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Museum of the Albemarle to Open New “Our Story” Exhibit, May 10 in Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – Visitors to Elizabeth
City will soon have the chance to see a cannon fired by the pirate
Blackbeard and step inside a Colonial-era farmhouse, when the
Museum of the Albemarle opens a new regional exhibit, “Our
Story,” in its Madrin Gallery, Saturday, May 10. A ribbon-cutting
ceremony is scheduled that day at 9:15 am. |
The Outer Banks Make TripAdvisor® and USA Today® Short Lists
MANTEO, NC – Just announced, The Outer
Banks of North Carolina ranks #3 in TripAdvisor’s® list
of Top Ten Spring Beach Destinations. According to the world’s
largest travel community with 15 million unbiased opinions and
25 million monthly website visitors, once again The Outer Banks
ranks as a premier vacation destination, accompanied by Punta
Cana, Maui, Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Key West, Bermuda, Puerto
Vallarta, Santa Monica, and Turks and Caicos. |
Childress Named One Of America’s Top 25 Tasting Rooms
LEXINGTON, NC – Wine Enthusiast magazine
has selected Childress Vineyards as one of America’s Top
25 Tasting Rooms.
In the May issue, the magazine asked its editors and contributors
to suggest tasting rooms that were memorable to them for a number
of reasons. Wine quality was the top criteria considered, followed
by décor, staff savvy, amenities and overall uniqueness.
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GPS Treasure Hunt Turn Vacations Into High-Tech Adventures
ASHEVILLE, NC – Destinations across the
globe are urging travelers to use Global Positioning System (GPS)
units for more than just navigation to and from the hotel. From
the Blue Ridge Mountains to Florida's Gulf Coast to Route 66,
the tech-savvy sport known as "geocaching" allows destinations
to unfold like a mystery novel, one clue at a time. Starting
May 20, Asheville's geocache hunt-The Ultimate AsheCache-will
lead travelers to unexpected sites and, if they're clever, to
big prizes. |
Replacements, Ltd. invites you to bring mom to tea for a good cause this Mother’s Day
GREENSBORO, NC – Looking to have fun while
at the same time making a difference in our community this Mother’s
Day? Treat mom to a unique experience at the Mother’s
Day Charity Tea held by Replacements, Ltd.! |
Key Dates to Remember (April – August)
NORTH CAROLINA COAST – Following is a
list of key dates and events along the Carolina Coast for our
clients. |
EastSquare ArtWorks NC’s Newest Artist Collaborative & Galleries
SALISBURY, NC – Art lovers, collectors,
artists and community leaders looking to infuse North Carolina
with exciting, contemporary visual art are excited about EastSquare
ArtWorks (ESA): the state’s newest artist collaborative
and arts incubator. For the first time, beginning May 1,
ESA is open daily to the public when its working studios and
galleries will be accessible to those who want to experience
the four founders’ creating glass work, sculptures and
paintings. |
Raffaldini Vineyards opens Tuscan Style Villa Tasting Room and Event Venue
RONDA, NC – (March 31st, 2008) – Raffaldini
Vineyards, an Italian-style vineyard in the Yadkin Valley Region
of North Carolina, opened its Tuscan-style Villa tasting room
this weekend. Villa Raffaldini is a 6,000 square foot tasting room and event venue
inspired by villas in Mantua, Italy; home to the Raffaldini family,
in the north-central region of Lombardy. Villa Raffaldini features
traditional Italian art, architecture and dramatic views of the Blue
Ridge and Brushy Mountains.
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Author To Discuss Her Search For Family Roots
EDENTON, NC – To culminate a community-wide
reading of her book, Dorothy Spruill Redford, the acclaimed author
of Somerset Homecoming, will appear on Sunday, May 4th
at 3 p.m. in the John A. Holmes High School auditorium. She
will answer questions and discuss her ten-year search to recover
the lost heritage of her ancestors, the enslaved people who worked
and lived at Somerset Plantation, the historic site in nearby
Creswell. |
Rose Buddies Tradition To Continue
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – (March 12, 2008) –As
the spring boating season approaches, the longstanding tradition of welcoming boaters to
the Elizabeth City waterfront will continue. The Rose Buddies receptions – celebrating their 25th anniversary
this year – will be coordinated by the only remaining Rose Buddy
Dave Thomas. The Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide
administrative assistance for the program. |
Seventh Annual Carolina Inn Birdhouses on Parade Celebration March 9-30
CHAPEL HILL, NC – (February 20, 2008) – Tea parties,
gourmet gardens, Southern luncheons, Easter brunches, a home interiors show
and a birdhouse-making workshop for children are among the highlights of
the 2008 Birdhouses on Parade, The Carolina Inn’s seventh annual
celebration of spring taking place from March 9 – March 30. |
U.S. Amateur Returns To Pinehurst In 2008
Village of Pinehurst, NC – United States Golf Officials
have named Pinehurst as the site of the 2008 U.S. Amateur Golf
Championship. The championship will be held August 18-24, 2008. |
Carolina Basketball Museum is a Must See
Chapel Hill, NC – The new Carolina Basketball Museum is a hit
and an immediate destination of choice for any Tar Heel fan or college
basketball fan. The museum features a “Game Day” theme where visitors enter
a theater for pre-game build-up, then into the main museum space where they can
visit interactive displays and view memorabilia from Carolina’s
storied program on the UNC court. |
Carolina Basketball Museum Quick Facts Sheet
Location: First Floor, Ernie Williamson Athletics Center 450 Skipper Bowles Drive,
Chapel Hill NC 27514… |
A Gastronome’s Delight in North Carolina’s High Country:
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Herons honored with Mobil Four-Star Award for 2008
The Umstead Hotel & Spa’s signature restaurant, Herons, is honored to have
received the prestigious Mobil Four-Star Award by Mobil Travel Guide.
Herons’ rating earned it a place on Mobil Travel Guide’s list of the top
hotels in the United States and Canada for 2008. |
Century Kitchen at Flint Hill Vineyards to Open
EAST BEND – Flint Hill Vineyards announces the opening of
Century Kitchen at Flint Hill Vineyards, a partnership between
Tim and Brenda Doub, owners of Flint Hill Vineyards and Chef Sean Wehr.
They are currently accepting reservations for their opening on August 16, 2007,
and will serve dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Century Kitchen will feature a Sunday Brunch on the first Sunday of each month. |
Capitol Debuts Exhibit Featuring State’s First African American Legislators
The Capitol staff is pleased to announce that a new exhibit will open
February 9 and remain on display through June 1. |
Tiger Woods on the Fore! Front In Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, NC – Recent Tour Championship
winner Tiger Woods announced in August 2007 that he will design
his first U.S. golf course at the Cliffs at High Carolina community
near Asheville. “My goal is to design a handful of very
unique courses around the world, and the Cliffs is a perfect
fit for my first American design,” Woods said. |
Complimentary High Country Vacation Guides Now Available
BOONE, NC – The 16th edition of North
Carolina’s High
Country Mountain Vacation Planner is now available. The free
guide covers a broad range of lodging options and vacation activities
in the six-county region comprising the High Country |
Hatching The Future: Creative Arts Festival Inspires East Coast Mountain Town
ASHEVILLE, NC – Asheville is in preparations
for an annual festival that showcases some of the world's best
creative artists in Film, Music, Architecture, Technology, Design,
Journalism, Photography and Fashion. Four days each year, beginning
in Spring 2009, the Asheville HATCHfest will showcase film screenings,
concerts, and exhibits of ground breaking creative artists from
around the world. HATCH will also present numerous free educational
panels and labs that will be open to the general public. |
Charlotte, NC to Host 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom Canoe/Kayak
CHARLOTTE, NC – USA
Canoe/Kayak
announced today that the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom
Canoe/Kayak will take place April 25 – 27, 2008 at the
U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. |
Wilmington & North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast: What’s New in 2008
WILMINGTON, NC – There’s always
something new to pique your curiosity in Wilmington & North
Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast, a destination rich in history,
natural beauty, surprises, and contrasts. New attractions, accommodations,
and exciting events are in store for visitors in Wilmington,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach & Wrightsville Beach. Curious
journalists are invited to read on to learn more about What’s
New in 2008… |
What’s Planned for 2008 - News & Events from Greensboro Area Attractions
GREENSBORO, NC – A listing of news & events
from Greensboro area attractions. |
Ansel Adams Exhibition Generates Headline News For Museum of the Albemarle and Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – The Chicago Tribune covered
it. So did the Boston Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, Tampa
Tribune, The Washington Post and Atlanta’s Journal-Constitution.
News of the Ansel Adams in the East exhibition at the
Museum of the Albemarle generated more than $180,000 in public
relations value, according to the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau (ECACVB). |
The Lost Colony Receives National Support
MANTEO, NC – The National Endowment of
the Arts recently awarded the Roanoke Island Historical Association
(RIHA), The Lost Colony’s producing organization,
a $20,000 grant. The grant was awarded to assist the drama’s
rebuilding efforts following the September fire that destroyed
three buildings and their contents—including 80% of the
current production’s costumes. This is the first
grant awarded by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) to
an outdoor drama. |
Help Feed the Animals at the NC Aquarium
ATLANTIC BEACH, NC – Raw shrimp and a cup
of joe? It’s a morning mix you’ll find only at the
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores during the popular “Breakfast
with the Rays” program offered every Saturday. From 8 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m., enjoy a continental breakfast and learn about Aquarium
animal care before touching and feeding stingrays and skates. |
Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center
ASHEVILLE, NC – The National Park
Service and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announce the
opening of the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center at milepost
384 on the parkway on December 17. The center’s
exhibits highlight the natural and cultural diversity, economic
traditions and recreational opportunities found in western North
Carolina and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Center also houses
a 70-seat theater, information and orientation services and book
sales area. |
The Holiday Inn Center City – Charlotte Wins The IHG 2007 Renovation Award
ATLANTA, GA –The Holiday Inn Center City-
Charlotte has received the
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] 2007
Renovation Award for having successfully completed major modernization
and renovation programs during the past year. IHG is the world’s
largest hotel group by number of rooms.
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Bald Head Island Takes Lead in International Barrier Island Research
Bald Head Island, NC – The Bald Head Island
Conservancy, an independent non-profit organization, has launched
an in-depth program to study conservation and development strategies
that promote barrier island sustainability, taking a lead role
in international barrier island research. The program’s
objective is to better understand the behavior of North Carolina’s
barrier islands and to identify worldwide solutions to save and
maintain these environments. |
Pasquotank Arts Council Signs Construction Contract
Elizabeth City, NC –The former “Bee
Hive” Department store will soon be a center of activity
again as the long-awaited renovation of the building for an arts
center is about to get underway.
The
Pasquotank Arts Council announces that it has signed a construction
contract with A.R. Chesson Construction Co., Inc. The total cost of
the renovation project of the historic downtown building is a little
more than $3 million. |
New Wave Pool, Cabana Service Highlight Expansion of Boomerang Bay Water Park
Charlotte, NC – Carowinds Boomerang Bay
water park will undergo its second multi-million dollar expansion
in three years for the 2008 season, adding a new, 600,000-gallon
wave pool, rental cabanas with chair-side service and numerous
other amenities prior to its opening in May. |
2007 NC State Fair Awards 165 Medals in Commercial Winery Division
RALEIGH, NC – The 8th Annual N.C. State
Fair Wine Competition, held Oct. 3-4 in Raleigh, had 249 wines
submitted by 32 N.C. wineries. McRitchie Winery took home the
N.C. Winegrowers Cup and Best of Show honors with their 2006
Chardonnay. Duplin Winery’s Magnolia took the N.C. Muscadine
Cup for best muscadine wine for the third year in a row. |
Great Wolf Resorts Inc. Announces Concord, NC As Site of Next Great Wolf Lodge
MADISON, WI – Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
(NASDAQ: WOLF), North America’s leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today
announced it will officially break ground on its eleventh Great Wolf Lodge® resort in Concord,
N.C. later this year. The company has purchased the site for its 402-suite, four-story, northwoods-themed
resort. The City of Concord, Cabarrus County, Cabarrus County Economic Development
and the Cabarrus Convention & Visitors Bureau were instrumental in bringing
the Great Wolf Lodge family indoor waterpark resort to the area. |
Arts Council Launches Literary Trails Guidebook and Web site
RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Arts Council
announces the debut of a guide that connects the lives and work
of 170 of North Carolina’s visiting and native writers
with destinations across the 25 counties of the mountain region. |
YouTube Videos Feature Sea Turtles Hatchings at Carolina Beach, NC
CAROLINA BEACH, NC – ‘Tis the season
for sea turtle nestings! Loggerhead sea turtles visit Wilmington & North
Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast beaches between mid-May and
September. This threatened species is protected by the Endangered
Species Act. Each summer local citizens, such as the volunteers
for the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, work day and night
to help hatchlings return to the ocean. |
Resident Artists Enrich the Blowing Rock Gallery Experience
BLOWING ROCK, NC – Even though the town’s
population swells during the high season with visitors and part-timers,
there are only 1600 permanent residents in Blowing Rock. Interestingly,
a disproportionate number of them are artists ~ painters, potters,
jewel smiths, crafters, woodworkers, musicians, actors ~ drawn
by the mountain town’s creative muse. |
Billy Graham Library: Fact Sheet
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Billy Graham Library
honors and depicts the life of evangelist |
Progressive Innovation to Comfort Both Guests & Earth at New Design Hotel
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Gov. Easley Unveils Study of Wine and Grape Industry Impact
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Hog Heaven: Historic Barbecue Trail Traverses State, Tastes
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North Carolina Museum of Art Receives Unprecedented Rodin Gift from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation
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