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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

This Weekend In North Carolina

Here's what is popping in NC this weekend...

It just makes me giggle...mullets everywhere!

Travel to Wilkesboro this weekend to hear Shenandoah play at the {Walker Center of Wilkes Community College}.  This country act from the 80's and 90's is known for catchy tunes like Church on Cumberland Road, Next to You Next to Me, and Two Dozen Roses.  



If you grew up with the understanding you didn't eat oysters until you were in a month that had the letter "r" in it then gear up to get a belly full of this weekend in Hickory.  This weekend there is a {Shuck & Peel Party} featuring the Extraordinares.



One of the largest fall celebrations is in Huntersville and it is celebrated regionally.  {The Renaissance Festival} goes on for the next two weekends and celebrates the life and times of the Renaissance period of Europe.  From turkey legs the size of your thigh to all the crushed velvet you can dream of this is a fun time for the family!



The Christmas Season may not quite be here but you can head to Banner Elk and get in the spirit.  {Apple Hill Farms} is hosting its Christmas Celebration beginning this weekend going through mid December.  Tour the alpaca farm and purchase some unique alpaca gifting items as well as fresh NC greenery.



What would this post be without a wine notation?  The beautiful and many times mentioned {Raffaldini Winery in Ronda} needs your help!  The reds are ready for blending and they want your input on what best suits the palate.  You must RSVP to this event.



This weekend in Charlotte you can visit the {Southern Christmas Show}.  Last year I attended this event with my mom.  It is a fun time for the girls to go out and get in the Christmas spirit.  You will get a peek at adorable tree styling for the season; taste some good food; and if you're me you'll hit up Duplin Winery's booth for some Carolina Mustard.  I can share this is a very crowded event and if you do not like crowds...stay away.



If that doesn't tickle your fancy then maybe this will.  The Charlotte Museum of History is hosting a {Back Country Beer Fest}.  This event features 4 local breweries, local food and food trucks, cornhole and more.



If you have a daughter you is all about Laura Ingalls Wilder then you should drive to Raleigh to Meredith College.  They are presenting {A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas} in Jones Hall.  You can also go ahead and let your daughter fall in love with the campus of Meredith College - a private female college very close to NCSU.



Also in Raleigh, {VeggieTales Live at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts}.  Many years ago I took my daughter to see VeggieTales Live and she really enjoyed the jam packed music show of her favorite Christian vegetable story tellers.



If you will be in my area check out these events (Winston-Salem):


Visit airtype.com Winston-Salem's own graphic media and clothier firm.

Ziggy's will have The Nappy Roots on Thursday & Corey Smith entertaining the crowd on Friday.



Old Salem begins their {Christmas Candlelight Tours} this weekend.  See the beautiful Moravian settlement at it's holiday finest and divulge in some delicious Moravian Sugar Cake for me!

Football Notes:



The Carolina Panthers are undefeated and this weekend they'll be in Texas to try to keep it up.

The NCSU Wolfpack is 6-3 so far this season.  I am happy.

I was told Duke was the ACC team to beat.  Untrue.  They were stomped by UNC last week.

Ole Miss is currently 7-3.  They play LSU this weekend.

WV is 4-4 this season.  They take on Texas on Saturday.

I pick the teams I am most familiar with so if this list looks weird to you -so be it.

That is this weekend in a nutshell from the desk of A Brownie World.  Have anything to add?  Please do!


What are you doing this weekend?

















Tuesday, October 20, 2015

This Weekend in North Carolina....

Another edition of This Weekend in NC is up!  I love this photo (credit:  Cherokee County) it just really captures our state in the month of October & November.  Remember to visit Cherokee one weekend and take in the rich history from the Native Cherokee people and also play around a little in that fabulous casino...






Have you jumped in a pile of leaves yet?  This weekend you should take some time to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway and see the majesty of fall in the trees.  If you have not done this before then you're cutting yourself short on celebrating the beauty of fall.

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It may be a good weekend to take in a theatrical production at the renowned North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.  Students will be presenting "A Bright Room Called Day" this weekend.  This production is based on group of young German intellectuals who question the responsibility of the intelligent in dangerous times.



Maybe you are looking for some Halloween fun?  Perhaps a bit of culture too?  Also in Winston-Salem this weekend at the Hanes Brands Theater the Winston Salem Festival Ballet will be presenting Gary Taylor's Dracula.  This ballet is based on immortal love through the ages.

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Kersey Valley, located in Archdale, has an amazing zipline tour but they also have a pretty terrifying Halloween tradition - Spooky Woods.  I was alerted that this event is rated number one nationally by Haunt World Magazine.  It is also ranked nationally by media outlets as one of the Top 13 Haunted Events in America.  If you like to be so scared you cannot sleep for months then you should take advantage of Kersey Valley Spooky Woods this weekend!



If you are looking for a small town festival to attend then head to Claremont Daze.  This event celebrates the small town of Claremont which is located between Statesville and Hickory on I-40.  The band Too Much Sylvia will be playing and there will be a plethora of vendors and food available.



Ghost tours are quite popular around the nation.  Have you ventured to Mt. Airy (aka Mayberry) and made place on their tour?  This weekend is prime time for the Mt. Airy Ghost Tours.  This 90 minute lantern lit tour will introduce you to 13 of the less mortal of Mt. Airy from the past.  You'll never see our Mayberry the same way...



If you are near Arden this weekend then be sure to catch the Western North Carolina Harvest Days celebration.  This event features antique and modern day farming equipment and celebrates the rich history of Western North Carolina agriculture.  There will be over 250 exhibitors on hand for this event!

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Not sure about you but I like music and I like a little libation here and there.  How about we all load up and head to the Beats, Burgers, and Brews fest in Chimney Rock Village at the Ole Rock Burger Cafe?  There will be bluegrass, Americana, rock and more.  The restaurant is one of Zagat's Top Rated Must Eat Places from 2014.

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Are you in the Wilmington area?  This weekend be sure to go to the Poplar Grove Plantation Halloween Celebration.  This event hails a Zombie 5k, haunted hay ride, costume contest and more!  When you visit their website you will also see that they are having a Haint Blue Ghost Tour & Masquerade for adults.  Be sure to purchase your tickets and get a sitter!

Do you have anything going on in your area you would like to share?  Let me know and I'll make sure it gets on this post for next week!