Valentine's Day & Weekend on The Crystal Coast of Carolina

We are going to hit 60 degrees this Valentine's Weekend here in The Crystal Coast. What do we have in store for you to celebrate?  Not only will a great walk on the beach be romantic and refreshing there are many things you can do to enjoy the outdoors with the one's you love. 

23rd Annual "Art from the Heart"

The Arts Council’s 23rd Annual Art From The Heart will be held February 15 to March 2, 2013 at the Morehead City Plaza, units 6 & 7. The show will open with a public reception on Friday, February 15, with the show gallery open free to the public seven days a week through Saturday, March 2. The Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, February 21. Art From The Heart is one of the region’s largest exhibitions of fine art by artists from Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, and Onslow Counties.  Arts Council’s website  

Delbert McClinton in Concert

The Morehead Center for Performing Arts & Events, 1311 Arendell St., Morehead City, presents “Delbert McClinton in Concert” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 16. Tickets are $45 & $35. Call 726-1501 or go to their website.

Mardi Gras on Middle Lane

Grab your beads, put on your best mask or festive costume, and head to downtown Beaufort on Saturday, February 16th!  Sister cities, in conjunction with Middle Lane businesses, invites you to Mardi Gras on Middle Lane on February 16th from 2:00PM to 6PM.  Enjoy New Orleans sounds and succulent Creole cuisine at this afternoon street carnival.

Low country and fiddle music by Gumbo Lily will welcome party-goers beginning at 2PM on the outdoor stage.  Gather your friends in a costumed “krewe” and parade Middle Lane in competition for prizes at 3PM.  Bring the kids along for the face painting and mask making experience under the tents.  Stop in to visit Madame Wendy at her fortune-telling booth.  Challenge your “krewe” to a round of boules or cornhole in the gaming area.  As the festivities continue, All Night Long will be playing a signature blend of jazz, blues, and dance music throughout the afternoon.  Quench your thirst from all the dancing and gaming with a frosty New Orleans-inspired beverage like Bourbon Street Punch made by Cru Wine Bar.  Come hungry and enjoy roast oysters at the Backstreet Pub, gumbo and king cakes from Beaufort Grocery, muffuletta and shrimp po’boys from Spoons Catering Company, and barbecued seafood from Aqua.  

2013 Escoffier Chef's Dinner Series

Carteret Community College presents the 2013 Escoffier Chefs Dinner Series. Advance tickets only. The cost for the full series of three dinners and one luncheon is $150 per person. Three dinners are $125 per person. Luncheon only is $30 per person. Dinner dates are January 22, February 18 and March 19. The luncheon is April 17.

If you want to do something romantic or enjoy a day with the kids there are many ways to spend time together in the lovely Crystal Coast. 

I would love to know what you did this wonderful holiday weekend!  Feel free to comment below!

Happy Valentine's Everyone!

Gena Gilbert

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ALMOST A WHITE CHRISTMAS IN CARTERET COUNTY!

WE MISSED A WHITE CHRISTMAS 'DAY' BY LESS THAN 24 HOURS! North Carolina's Coast is beautiful regardless of the time of year but a white Christmas is very rare. So rare that we who live here believe it makes us appreciate it when we do get it EVEN MORE! This blog is dedicated to the wonders of Nature and the gifts it give us on rare occasions! Enjoy the pictures! The 2011 Chocolate Festival is scheduled to begin February 4, 2011 and end at 5 p.m. on February 6, 2011. Go to: http://www.visitnc.com/events/view/33497 for details. 'An Evening Wrapped in Chocolate' kicks off the festival with a delicious dinner at Shepard's Point benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carteret County 90-100 people, 6:30 PM Friday February 4 $32 Per Person, with a letter of gift in kind for labor and pastry donations. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets EARLY! CONTACT: Cynthia Barber 808-2286 or myself, Gena Gilbert 659-2367 Bring your Valentine to a delicious Festival Gala Dinner, live auction and silent auction for a wonderful evening of food, wine and chocolate! ARE YOU A CHOCOLATE LOVER? HERE IS A SIMPLE OLD FASHIONED CAKE & COOKED, HERSHEY CHOCOLATE ICING RECIPE! FROSTING: Cook On Double Boiler 2 Cups of Sugar 1 Small can of Pet milk ¼ Cup Hershey Cocoa 1 Stick of Butter **Pecans (chopped or whole optional-see cake recipe below) CAKE: TWO - Duncan Hines Butter Cake mixes Follow directions on cake box for each cake Grease and Flour each cake pan DO NOT add vegetable oil as directed on cake box!!! INSTEAD - Add: 1 stick melted butter per cake mix 2 Tablespoons of real vanilla per cake mix **Add chopped pecans in the cake mix OR place whole pecans on top of cake after frosting When cakes are done, place on cooling trays; cut each layer into two layers You should have 8 thin layers Drizzle the hot cooked icing on each layer, one at a time Drizzle left over icing over the top of the cake and let it run down the sides DELISH!!!! WE WISH A HAPPY, SAFE & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE! Gena & Harold Gilbert "Your Coastal Sales Team" since 1994

VALENTINE'S DAY TIPS

VALENTINE'S DAY IS APPROACHING FAST! DON'T FORGET YOUR SWEETHEART! RESTAURANTS: SCORE BIG POINTS WITH ONE OF THESE DELICIOUS MENUS! This year celebrate Valentine’s Day, Saturday night at Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant and pub. Come dine with us and choose from our regular menu or enjoy Clawson’s Special Valentine’s Dinner for two for just $49.95 Our Valentine’s Dinner special begins with a full bottle of Champagne. Then choose either: Prime Rib & Shrimp Slow roasted prime rib and succulent grilled shrimp. Or Stuffed Grouper Mid Atlantic grouper stuffed with crabmeat and topped with champagne dill sauce. For Dessert enjoy sharing a hearty slice of Clawson’s Death by Chocolate Cake. Call now for couples reservations in our third floor dining room overlooking Taylor’s Creek. This year bring “your” special Valentine to Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant and pub. We’re open all year round, all day long. Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant and Pub. "A history of good foods on the Beaufort Waterfront" 252 728-2133 OFFICE SUPPLIES: HOMAN COMPANY OF NC LLC Homan Company of NC LLC has many vendors and they are known for having long fingers. If you are looking for something you cannot find in one of our catalogs we will find if for you! SURPRISE HER WITH BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR FURNITURE! Home Office Furniture GOOD OL' FASHION BASEBALL GAMES COME TO MOREHEAD CITY, NC Make plans to 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' as The Morehead City Marlins Baseball Club 'batter up' and get ready to play their home games at O’Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium at Rotary Park in Morehead City, NC! Enjoy great family time with fun in the sun and root for the team all at the same time. The Marlins are a wood-bat league playing for the Coastal Plain League. These are collegiate players trying to refine their skills to attract the attention of major league scouts. Mark your calendars now for the home opening game scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Thursday, May 28th. CORRECT LIGHTING IS ALWAYS A NECESSITY! If you are looking for true energy savings in your home, LED is a great alternative. Best applications to date are for replacing bulbs in your recessed ceiling lights, track lighting and undercabinet and cove lighting. Visit your local lighting showroom like Creative Lighting in Morehead City, NC to see available applications. GO HERE TO PREVIEW WEBSITE: www.creativelkb.com HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO EVERYONE!!!