Bynum Front Porch Live Winter Music Series FEB. 20, 7-8:30 p.m.
This installment of the Bynum Front Porch Music Series features banjo player, singer and songwriter Joe Newberry livestreamed on Facebook from the Bynum General Store. Joe was a frequent guest on “A Prairie Home Companion,” a weekly radio show that ended in 2016, and has toured with musicians including Mike Compton and April Verch. bynumfrontporch.org
Beads & Bling ... It’s a Mardi Gras Thing FEB. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
2019’s Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by Siler City Parks and Recreation.
Carolina Tiger Rescue hosts a Mardi
Gras-themed virtual auction benefiting the animals (including lions, tigers, leopards and more) at its Pittsboro sanctuary. The event captures the spirit of its annual Black Tie & Tails Ball with plenty of surprises and family-friendly entertainment. Proceeds from the auction help the rescue continue to care for its animals and provide educational programming on conservation. Tickets are required. carolinatigerrescue.org
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What Grows Together: Wine and Cheese Class MARCH 7, 5 p.m.
The first installment in a series of classes hosted by Fearrington Village at The Garden Terrace, this course will cover classic wine and cheese pairings sourced from the same regions in France. In-person tickets include six wines and a food pairing. Online ticket holders will receive wine only and can participate through Zoom. fearrington.com
Big Night In for the Arts MARCH 11, 7-8 p.m.
partners with Durham Arts Council, Orange County Arts Commission and United Arts Council to raise nearly $1 million during this regional fundraiser broadcasted and livestreamed via WRAL. The event features performances from local and national
Chatham Arts Council
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talents such as Pittsboro’s Mike Wiley, addresses the impact of COVID-19 on the arts and highlights the missions of the four organizations. Funds benefit local nonprofit arts and culture organizations to assist in their recovery and reentry post-pandemic. bignightin.org
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
MARCH 27, 10 a.m. (egg hunt begins at 11 a.m.) Siler City Parks and Recreation hosts its annual Easter egg hunt at the Bray Park Sports Complex in Siler City. The event includes games, music, a visit from the Easter Bunny and of course, a hunt for nearly 6,000 eggs. Tickets are not required. Check online for details and updates, as the specifics are subject to change due to COVID-19. silercity.org CM