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The ArtsCenter's 2023 Imagine More Gala

Join us on April 15th at 6pm at The Haw River Ballroom for an evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks and exciting auctions. The evening will raise funds and awareness, as we celebrate the important work we do, bringing transformative arts experiences to all in our community. 

 

Got questions? Please contact Wendy Smith 984-500-4523 / [email protected]


Parking & Directions
The Haw River Ballroom is located 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd, Saxapahaw, NC 27340. Directions

From Chapel Hill/Carrboro

Drive west on highway 54 ten miles from the stop light at Carrboro Plaza. Turn left onto Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd at the green sign and arrow pointing left to Saxapahaw. The Haw River Ballroom is 3.5 miles ahead.

From Hillsborough

Take Orange Grove Rd, which intersections Hwy 70-A/South Churton St a little south of the Eno River, to Hwy 54, where there is a stop sign. This is about 14 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 54. Turn left onto Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd at the green sign and arrow pointing left to Saxapahaw. The Haw River Ballroom is 3.5 miles ahead.

From Pittsboro

Take Hwy 87 North. Go through the blinking light at Eli Whitney; 2 miles farther, turn right at the white historic marker announcing Saxapahaw onto Church Rd. The Ballroom is on the right after you cross the Haw River on the Buddy Collins Memorial Bridge.

Parking

Please be aware that our entrance is down the hill past the Saxapahaw General Store and the Butchery, right next to Haw River Farmhouse Ales. For handicap parking, please be aware that there are only a few of those spots right outside of the Saxapahaw General Store. The main parking meadow of the past is now the new Hawbridge Upper School. Parking is available in the lot outside the school. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE ROAD or in people's yards or driveways or blocking residential gates. 

If you are planning on finding other transportation, such as Uber, Lyft, etc, please be aware that cell service in Saxapahaw can be challenging sometimes.


We have compiled a list of reliable and professional transportation companies that service the Saxapahaw area:


Schedule of Events

Reception

  • Happy hour with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
  • Music by The Tony Galiani Quartet
  • Silent Auction (ends at 8 PM)

Welcome statement from Johanna Foster, Board Chair

Dinner provided by the General Store

Giving Opportunities

  • Live Auction
  • Fund-a-Program
  • Heads and Tails
  • Dessert Dash

Final toast and announcements

Close and purchase auction items

Dancing begins

Available for Purchase

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The Haw River Ballroom

1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, NC, USA

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