Daniel Alexander Okun died Monday, December 10, in Chapel Hill, NC, of complications associated with leukemia. He was Kenan Professor of Environmental Sciences and Engineering and had served the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for over 50 years. Professor Okun was widely recognized for the engineering insight and passion he brought to protection of the world’s water resources, especially those dedicated to human consumption. More »

Alta Duke Singletary, 96, passed away at UNC Hospital on Sunday, December 16. 2007.

She worked for UNC-Chapel Hill University as a secretary for the UNC Physical Education Department, retiring after 20 years of service. She was a member of University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  More »

Thursday Dec 20

• Blue Horn Lounge: Tain Collins. 9pm
• The Cave: Jim Watson’s 22nd Annual Christmas Show. 8:30pm. $5
• Cat’s Cradle: Slick Rick with Connie Price & The Keystones, Percee P and DJ Haul. 9:30pm. RSVP.
• General Store Café: Tony Galiani Band. 8pm.
• Nightlight: Calico Haunts, Brandon Herndon, Gambling the Muse. 9:30pm. $5  More »

Carrboro

• Paintings by Stephanie Smith – Family rendering acrylic paintings. Through Dec 23, East End Gallery at The ArtsCenter. Artist’s reception: Fri, Dec 14, 6-9pm. 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org
• Paintings by Peg Bachenheimer and Catherine Carter – Through December at Provence Restaurant, 203 W Weaver St, Carrboro. www.pegbachenheimer.com
• Chinese Red Glazed Pottery by Ben Owen III - Through Dec 31. NC Crafts Gallery, 212 W Main St, Carrboro, 942-4048, www.nccraftsgallery.com, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1-4pm.
• Super Awesome Holiday Family Show – Bright, starry, and really special! Through 14-Jan 7 at Wootini, 200 N Greensboro St, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. Opening reception: Fri, Dec 14, 7-11pm.  More »