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The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.net Wednesday, April 10, 2013 o American artist Carl Childs with several of his unique wood and metal shie lds and a customized wooden table. Photo by BETH BROCK Childs’ C15 exhibit is a celebration of women In celebration of Women’s Month American artist Carl Childs, a Gaston College Instruc- tor, has a unique ceramics exhibit called “C15” at Greer Middle School in Gastonia. It will run through May 20, and will be available for viewing at Greer Middle School Library. The ex- hibit is free. “When it comes to celebrating women, it shouldn’t be just for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day or Daughter’s Day. I believe that 15 minutes of appreciation for every day would show them jus- tice they deserve,” said, Childs. “The title of my exhibit is “C15.” I want everyone to “see” or “C” that we should love and appreci- ate each other every day of our life. “Take 15 minutes each day to remember, acknowledge what has been done for us!” Current projects for Childs in- clude writing the book for an up- coming summer class that he will be teaching at Gaston College en- titled “Solo Exhibit.” He is currently working the mediums metal and wood to cre- ate three different shields. Childs will also be in Kings Mountain in April painting fire hydrants. Spring festivals abound in NC RALEIGH, N.C. — Festive new events are blooming among the azaleas, dogwoods and rhodo- dendron that color North Car- olina’s spring landscapes. Joining Merlefest, three steeplechases and other perennial favorites are the inaugural NC Beer Month, the first statewide star party and a grand display of historic vehicles at the first Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance. Here are some of the season’s highlights. Find more reasons to visit at www. VisitNC.com. Biltmore Festival of Flowers Now - May 19: Asheville The gardens at George Vander- bilt’s 8,000-acre Asheville estate come alive with more than 100,000 tulips as poppies, pan- sies, snapdragons and acres of azaleas chime in. Roses begin a reign that runs through summer, and natural gardens and walking trails showcase native and exotic blooms. Designer presentations, seminars and accessible experts add take-home value to the expe- rience, which is accompanied by concerts and other activities. www.biltmore.com NC Beer Month Now - April 30: With more than 70 breweries, North Car- olina is truly the state for South- ern beer. All month long, travelers can let their love of ales, porters, stouts and other styles lead them to festivals, tastings, 5313 KINGS MTN NC Saturday, May 18 f Visit us on Facebook and “like” us! “Kings Mountain NC Special Events” tours and other adventures from the mountains to the coast — and lodging packages sweeten the deal. Find details at www.ncbeer- month.com. Triple Steeplechase Multiple dates: Raeford, Tryon, Mineral Springs Admire the nimble horses that run the course and enjoy the competition for fanciest hat and finest tailgate feast — it’s all part of the American jump-racing tra- dition. North Carolina has three steeplechases: the Stoneybrook Steeplechase, April 6, Raeford (near Pinehurst), www.carolina- horsepark.com; the Blockhouse Steeplechase, April 20, Tryon, www.trhcevents.org; and the Queens Cup Steeplechase, April 27, Mineral Springs (near Char- lotte), www.queenscup.org. North Carolina Azalea Festival April 10-14: Wilmington The historic city of Wilmington pairs spring’s burst of azaleas with a bevy of belles in antebel- lum gowns, a fleet of visiting boats at the dock, and a pageant with a royal list of past winners (Kelly Ripa, Phylicia A. Rashad, Polly Bergen). Home and garden tours, arts and crafts, a parade and even a cirgus play into this uncommonly stylish Southern | festival. www.ncazaleafestival.org REVOLUTIONARY > KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC Thursday, July 4 Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival April 10-14: Blowing Rock . Amid the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the village of Blowing Rock presents pleasures from regional wineries in tast- ings, seminars, cooking classes and winemakers’ dinners. High- lights include a new Grillin’ and Chillin’ event with craft beer, the bartenders brawl, a re-creation of the Titanic’s last dinner and the final round of the Fire on the Rock Chef Challenge. www.blueridgewinefestival.com MerleFest April 25-28: Wilkesboro Upbeat songs and poignant notes will be in the air at Wilkesboro, home of one of the world’s finest traditional music festivals. Guitar master Doc Watson created the four-day event in memory of his music partner and son, Merle, who died in 1985. Headliners in- clude North Carolina natives Charlie Daniels and the Avett Brothers plus the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, who worked with Watson on the landmark “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” In what’s likely to be the festival’s most heart-felt moments, an all- star lineup assembled by man- dolin virtuoso Sam Bush will pay tribute to Watson, who died in 2012. www.merlefest.org Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Weekend May 17-19: Linville Saturday, July 20 * GATEWAY #* 4 [3 RAYA ¥ RR KINGS MOUNTAIN NORTH CAROLINA Saturday, Oct. 12 Music Fest! Darin & Brooke ® Gospel Groups © Jimmy Wayne The duo of Darin and Brook Aldridge will be performing both Friday and Sat- urday evenings at the Music Festival being held at the Joy Performance The- atre. Darin and Brooke Aldridge, one of the hottest and acoustic artists touring today, country music sensation Jimmy Wayne, The Kingsmen, popular, Hall of Fame gospel quartet, “Men Stand- ing for Christ” and the rich and di- verse talent of several other local bands will entertain at a big music festival Friday and Saturday at Joy Performance Theatre. Dubbed the Sweethearts of Country Music, the Aldridges of Cherryville, are sponsoring the concert for which proceeds will benefit the Green Banana project, a non-profit foundation organized by the late publisher of The Her- ald Ron Isbell and his wife, Wendy, to help instill hope in the lives of needy people. Tickets are $20 for the Friday night 7 p.m. concert and $25 for the Saturday concert at 8 p.m. Friday afternoon a free show will be held at the Joy and will feature music by numerous organizations and students of Darin Aldridge. The Friday night show will feature three styles of music. “Men Standing for Christ” will bring the energy and tight har- monies of a cappella African ~~ American gospel; Hall of Fame Quartet “The Kings- men’ had the top song on the 2012 "gospel chart and Bluegrass artists Darin and Brooke Aldridge will be on the stage both nights. Two bands from Cleveland and Gaston Counties ” Harvest” and Unspoken Tradition, will also perform. Wayne, Kings Mountain na- tive, will headline the Saturday night show along with the Aldridges. “I’m excited about returning to my hometown for this show,” says Wayne, country music singer, songwriter, author, and motiva- tional speaker. Wayne’s biggest hit to date was the No. 1 single, “Do you believe me now?” His Kings Mountain native Jimmy Wayne will headline Saturday nights Music Festival performance at the Joy Performance Theatre. 2002 break-through hit, “Stay Gone,” captivated country music fans and “I Love You This Much” and “Paper Angels” followed. He wrote “Paper Angels”, a work of fiction that was inspired by his own life. Fans say his live concert appear- ances are filled with energy and passion. Among the most beloved bands on the acoustic music scene, Darin and Brooke Aldridge are main- stays on Bluegrass charts and radio with singles lingering in top positions well after their release. Currently “When He Beckons Me Home” from “Live at Red, White and Bluegrass” is number one on the Singing New Bluegrass Chart. Both highly acclaimed vocalists in their own right, their rich har- monies combine with stellar mu- sicians to create the unmistakable sound that is Darin and Brooke Aldridge. Tickets are on sale at the Joy Theatre box office, Railroad Av- enue; the Kings Mountain Herald, 700 E. Gold St., telephone 704- 739-7496, or on line from Ticket- sNC.com Observe the rare pink-shell azalea (Rhododendron vaseyi), endan- gered birds of prey, mountain cray- fish and more natural treasures at Grandfather Mountain, an Interna- tional Biosphere Reserve. The weekend includes a bird count, an owl prowl, a climate workshop, a culture walk, a habitat animal train- ing workshop and other programs — plus a walk across the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. www.grandfather.com White Squirrel Festival May 25-26: Brevard This town on the edge of Pisgah National Forest is best known for music, mountain biking and white squirrels, which are counted in fall and celebrated in spring. Memorial Day weekend’s White Squirrel Fes- tival includes music, a gallery walk, a Soap Box Derby down Jail- house Hill and other events in the delightful downtown. whitesquir- relfestival.com For 2013 events updates, call 704-734-0333 or visit WWW.CityofKM.com
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