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SUMMARY:Indigenous Beading Class with Beverly Scarlett
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of local Siouan-speaking nations and the culture of Indigenous beading. Participants will receive instruction from the Hon. Beverly Scarlett on simple beading techniques as they create unique beaded jewelry. Registration fees cover supplies including gemstones\, tools\, and other materials. Participants will leave with their creations and an understanding of the importance of beading in Indigenous culture. Purchase tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/indigenous-memories-beading-class\n\nIndigenous Memories is a non-profit whose mission is to tell the culture and history of Indigenous\, Maroon\, Slave\, and Free People of Color who occupied land along the Historic Indian Trading Path in Orange County\, North Carolina. We maintain sacred burial spaces where these individuals and their descendants are interred. Sacred burial spaces include several likely ancient Indigenous burial mounds\, disrupted burial mounds\, a Maroon cemetery where Indigenous and Free People of Color are buried in the same space\, and the Hardscrabble Slave Cemetery.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/indigenous-beading-class-with-beverly-scarlett-3/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONE FOR THE RECORD Onyx Club Boys Recording Live At The Bar(n) At Sonark Farms
DESCRIPTION:Step into a night of swing\, swagger\, and world-traveling sound as ONYX CLUB BOYS take over The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms for a special live album recording—an evening where the music\, the room\, and the audience become part of the record. \nRooted in the Gypsy Jazz traditions of Django Reinhardt’s 1930s Paris and the electric swing of Stuff Smith’s New York\, ONYX CLUB BOYS carry those classic influences forward with the unmistakable imprint of 21st-century North Carolina. The result is music that feels curiously exotic yet warmly familiar—a spirited journey that crosses borders\, eras\, and styles with ease. \nPerformed with 100% genuine musicianship—no backing tracks\, no tricks—this ensemble delivers lush melodies\, driving rhythm\, and irresistible swing that will make you swoon\, tap your feet\, and remember just how universal music truly is. \nThe band performs in configurations ranging from duo to quartet\, and for this special evening you can expect the full experience\, featuring: \nGabriel Pelli – violin\, guitar\, vocals\nBrad Cokendolpher – guitar\nAaron Gross – upright bass \nCome be part of the room\, the energy\, and the moment as ONYX CLUB BOYS capture a live recording in one of the region’s most intimate and soulful listening spaces. This is not just a concert—it’s a night that will live on in vinyl grooves and memory alike. \nSwing in. Settle close. Be part of the record. \nGet Your tickets now! TICKETS $10/$15\nhttps://www.sonarkfarms.com/event-details/one-for-the-record-onyx-club-boys-recording-live-at-the-bar-n \nFOOD TRUCK\nThe EL JEFECITO food truck will be serving up their amazing tacos and other authentic Mexican favorites starting at 6PM.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/one-for-the-record-onyx-club-boys-recording-live-at-the-barn-at-sonark-farms/
LOCATION:sonark Farms\, 2592 Sonark Lane\, Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Anything Goes Art Meet Up\, Drop in Art Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal creative session – a time for artists\, dabblers\, and anyone seeking a creative outlet to share inspiration and camaraderie while creating their own art in their medium(s) of choice. \nYou are welcome to bring work in progress or start something new. You can use your own supplies or supplies we have here\, or a combination – we have on hand materials ranging from substrates to paints\, tools\, and mixed media and art journalling materials\, as well as reference materials. \nAll skill levels are welcome — while there is no instruction\, you will find friendly people\, suggestions\, and reference materials. \nPay as you please\, $15 suggested (we recognize everyone’s usage is different\, so please pay what you think is fair and you can afford). \nFor adults and mature teens\, all skill levels welcome; school age youth welcome if accompanied by a supervising adult. No registration required. Payment at time of the session\, cash or check preferred. \nLocation: Margaret Lane Gallery ANNEX/F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin Street\, Hillsborough\, NC
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/anything-goes-art-meet-up-drop-in-art-session-4/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!\n\n🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday\, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer\, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be. \n🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word\, followed by live music from 8–11ish\, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right. \n🎶 Got something to share? \n\nSign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)\nMusicians: 3 songs or 15 mins\nPoets: 3 poems or 5 mins\nNo drums\, no amps\, no mimes (seriously)\nFirst come\, first-ish served\n\nGrab a cocktail\, cheer on your neighbors\, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart\, open ears\, and open tabs. \n📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew \nCheck them out on Facebook. \nLet’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-mic-at-yonder/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:World Traveler\, a Curated Group Show with Work from Local Artists
DESCRIPTION:See the world through the eyes of local artists\, as they share paintings\, mixed media and photographs of their travels\, both real and dreamed. \nThe show will open Wednesday\, February 25\, with an opening reception on Friday February 27\, from 6-9 pm during the Last Friday Art Walk. \nParticipating artists include Ashley Armstrong\, Claire Williams Bridgwater\, Cathy Cole\, Cathy Durkan\, Carol Geisler\, Alanna Hoffman\, Marsha Hoffman\, David Knox\, Michael Pohlman\, Dikki Putilin\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Uttam Shah\, Bernard Thomas\, and Emily Weinstein.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/world-traveler-a-curated-group-show-with-work-from-local-artists/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:This Is Us
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts celebrates its twentieth anniversary year with a show of member artwork titled “This Is Us” opening on February 24th and running through March 22nd with an opening reception on February 27th. The show will include reflections on what being part of an artist-owned gallery has meant for each member and how it has shaped their work. The show will also include an artist talk in the gallery on Saturday\, March 7th at 4pm. \nIn 2006 a group of 15 artists put their nickels and dimes together and started an art gallery in Hillsborough\, NC. “Most of us didn’t know each other but we all needed a place to show and sell our work. There was a space we could sublet behind a gift shop on Churton Street\,” said Chris Graebner\, one of the founding members. “The owner of the gift shop was willing to handle our sales for the first few months while we figured things out. None of us had any experience running a business\, let alone an art gallery\, but we did some research and created a structure that has worked well for us over the years.” Over time\, the gallery has expanded to twenty-one members and more than doubled its square footage. Artists have come and gone but 5 of the original 15 remain. “We are all equal partners in the business\, and we all work shifts to keep the gallery open\, in addition to doing all the work it takes to run any business\,” says Graebner. “Artists generally work alone in their studios\, so we enjoy the chance to be with each other.” \nAs painter Ellie Reinhold describes her feelings in the beginning\, “In 2006 I remember thinking to myself\, well if this doesn’t pan out I just threw away $1200. I’d made a commitment to stay a year and contribute monthly dues of $100. Our vision was a cooperatively run retail gallery with 15 local artists who were all equal owners. I was willing to take the gamble\, but had no idea what would come of it. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has had over 60 artist member/owners. 15\,000 visitors crossed our threshold in 2025 and we’ve sold nearly four million dollars’ worth of local art since our inception. I’ve found inspiration and solace\, friendship and professional growth in this organization. In other words\, I stumbled on this visual artist’s version of heaven. \nPainter Marcy Lansman has been a member of HGA fifteen years and what she appreciates most is how much freedom individual members have to decide what they will show. Artists are accepted in a particular medium\, but within that medium\, are allowed to grow and change in whatever direction their inspiration takes them. “No gallery owner decides that only a certain kind of work is acceptable. We are the owners\, and for the most part we each decide what kind of work we will do.” \nPotter Garry Childs joined HGA in the summer of 2008. “At that time I was traveling quite a bit\, going to 20 or more different art fairs and craft shows every year to sell my work. My reasons for joining were very simple. I wanted to spend less time on the road and to promote people coming to my studio. To be able to choose the work that I want to present and display it in the manner I think best\, is very important to me. The opportunities the gallery has given me to work with the other HGA artists for the betterment of us all has broadened my perspective.” \n“When I first joined the gallery a line in the contract stood out to me\,” says jeweler Nell Chandler. “It was a commitment to have a Featured Artist Show with all new work once a year. I was intrigued with the clause about new work. I took it to mean growth. Through our gallery and my commitment to our mission\, I have learned many new techniques in jewelry. Besides the wonderful and talented people I get to be around\, I love how the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has forced me to grow. \nWhen potter Evelyn Ward decided not to rebuild her worn out salt kiln and to work with monoprinting on clay instead\, it meant changing clay\, glazes\, firing method – basically everything. “This new direction was very scary for me since I had been salt or soda firing for about 15 years. If I hadn’t had HGA as a home gallery when I was trying to make this decision\, I might have been too intimidated to take that leap. However\, I was able to put the new work in front of customers and get immediate feedback on the pots. Being a part of HGA has been invaluable to me allowing me the freedom to evolve as an artist.” \nPainter Nancy Smith attributes HGA’s success to the many contributions made by the 60 artists that have been members over the past 20 years. “I like to think of the founding members as those newly rooted plants whose ideas grew our organization into what it is today. Their influence gave substance and structure as new members came and grew new stems and blossomed.” \n“From our first meetings in July and August of 2006 I felt as if I had found a new second home\,” says Pat Merriman\, in whose living room those organizational meetings took place. “With all the years it still feels like a second home; our newer members have brought energy\, creative ideas and we continue to flourish.” \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
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/this-is-us/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Thursday Jazz at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local\, and traveling jazz musicians. \nLes Trois Chats \nKatharine Whalen’s JazzSquad \nCrystal Bright and Griffanzo \nTaz Halloween with Griffanzo \nNew Morning Jazz \n\n\n\nKÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/thursday-jazz-at-yonder/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:From the Heart\, curated group show featuring work from local artists
DESCRIPTION:A not-quite-Valentine’s-Day theme. Work from local artists embracing everything from romantic love\, to love of others\, nature\, vocations\, places\, memories\, colors\, and justice. \nParticipating local artists include Lisa Burke\, Margery Chandler\, Adam Cooley\, Gail Corrado\, Therese Desjardin\, Michi Doan\, B Godwin\, David Knox\, Laurell Murray\, Rebecca Neigher\, Michael Pohlman\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Fran Sitton\, Bernard Thomas\, Jackie Tiryakian\, Gwen Yin\, and Cadence Zaccardi. \nOpening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk January 30\, 6-9 pm \n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/from-the-heart-curated-group-show-featuring-work-from-local-artists/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Becoming Lunsford Lane: Author discussion
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, February 28th at 2pm for a discussion with Dr. Craig Thompson Friend\, the author of Becoming Lunsford Lane: The Lives of an American Aeneas.  This talk is hosted by Eagle Lodge No. 19 and supported by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Eagle Lodge no 19. is located at 142 W King Street in Hillsborough\, NC. This talk is free and open to the public. \nThis talk explores the remarkable life of Lunsford Lane\, an enslaved man who purchased his freedom\, became a well-known speaker and abolitionist\, and challenged the limits of citizenship and race in nineteenth-century North Carolina. Drawing from his groundbreaking biography\, Dr. Friend examines Lane’s rise to fame\, his collaborations with leading abolitionists\, and the resistance and violence he faced\, offering a powerful portrait of a man navigating freedom\, identity\, and survival in a deeply divided America. Copies of Becoming Lunsford Lane will be available for purchase.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/becoming-lunsford-lane-author-discussion/
LOCATION:Eagle Lodge\, 142 W. King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:This Is Us
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts celebrates its twentieth anniversary year with a show of member artwork titled “This Is Us” opening on February 24th and running through March 22nd with an opening reception on February 27th. The show will include reflections on what being part of an artist-owned gallery has meant for each member and how it has shaped their work. The show will also include an artist talk in the gallery on Saturday\, March 7th at 4pm. \nIn 2006 a group of 15 artists put their nickels and dimes together and started an art gallery in Hillsborough\, NC. “Most of us didn’t know each other but we all needed a place to show and sell our work. There was a space we could sublet behind a gift shop on Churton Street\,” said Chris Graebner\, one of the founding members. “The owner of the gift shop was willing to handle our sales for the first few months while we figured things out. None of us had any experience running a business\, let alone an art gallery\, but we did some research and created a structure that has worked well for us over the years.” Over time\, the gallery has expanded to twenty-one members and more than doubled its square footage. Artists have come and gone but 5 of the original 15 remain. “We are all equal partners in the business\, and we all work shifts to keep the gallery open\, in addition to doing all the work it takes to run any business\,” says Graebner. “Artists generally work alone in their studios\, so we enjoy the chance to be with each other.” \nAs painter Ellie Reinhold describes her feelings in the beginning\, “In 2006 I remember thinking to myself\, well if this doesn’t pan out I just threw away $1200. I’d made a commitment to stay a year and contribute monthly dues of $100. Our vision was a cooperatively run retail gallery with 15 local artists who were all equal owners. I was willing to take the gamble\, but had no idea what would come of it. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has had over 60 artist member/owners. 15\,000 visitors crossed our threshold in 2025 and we’ve sold nearly four million dollars’ worth of local art since our inception. I’ve found inspiration and solace\, friendship and professional growth in this organization. In other words\, I stumbled on this visual artist’s version of heaven. \nPainter Marcy Lansman has been a member of HGA fifteen years and what she appreciates most is how much freedom individual members have to decide what they will show. Artists are accepted in a particular medium\, but within that medium\, are allowed to grow and change in whatever direction their inspiration takes them. “No gallery owner decides that only a certain kind of work is acceptable. We are the owners\, and for the most part we each decide what kind of work we will do.” \nPotter Garry Childs joined HGA in the summer of 2008. “At that time I was traveling quite a bit\, going to 20 or more different art fairs and craft shows every year to sell my work. My reasons for joining were very simple. I wanted to spend less time on the road and to promote people coming to my studio. To be able to choose the work that I want to present and display it in the manner I think best\, is very important to me. The opportunities the gallery has given me to work with the other HGA artists for the betterment of us all has broadened my perspective.” \n“When I first joined the gallery a line in the contract stood out to me\,” says jeweler Nell Chandler. “It was a commitment to have a Featured Artist Show with all new work once a year. I was intrigued with the clause about new work. I took it to mean growth. Through our gallery and my commitment to our mission\, I have learned many new techniques in jewelry. Besides the wonderful and talented people I get to be around\, I love how the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has forced me to grow. \nWhen potter Evelyn Ward decided not to rebuild her worn out salt kiln and to work with monoprinting on clay instead\, it meant changing clay\, glazes\, firing method – basically everything. “This new direction was very scary for me since I had been salt or soda firing for about 15 years. If I hadn’t had HGA as a home gallery when I was trying to make this decision\, I might have been too intimidated to take that leap. However\, I was able to put the new work in front of customers and get immediate feedback on the pots. Being a part of HGA has been invaluable to me allowing me the freedom to evolve as an artist.” \nPainter Nancy Smith attributes HGA’s success to the many contributions made by the 60 artists that have been members over the past 20 years. “I like to think of the founding members as those newly rooted plants whose ideas grew our organization into what it is today. Their influence gave substance and structure as new members came and grew new stems and blossomed.” \n“From our first meetings in July and August of 2006 I felt as if I had found a new second home\,” says Pat Merriman\, in whose living room those organizational meetings took place. “With all the years it still feels like a second home; our newer members have brought energy\, creative ideas and we continue to flourish.” \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
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/this-is-us/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!\n\n🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday\, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer\, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be. \n🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word\, followed by live music from 8–11ish\, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right. \n🎶 Got something to share? \n\nSign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)\nMusicians: 3 songs or 15 mins\nPoets: 3 poems or 5 mins\nNo drums\, no amps\, no mimes (seriously)\nFirst come\, first-ish served\n\nGrab a cocktail\, cheer on your neighbors\, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart\, open ears\, and open tabs. \n📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew \nCheck them out on Facebook. \nLet’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-mic-at-yonder/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:World Traveler\, a Curated Group Show with Work from Local Artists
DESCRIPTION:See the world through the eyes of local artists\, as they share paintings\, mixed media and photographs of their travels\, both real and dreamed. \nThe show will open Wednesday\, February 25\, with an opening reception on Friday February 27\, from 6-9 pm during the Last Friday Art Walk. \nParticipating artists include Ashley Armstrong\, Claire Williams Bridgwater\, Cathy Cole\, Cathy Durkan\, Carol Geisler\, Alanna Hoffman\, Marsha Hoffman\, David Knox\, Michael Pohlman\, Dikki Putilin\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Uttam Shah\, Bernard Thomas\, and Emily Weinstein.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/world-traveler-a-curated-group-show-with-work-from-local-artists/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:This Is Us
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts celebrates its twentieth anniversary year with a show of member artwork titled “This Is Us” opening on February 24th and running through March 22nd with an opening reception on February 27th. The show will include reflections on what being part of an artist-owned gallery has meant for each member and how it has shaped their work. The show will also include an artist talk in the gallery on Saturday\, March 7th at 4pm. \nIn 2006 a group of 15 artists put their nickels and dimes together and started an art gallery in Hillsborough\, NC. “Most of us didn’t know each other but we all needed a place to show and sell our work. There was a space we could sublet behind a gift shop on Churton Street\,” said Chris Graebner\, one of the founding members. “The owner of the gift shop was willing to handle our sales for the first few months while we figured things out. None of us had any experience running a business\, let alone an art gallery\, but we did some research and created a structure that has worked well for us over the years.” Over time\, the gallery has expanded to twenty-one members and more than doubled its square footage. Artists have come and gone but 5 of the original 15 remain. “We are all equal partners in the business\, and we all work shifts to keep the gallery open\, in addition to doing all the work it takes to run any business\,” says Graebner. “Artists generally work alone in their studios\, so we enjoy the chance to be with each other.” \nAs painter Ellie Reinhold describes her feelings in the beginning\, “In 2006 I remember thinking to myself\, well if this doesn’t pan out I just threw away $1200. I’d made a commitment to stay a year and contribute monthly dues of $100. Our vision was a cooperatively run retail gallery with 15 local artists who were all equal owners. I was willing to take the gamble\, but had no idea what would come of it. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has had over 60 artist member/owners. 15\,000 visitors crossed our threshold in 2025 and we’ve sold nearly four million dollars’ worth of local art since our inception. I’ve found inspiration and solace\, friendship and professional growth in this organization. In other words\, I stumbled on this visual artist’s version of heaven. \nPainter Marcy Lansman has been a member of HGA fifteen years and what she appreciates most is how much freedom individual members have to decide what they will show. Artists are accepted in a particular medium\, but within that medium\, are allowed to grow and change in whatever direction their inspiration takes them. “No gallery owner decides that only a certain kind of work is acceptable. We are the owners\, and for the most part we each decide what kind of work we will do.” \nPotter Garry Childs joined HGA in the summer of 2008. “At that time I was traveling quite a bit\, going to 20 or more different art fairs and craft shows every year to sell my work. My reasons for joining were very simple. I wanted to spend less time on the road and to promote people coming to my studio. To be able to choose the work that I want to present and display it in the manner I think best\, is very important to me. The opportunities the gallery has given me to work with the other HGA artists for the betterment of us all has broadened my perspective.” \n“When I first joined the gallery a line in the contract stood out to me\,” says jeweler Nell Chandler. “It was a commitment to have a Featured Artist Show with all new work once a year. I was intrigued with the clause about new work. I took it to mean growth. Through our gallery and my commitment to our mission\, I have learned many new techniques in jewelry. Besides the wonderful and talented people I get to be around\, I love how the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has forced me to grow. \nWhen potter Evelyn Ward decided not to rebuild her worn out salt kiln and to work with monoprinting on clay instead\, it meant changing clay\, glazes\, firing method – basically everything. “This new direction was very scary for me since I had been salt or soda firing for about 15 years. If I hadn’t had HGA as a home gallery when I was trying to make this decision\, I might have been too intimidated to take that leap. However\, I was able to put the new work in front of customers and get immediate feedback on the pots. Being a part of HGA has been invaluable to me allowing me the freedom to evolve as an artist.” \nPainter Nancy Smith attributes HGA’s success to the many contributions made by the 60 artists that have been members over the past 20 years. “I like to think of the founding members as those newly rooted plants whose ideas grew our organization into what it is today. Their influence gave substance and structure as new members came and grew new stems and blossomed.” \n“From our first meetings in July and August of 2006 I felt as if I had found a new second home\,” says Pat Merriman\, in whose living room those organizational meetings took place. “With all the years it still feels like a second home; our newer members have brought energy\, creative ideas and we continue to flourish.” \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
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/this-is-us/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Thursday Jazz at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local\, and traveling jazz musicians. \nLes Trois Chats \nKatharine Whalen’s JazzSquad \nCrystal Bright and Griffanzo \nTaz Halloween with Griffanzo \nNew Morning Jazz \n\n\n\nKÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/thursday-jazz-at-yonder/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns\, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County\, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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SUMMARY:Burns Night Scottish Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Burns Night Scottish Dinner\nNEW DATES: March 7th & 8th | 5:30 PM \nCelebrate Scotland’s national poet and heritage with an immersive Burns Night Scottish Dinner. Enjoy an evening filled with traditional music\, lively Highland dance from the Monroe School of Highland Dance\, and classic Scottish fare\, paired with a dram of fine whisky. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore local history while taking part in time-honored Burns Night traditions\, including poetry\, toasts\, and storytelling. Join us for a warm\, festive celebration of Scottish culture and community. \nTickets are $65 per person. Must be 21 years or older to participate. To purchase tickets click here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/burns-night-scottish-dinner \nMenu:
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/burns-night-scottish-dinner/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Mason’s Lodge\, 142 W. King St. \, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Burns Night Scottish Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Burns Night Scottish Dinner\nNEW DATES: March 7th & 8th | 5:30 PM \nCelebrate Scotland’s national poet and heritage with an immersive Burns Night Scottish Dinner. Enjoy an evening filled with traditional music\, lively Highland dance from the Monroe School of Highland Dance\, and classic Scottish fare\, paired with a dram of fine whisky. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore local history while taking part in time-honored Burns Night traditions\, including poetry\, toasts\, and storytelling. Join us for a warm\, festive celebration of Scottish culture and community. \nTickets are $65 per person. Must be 21 years or older to participate. To purchase tickets click here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/burns-night-scottish-dinner \nMenu:
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/burns-night-scottish-dinner/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Mason’s Lodge\, 142 W. King St. \, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:This Is Us
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts celebrates its twentieth anniversary year with a show of member artwork titled “This Is Us” opening on February 24th and running through March 22nd with an opening reception on February 27th. The show will include reflections on what being part of an artist-owned gallery has meant for each member and how it has shaped their work. The show will also include an artist talk in the gallery on Saturday\, March 7th at 4pm. \nIn 2006 a group of 15 artists put their nickels and dimes together and started an art gallery in Hillsborough\, NC. “Most of us didn’t know each other but we all needed a place to show and sell our work. There was a space we could sublet behind a gift shop on Churton Street\,” said Chris Graebner\, one of the founding members. “The owner of the gift shop was willing to handle our sales for the first few months while we figured things out. None of us had any experience running a business\, let alone an art gallery\, but we did some research and created a structure that has worked well for us over the years.” Over time\, the gallery has expanded to twenty-one members and more than doubled its square footage. Artists have come and gone but 5 of the original 15 remain. “We are all equal partners in the business\, and we all work shifts to keep the gallery open\, in addition to doing all the work it takes to run any business\,” says Graebner. “Artists generally work alone in their studios\, so we enjoy the chance to be with each other.” \nAs painter Ellie Reinhold describes her feelings in the beginning\, “In 2006 I remember thinking to myself\, well if this doesn’t pan out I just threw away $1200. I’d made a commitment to stay a year and contribute monthly dues of $100. Our vision was a cooperatively run retail gallery with 15 local artists who were all equal owners. I was willing to take the gamble\, but had no idea what would come of it. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has had over 60 artist member/owners. 15\,000 visitors crossed our threshold in 2025 and we’ve sold nearly four million dollars’ worth of local art since our inception. I’ve found inspiration and solace\, friendship and professional growth in this organization. In other words\, I stumbled on this visual artist’s version of heaven. \nPainter Marcy Lansman has been a member of HGA fifteen years and what she appreciates most is how much freedom individual members have to decide what they will show. Artists are accepted in a particular medium\, but within that medium\, are allowed to grow and change in whatever direction their inspiration takes them. “No gallery owner decides that only a certain kind of work is acceptable. We are the owners\, and for the most part we each decide what kind of work we will do.” \nPotter Garry Childs joined HGA in the summer of 2008. “At that time I was traveling quite a bit\, going to 20 or more different art fairs and craft shows every year to sell my work. My reasons for joining were very simple. I wanted to spend less time on the road and to promote people coming to my studio. To be able to choose the work that I want to present and display it in the manner I think best\, is very important to me. The opportunities the gallery has given me to work with the other HGA artists for the betterment of us all has broadened my perspective.” \n“When I first joined the gallery a line in the contract stood out to me\,” says jeweler Nell Chandler. “It was a commitment to have a Featured Artist Show with all new work once a year. I was intrigued with the clause about new work. I took it to mean growth. Through our gallery and my commitment to our mission\, I have learned many new techniques in jewelry. Besides the wonderful and talented people I get to be around\, I love how the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has forced me to grow. \nWhen potter Evelyn Ward decided not to rebuild her worn out salt kiln and to work with monoprinting on clay instead\, it meant changing clay\, glazes\, firing method – basically everything. “This new direction was very scary for me since I had been salt or soda firing for about 15 years. If I hadn’t had HGA as a home gallery when I was trying to make this decision\, I might have been too intimidated to take that leap. However\, I was able to put the new work in front of customers and get immediate feedback on the pots. Being a part of HGA has been invaluable to me allowing me the freedom to evolve as an artist.” \nPainter Nancy Smith attributes HGA’s success to the many contributions made by the 60 artists that have been members over the past 20 years. “I like to think of the founding members as those newly rooted plants whose ideas grew our organization into what it is today. Their influence gave substance and structure as new members came and grew new stems and blossomed.” \n“From our first meetings in July and August of 2006 I felt as if I had found a new second home\,” says Pat Merriman\, in whose living room those organizational meetings took place. “With all the years it still feels like a second home; our newer members have brought energy\, creative ideas and we continue to flourish.” \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
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/this-is-us/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!\n\n🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday\, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer\, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be. \n🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word\, followed by live music from 8–11ish\, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right. \n🎶 Got something to share? \n\nSign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)\nMusicians: 3 songs or 15 mins\nPoets: 3 poems or 5 mins\nNo drums\, no amps\, no mimes (seriously)\nFirst come\, first-ish served\n\nGrab a cocktail\, cheer on your neighbors\, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart\, open ears\, and open tabs. \n📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew \nCheck them out on Facebook. \nLet’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-mic-at-yonder/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:World Traveler\, a Curated Group Show with Work from Local Artists
DESCRIPTION:See the world through the eyes of local artists\, as they share paintings\, mixed media and photographs of their travels\, both real and dreamed. \nThe show will open Wednesday\, February 25\, with an opening reception on Friday February 27\, from 6-9 pm during the Last Friday Art Walk. \nParticipating artists include Ashley Armstrong\, Claire Williams Bridgwater\, Cathy Cole\, Cathy Durkan\, Carol Geisler\, Alanna Hoffman\, Marsha Hoffman\, David Knox\, Michael Pohlman\, Dikki Putilin\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Uttam Shah\, Bernard Thomas\, and Emily Weinstein.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/world-traveler-a-curated-group-show-with-work-from-local-artists/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:This Is Us
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts celebrates its twentieth anniversary year with a show of member artwork titled “This Is Us” opening on February 24th and running through March 22nd with an opening reception on February 27th. The show will include reflections on what being part of an artist-owned gallery has meant for each member and how it has shaped their work. The show will also include an artist talk in the gallery on Saturday\, March 7th at 4pm. \nIn 2006 a group of 15 artists put their nickels and dimes together and started an art gallery in Hillsborough\, NC. “Most of us didn’t know each other but we all needed a place to show and sell our work. There was a space we could sublet behind a gift shop on Churton Street\,” said Chris Graebner\, one of the founding members. “The owner of the gift shop was willing to handle our sales for the first few months while we figured things out. None of us had any experience running a business\, let alone an art gallery\, but we did some research and created a structure that has worked well for us over the years.” Over time\, the gallery has expanded to twenty-one members and more than doubled its square footage. Artists have come and gone but 5 of the original 15 remain. “We are all equal partners in the business\, and we all work shifts to keep the gallery open\, in addition to doing all the work it takes to run any business\,” says Graebner. “Artists generally work alone in their studios\, so we enjoy the chance to be with each other.” \nAs painter Ellie Reinhold describes her feelings in the beginning\, “In 2006 I remember thinking to myself\, well if this doesn’t pan out I just threw away $1200. I’d made a commitment to stay a year and contribute monthly dues of $100. Our vision was a cooperatively run retail gallery with 15 local artists who were all equal owners. I was willing to take the gamble\, but had no idea what would come of it. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has had over 60 artist member/owners. 15\,000 visitors crossed our threshold in 2025 and we’ve sold nearly four million dollars’ worth of local art since our inception. I’ve found inspiration and solace\, friendship and professional growth in this organization. In other words\, I stumbled on this visual artist’s version of heaven. \nPainter Marcy Lansman has been a member of HGA fifteen years and what she appreciates most is how much freedom individual members have to decide what they will show. Artists are accepted in a particular medium\, but within that medium\, are allowed to grow and change in whatever direction their inspiration takes them. “No gallery owner decides that only a certain kind of work is acceptable. We are the owners\, and for the most part we each decide what kind of work we will do.” \nPotter Garry Childs joined HGA in the summer of 2008. “At that time I was traveling quite a bit\, going to 20 or more different art fairs and craft shows every year to sell my work. My reasons for joining were very simple. I wanted to spend less time on the road and to promote people coming to my studio. To be able to choose the work that I want to present and display it in the manner I think best\, is very important to me. The opportunities the gallery has given me to work with the other HGA artists for the betterment of us all has broadened my perspective.” \n“When I first joined the gallery a line in the contract stood out to me\,” says jeweler Nell Chandler. “It was a commitment to have a Featured Artist Show with all new work once a year. I was intrigued with the clause about new work. I took it to mean growth. Through our gallery and my commitment to our mission\, I have learned many new techniques in jewelry. Besides the wonderful and talented people I get to be around\, I love how the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has forced me to grow. \nWhen potter Evelyn Ward decided not to rebuild her worn out salt kiln and to work with monoprinting on clay instead\, it meant changing clay\, glazes\, firing method – basically everything. “This new direction was very scary for me since I had been salt or soda firing for about 15 years. If I hadn’t had HGA as a home gallery when I was trying to make this decision\, I might have been too intimidated to take that leap. However\, I was able to put the new work in front of customers and get immediate feedback on the pots. Being a part of HGA has been invaluable to me allowing me the freedom to evolve as an artist.” \nPainter Nancy Smith attributes HGA’s success to the many contributions made by the 60 artists that have been members over the past 20 years. “I like to think of the founding members as those newly rooted plants whose ideas grew our organization into what it is today. Their influence gave substance and structure as new members came and grew new stems and blossomed.” \n“From our first meetings in July and August of 2006 I felt as if I had found a new second home\,” says Pat Merriman\, in whose living room those organizational meetings took place. “With all the years it still feels like a second home; our newer members have brought energy\, creative ideas and we continue to flourish.” \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
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/this-is-us/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Thursday Jazz at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local\, and traveling jazz musicians. \nLes Trois Chats \nKatharine Whalen’s JazzSquad \nCrystal Bright and Griffanzo \nTaz Halloween with Griffanzo \nNew Morning Jazz \n\n\n\nKÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/thursday-jazz-at-yonder/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Orange County Lockdown At The Bar(n) At Sonark Farms
DESCRIPTION:Settle in for a spirited night of live music under the rafters at The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms as Orange County Lockdown brings their signature blend of blues\, country\, rock\, folk\, and roots energy to the stage Friday\, March 13 | 6–11PM. The Tacos Los 2 Garcias will be on-hand at 6PM serving up delicious tacos and other favorites. \nLeading the charge is powerhouse vocalist Sara LaFone. Her voice moves effortlessly from smoky blues to hard-driving rock\, tender folk\, and country soul. Around her is a seasoned\, multi-generational collective rooted in decades of musical craft\, original tunes\, and playful stage chemistry to the mix. \nYou’ll hear Bob Hartford juggling guitar\, harmonies\, sound wizardry\, and maybe even a spin on the dance floor; Bruce Wilks adding blues harp\, mandolin\, and farm-boy charm; Rob Nelson anchoring the groove with steady bass and Kern Ramble originals; drummer David Shore delivering heart-driven rhythm that keeps everything locked in; and Frank Hunter slicing through with expressive Fender guitar work and tasty original songs. Together they create a sound that feels authentic\, spontaneous\, and deeply fun. \nNo cover — just RSVP\, bring friends\, grab a drink\, and enjoy an easygoing night of real music\, real players\, and that welcoming Sonark Farms vibe. \n———– \nThe Bar(n) at Sonark Farms\, 5292 Sonark Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC \nFriday\, March 13\, 6-11PM \n6PM | Doors & Tacos Los 2 Garcias Food Truck \n8PM | Orange County Lockdown \, \nNo Cover/RSVP \nhttps://www.sonarkfarms.com/event-details/orange-county-lockdown-good-times-under-the-rafters www.sonarkfarms.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/orange-county-lockdown-at-the-barn-at-sonark-farms/
LOCATION:sonark Farms\, 2592 Sonark Lane\, Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns\, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County\, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere. \nThe tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center\, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House\, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. \nThis is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)! \nFor groups that are concerned about the length\, duration\, or terrain of the tour. Please\, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options\, including bus tours. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/historic-hillsborough-guided-tours-2/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,History,Outdoor,Tour
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SUMMARY:Anne Hooper Plaque Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Behind every great man… \nHillsborough is extremely proud to be the site of the grave of North Carolina’s greatest patriot\, William Hooper\, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In fact\, the town has been so proud of this site that when Guilford Courthouse arranged to have Mr. Hooper’s body exhumed and re-interred in their battlefield park\, town leaders supposedly negotiated a compromise where some of his body and the original marker would be returned to Hillsborough. \nHowever\, another famous Hooper lived on Tryon Street and is buried in the Old Town Cemetery: Anne Hooper\, William’s wife. Anne was as involved in Revolutionary politics as a woman of her time could be. Not only did she support her husband by maintaining their farm and caring for their children so he could go to Philadelphia for the Continental Congresses\, she also wrote letters to the governor and other political figures in attempts to influence policies. \nAt the time of her death\, Anne was living in the house (two doors down from the Museum) known today as the Nash-Hooper House. Accordingly\, she was most certainly buried either with her husband or beside him. This placement was – and still is – the standard. This site in the Old Town Cemetery is also the resting spot of their grandson. Orange County historian Mary Claire Engstrom maintained that the property belonged to the Hoopers and not the town in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Yet\, no marker or monument exists in the OTC to commemorate her life. \nWe will remedy this oversight on March 14. \nRepresentatives from the national Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence\, Sheryll Albert\, a local descendant of the Hoopers\, and local historians will make presentations. Refreshments will be provided by local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. And a wreath will be laid at the burial site.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/anne-hooper-plaque-dedication/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Presbyterian Church\, 102 W. Tryon St. \, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:A TRIBUTE TO DYLAN & CASH with Rod Abernethy and David Burney 
DESCRIPTION:A Tribute To Dylan and Cash was created by award-winning songwriter Rod Abernethy — 2019 Grand Prize winner of the American Songwriter Bob Dylan Song Contest — alongside David Burney\, longtime frontman of the acclaimed touring tribute band Johnny Folsom 4\, this show blends authentic musicianship\, rich storytelling\, and compelling visuals into a moving musical journey. \nRod Abernethy is a true Southern folk troubadour and master acoustic guitarist whose songwriting spans film\, television\, video games\, and acclaimed albums. His release Normal Isn’t Normal Anymore earned praise from No Depression\, American Highways\, and The Wall Street Journal\, landing in the Top 20 Folk International charts. \nDavid Burney’s lilting Southern baritone captures the essence of Johnny Cash with uncanny authenticity. As lead singer of Johnny Folsom 4 for over a decade\, he delivers Cash’s classics with such conviction that audiences often feel transported back in time. As \nExpect iconic songs\, heartfelt storytelling\, and an atmosphere that perfectly suits The Bar(n)’s warm\, rustic character — an ideal setting to celebrate the music that shaped generations. \nCome early\, grab a drink and a bite to eat with  and settle in under the rafters with good friends for and experience a night of timeless American music. \nTASTY TURKEY-QUE FOOD TRUCK | 6PM\nThe Tasty Turkey-Que will be on-hnad serving up it’s famous chopped and seasoned turkey barbecue with three distinct flavors: regular\, hot & spicy\, and sugar-free. They cater to the Vegans/Vegetarians with Vegan Turkey-Que! \n_____ \nSat\, March 14 | 6–11PM \nA TRIBUTE TO DYLAN & CASH with Rod Abernethy and David Burney\nTICKETS: $20/25\nhttps://www.sonarkfarms.com/event-details/a-tribute-to-dylan-cash-with-rod-abernethy-and-david-burney \n6PM | DOORS & THE TASTY TURKEY-QUE FOOD TRUCK \n8PM  |A TRIBUTE TO DYLAN & CASH \nTHE BAR(n) AT SONARK FARMS\n5292 Sonark Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\nwww.sonarkfarms.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/a-tribute-to-dylan-cash-with-rod-abernethy-and-david-burney/
LOCATION:sonark Farms\, 2592 Sonark Lane\, Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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