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Carrboro Day is held the first Sunday in May from 1:00pm-5:00pm on the Carrboro Town Hall grounds. Join neighbors and friends to learn about and celebrate the unique qualities that make our town special. Enjoy old Carrboro stories and photos, poetry readings, music and dancing, interactive field games, crafts, family activities and more!
The 2018 Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th. This year marks the 21st Anniversary of the Festival. The main event will be held on Sunday and will feature ~200 acts across 29 venues. Saturday's kick-off event will feature 3 bands at Carrboro Town Commons, beginning at 2:00pm. following the... Read More →
In celebration of Black History Month Carrboro Century Center Free and open to the public Panel discussion following the film, moderated by James E. Williams, Jr. with speakers *Dr. William Sturkey, UNC History professor specializing in the history of race in the American South *Greear Webb, UNC student and activist, a warrior for justice who... Read More →
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils is pleased to announce that the Town of Carrboro will hold its Ninth Annual Community Reading of the Frederick Douglass essay “The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro” on Monday, July 4, 2022. The reading will occur from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100... Read More →
Two special events to dig deeper into poetry and connect with community are scheduled this January! All are invited to come celebrate Carrboro's rich arts history and meet community members at these free and open events. Unearthing Ourselves! is a one-hour poetry workshop led by Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis. The workshop will take place... Read More →
Two special events to dig deeper into poetry and connect with community are scheduled this January! All are invited to come celebrate Carrboro's rich arts history and meet community members at these free and open events. Poets’ Party: An Evening of Community Poetry is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the... Read More →
CARRBORO, N.C. -- Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils is pleased to announce that the Town of Carrboro will hold its 10th Annual Community Reading of the Frederick Douglass essay "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The reading will occur from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Century... Read More →
Come listen to poetry, read a poem of your own, eat popcorn and pie, and hang out in community. Featured poets: Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis and Carrboro Poet Laureate Emeritus Fred Joiner Open Mic following the features. Free event. All are welcome. Carrboro Century Center 6:30 upstairs ballroom/theater. Free parking after 5:00 in parking... Read More →
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