Nancy Largent's Latest Posts
2ndFriday Artwalk
It would be a challenge to find a community that is more supportive of local artists than Carrboro, NC. The 2ndFriday Artwalk sponsored by the Carrboro ArtsCenter has contributed greatly to this cause for over ten years.
Triangle Jazz Orchestra
The first Wednesday of every month, the Carrboro ArtsCenter invites the public to enjoy an open rehearsal session by the Triangle Jazz Orchestra. It’s free, fun and perfect for my toddler who loves live music.
What’s in a Uniform?
Carolina fans have always been vocal when it comes to what their team wears on the basketball court. Whether it is superstition or just our acute fashion sense, any change to UNC’s uniform makes us nervous.
The Rural Buffer
One of my favorite pastimes is to head out of town for a scenic bike ride or drive in the country. Thanks to the Rural Buffer, this beautiful countryside is just a few minutes away.
Old Greensboro Road
My all-time favorite country drive actually starts within the town limits of Carrboro, NC. Just take a right onto Old Greensboro Road, and enjoy the immediate rural landscape.
Calvander Loop
One of the most scenic drives in the Chapel Hill area I call the Calvander Loop, because it begins and ends at Calvander Food Mart, located at 108 Dairyland Road, Chapel Hill, NC, on the corner of Highway Old NC 86.
Girls Rock NC
Where do you go if you are a young girl and want to rock out on stage in the Triangle Area? Before Girls Rock NC was founded in 2003, the options were scarce.
Community Home Trust
As the cost of living increases and the real estate market remains unstable, there is one local, non-profit organization that is reigniting the hope of homeownership.
Chapel Hill Leather Shop
As a child, one of my favorite places to visit was the Chapel Hill Leather Shop at 133 1/2 East Franklin Street.
The Leather Man
Most people knew David Honigmann of the Chapel Hill Leather Shop as simply “The Leather Man” who sold sandals. But the man behind the sandals has an incredible life story.
