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Ribbon-cutting for the Arts and Taste of the Beach
All good things come to he who waits. Boy, did I hear a lot of that one during my youth. To be honest, I was never personally convinced of the relationship between patience and the arrival of a satisfactory deliverable. That being said, the virtue of patience has certainly proven advantageous for the Dare County Arts... Read More
Showing Locals the Love With Self-Help, Oysters and Jazz for Health
A few nights ago I awoke with a chill and tried to reclaim some blanket while turning over onto my side, a seemingly simple act complicated by the presence of my two gravitationally enhanced felines, Sassy and Sophie. As many people suspect, cats are actually magical aristocratic beings from another dimension. This... Read More
Hot Blues, Gourmet Creations to Benefit Babies and More!
Whether you're seeking hot guitar licks to thaw those wintertime blues, craving an opportunity to please your palate while contributing to the greater good or simply looking for a creative boost, we've got a lot of good stuff coming up in the next week or two. So, let's get to it.Carolina Blues, the Tenth Annual... Read More
Shake Off Winter's Cold Grip With Valentine's Warmth
Baby, it's cold outside! And snowing again! Which, I have to admit, is perfectly okay with this former mountain boy. But for those of you lacking a fondness for the frigid, Valentine's Day is just around the corner, bringing with it a wealth of opportunities for Outer Bankers to warm their hearts and tempt their... Read More
Local Art and Savory Flavors Bring Warmth to Winter
It's already been an interesting winter on the Outer Banks as we've careened between shirt-sleeve weather and sub-freezing temperatures that have brought us frozen sounds and the first substantial snowfall in more than a decade. A few days ago I was taking advantage of a particularly balmy afternoon to relax on one of... Read More