FALL ARTS
CALENDAR Check out a new exhibit called “Corrientes Latinas” on display at the Smelt Art Gallery that showcases Latin American artists like Pepe Caudillo and Peter Marin as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Sept. 1-Oct. 29; theplantnc.com/smeltartgallery Every Saturday at 2 p.m. in September, there will be a free reception during the Come Out and Play sculpture show at 150 Wild Horse Run in Pittsboro with live music, food and art. What began as a show to honor those affected by 9/11 has continued to promote kindness and the arts in the community for 21 consecutive years. Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24; comeoutandplay.info
CAN’T MISS CONCERTS, EVENTS AND MORE C O M P I L E D B Y C A I T LY N YA E D E
The Red Truck Bakery owner Brian Noyes will speak with culinary author Sheri Castle at McIntyre’s Books about the comfort food traditions of the Blue Ridge Mountains and his bakery in Marshall, Virginia. Learn about corn crabcakes, Virginia peanut pie and other recipes in his new book, “The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook.” Sept. 10; mcintyresbooks.com Mystery lovers won’t want to miss author Craig Johnson, who will discuss “Hell and Back,” the newest installment of his New York Times bestselling “Longmire” series, in an afternoon event at McIntyre’s Books. Learn about the newest adventures of Walt Longmire in this western fiction that serves as the inspiration for the Netflix original series, “Longmire.” Sept. 11; mcintyresbooks.com
Save the date for a weekend of music, dancing and camping at the Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention. This three-day event at Shakori Hills Community Arts Center showcases the best local talents on the fiddle, banjo and more. Try out clogging or a new instrument at one of the many workshops and enjoy concerts, dances, old-fashioned family activities, craft vendors and more. Sept. 15-17; hoppinjohn.org The Hispanic Liaison hosts the ninth Hispanic Heritage Fiesta in Siler City for Hispanic Heritage Month. This free, outdoor celebration on North Chatham Avenue will have folklore dance performances, games and activities, a parade of traditional Latin American and quinceanera outfits and more.
Jump in on the Fun
BOUNCING BULLDOGS FUN + FOCUS + FRIENDS
Jump rope classes & camps for all ages For more information and to register, go to:
bouncingbulldogs.org | 919.493.7992 38
CHATHAM MAGAZINE
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022