Friday, February 10, 2012

What to do this weekend in the mountains, 2-10-12

Feb 8-14   CHIMNEY ROCK   -   Valentine's Chimney Rock Park BOGO Tickets Nothing says "I love you" like a romantic day at Chimney Rock. That's why we're offering buy one regularly-priced adult ticket and get one free for Valentine's Day from Feb. 8-14. Hold hands on a beautiful hike to the base of the 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls. Top off the perfect day with a tasty lunch at the Old Rock Cafe. Click here to download this special coupon. Coupon must be presented to the Ticket Plaza at the time of purchase.  Read more and get a link for this event...

Feb 10   ASHEVILLE  -   8th Annual Beloved Miniatures Show at American Folk Opening Reception. Just in time for Valentines Day, 12 of American Folks artists and potters will present work no bigger than 8 x 10 for painters, no bigger than 6 inches tall for potters. “Our folks create small works for this show all year long, and begin sending them in January. We love those little containers coming our way in the dark days of winter….it warms & excite us” says Betsey-Rose Weiss, owner of American Folk. 
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Feb 10-12   ELKIN  -   Raspberries and Chocolates IV
The 4th annual event at the Brushy Mountain Winery celebrating Valentine's Day with lots of chocolate with delicious Raspberry Wine served in a chocolate dipped glass with berries floating in the wine. Fri and Sat noon - 6 PM; Sun 2-5 PM.
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Feb 10-12   ASHEVILLE  -   Classical Romance for Valentine's 2012 The Grove Park Inn offers a romantic getaway including an evening of stargazing on the terrace of this historically romantic resort at the Starlight & Chocolate Party. You'll also enjoy dinner in one of the Inn's restaurants, a "Spicy" cooking seminar, dance instruction and a Valentine's Dance, which offers the perfect place to fall in love all over again (or for the first time). Lodging packages available. 
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Feb 11   ASHEVILLE   -   Zombies and Lusty Ladies! at ZaPow Studios and Gallery. A special Valentine's Day masquerade party and art opening. Dress up in your best zombie or lusty lady costume,or combine both. Costumes are not required but prizes will be won for the best. FREE BEER from French Broad Brewery, scoops from The Hop Ice Cream Cafe and awesome tunes from The Mad Tea. This is a FREE event. 
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Feb 11   BRYSON CITY  -   Annual Chocolate Cook-off
Feel good inside and out! Taste samples of the area's chocolatiers best chocolate confections and help support the local library. $6 admission with children under 6 free. Held at the Bryson City Presbyterian Church on Everett Street. Vote for the People's Choice Award for Best Overall Chocolate Dish. 
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Feb 11   BRYSON CITY   -  The Peanuts™ Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Excursion and Valentine Sweetheart Train. The train departs at 11 AM and will travel along the Tuckasegee River to Dillsboro NC for a 1 ½ layover. Special Valentine's activities include crafts, photo ops, snacks and more. This is a fun-filled outing for the whole family.
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Feb 11   ASHEVILLE   -  Second Saturday
in the River Arts District. Artists open their doors and host openings, events classes and workshops on the second weekend of each month. 
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Feb 11   BLOWING ROCK   -   Shred for the Cup Rail Jam Now in its 6th season, the SFTC series is the region’s premiere competition and features three unique events (Big Air, Rail Jam, and Slopestyle) throughout the winter season. Shred for the Cup is open to both Skiers and Snowboarders of all age and ability. Tons of prizes are up for grabs, as well as points for the entire series winners. All event participants will receive lunch and Shred for the Cup series T-Shirts. 
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Feb 11   NEBO   -   Overmountain Victory Trail Hike Hike Lake James State Park’s newest section of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail with Park Ranger Clay Veasey. Learn about the plants and animals in the area. Thia is an easy hike of 1.5 miles. Meet at the Paddy’s Creek Area bridge parking lot at 10 AM. For more information, call 828-584-7728. 
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Feb 11-12   HENDERSONVILLE  -   Do Tell StoryFest 3rd annual Festival Held at the Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown Theatre, listen to stories from rhymes to folk tales to history to modern personal stories from the region's best performers. The Sat. festival concert features renown storyteller and singer Michael Reno Harrell. Admission charged. 
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Feb 11-12   BOONVILLE   -  Valentine Lunches at RagApple Lassie Vineyards
Choose from 2 different menus: Give Me Love and Give Me Romance loaded with gourmet delectables and accompanying RagApple wines. By reservation only - noon to 4 PM - $35.00 per person. $30.00 for Wine Club Members.
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Feb 11-12   SUGAR MOUNTAIN  -  Crescent Ski Council Competition
Slalom & Giant Slalom competitions for Crescent Ski Council members. Competitions begin at 9 AM.
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Feb 12   BRYSON CITY -  Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer Concert Free concert, 3-4:30 PM
. Featuring two of the country's finest players of the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer, Lois Hornbostel and Ehukai Teves performing a spirited traditional Southern Appalachian, Celtic, Hawaiian, and other World Music performed at the Swain County Center for the Performing Arts, 1415 Fontana Rd. in Bryson City. Read more and get a link for this event...

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