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February, 2008
February 22nd, 2008 by jamie a
IgoUgo.com has added the website to their list of
The sites were ranked according to how helpful they are in assisting travelers plan their trips, offering suggestions for everything from skydiving to cheap eats. IgoUgo writes, “Split into sections for the Piedmont, the mountains, and the coast, North Carolina welcomes visitors with ideas for all three regions”
There’s an RSS feed to keep you constantly updated along with a of the area, making it impossible to have an unorganized trip to North Carolina!
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February 15th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re looking to catch some on-stage entertainment during your visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway, never fear! There’s a great selection of venues and performances to keep your nights full of music and top-notch acting.
In the Smokies…
There’s the , who have been entertaining audiences in the area since 1995. Their gives a good overview of their style, performing favorites like Lend Me a Tenor and Barefoot in the Park. Their is also up on their website, so be sure and check it out!
perform everything from musicals and plays to revues and seasonal concerts at the Peacock Playhouse. This non-profit theatre has been a mainstay of the community since 1978, bringing adults and children together through the wonders of live theatre.
If you enjoy re-tellings of historical events, is the third oldest outdoor historical drama in the United States. Their show tells the story of the Cherokee Indian and their eventual forced departure from the area by U.S. Soldiers. It’s also !
In Asheville and the Central Mountains…
love to wow their audiences with musicals, world premieres, and books adapted for the stage. Their only lists one show so far for 2008, but it will certainly be updated soon. They also offer a , , as well as a black box theatre called
There’s also the , which is Asheville’s downtown professional theatre company. They show everything from musicals and holiday specials to play series and a late-night vaudeville-esque show. Here’s a for you to check out!
In the high country…
Check out Kermit Hunter’s , which chronicles the story of the nation’s first settlers in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Performed in Boone in one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres, it’s a perfect addition to your North Carolina vacation.
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February 8th, 2008 by jamie a
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Sunday, February 10 is the last day to see at the .
Featuring the works of greats like Winslow Homer, Thomas Cole, William Merritt Chase, and Charles Burchfield, the exhibit explores how these artists defined our nation’s character through drawing. It also stresses the importance of drawing as a basis for all artistic mediums, whether they be painting or architecture.
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February 1st, 2008 by jamie a
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Attention photographers! Amateurs and professionals alike are welcome to submit their original works to the for inclusion in an exhibition and and a possible “Best in Show” win!
There’s tons of categories, including Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas, Flora/Fauna, Landscape, and Culture. If you have photos that celebrate the Southern Appalachian mountains, be sure to enter.
The deadline is February 6 no later than 6 pm, so start searching through your photos and find your favorites.
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the Blue Ridge Parkway?
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