Orange Co. Arts Commission

A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn

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Every day multitudes of people drive by the Billy Strayhorn sign in front of the fire station in Downtown Hillsborough, yet many don’t know more about the iconic jazz musician than what the sign reads: Jazz composer and pianist, wrote “Take the A-Train” and other songs for Duke Ellington Orchestra. Boyhood home site ¼ mi…. Read More →

“Off the Grid: Art by Eric Legge” on view in Hillsborough

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Hillsborough, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are happy to present “Off the Grid: Art by Eric Legge” at the Alexander Dickson House, home of the Hillsborough Visitors Center. The exhibit is on view now through March 14, 2019. Self-taught artist Eric Legge leads a peaceful life “off the grid”… Read More →

Calvin Street tree project committee seeks community assistance

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The Orange County Arts Commission, in partnership with the Hillsborough Arts Council and the Town of Hillsborough, seek community assistance for the upcoming Calvin Street Tree Project. The project committee will oversee the use of the wood for an artist-created entranceway into River Park in Downtown Hillsborough, beginning next year. The Southern Red Oak located… Read More →

Hillsborough Handmade Parade

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Join us as a participant or a spectator at the 7th bi-annual Hillsborough Handmade Parade! This year’s theme is “Magical Menagerie on the Eno.” The Hillsborough Handmade Parade is a grassroots community participatory celebration sponsored and organized by the Hillsborough Arts Council. This Mardi Gras style street parade is completely created by the community and… Read More →