Dasha Morgan
Join an Avian Adventure: The Statewide Bird Count
A bird count commences this coming weekend to determine the number of species of birds in North Carolina. Many educational activities are surrounding this event.
3 Day National Arts & Crafts Conference Returns
Antique dealers, artists and artisans all have works for sale at the Arts & Crafts Conference at the Omni Grove Park Inn from February 18-20.
Laugh Away Gloomy Days with NC Stage Company
The many antics of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves are found in the latest play at NC Stage Company which will open February 2. Hopefully laughter will help to blow your and the world’s troubles away. Due to the need for additional seat spacing in the theatre, tickets are limited.
MLK Penned ‘I Have a Dream’ at Penn School in SC
The Penn Center near Beaufort, S.C. played a significant role in the Civil Rights movement.
Winter Sports Begin in North Carolina Mountains
The weather has finally gotten cold enough so the areas ski resorts are able to open for the season.
Critically-Endangered Red Wolf Flown to AVL
The City of Asheville’s 42-acre WNC Nature Center, at 75 Gashes Creek Road, is home to over 60 species of animals native to the Southern Appalachian Mountain region. Youngsters eyes light up when they see the two American Black Bears Uno and Ursa. View the River Otters Obi and Olive as they scamper through the water or see Missy, the Bobcat sleeping in her hammock.
Capote’s Beloved Short Story A Christmas Memory
E.R. Haire Jr. performed Truman Capote’s beloved short story as a one-man show at St. John in the Wilderness this past weekend to a limited audience in Flat Rock.
Walking The Arboretum’s Path of Winter Lights
This year, the North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights festival invites visitors to stroll through many outdoor scenes constructed by a dazzling array of twinkling lights in every imaginable color. The gardens and grounds are tastefully lit for maximum enjoyment of an amazing extravaganza of lights.
Black Mountain Decorates Trees to Aid Fuel Fund
Black Mountain and Swannanoa will be filled with festive Christmas trees, all decorated by businesses and organizations. The donations given will benefit the Swannanoa Valley’s Christian Ministry Fuel Fund.
Try Not-to-Miss These Holiday Happenings
Since Thanksgiving, Asheville, Hendersonville and Brevard began blanketing their cities with holiday festivities