Pittsboro Youth Theater’s professional touring play for young audiences is currently wowing Wake County Schools with “When She Had Wings.” Now, they’re stopping by Chatham county for a weekend at Sweet Bee Theater, Oct. 2–21. Told through the lens of a 9 year old girl named “B”, the play uses sound and movement to share… Read More →
“When She Had Wings” at Sweet Bee Theater
Pittsboro Youth Theater’s professional touring play for young audiences is currently wowing Wake County Schools with “When She Had Wings.” Now, they’re stopping by Chatham county for a weekend at Sweet Bee Theater, Oct. 2–21. Told through the lens of a 9 year old girl named “B”, the play uses sound and movement to share… Read More →
Middle Grade Book Club
Children’s book enthusiast Anna Shartzer as she leads this month’s Middle Grade Book Club! The discussion will be centered around Tumble & Blue by Cassie Beasley.
Middle Grade Bookclub: Wish
Join McIntyre’s children’s bookseller Anna Shartzer as she leads a summer books club for kids ages 8–12. This club guarantees fun, friends, crafts, snacks and great book talk. Receive 20% off the selected title. This week’s selection: Wish by Barbara O’Connor
Kids Can! for CORA
Kids—grab your little red wagons, fill them up with cans for the CORA food pantry and join our wagon brigade parade! We’ll parade from the bookstore to the picnic area near the Goat to collect the donations, hear stories, sing songs and enjoy popsicles. All while doing GOOD! Link for Most Needed Items: http://corafoodpantry.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/FoodDriveWishList2017.pdf
Middle Grade Bookclub: Unusual Chickens For the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Join McIntyre’s children’s bookseller Anna Shartzer as she leads a summer books club for kids ages 8–12. This club guarantees fun, friends, crafts, snacks and great book talk. Receive 20% off the selected title.
Children’s Book Writing – Daytime Critique
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Breakaway Cafe 10:00–11:30 a.m. RSVP by November 17, 2017 For fiction or non-fiction, beginning or veteran writers of children’s books. Max. of 6 writers. Join Triangle Writers (free) through www.meetup.com/writers-797/ to sign up and get more information. Critique Group Info: www.meetup.com/writers-797/events/243389296/ Questions? Message me!
Announcing: Arts Grant Recipients
The Chatham Arts Council continues its mission to invest in artists and educate kids through the arts with the announcement of this year’s Grassroots Arts Grants. As the North Carolina Arts Council’s designated county partner, the Chatham Arts Council will distribute the 2015-2016 Grassroots Arts Grants to three local organizations: Child Care Networks, Sisters’ Voices,… Read More →
Go See This: Moncure’s Sprott Youth Center Mural Celebrates Community and Kids
This is the Chatham Arts Council’s second in a monthly series focusing on arts events in Chatham County that are not to be missed. During this time of year, people’s thoughts and deeds are especially focused on family, community, and children. In Southeast Chatham County, a painted mural serves as the centerpiece for a gathering place that… Read More →
Waiting for ClydeFEST is like Waiting for Santa Claus!
CLYDEFEST ALL DAY KIDS’ FOLK ART FESTIVAL, CELEBRATING LEGENDARY FOLK ARTIST, CLYDE JONES Where: The Bynum Ballpark (aka Earl Thompson Recreation Park, 173 Bynum Hill Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312) When: Saturday, April 14, 11 am – 4 pm. (Rain Date: Sunday, April 15) by ChathamArts Intern, Lisa Li. Lisa is a freshman business and marketing… Read More →
