The No-Cork Wine Tasting at The City Wine Sellar -- March 5, 2008

The No-Cork Wine Tasting at The City Wine Sellar -- March 5, 2008
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Wednesday, March 5, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163

Remember Boone's Farm wine? What do you remember most about it? How "economical" it was; that you could find it at some of the very best gas stations in town; or those fancy screw caps that required no cork screw (which was a good thing, 'cause at that age, who really knew how to use one anyway)?

Strawberry Hill aside, I bring up Boone's Farm because I want to point out the fact that our psyche many times makes the automatic linkage between screw caps and cheap (i.e., bad) wine. We need to overcome this mental hurdle. 95% of wines purchased are consumed within 24 hours. So, the argument that corks are necessary for proper aging isn't a convincing one.

At our March wine tasting, we will try to help you conquer your fear of screw cap wine by offering a selection of quality "non-corked" wines. No Boone's Farm allowed.

Our Guest Pourer will be Jamie Koch, Membership Director of the YMCA. $10.00 per person. Light appetizers served. RSVP Requested, please.

Check out other upcoming events at www.citywine.blogspot.com. Call 252-335-1163 for more informaton.

Page After Page Bookstore Monthly Update

News from the Page After Page Bookstore -

THE VOTES ARE IN FROM THE PAGE AFTER PAGE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

It proves once again how important each vote is !!

RESULTS:

CLINTON - 11 Votes

OBAMA - 10 Votes

McCAIN - 9 Votes

Huckabee - 1 Vote
Hi all !

Don't forget to set your clocks !!! Daylight Savings time begins on March 9th !! Yipee !! The latest buzz in books is being generated by another OPRAH selection - A NEW EARTH by Eckhart Tolle - we have plenty coming in the store daily - call to reserve your copy on the latest awakening journey - go to http://www.oprah.com/ to join the online class.

Store Events:

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Saturday March 8th 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - author Wayne Kirklin will be at the store to sign & discuss his lastest book - LIGHTSHIPS - Floating Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic - Very interesting piece of history not to be forgotton - Call the store to reserve your copy - 252-335-PAGE (7243).
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EASTER Party - Saturday March 15th 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Join us and celebrate SPRING - Come listen to some great stories - make a craft and enjoy a snack !!! All ages welcome - Call the store to register - 252-335-PAGE (7243).
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Celebrate St. Patricks Day - Monday March 17th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Join us to celebrate The wearing of the Green !! Come in and Recite a limerick and receive a free ARC of your choice !! Be wearing the Green and use a canvas or re-useable tote and you may pick another ARC for free !!! tis the luck of the Irish !!
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Open Poetry Nite - Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ... Come share your poems - If you would like to be featured, call the store. Our last poetry night was a great success with over 15 people in attendance - its a great night out to share your poems or enjoy listening to others.
Poetry contest you can enter: http://www.poetrysoup.com/
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Store Groups:
Knitting Group - Tuesday March 4th & March 18th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The knitting group (name soon to be announced) has decided to meet the first and 3rd Tuesdays of each month - We had quite the group of needle knockers!!! Come join the fun and learn/continue your knitting projects !! Call the store to register - 252-335-PAGE (7243)

Suggested names: Elizabeth City Needle Knockers, EC Stitch, Btch, & Knitters, send in your name suggestion
Writers Group - Tuesday March 11th at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reading Group - Thursday March 27th at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our second EAT PRAY LOVE - Event was a great success - thank you all for coming and sharing your thoughts, insight and stories about this book by Elizabeth Gibson -

The reading group decided to meet again on March 27th, 6-8pm to discuss the book Birth of Venus - by Sarah Dunant - If interested in participating, call the store to order your book and receive a 15% discount because you are part of the Page After Page Readers. Otherwise, just call and let us know you will be attending the book discussion. Hope to see you then !!

News Release News:
Stephanie Meyer Last book in the Twilight Series - BREAKING DAWN - Release Date Aug 2nd 2008 - Call the store to pre-order - 20% disc on pre-orders by April 1, 2008.

Her New Adult series novel "THE HOST" Release date 5/6/2008 - Pre-order for 20% discount - by March 15th.

Check out this link - it takes about 15-20 minutes to view - but it is quite interesting - www.storyofstuff.com/index.html

Recommended Reads:
Page After Page has added a new display to the store - Staff Reads - so check out their ever changing display of what their staff is reading now!!! Ask their staff as they can always suggest a good book or two!!

Eat, Pray, Love - by Elizabeth Gibson - Gotta read it!

Water for Elephants - by Sara Gruen - Excellent book about life in the time of the circus tent.

Thousand Splendid Suns - by Kahlid Hosseini - Excellent read on life for Afghanistan women. Very exciting and quick read.

Two Good to be True - by E. Lynn Harris - Exciting romance novel!


For more information on Page After Page Bookstore and their events please call 252-335-PAGE (7243) or check out their website or check out their myspace page.

Rose Buddies Tradition Continues

Twenty-five years of the Rose Buddies tradition continues. Experience legendary hospitality on the Intracoastal Waterway where Mariners’ Wharf, an internationally acclaimed wharf, offers free dockage for 48 hours at one of the 14 complimentary boat slips. It features the "Elizabeth City Rose Buddies" who greet each boat with a rose and a warm invitation. In addition, around 4:30 pm boaters can visit Groupers Waterfront Restaurant on the deck for the Rose Buddies Reception.

For more information please call the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 252-335-5330.

New York-Based Opera Singer and Recitalist to Give Benefit Concert for MOA

New York-Based Opera Singer and Recitalist to Give Benefit Concert for MOA
Praised for her full, lyric voice and solid technique, Rose Leahr Bowen is a New York-based opera singer and recitalist who has delighted audiences in roles such has "Mimi" in La Boheme, "Micaela" in Carmen, and "Clara" in Porgy and Bess. Now, residents of the Albemarle area will have an opportunity to hear this dynamic soprano in a benefit concert, entitled "Opera on the Pasquotank." The concert, sponsored by The Guild of Museum Friends, will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Museum of the Albemarle’s Gaither Auditorium. A Champagne reception with the artist will immediately follow the performance.

Bowen, a native of Columbus, Ohio, received a Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelor of Arts degree in French Literature from Smith College. She has also performed solo recitals in Italy at Oratorio San Fillipo and the Associazione Italo-Americano in Genoa, and Chiesa de S. Francesco in Aqui Terme. Although Bowen has traveled to the Piedmont region of North Carolina, she has never visited the northeastern part of the state and is excited about the prospect. "I’ve heard so much over the years about the unique beauty of the area and its rich history," Bowen says. "I look forward to being introduced to one of North Carolina’s true gems."

Tickets for the concert and reception are $35 and will be available for purchase at Museum of the Albemarle and The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar in Elizabeth City. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase audiovisual equipment and computers for MOA, which will help publicize upcoming events, play recordings of past lectures and programs, and televise artifact conservation work and exhibit installations.

For more information, please contact Simone Cooper, co-chair of “Opera on the Pasquotank,” at 252-338-6389 or CarpeDiem27909@aol.com.

Port Discover’s Toddler Time Set to “Mix-It-Up”, Thursday, March 20

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft
Phone: 252-335-3844
E-mail: lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu


Port Discover’s Toddler Time Set to "Mix-It-Up", Thursday, March 20

(Elizabeth City, NC) — "Mix-It-Up" is the theme for Port Discover’s Toddler Time on Thursday, March 20. Through stories and hands-on activities, the young scientists will learn about polymers and make their own Play-Doh to take home. The program is intended for 3 – 5 year-olds and is at 10:00 am. Cost for the program is $5.00 per family and reservations are required. Parents or guardians must accompany the child.

Port Discover is located at 613 East Main Street, Elizabeth City. Port Discover’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or www.portdiscover.org.

Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

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Cool Chemistry is the focus of Second Saturday Science at Port Discover, March 8

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft
Phone: 252-335-3844
E-mail: lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu


Cool Chemistry is the focus of Second Saturday Science at Port Discover, March 8

(Elizabeth City, NC) - Join Dr. Nakita Cropper, assistant professor of chemistry at Elizabeth City State University, for Cool Chemistry, the Second Saturday Science Program at Port Discover, Saturday, March 8. Through activities, children will learn the basics of chemistry and how chemistry impacts the world around us. Second Saturday Science is free, thanks to the program sponsor, Gateway Bank. Reservations are required. Programs are scheduled for 9:30 am and 11:00 am.

Second Saturday Science programs are geared toward elementary school aged children. Please call 252-338-6117 for registration.

Port Discover is located at 613 East Main Street, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Port Discover’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or visit www.portdiscover.org.

Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

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AEDC - TCOM, L.P. Groundbreaking Ceremony Video

This is a video showing the Albemarle Economic Development Commission's TCOM, L.P. Groundbreaking Ceremony that was held on February 21, 2008. For more information on the Albemarle Economic Development Commission (AEDC) then please call 252-338-0169, also check out www.DiscoverEC.com.

D. Tom Vinick Friday night (February 29th) at The City Wine Sellar

D. Tom Vinick Friday night (February 29th) at The City Wine Sellar
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Friday, February 29, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163

Join us Friday night at The Sellar Wine Bar (located inside The City Wine Sellar) for the sounds of the super-entertainer, Dr. Tom Vinick. Dr. Tom hails from the Moyock area and plays "cool baby" 70s cover tunes. Come out for a night of entertainment that will have you singing and shimmying.

Entertainment is from 7-10 pm. Regular deli menu items served from 6-9 pm. The Sellar Wine Bar is Elizabeth City's only non-smoking bar. Enjoy our outside patio seating.

RSVP nice, but not necessary.

Check out other upcoming events at www.citywine.blogspot.com. Call 252-335-1163 for more informaton.

TUNDEVISUALART: Red Rabbit Art Gallery Video

For more information on the Red Rabbit Art Gallery please call 252-331-2700, and if you get the chance check out www.redrabbitartgallery.com.

REVIEW from Civil War Books and Authors - Blogged by Andrew Wagenhoffer

This is a part of a review by Andrew Wagenhoffer about Alex Christopher Meekins: "Elizabeth City, North Carolina and the Civil War":

The publisher has done a fine job as well; the paperback volume is sturdily constructed using quality materials and is handsomely illustrated. Written well and based almost exclusively on primary source materials, the book's strengths are abundant; however, several weaknesses are apparent. While notes indicate a deep level of original research, no bibliography or index are provided. read more...