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January 29, 2003
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Groundhog Week ! (i.e. another 6 weeks of winter?) |
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Exhausted demostrator in stroller stops by the Cafe (picture above) An exhausted young demonstrator at the Peace rally that took place outside the Chatham County Courthouse last Saturday afternoon, finds solace and warmth at the General Store Cafe. Despite the frigidly cold weather, the 100 or so demonstrators marched around the courthouse displaying their opposition to a potential war against Iraq. The demonstrators held such signs as "No blood for oil," "No first strike," and "What would MLK do?" Peace marches have been widespread throughout the US and the rest of the world, in response to Washington's messages that war with Iraq might be imminent. In last several weeks, President Bush has shipped out increasing numbers of military personnel to bases surrounding Iraq. On January 27th, the United Nations weapon inspectors submitted their first report on the status of the ongoing inspections. |
Will the Groundhog see his shadow on Sunday? Sunday marks the annual Groundhog Day. In case Sir Walter Wally, the North Carolina groundhog, sees his shadow we are in for another six weeks of winter! Considering the recent Chatham weather, we at the General Store sincerely hope that Sir Wally will provides us with a spring-like forecast this year. For more information about the local (N.C.) Ground Hog celebration in Raleigh, click here. For even more groundhog day info go to http://www.groundhog.org/ Win a Clyde Jones Critter bearing Sweets to your Valentine! The Alligator Critter is being raffled off by the Deep River Meditation, a non-profit organization that provides training and consulting in conflict management for departments of local government, citizen organizations and other interest groups. Tickets are $2 each, enter as many times as you wish. All proceeds go to benefit the Deep River Meditation Group. Ask in the store for more details. Let us fulfill your Catering Needs! Catering at the office or entertaining at home? Breakfast, lunch or dinner! When you're hungry for something good, the General Store Caf? will create the food for your event! Call us at (919) 542-2432 or email us at if you would like us to suggest some delicious dishes for your event!. This Week's Chef's Dinner Specials (come in and experience the new flavors that Jim is cooking up Thursday through Saturday!):
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MUSIC THIS WEEK! Thursday, January 30th - Blue Combo (Jazz) You'll hear Blue Combo play jazz standards, for sure, but don't be surprised if you hear tunes from the songbooks of Pat Metheny, Patsy Cline, Charlie Haden, or even the BeeGees. If Bernie is feeling particularly feisty, you may even hear a Wes Montgomery tune segue into a blazing Jimi Hendrix number. This incredibly talented trio includes: Bernie Petteway - guitar. Bernie shares his many guitar playing talents with musicians and groups as diverse as the North Carolina Symphony, the contra dance group Contrazz, numerous national and local theater productions, and the eclectic acoustic stringband Stringfellows. Bernie was also one of the founding members of the legendary jazz-fusion group 3PM which EER-MUSIC.com's tribute page calls "one of the most unknown and underrated jazz rock fusion bands to have ever existed". Ed Butler - drums. Ed is a multi-talented drummer and percussionist who has played with the likes of the Red Clay Ramblers, Michelle Shocked, Stringfellows (where he not only plays percussion, but guitar, and mandolin) and with guitarist Rich Robeson and their group Thelonious Society/OOTO. Ed also composes for Jelly Theater, Playmaker's Theater and has played for numerous national and local theater productions. This year Ed joins Bernie in the orchestra pit for David Ira Wood's production of "A Christmas Carol". Rick Lassiter - double bass. Rick provides the low frequencies for many local musicians. He used to almost be a regular at the General Store where he consumed his weight in vegetable plates and appeared with Mahlon Hoard, Tyson Rogers, Scott Warner, and Glenn Morisette. Rick was the original bassist for the pop group Ida and is presently working with the artist Jolei (aka Joyce Bowden) on the production of her new recording. Rick has a solo record that was released at the begining of this year entitled "Songs for the Unconsoled". This CD features Bernie on dobro and acoustic and electric guitar and also features Ed playing drums. Friday, January 31 - Guilty Pleasures (blues, country, bluegrass, old-time) The Guilty Pleasures is a group from Chapel Hill whose members have played together and with other local groups and for the past 20 years. Using various combinations of instruments such as guitar, mandolin, fiddle, accordion, harmonica, trumpet, and percussion, they play traditional music that encompasses several genres. Old time, bluegrass, country, blues, jazz&.maybe even a Beatle song or two. The music is fun and family friendly! They have played at the GSC several times and it is always a fun evening! Saturday, February 1st - Irish Jam Session We host the always popular Open Irish Session on the first Saturday of every month, so bring your Irish instrument and come jam with us (and have your favorite stout, lager or bitter while listening to the music)! |
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Its Still the Season of Giving - Local Charities You can Support! The General Store Café is proud to sponsor the following organizations, and you can find their fund-raising items in our Gift Shop and Retail Section: |
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Chatham and Orange February 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. If you have an upcoming event you want us to highlight in this newsletter, please email ..Saturday, February 1 - Being the Peace You Want to See in the World. Saturday, 9am - 4pm. When we become more peaceful and radiate peace, our world becomes more peaceful. In this workshop, we will cover the basic skills needed to effectively resolve our conflicts. In addition, we will explore our inner belief systems and see how they contribute to the stress and conflict in our own lives. Suggested fee $70. Pre-register by calling 919-542-2611. Windsong Retreat and Learning Center, 2540 Seaforth Rd., Pittsboro Sunday, February 2, 12:00-3:00 pm - North Carolina Museum of Natural Science 6th Annual Groundhog's Day Are we in for six more weeks of cold, blustery winds and icy precipitation? Or will we soon see the first buds of spring? Sir Walter Wally, the Museums groundhog, will make his weather prediction during the official shadow ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker will join Museum educator Phillip Cox, outfitted in top hat and tails, to assist Wally with the forecast. Learn about groundhogs and hibernation. Meet live animalsincluding other mammals, fish, insects, reptiles, and amphibiansand discover how they make it through the winter! Saturday, February 8, 7:30-10:30pm - Love in the Tropics at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Spice up your Valentines celebration with a tropical splash. This event features live Caribbean music, delicious desserts, and a cash bar. Dance the night away with salsa lessons, take a trek through the Living Conservatory, and bid on fantastic goodies at the annual silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Educators of Excellence Fund. For more information or to order tickets, contact Liz Baird at (919) 733-7450, ext. 621 Sunday, February 9 - Celebrity Dairy B&B Valentine's Open Barn Bring the whole family to celebrate the birth of baby goats and usher in the beginning of the new cheese year! Celebrity Dairy B&B invites you to meet their 100 goats at "Goat Hilton" where they assemble for daily milking. Their milk is transformed into fresh goat cheese, a delicate fresh chevre. Free. Celebrity Dairy also serves gourmet Sunday dinners in a beautiful pastoral setting. For more information, please call 877-742-5176. 2106 Mt. Vernon Hickory Mtn. Road; Siler City, NC 27344 Sunday, February 16 - *FAMILY SING with **Kathleen Hannan at Clapping Hands Farm! Singing together for all ages! Play 1-3 pm, Sing 3-5 pm, followed by a potluck. Kathleen Hannan is a wonderful performer and songwriter with an infectious gift for including others in music! She can get people of all musical abilities singing and jamming and she LOVES to do so. She has worked with all ages, babies through adults. She has worked at several summer camps and she's great at leading singing, teaching percussive accompaniment, leading singing games, and getting people to write their own songs. Suggested donation of $10-$20 for a family and $5 for individuals. For more information, please call Louise Omoto Kessel at 919-542-5599 or email Saturday, February 22, (2pm-5pm)- Wintertime Blues Party Enjoy the annual Wintertimes Blues Party at Gallery Eighteen in historic downtown Pittsboro. Live music, refreshments, and the beautiful artwork of Shannon Bueker. For more info, please call 919-542-9255. 18 East Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Saturday, February 22 and 23, (10am- 5pm)-Folk Art Show at Fearrington Don't miss the opportunity to meet and enjoy the amazing works of art by 30 of the Southeast's most renowned folk artists. Paintings, paper-maiche objects, garden art, sculptures, furniture, and ornaments will be exhibited and sold at the show. Meet the guest artists including Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan, Peter Loose, Mama Girl, Benny Carter, Mary Onley, Tom Blunt, Bernice Sims, Vollis Simpson, Riley Foster, Rocky Wade, Chris Hubbard, and Clyde Jones. The Folk Art Show is free and open to the public. Please call 919-545-5704 for further information. For directions to Fearrington, visit the web site www.fearrington-village.com Tuesday, February 25 - Impressionistic Gardening with Carolina Gardener L.A. Jackson L.A. Jackson is the guru of gardening in the southeastern zones 7 and 8. His popular column appears every Saturday in the News & Observer. He looks "Through the Glimmerglass" at the art of garden design. Carrboro Century Center. 100 North Greensboro Street Carrboro, NC 27510 For more information, please call (919) 918-7307 Thursday, February 27 - Basic Canoeing Meet at Ebenezer Beach in Jordan Lake for a canoeing adventure. No experience necessary. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and adult. Pre-registration required. Please call 919-362-0586 before 2/24/03. All equipment provided. |
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