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Get Down at DPAC!

If you have been in the triangle long you will have already been to or heard of DPAC. We are lucky to live so close to an amazing cultural arts community that includes the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). This venue draws an impressive line up of artists and performances focusing on live action entertainment […]


Have you been to Bynum??

What’s a Bynum you might ask. Bynum is a small hamlet in Chatham County near Fearrington Village between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill on HWY 15-501. Bynum, once a bustling Mill town in the early 1900’s now keeps itself on the map through a series of fun community centered events. The Bynum General Store was the […]


Fearrington Farmers’ Market

Last week I wrote about the Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market and mentioned a little about North Carolina’s agricultural history.  During this time of year, our state is plentiful with farmers’ markets and produce stands right on the side of the road.  There is nothing quite like having fresh food and not to mention, supporting North […]


Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market

North Carolina has deep roots in farming culture.  While “going green”, “eating local” and “organic” have become popular in recent years, these fads have simply been a way of life for many North Carolinians for as long as they can remember.  Through hard labor, many of the people in our community farm in order to […]


Dinner & A Show in Downtown Pittsboro!

For a small town, Pittsboro has a lot to offer its residents.  In the past few years we have seen a large increase in the night life opportunities in town.  A lot of this is thanks to businesses who seek to bring entertainment to us through live music, plays, social events, dancing, fundraisers, film viewings, and so much more.  […]



A Sunday of Bluegrass and Brews

A good morning to all Fearrington Village residents! Can you believe that it’s mid-July already? As the months fly by it’s so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This is why I try to bring the best community events to you as soon as I’m aware. These are great […]




On the Pottery Horizon

Art is beautiful and who can truly get enough of it? To that end, here’s what is also coming up in local Chatham County pottery news: • Mark Hewitt has a show coming up in July at the Cooley Gallery in Leesburg, VA. The opening is Friday evening, July 11th, and the show runs until the end of […]