“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”― Albert Einstein The annual Day of the Books/ El Día de los Libros is coming up on Saturday, April 29th, ready to bring books to life and delight in both… Read More →
Go See This: Once Upon A Mattress
When Pittsboro’s Northwood High School Arts students take the stage at the end of March to present the annual spring musical, they are not only continuing a long NHS tradition, but joining thousands of peers across the country for whom the term “spring musical” is, if not redundant, at least, synonymous. “Opening for A Princess”… Read More →
Go See This: Premiere of “The Courthouse”
“The courthouse is on fire!” Many local folks know where they were on the afternoon of March 25, 2010. That was the day the iconic, historic 1881 Chatham County Courthouse on the circle in Pittsboro was almost lost to a fire. Fortunately, local documentary filmmaker Mike O’Connell, of Haw River Films was ready with his gear to capture on film footage from that… Read More →
Meet This Artist: Bluegrass icon Tony Williamson overcomes pain, finds purpose on his farm
Born into a multi-generational family of musicians, Tony Williamson and his brother Gary quickly earned the title of “child sensations” on the national bluegrass stage. Back home at their school in rural Randolph County, however, their music earned them some teasing from their classmates. Tony and Gary were undeterred. “Music was such a fun… Read More →
Go See This: “Straws” Documentary Film
Documentary filmmaker Linda Booker follows her subjects where they lead, attributing the impact of her films to the people who tell her their stories. For her latest film “Straws”, she singles out Jackie Nunez, founder of the Last Plastic Straw, who has been at the forefront of this movement since 2011, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Dr…. Read More →
One Home—NHS Puppet Theatre Performance
One Home “A story is the wind, it floats along to another place.” One Home is a unique puppet show written and directed by Leslie Burwell to promote global awareness, in collaboration with artist-in-residence Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppet Intervention, and master percussionist Teli Shabu. Her students will present the new theatre piece at Northwood High School on November 18… Read More →
One Home—NHS Puppet Theatre Performance
One Home “A story is the wind, it floats along to another place.” One Home is a unique puppet show written and directed by Leslie Burwell to promote global awareness, in collaboration with artist-in-residence Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppet Intervention, and master percussionist Teli Shabu. Her students will present the new theatre piece at Northwood High School on November 18… Read More →
Meet This Artist: Ash and clay become art in the hands of Lara O’Keefe
Oak tree ash from her wood stove, red clay from the earth – there is a bit of Chatham County in nearly every piece of pottery Lara O-Keefe creates.* As someone who grew up here before heading out into the world, this represents a literal return to her native roots and soil. “I spent my… Read More →
Bluegrass Experience—45th Anniversary Concert
Sponsored by Opus Financial Services, Inc,, the Chatham Arts Council presents the Bluegrass Experience: A 45th Anniversary Concert. This CAC fundraiser will feature current members Mike Aldridge, Stan Brown, Tommy Edwards, Snuffy Smith, and Keith Thomas as well as former members Jimmy Cameron, Leroy Savage, and Fiddling’ Al McCanless. William Lewis serves as master of ceremonies. Tickets are… Read More →
Go See This: Celebrate the Bluegrass Experience
With 45 years of shows, recordings, beloved fans, and international accolades, where does one start with The Bluegrass Experience? Just as he does on stage with the Bluegrass Experience, the band’s lead guitarist Tommy Edwards serves as our guide through a bit of bluegrass history, Chatham County, and a few song titles popular in the band’s repertoire. [All videos of live performances are thanks to Carol… Read More →
