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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!!!!

You’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

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 05/10- 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

You are invited! Pittsboro Gallery of Arts ~ 2nd Friday Artists Reception! Join us this month, as we showcase the art of three talented long-time Chapel Hill Artists! Meet painter Emily Weinstein @emilyeveweinstein, Jeweler Darcy Szeremi @darcyszeremi & Potter Cely Chicurel @celychicurel at our second Friday reception Friday, May 12 (5-8). Free and welcoming to all! Mingle with the artists and enjoy a beverage or nibble - we are open late for art and entertainment! Bring your friends and/or family and find something to take home!

Who’s excited for a fun event at Pittsboro Feed after hours? Pittsboro Feed is hosting a sip and shop event from 6-8pm on Friday, May 12th to save money on all our supplies!

Friday Night Concerts + Movies Each Friday night (except July) we’ll feature a live concert or movie on the Phil H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn). Food + beverage available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought inside the venue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Friday Concerts All concerts start at 7 pm (unless otherwise indicated below). Event lawn opens one hour before concert start time. Beach Music Series May 12 Liquid Pleasure (6pm) May 26 Pink Slips (6pm) June 9 Blackwater Band (6pm) June 23 Holiday Band (6pm) June 30 Jim Quick & Coastline (6pm) Fall Music Series August 11 Cravin’ Melon with special guest: Big Time Shine August 25 Megan Doss with special guest: Jordan Pickett September 8 Ace Party Band with special guest: School of Rock September 22 Tim Hair with Indian Outlaw featuring special guest: Petty Thieves October 13 Cat 5 with special guest: The Will McBride Group October 27 Tuesday’s Gone with special guest: Circle City Rockers 6pm for Friday night concerts (7pm-8:30pm) Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food, beer + wine available for purchase. Location: MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn) near 51 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro, NC 27312