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Unique Destinations Less Than a Tank Away Highlands in June“Cool and Eclectic” A Time To Remember

Follow the Ben Long Fresco Trail Second Annual Studio Glass Exhibition Market Square Will Be The Place To Be This Spring, Summer & Fall.

Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina “RockyFest” Winston-Salem Centenial Come Play With The Potters

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hank you to all the businesses, communities and destinations t h a t h a v e u s e d D a s h b o a rd s and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ as their marking tool for more than two years now.

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Contents Destinations 6 Highlands in June“Cool and Eclectic”

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A Time To Remember

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Follow the Ben Long Fresco Trail

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Market Square Will Be The Place To Be This Spring, Summer & Fall

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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina

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Second Annual Studio Glass Exhibition

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The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine™ is published by Photodude.net LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.DashboardsandSaddlebags.com ©2013 All rights reserved. Photodude.net LLC Publisher, Agents & Advertisers do not necessarily condone any activities or advertisement listed in this magazine. The Publisher and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and sponsors are not responsible for any loss or damage which might be associated with patronage of any party named in this publication, and is not responsible for any Act of God such as inclement weather, fire, flood, natural or man-made disaster, etc., that are out of the control of the Publisher, which affect the publishing of this magazine.

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Destinations More Events and Interactive Maps at DashboardsandSaddlebags.com Live Music & More at The Historic Orchard at Altapass May 1-6, The Historic Orchard at Altapass Live music and mountain dancing, storytelling and hayrides, monarch butterfly raising, naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and handwork demonstrations, book signings and more. Every week, Wed-Sun. www.altapassorchard.org Metrolina Expo Marketplace May 2-5, Metrolina Tradeshow Expo 7100 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269. www.icashows.com 24th Annual Asheville Herb Festival May 3-5, WNC Farmers Market Asheville, NC 28806 The WNC Chapter of the NC Herb Association represents the incredibly wide variety of herbalists and herb businesses in North Carolina: herb growers and vendors, natural gardening and landscaping specialists, and makers of herbal ointments, balms, soaps, teas, medicines, and other products. Join us and more than 25,000 other herb lovers when we celebrate our 24th annual Asheville Herb Festival. www.ashevilleherbfestival.com The Charlotte Fair May 3-12, Metrolina Tradeshow Expo ~7100 Statesville Road ~ Charlotte, North Carolina 28269 Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance May 3-5, 80 Carolina Vista Pinehurst, NC 28374 Iron Mike Rally on Friday. A collector car auction will be held on Saturday, as well as a “Heroes” Gala event that evening at Pinehurst Resort. The inaugural Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance, featuring more than 150 of the most historic automobiles and motorcycles from around the world, including significant military vehicles, takes place on Sunday. www.pinehurstconcours.com 29th Annual Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival May 3-4, Smithfield, NC 27577 Fun for the entire family, the Ham & Yam Festival honors Smithfield’s agricultural history. Check our website for a full schedule of events. www.hamandyam.com 17th Annual Multicultural Festival May 4-5 Finch Park, 15 Paul Beck Road, Lexington, NC 27292 Located throughout the park are African American, Asian, European, Jamaican, Latino, and Native American cultural villages. Come experience activities, exhibits, displays and demonstrations by artisans as well as the cuisine of each of these groups. www.lexingtonnc.net Blue Ridge Craft Show May 4-5, Owl Produce 889 Old Asheville Hwy Canton, NC 28716 Held at Owl Produce. Come join local and regional Appalachian crafters as they showcase their talent.

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Destinations 14th Annual Asian Festival & 8th Annual Dragon Boat Races Saturday, May 4, Located near I-77’s exit 28. Parking is available at the Palace Theatre on 17220 W. Catawba Road with shuttle service to the festival site. There is no on site parking for attendees. Cornelius, NC 28031 The Charlotte Asian Festival is an annual family-oriented event for the Asian and non-Asian community. Authentic food and craft vendors, music, dance, entertainment, and the annual Miss Asian Festival Pageant are all key parts of this fun and festive cultural event. www.charlottedragonboat.com 79 th Annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival Saturday, May 4, Downtown Chadbourn, NC 28431 Southeastern North Carolina’s traditional family event for nearly 80 years! Parade, pageant, crafts, entertainment... and strawberries galore! This is North Carolina’s longest running agricultural festival! You don’t want to miss it. www.ncstrawberryfestival.com Daniel Boone Family Festival & Spring Auction Saturday, May 4, Historic Downtown Mocksville, NC 27028 Daniel Boone Family Festival includes food and craft vendors, fames, tours of historic sites, and live music beginning at noon at Junker’s Mill. Visit www.danielboonefamilyfestival.com Jonesville Jubilee Saturday, May 4, Lila Swaim Park/Senior Center Jonesville, NC 28642 Annual celebration of the history and heritage of one of the oldest towns in the Yadkin Valley. Events include Dedication of the Veterans Memorial, Park & History Center Dedications, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Car Show, Entertainment and Fireworks! www.jonesvillenc.org/j-j.html New River Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Mile Run Saturday, May 4, New River Valley of Northwestern North Carolina Mountains - Todd, NC 28684 With just over 1,000 feet of elevation gain (1,200-1,300), the New River Marathon courses primarily along the banks of the South Fork New River, one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers in the United States. Of the 17 miles with pastoral vistas of the New River, 13 miles are along Railroad Grade Road, a North Carolina Scenic Byway. For the 9 miles that wind away from the flat and fast New River Valley, the course offers several short, aggressive climbs, rolling country roads, and a challenging 2-mile section between 15.5 and 17.5 miles (the near 180 degree view at mile 17.5 is breathtaking). www.newrivermarathon.com 5th Annual Beer Fest Sat, May 4, 7:30am-8:30am Sims Legion Park 1001 N. Marietta Street Gastonia, 28052 The Gastonia Grizzlies will hold their annual Beer Fest -- come rain or shine! There will be more than

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Destinations 125 beers, unlimited sampling with a 6 oz. glass, cornhole tournament, and live music by Crawfish. The beer fest is limited to 1,000 people and has been sold out the last 3 years! Tickets available purchase online at www.gastongrizzlies.com/beerfest.htm 79th Annual Ramp Festival Sunday, May 5, 171 Legion Dr Waynesville, NC 28786 An afternoon celebration featuring live bluegrass music, clogging, and food featuring ramps, a wild onion that grows in the mountains. www.visitncsmokies.com Annual Walleye Fishing Tournament Monday, May 6, Lake James Black Bear Access Marion, NC 28752 Third annual event formerly the Thomas E. McDivitt and Bill Lee Memorial Walleye Tournament.

Entry fee $25.00 per person. Monetary prizes awarded in various categories as well as drawings for other prizes. www.mcdowellnc.org City of Winston-Salem Centennial Celebration May 9-12, 101 North Main Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 A century ago, the two cities of Winston and Salem merged to become one city. Events include a documentary, centenarian luncheon, gallery hop, Old Salem Community day, parade, scavenger hunt, Foothills Centennial Brew, symphony concert and a non-denominational celebration service.

We invite everyone to come share our celebration as we move into the next 100 years! www.w-s100years.com LEAF - Lake Eden Arts Festival May 9-12, Camp Rockmont - Black Mountain, NC 28711 LEAF is one of the treasured traditions for families and friends across the southeast. A weekend at LEAF is the equivalent of going on a year-long multi-cultural music, arts, dance, and outdoor adventures journey, which “recharges our batteries”. A few aspects that make LEAF one of the best fests in the country is the FAMILY friendly atmosphere, the diverse sampling of arts and music, the setting, and the intimate size. www.theleaf.com 31 st Annual Mayfest May 10-12, Main Street Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 Held in Pilot Mountain’s historic downtown, this annual spring festival offers local craft vendors, food, music, and much, much, more!

Days of Wine & Posies May 10-11, South Creek Vineyards & Winery Nebo, NC 28761 They are not long, the Days of Wine & Posies. It only happens once a year and the time is almost here! Our good neighbor Banner Greenhouses will be open to the public. Enjoy choosing fancy flowers and then come on over and enjoy some fine wine and music on the vineyard deck with Melody Cox and her acoustic blues! www.southcreekwinery.com

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Destinations Mother’s Day Wine and Chocolate Weekend at Grove Winery May 11-12, Grove Winery (just northeast of Greensboro) Gibsonville, NC 27249 Chocolate anyone? Treat Mom, Daughter, Grandma, Sister, Wife, and friends to a few of their favorite things. Three Gourmet Chocolates, made by local pastry chef, Julie Watson, are perfectly paired with Three Award-Winning Wines during this delightfully, delicious weekend. Chocolates often sell out, so be sure to reserve yours in advance at www.GroveWinery.com 10th Annual Ribfest Saturday, May 11, Freedom Park, Edgewood Road Eden, NC 27288 Music, entertainment, kids games, ribs and barbecue, crafters and artisans. www.exploreedennc.com Bethabara Highland Games Saturday, May 11, Historic Bethabara Park Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Reminiscent of the Scotch Fairs that were held in the Carolinas in May in the late 1790s, the Bethabara Highland Games offers a relaxing day for family gatherings with congenial kinfolk, musical entertainment, and the camaraderie of competition. www.cityofws.org/Home/Departments/RecreationAndParks/ BethabaraPark/Articles/BethabaraPark Hello Huntersville Saturday, May 11, Downtown Huntersville, NC 28078 Come help us celebrate our local artists! This day is meant to display and recognized the talents of local artists. We will have something for everyone: battle of the bands, chalk drawing, performances, food, and much more! www.huntersville.org Music, Wine & Mom! Saturday, May 11, Grassy Creek Vineyard State Road, NC 28676 Music: Bring your mother and join us for an afternoon with the country, blues, and rock sounds of Sean Mettler! www.grassycreekvineyard.com North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival Saturday, May 11, Rural Hill 4431 Neck Road Huntersville NC 28078 “A celebration of North Carolina Brewing and Real Music” Come enjoy a ten hour day of fun in beautiful and historic open farmland, complete with seven great bands and tons of North Carolina’s finest craft brews.

You’ll be privy to all the hand crafted ales and lagers you can savor!

Featuring: over three hours of free tasting, a day packed full of great music, food, merchandise, children’s activities, beer education, and a chance to learn about and interact with area non-profits. www.ncbrewsmusic.com The Whole Bloomin’ Thing Spring Festival Saturday, May 11, Historic Frog Level Commerce St Waynesville, NC 28786 This is Haywood County’s premier spring festival, kicking off the growing season with

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Destinations beautiful flowering baskets, berry bushes, and potted ornamental plants to jumpstart your garden. Local artisans will feature a wide range of nature-inspired gifts and crafts- from baskets & birdhouses to soaps & stemware, pottery & jewelry to metal sculptures & flower planters, and dozens of other handmade creations.

Va l d e s e Tr i a t h l o n S a t u r d ay, M ay 1 1 , Va l d e s e R e c r e a t i o n Center Valdese, NC 28690 Valdese Triatholon is a fun time for everyone. Adult and Children divisions. Call 828-879-2117. www.visitvaldese.com CCR-SCCA Sunday, May 12, Metrolina Tradeshow Expo ~7100 Statesville Road ~ Charlotte, North Carolina 28269 3 rd Annual Three Rivers Fly Fishing Tournament May 17-19, Highlands, NC 28741 Fly Fishing Tournament on area rivers.

Proceeds benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund.

Contact: Steve Perry 828-526-3535 31 st Annual Hillsborough Hogg Day Friday, May 17, Downtown Hillsborough, NC 27278 More than 15,000 attend this annual festival with music, arts and crafts, car show, children’s pony rides, games and inflatables, and BBQ by Hog Heaven Restaurant and more. New name in 2013 to highlight Hillsborough’s history and Revolutionary Patriot James Hogg who lived in the town. Also new in 2013 Food Trucks. www.hillsboroughchamber.com World Famous Blue Crab Festival May 18-19, Little River SC The World Famous Blue Crab Festival was one of the most successful festivals in its 31 year history! www.bluecrabfestival.org Art in the Park Saturday, May 18, American Legion Grounds, Just off Main Street Blowing Rock, NC 28605 A juried arts & craft show featuring 90 artists. www.blowingrock.com/artinthepark/ Carolina Blues Festival Saturday, May 18, Greensboro, NC 27401 The Piedmont Blues Preservation Society (PBPS) is very excited to announce two amazing headliners. Janiva Magness, who has recently been nominated for five (5) Blues Music Awards, (tied for the most artist nominations) including the coveted, B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year Award. Her additional nominations include: Album Of The Year Stronger For It, Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year - Stronger For It, Contemporary Blues Female Artist Of The Year, and Song Of The Year - I Won’t Cry (by Janiva Magness & Dave Darling) from Stronger For It. The awards ceremony will be held just nine days before the Carolina Blues Festival. www.piedmontblues.org

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Destinations Running the Vines 10K and Mile Fun Run Saturday, May 18, Shelton Vineyards Dobson, NC 27017 Running the Vines 10k & 1/2 Mile Fun Run. Join us on May 18th to enjoy breathtaking views along the run.

At the end of the day join us for our Summer Concert featuring The Breakfast Club. www.sheltonvineyards.com Saluda Arts Festival Saturday, May 18, Main Street Saluda, NC 28773 Visitors will see and may purchase a dazzling diversity of art media including oil, watercolor, and acrylic paintings, pottery, wood turning, blacksmithing, sculpture, jewelry, painted furniture, stained glass, and more. Music representing Americana, blues, folk, and contemporary will be ongoing during the day. Watch artist painting, weaving, making pottery, blacksmithing. Children may explore and create in the Childrens Tent. Visit www.saluda.com 12th Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival® Sat, May 18, 11am-6pm Elkin Municipal Park Elkin, North Carolina Come taste the wines of the Yadkin Valley! The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival® is open to the public, including families with children (for your safety and the safety of others, please leave your pets at home). Craft vendor displays and music will take place adjacent to the wine tasting area. There will be a roving Bacchus and activities for the youngsters. www.yvwf.com Trial By Fire, Journey Tribute Band Sat, May 18, 7pm-11pm Reidsville Market Square in Downtown Reidsville NC 27320 Get ready to be transported back to the ‘80s with the Journey tribute band, Trial By Fire. Born out of the hearts of five seasoned Charlotte-based musicians, it is their vision to bring that 1996 tour to Journey fans across the country: to embrace the sound and visuals of the Steve Perry-era of Journey. Concert is free and open to the public. Beer and wine tent will be available. www.ci.reidsville.nc.us Taste of Hickory Sun, May 19, 4 pm-9 pm The Elks Lodge 356 Main Avenue, NW Hickory, NC 28601 Taste of Hickory is your opportunity to sample the best the city has to offer. Dozens of local restaurants gather together to showcase their finest creations. In addition to good food and drinks, attendees will experience a performance

by Hickory’s own “America’s Got Talent” star, Ulysses Long. www.hickorywellcrafted.com Assault on Marion/Assault on Mt. Mitchell Monday, May 20, NC 80 Marion, NC 28752 Beginning in Spartanburg, SC, and ending at Mt. Mitchell, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Assault is just over 100 miles with the route through Marion beginning on Sugar Hill Road and ending on NC 80. www.freewheelers.info

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Destinations 10th Annual White Squirrel Festival: May 24-26, May 24th - 26th, 175 East Main Street, Suite 200 Brevard, NC 28712 Featuring two full days of great live music, the White Squirrel Festival, in Downtown Brevard, NC is the perfect way to experience everything this charming mountain community has to offer. Best of all it’s FREE! www.whitesquirrelfestival.com Fiddler’s Grove Festival 2013 May 24-25, 1819 West Memorial Highway, Union Grove, NC 28689 Once again, Memorial Day weekend will be filled with the wonderful sounds of bluegrass, folk, and very talented fiddlers! Stage performances, open mike, barn dance, jamming on the grounds, children’s activities, on-site camping, and food concessions are available. www.fiddlersgrove.com PettyFest Saturday, May 25, 142 W Academy St Randleman, NC 27317 This annual event features a silent auction, door prizes, children’s activities, food vendors, music, and The King, himself! www.rpmuseum.com RockyFest Saturday, May 25, Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area 3451 Rocky Face Church Road Hiddenite, NC 28636 Celebrate the park’s one-year anniversary. The day-long event will feature activities for the entire family, including: 10K, 20K, and 50K runs; rock climbing; geocaching; children’s activities; live music; free food; and guided nature hikes. www.rockyfacepark.com Corvette Auto Show Sat, May 25, 10am-6pm Shelton Vineyards Dobson, NC 27017 Display your beautiful Corvette on the grounds of Shelton Vineyards! This will be our fourth time and we are expecting a great turn out! www.sheltonvineyards.com Battleship Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 27, Battleship North Carolina #1 Battleship Road Wilmington, NC 28401 On Memorial Day, people of all generations from across the state will gather together on the deck of the Battleship to pay their respects. An emotional ceremony, preceding and concluding with military musical arrangements provided by an Armed Forces band and a 21-gun salute. www.battleshipnc.com Piedmont Pottery Festival Saturday, June 1, Kingsway Plaza, Eden, NC 9 The finest in hand-crafted pottery from throughout the state.

Over 100 potters in 45 booths. Door prizes and demonstrations. Visit www.ExploreEdenNc.com

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Highlands in June“Cool and Eclectic” H ighlands, North Carolina will host the 6th Annual Highlands Motoring Festival on June 6-9, 2013. The event has proven to be an eclectic gathering of vintage and collector automobiles in a judged competition with awards in multiple classes and three days of motoring activities.

Eclectic best describes the field of the entries. Entries have included: Street Rods, American and European Classics, Muscle Cars, Model A’s, a Land Speed Record car, a running 1960’s original Funny car, and a 40’s era Lake Racer. The festival will begin on Thursday evening with a gathering at the Ugly Dog Pub with live music.

There is no cover charge.

Saturday will be the main event. It will open at 10:00 (Registration to begin at 7:30) at the NEW venue, the Highlands Civic Center, on US 64 North. Trophies, crafted by a local pottery artisan, will be presented to cars designated as Best in Class, and Outstanding in Class.

Also presented will be the Best of Show. This year’s featured marquee will be Porsche.

Then on Saturday evening there will be a Bar-B-Q and Bluegrass Gala with the highly-popular regional bluegrass band, NitroGrass, featuring two-time national banjo champion, Charles Wood.

Friday will feature the first annual Charity Cruise, a drive highlighting Activities continue Sunday with the many mountain waterfalls, the Third Annual Road Rally. This views and small towns with a event begins Sunday morning, with visit to the world famous Wheels of a gimmick rally (not speed judged), Time Motorcycle and Automobile with stops at local waterfalls, and a Museum, in Maggie Valley, to wit- brunch between the legs, finishing ness some of the most unusual and at the Ugly Dog Pub, early afterrare motor vehicles around. Friday noon, for awards, friendship, and evening features a reception party “war stories”. for participants, and open to the public, hosted by The Highlands Highlands Civic Center, on US 64 North www.highlandsmotoringfestival.org Literacy Council.

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A Time To Remember T he power generated at Fontana made possible the accelerated production of the nuclear material needed for the secret Manhattan Project, at Oak Ridge,Tennessee.

Uranium was needed to complete the atomic bomb, “Little Boy”, which was dropped over Hiroshima, bringing a tragic but quicker end to the war, saving many lives in the end.

We h o n o r t h i s c o n t r i b u t i o n with the creation of the “Proctor Revival”, an ongoing celebration of the self-reliant, self-sustainable lifestyle of the people of Western North Carolina prior to World War II with strong focus on honoring their great sacrifice to their country.

The Proctor Revival Organization seeks to develop a site used to recapture this era depicting this historic time through dramatic interpretation with an ongoing drama which would be ”acted out” on site much like Historic Williamsburg, VA. The visitor would experience hands on activities with interactive learning opportunities having

to do with history, science and t h e e n v i ro n m e n t a s w e l l a s participation in drama, music and various other areas of awareness.

A celebration to honor the people of Western North Carolina who gave up their homes, land and way of life so that World War II could be won. Hosted by Fontana Village Resort, The Proctor Revival Organization and GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team). As we wrap up a Time to Remember month, join us in the dance hall at Fontana Village Resort on May 25th, 2013 from 7pm – 9pm and bring the 50’s to life.

The “Asheville Gentlemen” a 7 piece Swing Band will be performing. They will be joined by the Kennesaw State University Swing Dance Association on Sat. night. Join in the fun by taking part in beginners swing dance instruction both Fri. and Sat. Fontana Village Resort 300 Woods Road Fontana Dam, North Carolina 28733 Phone: 828.498.2211 www.Fontanavillage.com

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Follow the Ben Long Fresco Trail V isitors who follow the Ben Long Fresco Trail in Western North Carolina will find a touch of renaissance art in such unlikely places as a police station and bank building as well as a civic center, municipal auditorium and a few rural churches. Thanks to the effort of North Carolina native Ben Long IV, this unique trail showcases this unusual form of art to thousands of people who visit the frescoes each year for their religious significance and for their artistic merit. Frescoes are more common to Europe and Long spent many years learning from European masters to bring the craft back to his home. He created the first frescoes for free to assist two rural churches that were in need of attention. Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Jefferson is home to one of his most popular and controversial images,

Mary Great with Child. The Ben Long Fresco Trail now features 11 locations across seven counties in Western North Carolina and makes a perfect addition to an art tour along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

#35 Project 543 tells the story of unique spots across North Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places. Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered to be the width of our state. The entries in this project are in no particular order, and we’ll add to them each week.

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ew this season will be a free “Pops on the Square” Series sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Reidsville Area Foundation.

According to Market Square Manager Judy Yarbrough, “We are so grateful to the Reidsville Area Foundation in assisting with this series. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring musicians to our City that you find performing in larger metropolitan areas.”

winning combination of virtuosity and humor brings a fresh approach to great music of all types, engaging audiences in a vibrant and energetic musical experience.

Taking the stage Friday, June 7, is Carolina Brass. Based out of Greensboro, Carolina Brass is a national touring ensemble and Summit Recording artist, and has Friday, July 12, jazz ensemble Sweet quickly become the premiere brass Dreams will be filling the evening ensemble of the Southeast, raising air with soft jazz, moving ballads the bar for music performance and funky dance grooves. Since and education in America. From 1984, Sweet Dreams Band has built the elegance and grace of beautiful a reputation that spans the Southeast. classical music to the hard driving They have played a diversity of events sound of a big band, Carolina Brass and venues and are the players of will sweep you off your feet and choice for many recording artists leave a smile on your face. Their playing live events in the area.

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Crystal Bright & the Silver Hands will be on stage Friday, August 2. Crystal and her group are a Kaleidophrenic Cabaret.

Corbie Hill of the” Independent Weekly” describes her music as “toeing a fascinating line, making for either an uncommonly dignified circus sideshow or a melodramatic, gorgeous Eastern European street performance. Think Tori Amos with Tom Waits’ sense of humor, or maybe a Tim Burton film with the steampunk quotient maxed.

Their recent Muses and Bones is immersive and beguiling, alternating between reckless klezmer and enormous gothic ballads.”

Stan Stigall, “paying homage to the music that molded multiple generations and gave Detroit a claim to fame other than cars, The Legacy takes you back to the days of The Drifters, The Coasters, The Jacksons, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Temptations and so many more legendary icons. Featuring four very talented performers, you will transported back in time to one of the most influential periods of American Musical History.”

Wr a p p i n g u p t h e “ P o p s o n the Square” Series on Friday, S e p t e m b e r 1 3 , will be T h e Legacy Tribute Band with Sound Express. According to band leader

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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina Stokes County Locations Priddy’s General Store 2121 Shepherd Mill Road, Danbury (336-593-8796).

The store is open from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday through Saturday.

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ucked away in Danbury, a tiny hamlet near Hanging Rock State Park, is the centuryo l d P r i d d y ’s G e n e r a l S t o r e , where scenes were shot for the surprisingly successful horror flick Cabin Fever. First-time director Eli Roth hand-picked locations for the film. He found Priddy’s to be the perfect country store, thanks in part to its light yellow exterior and aged pine floors. Film junkies will recognize it in scenes that feature old man Cadwell, t h e e c c e n t r i c , g r a y - b e a rd e d storekeeper. The 70-something actor, Robert Harris, does not work at the store but is a Triad resident who impressed Roth with his first speaking role.

Cabin Fever revolves around five college friends who spend their vacation in a cabin deep in the woods. When one of them contracts a flesh-eating virus, their vacation takes a definite turn for the worse. The film stars James DeBello, Joey Kern, Jordan Ladd (daughter of Cheryl Ladd), and Cerina Vincent, who attended the East Coast premiere in Greensboro’s Carolina Theatre.

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Come Play with the Potters Our 11th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival will feature potters from all across North Carolina and southern Virginia. We have several new potters that are going to be featured this year and several more live demonstrations. Come join us!

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Second Annual Studio Glass Exhibition June 1- July 6, 2013

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The mountains of North Carolina are home to some of the world’s most talented studio glass artists.

To recognize the exceptional work of these preeminent artists, an exhibition of work is scheduled in a collaborative event taking place in four downtown Morganton

venues: the Burke Arts Council Gallery, Kalā Gallery, John S. Payne Studio and MESH Gallery.

Each gallery is located within 2 blocks of downtown Morganton.

Last year, visitors from all across the southeast U.S. traveled to Morganton to view this impressive collection of studio glass.

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This four-day celebration is packed full of great events including Friday, May 10 Gallery Hop, a street scene celebration that takes place in the heart of Winston-Salem’s arts district. Or stop by Old Salem Museums & Gardens, one of America’s most authentic colonial sites, Saturday, May 11 to tour the grounds and historic building free of charge (normally a $21!). After

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All races follow the same course on hiking trails around the mountain starting at the park’s picnic shelter, located beside the parking lot in the quarry area.

Free rock climbing sessions will be offered throughout the Day. The sessions will focus on getting participants into the gear (harness, helmet, climbing shoes) and getting them on the rock for a vertical experience.

Except for the races, all activities are free and open to the public.

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Children’s activities include inflatables, face painting, and storytelling with Miss Mel. In addition, there will be live music and free food. The Sugar Loaf Ramblers will perform from 3:00 to 4:45, and The Idle Time Band will perform from 5:15 to 7:00. Please bring a lawn chair, and sit back and enjoy the music.

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