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February 24, 2017

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… Read More →

September 13, 2016

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… Read More →

August 7, 2012

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,… Read More →

June 6, 2012

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… Read More →

April 19, 2012

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… Read More →

April 7, 2012

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:… Read More →

March 23, 2012

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… Read More →

November 7, 2011

“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… Read More →

July 8, 2011

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… Read More →

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