Breaking bread together
I was pleased to see that The Carrboro Citizen is covering the conflict over the “issue” of food at our town’s really really free markets. This seems to be part of a larger conflict over public space occuring at other locations such as Weaver St.’s lawn and the Carrboro Greenspace.

More »

A labyrinth, seen above under construction, serves as a spiritual exercise for members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Photo Courtesy of Aldersgate United Methodist Church 

By Emily Silva
Staff Writer

“Every time I walk past it, I get a good feeling,” said Frank Jones, maintenance caretaker at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. His reference was to the most recent addition to the church’s landscape: a labyrinth in the front garden’s clearing.

Church member Gerry Guess funded the creation of the labyrinth in memory of her husband, Harry, after he passed away in January. With the help of N.C. State University students and other church members, Gerry’s vision was made into a reality the entire community can enjoy.

More »

Big pull
A lot of folks just know White Cross as the home of Lloyd’s Grocery, which still has a free air hose, and Fiesta Grill, one of the finest restaurants ever located in a steel building. (Try the enchiladas molé. It’s a little sweet, but it grows on you.)

If you want to spend a pleasant evening in White Cross or if you live there and want to catch up with a couple hundred of your neighbors, they’ll be at the White Cross Recreation Center for the annual tractor pull.

More »

Thursday August 16

Blue Horn Lounge: Velcro Shoes. 9pm
The Cave: Early: The Wild Animals. Late: Sol Driven Train.
Local 506: Megafaun, Digitata, Wil Donegon & The Apologies. 9:30pm. $6
Reservoir: The Gondoliers, The Points. 10pm
Weaver Street Market: Hot Tin Roof. 6pm

Friday August 17

Blue Horn Lounge: Dogwood Deddy. 10pm
Cat’s Cradle: Endless Mic, Akrobatik with DJ Therapy, Jozeemo, Dillon. 9pm. $8
The Cave: Early: Imaginary Girlfriend. Late: Red Collar, The Vinyl Strangers, Death Even Becomes The Maiden.
Local 506: Dexter Romweber & The New Romans, Firecracker Jazz Band. 10pm

More »

Carrboro

• Artists’ Salon - For artists of all kinds to meet, network & build a better arts environment for Orange County. This month’s topic: Time Management for Artists. Guest panelists are visual artists Michelle Johnson & Leah Rade & actor Kenneth P Strong. Fri, Aug 17, 6:30pm. Free. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org
• Artist’s Reception - The Mirror of the Noonday Sun. Come celebrate this new collection of paintings by Eduardo Lapetina. Mon, Aug 27, 5:30-7:30pm. Works on display through Oct 1. Panzanella, 200 N Greensboro St, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. 929-6626, www.panzanella.com

More »

Farmers’ Markets

• Carrboro Farmers’ Market - Sat 7am-12pm through Dec 22; Wed 3:30-6:30pm through Oct 17. 932-1641, carrborofarmersmarket.com
• Southern Village Farmers’ Market - Thu 4-7pm through Aug 30 at Market Street on the Village Green.
• Hillsborough Farmers’ Market - Wed 3-6pm; Sat 7:30am-noon, Apr-Nov. 732-8315.

More »