Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

Top 5 Tips for Summer EntertainingFriday, July 23rd, 2010

As I sit here in my office on a HOT summer day in Brevard NC thinking about the weekend coming up, I wonder what we could do differently with friends when I came across this article in RISMEDIA dated July 17, 2010 talking about how Summer is finally in full swing and so is the seasonRead More

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A Bit of Brevard Music Center HistoryWednesday, July 7th, 2010

WASHINGTON – August 23, 1961 Dr. James Christian Pfohl directed an orchestra of teenagers from the North Carolina mountains yesterday afternoon in a festive outdoor concert for handicapped children and the President of the United States. So goes the article that appeared in the August 23, 1961, Wednesday edition of papers up and down theRead More

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First Event of the 2010 Brevard Music Center SeasonWednesday, June 30th, 2010

Saturday marked the beginning of the 2010 season at Brevard Music Center and the first event of the season – Rave On! – The Buddy Holly Experience. If you are or ever were a fan of sock-hops and poodle skirts, or drive-in diners and saddle shoes, then this event is definitely a must-see. Nationally acclaimedRead More

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SongSmith Gathering 2010 in Brevard NCMonday, June 14th, 2010

Looking Glass Entertainment, LLC in association with SAFE, Inc announces the inaugural Songsmith Gathering, An Evening of Song on June 19, 2010 starting at 7:30 pm at the Porter Center for Performing Arts. The gathering will have a prelude starting at 12:00 noon in the amphitheater adjacent to the Porter Center with the Whimsical ArtRead More

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Memorial Day – a Day of Remembrance & ThankfulnessSunday, May 30th, 2010

As we go about our planned Memorial Day events, let us stop and reflect as to why we have this day set aside. It is a day to commemorate and remember all those who have died in our nation’s service as well as those in the past and currently serving our great country to protectRead More

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Brevard NC White Squirrel Festival THIS Weekend!Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

In celebration of our White Squirrel population, we have a world renowned White Squirrel Festival each year on Memorial Day Weekend. In 1986, the Brevard City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance declaring and establishing a sanctuary for squirrels, especially the white squirrel. Today, Brevard residents celebrate the white squirrel at the Annual WhiteRead More

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Brevard the Coolest Small town in America – What do YOU Think?Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Brevard was one of the top contenders for Budget Travels Coolest Small Town in America. The voting is over – but just anyone on the streets of Brevard and we will tell you we know Brevard is the coolest small town in America. Take a look at this video shot by local channel 7 andRead More

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VOTE Brevard NC America’s Coolest Small TownFriday, May 7th, 2010

Brevard is located in Western North Carolina nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Brevard in Transylvania County, has over 250 waterfalls and is fondly referred to “Land of the Waterfalls”. Having not only 150 year old Brevard College, we also have Blue Ridge Community College, and our secondary school system is routinely rated as oneRead More

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Sparkles & Champagne – Win 1 Carat DiamondWednesday, May 5th, 2010

RYLA – READ stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Association – RYLA Education And Development Ryla-Read – Is a new Rotary program designed to bring together RYLA coordinators from around the country for a weekend seminar to exchange and discuss programs for future RYLA Youth Leadership Development Camps. In an effort to raise funds for theRead More

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Fox Carolina News to Broadcast from Brevard NCWednesday, April 28th, 2010

Come one, come all to downtown Brevard on May 6th from 7-9 AM. Fox Carolina News will be broadcasting live from Main Street near the courthouse. Anchors Margaret Burnquist and Cody Alcorn will be visiting our area and learning more about all our County has to offer. On the morning of May 6th they will share their experiencesRead More

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