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Free Raleigh, NC Getaway

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Fall is an awesome time to visit Raleigh, what with the various homecomings, concerts, ethnic festivals and such. Coming up weekend after next is the Diwali Festival. This festival is held at the Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, (I’ve mentioned Cary before–it’s just outside Raleigh.) and features food and music native to India. And that’s just one of the cool things going on here in the near future!

VisitRaleigh.com is sponsoring a FREE Raleigh Getaway that includes

night accommodations for two at the Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley
-$25 gift certificate to Bloomsbury Bistro
-Free VIP admission for two to Rum Runners
-2 tickets to the North Carolina Theatre
-2 tickets to the N.C. Museum of Art’s Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism
-2 tickets to Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences

and they’d like you to go register to win, and spend some time poking around on thsir site. You’ll fiind information there on lots of cool activities for the whole family, and you can see what makes us call Raliegh a hidden treasure. There’s no better place for a Fall Getaway.

I know I just posted this morning that the weather here has been dreary and would likely remain so for a while, but I don’t want you to think there is nothing to do here. Perhaps in reaction to the yearly weather, fall is an exciting time here in coastal Carolina, and I hope you’ll come visit us soon. Maybe even for free!

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Whatcha doin’ this weekend?

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Here are some opportunities for fun around the state this weekend:

Summer Fun in Salisbury
Thurs - Giordana pro & amateur bike races. Fri - 60’s Night Out outdoor festival, live music, kids’ fun. Call 704-637-7814 for more info

Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby in Cherokee
Featuring fly-tying exhibitions, fish-cleaning stations, food, music, door prizes and trophies.
828-497-8126

Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair This is a biggie, ya’ll, celebrating it’s 51st year!

Mineral and Gem Festival also in Mitchell County

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Flat Rock.

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Festival Weather

Friday, May 18th, 2007

It’s shaping up to be a great weekend here in coastal North Carolina. The weather will be in the 70s and lower 80s, and there’s a lot going on.

The [tag]Blue Crab Festival[/tag] is taking place this weekend just over the border in Little River, South Carolina. I’m including it because it’s close enough for me to get to enjoy it. Tickets are less than 10 bucks for both days, less than 5 for one day only. Kids under 12 are just $2.

Roanoke Island Festival Park is presenting [tag]Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen[/tag] on the 23rd and 30th. It’s in the middle of the week, but the musical farce is probably worth seeing if you can get there. Admission is included in the cost of park admission.

Closer to home is the [tag]Wilmington Greek Festival[/tag] hosted by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. I’ve been meaning to check that out for year, and maybe this time I’ll do it. I love Greek food, and coul deal with some gyros and spanikopita about now.

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Tartan Day

Friday, April 6th, 2007

Today is [tag]Tartan Day[/tag]. This day celebrates “existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants overseas. In the United States there are over 11 million people who claim Scots descent”. I happen to be one of them, and there are many more in this state. In fact, it was a North Carolinian who sponsored the House Resolution to acknowledge National Tartan Day on April 6th.