Nickname:  "The Paris of the Piedmont"

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Carrboro has a thriving arts scene. The town is known for the Carrboro Music Festival, an all-day event which celebrates local music with performances throughout the downtown area. The music festival began in 1998 as the Fête de la Musique, and was held on the summer solstice. In 2002, the name of the event was changed to the Carrboro Music Festival. In order to increase attendance, the event was moved to the fall, avoiding the summer heat. Carrboro is also home to the two-day annual Carrboro International Poetry Festival created by former Carrboro Poet Laureate Patrick Herron.

Carrboro is home to two music venues that host national and regional acts. The Carrboro ArtsCenter hosts nationally known roots music acts, such as David Lindley, Leon Russell, and Dr. John. The ArtsCenter also holds art classes, dance classes, and art exhibitions. Not far away, The Cat's Cradle typically hosts more rock acts than the ArtsCenter, but a number of musicians have played both venues.

• Town of Carrboro official Web site
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• Carrboro's History
• Carrboro Community Resource and Visitors Guide
• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
• Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
• Carrboro Farmers Market
• Carrboro Music Festival
• Carrboro Poetry Festival
• Birds of Carrboro
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