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May 9, 2013
This week's show explores a new exhibit at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, goes ziplining at ZipQuest in Fayetteville, enjoys a wine-tasting experience in Chatham County, enjoys live music in Wake Forest and Bob Garner samples the eclectic fare at Root & Vine in Morganton.
UnWined
In a quiet spot in Chatham County, wine lovers gather to taste the latest in North Carolina vintages.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Come along for a tour of Reynolda House Museum of American Art and enjoy this preview of an exhibit of glamour photography by Edward Steichen.
Root & Vine
Bob Garner samples the eclectic fare at this popular restaurant in Morganton.
ZipQuest Adventures
Bryan Mims takes us along for a ziplining adventure in Fayetteville.
NoDa
Come along for a tour of Charlotte's historic arts district.
Timeless Cruizers Car Show
Car lovers flock to this event every May in Orange County.
Pamlico Fishing
Clay Johnson enjoys a day of fishing with Tar-Pam Guide Service in Beaufort County.
Dajio
This small restaurant in Ocracoke is committed to fresh seafood and great memories.
May 2, 2013
This week's show takes us to the NC Music Hall of Fame in Kannapolis, visits a classic car show in Efland, exlores NoDa in Charlotte, goes fishing along the Pamlico River, and enjoys fresh seafood at Dajio in Ocracoke.
NC Music Hall of Fame
Derek Long explores this popular music museum in Kannapolis that showcases some of North Carolina's varied music traditions and entertainers.
The Inn on Main Street
This friendly B&B in Weaverville brings back guests again and again.
Finch's Restaurant
Bob Garner visits this popular Raleigh café.
April 25, 2013
This week's show takes us to a national watercolor exhibit in King's Mountain, goes indoor climbing at Inner Peaks in Charlotte, takes a ride on the New Hope Valley Railroad, tours the friendly Inn on Main Street in Weaverville and Bob Garner visits an old Raleigh favorite, Finch's.
National Watercolor Show
Kings Mountain was picked as a stop for this traveling exhibition of national watercolor winners.
Inner Peaks Climbing Center
Check out the serious walls at this huge indoor climbing center in Charlotte.
New Hope Valley Railroad
This restored train near the Triangle is a huge hit for families that love the rails.
April 18, 2013
This week's show previews MerleFest in Wilkesboro, tours the renovated Old Theater in Oriental, explores the Grifton historical Museum, tours the town of Liberty and enjoys Belgian-style waffles at Cast Iron Waffles in Charlottte.
MerleFest 2013
This famous music festival in Wilkesboro enters a new era after the death of Doc Watson.
The Old Theater
Clay Johnson profiles this restored movie theater in Oriental that is now the town cultural hub.
Grifton Museum
Learn about the history and culture of this Pitt County town at its fascinating museum.
Liberty Profile
Take a tour of this bustling Randolph County town.
Cast Iron Waffles
Stephanie Bourland profiles this family-owned Belgian style waffle café in Charlotte.
April 11, 2013
This week's show takes us to Polk County for the Block House Steeplechase, explores the Pantego Academy Museum, enjoys some paintball action, visits the Monte Vista Hotel in Black Mountain and Bob Garner enjoys Sunday Brunch at Antonia's in Hillsborough.
May 9, 2013
We explore Reynolda House, ziplining in Fayetteville and visit Root & Vine in Morganton.
UnWined
In Chatham County, wine lovers gather to taste the latest in North Carolina vintages.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Reynold House Museum of American Art hosts a glamour photography exhibit by Steichen.
Root & Vine
Bob Garner samples the eclectic fare at this popular restaurant in Morganton.
ZipQuest Adventures
Bryan Mims takes us along for a ziplining adventure in Fayetteville.
NoDa
Come along for a tour of Charlotte's historic arts district.
Timeless Cruizers Car Show
Car lovers flock to this event every May in Orange County.
Pamlico Fishing
Clay Johnson enjoys a day of fishing with Tar-Pam Guide Service in Beaufort County.
Dajio
This small restaurant in Ocracoke is committed to fresh seafood and great memories.
May 2, 2013
We visit the NC Music Hall of Fame, fish the Pamlico, and visit Dajio in Ocracoke.
NC Music Hall of Fame
This museum in Kannapolis honors some of NC's varied music traditions and entertainers.
The Inn on Main Street
This friendly B&B in Weaverville brings back guests again and again.
Finch's Restaurant
Bob Garner visits this popular Raleigh café.
April 25, 2013
We preview a watercolor show,go indoor climbing and visit the Inn on Main Street.
National Watercolor Show
Kings Mountain was picked for a traveling exhibition of national watercolor winners.
Inner Peaks Climbing Center
Check out the serious walls at this huge indoor climbing center in Charlotte.
New Hope Valley Railroad
This restored train near the Triangle is a huge hit for families that love the rails.
April 18, 2013
We preview MerleFest, tour Grifton and Liberty and try Belgian waffles in Charlotte.
MerleFest 2013
This famous music festival in Wilkesboro enters a new era after the death of Doc Watson.
The Old Theater
This restored movie theater in Oriental is now the town cultural hub.
Grifton Museum
Learn about the history and culture of this Pitt County town at its fascinating museum.
Liberty Profile
Take a tour of this bustling Randolph County town.
Cast Iron Waffles
Stephanie Bourland profiles this family-owned Belgian style waffle café in Charlotte.
April 11, 2013
We visit a steeplechase, the Monte Vista Hotel and Bob Garner brunches at Antonia's.
North Carolina Weekend
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Thursday May 16, 2013 at 9:00pm and Friday May 17 at 8:30pm:
Catawba Queen -Producer Stephanie Bourland
Mooresville, NC
Tapoco Lodge-Producer Derek Long
Robbinsville, NC
Carolina Ballet: Giselle-Producer Julia Carpenter
Raleigh, NC
Seagrove Orchids --Producer John Bollenbacher
Seagrove, NC
The Creative Center -Producer Deborah Holt Noel
Greensboro, NC
About North Carolina Weekend
Join host Debo
rah Holt Noel as she shares the best things to "see and do" across the state each weekend.
After a long week of work, chores, and routines, most people breathe a sigh of relief when the weekend arrives. But how can people find out about all the great places to visit across the state? How can folks get an idea of what an event might be like - before driving two hours to find out for themselves? Wherever you live in North Carolina, chances are nearby a music festival, a craft show, a barbecue or a street fair is waiting for you on the weekend. Whether it's 5 or 50 miles away, there's a myriad of possibilities to make you look forward to your next trip…and that's what "North Carolina Weekend" is all about!
This exciting weekly program takes viewers on a journey beyond black and white pictures and boring text descriptions and into the colorful sites and sounds of the story - giving them a firsthand look at what North Carolina has to offer. Whether you're a fan of bluegrass or jazz, an experienced hiker looking for a new trail to conquer, a family planning their next vacation or just someone who wants to explore the town next door, this show is for you.
Looking to "get away" this weekend? Then grab your day planner and TV remote and find out what a North Carolina weekend has in store for you.
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