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“Sense of Place” Exhibit Highlights Hillsborough Architecture
by Patty Griffin | May 14 2012
In collaboration with local, award-winning architect Fred Stewart, the Orange County Historical Museum (OCHM) is pleased to present a temporary exhibit on historical architecture and restoration in Hillsborough – “A Sense of Place” – opening May 15th. The exhibit explores the histories behind a number of structures, such as the Methodist Church, Masonic Hall, Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church, and the Colonial Inn. The exhibit also highlights a few of the architects, builders, and designers responsible for Hillsborough’s classical look and most recognizable homes and buildings.
“A Sense of Place” runs through August 15th. The Orange County Historical Museum is located at 201 N. Churton Street. Hours Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm.
In collaboration with “A Sense of Place” at the Orange County Historical Museum, Architect Fred Stewart will give a presentation on his restoration and design processes including some of his work on historic homes in Hillsborough. The talk will be held at the Masonic Lodge at 142 West King Street at 2:00 pm on June 10, and will be followed by a house tour to showcase some of Mr. Stewart’s work.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at the Museum or can be reserved until June 9at the Museum or by phone at (919) 723-2201. Pre-ordered and reserved tickets are $20 and tickets at the door will be $25. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, visit http://www.orangenchistory.org/.
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by Patty Griffin | May 11 2012
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Farm to Fork Picnic is May 20
by Patty Griffin | May 07 2012
Come join a remarkable group of Piedmont farmers and cooks for an evening of food, live music and fun at the Farm to Fork Picnic 2012 on Sunday, May 20 from 4 – 7 pm. The Farm to Fork picnic is in a field next to the W.C. Breeze Farm Extension & Research Center is at 4909 Walnut Grove Church Road in Hurdle Mills, NC – a few miles north of Hillsborough. This event pairs local farmers with local chefs; the farmers provide the ingredients and the chefs create the dishes. There are wine and local beer. It’s a celebration of the Triangle culinary scene.
Tickets are $100 (drinks included) and children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The picnic will take place rain for shine.
Farm to Fork is organized by Orange County, The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and Slow Food Triangle. Proceeds will benefit farmer training programs at CEFS and Breeze Farm. The event is sponsored by NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.
Visit Farm to Fork 2012 for details.
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30th Hillsborough Hog Day
by Patty Griffin | May 07 2012
Come to the 30th Annual Hillsborough Hog Day on Friday, May 18 from 6 pm – 9 pm and Saturday, May 19 from 9 am – 6pm at the River Park behind the Courthouse at 140 E. Margaret Lane in Downtown Hillsborough, NC. Admission to Hog Day is FREE.
Hillsborough Hog Day is a fantastic, fun family event featuring 4,000 pounds of fresh-cooked barbecue, live musical entertainment, children’s games, pony rides and inflatables, and a vintage and classic car show from the Triangle Thunder Cruisers. Enjoy crafters, BBQ sandwiches, food and merchandise vendors, Hog Day souvenirs and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Contests include barbecue cooking, and kid’s pig calling. There’s a People’s Choice for Favorite BBQ and a Beer Garden by Hillsborough’s Mystery Brewing Company. The Eno River Farmers Market will be on site on Saturday, but not in the Farmers Pavilion. Also market parking will not be available on site.
Enjoy two days of music including country, bluegrass, roots, southern rock, blues, rock & roll and more from the likes of: May 18 – Country Bob and the Ruckus, Greg Hawks Band and May 19 – Currie Clayton Band, Good Rocking Sam, Salt Bodyne, Odds and The Ends, Featuring Greg Germino and Too Much Fun. Visit http://www.hogdays.com for a complete schedule.
Do your part to recycle during the event. Also, per town officials, absolutely no pets.
Take Interstate 85 Exit 164 or Interstate 40 Exit 261. Look for signs. Parking is available in the Eno River Parking Deck for $3. Patrons are requested to bring canned or boxed food items as donations to the Food Pantry for Orange Congregations on Friday night, May 19. BBQ sandwiches will be sold both days.
Hillsborough Hog Day is presented by the Hillsborough/Orange Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call the chamber at (919) 732-8156.
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Welcome ACC Softball Tournament Fans
by Patty Griffin | May 07 2012
The University of North Carolina will be hosting the 2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Softball Championships Thursday – Saturday, May 10-12. The quarterfinals of the tournament will take place Thursday, May 10, beginning at noon. Additional games on May 10 are at 2:30 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm. The semifinals will begin Friday, May 11, at 1 pm and the second game is at 3:30 pm. The Championship game will be played Saturday, May 12, at 4 pm. All games will be played at Anderson Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. The stadium is located on Raleigh Road (Hwy 54) behind the UNC General Administration Building.
Tickets can be ordered online in advance at $5 adult and $3 student/senior. Tickets purchased at the stadium on game day are cash only. Visit Tar Heel Blue and click on the Ticket Center.
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