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Finch Pottery Open House Second Sunday in November

Finch Pottery Open House takes place every year on the second Sunday in November. Dan Finch is a well known potter that works in stoneware, porcelain, wood-fired, salt-glazed, and raku pottery. Finch Pottery and Nursery is located near Bailey, NC. He was Director of the North Carolina Pottery Center and a former President of the Village of Yesteryear at the North Carolina State Fair. He also runs a pottery school at his studio. He also has Finch Homes for Bluebirds and has a blueberry farm.

Finch Pottery Open House 2015 Dates and Information Here!

The yearly open house is a popular event when he opens his pottery for all to visit and enjoy. There is pottery demonstrations, live music, shopping and food. Even kid’s activities like face painting and Santa’s Workshop. It’s a great place to buy functional pottery for the home or kitchen as well as pottery for home or garden decor. More shopping items includes jewelry, wall hangings and sculpture. You can even glaze your won Raku vase.

Finch Pottery Open House is Sunday November 9, 2014 from 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Finch Pottery Open House in Bailey is a great way to spend a November Sunday afternoon shopping for some unique holiday gifts and just enjoy wandering around a pottery studio.

The Magic of Christmas at Biltmore is Underway Now!

Christmas at Biltmore has begun! ‘Tis the season! Biltmore is all ready for Christmas with all the Christmas Trees throughout the house and grounds, the millions and millions of lights have been hung, the garland and wreaths are our and all the red bows, ribbons and

glitter adorn the elegant rooms and hallways of Bilmore Estate and grounds at Asheville, NC.

Christmas at Biltmore daytime tour last November 7, 2014 – January 11, 2015. If you have always wanted to do the Biltmore Candlelight Evening Tour it runs November 7, 2014 – January 3, 2015 (by reservation only).

Biltmore is always pretty but at Christmas it is magical! Plan your trip now. For more information and all the special holiday events see Biltmore Estate. Take a look…

New Exhibit Starring North Carolina Celebrates Movies Filmed in North Carolina

A new exhibit will soon be opening at the North Carolina Museum of History, Starring North Carolina! The exciting new exhibit celebrates 100 years and 3000 films and television shows that start North Carolina. There will be costumes and props from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Iron Man 3, Bull Durham, The Hunger Games and more. This is the first major exhibit to celebrate the state of North Carolina’s role in the film industry. The large exhibit area will be over 8000 square feet dedicated to 100 years of North Carolina and the film industry. More than 3000 television and films have been made in the state.

“Using artifacts, images, movie clips and a variety of interactive components, Starring North Carolina! will offer a fascinating look at our homegrown movie business.” The exhibit will be part of a year long celebration. It starts November 11, 2014 and runs through September 6, 2015.

It is sure to be an interesting exhibit for movie buffs and television watchers that grew up watching movies filmed in North Carolina and TV shows featuring North Carolina.

The North Carolina Museum of History is at 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, NC. For more information and for ticket prices see Starring North Carolina.

Museum hours are:
Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

WRAL’s weatherman Greg Fishel will be at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Wesleyan College Sunday Nov. 16, 2014. Greg is a favorite TV personality for North Carolina due to his knowledge of weather and his personality. He will be at the Dunn Center to talk about “Science and Christianity – Adversaries or Friends”. Includes a question and answer segment and a meet and greet.

Greg Fishel has been the weatherman for WRAL for 33 years. His experience and knowledge of North Carolina weather will make this presentation interesting and informative, plus his personality will offer a sure to entertain presentation.

Greg Fishel will be at the Dunn Center Sunday November 16, 2014 at 7:00PM.  FREE ADMISSION! Call before going due to last-minute changes to shows.

Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza 2014

This weekend will be the 68th Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza at the NC State Fairgrounds in the Jim Graham Building. This is a 3 day event with quality antique dealers from all over the east coast. Antiques and old collectibles, art restoration, crystal and glass repair and

restoration, china repair. pottery, porcelain and ceramic restoration and doll repair.

This is put on by Antiques Extravaganza of North Carolina and it is the final show for 2014 in North Carolina. Over 100 exhibitors will be at the events. This is a favorite show among antique collectors in North Carolina.

Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza 2016 Link and Info

Starts Friday  for 3 days. November 7-9, 2014.

Hours for each day are:

Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

For more information see Antiques Extravaganza of North Carolina.