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March 22, 2019

Go See This: ClydeFEST, My Favorite Time of Year

ClydeFEST has been a part of my childhood for as long as I can remember.   According to my mom, I first met Clyde Jones—and started going to ClydeFEST—when I… Read More →

By Virginia Johnson | Filed Under: ClydeFEST, Events, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Bynum, Children, clydeFEST, Community, Creative Process, Creativity, Go See This, Volunteer

March 4, 2019

Go See This: Whirlikids Book Festival

We’ve had rain and some bone-cold days lately. And it’s been beautiful. As seen through any window, the dreadful days outside could very well be another painting on the wall:… Read More →

By Luis Melodelgado | Filed Under: Go See This | Tagged With: Author reading, authors, book illustration, books, Chatham County, Children, Creative Culture, Cultural Events, Fearrington Village, Go See This, Literary Arts, McIntyre's Books, Writing

February 1, 2019

Go See This: NCAI Artshop opens with Folk Art Show

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… Read More →

By Luis Melodelgado | Filed Under: County Happenings, Events, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Art Show, Cultural Events, Downtown Revitalization, Folk Art, Go See This, Grassroots Arts Grants, Incubator, live music, nc arts incubator, NCAI, Recipients - Grassroots Arts Grants, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

January 20, 2019

Julian M. Pleasants presents Home Front: North Carolina during WWII

At the outset of World War II, North Carolina was one of the poorest states in the Union. The citizens desperately wanted higher living standards, and the war would soon… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: author, Author reading, books, Go See This, McIntyre's Books

December 15, 2018

Donald Davis Storytelling

We are thrilled that Donald Davis is returning to the Fearrington Barn on Saturday, December 15th at 11am and Sunday, December 16 at 2pm to delight us with his stories!… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: Creative Culture, donate, Go See This, McIntyre's Books, Storyteller

November 2, 2018

Almost, Maine

CHATHAM COMMUNITY PLAYERS Present Almost, Maine In their second production, the Chatham Community Players present John Cariani’s exploration of arctic romance, Almost, Maine, for 8 performances at the Sweet Bee… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: #EncourageCreativity, Chatham Community Players, Cultural Events, Downtown Revitalization, Fearrington Village, Go See This, North Carolina

July 20, 2018

Peter Pan @ PYT

Pittsboro Youth Theater is proud to present—Peter Pan! Not only can these actors sing and dance, they can fly! This family friendly production is full of catchy tunes and magical… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, acting, Chatham County, cultural event, Downtown Revitalization, Go See This, Musical Theater, Musical Theatre, summer camp

June 19, 2018

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… Read More →

By Lesley Landis | Filed Under: Go See This, Uncategorized | Tagged With: circus arts, Community, crafts, Creative Culture, Go See This, live music, Pittsboro

May 10, 2018

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…. Read More →

By Lesley Landis | Filed Under: County Happenings, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Go See This, performance, Pittsboro, theater

August 23, 2017

Go See This: Sunday Afternoon Poetry at the Joyful Jewel

This month’s “Go See This” is written by guest blogger Selbe Bartlett. Sunday, September 17th will mark the first in a regular monthly series of Sunday afternoon poetry readings at Pittsboro’s Joyful… Read More →

By Lesley Landis | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Chatham County, Community, Creative Culture, Go See This, Literary Arts, Pittsboro, Poetry

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Meet This Artist: Fiber artist Sue Szary 

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