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Asheville, North Carolina has a great scenic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Asheville, North Carolina has a great scenic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Photo by Michael Tracey, via Flickr

Romantic Getaway, Asheville, NC

The Blue Ridge Mountains can be your romantic escape all year round!

by Todd Lyden | January 23, 2012

With Valentine's Day coming up, maybe you are considering a romantic getaway? We asked some of the good folks on our Facebook page and got a great suggestion from Deborah Davis: head to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

There are lots of places you can go, but we would suggest starting with Asheville, NC. 

There are so many options for the romantic couple. Perhaps you like sightseeing...can't go wrong with …


Rock of Ages started on Broadway but is coming to Fayetteville!

Rock of Ages started on Broadway but is coming to Fayetteville!

Logo provided by Community Concerts

Rock of Ages, Community Concert Series, Fayetteville, NC

February 14, 2012

by Todd Lyden | January 21, 2012

How about a Valentine's treat? You might like the music of  Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, and Poison for you and your sweetheart at the community concert next month at the Crown Theater. 

Rock of Ages is a musical love story set with a Los Angeles '80s backdrop. It is currently being made into a movie that will premiere this summer with Tom Cruise and Alec Balwin taking starring …


The Book 'Em Book Fair and conference is next month on February 25th!

The Book 'Em Book Fair and conference is next month on February 25th!

Photo courtesy Book ‘Em Foundation

Book ‘Em North Carolina, Lumberton, NC

Saturday, February 25, 2012

by Todd Lyden | January 16, 2012

The Book 'Em Foundation of North Carolina is presenting their first annual Book 'Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair.

It is taking place in Lumberton, forty minutes south of Fayetteville on February 25th at Robeson Community College. 

It will be a unique opportunity for aspiring authors to speak one on one with upwards of 75 authors. The free event is open to the public and starts at …


Head on down to Laurinburg next weekend to hear some choice tall tales.

Head on down to Laurinburg next weekend to hear some choice tall tales.

Logo from the Storytelling & Arts Center of the Southeast

Annual Bold-Faced Liar’s Showdown, Laurinburg, NC

January 21, 2012

by Todd Lyden | January 14, 2012

There is no storytellers center in Laurinburg. There is no storytelling festival. There is no liar's showdown next week.

See? We aren't that good at the lying thing here. Those are all actually true.

Next Saturday on January 21st, the Storytelling & Arts Center of the Southeast (SACS) in Laurinburg, NC is presenting its fifth annual Bold-Faced Liar's Showdown from 2-5pm. It is a great opportunity to hear tall …


Indulge in numerous chocolate delights in Morehead City's Carolina Chocolate Festival!

Indulge in numerous chocolate delights in Morehead City's Carolina Chocolate Festival!

Photo courtesy Kirti Poddar, via Flickr

Carolina Chocolate Festival, Morehead City, NC

Looking for a winter festival to get away to enjoy?

by Todd Lyden | January 09, 2012

Are you looking for something fun to do in the upcoming weeks? You might want to consider a trip to coast, out to Morehead City, for the 10th Annual Carolina Chocolate Festival!

Tickets for the February 4-5th event can be purchased online in advance for only $8 for adults and $2 for children under 12. The main event is held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. It …


There are 17 locations all around the area. Just look and you can find one!

There are 17 locations all around the area. Just look and you can find one!

Photo by Todd Lyden

Mi Casita, Fayetteville, NC

Great Mexican food served all over the Fayetteville area!

by Todd Lyden | January 07, 2012

To say that Mi Casita is a favorite of the folks in Fayetteville is an understatement. You won't find too many people locally that don't at least know the restaurants—and more often you will find they are great fans of the delicious food!

What's even more impressive is that Juan Macias has taken the concept into something even more regional! There are seventeen, that is a one followed by a seven, different Mi …


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