The General Store Cafe News
July 18, 2003

Weekend Reminder + Valuable Sunday Coupon!

SUNDAY BRUNCH - this Sunday (July 20th) only!

Come enjoy a variety of scambled eggs, including a western scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles, fresh fruit, bacon, grits, hashbrowns, scones, cinnamon buns, sweet bread and more. Only $9.95 without waffles, 11.95 with waffles. Bring a friend and get 10%--see coupon below (attend the garden class and get BRUNCH FOR FREE ! )

Get Down and Dirty with Ginny Gregory's Container Garden Series at the General Store Cafe - Brunch included - Sunday, July 20!

Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds is often synonymous with a beautiful garden. Turn your yard into a hummingbird and butterfly heaven! Join us this Sunday to learn how to create a butterfly and hummingbird garden from Ginny Gregory, garden designer of the beautiful flower arrangements you see outside the GSC’s storefront and Fearrington Village’s horticulturalist for 14 years! Ginny Gregory will be offering several gardening workshops over the next several months.

The garden workshop series includes:

  • Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens
  • Exploring the Color Green: A Visual Way to Cook the Summer Down
  • Cut Flower Gardens on Your Decks and Patios
  • The Diet Special: Salad Gardens in Containers
  • Chef's Special: Herb Gardens in the Round
  • Not Just Pansies - Container Gardens to Carry you through the Fall and Winter

Don't waste time, as there is a limited number of spaces per class. Sign up now! The cost is $30 per person, $35 for walk-ins (if space allows), and covers brunch, handouts, interactive lecture, and demonstration. Buy the entire series up front (7 classes) for only $150.00 (which is a $95.00 savings off the walk in price!). Come in to the store and sign up for these lovely Sunday Workshops with Brunch or RSVP at info@thegeneralstorecafe.com .

The Garden classes will be held every third Sunday of every month. Morning session classes are from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and afternoon classes are from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
The Brunch will be available to everyone from 10:30am to 3:30 pm. Even if you are not interested in the garden class, all are welcome to enjoy a delicious, hearty brunch that will occur during "Garden Class Sundays"!

Dinner Specials!

Weekend Dinner Specials!

  • Sauteed Duck served with wild black berry compote
  • Grilled Salmon over organic salad w/ tropical dressing
  • Fresh Shrimp and Mussels with organic basil,tomatoes, and garlic over linguini.
  • Tofu Burgers with cucumber salad and fresh corn
  • Salmon Cakes served over red pepper aioli
  • Caprese Salad w/ all fresh, local and organic basil and tomatoes.

WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT!

Saturday, July 19 - Jackie O. Pillbox ( Poetic Jazz Pop) 8-10PM)

Jackie O. Pillbox is the creation of Squirrel Nut Zippers founding member Don Raleigh, who brought the group together in November 2001 to record his original compositions. The combo is filling up their schedule for a fall and winter east coast tour. The slinky poetic jazz-pop of Jackie O. Pillbox is poised to release its debut CD, Sing Along with Jackie O. Pillbox, on September 1. Just a glance at the list of musicians who perform on this compact disc should give ample assurance that the music is well-played.

Don Raleigh: Guitar, Mouse Piano
Don Raleigh was a founding member of Squirrel Nut Zippers and has written music for Dr. John in the Miramax film, Flirting with Disaster. He has played with Jim Smith, The Loose Lunatics, and The Rock Mechanics. The inspiration for Don's music comes from his many travels around the world.

Mark Simonsen: Guitar, Vibes, Marimba, Percussion, Piano
Mark Simonsen is a veteran Chapel Hill musician who has recorded and performed with Flyin' Mice, Wake, Kismet, Plus Ultra, The Whole Tribe Sings, Patio Kings, Portastatic, Tom Maxwell's Minor Drag, Micro-East Collective, and The Last of the Great Side Show Freaks. He has toured internationally as a singer-songwriter and is also involved in professional regional theater productions.

Katherine Rogers: Vocals
Sing Along with Jackie O Pillbox is Katherine Rogers recording debut. Having performed professionally in theater since the age of eight, she toured the US in North Carolina Theatre's The Diary of Anne Frank in the lead role. Katherine has appeared in over fifty productions locally as well as in Russia and France. She also originated the role of Katherine in Good Ol' Girls in Chapel Hill, Raleigh and New York City.

Corey Sims: Trumpet
Corey has recorded with Caitlin Cary, LUD, Mayflies USA, and Alejandro Escovedo. He has also played with Tift Merritt, Patio Kings, Micro-East Collective, Judy Woodall's Mule Train, Guilty Pleasures, Taz Halloween, Tim Stambaugh, Adelaide's Farm Band, Jonathan Byrd and Steven Michael Jack. Corey has also performed as a solo artist, under the name Hubcap Sims, doing New Orleans style piano.

Nathan Logan: Trap Set & Percussion
Voted Best Drummer in the Triangle in The Independent's 1999 reader poll, Nathan has played with the area's finest talent, including Betsy in the Gene Pool, Trailer Bride, Micro East Collective, Taz Halloween, and David Spencer. Nathan also makes short films.

F.J. Ventre: Acoutstic and Electric Bass

Sunday, July 20- Sunday Brunch (for the public)

Come enjoy a variety of scrambled eggs, fruit, bacon, grits, hashbrowns, sweet bread and more. Only $9.95. With waffles, $11.95.

Sunday, July 20 - Container Garden Series at the General Store Cafe - Brunch included (DAYTIME SEMINAR)

Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds is often synonymous with a beautiful garden. Turn your yard into a hummingbird and butterfly heaven! Join us this Sunday to learn how to create a butterfly and hummingbird garden from Ginny Gregory, garden designer of the beautiful flower arrangements you see outside the GSC’s storefront and Fearrington Village’s horticulturalist for 14 years!

Don't waste time, as there is a limited number of spaces per class. Sign up now! The cost is $30 per person, $35 for walk-ins (if space allows), and covers brunch, handouts, interactive lecture, and demonstration.