Visit Ship-N-Shop Village Mart to see a variety of works by local artists–hand-crafted jewelry, prints, paintings, greeting cards, pottery and more. Ship-N-Shop is now featuring two ‘Alice in Wonderland’-themed pen-and-ink prints by Alli Brooks. The Alice in Wonderland print is $30 and the Tea Party Balloon print is $15.
Market Street at Southern Village is bringing back the incomparable Tres Chicas in a repeat outdoor concert on Thursday, June 17th at 7:00pm. Tres Chicas is the widely renowned trio formed by Lynn Blakey, Caitlin Cary, and Tonya Lamm, legendary female alt-country singer-songwriters originally from the Raleigh area. The three women, who are friends, previously played with other bands before getting together in 2004 to record and perform. Their performances are acclaimed for distinct vocal harmonies which are showcased in the trio’s original songs. Their Southern Village show will be an acoustic performance, with just the three ladies.
Location: This open seating, outdoor concert will be held on the stage at the Village Green in Southern Village. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and can bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages from any of the Southern Village food establishments.
RAIN LOCATION: Christ United Methodist Church in Southern Village.
Cover charge: $5, at the gate.
The Southern Village Summer Music Series continues through September 18th with concerts every Sunday evening at 7:00, plus additional dates. There is a small admission fee for several of our concerts, but most have no cover charge. Please visit us online at southernvillage.com for a complete listing of the Music Series, with additional information posted each week.
Contact bcarr@mcarolina.com with any questions.
Beverly L. Carr
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Market Street at Southern Village
919.969.7301 x231
Hindugrass bringing their unique musical blend to
Southern Village
Sunday, June 13, 7:00pm
Hindugrass was formed in 1998 to create a blend of classical and folk music from northern India with traditional folk and bluegrass music from the southeastern U.S. The group will delight your ears as they combine the melodic and rhythmic structures of the ragas of Hindustan with songs from the Appalachian tradition.
Band members have been influenced by a wide variety of world music genres, and between them, play dozens of different and often exotic instruments, ranging from keyboards, bass, violin and bassoon to jaw harp, tabla, sarod, and many, many others.
You’ll enjoy the mix of the familiar with sounds from a diversity of global musical sources, as the group plays music composed by its own members.
The concert is being presented outdoors on the Village Green in Southern Village, Chapel Hill. It’s an open seating concert; bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, and food and beverages of your choice.
NO COVER CHARGE
Please contact bcarr@mcarolina for further information, or call 919-969-7301 x231.
GRAVY BOYS IN SOUTHERN VILLAGE
The Gravy Boys will perform their special brand of Acoustic Americana in Southern Village on Sunday, June 6. Featuring heartfelt vocal harmonies, boot-stomping rhythms, and lively stage shenanigans, their high energy show will provide an evening of great entertainment. Their music has been influenced by a wide spectrum of traditional American artists, from the traditional American catalog of the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Woody Guthrie, the Maddox Brothers and Ralph Stanley, to the classic elements of Hank Williams, the Louvin Brothers, George Jones, the Everly Brothers, Gram Parsons and Bob Dylan to the modern perspectives of artists such as Steve Earle, Tom Waits, Ryan Adams and the Avett Brothers. The Gravy Boys take old-time themes and bring them into the present day, with an authentic passion that will resonate with all. They’ll delight you with their music, while tickling your funny bone with their zany antics.
Besides performing at many venues, including the renowned Merlefest, the band has also been heard on WUNC’s ‘Back Porch Music’ and even on NPR’s ‘Car Talk’. They’ve released 2 CD’s of original music, with a third on the way.
Grab your lawn chairs or blankets, bring a picnic, and join us for this special evening of music and laughter!
GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE BAND ‘BETTER OFF DEAD’
TO PLAY IN SOUTHERN VILLAGE THIS SUNDAY
Celebrate the unofficial opening weekend of summer with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead Tribute Band ‘Better Off Dead’, this Sunday at 7:00pm. The Grateful Dead style jam band played here last year, and is returning by popular demand.
Better Off Dead was formed in 2008 to celebrate the music, philosophy and spirit of the Grateful Dead, paying homage to the music of the Dead, while not necessarily re-creating every note played by the original group. All of the ‘Better Off Dead’ band members are seasoned musicians with experience playing in bands in many parts of the country. Two of the founding players in the band are lead vocalist Whitney Pearsall, who’s been performing since childhood, and guitarist Rich Saltz who’s experienced over 150 Grateful Dead shows, and whose playing style is heavily influenced by Jerry’s Garcia’s music. Rounding out the band are Jeff Brown on guitar, Brant Kay on keyboards and shared lead vocals, Chris O’Hara on bass and Lars Hartmann on drums. Combined, the group produces an intricate and creative mix of sound, heavily influenced by the Grateful Dead.
Plan on a Sunday evening of Music on the Green with the Galen Kipar Project, the innovative, convention-defying band out of Asheville, brought back to our venue by popular demand. Featuring singer/songwriter/composer/ guitar & harmonica playing Galen Kipar, along with Jon Morrow on 8 string guitar-bass and Jeremy Young on drums and percussion, the group has its roots in blues, jazz, and world beat rhythms.
Asheville’s small-scale symphony, otherwise known as the Galen Kipar Project, will delight your ears with its innovative fusion of folk, classical, jazz and blues, while engaging your mind with their lyrics. Their songs have been described as “complex yet accessible, cohesive and poignant, experimental folk masterpieces.”
The Galen Kipar Project has played extensively to rave reviews all over the southeast, and more recently has performed at the revered Knitting Factory in Brooklyn and as far away as San Francisco. In 2009 they played to a jam-packed, toe-tapping crowd at the Kennedy Center’s renowned Millennium Stage in Washington, DC
This concert is FREE. You’re encouraged to buy some food and beverages from one of our Southern Village restaurants or Weaver Street Market, or bring your own picnic. Bring along your lawn chairs or blankets and get ready to relax and spend your Sunday evening with some unique and enjoyable music.
To learn more about The Galen Kipar Project and their upcoming album, and to hear some of their music, visit www.galenkipar.com. This concert is just one of the events in the Southern Village Outdoor Summer Music Series, which presents concerts every Sunday night through September 12th and additional concerts on other evenings. Please click on the Movies/Music tab for a complete listing of the Music Series, with additional information posted each week.
DETAILS:
Date & Time: Sunday, May 23 at 7:00pm
Location: The Village Green in Southern Village, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
More: Open seating, outdoor performance; bring your own lawn chair or blanket
Rain Announcement: In the event of foul weather, please check back here at 4:00 on Sunday for any news about a rain cancellation.
NO COVER CHARGE
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Tomato Variety plus Red, White & Blue Potatoes in honor of Independence Day, from Driftwood Gardens
This Sunday, local music enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see renowned musician Claudia Schmidt in a rare appearance in the southeast. Schmidt, a singer/songwriter/guitar- & dulcimer-player is known for concerts that transport the listener through the interweaving of her music with anecdotal storytelling.
Schmidt has recorded 14 albums with mostly original music, influenced by folk, jazz and blues traditions. She regularly travels and performs both nationally and internationally, but rarely visits this part of the country. We’re privileged to be able to present this talented and engaging performer in concert on the Village Green in Southern Village at 7:00 this Sunday, May 16th.
Admission is $5 at the gate.
Visit http://www.claudiaschmidt.com/ for more information about the performer and her music, or contact bcarr@mcarolina.com with other questions.
We’ve made a big change to this year’s Farmers’ Market, moving its location to Aberdeen Drive between the parking lot and the stage. Opening day at the 2010 Southern Village Farmers Market brought out lots of fresh strawberries, all types of greens, meat, gorgeous flowers, wine & baked goods, from some of our favorite farmers from last year, plus Ben Whatley, who’s new to the market. We saw many customers who were familiar from last year, plus lots of new faces.
In more news about the Southern Village Farmers’ Market, Seth Kingsbury, chef and proprietor of local restaurant Pazzo, has decided to have Pazzo underwrite the entire season of the Market. The delicious items on Pazzo’s menu are heavily dependent upon the use of local produce.
The opening market had musical entertainment from ‘Touch of Brass’, a brass quintet, plus the Culbreth Middle School chorus, led by the energetic, inspiring and talented Mr. Michael Jones.
KidsZone attracted a lot of families who brought their kids out to play in our new, delightfully shaded location while enjoying free samples of strawberries.
Culbreth Chorus led by Mr. Michael Jones at 2010 Farmers' Market
KidsZone 2010, 'Touch of Brass' quintet, Strawberry Tasting Table
What a fun day Arts On The Green was! The artists displayed an appealing selection of hand-created items, ranging from whimsical craft pieces and prints, to fine art, jewelry and furniture. Ambience was provided by musical groups Volunteer Brass Choir, North Columbia, Southern Routes and Chatham County Slim & Papa Mike. The Triangle Youth Ballet brought an afternoon of eclectic and very entertaining dance performances. Children were inspired to dabble with the art supplies that they found on the Kids Art Experience Table. Even the weather cooperated!
A great time was had by all, and the artists and performers are enthusiastic about returning next year. Once we set a date for next year, we’ll post it here!
We want to thank the many people who made this day possible–Deb Harris, Carolyn Doyle and Larry Favorite of the Orange County Artists Guild for organizing the event, all of the artists who displayed their gorgeous creations, Lauren Lorentz de Haas, the energetic and resourceful leader of the Triangle Youth Ballet, all of the dancers and musicians who performed, the Southern Village business people who volunteered to help run the event, the community volunteers, and officer Phil Smith of the Chapel Hill Police Department. Danny Gotham and his crew worked hard to ensure that our sound system was perfect all day. We of course also want to thank Market Street residents for their patience and cooperation as we closed off some of their usual parking spaces for the day and wreaked havoc with their traffic patterns. We appreciate all of your cheerful efforts!