Chef’s Tasting Menu at The Sycamore
The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin us for a special chef’s tasting menu in honor of Valentine’s Day on February 13th and 14th. Make your reservations online and enjoy an exquisite, coursed meal sure to please any palate. Please note that this is the only menu that will be available on those evenings. Simple accommodations for dietary needs can be made when requested in advance. $100 with optional $35 wine pairings (tax and tip not included)
Galentine’s Day Party with Julia R. Smith, Karen Tucker, Leslie Pietrzyk & Alison Hart at Flyleaf Books
Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NCCelebrate female friendship at Flyleaf! The evening will feature conversation between authors Julia R. Smith, Karen Tucker, Leslie Pietrzyk & Alison Hart about womanhood, on the page and behind the pen. They'll also read from their recent works: Sex Romp Gone Wrong by Julia Ridley Smith, Bewilderness by Karen Tucker, Silver Girl by Leslie Pietrzyk,and The Work Wife by Alison B. Hart. Julia Ridley Smith: Sex Romp Gone Wrong is Julia Ridley Smith’s first story collection. Her first book, The Sum of Trifles, is a memoir published by the University of Georgia Press (2021) as a title in their Crux literary nonfiction series. Julia’s short stories and essays have appeared in the Alaska Quarterly Review, American Literary Review, Arts and Letters, the Carolina Quarterly, Chelsea, Ecotone, Electric Literature, the Greensboro Review, the New England Review, Southern Cultures, and The Southern Review, among other places. Julia teaches creative writing at UNC Chapel Hill. Karen Tucker is the author of the novel Bewilderness, which was longlisted for the Aspen Words Literary Prize, shortlisted for the Crook's Corner Book Prize, and selected as a "Dazzling Debut" and Indie Next Pick by the American Booksellers Association. Tucker's short fiction can be found in The Yale Review, The Missouri Review, LitHub, Boulevard, Epoch, Tin House, American Literary Review, Salamander, and elsewhere. Born and raised in North Carolina, she teaches fiction and creative nonfiction at UNC Chapel Hill. Leslie Pietrzyk’s collection of linked stories set in DC, Admit This to No One, was published in 2021 by Unnamed Press. Her first collection of stories, This Angel on My Chest, won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize. Short fiction and essays have appeared in, among others, Ploughshares, Story Magazine, Hudson Review, Southern Review, Gettysburg Review, Iowa Review, The Sun, Cincinnati Review, and The Washington Post Magazine. Awards […]
Love and Friendship Dance at The Plant
BMC Brewing 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesThings we LOVE at The Plant: a good dance party and connection! Join bmc brewing for yet another dance party under the disco ball to celebrate Love and Friendship! Come out; bring your significant other, your friends, your coworkers, your family or just yourself. It's going to be a great time!
Cost of Poverty Experience
Pittsboro United Methdist Church 71 West Street, Pittsboro, NCRegister today for a life changing event and walk in the shoes of a family in poverty. Saturday February 17th. Mark your calendar. Organized by the Pittsboro United Methodist Church.
Chatham Historical Museum Volunteer Orientation
Historic Chatham County Courthouse 9 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC, United StatesOur great team of museum volunteers serve in various capacities: museum docents, school field trip leaders, tour guides, re-enactors, historical presenters, and more- AND the museum would like to expand open hours to include Saturdays so more people can learn about local history. Can you help? We invite you to sign up for an introductory volunteer orientation to be held at the historical museum Saturday, February 17 at 1:00. Whether you are passionate about history, eager to support community initiatives, or looking for a fulfilling way to become involved, this is the perfect starting point. This orientation is an opportunity to meet our team and explore ways you can actively contribute as a volunteer. Think you don’t know enough Chatham history to volunteer- we’ve got you covered! Nobody is expected to know it all and you’ll be amazed at how quickly you soak up the interesting tidbits of history that make this work so much fun. To secure your spot, please register here by February 10 .
This week at BMC Brewing
BMC Brewing 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesCheck out the bmc brewing events page for more information about what's happening at BMC Brewing!
This week at Havoc Brewing
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Live Jazz on Wednesdays at The Sycamore–Steve Hobbs Trio
The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJazz 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 2/21 – Steve Hobbs Trio 2/28 – Dave Quick Jazz 3/6 – Lauren Meehan 3/13 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 3/20 – Combo Platter 3/27 – Dave Quick Jazz
Chatham Outfitters Winter Sale
Chatham Outfitters 674 West Street, Pittsboro, NCThe annual in-store winter clearance sale will run from Feb 24 - March 3. Big savings on all sorts of gear and clothing!
Black Tie and Tails Ball
We're thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating 50 incredible years of rescue, education, and advocacy at the Black Tie & Tails Ball, hosted by Carolina Tiger Rescue. Get ready for a truly special evening, filled with good friends, exquisite dining, delightful drinks, and an array of captivating treasures up for bid in our silent and live auctions. And of course, what's a celebration without dancing? So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to groove! As we come together for this remarkable event, we'll be weaving together a beautiful tapestry of memories, featuring both the cherished animals of our past and those in our care today. We're genuinely excited about this milestone and we can't wait to share the joy of this 50-year celebration with you. Your presence would make it even more memorable. So, mark your calendar for Saturday, February 24th and get ready to celebrate with us in style! Please see the event page for ticket and sponsorship information.
Chatham County Wedding Showcase
Forest Hall 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NCJoin us at the Chatham County Wedding Showcase! Grab your free passes on our Eventbrite link below or in our bio and explore Forest Hall at Chatham Mills (@foresthallatchathammills). Visualize your dream wedding and meet incredible vendors. Save the date: February 25, 2024.
Pigs and Pearls at Postal Fish
Postal Fish Company 75 W. Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, NCDon't wait to get your tickets for the 2024 Pigs and Pearls dinner at Postal Fish Company, featuring meat from Lily Den Farm.
This week at BMC Brewing
BMC Brewing 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesCheck out the bmc brewing events page for more information about what's happening at BMC Brewing!
West End Tea
West End Kitchen 23 Rectory Street, Pittsboro, NCJoin West End Kitchen for tea on the last Monday of every month, from 2-5 pm. Reservations required.
This week at Havoc Brewing
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Live Jazz on Wednesdays at The Sycamore–Dave Quick
The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJazz 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 2/28 – Dave Quick Jazz 3/6 – Lauren Meehan 3/13 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 3/20 – Combo Platter 3/27 – Dave Quick Jazz
SONGKEEPERS at Flyleaf Books
Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NCJoin Carolina Public Humanities for an evening of music and conversation to celebrate the launch of the sixth book from the Music Maker Foundation, Song Keepers: A Music Maker Foundation Anthology. The Music Maker Foundation meets the day-to-day needs of the artists who create traditional American music, ensures their voices are heard, and gives all people access to our nation’s hidden musical treasures. Since 1994, they have served over 500 musicians whose work spans the entire history of American music: blues, gospel, folk, singer-songwriter, Appalachian string band and Native American. DETAILS Cost: Free and open to the public. Donations to the Music Maker Foundation welcome. Sign up here to receive updates. Date and Time: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 5:30-7:30 PM (note early start) Registration is available in advance by calling 919.962.1544 before 3pm on February 28th. While the event is free, space is somewhat limited and registering in advance will ensure a seat.
Brian Biswas presents BLISTER AND OTHER STORIES at Flyleaf Books
Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NCTwenty-one short stories that paint a portrait of a magical realist world that is both chaotic and corrupt. These stories paint a portrait of a magical realist world that is both chaotic and corrupt. In "Blister" a young widow remains faithful to her wedding vows even after her husband's deception is revealed. The husband in "Others" is haunted by a picture from the sixteenth century that has seemingly come to life and threatens to destroy his marriage. The soldier in "A Soldier's Lament" refuses to order the execution of an enemy combatant with whom he has fallen in love. The teenage girl in "Skipping Stones" is troubled by her father's second marriage, resulting in an existential crisis. Brian Biswas has published over sixty short stories in the United States as well as internationally. His short story "A Betrayal" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize and anthologized in The Irreal Reader. He is the author of the short story collection A Betrayal and Other Stories (Rogue Star Press) and the novel The Astronomer (Whiskey Tit Press). He is listed in the International Writers and Authors Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who, and the Internet Speculative Fiction Database.
Chatham Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
The Chatham Chamber of Commerce invites you to their annual meeting! See details at the link below.
Siler City History Social
The Chatham County Historical Association and Wren Memorial Library have partnered to sponsor monthly get-togethers to discuss and record Siler City history. We'll be there to listen and learn from you Siler City folks, as well as sharing what we know. The topic in January will be businesses on Chatham Street and Birch Street, but discussion of other topics is welcome! Let us know what you'd like to talk about in the months to come. Meetings will be on the first Friday of each month, from 10:30 to 11:30am at Wren Memorial Library. Light refreshments will be served. Join us on Friday, January 5 for our first meeting. The meetings are free and everyone is welcome.
