Jazz nights are continuing on Wednesdays so don't miss out on the chance to hear some great holiday jazz this month, sprinkled in alongside your classic favorites. Here are our upcoming performers 11/15- Tony Galiani 11/22- Steve Hobbs Trio 11/29- GLK Trio 12/6- Dave Quick 12/13- Lauren Meehan 12/20- Steve Hobbs Trio 12/27- Tony Galiani Band

The heartbeat of family life is the thump of fists on a heavy bag. In the 1970s, Janet Hurley's older brother, Brian, was the teenage protégé of a World Heavyweight Champion who lived in their hometown. Brian was a young man of brilliance and wit. His talents were broad, yet boxing was the path he chose. And, soon enough, family life revolved around his training, his bouts, his future: Olympic medals? A pro career? Glove Shy is a tender-tough memoir, a loving look at how a sport as elemental as boxing can obscure the powerful forces this family never saw coming. But, when one of your own is in the ring, slugging, being slugged, what else can matter? Janet Hurley was born and raised in the Hudson Valley of upstate New York before coming south to Carolina for its undergraduate creative writing program. She has lived in the south ever since publishing feature stories and profiles for NC-based magazines, Our State and VERVE and, most recently, in the Bitter Southerner. In 2008, she started a small business, True Ink, providing creative opportunities for young writers. This led to co-founding Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community (AWITSC), a non-profit committed to racial equity and social change through the power of arts, culture and restorative self-expression. Janet currently lives in Asheville where she and her husband, David raised their two children, Maren and Liam, and now live with their dog, Wilson. Bland Simpson is the Kenan Distinguished Professor in English and Creative Writing at UNC Chapel Hill and longtime pianist and composer-lyricist in The Red Clay Ramblers, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning North Carolina string band, which celebrated its 50th anniversary Fall 2022. He has published ten books, all but one about North Carolina, focusing on the state’s eastern sound country and […]

Nighttime sonic ceremony is back by popular demand! Join Starrlight Mead on the third Friday of each month for a candle-lit evening sound bath featuring a variety of singing bowls, chimes and percussion accompanying the human voice. Honoring seasonal cycles, Ancient Song Therapy crafts sonic landscapes that are conducive for relaxation and mediation, as well as journey work and integration. RSVP is required. Please contact [email protected]

Join us Nov 18 9-2 for permanent jewelry. Good day to get something with your mom / grandma or best friend. In memory of a loved one. That’s what I want; something in memory of my beloved son Brandon. 😇😇😇😇😇 Let’s make a permanent memory. Please contact the spa to make an appointment.

The Town of Pittsboro is excited to share that we are hosting a new event on November 18 from 12-3pm. PBOh! Homecoming 2023 will be held in the parking lot located at 50 West Salisbury Street, besides Gunn & Messick Law Office. Join us for the first annual PBOh! Homecoming as we celebrate our town! Enjoy food trucks, local music, crafts, fun and games for the whole family while you learn about things new and old that PBO has to offer. We’ll unveil mural installations and preview plans for a Pop-Up Park that will serve as a new central gathering space for all. You’ll leave with information on events of the season, how to engage with your community and a new appreciation for the place we call home. If you are an artist, work with a local art gallery/organization, or if you work with a local community organization and would like to have a table at this event, please contact Downtown Director, Theresa Thompson at 919-819-0096. There are no vendor fees.

Confused about which of your favorite meads will go with your Turkey Day dinner? Starrlight Mead can help! Come in Saturday and enjoy some samples of tasty foods paired perfectly with your paid tasting. We'll feature a few samples during our regular tasting, including: Becky’s stuffing with Sage Mead Butternut Squash Ginger soup with Spiced Pumpkin Mead Pumpkin Pie Bars with Spiced Apple Mead Mead Tasting $12/person - no reservation or ticket needed! We'll have suggestions for non-traditional Thanksgiving foods too!

The Quiltmaker Cafe food truck will be in the True Value parking lot in Pittsboro on Monday, November 20, from 5 to 7 pm.

Jazz nights are continuing on Wednesdays so don't miss out on the chance to hear some great holiday jazz this month, sprinkled in alongside your classic favorites. Here are our upcoming performers 11/22- Steve Hobbs Trio 11/29- GLK Trio 12/6- Dave Quick 12/13- Lauren Meehan 12/20- Steve Hobbs Trio 12/27- Tony Galiani Band

Holiday Kiln Opening 2023 Pottery & Showroom Open dates & times: Please note Sunday hours are noon-5 pm. Friday, November 24 10-5pm Saturday, November 25 10-5pm Sunday, November 26 noon-5pm and Saturday, December 2 10-5pm Sunday, December 3 noon-5pm & Saturday, December 9 10-5pm Sunday, December 10 noon-5pm Enjoy a beautiful day in the country! Twice a year fire over 1500+ pots in our massive wood kiln and invite everyone to visit the pottery for a Kiln Opening! It’s a great chance to tour the pottery workshop, walk inside the massive kilns, and shop in our large barn/gallery/showroom for beautiful pottery for yourself or for the perfect gift. The shelves are full of beautiful mugs, tumblers, plates and bowls, elegant vases, pitchers, lidded jars, serving bowls, large platters and planters ~ all made by master potter, Mark Hewitt, and his current intern. All the pots are stamped with the firing number. This will be Firing ‘110’ so the pots will be stamped 110 and the stamp of the potter who made them. Most of the pots have been made by master potter, Mark Hewitt and a small selection have been made by Mark’s intern, Paul. Mark’s selection of ‘Big Pots’ – life-sized vases and jars – are also on display. Families are always welcome. We have swings!

Come join us on Small Business Saturday as we celebrate our literary community and some fun milestones: Flyleaf is turning 14 and Algonquin Books is turning 40! 🎂 On Saturday, November 25, we'll be celebrating our anniversary with our local publishing friends at Algonquin Books all day long. We have a full day of bookish events you won't want to miss! Plus, spend over $60 and get a free Blind Date with a Book while supplies last. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Here’s the event schedule: 🔸10:00 am: Hot cider & Spin the Wheel for prizes! 🔸11:00 am: Storytime with Crafts 🔸12:00 pm: Champagne toast & cupcakes with Algonquin Books 🔸12:00 - 2:00 pm: Celebrity bookseller and Algonquin Author Jill McCorkle gives her reading recommends 🔸3 pm: Book Bingo - with prizes! 🔸5pm: Book Trivia - with prizes! And a special thanks for supporting small businesses this holiday season 🎁 ✨🫶🏻

Delight in the wild side of dining at The Sycamore! Our Game Night menu is a true masterpiece, featuring a delectable array of dishes paired with optional wines that are nothing short of exquisite. Join us for a memorable evening of flavors with the most unique cuts and ingredients. Reserve your spot today by e-mailing [email protected].

Jazz nights are continuing on Wednesdays so don't miss out on the chance to hear some great holiday jazz this month, sprinkled in alongside your classic favorites. Here are our upcoming performers 11/29- GLK Trio 12/6- Dave Quick 12/13- Lauren Meehan 12/20- Steve Hobbs Trio 12/27- Tony Galiani Band

This Saturday we are kicking off our December event series, Holidays at the Market! We are expecting a full lawn (weather permitting) of visiting handmade craft and local product vendors, along with our own amazing craft and produce vendors! Get started on local gift shopping for the holidays! Here's a taste of the things you will find this Saturday, Dec 2nd, and you can also check out the full list of vendors signed up to attend each week: https://www.chathammillsfarmersmarket.com/holidays-at-the-market

Holiday Kiln Opening 2023 Pottery & Showroom Open dates & times: Please note Sunday hours are noon-5 pm. Saturday, December 2 10-5pm Sunday, December 3 noon-5pm & Saturday, December 9 10-5pm Sunday, December 10 noon-5pm Enjoy a beautiful day in the country! Twice a year fire over 1500+ pots in our massive wood kiln and invite everyone to visit the pottery for a Kiln Opening! It’s a great chance to tour the pottery workshop, walk inside the massive kilns, and shop in our large barn/gallery/showroom for beautiful pottery for yourself or for the perfect gift. The shelves are full of beautiful mugs, tumblers, plates and bowls, elegant vases, pitchers, lidded jars, serving bowls, large platters and planters ~ all made by master potter, Mark Hewitt, and his current intern. All the pots are stamped with the firing number. This will be Firing ‘110’ so the pots will be stamped 110 and the stamp of the potter who made them. Most of the pots have been made by master potter, Mark Hewitt and a small selection have been made by Mark’s intern, Paul. Mark’s selection of ‘Big Pots’ – life-sized vases and jars – are also on display. Families are always welcome. We have swings!