Southern Village Marketplace

The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking input from the public during the week of June 1st through 7th  for its Sustainable Community Visioning Task Force.  Please get involved either by attending a community forum, completing a survey at www.townofchapelhill.org or by visiting a “Visioning Station.” 

On Thursday, June 4th, a Visioning Station will be set up at the Southern Village Farmers Market.  To participate, please come out and draw or write your values and visions for our Town on paper that will be provided at the station.  This is your chance to get involved in helping to shape the future of our wonderful town.  The event will take place during the regular Farmers Market hours from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

Please click on http://www.townofchapelhill.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2645 to learn more about this project.

Local band Blue Diablo brings its swinging boogie and blues sound to Southern Village this coming Sunday at 7:00.  Influenced by John Lee Hooker, J.B. Hutto, Hound Dog Taylor and other blues greats, they’ll rock the Village with their original songs, mixed up with covers of classic works by B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Johnny Cash & Hank.  

So gather some friends, grab a blanket and picnic, and come out to experience the holiday weekend fun!

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY OF PERFORMERS
Sheila Warner and Richard and Brooksie Edwards first met in 1998, when Sheila was a finalist in the Triangle Folk Music Society’s first songwriting contest.  Over the next two years, they shared the stage at local coffee houses and showcases, until their fate as a trio was sealed when they moved in across the street from one another in June of 2000.  They have been performing together ever since, developing a loyal following for their blend of swing and folk; standards and originals; three-part harmonies and solo performances.  

Their name comes from the blend of three singer-songwriters who have, each in their own right, developed followings over the years.  Sheila Warner performed as part of the popular Midwest trio, Maxton Bay, and has won wide recognition and acclaim for her songwriting.  Brooksie Edwards was one-half of the duo , Sage & Sweetgrass, and has performed at numerous festivals in the New England area, while Richard Edwards had been a regular part of the local music scene for several years before Trilogy came together.  Between them, they have had a representative in the finals of the NC Songwriters’ Cooperative Songwriting Contest four of the contest’s initial six years—with Sheila and Richard having made the finals twice each.  Sheila is currently finishing work on a CD.  Richard’s first recording, Space & Time, was released in 2001. 

SPECIAL NOTE
Sheila Fleming is the Music Specialist at Mary Scroggs Elementary School.  This concert is a great opportunity for her current and former students and their families to see her in concert!

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Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
Sunday, May 10, 7 p.m.

The ArtsCenter and Southern Village are teaming up to present another fantastic Mother’s Day Concert On The Green at Southern Village: award-winning acoustic and electric Blues duo Paul Rishell and Annie Raines! She’s the “queen of the blues harmonica” with a heck of a voice. He works magic with his slide and National guitar. Their new live CD, “A Night In Woodstock” features special guests John Sebastian and Bruce Katz. Annie will be giving a Blues Harmonica for Women workshop at 2 p.m. Please email ArtsCenter Concerts & Facility Director Tess Mangum Ocaña concerts@artscenterlive.org for more information. Pinetop Perkins says “she plays so good it hurts!” www.paulandannie.com.

Tickets to concert only: $10 each or family/friends pack of four for $30

Women’s Blues Harmonica Workshop fee is $40 and includes a ticket to the show!

Annie Raines Blues Harmonica Workshop for Women!

Sunday, May 10, 2-3:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered why there aren’t more female harmonica players? Would you like to be able to make music wherever you go, with the world’s most expressive and portable instrument? Looking for something fun to do for your mom on Mother’s Day? If you’ve always wanted to learn the harmonica, but aren’t sure whether it’s right for you, this is a unique opportunity to try it out in a gathering for girls and women only, taught by W.C. Handy Award-winning harmonica player, Annie Raines. You’ll learn the elements of good harmonica technique: single notes, chord rhythms, and basic blues structure, practice some familiar tunes, and begin improvising. No previous musical experience is necessary–all you need is the desire to play. Raines has been acclaimed as the world’s foremost female blues harpist. Her influences include the giants of Chicago-style and country blues-style harmonica, including Sonny Terry and Little Walter. She has played with James Cotton, Lazy Lester, Kim Wilson, John Sebastian, and Susan Tedeschi. Raines has toured and recorded with her partner, Paul Rishell, for the last 16 years and teaches private students at home in Boston, MA. For this workshop, you’ll need only a 10-hole, diatonic harmonica, in the key of C. Marine Band and Blues Harp brand are $28 at the Music Loft in Carrboro and other less expensive brands are available as well. If you’re interested in getting a head start, a book, How to Play the Pocket Harmonica, by Pickow & Shulman, is available online for under $10. ONE WORKSHOP FEE SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO A RISING HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR OR SENIOR. Please email ArtsCenter Concerts & Facility Director Tess Mangum Ocaña concerts@artscenterlive.org for more information.

Tickets to evening concert only: $10 each or family/friends pack of four for $30

Women’s Blues Harmonica Workshop fee is $40 and includes a ticket to the show!

Tess Mangum Ocaña
Concerts & Facility Director

The ArtsCenter
300-G East Main St.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON BLUEGRASS

Noon – 5:00 pm, Saturday, May 16 

“Bluegrass Heart:  A Benefit for Jan Johansson” will  be held on the Village Green on Saturday, May 16^th from Noon to 5:00 pm.  Performers include Jim Watson, Bill Hicks, Joe Newberry, Danny Gotham, Armand Lenchek, Jan Johansson, David DiGiuseppe plus surprise guests.

The event is a benefit to help local bluegrass musician Jan Johansson, a legendary fiddle player, who has racked up extensive medical bills from a chronic heart condition.  Jan has been playing bluegrass music since the 70’s and has been a part of the local music scene since the mid-1980’s. He is a dedicated family man who gives much to the community, especially the local music community, and we are pleased to be able to help him. 

The suggested donation for the event is $5.00, and you’ll get your money’s worth with an afternoon of great music and fun!  Bring a picnic, or pick up some lunch at one of our 7 local food establishments, and get ready to kick back and have fun. In the event of rain, the event will be held at 610 Market Street in Southern Village, next to La Vita Dolce Espresso & Gelato Cafe, adjacent to the Village Green. 

Please visit myspace.com/johanssonsacousticmusic.com for more information about Jan and his music.  Go to www.southernvillage.com for a complete listing of all of our events, including this summer’s Outdoor Music Series and the Lumina Theatre’s Outdoor Movie schedule.

Contact bcarr@mcarolina.com with any questions.

Beverly L. Carr

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Market Street at Southern Village