Posts Tagged ‘Chatham County’
A Short Drive From Pittsboro: NC Arts Incubator
On the western side of Chatham County is one of the most extensive small-town arts districts in the state. It’s centered around the NC Arts Incubator (NCAI) in Siler City, just a 20 minute ride from my home in Pittsboro.
Read MoreBynum Front Porch Music Series
Deep in the woods, down a small country road, behind an old country store, is one of North Carolina’s most authentic musical experience – Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series. This summer’s shows feature blues, bluegrass, country, griot, celtic and old time hootenanny.
Read MoreChatham Creative Economy Summit
Chatham County has already established itself as a leading Triangle arts destination with its many artists, musicians, and new gallery openings. But the Chatham County Economic Development Commission plans to put Chatham squarely on the map as a cultural arts leader with the upcoming Creative Economy Summit and weekend full of festivities planned.
Read MoreEagle Watching on Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – Living in Chatham County, right next door to Jordan Lake, is heaven to a nature lover like me. The lake offers just about everything an outdoorsy person could want, including amazing opportunities to bird watch. An outstanding birding location year-round, Jordan Lake seems to attract more stellar rarities, such as Long-billed Murrelet,…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Recycling in Chatham County
Do you ever wonder what happens to all the live Christmas trees after the holidays are over? Approximately 28 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year, but what should be done with all these trees once the New Year has come and gone? Recycle them, of course.
Read MoreMonterrane – the Neighborhood for Nature Lovers
Pittsboro, NC – One of the things I love best about living in Monterrane is being surrounded by nature. There’s an abundance of birds and wildlife, walking trails and parks. All the homes have a conservation buffer. Haw River is to the west and Jordan lake to the east. It’s paradise for nature-lovers.
Read MoreWinter Golf in Chatham County
Photo by D’arcy Norman. Used under a Creative Commons license. Pittsboro, NC – I’m an outdoorsy girl. And I love golf. But I was surprised to find out how many people are into golfing in winter.
Read MoreFearrington for the Holidays
Lots of great things are always happening at Fearrington, and no time is more happening than the holidays. Here’s their rundown of amazing holiday events.
Read MoreHoliday Dinner on the Farm
Imagine having Thanksgiving dinner on a real old-time farm, with heaping plates of steaming food, everything so fresh the taste explodes in your mouth. Imagine no more. Just a short drive from Pittsboro, right here in Chatham County, is The Inn at Celebrity Dairy. They’ll be hosting lots of great holiday events including Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner on the farm.
Read MoreNew Hope Valley Railway – Ecology Day and Santa Trains
Pittsboro, NC – The New Hope Valley Railway, one of Chatham County’s most popular attractions, has several upcoming events over the next few weeks providing holiday fun and entertainment for the entire family.
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