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Get outside, that is – because October is festival month around here. The weather’s cool, the humidity comfortable, and the leaves are wearing the very latest colors, wine-red and citrus. It’s a perfect time to wander around a festival listening to music and exploring what is unique about Chatham County. photo by Mark Bashista [...] … can you find a meadery, a steampunk art gallery/bar, a charter school supported by a great little Italian restaurant, a biofuels plant, and a beautiful pollinator garden? All in one town with a population of less than 4000. Proof that you need only a few special people to create unique places. Starrlight Mead, a [...] Got kids? Looking for something to do with them while visiting Pittsboro? I’m not going to tell you about the many activities and interesting places to see with kids. Instead, I’m going to GIVE AWAY* three (3!!) copies of a terrific book: The Big Fun Guide to Tar Heel Country: 135+ Activities for Families in [...] Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul, according to Plato. If you’re in the mood for soul enrichment, your choices are many in Chatham County. Three upcoming festivals: Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention at Shakori Hills. Traditional string music, square dance, dance lessons, banjo contest, hoppin’ john [...] The birds are singing and the air is warm. Dogwood, iris, and azaleas have popped into joyful bloom. I grab any excuse to be outside. And three terrific excuses are coming up. Clydefest Saturday April 17, 11 am – 4 pm, Bynum Ball Field Clyde Jones is a world-renowned folk artist who chain-saws unique “critters” [...] |
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