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SUMMARY:Homes for the Holidays: A Hillsborough Gingerbread Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Not Your Mother’s Gingerbread Competition\nHomes for the Holidays is an annual event held at participating businesses throughout Hillsborough\, NC to celebrate the creative arts and bring joy to our community this holiday season. Although it’s a contest\, the goal is to spread joy\, create a festive atmosphere…and add to your shopping experience as you explore gift options for friends and family. \nAll aspiring gingerbread artists and architects are invited to participate and have fun showcasing your creative streak and holiday spirit! \nView the Houses December 7\, 2025 – January 5\, 2026\nVoting open through December 20th\nPeople’s Choice award winners will be announced December 20th at the Solstice Lantern Walk
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SUMMARY:The Art of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts present their annual holiday show\, The Art of Giving\, from November 11th through December 31st with an Opening Reception on November 28th from 6 – 9pm. \nEach holiday season the members of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts transform the gallery to showcase original holiday ornaments and hand-made gifts. The gallery’s 21 members work in a variety of media\, providing a wide array of fine art and fine craft for holiday shoppers. The glass art includes hand-blown and kiln-formed vessels\, ornaments\, hummingbird feeders and paperweights. The jewelry in the show covers a variety of styles and techniques\, from copper and bronze to sterling and fine silver necklaces\, earrings\, bracelets and rings\, some with gold accents and stones. Visitors will also find metal sculpture\, figurative sculpture\, turned wood\, pottery\, and hand-made furniture. Oil\, watercolor\, and acrylic paintings\, scratchboard\, collage and mixed media work festively surround the three-dimensional pieces on pedestals. \nHoliday ornaments and other decorations are an annual specialty. \n\nArtist Lynn Wartski has created one-of-a-kind felted wool ornaments made with quilt batting and colored wool which she needle-felts to achieve the desired shape and fullness.\nFurniture maker Pete Rodrigues made ornaments by cutting thin slices of hardwood\, filling voids in the wood with transparent colored epoxy.\nPainter Chris Graebner creates small scratchboard ornaments. Each ornament is different\, and each is an original piece of art.\nPotter Evelyn Ward has created hand-built\, raku-fired bird ornaments in many sizes and colors. She also has adorable ceramic ladybugs.\nArtist Jude Lobe has created more of her southwestern themed shaman ornaments as thoughtful holiday gifts.\nPainter Ellie Reinhold has returned with her unique lotus pod ornaments for the holiday season.\nArtist Sally Terrell has created framed mini scratchboards\, which can hang either on the wall or a tree.\nAs always\, glassblower Pringle Teetor has made beautiful blown-glass balls in many colors\, patterns and textures. Her new design this year is a Sugar Plum!\nGlass artist Mark Kinsella has created snowflakes\, stars\, icicles\, glass Christmas trees and glass stockings.\n\nCome in and explore all the original art on display at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and find a perfect gift for that special person. \nThe Art of Giving runs from November 11th through December 31st with a reception during Hillsborough’s Last Fridays Art Walk on Friday\, November 28th from 6-9pm. \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The gallery’s offerings include watercolor\, oil and acrylic paintings\, metal and figurative sculpture\, photography\, ceramics\, scratchboard\, turned wood\, jewelry\, glass arts\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, 12-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
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LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Gathering Community\, a group show featuring local artists
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community with work from 16 local artists depicting what draws us together and binds us\, and the strength that community brings. \nParticipating artists are Ruth Ananda\, Therese Desjardins\, Ari Ferro\, Deborah Hoch\, Beth Hoffman\, Jeannette Johnson\, David Knox\, Kylie Mangal\, Jeff McEntire\, Jennifer Niemiroski\, Michael Pohlman\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Leslie Sinn\, Ann Spragens\, Bernard Thomas\, and Darlene Wells. \nShow runs November 26 through January 25\, with a opening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk November 28 from 6-9 pm.
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LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dewey's Bakery Holiday Store benefiting the Orange High School Band
DESCRIPTION:🎶 Support the Orange High School Band! 🎶 \nThe OHS Band Dewey’s Fundraising Store is now open! 🥁🍪 \nStop by and stock up on your favorite Moravian Cookies\, Sugar Cakes\, and more — all while supporting our amazing Orange High School Band students. Every purchase helps fund instruments\, uniforms\, competitions\, and travel opportunities for our talented musicians! 🎺🎷 \n✨ Treat yourself AND support the arts — it’s a win-win! ✨ \n📍 Location: 200 North Churton Street\, Hillsborough (Located above the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce)🕒 Hours: Open Daily through December 24th: Weekdays 1-7PM\, Saturday 10-7PM\, Sunday 11-5PM \nThank you for helping us keep the music playing at Orange High! 🧡
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LOCATION:Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce\, 200 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solstice Lantern Walk & Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us by lantern light December 20\, 2025\, 5-8 PM at Hillsborough’s Farmers Market Pavilion to celebrate the Winter Solstice! \nSolstice Lantern Walk is an annual winter-themed event and a cherished community tradition in Hillsborough\, NC.\n\nParticipants are invited to take part in a meditative procession along Eno River’s Riverwalk trail\, lighting our collective path toward warmer\, brighter days ahead. \n\nWhether walking in the procession or enjoying Solstice Market and performances\, registering for a ticket is required to attend this event.\nTickets are free with a suggested donation of $5-10 per person.\n\nParticipants are invited to craft a handmade lantern before the event to celebrate the Winter Solstice! \n\n\n Lantern Kits are now ON SALE at the HAC Gallery & Gift Shop while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to craft their own handmade lantern for this event! \n\n\n*All ticket and lantern kit proceeds benefit the Hillsborough Arts Council\, supporting continued access to community arts programming and opportunities for local artists in Hillsborough\, NC! \n\n\nWe cannot wait to see you at the 2025 Solstice Lantern Walk & Market and appreciate your ongoing support in continuing this incredible community tradition! \n\nLearn more about our beloved annual event at hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice!
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LOCATION:Eno River Farmers Market Pavillion\, 144 E. Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States
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