Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:29:57 -0500
From: Lesley Landis <lllgraphicdesign@gmail.com>
Subject: ChathamArts and You!

The Chatham County Arts Council (“ChathamArts”) is actively seeking applicants to serve on our Board of Directors.

ChathamArts is a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire creative expression and celebrate our county’s heritage and identity through cultural activities that make Chatham County a vibrant place to live and visit.

Individuals interested in board membership are encouraged to visit the ChathamArts website for more information. If you have questions, contact Executive Director Molly Matlock at 919-542-0394 (email:
info@chathamarts.com) or e-mail president, Lesley Landis at lllgraphicdesign@gmail.com

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Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:57:04 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: ChathamArts Presents: “All the Real Girls”

ChathamArts Presents: “All the Real Girls”
Sustainable Cinema for October 2011
Tuesday, October 25th, 7 pm • Fearrington Barn / $5 at door

Abundant Tarheel connections and present day huge stars are in Green’s 2003 small town love story that was awarded a Special Jury Prize at SUNDANCE 2003. David Gordon Green directed this drama about two people entering into a mature romantic relationship — the sort that neither has been accustomed to. Rated R for some language and sexuality.

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Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:28:51 -0400
From: Gwendolen Gray
Subject: Awesome ChathamArts Classes!!

For Fall 2011, ChathamArts is offering the following classes:
Unless otherwise indicated, all classes are held at the Community Center in Briar Chapel.

For class cost, more info or to register, visit  http://www.chathamarts.org/classes-camps/

• Intro to Improvisational Acting
Instructor: Anoushka Brod of Transactor’s Improv and City of Medicine
Fall Series for Beginning and Intermediate Improv, Actors, Ages 16+
Dates: Wednesdays, September 7-October 12, 7-9pm

• Advanced Improvisationa Performance 
Instructor: Anoushka Brod of Transactor’s Improv and City of Medicine
Dates: Thursdays, September 8-October 13, 7-9 pm

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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:48:06 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Arts Action Alert: Emerging Artists Grants

Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants are annual career development project grants of up to $1,500 for artists living in Chatham and surrounding counties.

Are you a Chatham County artist who needs funds for

• Travel – to specific workshops, auditions, retreats or seminars; or to do research intrinsic to your art form?

• Services – rental of equipment or facilities for presentation or creation of a new work?

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Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 19:14:43 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: ChathamArts Board of Directors

The Chatham County Arts Council (“ChathamArts”) is actively recruiting candidates for our Board of Directors.

As the designated county partner for the NC Arts Council, ChathamArts provides cultural and educational opportunities to enrich the quality of life in Chatham County via artistic and educational programming.

Individuals interested in building and promoting Chatham County’s creative culture, and enhancing the livability of our community via the arts will complete an application, available at “Membership on the Board of Directors”  http://www.chathamarts.org/aboutus.html  and mail it to ChathamArts P.O. Box 418, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

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Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 16:16:35 -0400
From: Linda Booker
Subject: May Moonshine Movies & Music with ChathamArts

ChathamArts Sustainable Cinema Presents

MAY MOONSHINE MOVIES & MUSIC!  Special Event – Tuesday May 24th -  7:30 PM

Fearrington Village Barn,  Admission $10 adults/$5 students, Cash Bar  & Concessions

THE LAST ONE by Neal Hutcheson:  Legendary moonshiner Popcorn Sutton  makes his final run in this 2009 Emmy Award Winning documentary

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Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:16:32 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: ClydeFEST Gratitude

ChathamArts’ 10th Annual ClydeFEST Kids Carnival was a terrific, one-of-a-kind, authentic Chatham County experience for people of all ages.

Congratulations to C. Carter who won the critter raffle, as well as the Murphy family of Pittsboro and Clayton family of Cary who were high bidders in the Critter Auctions.

ChathamArts is very grateful to the volunteers, food vendors, and local organizations who joined us in making Sunday’s ClydeFEST such a memorable day. The event was a terrific example of collaboration among town and county staff, and non-profit organizations and for-profit enterprises in support of the arts.

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:20:52 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Learn about Chatham Co.

Want to…
- learn more about Chatham County?
- meet new people?
- use skills you already have or learn new ones?
- be involved in one of the most vibrant aspects of Chatham County social life?

ChathamArts engages a passionate and dedicated crew of volunteers. Join us!
Examples of volunteer roles include, but are not limited to: serving on committees, assisting with administration projects, staffing various performances and special events, assisting with fund-raising projects, and more.

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Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 21:16:12 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Color Kids Clyde Critters Music Art Fun

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Save the date for ChathamArts’ 10th Annual ClydeFEST
Sat., April 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bynum Ball Park
(Rain Date: Sun., April 17 1-5pm)
Admission: $3 children under 12 / $7 adults

More info at     www.clydefest.org

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Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:04:01 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Celebrating Women’s History Month

Before Pamela Baldwin in Pittsboro, Helen Buckner or Mary Helen Moody in Siler City, Sally Kost or Pam Stewart in Chatham County, there was Betty Ann Knudson in Wake County.

In recognition of Women’s History Month, ChathamArts Sustainable Cinema Series presents “Show Up, Speak Out: The Public Life of Betty Ann Knudsen” a documentary film about a North Carolina woman who made and changed history in our state.

Tues. March 29th, 7pm at Fearrington Village Barn, Pittsboro. $5 at door

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