Vote for the Best of Chatham!
Voting for the #BestofChatham is open! Cast your ballot now for your local favorites. 🗳️ You have until midnight on May 22 to vote. Results will be announced in our Sept/Oct 2023 issue, complete with features about a few of the winners.
First Sunday, May 2023
Downtown Pittsboro 9 Hillsboro St, PittsboroCome out and enjoy a bit of Pittsboro's downtown charm. This family-friendly event is free to attend. Artisans, non-profits, and local businesses will be out and about as we enjoy some sweet treats. Just a few of the downtown businesses that are usually open on First Sunday: Pittsboro Toys French Connections LiquidAmbar Gallery and Gifts Reclamation New Horizons Downtown Pittsboro Gallery of Arts Chatham County Historical Museum Welcome Center Studio 17 Deep River Mercantile The Beagle Circle City Books and Music M2 Graphics Carolina Cravings The Chocolate Cellar Oakmoss Screaming for Vintage Would you like to be a vendor at First Sunday? Please fill out an application.
Ric’s Leather at First Sunday
Ric's Leather 575 Chapel Ridge Drive, PittsboroIf you're looking for that perfect leather gift to give to someone (or yourself), look for Ric's Leather in downtown Pittsboro in the booth near the circle.
Bring your rocks to the Chatham Historical Museum!
Historic Chatham County Courthouse 9 Hillsboro St., PittsboroSunday, May 7 will be a great day to visit the Chatham Historical Museum! "Rock Star" Chris Palmer, retired professional geologist, will be on hand to identify Chatham County rocks and answer questions about Chatham's geology. Bring your Chatham County rocks for him to identify and tell you about. Our Chatham Geology special exhibit is still up for you to explore as well. In the gallery, we have an exhibit of Frank Marsden London's paintings and stained glass designs, and from the balcony, we'll have music by Nelson Smith. Spend time exploring our permanent exhibits too! We hope to see you there! This is a free event. Adults and children are welcome. The Museum will be open from noon until 4pm.
Featured Artist at Liquidambar
Liquidambar Gallery & Gifts 80 Hillsboro St, PittsboroStay tuned for the identity of the artist who will be featured in May!
Peter Falotico Give Away at Liquidambar Gallery
Liquidambar Gallery & Gifts 80 Hillsboro St, PittsboroFirst Sunday is May 7!!! Peter Falotico has decided to do a give-a-way of one of his fabulous paintings/embossings. Come in to Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts on May 7 for the reception and enter to win the amazing piece of art. The drawing will be at 3:45pm. See you there!!!!
Local on Lorax
The Plant at Lorax Lane 220 Lorax Lane, PittsboroYou’re invited to join us in celebration of small family farms, culinary creativity, and visual and performing arts at "Local on Lorax: A Farm & Art Dinner" on Sunday, May 7, 5:30 pm. Enjoy ingredients from regional farms, dishes from local chefs, in one night under the stars with friends. A limited number of $125 tickets are NOW available. This special event will benefit the Welcome Center and has generated a lot of buzz so we do expect to sell out. Chatham County's agriculture and creative cultures define much of our lives here. Culinary artistry, visual and performing artistry and our appreciation for small family farms draw visitors who become neighbors. In recognition of these fundamental aspects of the good life we enjoy here, we're proud to present "Local on Lorax: A Farm & Art Dinner." All proceeds benefit the Welcome Center. The Plant at The Chatham Beverage District, 220 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312
