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SUMMARY:Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community and culture at this annual event by the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro! This year\, we’ll be at Carrboro Town Commons. Watch live performances\, hear oral histories\, and meet local small businesses and nonprofits. We’ll have special activities for the kids and food trucks sure to hit the spot. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nLearn more: https://www.chapelhillarts.org/calendar/juneteenth-celebration/ \nPhoto by Mark Losey \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/chapel-hill-carrboro-juneteenth-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
CATEGORIES:Dance & Movement,Family,Festival,Free Events,Music,Performances,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T140000
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SUMMARY:Historical Marker Unveiling Manly McCauley and Victims of Lynching
DESCRIPTION:Sun\, Feb. 18\, 2024\n2:00 pm\nCarrboro Town\nCommons \nProvided by The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in partnership\nwith Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition (OCCRC) \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\nDr. Reginald Hildebrand\nFormer co-chair of the NC Freedom Park Board of Directors and a trustee\nof the NC Humanities Council.\n• Member of the NC African American Heritage Commission\n• Member of the Historic Civil Rights Commemorations Task Force\nof the Town of Chapel Hill\n• Taught African American Studies and History at UNC-Chapel Hill\,\nWilliams College\, and Durham Technical Community College \nSPOKEN WORD\nCJ Suitt\nPerformance poet\, arts educator\, and community organizer whose work is\nrooted in storytelling and social justice. CJ was recently appointed as the\nfirst Poet Laureate of Chapel Hill\, NC.\nMUSIC \nBrown Sugar Strings\nof Bull City Music School \nOn October 30\, 1898\, a mob of white men lynched a young Black man named Manly McCauley a few miles west of Chapel Hill. Mr. McCauley lived and worked on the farm of a white couple named Milton and Maggie Brewer. On October 26\, Mr. McCauley and Maggie Brewer left the farm and headed south. After news spread that the two had left together a group of white men joined Mr. Brewer in search of them. The mob found them together about 40 miles away\, seized them\, and carried them back towards Chapel Hill. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/historical-marker-unveiling-manly-mccauley-and-victims-of-lynching/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Reading,Special Events,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Freight Train Blues Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Music Maker Foundation and the Town of Carrboro’s ninth annual concert series returns\, expanded to eight evening events from May 5th – June 23rd.  \nJoin us 6:30-8:30 pm on May 5th-June 23rd\, 2023 for eight FREE Friday evening concerts featuring incredible roots musicians steeped in the diverse traditions of the Carolina Piedmont! \nFreight Train Blues celebrates the life and legacy of Piedmont blues legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Inductee\, Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten\, born in 1893 in Carrboro\, NC. \nFood and drinks will be available for purchase. \nSponsored by Town of Carrboro Cultural Resources\, Recreation & Parks Dept.\, Carrboro Tourism and Development Authority\, Music Maker Foundation\, and WUNC 91.5FM.  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/freight-train-blues-concert-series/2023-05-05/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:WCOM Friends and Family Festival fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: A day of fun\, food\, live music\, and lots of activities for kids and adults at Carrboro Town Commons. Featuring Kidzu\, the Arts Center and Morehead Planetarium in the kids zone! Don’t miss the Junior Firefighters Course\, courtesy of Carrboro Fire & Rescue. \nLive music by Karen K\, Saludos Campay\, The Carolina Songbirds\, and Jay Carlis. Food Trucks\, Beer/wine tent – free to attend (donate what you can). \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/wcom-friends-and-family-festival-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="WCOM FM LP Chapel Hill &amp%3Bamp%3B Carrboro":MAILTO:stationmanager@wcomfm.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930
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SUMMARY:Carrboro Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Festival will be held on Saturday\, September 29th and Sunday\, September 30th. This year marks the 21st Anniversary of the Festival. \nThe 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 Farmer’s Market. A free\, ticketed\, show will be held at the Cat’s Cradle at 8:30pm. \nThe Carrboro Music Festival is an effort to host a free two-day event that showcase Triangle-area performers and the varied musical styles they represent. All of the performers donate their talents to foster a strong sense of community and to reveal their talents to a wider audience. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/carrboro-music-festival/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190506
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SUMMARY:Carrboro Day
DESCRIPTION:Carrboro Day is held the first Sunday in May from 1:00pm-5:00pm on the Carrboro Town Hall grounds. \nJoin 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! \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/carrboro-day/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
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SUMMARY:Freight Train Blues Music Series - Cool John Ferguson | Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen | Cookie McGee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe music series\, which highlights blues and roots music\, celebrates the life and legacy of Piedmont blues legend Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten\, born in 1893 in Carrboro\, N.C. Cotten’s style was unique and highly regarded by many musicians. Some of her best-known compositions\, like “Freight Train” and “Shake Sugaree\,” have been canonized into the repertoires of American popular culture. \nThe series honors Elizabeth Cotten’s contributions to American roots music by highlighting the cultural significance\, diversity\, and vitality of her North Carolina community and its connections to artists across the nation. Now in its fifth year\, Freight Train Blues presents artists who continue Elizabeth Cotten’s legacy of tradition and innovation in the state of North Carolina. \nThese outdoor performances are all free. Food trucks and beer from a local brewery will be on hand for sale. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No outside alcohol will be permitted at the concerts. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/freight-train-blues-music-series-cool-john-ferguson-pat-mother-blues-cohen-cookie-mcgee/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T131328Z
UID:6492-1559327400-1559334600@artsorange.org
SUMMARY:Freight Train Blues Music Series - Chatham Rabbits | Alexa Rose
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe music series\, which highlights blues and roots music\, celebrates the life and legacy of Piedmont blues legend Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten\, born in 1893 in Carrboro\, N.C. Cotten’s style was unique and highly regarded by many musicians. Some of her best-known compositions\, like “Freight Train” and “Shake Sugaree\,” have been canonized into the repertoires of American popular culture. \nThe series honors Elizabeth Cotten’s contributions to American roots music by highlighting the cultural significance\, diversity\, and vitality of her North Carolina community and its connections to artists across the nation. Now in its fifth year\, Freight Train Blues presents artists who continue Elizabeth Cotten’s legacy of tradition and innovation in the state of North Carolina. \nThese outdoor performances are all free. Food trucks and beer from a local brewery will be on hand for sale. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No outside alcohol will be permitted at the concerts. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/freight-train-blues-music-series-chatham-rabbits-alexa-rose/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T131354Z
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SUMMARY:Freight Train Blues Music Series - Eastern NC Gospel Jubilee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe music series\, which highlights blues and roots music\, celebrates the life and legacy of Piedmont blues legend Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten\, born in 1893 in Carrboro\, N.C. Cotten’s style was unique and highly regarded by many musicians. Some of her best-known compositions\, like “Freight Train” and “Shake Sugaree\,” have been canonized into the repertoires of American popular culture. \nThe series honors Elizabeth Cotten’s contributions to American roots music by highlighting the cultural significance\, diversity\, and vitality of her North Carolina community and its connections to artists across the nation. Now in its fifth year\, Freight Train Blues presents artists who continue Elizabeth Cotten’s legacy of tradition and innovation in the state of North Carolina. \nThese outdoor performances are all free. Food trucks and beer from a local brewery will be on hand for sale. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No outside alcohol will be permitted at the concerts. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/freight-train-blues-music-series-eastern-nc-gospel-jubilee/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T203000
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CREATED:20190313T132148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T132148Z
UID:6483-1558722600-1558729800@artsorange.org
SUMMARY:Freight Train Blues Music Series - AJ Ghent
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe music series\, which highlights blues and roots music\, celebrates the life and legacy of Piedmont blues legend Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten\, born in 1893 in Carrboro\, N.C. Cotten’s style was unique and highly regarded by many musicians. Some of her best-known compositions\, like “Freight Train” and “Shake Sugaree\,” have been canonized into the repertoires of American popular culture. \nThe series honors Elizabeth Cotten’s contributions to American roots music by highlighting the cultural significance\, diversity\, and vitality of her North Carolina community and its connections to artists across the nation. Now in its fifth year\, Freight Train Blues presents artists who continue Elizabeth Cotten’s legacy of tradition and innovation in the state of North Carolina. \nThese outdoor performances are all free. Food trucks and beer from a local brewery will be on hand for sale. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No outside alcohol will be permitted at the concerts. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://artsorange.org/event/freight-train-blues-music-series-aj-ghent/
LOCATION:Carrboro Town Commons\, 301 W Main St\, Carrboro\, 27510
CATEGORIES:Concert
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