|
April 8, 2003
|
|||||||
Beat the Rain, Experience the Festivities! |
Design a new Logo for The Chatham Arts! Winner Receives dinner for two! The Chatham County Arts Council is changing its' name to "The Chatham Arts," and needs a new logo to go with the new name! The new logo should reflect the great diversity of the Chatham art community. Please submit as many entrees as you like. Winner receives a free dinner for two at the General Store Cafe! Employment Available at the General Store Café! General Store Café needs a few more people for various positions and shifts. Come work in a fun and exciting environment! Previous restaurant or cafe experience a big plus. Please email Joyce at joyce@thegeneralstorecafe.com for an employment form or just come by and talk to us. We are looking for folks that love and care for the place as much as we all do. The Store is a growing, exciting place to work! |
Tonight - "Family Night Tuesdays" presents World Music by Amy Glicklich and Good Ol’ Old Time Music by Turtle Island Dream! Get a glimpse of two Shakori Hills Music Festival performers at the General Store tonight, April 8. Turtle Island Dream will play Old Time music from 6:00-7:00pm. Then Amy Glicklich will follow, playing from 7:00pm-8:00pm, taking you on a musical journey around the world..
She will take you on a musical journey around the world with songs from Tibet, Africa, India, Andalusia, Latin America, Spain, Israel, Palestine, Corsica, Ireland, the Iroquois nation and many more. Her second CD, "Liberacion- The Sounds of San Lucas," was recorded one year ago in Guatemala with 600 school children. Liberacion is a benefit CD of which 100% of the proceeds go to the children, school and community of San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala. The CD features twenty Latin American songs, sung in Spanish, of devotion, justice, peace and liberation theology. It is a true gift for all to share! Your purchase directly helps the people of San Lucas. For more information on her cds, please visit: www.amyglicklich.com and www.liberacion-cd.com. If you can't make it tonight, though, be sure to catch them plus 40 other great bands at the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival, April 10-13. Music starts Thursday at 2:00pm and doesn't stop until Sunday evening. For more information on the festival, visit: www.grassrootsfest.org. |
|||||
Catch the Haw River Spirit at the General Store Café!
The Haw River Festival is a traveling, solar-powered, environmental education extravaganza for children and communities in the Haw River Watershed. Educators, performers and river lovers, both young and old, work together to help people from the area discover the wonders of the river. In small groups led by seasoned volunteers, the visitors can experience a variety of hands-on stations along the river banks. The interdisciplinary program features activites to demonstrate environmental concepts, stream monitoring, cultural history, river walks, wildlife, music and storytelling. The Haw River Festival crew are folks from the community including environmental educators, scientists, storytellers, musicians, artists, parents, woodsmen and activists. They nurture in the children a sense of wonder about the natural world and to foster a sense of connection and stewardship for the Haw River watershed.
Mark your Calendars!- The Haw River Assembly Fundraiser Event at the General Store Café with Festival Performers and Giant Puppets! - April 18th
From April 20 through May 10, a crew of educators, performers and river lovers will bring a hands on Learning Celebration to over 1500 school children from the seven counties the river connects. The goal of the Festival is to provide a direct river experience for the children and inspire a sense of responsibility for its protection. | |||||||
Let us fulfill your Catering Needs! Call us at (919) 542-2432 or email us at info@thegeneralstorecafe.com if you would like us to suggest some delicious dishes for your event! | |||||||
THIS WEEK's MUSIC EVENTS ! Tuesday, April 8 - Turtle Island Dream (Old Time Music)
6:00-7:00pm Amy Glicklich is visiting us from upstate NY, here only for a few short weeks with the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival. She sings songs from both near and far, and will be sharing some of her music with us on Tuesday, April 8th from 7-8pm. Wednesday, April 9 - Salsa lessons and dancing with Guillermo H.Escobar and Melissa Stansburg (Dance) Learn this seductive dance from these award winning performers! Winners of the Salsa Competition in Acapulco Mexico of 1999, Guillermo and Melissa teach salsa dancing at the General Store around or after 8:00pm on Wednesday nights. Thursday, April 10 - The Tyson Roger’s Quartet (Jazz) 8:00-10:00pm Featuring Tyson Rogers on piano/compositions, Mahlon Hoard on sax, Rick Lassiter on bass, and Rob Koegler on drums. Friday, April 11 - Kingfish Unplugged (Rock & Blues Classics) 8:00-10:00pm Featuring Bill Clark-lead vocals, acoustic guitar, Hal Smith- lead Acoustic/Electric guitars, harmony vocals, Freddie Kiger- percussion, harmony vocals, Jeff Lamb on bass, and Dana Thalheimer on drums. Featuring their own arrangements and interpretations of rock and blues classic, Kingfish Unplugged is capable of an intimate performance in your living room or "Rocking the House" at a local watering hole. With a rare combination of talent, showmanship, professionalism, quality production and humor, Kingfish Unplugged succeeds at turning all events into something very special and unforgettable. At present the band is composing original tunes to further expand a repetroire that spans over four decades. Saturday, April 12 - Silver (Harmonious Folk) 8:00-10:00pm Featuring Mary Rocap, Linda Phillips, Curtis Stagner, and Bob Mutter. Silver is a folk trio with percussion that has been performing in the area for the last 5 years. They are strong vocalists with a beautiful harmonic blend playing music they write and music they love in the traditional and contemporary folk vein with lyrics that have some depth to them. Supporting the vocals in the instrumentation of six and twelve string guitars, mandolin, penny whistle and djembe.
|
|||||||
This Week's Evening Menu, Thursday through Saturday Evening:
...and more in-store specials of the day and soups of the day - see the board in the store for more details ! |
|||||||
Chatham and Orange April Events Calendar! This is a new section of the newsletter where we highlight some of the many upcoming events in Chatham (and some in Orange) in February. Check out What's Happening! If you have an upcoming event you want us to highlight in this newsletter, please email info@thegeneralstorecafe.com . Please title and date your event. All entries must have no more than 200 words. Do not submit attachments. All entries are left to the discretion of the GSC to edit as necessary.Wednedsay, April 9- UNC Honors Thesis Arts Exhibition (6:00-8:00pm) Featuring photography work by Tamara B. Sanders as well as three other artists- a painter, mixed media artist, and an artist who makes marionettes. Hanes Art Center Lobby, the building behind Ackland Art Museum, in the John and June Allcott Gallery (the glass gallery). Thursday-Sunday, April 10-13th - First Annual Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival The finest in World Roots Music combined with some of the most pristine accommodations nature can provide, great food and friends from around the world for four magic days. The Shakori Festival will present four days of performances by over forty bands from a stunning variety of styles and cultures on four stages! Native American, Cajun, Reggae, Bluegrass, African, Latin, Zydeco, Roots Rock, Country, Old Time tunes, Gospel, Salsa and more will fill the air. The Festival offers a series of workshops, seminars, and speakers. Enjoy performances by the Paper Hand Puppet Intervention, a Cherokee storyteller, Peace forums, yoga, tai chi, Healing Arts, kids area of activities, & demonstrations of basketry, pottery, green woodworking & rammed earth building. Enjoy an all-ages, family friendly event! Check out the website - www.grassrootsfest.org *Spread the word* Volunteer 12 hours for your free 4 day pass! Buy your tickets on the web or call (919) 542-8142 Sunday, April 13 - Deep River Canoe Tour: Glendon to Carbonton (begins at 9:00am) Join TLC's (Triangle Land Conservancy) boat's-eye view of the entire length of our Deep River priority area, "From House in the Horseshoe to Raven Rock State Park," with monthly paddles on the Deep. In April, paddle from Glendon in Moore Co. past House in the Horseshoe state historic site to Carbonton Dam. Contact Rock Rest Adventures, our outfitter for the tour, to register at 919-542-5502. Cost is $25 per person (10% off if you have your own boat), with a portion of the proceeds benefiting TLC. Tuesdays: April 15, April 29, May 13, May 27 - Starting Next Tuesday! Shelley Higgins and Tony Godwin Tuesdays (Jazz, Blues, and Much More!) Starting next Tuesday and every other Tuesday after that, Shelley
Higgins and Tony Godwin will become regulars at the General Store Cafe.
Always engaging, these two musicians are a joy to listen to. Saturday, April 19 - Illusive Mercury in the Sky! (8:30-10:30pm) Join astronomers from Moorehead Planetarium at Ebenezer Beach from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. This is a rare chance to view Mercury. Jupiter and Saturn are also visible. Dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes, bring a flashlight. Weather must be clear to hold this program. For more information please call: 919-362-0586 Monday, April 21 - Green Building Design and Construction for Homes FREE 2 hour class (7:00pm-9:00pm) Come learn from local professionals in the field of Green Building Design and Construction for both existing dwellings and new residences. Alicia Ravetto and Paul Konove of Carolina Country Builders will present a 2 hour introductory class followed by a one day seminar on green building concepts, design, techniques, costs, and mainenance. They have experience on the national level and around the state on North Carolina in teaching and training the general public and construction professionals in the field of green building. For more background information on Alica and Paul, visit their web sites: www.aliciaravettoarchitect.com and www.greenhomedesignbuild.com or call 919-542-5361. 2 hour class is held at Homestead Community Center in Chapel Hill from 7:00-9:00pm. Sunday, April 27 - Lettice and Lovage - Temple Theater, Sanford - 2:30 pm A wonderfully funny English Farce by Peter Shaffer is a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. This is a fundraiser to benefit four local non-profits; Chatham County Together!, CORA (Chatham OutReach Alliance), FVRC (Family Violence and Rape Crisis Service) and Chatham County Arts Council. Ticket prices are $20 which includes refreshments at intermission. You may get a ticket by contacting your favorite non-profit. This opportunity is through the generosity of Carolina Meadows residents. |
|||||||
|
How are we doing? The General Store Café appreciates any feedback, suggestions or comments you may have as to how we can fulfill your expectations. Email suggestions to info@thegeneralstorecafe.com . Your comments are important, please allow 24-48 hours to receive a response. The final word! BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DELI & DINNER: DINNER & MUSIC : How to get here: 39 W Street, Pittsboro is next to the downtown traffic circle, just across from the Pittsboro courthouse. Phone: (919) 542-2432 If you wish to discontinue receiving these weekly emails, than please just send it back and say remove. Thanks |
|||||||
Amy
Glicklich is visiting us from upstate NY, here only for a few short
weeks with the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival. She sings songs from
both near and far, and will be sharing some of her music with us on Tuesday,
April 8th from 7-8pm. You will also find her two CDs available in the
General Store. "Mosaic-Songs of Many Traditions," features
Amy singing 14 songs and chants, each from a different country and in
their original languages. 
Our store is decked out with the upcoming festival in mind with our display
of Haw River banners, quilts made by local school-children showcasing elements
of the Haw River, and T-shirts from the past 14 years that were designed
for the annual festival by renowned artist, Clyde Jones. 
The festival
starts on April 20th and goes through May 10th. For the first week, from
April 20-May 10, the Haw River festival is available to children in the
Camp Guilrock, Guilford/Rockingham area. From April 29-May 2, the festival
travels to Saxapahaw, Alamance/ Orange. And from May 6-9, the festival
arrives in Bynum, Chatham, Chapel Hill, and Durham areas. For more information,
please contact, the Haw River Assembly at (919) 542-5790.
Have a burrito, mingle with friends, enjoy festival performers and giant
puppets, while supporting the Haw River Assembly! Proceeds go to the Haw
River Assembly. The Haw River Assembly is a non-profit river protection
organization founded in 1982, with a mission to protect and restore the
Haw River. The upcoming Haw River Festival, sponsored by the Haw River
Assembly, is a traveling event that journeys the entire 100 mile length
of the Haw River.