CAROLINA COMPASS
January Events The Quilting & Needle Art Extravaganza Jan. 31–Feb. 1, Statesville (704) 376-2531 quiltersgallery.net
Piedmont (between I-77 & I-95) New Year’s Shooters Traditional chant, musket firings Jan. 1, Cherryville (704) 435-3061 cherryvilleshooters.com The Quilters & Fiber Marketplace Jan. 10–11, Sanford (704) 376-2531 quiltersgallery.net Quercus Quartet Playlists for a Porsche Jan. 12, Raleigh (919) 664-6795 ncartmuseum.org Novelist Jason Mott Discusses “The Returned” Jan. 14, Fayetteville (910) 483-7727 visitfayettevillenc.com Life Of Elizabeth Keckly Her slave years, White House service Jan. 16, Raleigh (919) 833-33431 joellane.org James Greene
The Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake is one of the highlights at Blowing Rock’s WinterFest, Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 23–26. You can also warm up with a chili cook-off, chill out with a blues concert, marvel at skilled ice carvers and more. Call (336) 846-2787 or visit blowingrockwinterfest.com
Mountains (west of I-77) Harmonica Baroque Jan. 18, West Jefferson (336) 846-2787 ashecountyarts.org MLK Day Celebration Jan. 20, West Jefferson (336) 846-2787 ashecountyarts.org Winterfest Polar plunge, chili cook-off Jan. 23–26, Blowing Rock (877) 295-7801 blowingrockwinterfest.com
ONGOING Street Dance Monday nights, Hendersonville (828) 693-9708 historichendersonville.org
The Second Time Around Art from repurposed items Jan. 8–Feb. 7, West Jefferson (336) 846-2787 ashecountyarts.org
Guided House Tours Wednesday–Saturdays, Marion (828) 724-4948 historiccarsonhouse.com
MOUNTAINS
Memphis Musical about a DJ Jan. 16, Pembroke (910) 521-6361 uncp.edu/gpac Comedian Bill Cosby Jan. 17, Fayetteville (910) 438-4100 atthecrown.com Oldies, Rock & Blues Music Jan. 17, Fayetteville (910) 426-4109
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Bluegrass Music Jam Thursdays, Marion (828) 652-2215 Art Crawl First Friday monthly, Boone (828) 262-4532 downtownboonenc.com
Listing Deadlines: For March: Jan. 25 For April: Feb. 25
Submit Listings Online: Visit carolinacountry.com and click “Carolina Adventures” to add your event to the magazine and/or our website. Or e-mail events@carolinacountry.com. Carolina Country JANUARY 2014 29
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