Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
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Week of Events
“Art from the Holler” Folk Art by Cher Shaffer
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are proud to present artwork by North Carolina artist Cher Shaffer at the Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough, NC. “Art from the Holler by Cher Shaffer” is a new selection of unique creations by one of our state’s best-loved self-taught artists. The show is on display... Read More →
Art Exploration Kid’s Class
Attention parents of crafty children! Join us for Art Exploration Wednesdays from 12:30p - 2:30p at Impulsive Creativity! Our experienced instructors will guide your child through a variety of arts and craft topics. Ages 7-12 are welcome. Classes are $20 per week and space is limited. Register in person at our store location (107 W... Read More →
$20
Intro Knitting
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Now's your chance! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays 5/21 - 5/30 from 6:30p - 8:30p and create your own unique fiber art masterpiece. Tickets are $65 plus a $10 materials fee. Register at our store location (107 W Clay St Mebane, NC 27302) or by calling... Read More →
$75
123 Puppetry: See the Light
Throughout time, we as humans have not only forgotten our roots, our rights, and our righteousness, but have cast our problems, our climate, and social injustices in the shadows for too long. The question many have asked for century’s is “how do we bring these unjust problems to attention?” The answer is LIGHT. The light... Read More →
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Bloom Fest
Bloom Fest
Visit BLOOM FEST in downtown Chapel Hill and celebrate our community and all things Spring! There will be arts activities, performances, natural experiences, floral displays and more. Highlights of the festival include Blawesome’s 20-foot Carolina-themed floral archway, a LIVE monarch butterfly garden from BASF, a performance from Paperhand Puppets, and a community exhibit of “Planting... Read More →
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Art Show – Anshu Gupta: Expressions of India
Art Show – Anshu Gupta: Expressions of India
Anshu, a native of India, graduated from NC State Univ. with a MBA. She has been very interested in different forms of arts and crafts. Recently she started painting with acrylics and has found it a very satisfying medium. Her paintings cover a wide range of landscapes, landmarks and pieces inspired by Indian culture. An... Read More →
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A Spring Recital with Ertz and Okada’s Violin and Viola Students – An Intergenerational Activity
A Spring Recital with Ertz and Okada’s Violin and Viola Students – An Intergenerational Activity
Welcome the beauty of spring with violin and viola students of Nonoko Okada and Simon Ertz. Okada is an avid chamber musician who has performed at Carnegie Hall and is a graduate of the Juilliard School. Ertz is principal violist of the Winston-Salem Symphony and a member of the Greensboro Symphony's viola section. Their students’... Read More →
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Speak Out!
Speak Out!
Project EngAGE’s Intergenerational Senior Resource Team proudly presents a celebration of oral history with Speak Out, a collaborative project between the Department on Aging and Cedar Ridge High School. Through the creation of a documentary film, Speak Out will feature four long-time Orange County residents and their stories of triumphs and challenges, joys and tribulations,... Read More →
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Piedmont Laureate presents Talking and Singing the Gospel
Piedmont Laureate presents Talking and Singing the Gospel
Join 2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi with Music Maker Relief Foundation founder/president Tim Duffy and recent Grammy-winner Bill Ferris for a talk about gospel and blues music, culture and photography — as well as the fabulous new book “Blue Muse: Timothy Duffy’s Southern Photographs.” With a live performance by the acclaimed gospel group Dedicated Men... Read More →
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Craft After Work
Craft After Work
Working on a craft project? Need some input? Want to meet other artists in the area? Come craft with us! Craft after work is a free meet up for local artists to network, discuss their art and discover new concepts. No registration required!
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Freight Train Blues Music Series – AJ Ghent
Freight Train Blues Music Series – AJ Ghent
Music Maker Relief Foundation partners with the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department and WUNC to present the Freight Train Blues Music Series at Carrboro Town Commons (Farmer’s Market). Beginning on May 24th, the four-part series will feature performances from blues, gospel, and folk musicians on Fridays at 6:30pm. The music series, which highlights blues and... Read More →
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Hillsborough Comics Fair
Hillsborough Comics Fair
Come meet local creators of comics and other nerdy goodness. Shop in our dealers room, take part in the cosplay contest, or take part in a discussion of all things comic book! Featuring Marvel Comics author and Princeless creator Jeremy Whitley! L Jamal Walton! Max & Morrow Dowdle! Gabriel Dunston! and more! See the discussion... Read More →
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