The Best Home Show in Town!
September 29, 2011 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
It’s no secret that I love great architecture, and I love touring homes. One of my favorite home tours is coming up this weekend – American Institute of Architects (AIA) Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture. This year, there are two Chapel Hill homes included in the six on the tour! You’ll see the best of [...]
Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show
December 3, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
“Just hear those sleigh bells ringing, hey, ring-ting-ring-a-ling toooooo. You know it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with Youuuuuuuu.” Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. I’m thinking snow and holidays and crafts. I want to be sure you know about the Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show held at the school gym in St. Thomas [...]
How Does the Art Start? Chatham Studio Tour
November 30, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
If you’re interested in catching a glimpse of the inspiration, the excitement and the creative environment of local artists, this is the tour for you. Look for this triangle to mark your path for the tour. Participating studios and galleries will have this red triangle in their windows and on signs nearby. Artists new to [...]
Durham Art Walk
November 15, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore downtown Durham and discover beautiful pieces created by over 200 artists. A unique showcase weekend combines performing artists, visual art, innovative entrepreneurs, and world class restaurants in a fascinating, historical setting. Start your tour at the Durham Arts Council, located at 120 Morris Street. Look for businesses with the [...]
Explore the 2010 Orange County Open Studio Tour
November 9, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
If you would like the opportunity to catch a glimpse of what inspires local artists or see where they work best, this is the tour for you. A tour like this allows you to meet the artists in a casual atmosphere, peruse a wide range of the artist’s work and ask any questions you might [...]
Frill Seekers Bazaar
November 2, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
Every holiday show has its own flavor, and Durham, NC’s Frill Seekers Bazaar smells like gingerbread, hot cider and gourmet coffee. What I especially love about this show is that it offers entrepreneurs a place to shine. If you’re interested in the eclectic, the unique and the best of boutiques, you’re a dyed-in-the-wool “frill seeker” [...]
Nothing Could be Finer…Carolina Designer Craftsman’s Show
October 27, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
If you do one show this season….this would be the show. It’s huge, it spectacular, and it fits every budget. Pick up a day pass for $7 or a weekend pass for $11. Or you might be interested in becoming a Friend of the Guild. Individual memberships start at $30, are tax deductible and get [...]
Step up to 2nd Friday Artwalk
October 6, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
Have you been to a 2nd Friday Artwalk yet? It happens every month and offers you a great chance to view unique local works of art as you meander in downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro with other art patrons. Many galleries will feature live entertainment, and admission is free. The evening of October 8th is [...]
4/22 April Events in Chapel Hill – Today We’re…
April 22, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
…Going to Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance starts today! Four whole days. Four stages of a “family-friendly festival of music, dance, art, and education”. And they mean it when they say music – there are over fifty bands this year. AND there is Bela Fleck, the absolute [...]
4/13 April Events in Chapel Hill – Today We’re…
April 12, 2010 by CrazyViv · Leave a Comment
…Watching the Catwalk at the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill With UNC and Duke being at the forefront of the news, sometimes we forget about the other schools in Chapel Hill. Today’s a great day to showcase one of the other ones – the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill. Each year, during Earth Month, Aveda [...]
