THE PATIO - Waynesville Dining

THE PATIO - Just around the corner on Church Street in Waynesville is the Patio Bistro & Coffee Shop. Not only does The Patio offer a comfortable indoor dining room but they also offer outdoor seating on their European-style patio. Whether having breakfast or lunch, dining at The Patio means made-fresh-daily. We feature hand-made to order deli sandwiches, healthy salads, creative wraps, and daily specials.

OAK HILL ON LOVE LANE - Waynesville B&B

An exception bed and breakfast in Waynesville - OAK HILL ON LOVE LANE offers high end beds and bedding, gourmet breakfast, wireless internet, flat screen TVs, fireplaces in every room, locally produced all-natural soaps and lotions, local original art. $150-$235 per night

Art After Dark - Waynesville

June 5 6-9PM The Waynesville Gallery Association presents Art After Dark on Friday. June's Art After Dark theme is “Celebrating the Colors of Summer.” Stroll working studios and galleries on Main Street, Depot Street and in Historic Frog Level.

Flea Market- Brevard

May 30 Brevard Sponsored by The Brevard Lions Club
The Flea Market will be at Brevard College.
Proceeds will fund our projects for the blind and visually impaired. Please help us by donating good items to sell.
Call for item pickup to 883-7911, 884-3613, or 884-7904.

Chef’s Weekend Specials at Thirteen Moons- Bryson City

May 29 - 31 Bryson City, Thirteen Moons at The Village.
Friday:
Appetizer
Roasted Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta with Balsamic Redux
Chef’s Special Entrée
Duck Confit and Arugula Salad with Bleu Cheese and Cherry Vinaigrette
The Pastry Chef’s Creation
Warm Cherries Jubilee with Lemon Pound Cake and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Saturday:
Appetizer
Tempeh and Vegetable Lettuce Rolls with Sweet Chili Aioli
Chef’s Special Entrée
Cajun Rib Eye Blackened Rib Eye Mounded with Crayfish, Bleu Cheese and Bacon
The Pastry Chef’s Creation
Warm Cherries Jubilee with Lemon Pound Cake and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Sunday Brunch:
$11.95 per person Children 5-11, $6.95 ~ 4 and under FREE
10:30am – 2:30pm This Brunch featuring:

* Atlantic Smoked Salmon and Bagel Bar with Capers, Red Onion and Cream Cheese
* Fresh Seasonal Fruit and a Selection of Gourmet Salads
* Omelet Station made to order by our Chef
* Danish Pastries and Muffins
* Thirteen Moons Warm Breakfast Specialty
* A Fantastic Soup du Jour
* Gourmet Pasta Entrée with our Authentic Italian Sauce
* Carving Station featuring a Freshly Prepared Family Roast
* Vegetable and Potatoes
* Sensational Homemade Dessert Buffet
828-488-2826

After-Hours Black Mountain Chamber at The Inn

May 28 Black Mountain, Black Mountain Inn. Come enjoy the Inn's gracious charm with wine, hors d'oeuvres, live music while networking important business relationships.
Call (828) 669-2300

Season Kick-Off Event in Jefferson

May 29 West Jefferson. New River Winery invites you to join them on Friday, May 29, 2009 for their Season Kick-Off Event at their official tasting room at Bohemia Gallery located downtown West Jefferson.
The event is from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., featuring music by the Lucky Strikes.

Donovan Keith live at Zack's Pub- Little Switzerland

May 29 Little Switzerland. Playing original music on guitar. Zacks Pub is located at Switzerland Cafe and General Store in Little Switzerland. For more information, call 828-765-5289
visit www.switzerlandcafe.com.

Mountain Music in Old Fort

May 29 Old Fort. Every Friday evening for more than a decade, folks have gathered to hear and play bluegrass and traditional mountain music. Coffee and sodas are still just a quarter!
Friday evenings; 7:00pm; Rockett Building, Main Street in downtown Old Fort.
For more information call 1-888-233-6111.

Reception and Four Course Wine Dinner- Bryson City

May 28, 6:30 PM Bryson City, Thirteen Moons Restaurant at the Village.
5 Course Wine Dinner Featuring Cartlidge & Brown Wines of California.
$49.99 per person
Reservations 828-488-2826

SOUL BENEFACTOR Plays at Cayons in Blowing Rock

June 27 Blowing Rock, CANYONS - 10:00pm SOUL BENEFACTOR No cover.
Visit www.canyonsbr.com.

Memorial Weekend Events at Fontana Village

May 24 & 25 Fontana Village
Enjoy a full slate of activities including live music, events, cook-outs, etc.
800-849-2258
www.fontanavillage.com

Furniture Exhibition- Asheville

May 25 - August 10 Asheville, Grovewood Gallery.
Dual Personalities: Multifunctional Contemporary Furniture - a unique studio furniture exhibition chop full of character. This invitational exhibition will coincide with The Furniture Society’s 2009 conference in Boone, NC and pre-conference tour to Asheville.
Call 828.253.7651 or visit www.grovewood.com.

Live Music & More in Little Switzerland Mile Post 328.3

May 24, 27 - Little Switzerland, The Orchard at Alta Pass.
Live music and mountain dancing, storytelling and hayrides, monarch butterfly raising, naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and handwork demonstrations, book signings and more.

Quick Mountain Get-a-Way Special- Flat Rock

May 25 - 31 Flat Rock, Mountain Lodge and Conference Center.
Stay any number of nights between May 25-31, 2009 and receive a 25% discount plus a free room upgrade *Only valid for guest stays May 25-31, 2009 and only for new reservations. Guest must mention offer code: 25OFF to receive this offer*

Stony Knoll 2nd Annual Family Festival- Columbus

May 22-23 Stearns Park, Columbus.
Come out and join us for the second year of fun for the family on Memorial Weekend. Rides, games, music, funnel cakes, hot dogs, BBQ hash and more. Live music in the evening.
Where:Stearns Park in downtown Columbus
When: 3 pm Friday and all day Saturday.

This event is a benefit to raise funds for the Stoney Knoll Community Library. For more information contact Ricky Cummings at (864) 205-6893.

Spring Tour of Homes- Brevard

May 30th in Brevard. Tour 8 beautiful homes and one historic B & B in Transylvania County that have been chosen for their location, beauty, architecture or décor. Homes are located in downtown Brevard, Straus Park, Glen Cannon, Connestee Falls and Cedar Mountain. The Spring Tour of Homes last from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. Sponsors include: Audrey Love Charitable Foundation, Marco’s Trattoria, the NC Arts Council and the TC Arts Council. Make your lunch reservations at Marco’s and they will donate a percentage back to TC Arts.
Make reservations by calling 883-4841. Marco Trattoria is located at 204 W. Main Street in Brevard. This is a fundraiser for the TC Arts Council and its youth programs. Tickets are $30.
Call TC Arts at 828-884-2787 to reserve your tickets today.
www.artsofbrevard.org

Auction for Smoky Mountain Community Theatre- Bryson City

June 6 Bryson City Smoky Mountain Community Theatre.
Preview at 6:00 PM --- Auction begins at 7:00 PM. Antiques Collectibles - Household items -Box Lots - Books Art - Gift Certificates -Toys and much more! Come on by and help us to continue the improvements and restoration of our community theatre.
All proceeds to benefit Smoky Mountain Community Theatre.
Visit www.smctheatre.com/auction.htm

Summer Theatre Camp at The Parkway Playhouse

The Parkway Playhouse and Dance Express offer Summer Theatre Camp for kids age 5-16.
These camp sessions are from 9am-3pm lasting 3 weeks concluding with 2 weekend performances at the Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville.
2 Sessions June 22- July 10 and July 13-July 31.
Cost $225 per child for 3 weeks session and $85 per child for 1 week.
Call Dance Express at 828-682-1493.

Kat Williams Performs at Carolina Theatre- Spruce Pine

May 23 7:30pm Spruce Pine, Carolina Theatre.
Kat Williams performs jazz, R&B, & blues in the Spruce Pine historic theatre. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.thecarolinabarndance.org or at the following Spruce Pine locations: Mayland Community College, Timberline Properties, Mayland Printing, and Rivers Edge Outfitters.
Advance tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. This is event benefits the Carolina Theatre Preservation Association and is sponsored by Mayland Community College.

Bluegrass Series in Flat Rock

May 21
The Backroom at the Flat Rock Wine Shop. Our Bluegrass series continues with Brushfire Stankgrass 8:30pm www.myspace.com/brushfirestankgrass.
828-697-6828
www.flatrockwineshoppe.com

Black MountainTourism Town Hall meeting

May 20 5:00 pm Black Mountain, the Public Library (105 Dougherty Street). BCTDA is hosting these meetings in hopes of getting feedback from residents and business leaders.

May Is The Month For Strawberry-Lovers

Bryson City. With supermarket strawberries available year ’round, it’s easy to forget the taste of fresh-picked, locally-grown berries. But May is the time to enjoy the real thing.

In the Bryson City area, two local growers have fields where you can pick your own or purchase containers of freshly-picked berries. Above, Brynnae Rhinehart of Bryson City samples a berry at Darnell Farms, just east of Bryson City on Highway 19. The other is Shelton Family Farm on Thomas Valley Road in Whittier.

S[ecial: Memorial Day Weekend Lake Toxaway

May Lake Toxaway, Greystone Inn.
Buy Two Nights - Get One Night FREE!
Anytime throughout the month of May, purchase any three consecutive nights and we'll add on two more nights for FREE!. Take advantage of 5 days playing in our beautiful mountain lake backyard. Enjoy golf, tennis, mountain bikes, regulation croquet, and more. Rates vary depending on season. Call our reservation professional for more details.

Call 1-800-824-5766 and make your reservation today. Offer does not apply to Romance, Spa or Vacation package. Cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts

First Baptist of Ivy Gap- Bryson City

May 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 7:30pm Bryson City.
Smoky Mountain Community Theatre presents “First Baptist of Ivy Gap” This award – winning play spans 25 years and portrays laughter, comfort, forgiveness, and redemption through the stories of six women planning anniversary celebrations for their church.
www.smctheatre.com

Busy Weekend in Black Mountain

May 15 - 16. Black Mountain:

Saturday 9am till 2pm " Value Our Valley" Business,Job and Health Fair, Win $1200 Hand Made Rocking Chair by Local Artist John Foreman.. many other door prizes, hambuger and Hot Dogs. At Owen Middle School on Old US 70.Free

Fourth Annual Black Mountain Garden Show and Sale 9AM-5PM On Sutton Avenue next to the Depot demonstrations and things for the kids to do.Free

Saturday White Horse Hear Bob Hinkle co Owner and singer, sonwriter poet, recording artist, executive producer, record company President 8 PM $10 www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

Live Music also at Town Pump
Pisgah Brewing, Watershed and Beacon Pub

Sunday "Black Mountain Meet and Greet" at Town Pump 1pm-4pm

Craig Morgan Free Concert- Cherokee

May 16, 7:30pm Cherokee, Harrah's Hotel.
Craig Morgan to Perform Free Concert at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel Free Admission This free concert will kick off the final festivities of the casino’s annual “$100,000 Fishing Challenge”. 800-HARRAHS
www.harrahs.com

Free beer tasting - Asheville

May 15 4-7 PM Asheville, Hops and Vines

La Folie Wood-Aged Biere, is New Belgium's original wood-conditioned beer, resting in French Oak barrels between one and three years before being hand bottled, numbered and corked for your enjoyment. Mothership Wit New Belgium's first organically-produced beer, Mothership Wit Organic Wheat Beer elevates the zesty Wit or White beers of Belgium. 1554 Enlightened Black Ale uses a light lager yeast strain and dark chocolaty malts to redefine what dark beer can be.
828-252-5275

Thirteen Moons Chef’s Specials- Bryson City

May 16-17 Bryson City, Thirteen Moons Restaurant at the Village. This weekend's Chef's Specials:

Saturday, May 16th
Appetizer
Scallop Ceviche Bruschetta marinated delicate jumbo scallops on crusty bread
Entrée
Rib Eye Steak Pizziola Rib eye steak covered with sautéed peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh mozzarella
The Pastry Chef’s Creation
Individual Boston Cream Pie

Sunday Brunch Buffet, May 17^th $11.95 per person – 10:30am – 2:30pm
This Brunch featuring:
Atlantic Smoked Salmon and Bagel Bar with Capers, Red Onion and Cream Cheese
Fresh Seasonal Fruit and a Selection of Gourmet Salads
Omelet Station made to order by our Chef
Danish Pastries and Muffins
Thirteen Moons Warm Breakfast Specialty
A Fantastic Soup du Jour
Gourmet Pasta Entrée with our Authentic Italian Sauce
Carving Station featuring a Freshly Prepared Family Roast
Vegetable and Potatoes
Sensational Homemade Dessert Buffet Children 5-11, $6.95 ~ 4 and under FREE

828-488-2826

Free Honeymoon Suite!

The Mountain Lodge and Conference Center in Flat Rock is offering a FREE Honeymoon Suite. Book your wedding with the Mountain Lodge on or before December 31, 2009 and we will give you a free honeymoon suite on the night of your wedding.
*Free suite is one night only, and can not be traded to another guest in the party or used for a credit. Couple must mention offer code: FreeSuite.* At the Mountain Lodge, we know that when it comes to celebrating the most important day of your life, nothing but perfection will do. From rehearsal dinners, to the wedding ceremony, and the reception, our caring professionals will create the flawless event you have dreamed about since you were a little girl. Whether you envision a lavish reception or an intimate ceremony, we will provide a venue brimming with romance and elegance

River House Sunday Salons- West Jefferson

May 17 West Jefferson. River House Country Inn and Restaurant will get their Sunday Salons music series going again on May 17th with Steve and Ruth Smith renowned hammer dulcimer and guitar players. The music starts at 4pm, hors d'oeuvres passed around 5 p.m., more music until 6 p.m., and then a chef’s choice menu will be served starting around 6 p.m. Come on out and enjoy a rocking chair on the front porch, great music and outstanding food. Visit the website at
www.riverhousenc.com.

A Salute to Elvis & Country Legends-Maggie Valley

May 16 7:30 PM Eaglesnest, Maggie Valley. Eddie Miles and his salute to country legends. Visit website to purchase tickets.
(828) 926-9658
www.info@eaglenestnc.com

Grant Sparks live at Zack's Pub

May 16 Playing original rock with a mountain twist. Zacks Pub is located at Switzerland Cafe and General Store in Little Switzerland. For more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit www.switzerlandcafe.com.

Balsam Mountain Inn's Songwriters In-The Round

May 23 Waynesville / Sylva Balsam Mountain Inn. Songwriters In-The Round - Songs you know, made famous by acts such as Garth Brooks, Helen Reddy, John Waite, Chicago, Tina Turner. Meet the people who CREATED THEM - spend an evening with these great artists.
Benita Hill Becky Hobbs and Chas Sanford. "IN-THE-ROUND" songwriters shows provides you a casual and intimate evening with these AWARD WINNERS.

All inclusive tickets for Gourmet Buffet seating and show are $49.40 (buffet,dessert,coffee,tea, soda, tax, tip,cover all included in this budget SAVING price)

Wine, beer, and ABC drinks may be purchased at the table. Buffet starts at 6pm, show at 7:30. Seating every half our.

The Balsam Mountain Inn is located just off U.S. Hwy. 23/74 between Waynesville and Sylva, about 40 miles west of Asheville. 10 minutes from Sylva and Waynesville.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS Call (800) 224-9498

May Specials at Mountain High Lodge and Highlands Suites

Highlands NC
May Days
Valid: May 7 – June 4, 2009
As low as...
Mountain High Lodge:
$69 per night*

Call Mountain High Lodge at 1.877.438.9880 for reservations.

Highlands Suite Hotel:
$99 per night*

Call Highlands Suite Hotel at 1.877.553.3761 for reservations.

Blowing Rock's Chetola Resort 2009 Business of the Year

The Boone Chamber of Commerce is please to announce Chetola Resort is the business of the year.
PO Box 17
North Main Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Reservations: 800-243-8652

The Folkstone Inn in Bryson City

May 10 Bryson City, Folkestone Inn. Book one of our beautiful rooms for Mom and enjoy one of the many brunches or dinners being offered on her day. 101 Folkestone Road
Bryson City, NC 28713-7891 Phone: 888-812-3385 Email: Innkeeper@Folkestone.com

Community Music Jam- Bryson City

Marianna Black Library presents Community Music Jam
Thursday, May 7, 6 – 7:30pm, Auditorium Free Admission
Join in the camaraderie – bring an instrument and/or a friend!
828-488-3030
www.fontanalib.org/brysoncity

MOUNTAIN HOME FOR SALE.- Boone area

Well appointed mountain cedar home with metal roof. Stacked stone flower beds with split rail fence. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the open deck with pergola. Bright open floor plan, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with additional den/craft/guest suite. Vine railings accent the floor to ceiling stone fireplace for those COOL mountain nights. Close to Blue Ridge Parkway / Boone/Blowing Rock/Todd area, offering GOOD VIEWS, privacy and abundant wildlife. Broker Interest. $298,000. Cathey Purvey, Re/Max Realty Group 866-652-1990.

Mothers Day Spa Specials-Blowing Rock

Westglow Resort and Spa, Blowing Rock. MOTHER'S DAY DEALS - GOOD THINGS COME IN WESTGLOW PACKAGES
Treat Mom to a day of luxury with a special package from Westglow Resort & Spa

Westglow Sampler Package - Regular price $195.00 - Now 20% off
A full day at the spa with lunch and 1 one-hour treatment of choice.
Westglow Deluxe Package - Regular price $295 - Now 25% off
A full day at the spa with lunch and 2 one-hour treatments of choice.
Day Glow Package - Regular price $395.00 - Now 30% off
A full day at the spa with lunch and 3 one-hour treatments of choice.

*Must be purchased by May 31, 2009. All taxes included. Gratuities not included. Cannot be applied to existing reservations or combined with any other discount.

**Join us for our Mother's Day Brunch at Rowland's Restaurant** Sunday, May 10, 2009 (11:30 am - 2 pm) - Call 828-295-5141 for Reservations

MAY SPECIAL

Westglow Resort and Spa, Blowing Rock. Purchase any two-night package and receive an additional night of lodging and gourmet breakfast FREE!!

*Must be purchased by 6/14/2009 and can be applied to any dates in 2009. Does not
apply to pre-existing reservations or holidays. Additional services can be added
at the a la carte rate. 828-295-4463 info@westglow.com

Black Mountain: Lake Eden Arts Festival

May 7 - 10 Black Mountain. Enjoy a full weekend of art, music, and outdoor fun in a beautiful mountain lake setting. Experience cultural enrichment from all over the world! Camp Rockmont, Lake Eden Road. http://www.theleaf.com/

The Biltmore: Mothers Day Special

May 10 Asheville, The Biltmore Estate. Make mom a queen on her day with a FREE visit to America's Castle. Moms pay no admission on their day when accompanied a ticketed youth or adult.

Asheville: Bus Tours of Civil War Markers

May 22-23 Asheville. The Buncombe County Civil War Trails Committee will host three opportunities for bus tours (2.5 hrs) of 11 of the 14 sites. Local historians will offer information on such sites as the slave village for the Eagle Hotel (Asheville City Works Building) and Vance Birthplace, home of Civil War Governor Zeb Vance. Tours leave from the Visitor Center. Friday, May 22 - 9am and 2pm - in partnership with Asheville Historic Trolley Tours. For reservations call 828-242-5435, $20 www.ashevilletrolleytours.com Saturday, May 23 - 10am - $5/person - This tour will use a Buncombe county activity bus and will see a slightly different tour with fewer markers. For reservations call 828-232-5024

Charles Street Garden Suite-Saluda

The perfect B&B Suite for a couple or single. Beautiful grounds enhance the property's Garden View walking path and the suite is only one block from downtown Saluda's terrific restaurants and shops. Full privacy with a true "at home" feeling are provided. Delicious, freshly prepared breakfast included in the $95 nightly rate.
Email: charlesstreetgarden@tds.net
www.charlesstreetgarden.com

Lodge offers guests' "Stimulus Package"

Highlands, Mitchell Lodge and Cottages. Break away from all of the stresses in the world and surround yourself with National Forest.
Come to Highlands, NC this weekend and we'll give you Mitchell's version of a stimulus package:
$59.00 for a Deluxe Room
$69.00 for a Deluxe Jacuzzi Suite
$79.00 for a Deluxe Kitchen Suite
These rates are even lower than our lowest off season rates! www.Mitchellslodge.com