August 6th, 2010
Join us for this holiday weekend’s variety show that will celebrate the start of the new school year! The show’s two acts feature two very popular local music teachers; the Scroggs Elementary music teacher, Sheila Fleming in her group Trilogy, and the Culbreth Middle School music teacher, Mr. Jones, headlining the Michael D. Jones Jazz Trio. The music will begin at 7:00pm.
This will be a fun evening for the whole family, so we’re encouraging everybody to come early (around 5:30 pm) to bring a picnic and socialize, and play games on the Green before the concert. We’ll provide balls, hula hoops and our ‘corn hole’ bean bag toss game.
The Tumble Gym is organizing a school supply drive to benefit needy local children, so please bring along any extra school supplies that you wish to donate. SPECIAL NOTE: The Tumble Gym will match your donations, to double the benefits to local schoolkids!
FREE EVENT!
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August 2nd, 2010
The legendary N.C. Beach Music band is returning to Southern Village for a special concert to benefit CASTLE (The Center for the Acquisition of Spoken Language Through Listening Enrichment), part of the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Otolaryngology. With funding from a variety of public and private sources, the center provides assistance to hearing impaired children.
The evening will include a Silent Auction, fun activities for kids of all ages, plus the Nomads playing 3 sets of their signature upbeat Soul/ R & B/ Beach sound. You’ll dance to the music, all while helping a great cause!
Please note the special start time: 6:00pm on Sunday.
NO COVER CHARGE, BUT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
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August 2nd, 2010
Are you ready for an evening of high energy country-rock music at its finest? Come out to see the extraordinarily talented and entertaining David Dyer & The Crooked Smile Band rock Southern Village!
David Dyer & The Crooked Smile Band (CSB) are a diverse group of veteran musicians who play their own style of bluegrass-dusted “porch-rock”, fusing Byrd-like vocal harmonies with Prine-like storytelling that is sometimes humorous, sometimes guttural, but always honest.
CSB has been crafting roots-inspired music since December 1999, released an independent CD in the Fall of 2000, and are now out supporting frontman and principal songwriter David Glenn Dyer’s latest record, “Crossroads Grocery,” currently receiving international recognition.
Witness one of their high-octane live performances, described by one music writer as “Hank Sr. meets the Beatles”, and it is obvious that this band
truly loves what they do. The band is made up of:
David Dyer on lead vocals, acoustic guitars, & blues harp
Jim Crew on keyboards & background vocals
Allyn Love on pedal steel guitar & dobro
Bernie Petteway on electric guitars
Ken Weigand on bass & background vocals
Francis Dyer on drums & percussion
'Debut' CD by Crooked Smile Band
This is a “do not miss” concert! No cover charge
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August 2nd, 2010
Southern Village favorite Laura Ridgeway is coming back with her highly entertaining show featuring pop & jazz standards. This popular vocalist brings to life the great songs of the past. From high energy dance tunes to mellow, nostalgic favorites, she and her talented accompanist combine jazz, swing, oldies, pop, blues– along with original pieces – to offer classy, upbeat performances that will appeal to all.
Vocalist Laura Ridgeway
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic, and prepare to have a great evening.
NO COVER CHARGE
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August 2nd, 2010
Tad Dreis in concert
Tad Dreis plays folk-pop music with heart and a sense of humor, plus a rocking harmonica. Since 2001, he has released four original albums that alternate between folky storysongs and acoustic power-pop.
Tad grew up in Texas and graduated high school on the Outer Banks before attending UNC. Over the last few years, Tad has maintained a local performing and teaching presence in Carrboro, while also touring college campuses from the East Coast to the Midwest.
He recorded his most recent album, 2009’s “The Reluctant Hook (and the day that caught it),” with producer Jeff Crawford at Arbor Ridge Studios, plus backing from members of the local bands Tripp, Luego, and Sweater Weather.
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs or blankets for this evening of music and fun on the lawn, featuring Tad on guitar, harmonicas and vocals, accompanied by Seth Barden on upright bass.
NO COVER CHARGE
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July 28th, 2010
Act One Act Now Theatre Company presents ‘Improvisation of Alice in Wonderland’ in Southern Village this evening (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:00 pm each night. The play will take place on the stage on the Village Green on Market Street in Southern Village.
Alice & The Queen from Act One Act Now Theatre
In celebration of this spirited production, Ship-N-Shop Village Mart will be selling an original ‘Alice in Wonderland’ print at the ticket tent adjacent to the stage, starting at about 6:00 pm both nights.
Tonight only, the artist Alli Brooks will be on hand to sign her prints, which will be specially priced for the signing event. Her large ‘Alice in Wonderland’ print, will be available for $20 (normally $30), and the smaller ‘Tea Party Balloon’ print, normally $15, will be $10 this evening.
'Alice in Wonderland' print by Alli Brooks
'Tea Party Balloon' print by Alli Brooks
ADMISSION TO PLAY: $5.00/PERSON
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July 26th, 2010
Enjoy the ’sweetest country you’ve ever heard’, when John Howie Jr and The Sweethearts take the stage in Southern Village on Sunday evening, August 1st, playing their own brand of Classic Country and Honky-Tonk music. The band is made up of renowned musicians John Howie Jr on vocals & acoustic guitar, Billie Feather on vocals, banjo, & upright bass, and Nathan Golub on pedal steel guitar.
John Howie Jr & The Sweethearts
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/jhjandthesweethearts#ixzz0unlheJ9O
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July 23rd, 2010
Hindugrass bringing their unique musical blend to
Southern Village
Friday, September 3rd, 6:30 pm (Before the movie)
We were all disappointed when the previously scheduled Hindugrass performance had to be cancelled due to rain. We’re fortunate now to have another chance to hear them in concert.
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, in advance of this evening’s movie on the lawn. It’s an open seating event; bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, and food and beverages of your choice.
NO COVER CHARGE FOR THE CONCERT, but $4.00 charge if you decide to stay to see the evening’s feature movie, ‘Inception’.
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July 21st, 2010
Esparanza 5K Benefit Race
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 am
Southern Village in Chapel Hill
“Esparanza” is the Spanish word for “hope”, and in September, communities around the world will run and walk together in friendship, hope and solidarity to support the children and families of Safe Passage. Safe Passage is an US-based humanitarian organization dedicated to bring hope and opportunity to the children of the Guatemala City garbage dump community. Born from the passionate vision of a single person, Hanley Denning, Safe Passage today channels the efforts of teachers, staff, volunteers and supporters to turn the dream of education into reality for hundreds of Guatemala’s poorest and most marginalized children.
To learn more about Safe Passage, go to www.safepassage.org
To register for the race, go to www.safepassage.org/5K or www.active.com
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July 21st, 2010
Join us for a great community event, a Battle of the Bands fund raiser to support Orange County Partnership for Young Children’s (OCPYC) programs- part of the statewide Smart Start initiative which creates, funds, and supports early childhood health and education programs. All proceeds benefit the many programs that OCPYC funds throughout Orange County.
In addition to youth and adult bands performing all afternoon, the highlight of the event will be a performance at 5:00 pm by headlining band, Schooner.
Location: The Village Green on Market Street in Southern Village, Chapel Hill
Admission Fees:
Pre-Sale Ticket Purchase (by October 16):
Adults $10, Children 10 & under $3, Family of 4 $20
Day of Ticket Purchase:
Adults $12, Children $5, Family $25
Contact Info:
Patrick McIntyre, 919-967-9091, pmcintyre@orangesmartstart.org, or go to www.orangesmartstart.org for more information or to purchase your tickets.
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