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 →
Go See This: ClydeFEST Celebrates 15 Years
ClydeFEST is an ol’ timey carnival based on colorfully painted cedar creatures (a.k.a. “critters”) and the former woodsman who makes them. Self-taught folk artist Clyde Jones and his ever-present Stihl chainsaw delights in the joy his art brings both children and adults. Still, who knew when ClydeFEST was launched 15 years ago that it would be such a… Read More →
Old and New Merge at the Arts Incubator
There are many new faces moving into Siler City that are motivated by what the NC Arts Incubator has to offer. These creative people are buying houses and renovating them, and they are renting studio spaces and bringing with them the skills, knowledge and experiences that are transferable to every day life. Take, for example,… Read More →
Presenting a Picture Perfect Pollinator’s Paradise
In the springtime, joyous spring- time, When the birds begin to sing, And we hear the murmuring brook- lets, Then the bees are on the wing. When the long, cold days are over Bees are out to sip the dew And the nectar from the clover, Buttercups and daisies blue __Nettie Squire Sutton. Photos by… Read More →
New Perspectives on Chatham County
by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts So, ChathamArts President, Lesley Landis, is participating in the current session of the regional class of Leadership Triangle. A recent class focused on Pittsboro. A variety of leaders from across county lines spent the day on guided tours of Historic Chatham Mills, Piedmont Biofuels, Carolina Tiger Rescue, and the Sustinability Programs… 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 →
NC Indie Film, Southland of the Heart Wins Hearts
by ChathamArts Intern, Lisa Li. Lisa is a freshman business and marketing student at UNC Chapel Hill. After the tragic passing of his parents, Todd Tinkham realized that he could not die without pursuing his dream. He quit his job and turned to film-making. Many short films and several awards later, Todd tackled his first… Read More →
“NC is a Great Place to Grow.” – Michael Tiemann
by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts This was a proud weekend in Chatham. 1. ChathamArts and the Bluegrass Experience dazzled an audience of nearly 600 music fans at the band’s 40th Anniversary Concert with special guest, Clyde Edgerton. They played nearly ’til midnight, and 25 of Tommy Edwards’ former co-workers from Chatham Middle School… Read More →
ChathamArts Celebrates Sustainable Cinema Anniversary!
Submitted by Sustainable Cinema Founder and Coordinator, Linda Booker. Thank you, Linda! You are a local treasure with which to be reckoned. Happy Anniversary ChathamArts Sustainable Cinema Series – Now heading into its Fourth Year! by program director Linda Booker In 2008, then ChathamArts President, Gilda McDaniel and I started talking about our dream of… Read More →