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SUMMARY:Love and Valor Reunion Show
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Fox “I’ve been wanting for about 2 years to have a reunion show at Yonder\, where we get some of the old group together and play all the old Love & Valor songs that we spent 10 years playing for all of you lovely people. We miss those tunes and the often chaotic shows from back in the day. So\, as of right now\, this is your one and only chance to come party with “Love & Valor” at the best damn venue in town!”
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/love-and-valor-reunion-show/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Churton Street History Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Within four blocks\, our main street has 16 historical markers! Come hear the full stories behind every one\, showing that this little town’s historical reach goes well beyond Orange County. Some ghosts on the haunted tours may be related! A quick\, easy drive from Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill\, or Greensboro. \n(2 hrs / 1 mi)
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/churton-street-history-stroll-3/
LOCATION:Weaver Street Market\, 228 South Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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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-2/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Original Historic Ghost Tour
DESCRIPTION:The best historical ghost walks and tour guide in the area! Spooky\, verified tales told by your deceased guide\, Enoch Pugh (b.1735-d.1771). Join Enoch for the best mix of ghosts and colonial history! On this walk\, you’ll see three haunted houses\, and learn about local legends and history while visiting two cemeteries\, and the execution site. A quick\, easy drive from Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill\, or Greensboro.\n(2.5 hrs / 1.5 mi)
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/original-historic-ghost-tour-2/
LOCATION:Nash and Kollock St.\, Hillsborough\, NC\, Nash and Kollock St.\, Hillsborough\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Couples Massage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Couple’s Massage Workshop\, designed specifically for couples interested in learning how to support one another through bodywork.\nParticipants will be guided through a sequence of basic assisted stretching and massage techniques and will leave with new skills and resources to bring home. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nTherapeutic massage techniques to safely address day-to-day stress and injury complaints.\nHow to prevent self-injury and injury to your companion while performing a massage.\nTechniques to develop open communication about pressure and quality of touch preferences.\n\nThis class is geared towards\, but not limited to\, romantic couples or life partners. Anyone wishing to cultivate their ability to support the people in their lives through massage is welcome to join. That said\, the cost of admission is for two people\, and anyone wishing to attend must bring a massage partner with whom they feel safe exchanging close touch. Many of the techniques in this class will require the ability to get up off the floor\, squat\, or kneel. Bolsters\, blankets\, and mats will be provided; however\, please be mindful of your personal limits. \nTickets here
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/couples-massage-workshop/
LOCATION:A Step To Hea\, 410 Millstone Drive\, Hillsborough\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Romantic,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:FREE LINE DANCING
DESCRIPTION:Join in the FREE FUN with KatMoves Travelling Studio! Line Dancing for all skill levels. We introduce easy-to-follow footwork\, practice patterns and dance\, dance\, dance!\nKat is Dance Masters of America and Carolina Dance Masters tested and certified since 1980. Your feet are in good hands!\nDancing is one of the most popular ways to maintain balance\, coordination\, range of motion and cognitive capabilities.\nCome STAY YOUNG with us and have some “fun with benefits” while you are at it!\n*(tip jar for those who wish to contribute but not required! A portion of intake benefits Snow Approach Foundation community fundraising.)
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/free-line-dancing/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Snow Approach Foundation\, 133 East King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Fundraiser,Health and wellness,Recreation,Wellness
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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/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-01/
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-02/
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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/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-03/
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-04/
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Era Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Revolutionary Era guided walking tour of Hillsborough’s historic district! \nExperience 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. \nThis is a two-hour\, in-person walking tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle (and your curiosity)! Visitors participating in the tour can meet on the front porch of the Visitor Center before the tour begin. \nTickets are $20 per person and can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/revolutionary-era-walking-tour
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/revolutionary-era-walking-tour/2026-07-04/1/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Together We Are America: Hillsborough's July 4th Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Join us this July 4th in River Park\, downtown Hillsborough\, for a celebration of community\, history\, and culture. Featuring live music\, demos\, craft and food vendors\, kids’ activities\, and more! Presented by the Town of Hillsborough in partnership with Orange County.\n\n\n\nMore event details here: https://artsorange.org/july4/ \n  \nNO COOLERS | NO PETS/DOGS (Service animals are welcome at the festival in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA))
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/together-we-are-america-hillsboroughs-july-4th-celebration/
LOCATION:River Park\, 140 East Margaret Lane \, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:Together We Are America: Celebrating Community\, History\, and Culture in Downtown Hillsborough
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 4th in River Park\, Hillsborough\, for a celebration of community\, history\, and culture. Featuring live music\, demos\, craft and food vendors\, kids’ activities\, and more! Presented by the Town of Hillsborough in partnership with Orange County. \nMore event details here: https://artsorange.org/july4/  \n  \nNO COOLERS | NO PETS/DOGS (Service animals are welcome at the festival in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA))
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/together-we-are-america-celebrating-community-history-and-culture-in-downtown-hillsborough/
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Era Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Revolutionary Era guided walking tour of Hillsborough’s historic district! \nExperience 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. \nThis is a two-hour\, in-person walking tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle (and your curiosity)! Visitors participating in the tour can meet on the front porch of the Visitor Center before the tour begin. \nTickets are $20 per person and can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/revolutionary-era-walking-tour
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/revolutionary-era-walking-tour/2026-07-04/2/
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:FREE LINE DANCING
DESCRIPTION:Join in the FREE FUN with KatMoves Travelling Studio! Line Dancing for all skill levels. We introduce easy-to-follow footwork\, practice patterns and dance\, dance\, dance!\nKat is Dance Masters of America and Carolina Dance Masters tested and certified since 1980. Your feet are in good hands!\nDancing is one of the most popular ways to maintain balance\, coordination\, range of motion and cognitive capabilities.\nCome STAY YOUNG with us and have some “fun with benefits” while you are at it!\n*(tip jar for those who wish to contribute but not required! A portion of intake benefits Snow Approach Foundation community fundraising.)
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/free-line-dancing/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Snow Approach Foundation\, 133 East King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Fundraiser,Health and wellness,Recreation,Wellness
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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/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-09/
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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/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-10/
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SUMMARY:Embracing Tranquility
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility\, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella\, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th. \nAn opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 26th from 6-9pm. During the art walk the Jackson Street Band will play live music on the front patio. \nThe show will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday\, July 11th at 4pm. \nGlass artist Mark Kinsella explores the paradox of glass: a material born of intense heat and violent transformation that\, once cooled\, possesses a profound\, silent clarity. Using kiln-forming techniques\, Kinsella creates calm suspended moments in time that he calls his “meditation on stillness.”\nSays Kinsella\, “Each piece is a study in balance. The fluidity of the glass contrasts with its solid form; the warmth of the kiln gives way to the cool touch of the finished surface. Through layering\, texture\, and color\, I attempt to translate the intangible feeling of tranquility into a tangible object. My goal is to create a space for the viewer to stop\, look\, and simply be.” \nIn his work\, sculptor Jason Smith invites viewers to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. “Metal has been my primary medium for 30 years and this exhibition is my personal meditation on finding peace amid the noise of daily life\,” says Smith. “Each piece is an invitation to embrace stillness without emptiness\, strength without tension\, and serenity in simplicity.”\nIn this show Smith collaborates with Kinsella to create metal sculptures with fused-glass elements\, exploring the quiet strength found in balance\, flow\, and stillness\, and allowing translucent color and captured light to soften the rigidity of the steel. Serenity is not static\, but something that reveals itself gradually through light and reflection. \nFor artist Jude Lobe creating art for this show has also been a way of embraceing serenity\, and she hopes viewing her work will produce these same calm\, peaceful feelings. Her landscape paintings take us to places of quiet reflection. Her totems recall the Native Americans’ philosophy of man as part of nature\, and her enamels remind us of the things in nature that bring us joy. \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, sculpture\, photography\, glass arts\, jewelry\, turned wood\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, scratchboard\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/embracing-tranquility/2026-07-11/
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