Trolley to Hit the Streets for August ArtWalk

by Patty Griffin | July 26 2010

New to the 2nd Friday Artwalk’s August 13th event, will be free trolley service, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. beginning at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro and making a five mile loop through Franklin Street, the Horace Williams House and various stops. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art related entertainment. This popular once-a-month event brings residents and visitors from all over the Triangle who enjoy the opportunity to see a large variety of artwork during a single evening while socializing with their fellow art lovers. Olde South Trolley Company, based in Kannapolis, NC is donating the trolley to the August 13th to test market demand. Huffstetler purchased and restored one of the original Chapel Hill Trolley’s previously owned by the town of Chapel Hill. The trolley is a 26 passenger-capacity vehicle, air-conditioned for comfort and equipped with a state-of-the-art 6- speaker sound system. The trolley will include a step-on tour guide who will provide trivia and entertainment info on the towns. For details, contact the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, 919-968-2060.

Check back for details on the exact route and locations where participants may get on and off the trolley. For the ArtWalk participants for August, visit 2ndFriday ArtWalk.

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