| November
2008
October 31 - November 1
HOOTER'S PRO CUP "AMERICAN 200". Practice and qualifying on Friday,
the race on Saturday. At Rockingham
Raceway Park, 2152 North US Highway 1, Rockingham, NC. Please
call (910)205-8800 or visit
www.rockinghamracewaypark.com for more information.
October 31 - November 2
48th ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOW. Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm.
Thousands of items for sale from dealers across the East Coast. Sponsored
by the Moore County Historical Assoc. and the Village of Pinehurst
Parks & Recreation Dept. Tickets are $6/person. Visit the web site for a $1 off coupon. The Fair Barn,
Pinehurst Harness Track, Beulah Hill Road (NC 5) Pinehurst. (910)692-2051 or visit www.moorehistory.com.
November 1-4
ART OF GOLF FESTIVAL.The festival
features the finest golf artists, sculptors, photographers and golf collectors exhibiting and selling their works and memorabilia. Pine Needles Reception Center, Midland Road, Southern Pines. (800)747-7272.
November 6-9
MID PINES HICKORY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. The Mid Pines
course, designed in 1921 by architect Donald Ross, provides
a perfect venue for hickory players. Experienced golfers
will find the course a true test of their skills, while
for the first time hickory player Mid Pines may prove
to be a difficult, but enlightening challenge. Mid Pines
Inn & Golf Club, Midland Road, Southern Pines. (800)
747-7272.
November 7
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Featured artist is Fireshawdow Pottery. Exhibit is displayed for the
entire month, please call for schedule. Campbell House Galleries, 482 E.
Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-4356.
November 7
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
November 8
HERITAGE DAY AT WESTMOORE POTTERY. 9am-5pm. Come visit for the day as the celebration focuses on pottery styles of NC from 1755 through 1840. Pottery making demonstrations throughout the day as well as refreshments and door prizes. Westmoore Pottery,
4622 Busbee Road, Seagrove. (910)464-3700.
November 9
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND. 2pm. Complimentary concert.
Grand Ballroom, The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort.
One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. For more information please call
(910)295-9023 or visit www.moorecountyband.com.
November 9
WEYMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Hours: 3pm. Featuring Brian Reagin,
Anita Burroughs. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern
Pines. (910)692-6261.
November 10
CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES. 8:00 pm. Featuring the Jupiter String
Quartet. In 2007, Chamber Music American awarded them the Cleveland
Quartet Award, a prize which "honors and promotes a rising young
string quartet whose artistry demonstrates that it is in the process
of establishing a major career." They have also been selected to
join Lincoln Center's Chamber Music Society Two for a three-year
residency. Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines. For
ticket information call (910)692-4356 or visit
www.artscouncil-moore.org
November 12-16
FESTIVAL OF TREES. Wed. Premiere Party $75. Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri
10am-8pm; Sat 10am-3pm, Gala Auction at 6:30pm; Sun 10am-3pm.
Holiday festival featuring lavishly decorated, one-of-a-kind trees,
wreaths, and tabletop decorations in family-centered winter
wonderland. Special music/entertainment and visits with Santa Claus. To
benefit Sandhills Children's Center. Admission by Donation except
for Wed. Premiere Party and Sat. Gala Auction which are $75 each.
Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Village of Pinehurst. Call the Sandhills Childrens Center at (910)692-3323 for tickets.
November 14-16
ARTISTS LEAGUE OF THE SANDHILLS 14th ANNUAL EXHIBIT AND SALE - OPENING
WEEKEND. Wine and Cheese Reception Friday 6-8pm. Open Saturday and
Sunday. Exhibit closes 19 December. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Sat. noon to 3pm. The largest collection of original art work south of the Raleigh-Durham area. 129 Exchange Street, Aberdeen. (910)944-3979.
November 14-16
MIROCK SUPERBIKE SERIES/LEE'S PERFORMANCE CENTER BIKE FINALS.
Call The Rock for tickets and more information. Rockingham Dragway,
2153 US Hwy 1 North, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
November 20
APRIL VERCH IN CONCERT. 7:30pm. April's repertoire includes everything
from traditional country tunes to the Carter family and beyond, as well as
her original compositions and collaborations with a list of renowned
artists. She capped her fiddle contest career with a pair of impressive
wins, earning the titles of Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion
and Canadian Open Fiddle Champion. Tickets are $12/adult and $7/students,
miltary, children under 12. Owens Auditorium, SCC, Airport Road,
Pinehurst. Visit www.theroosterswife.org for more information.
November 21
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music,
hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards &
Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
November 21
SUN EVENTS AT THE SUNRISE PRESENTS "The Eric Mintel Jazz
Quartet ". 7pm. Attention jazz lovers! The Eric Mintel Quartet
(EMQ), is one of the top jazz combos performing in the country today.
Those familiar with the quartet — Nelson Hill (alto sax), Eric Mintel
(piano), Dave Antonow (bass) and Dave Mohn (drums) — and their music
know that the four talented musicians approach a song differently every
time they play it. They keep the material fresh and invigorating with
new arrangements of classic jazz standards, original songs, and the
rarely heard music of jazz great Dave Brubeck. Tickets will go on sale
June 1, 2008 at The Sunrise Theater Office and The Country
Bookshop for $25.00 General Admission and $35.00 Reserved Seating.
Sunrise Theater, Broad St., Southern Pines. Box Office (910)692-3611.
November 22
TURKEY TROT. 27th Annual race begins and ends at the FirstHealth
Fitness Center. Races range from 1 mile to 1/2 marathon and race
times are staggered. For race or registration information, please
contact Jodi Heimrich at (910)715-1843. FirstHealth Center for Health
& Fitness, 170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst.
November 22-23
CAMERON CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm.
Enjoy Historic
Cameron in a holiday mood as you browse the many antique
shops. Traditional decorations, hot cider, and homemade
cookies. Cameron. (910)245-7042. www.antiquesofcameron.com
November 22-23
SANDHILLS CENTRAL RAILROAD MODEL TRAIN SHOW. Noon-4pm.
Sandhills Central Railroad Train Club. Tickets: $3/adults,
children under 4 feet 8.5 inches tall (distance between
rails) free. Campbell House basement (entrance in the rear),
482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. For information, please
call Michael Cole at 910-692-4474 or Bob Stanley at 910-295-5941.
November 22-23
SOUTHERN PINES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday
1-5pm. Kick-off the holiday with a special open house of local
businesses and shops along the historic Southern Pines Broad
Street district. Downtown Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.
November 22-23
INAUGARAL CELEBRATION OF SEAGROVE POTTERS. Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. Food and beverage vendors will be set up, a special Kids
Tent (only kids allowed in to buy Seagrove pottery at kids prices!)
will raise funds to be donated to the Seagrove and Westmoore schools,
demonstrations and educational opportunities will be available, and
more. Seagrove Foods Plant (formerly the Lucks Beans
Plant), Hwy 705, Seagrove. For more information visit
www.CelebrationOfSeagrovePotters.com.
November 22-23
27th ANNUAL SEAGROVE POTTERY FESTIVAL. Saturday Preview: 9am - 12pm; $12.00.
Saturday: 12pm-6pm and Sunday 9am - 6pm; $6.00. The festival
emphasizes hand-made pottery and traditional crafts. On the last day
of the Festival at 4:00 p.m., a limited edition pottery auction is
held, with pieces signed and dated for this event by local potters.
Refreshments as well as a parcel check will be available throughout
the Festival. Seagrove School gym and grounds, 528 Plank Rd., Seagrove.
For more information visit www.SeagrovePotteryHeritage.com.
November 26
NC SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT. 8pm. Make your holidays
bright with joyful music by the NC Symphony! Bring the whole family
and get into the spirit of the season with this much-loved concert
featuring your favorite carols and the sing-along. Grand Ballroom,
The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort. One Carolina Vista,
Pinehurst. (800)487-4653.
November 26-30
PINE NEEDLES-MID PINES TURKEY TRADITION. Enjoy this special
Thanksgiving weekend filled with food, fun and fellowship. Pine Needles
and Mid Pines have planned a Thanksgiving weekend that families have
cherished for over 18 years. Pine Needles and Mid Pines, Midland Road,
Southern Pines. (800)747-7272 or (800)323-2114.
November 27
MOORE COUNTY HOUNDS. approx. 9:30am. Hunting with
the pack is by invitation only, but spectators may watch
on opening day. Hobby Field off Youngs Road, Southern
Pines.
November 29
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING IN SOUTHERN PINES. Santa at the Library
1-3 pm, and the lighting of Town Tree at the Southern Pines Train Station
on Broad Street at 5:30 pm. For more information call (910)315-6508.
November 29
THE ROOSTER'S WIFE WINTER HOUSE CONCERT SERIES. 8pm. Chuck and the
Waggin'Ears. Charles Pettee has been the driving force behind Chuck and
the Waggin'Ears for over twenty years. They have delighted audiences at
clubs, festivals, and special events with their blend of traditional
bluegrass and original compositions. The Waggin'Ears have the
spontaneity and joy of good friends making the music they love,
combined with the stage presence and audience appeal of the seasoned
professionals that they are. Admission is $9. Children under 12
are FREE. Blue Street in Aberdeen. For more information, please
call (910)944-7502 or visit wwww.theroosterswife.org.
NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these events, but they are subject to change without notice. We suggest that you call our Weekly Events Line at (910) 692-1600 to check for changes. |
