It’s the beginning of the new year. Another opportunity to go out and see more beauty. Thankfully, January’s cold in North Carolina isn’t too bad. Right now, for instance, as I work on my notes from my visit with the NC Arts Incubator’s director, April Weaver, the sun’s light lends life to all sorts of… Read More →
Arts Event Spotlight
GO SEE THIS: PICKIN’: A MUSIC CELEBRATION on November 11! Featuring The Bluegrass Experience. Sponsored by Opus Financial Advisors.
We’re trying something new with our Go See This series—a more intimate look at the behind-the-scenes of creating arts events in Chatham County. We hope you enjoy this, the second offering in this experiment, by Luis Melodelgado. Catching a moment While driving the back-county roads on route to my appointment with Catherine Hobbs and Robena… Read More →
Go See This: Fiesta! This Weekend in Siler City
We’re trying something new with our Go See This series—a more intimate look at the behind-the-scenes of creating arts events in Chatham County. We hope you enjoy this, the first offering in this experiment by Luis Melodelgado. Desplázate hacia abajo para leer en español. It’s almost 6:30 p.m., and I am about to act on… Read More →
Go See This: Hot & Blue Folk and Roots Revue
The 2nd Annual Hot & Blue Folk and Roots Revue and Spicy Wing Cook-off at the City Tap in Pittsboro on Sunday, July 15 promises to be much more than a mouthful! Starting with a Spicy Wing Cook-off at 1 p.m., the afternoon rolls right into a summer shindig of 5 fabulous musical performances sure… Read More →
Go See This: Summer Fest 2018
What does a historic downtown do in the summer to bring neighbors together to celebrate their town? The Pittsboro Business Association hosts Summer Fest! At Summer Fest, Pittsboro’s main north/south artery, Hillsboro Street, is closed to traffic so that this year kids can slip ‘n slide on the giant waterslide and show off their decorative… Read More →
Go See This: Music by Shiloh Hill
Shiloh Hill is a band that not only understands their roots but also understands how to create music that’s continuously evolving and fully unique. This is a project that focuses on a joint contribution of artists showcasing excellent songwriting and lyrics, yet is also a simple and beautiful ensemble of harmonizing vocals, guitars, mandolin, banjo… Read More →
Go See This: David Sedaris Reads from “Calypso”
Written by guest blogger, Gilda McDaniel. McIntyre’s Books in Fearrington Village will host world-renowned author and Raleigh native David Sedaris when he makes a rare live appearance at the Fearrington Barn on Friday, June 1. Calypso is Sedaris’s first collection of essays in five years and features deeply personal, yet characteristically humorous, explorations of middle age… Read More →
Go See This: Pittsboro Youth Theater
Written by guest blogger, Selbe Bartlett. Did you know that Chatham County had a public theater? In downtown Pittsboro, the county’s seat, is a delightful space called the Sweet Bee Theater. The community theater group that calls it home has been performing shows since 2012. Pittsboro Youth Theater is celebrating its sixth anniversary thanks to the dedication,… Read More →
Go See This: The “Art of Rural” Reception
On Tuesday, May 29th, the North Carolina Rural Center will host an evening reception in Raleigh focusing on the economic impacts of the arts in rural North Carolina. The reception is the final event in a full day of education and networking designed to educate people on the pressing issues in rural North Carolina. People… Read More →
A Local Hero and His Chainsaw: A Quick Look Back at ClydeFEST 2018
ClydeFEST 2018 was full of laughter, creative art, cool critters, fun games, and a welcoming community spirit! Even while we’re still smiling and excited about all of that, we’re looking forward to what next year will bring! Whether you came out to witness local folk artist Clyde Jones carve a critter for auction, watch performances… Read More →
