Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all.
Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering spot.
Bynum Front Porch Music Series
Bynum Front Porch Music Series is a weekly concert that takes place Fridays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., from May to August. It’s free to attend; however, donations of $5-$10 are encouraged. The donations pay the band, and also helps to pay the rent and utilities for Bynum Front Porch. They also helps to fund the scholarships mentioned above.
These concerts are held outside, weather permitting, and move inside for inclement weather.
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Second Saturdays from September to May, Bynum Front Porch sponsors a storytelling show 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Professional storytellers come from across the state, plus local folks that “know how to spin a good yarn,” and a comedian emcee. They tell true stories, folk tales, legends… and sometimes big lies! There are refreshments and time for visiting too. The shows are inside the Bynum General Store. You do not need to bring a chair.
Upcoming dates…Follow each link for more specific information about the event.
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, October 12th, 2019
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tales being told by members of the North Carolina Storytelling Guild – plus Chatham county folks. We know you know our neighbors know how to spin a good yarn!
Robin Kitson will be joining us! She was born in the 9th Ward in New Orleans, and once lived in a tin hut in Guam. She’s had many life adventures and she tells lively tales from many cultures!|
We are excited to welcome two new storytellers to the stage in Bynum and admire their bravery! NEIGHBORS, Annette M. Rodríguez and Shannon Crane!
Cynthia Raxter returns to host and is glad to be home in Bynum again!
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, December 14th, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, January 11th, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, February 8th, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Haw River Stories at Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, March 14th, 2019
6:30 p.m.
March 14th is stories about the Haw River at the Bynum Front Porch Storytelling show! Founders of the Learning Celebration, boardies of the Haw River Assembly, swimmers and tubers, Friends of the Lower Haw, Bynum and Saxapahaw residents – all telling river tales.
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, April 11th, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, May 9th, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Bynum Front Porch Pickin’
Bynum Front Porch hosts a free bluegrass jam session, Front Porch Pickin’ every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The picking is a bluegrass jam session open to musicians and singers of all skill levels and ages. Acoustic instruments only.
Special Events
Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar and Open House
Saturday, November 30th, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
Bynum Front Porch invites you to join us again for our Holiday Bazaar! We feature local artists Craig and Amanda of Greiner Studio – Artwork & Photography, plus crafters, jewelry, handmade soaps and spa supplies! Paintings and pottery!
You’ll be able to get your Christmas presents to go under your tree in a friendly, festive atmosphere – to tunes from the Bynum Front Porch Pickers! Also tasty treats, hot cider and Bynum’s famous chicken cracker stew!
Coming Home for Christmas! New Direction Bluegrass
Friday, December 20th, 2019
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
Bobby Gales and New Direction Bluegrass will be with us for a fantastic Christmas show. Visiting and refreshment at 6:30. The show starts at 7pm.
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