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September Proclaimed Wine and Grape Month
September has been proclaimed Wine and Grape Month in North Carolina, aligning with the traditional harvest season of grapes across the state. “North Carolina is home to more than 180 wineries, and each one is as unique as the wines it offers,” says Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “On top of that, the state has 525 grape growers from the mountains [...]
Weatherspoon Art Museum – Celebrating 75 Years
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Twin City Stage Calendar
Twin City Stage will offer a wide array of shows, including re-imagined classics and exciting premieres during its 82nd season of live theatre production. The season opens with Little Women: The Musical, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, September 23-October 2; followed by the world premiere of Shades of Valor, a new drama by award-winning playwright Karen L. [...]
North Carolina Waterfalls – Kevin Adams
Kevin Adams North Carolina Waterfalls (3rd edition)Kevin AdamsJohn F. Blair, PublisherWinston-SalemPaperback $29.95 Kevin Adams, who leads mountain tours to photograph waterfalls, has updated the third edition of his North Carolina Waterfalls with information about 400 new waterfalls in addition to more than 600 previously reviewed. His listings showcase gorgeous color photos of waterfalls with tips on how best to capture [...]
NC Observes Parks Centennial
The National Park Service turns 100 years old on August 25 although both national and state parks began celebrating the centennial with special events beginning in January. The distinctive landscape of the North Carolina mountains and foothills, combined with the region’s living traditions of craft, music, agriculture, and the Cherokee heritage, create a wealth of natural and cultural treasures unmatched [...]
Weatherspoon and The Art of Two Sisters
Like their art collection at the Weatherspoon, the Cone sisters were extraordinary for their time. The eldest, Claribel (1864-1929), was one of the country's first female doctors, graduating first in her class from Woman’s Medical College in 1890 and continuing her education at Johns Hopkins University Medical School. Etta (1870-1949), quieter and more subservient, was responsible for beginning their collection [...]
Weatherspoon – Hidden Gem of the Art World
The Weatherspoon, described by Sunset Magazine as one of six museums in the Southeast to be visited, is a major tourist attraction in Guilford County. Recently described as one of 18 Hidden Gems in the Art World, its reputation has heightened as it celebrates its Diamond Jubilee. Installation photo from the exhibition “Persona: A Body in Parts”, Weatherspoon Art Museum,The [...]
NCMA to Exhibit Rolling Sculpture
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) will open “Rolling Sculpture: Art Deco Cars from the 1930s and ’40s” on October 1, 2016, guest curated by renowned automotive journalist Ken Gross. Featuring 14 cars and three motorcycles embodying the design characteristics of the art deco movement, the exhibition, will run through January 15, 2017. The art deco period, known for [...]
Lafayette Village
Today, more than ever before, it’s not so much where we live that is important…it’s how we live. For many, Lifestyle trumps all other considerations in choosing a place to live. And nowhere does this movement prevail more than for the pre-retirees and early retirees. There are more options…more exciting lifestyle options…than at any point in the past. Some things [...]