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Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park
This waterfowl park in Scotland Neck has a new "Landing Zone" where guests can actually touch birds.
Aurora Fossil Museum
The tiny town of Aurora boasts an amazing fossil museum culled from a nearby phosphate mine.
The Screaming Rooster
Bob Garner enjoys locally sourced food at this popular Winston-Salem eatery.
May 23, 2013
This week's show takes us to Asheville to learn about bellyaking, we explore Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park in Scotland Neck, preview the Theater of the American South Festival in Wilson, visit the Aurora Fossil Museum and Bob Garner enjoys Sunday brunch at the Screaming Rooster in Winston-Salem.
Theater of the American South Festival
This festival in Wilson showcases a new play about Patsy Cline as well as numerous other events.
Asheville Adventure Center
Learn about the new sport of Bellyaking where you take a modified kayak and paddle with your hands down a river.
Tapoco Lodge
This historic mountain lodge in Graham County is enjoying a comeback.
May 16, 2013
This week's show takes us for a boat tour of Lake Norman on the Catawba Queen, we tour Tapoco Lodge in Robbinsville, preview the Carolina Ballet's "Giselle" visit Seagrove Orchids and Deborah Holt Noel explores a haven for all types of artists at the Creative Center in Greensboro.
Catawba Queen
All aboard for a tour of Lake Norman on the Catawba Queen in Mooresville.
Carolina Ballet: Giselle
This new production of "Giselle" is choreographed by ballet masters.
Seagrove Orchids
This greenhouse in Randolph County offers hundreds of orchids for sale.
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.
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park
This waterfowl park has a new "Landing Zone" where guests can actually touch birds.
Aurora Fossil Museum
The town of Aurora boasts an amazing fossil museum culled from a nearby phosphate mine.
The Screaming Rooster
Bob Garner enjoys locally sourced food at this popular Winston-Salem eatery.
May 23, 2013
We learn bellyaking, explore a waterfowl park and enjoy brunch in Winston-Salem.
Theater of the American South Festival
This festival in Wilson premieres a play about Patsy Cline as well as other events.
Asheville Adventure Center
Learn about the new sport of Bellyaking on the French Broad River,
Tapoco Lodge
This historic mountain lodge in Graham County is enjoying a comeback.
May 16, 2013
We ride the Catawba Queen, visit Tapoco Lodge and the Creative Center.
Catawba Queen
All aboard for a tour of Lake Norman on the Catawba Queen in Mooresville.
Carolina Ballet: Giselle
This new production of "Giselle" is choreographed by ballet masters.
Seagrove Orchids
This greenhouse in Randolph County offers hundreds of orchids for sale.
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.
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Thursday May 23, 2013 at 9:00pm:
Bellyaking on the French Broad River -Producer Derek Long
Asheville, NC Buncombe County
Thursday May 23, 2013 at 9:00pm and Friday, May 24th at 8:30pm:
Bellyaking on the French Broad River - Producer Derek Long
Asheville, NC / Buncombe County
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park - Producer Elizabeth Wilder
Scotland Neck, NC / Halifax County
Theater of the American South Festival - Producer Julia Carpenter
Wilson, NC / Wilson County
Aurora Fossil Museum - Producer Derek Long
Aurora, NC / Beaufort County
The Screaming Rooster - Producer Bob Garner
Winston-Salem, NC / Forsyth County
About North Carolina Weekend
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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.
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