T"Get in touch with your feminine side," laughs Maggie Zwilling, Executive Director of the Chatham Artists Guild. The Guild is teaming up with the Abundance Foundation to host a Burrito Bash at downtown Pittsboro's popular General Store Cafe on Tuesday, June 2nd from 6 to 9 PM. Tami Schwerin, Executive Director of the Foundation, quips, "Mix things up a little with an evening of fun, surprises and art in support of our important organizations. "We’re gathering all the Drag Queens & Kings (and those who aspire to be) to benefit the arts community and sustainability movement in our area."

Tickets are $12 each when purchased ahead or $15 at the door. Buy advance tickets online at: http://theabundancefoundation.org/drag-burrito-bash/ or call 919-533-5181. Forrest Greenslade, President of the The Guild notes, "In addition to The GSC's famous burritos, the evening will feature dinner music by fellow artist and guitarist Joey Howell and friends." "We will have a silent and live auction, and of course a live Drag Queen show not to be missed."

The purpose of the *Abundance Foundation* (http://theabundancefoundation.org/) purpose is to increase the public awareness of sustainable energy usage and local food consumption. The corporation’s goal is to create programs that can model how human beings can harness, use, and benefit from renewable energy sources as well as support the increase of local, sustainable farms.

The *Chatham Artists Guild* (www.chathamartistsguild.org <http://www.chathamartistsguild.org>) is a non-profit organization of regionally and nationally recognized visual artists. Each year, Guild members open their studios to the public through the Chatham Open Studio Tour. Visitors travel throughout lovely rural Chatham County to meet artists in their own work spaces, and share their ideas on art and the creative process.

The *General Store Café* (http://www.thegeneralstorecafe.com) is at the center of Chatham cultural activities, displaying its art, and featuring its musicians. It is open 6 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and serves Sunday brunch. With articles in the Bon Appétit and Southern Living Magazine as well as numerous newspapers throughout the Triangle area, the café has become a favorite community gathering place as well as a destination for a lot of new folks.