Courthouse Reopening 10-year Anniversary

Historic Chatham County Courthouse 9 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC, United States

The Chatham County Courthouse burned March 25, 2010. It reopened April 20, 2013, as the Historic Courthouse with the Chatham County Museum. 2023 is the 10th Anniversary of the Historic Courthouse Reopening. Join us to hear Grimsley and Taylor Hobbs, the architects who rebuilt the building, talk about the process of reclaiming and restoring the building after the devastating fire that consumed the interior. After the Program, join us downstairs for light refreshments to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Reopening of the wonderful, restored building and Museum. April 2nd is also First Sunday in downtown Pittsboro so there will be lots to do before and after the Program.

Featured Artist at Liquidambar

Liquidambar Gallery & Gifts 80 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

Stay tuned for the identity of the artist who will be featured in April! The artist will be speaking from 2:30-3:15.

Live Jazz on Wednesdays at The Sycamore

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

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 04/05- Tony Galiani Band 04/12- Kris Whitenack Trio 04/19- Dave Quick Jazz 04/26- Lauren Meehan Band

Live Jazz on Wednesdays at The Sycamore

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

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 04/12- Kris Whitenack Trio 04/19- Dave Quick Jazz 04/26- Lauren Meehan Band

Live Jazz on Wednesdays at The Sycamore

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

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 04/19- Dave Quick Jazz 04/26- Lauren Meehan Band

Pittsboro’s Bazaar Night Market at The Plant

The Plant at Lorax Lane 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, United States

Come out and support your local economy! We have an awesome lineup of vendors, food, beverages and live music. Join the fun April 21, 4-9pm! brought to you by Reclamation Vintage! Food Trucks, Beverages, Music, Vintage Vendors, Local Artisan Vendors, Music and much more! (Will update the banner image soon.)

Found It! Chatham Rabbit Hunt Rescheduled

Downtown Pittsboro 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

Pittsboro Gallery of Arts and Welcome Chatham invite you to downtown Pittsboro on Saturday, April 8th from 11:00am-4:00pm to participate in the 3rd Annual Found It! Chatham Rabbit Hunt. The is a fun, free family event that encourages everyone to get outside and explore Pittsboro. Seven embellished rabbit statues will be hidden outside along Hillsboro Street and in the immediate vicinity. Find a rabbit and, without removing it, take a photo of yourself. Once you find at least 5 of the rabbits, show your photos to a Welcome Center attendant to receive a ticket for a chance to win a rabbit. The first 25 visitors to do so will also receive a $10 voucher to be redeemed at one of the participating downtown businesses. In acknowledgment of Pittsboro’s thriving creative culture, the 7 rabbit statues will be embellished by these local artists, including several members of Pittsboro Gallery of Arts: Dawn Hummer Sarah Fishbein Cat Mahin Alissa Van Atta Trudy Thomson Theresa Arico Emma Skurnick Additional raffle tickets to win the custom rabbit statues will be available for $5 each at the Welcome Center. Proceeds of ticket sales will go to Welcome Chatham, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency. This event also includes a StoryBook Walk with pages posted in storefronts along Hillsboro and Salisbury Streets.

Odd Couples Wine Dinner at The Sycamore

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

Join The Sycamore at Chatham Mills on Sunday, April 23rd for an “Odd Couples” Wine Dinner featuring five courses of unique food, paired with unexpected wines. Menu: Crispy Chicken Chicharrones with Caviar Chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres Champagne Spicy Black Garlic & Shrimp Soup White Miso/ Spring Vegetables Max Ferd. Richter Estate Riesling Spätlese ‘21– Mosel, Germany Sesame Marinated Ribeye Udon Noodles/ Stir Fry Vegetables Laurent Perrachon Beaujolais Villages ‘20– Beaujolais, France Seared Tuna Carpaccio Avocado/ Mexican Chorizo/ Tortilla Strips Paringa Sparkling Shiraz’20- South Australia

Live Jazz on Wednesdays at The Sycamore

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

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 04/26- Lauren Meehan Band

Ric’s Leather at the Calico Market

Join Ric's Leather at the Calico Makers Market for artisan jewelry, gourmet specialty foods, one-of-a-kind home accessories, glass, wood, ceramics, and much more! Come for the vendors, but stay for the music and food! It's going to be our best Makers Market so far! 1141 Smith Level Road.

The Sycamore is now open on Tuesdays!

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

We are delighted to announce that The Sycamore is now open on Tuesdays! We understand the need for more options during the week and are thrilled to be able to provide an elegant dining experience for our community on this day as well. As always, our menu features locally sourced and seasonal items, and our dishes are masterfully crafted to delight your taste buds. We invite you to join us on Tuesdays from 5-9 pm and indulge in our culinary creations. Reservations are highly recommended, and we look forward to serving you soon.

Make Reservations for Mother’s Day at Postal Fish Company

Postal Fish Company 75 W. Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, NC

PSA: Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Treat her to something special; Postal Fish Company is teaming up with Vino!! Wine Shop to bring you a multi-course wine paired dinner on Sunday May 14th! To reserve your spot please give us a call (919) 704-8612. Reservations must be made by Wednesday May 10th at 3pm.

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.

Live Jazz on Wednesdays at The Sycamore

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

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 05/03- Kris Whitenack Trio 05/10- Tony Galiani 05/17- Dave Quick Jazz 05/24- Lauren Meehan Band 06/07- Kris Whitenack Trio 06/14- Dave Quick Jazz 06/21- Lauren Meehan Band 06/28- Tony Galiani

Chatham Social Club Presents: An evening of social dancing with Dave Quick

Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

Chatham Social Club will be hosting an evening of dancing and drinks. Enjoy a 30 minute professional dance lesson from Lindsey Kling of Chatham Social Club followed by a live performance from our local Mr. Wonderful himself, Dave Quick. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served buffet style including: Spanakopita, Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites, BBQ Meatballs, Grilled Vegetables, Artisan Cheeses with Fresh Fruit Garnish & Assorted Crackers, Freshly Baked Breads served with Pimento Cheese and Tomato Basil & Spinach Artichoke Spreads Food and drinks will be provided, courtesy of 39West catering.

$50.00

First Sunday, May 2023

Downtown Pittsboro 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

Come 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, Pittsboro, NC

If 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., Pittsboro, NC, United States

Sunday, 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, Pittsboro, NC, United States

Stay 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, Pittsboro, NC, United States

First 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!!!!