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, February 8th, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Eric Bannan from Pittsboro is curating and hosting this show. Performing are Donna Washington, Gretchen McNeely, Sherry Lovett, and Linda Gorham.
There will be a full refreshments table. Bring a snack to share of you like! There is no cover charge, but they will pass the hat. 20% of the proceeds support the Bynum Front Porch that maintains the Bynum General Store.
Haw River Stories at Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, March 14th, 2020
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, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Bynum Front Porch Storytelling
Saturday, May 9th, 2020
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.
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