Walk Carrboro

For over 25 years (and counting) The ArtsCenter has always kept the Carrboro community informed and entertained with all it has to offer.  As a perfect playground for the imaginations of all ages, The ArtsCenter provides everything from concerts, plays, art exhibits, and various classes. And who would have thought their facility on East Main Street use to be a grocery store!

The ArtsCenter is a not-for-profit organization, and thanks to the many donations that they receive there is never a dull moment there!

Be sure to check out all of the musical plays, concerts, and classes this summer on their website.

Keep Arts Centered

Photo by Keith Weston

Music on the Weaver Street Market lawn, cool and relaxing drinks on the Milltown patio, or even laughing the night away at a DSI show…

What more could you add to a perfect Carrboro summer? Contests and prizes, of course!

In July watch out for ways you can participate and win in WalkCarrboro’s Summer Contest which include:  Retweet Tuesdays and Thursdays, Photo Contests,  and a Carrboro Scavenger Hunt.

So be sure to follow WalkCarrboro on Twitter and become our fan on Facebook so that you don’t miss out on great prizes from: Tyler’s Taproom, DSI Comedy Theater, The Beehive hair salon,  Carrboro Raw, and many more!

Eat. Shop. Laugh. Repeat.

ALL summer long you can check out the staff at DSI Comedy with these AWESOME  Walk Carrboro t-shirts.  The folks at DSI love Carrboro and want you to love it too!

And be sure to check out DSIcomedy.com for hilarious comedy shows ALL summer long. In fact, grab dinner at Southern Rail and Tyler’s Taproom this summer on Thursday nights, bring your receipt to DSI and see Standup Comedy at 9PM for ONLY $2. You can also be the proud owner of an American Apparel WalkCarrboro TEE for just $15 at DSI.

But hurry, supplies and sizes are limited. Laughs are not.

Fan DSI on Facebook, http://facebook.com/DSIcomedy

Follow DSI on Twitter, http://twitter.com/DSIcomedy

Did you know that Carrboro is considered “The Paris of the Piedmont”?

MORE QUESTIONS: Did you know Carrboro was rumored to be a living destination for the Gosselin family from Jon & Kate Plus 8? (GLAD WE DIDN’T GET CAUGHT UP IN THAT DRAMA) Or did you know that when consumers 16 years or older spend $200 or more in Orange County, then local sales rise to about $500,000 in sales tax revenue that can fund as many as 10 local police officers or teachers? WE KNOW! WHEN YOU BUY LOCAL you help preserve the unique character the Carrboro community has to offer.

Business trends throughout the country show that small communities truly benefit from their local shops, and customers find better value in those shops as well. There is nothing more personal (unless it’s a bear hug from your grandmother) than to shop at a local store that sells things that you won’t be able to find anywhere else, and has employees that will most likely be able to remember your name on your next visit.

Plus the jobs that your dollars support in these stores STAY in the community,  which doesn’t happen with major national chains that consolidate suppliers elsewhere.  And the profits stay local amongst the owners who are more invested and interested in spending for the community. So the next time you are “Walking” Carrboro, stop by a local shops or restaurants and see what it has to offer.

It’ll be an experience you cannot find anywhere else, literally.

Check out what Businessweek has to say on the importance of buying local.

And the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber Buy Local campaign.

DSI Comedy Theater has a Hot NEW Summer Schedule starting Thursday.

THURSDAYS at 9PM
DSI moves Latenight Standup show from Friday 11PM  to Thursday nights at 9PM!

There will be new comic auditions at 8, Doors open for the public at 8:30PM. Tickets are just $10 but for the months of June and July you can bring your dinner receipts from participating WalkCarrboro restaurants and bars to get in for ONLY $2.

FRIDAYS at 8, 9:30, and 10:30PM
The weekly FREE comedy show, MISTER DIPLOMAT, will be moving to a new time at 10:30PM with month-long runs at 9:30 starting with PT Scarborough Is A MOVIE and new opening acts each week. Friday nights for the summer will kick off at 8pm.

Friday 6/04 8PM Community Jam
Friday 6/11 8PM Carolina’s Funniest Comic
Friday 6/18 8PM Harold Night
Friday 6/25 8PM Student Showcase

SATURDAYS 7:30 and 9:30PM
Check out IMPROV SLAM, the modern improv comedy battle. A Family-friendly show starts at 7:30pm and an Adult show starts at 9:30pm ALL SUMMER LONG! Both shows are fun, fast-paced and completely different Every Week.

Check out DSI Comedy Theater website. Fan DSI on Facebook | Follow DSI on Twitter

Check out the NC Comedy Arts Festival growth article.

Read coverage for the 2006 IndyAward.

The Beehive is THE place to be for all of those hair needs (and then some) in the Carrboro area.   The welcoming staff at The Beehive definitely take the time to get to know their clients and are very involved with the Carrboro community.

Besides providing the best hair styles for their clients,  The Beehive also provides other services that include make-up design, gift certificates, and even massages by appointment.  Not to mention, the salon uses  top of the line, environmentally friendly and cruelty free products  for their clients in a very relaxed setting.  Whether it is a for a special event or you’re just having one of those bad hair days (we all get them), check The Beehive.

Check out The Beehive online.

Friend The Beehive on Facebook.

Rate The Beehive and Read Reviews on Yelp.

  Beer lovers have no fear… Carrboro Beverage Company is HERE!

Check out Carrboro Beverage Company for your Memorial Day parties.

Opened Summer 2008, the Carrboro Beverage Company sells hundreds of different beers from across the world. Customers can buy six-packs, singles, 22-ounce beers, mixed six-packs and growlers.  And the store’s employees really know their beer. Owner, Tyler Huntington, is also the owner of Tyler’s Taproom in Carrboro. Tyler wants the public to be  just as educated as he is on craft beers, so he has hired employees who are able to research and sell the best beer from around the world.

Not looking for beer? (We don’t judge) Carrboro Beverage Company also has affordable bottles of  wines, specialty sodas, beer glassware and brewery merchandise.  Stop by to see what they have to offer! Open Monday through Saturday, from noon to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 8 p.m.

Carrboro Beverage Company in The Herald Sun

Carrboro Beverage Company in The Carrboro Citizen

Like to run or walk? Thinking about your new workout plan? Or do you just like to learn about upcoming races and events?

Fleet Feet Sports is your one-stop-shop in the Carrboro area.

Fleet Feet Sports is “locally owned and committed to enhancing and growing their local running and walking communities by offering specialty products, educational resources, and training opportunities to assist you in achieving your fitness goals.” That’s what they say anyway, and customers agree.

Even though Fleet Feet has locations all across the country, Carrboro is home to the national headquarters and corporate staff. At Fleet Feet, customers can find some of the top brands in fitness footwear and apparel which include Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Mizuno, just to name a few. You will also be able to find information about area races and training events in the store or on the company website. And Fleet Feet doesn’t hesitate to give back to the community. So step into Fleet Feet and say Hello.

Check out the Chapel Hill News story on Trailhead’s third annual Philosopher’s Way 7K and 15K Trail Run. Fleet Feet was a title sponsor!

Photo by Dan Hacker, http://goo.gl/8Rqy

Enjoy the appetizing flavors of your favorite Mexican dishes in Carrboro’s small town setting. Located at 711 West Rosemary Street, Carrburritos provides the best in casual Mexican dining with the freshest ingredients. And do you enjoy salsa? Well Carrburritos is looking out for you! In fact, the hip restaurant has six different salsa flavors for you to choose from for your meal. You are bound to fall in love with at least one of them (OR ALL OF THEM).

Minutes from UNC, Downtown Chapel Hill, and Awarded “Best Burritos in the Triangle” by Indyweek.com, you are guaranteed to have a delicious experience that you can only find in CARRBORO, North Carolina!

Carrburritos covered by IndyWeek
Carrburritos covered by Yes Weekly

Carrboro is one of the most passionate towns in North Carolina. Some folks are passionate about politics. Others about beer. Some folks are passionate about comedy. And some folks about chocolate. Okay, everyone is passionate about chocolate. More to the point, the people who have opened shops here are passionate about what they do. And many of them enjoy national and even international reputations. So come spend a perfect day with us and see why people who live in Carrboro love the town so much.

(Links back to the Walk Carrboro site)

Food

Armadillo Grill
Carrboro Beverage Company
Carrboro Raw
Carrburritos
Glasshalfull Restaurant & Wine Bar
Jessee’s Coffee & Bar
Milltown
Open Eye Cafe
Panzanella
Provence
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
Weaver Street Market

Shopping & Services

The Beehive Salon
Carr Mill Mall
The Clay Centre Gallery
Fleet Feet Sports
Framers Corner
Jesse Kalisher Gallery
NC Crafts Gallery
Roulette Vintage
Seagrove Pottery
Townsend Bertram & Company

Entertainment

The ArtsCenter
DSI Comedy Theater

Other

Century Center
Town Hall