern Sarah Farkas and Object Based Teaching Fellow Erin Dickey for a guided look at artwork from opposite corners of the Ackland’s collection. See how unexpected pairings can lead to exciting new insights! \nThis program will be held virtually\, via Zoom. Registered participants will receive a link to join the program in a separate email. \nRegistration is limited. RSVP below!
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/odd-couples-3/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ackland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/odd-couples-image-3-no-text.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20200930T131456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T163654Z
UID:10003242-1607095800-1607101200@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:NEA Big Read at the Ackland: Book Discussion #6
DESCRIPTION:NEA Big Read at the Ackland will focus on Advice from the Lights by author Stephanie Burt. Events reflecting LGBTQ+ lives and experiences — including a keynote conversation with the author\, a series of book discussions\, and Drag Storytime for children will take place virtually on ackland.org from Oct.11 – Dec. 4. \nThe Ackland and its partners will host six book discussions of Burt’s Advice from the Lights with discussion facilitators from our community. \nThis book discussion will be facilitated by Gabrielle Calvocoressi\, UNC English & Comparative Literature and Joanna Sierks Smith\, Carolina Public Humanities. \nTo use Zoom\, registrants will need access to an internet-connected computer\, smartphone\, or tablet with a built-in microphone. \nRegistration is free and includes copy of Advice from the Lights. Program is capped at 20 individuals. \nParticipants will be able to have their copy mailed to their address or pick up a copy at the Chapel Hill Public Library on designated dates prior to the book discussion. \nOnline registration has now closed. Please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu to register! \nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/nea-big-read-at-the-ackland-book-discussion-6/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ackland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AdviceFromTheLights_CoverSqaure.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T174500
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20201023T184543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T210230Z
UID:10003260-1607533200-1607535900@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:Close Looks at Cocktail Hour: Barton Lidice Beneš
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ackland’s Object Based Teaching Fellow\, Erin Dickey\, for an informal conversation focused on one work of art from the Ackland’s new Close Looks digital feature. Plan to look closely and think collectively—and bring a drink of your choosing. \nOn December 9\, we’ll look at Barton Lidice Beneš’ piece\, Talisman. \nRegistration is limited. RSVP here via Zoom! \nAfter RSVPing\, you will receive an email from Zoom with the link to join the program. Please email acklandRSVP@unc.edu if you have any questions! \nClose Looks at Cocktail Hour is sponsored in part by the Laughing Gull Foundation.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/close-looks-at-cocktail-hour-benes/
LOCATION:101 South Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ackland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Talisman-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T111500
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20200914T184310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T152955Z
UID:10003234-1607769000-1607771700@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Art Adventures AM Session -  Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! \nParticipants will make tissue paper stained glass art projects inspired by the work of Ilya Bolotowsky\, a Russian-American abstract painter.\n\nClass sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list\, printable template\, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom\, students will need access to an internet-connected computer\, smartphone\, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9. \n*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once. \nDuring this time\, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00). \nIf you encounter registration issues\, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/virtual-art-adventures-121220am/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Adventures,Studio Saturday,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ackland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/KidsInteractingwithArt-37.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T134500
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20200914T184035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T203036Z
UID:10003018-1607778000-1607780700@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Art Adventures PM Session - Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! \nParticipants will make tissue paper stained glass art projects inspired by the work of Ilya Bolotowsky\, a Russian-American abstract painter.\n\nClass sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list\, printable template\, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom\, students will need access to an internet-connected computer\, smartphone\, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9. \n*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once. \nDuring this time\, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00). \nIf you encounter registration issues\, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/virtual-art-adventures-121220pm/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Adventures,Studio Saturday,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ackland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/KidsInteractingwithArt-37.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20201023T210613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201212T154113Z
UID:10003269-1607868000-1607878800@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Holidays Around the Ackland
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Ackland hosts a free program for families\, kids\, and the young at heart featuring hands-on art activities\, live performances\, tours\, and more. Although the Museum’s doors are closed for our community’s safety\, you can still explore the art virtually! \nA mix of D.I.Y. and live interactive activities await you\, all inspired by the Ackland’s collection. \nThis month’s theme will focus on the winter holidays of Hanukkah\, Kwanzaa\, and Christmas. \nLive Storytime | 2:30 p.m.\nJoin the Ackland’s Public Program Coordinator as we read a holiday-themed story. \nRegister HERE! \nHoliday Agamographs Activity\nThe Ackland is putting a holiday twist on our popular summertime Agamograph activity! Watch the video for craft supplies and instructions. \nYou will need to print two copies of the Ackland’s agamograph template to get you started! \nDecember has three celebrations – Kwanzaa\, Hanukkah\, and Christmas – pick two holidays to illustrate in your agamograph. \nNeed inspiration? Check out some holiday fun on Google Arts & Culture\, courtesy of the National Postal Museum and the Strong National Museum of Play! \nKwanzaa     Hanukkah   Christmas \nVirtual Conversation: Play and Childhood\nWatch highlights from our November Odd Couples Tour! Facilitators Erin and Sarah show you two objects from the Ackland’s collection that emphasize play! \nYouTube Link  \nCollection Connections\nMenorah by Anthony Caro\, 2000\nLight is an element of Christmas (Star of Bethlehem)\, Kwanzaa (kinara)\, and Hanukkah (menorah). The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’. \nCompare & Contrast: What are the similarities and differences between this menorah and the NCMA’s Standing Hanukkah Lamp? \nTip: Consider scale\, material\, function\, and pattern when looking closely at both pieces! \nUNC Connections – Rameses the Red-Nosed Reindeer!\nOur friends at the General Alumni Association say\, “Happy Heelidays!” \nCheck out their toilet paper roll Rameses activity on YouTube. \nWant to create your perfect holiday Rameses?\nUNC has a Rameses craft for your family to enjoy! \nFestive Coloring Pages: Ramses and the Nutcracker\nCaroling Performing Arts and Arts Everywhere teamed up with UNC alumna Dara Burg (Designed by Dara) to create these fun pictures! Downloadable until Jan. 1.  \n 
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/virtual-family-friends-sunday-holidays-around-the-ackland/
LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum\, 101 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:F.A.M. (Families at the Museum),Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T214500
DTSTAMP:20260512T073058
CREATED:20201209T190311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T222652Z
UID:10003279-1608147000-1608155100@events.ackland.org
SUMMARY:Ackland Film Forum: "But I'm a Cheerleader" Watch Party and Panel
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, in collaboration with the Film Studies Programs in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill\, the Ackland Film Forum presents an all virtual series on Queer Cinema. View the selected films on your own or join us for a watch party with the panelists. Watch parties will be followed by a live post-film panel discussion. \nThe third film in our Queer Cinema series will be But I’m a Cheerleader (Jamie Babbitt\, 1999\, 92 minutes). This whimsically edgy comedy follows teenager Megan (Natasha Lyonne)\, whose suburban existence filled with friends\, cheerleading\, and all-American fun is upended when her straight-laced parents suspect she may be a lesbian. In a panic\, they send her to True Directions\, a “rehabilitation” camp run by the strict and prudish Mary (Cathy Moriarty)\, to mount an intervention led by counselor Mike (RuPaul Charles). Megan dutifully follows the program — until she develops feelings for another camper in this timeless\, satirical romantic-comedy about self-acceptance and love\, costarring Michelle Williams\, Clea DuVall\, and Julie Delpy. (Lionsgate Entertainment) \nRegister Here!\n7:30 p.m.\nBut I’m a Cheerleader along with us and share your thoughts and questions for the panelist on Twitter. #AcklandFilmForum \n9 p.m.\nFollowing the watch party\, join Jacob Lau (Women’s and Gender Studies\, UNC-Chapel Hill)\, Michelle Robinson (American Studies\, UNC-Chapel Hill) and Martin Louis Johnson (English and Comparative Literature\, UNC-Chapel Hill) for a virtual post-film discussion. \nLinks to both the streaming film and panel are provided with registration. Please note that you will be able to stream the film from December 11th to December 17th. Viewers will need to enter their phone number for 2-factor verification on Lionsgate’s streaming site. \nBut I’m a Cheerleader courtesy of Lionsgate Entertainment. To rent or purchase the film on 4K Digital UHD for future views\, please visit https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/but-im-a-cheerleader.
URL:https://events.ackland.org/event/ackland-film-forum-but-im-a-cheerleader/
LOCATION:Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket)\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ackland Film Forum,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.ackland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/butimacheerleader-movies-he-poster-01.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR