Fun, Fall Events Blow into Elizabeth City in October

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944 ext. 317
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
Fun, Fall Events Blow into Elizabeth City in October
(Elizabeth City, N.C., Sept. 15, 2008) – There are plenty of great reasons to visit Elizabeth City, N.C. this fall, but if you travel in October, you can walk with ghosts, shop for one-of-a-kind crafts, see a Halloween star show, cheer for the hometown football team and get spooked silly at a haunted house. Looking for fun, fall events? Look no further than Elizabeth City! [read more]

Sip and Savor European Sipping Chocolate at The Chocolate House in Elizabeth City, NC

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944 ext. 317
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
Sip and Savor European Sipping Chocolate at The Chocolate House in Elizabeth City, NC
(Elizabeth City, N.C., Sept. 15, 2008) – Patrons of The Chocolate House in Elizabeth City, N.C., will soon be able to experience chocolate the way it was originally consumed – melted and in a cup. Beginning this fall, the gourmet confectionery will offer a European Sipping Chocolate that the owner says will leave you weak with delight. [read more]

Morgan’s Corner Truck and Tractor Pull Sept. 20

Posted By: Morgan's Corner Truck Pull

Hosted By:: kevin sawyer e-mail

When: Saturday Sep 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Where: Morgans Corner Pull Park
969 US Hwy 158
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 View Map

Truck and Tractor Pull this Sat. Sept. 20. Gates open at 3pm, antique tractors at 5, and trucks at 7.

Animal Blessings 2008

Please bring your beloved pets and join us for the

Animal Blessing

Sunday, October 5th - 5:00 pm
at Christ Episcopal Church
200 South McMorrine Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Please remember that your pet must be leashed or contained.
This is for everyone’s safety and an orderly affair.

For more information please call 252-338-1686.

Tar Heels presentation at the Museum

"Why We Are Called Tar Heels: North Carolina Navel Stores"
(Elizabeth City, NC) Harry Warren, Director of the North Carolina Museum of the Forestry, will present “Why We Are Called Tar Heels: North Carolina Navel Stores” at the Museum of the Albemarle on Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 pm in the Gaither Auditorium as part of the Albemarle Roundtable held monthly. Mr. Warren will discuss the development and economic importance of tar, turpentine, rosin and pitch and how North Carolinian's obtained their colorful nickname.

This event is free and open to the public.

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. (252)335-1453. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, 2:00pm-5:00pm.Closed Mondays and State Holidays. Serving Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties, the museum is the northeast regional history museum of the North Carolina Division of State History Museums. Department of Cultural Resources, State of North Carolina. "Telling Our Stories".

Contact: Thomas Spagnol
Communication Specialist
Museum of the Albemarle
501 S. Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-1453

October Events at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar

October Events at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar (Downtown Elizabeth City)
October Friday Night Music Series
Make Friday night your date night, girls' night out, or an evening of meeting new friends at The City Wine Sellar. Join us every Friday evening from 7-10 pm for live acoustic music in The Sellar Wine Bar. It's a casual, mellow atmosphere in which to dine, socialize, and enjoy a glass of wine or beer. Deli fare served until 9:00 pm. Non-smoking inside venue. Smoking permitted in the outside cafe area. Call 252-335-1163 for more info. Located Downtown on the corner of Main & Water Streets. Visit www.citywine.blogspot.com.

Upcoming Entertainers Include:
October 3 -- Modern & Classic Rock Tunes with Chuck Hodges
October 10 -- Nick Simmons Solo Acoustic
October 17 -- Acoustic Folk/Rock with Sarah Leary
October 24 -- Contemporary, Classic & Alternative Mix with Joe Gosman
October 31 -- Karaoke 60s to 90s tunes & Talented Kathi Hartzell

First Wednesday Wine Tasting -- October 1st-- 6:00-7:30 pm
Join us for our October wine tasting on Wednesday, October 1st, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Guest Pourer will be none other than Economic Developer, Wayne Harris. Check out www.citywine.blogspot.com as the date approaches for details. Light appetizers served. Cost: $10 per person. RSVP to d_malenfant@yahoo.com or 252-335-1163. ***RSVP Strongly Requested.***

The City Wine Sellar is "Twitterized"!
Become a City Wine Sellar follower at www.twitter.com/citywine. Take advantage of special discounts and offers only available to those in the "Twitter Know."

Add your e-mail to our "E-vite" list to receive weekly e-mails about our entertainers and special events. Send an email to d_malenfant@yahoo.com.

d_malenfant@yahoo.com
malenfant@mailcity.com

22nd Annual Landmark Competition

The 22nd Annual Landmark Competition and Show to be on exhibit September 8 – October 10 will open at the Arts of the Albemarle (AOA) Gallery this Sunday. The obviously popular show historically features over 150 paintings from artists across the states of North Carolina and Virginia. Landmark is admired not just because of the number of paintings available but for the quality of work that AOA is known for.

An opening reception will be held Sunday September 14 from 5:30 – 7 pm at the AOA Gallery where you may meet and talk with many of the artists in the show. The reception is free and no reservations are required.

The Gallery is located at 609 East Main Street and regular Gallery hours are Mon. – Sat. 10 am – 5 pm and Thursdays until 7 pm.

For more information call Mary Temple, Gallery Manager at 252-338-6455, email mtemple@artsofthealbemarle.com or visit us on the web at www.artsofthealbemarle.com

Peter Boehling Friday Night at The City Wine Sellar

Peter Boehling Friday Night at The City Wine Sellar
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Friday, September 12, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163

Welcome Peter Boehling, new and talented artist (new to The City Wine Sellar, that is) this Friday evening. Peter will wow you with an eclectic mix of original tunes and classic acoustic rock cover tunes. If you're in the mood for some Neil Young, Grateful Dead (come on out, you Dead Heads), Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, James Taylor, Jackson Brown, you'll have a jammin' good time. Peter has a great voice, and, ladies, he's VERY easy on the eyes! Music 7-10 pm; Deli fare served until 9 pm; Beer & Wine till we close.

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