Valentine Get-Away Weekend
Friday, February 15th - Monday, February 18th
Valentine Get-Away Weekend
“Follow your Heart to the Mountains”
Friday – February 15, 2008
6:00pm-8:00pm Champagne & Chocolate Tasting (Main Street Ltd.)
*Valentine's Day boxed chocolates for sale, along with wine & champagne
6:00pm-8:00pm Gallery Walk with downtown galleries
(TCarts: “From the Heart” through February 18)
7:30pm Porter Center: “Peru Negro” love of music worldwide ($30 Admission)
Saturday – February 16, 2008
10:00am-5:00pm Sweetheart of a Sale
11:00am-2:00pm Frog Love in the Pink Beds
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch & BLT-on-the-Go: The Diaries of Adam & Eve
(Jason's Main Street Grill)
5:00pm "Italian Night" (Jordan Street Cafe)
7:00pm TCarts: “Too Human” heartfelt ballads & blues
8:00pm-10:00pm Sweetheart Dance & Dancing with Our Stars (American Legion) $10 adm.
Sunday – February 17, 2008
10:00am-5:00pm Sweetheart of a Sale
11:00am-2:00pm Dupont Lovers Walk & Hot Chocolate
1:00pm-5:00pm Red Cross Gift of Love Bloodmobile (Brevard College Porter Center)
2:30pm Fabulous Frog Fables/Songs/Art Winners Awards Ceremony
(Brevard College Porter Center)
3:00pm Porter Center: “Son of the Sheik” Valentino silent heartthrob ($5 Admis.)
New original organ score.
Monday – February 18, 2008 (President’s Day)
10:00am-5:00pm Sweetheart of a Sale
Specials
Accommodations: Hampton Inn - $59/night
Red House Inn - Book a two-night stay at the Red House Inn and receive a complimentary "Romance Package" including hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of sparkling wine/cider in addition to the delicioius full English breakfast each morning.
Earthshine Mountain Lodge - 2 nights/6 meals....activities, champagne, roses & surprises from Cupid. $500 all inclusive (reservations required)
The Cabins at Seven Foxes - 15% off 2 night stay or stay 2 nights and get 3rd for free...sparkling wine and delicious chocolates upon arrival
The Partridge Nest - 25% discount on the winter rate, fresh flowers in the bedroom(s) and a complimentary bottle of wine (two night minimum)
Restaurants: Rocky’s Soda & Grill - “Two-in-a-Basket” Specials
Jordan Street Cafe - "Italian Night" (Feb. 16th)
Quotations Coffee Cafe - Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mocha & Sweetheart Wine Special -- 2 glasses for the price of 1
Kiwi Gelato - Couple's Special: "Share a Bowl" (1 large bowl plus 2 spoons, unlimited flavors for $3)
Downtown Chocolates - "Sweets for Your Sweety" Now available: Speciality Valentine's Day truffles & lollipops, Valentine's Day gift baskets, and Assorted truffle gift box with edible Valentine's Day card
Retail: White Squirrel Shoppe - First 10 customers that make a purchase will receive a white squirrel candle (Feb. 16th) & Sweetheart Sale
Main St. Ltd Inc - Champagne & Chocolate Tasting: Valentine's Day boxed chocolates for sale & special sales on wine and champagne.
Diamond Rush - mention this ad and receive free gift (only available Fri. & Sat.)
Three Bears Den - 25% off everything
The Pink Flamingo - Special Valentine portraits with Lovelace Photography. (Feb.16th only)
Hunters & Gatherers -
Friday, February 15 (6:00-9:00pm) - Listen to love songs performed by Deb and Don Burger, Brevard's most adoring couple while sampling our famous Aphrodisiac Cake. Saturday, February 16 (12 noon - 5:00 pm) For all you lovers strolling the streets of Brevard, local artists Theresa Reuter, Duane Mccullough, and Don & Deb Burger will be painting their romantic creations. Sunday, February 17 (12:00-3:00) Local artist Theresa Reuter will mesmorize you while she paints her romantic pieces.
Spas: Elements Spa - Free Couples Yoga Day (8:30 - 10:00am) & Customer Love Day (Chocolate Beverages, Champagne & Strawberries, & 15% off all retail products)
La Petite Spa - Valentine Couples Massage (includes: champagne, fruit, chocolate & roses for $145)
Valentine Couples Spa Pedicure (includes: champagne, fruit, chocolate & roses for $90)
Couple's Valentine Get-Away (For Him: hour Deep Tissue Massage and 30 minutes in infared sauna) & (For Her: Classic European Facial and Traditional Pedicure). Both include lunch for a total of $165.
Valentine Escape (includes: Classic European Facial and Traditional Pedicure and Manicure plus lunch for $100).
Valentine's Rescue (includes: 1 hour Swedish Massage & Body Wrap or Scrub of your choice, plus lunch for $135).
Appointment only
Brevard Spa & Salon - 1 hour Massage or Facial for $45
Massage, Facial, & Pedicure for $110
Local Attractions: Porter Center - “Two-for-One” Peru Negro and free admission to Son of the Sheik
Headwaters Outfitters - Free Couple's Fly-fishing lessons on Feb. 16th from 11-1pm. Register in advance.
Glass Feather Studio and Garden - "Unforgettable Mountaintop Shopping, Refreshments, $25.00 off Fused Glass purchases, totaling $100 or more." See the artists at work! Feb. 15-16 from 2:00-5:00pm.
Carwile-Dodson Studio - "Made for Each Other" evening on Feb. 15th from 6-8pm. Cost is $50 per couple.
Mud Dabbers Pottery - "Family Clay Day: Tiles & Wall Art, 9-11 am, $30/person & "Try Pottery for One Night": Basic Hand Building, 6-8:30 pm, $35/person (Feb. 16th). Also, 10% off a purchase of a pair of items (2 mugs, 2 goblets, 2 candlesticks, etc.)
Earthshine Mountain Lodge - Buy 1 zip line; Sweetheart zips for free. Available from 10-1pm on Feb. 16th & 17th. Reservations necessary.
Strykes Again Family Fun - "Valentine Scotch Doubles" No-Tap Sweetheart Couples Bowling. 4 games/$30 per couple. (Feb. 15 7:00pm)
Champagne & Chocolate Tasting
Begin your romantic weekend with a Champagne Tasting featuring French Champagne, Spanish Cava, and Italian Prosecco. A few nibbles of Bliss Chocolat and you’re on your way to a heavenly weekend in Transylvania County. Valentine's Day boxed chocolates for sale.
Sweetheart Dancing with Our Stars
Come dance to the romantic songs throughout the ages with ballroom DJ Roger Buckner. Vote for your favorite “star” as our local celebrities are partnered with dancing professionals. A great way to raise “fun” and “funds” for TCarts Summer Art Programs for kids.
Frog Love in the Pink Beds
February pulls frogs out of their hiding places to find mates and lay eggs in woodland waters. Come to the Cradle of Forestry in Transylvania County’s scenic, historic Pink Beds valley to explore this age old phenomenon and importance of this ecosystem.
Rudolph Valentino’s “Son of the Sheik”
This Valentine’s Day matinee from 1926 features the silent screen’s all-time sex symbol, Rudolph Valentino, in his finest (and final) film. A highly enjoyable camp-fest, this 62-minute flick illustrates how sex symbols have changed over the decades. Original, live accompaniment on the Brevard College Kirkpatrick-Coleman Pipe Organ.
The Romantic Singing Duo of “Too Human”
Admission: $20 for adults. $15 for students and TC Arts members.
Whether performing breezy, jazzy, toe tapping swing, a bluesy, heartfelt ballad, or a familiar standard from the American Songbook, Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno of Too Human will move you with their music.
With guitars, percussion and vocals, they have a jazzy / bluesy feel with a lot of heart. Their songs touch on many topics all related to the human condition. Ellen's earthy voice combines perfectly with Roger's unusual percussion style and sweet vocals. High quality musicianship with humor and passion, totally in sync with each other, they create a strong and intimate atmosphere. They bring a spirit and spontaneity to their performance, sometimes even writing songs on the spot using audience members as their subject matter. Too Human, based in New York, has shared the stage with 10,000 Maniacs, Janis Ian, Martin Sexton, Livingston Taylor, Kenny Rankin, Kim and Reggie Harris, Susan Werner, Jack Williams, Les Sampou, David Amram, Dave's True Story, Dean Friedman, and Sloan Wainwright.
While living in California, Ellen and Roger were professional songwriters for Warner/Chappel Music, where they had songs covered by recording artists such as Cher, Pat Benatar, Teddy Pendergrass, Martha Davis, Angela Bofill, Anne Murray, and Nancy Wilson. Their debut CD, From There to Here , was critically acclaimed by Sing Out! Magazine and The Musician's Trade Journal and received national and international radio play. Their latest studio CD, True features Dave Mattacks on drums, Mike Rivard and Marty Ballou on upright bass; Marty Walsh on additional guitars, mandolin, and bass; and Deni Bonet on strings.
Fabulous Froggie Went a Courtin’
Join us and meet the winners of the county-wide contest for the best fable, art, or new lyrics for "Froggie Went a Courtin." These elementary school children will be performing or showing their award-winning entries as they demonstrate the importance of the frog ecosystem in Transylvania County.
Dupont Lovers Walk & Hot Chocolate
What healthier way to spend time with your loved ones than to walk in the winter wonderland of Dupont State Forest? Waterfalls and panoramic views will delight your soul as you encounter the breathtaking beauty of what makes Transylvania County.
Treat your Valentine to a Waterfall Visit...
Experience the beauty of High Falls in the winter and enjoy exploring the wonders of DuPont State Forest. Friends of Dupont Forest (FODF) members will be at the High Falls Shelter from 11 am to 2 pm serving hot chocolate from Quotation’s Coffee Café and providing information about the forest.
The shelter is just a 15 minute walk from the Buck Forest Parking lot.
After you go through the gate, listen for the courting croaks of the Carolina Wood frogs in a small pond on the left of Buck Forest Road. Walk to Triple Falls Road on the left. Enter the forest and walk a short
distance, then bear to the right on High Falls Road to the shelter. FODF
members can tell you how to extend your hike to include Triple Falls, Hooker Falls, the covered bridge and other interesting areas of DuPont Forest.
Picnic tables are available if you want to bring a lunch for you and your valentine.
Directions to Buck Forest Parking Lot from Brevard: Follow 276 south for 12 miles and turn left on Cascade Lake Road, turn right after 2.5 miles on to Staton Road. Buck Forest Parking area will be 1.3 miles on your right. For more information about DuPont State Forest, visit www.dupontforest.com.
Gift of Love Bloodmobile
As we think of loved ones everyone, here’s a chance to give the “gift of love." The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be ready Sunday afternoon to accept your donation so that others can live.
Sweetheart of a Sale
Downtown Brevard welcomes you to their best winter sale ever. Check out the unique gift items that only our one-of-a-kind shops can offer. Since it’s President’s Weekend as well, you’re sure to find some sweetheart of a deal.
The Diaries of Adam & Eve
How better to spend a Valentine’s weekend than to find out what really happened between the “original” couple?
Join us for lunch at Jason's Main Street Grill and Brevard Little Theatre’s On-the-Go production that will keep you laughing all weekend long.
Peru Negro
Perú Negro was formed more than 35 years ago to preserve Peru’s African heritage and became the national standard emulated by other bands. This group of 22 singers, dancers, and musicians performs all over the world and were appointed as “Cultural Ambassadors of Black Peru” by the Peruvian government. Through their work, the members of this Afro-Peruvian music and dance company recreate the folkloric history of their ancestors, the people stolen from Africa and forced into slavery in the 1500s by the Spanish colonizers of Peru.
The group’s repertoire features such diaspora innovations as the presence of an African djembe and Cuban drums. While the group continues to reinterpret many traditional songs, it also composes new pieces. The diverse elements in Perú Negro’s repertoire reflect a complex history of blacks in Peru.
Founder Ronaldo Campos de La Colina directed the group until his death in 2001. His son Rony took the director’s chair and under his direction the group is “experiencing a revival” deepening its musical explorations. Many members of the Campos family perform with Perú Negro, making it very much a family-based tradition, as well as one with broader cultural roots. Today more than 30 people are involved and the Lima based music and dance ensemble runs its own school and junior troupe, Perú Negrito. In 2005 the group was honored with two Grammy nominations for their second US album, Jolgorio. The first nomination came through the Latin Grammys’ traditional music category and the second for the Grammy’s World Music category.
For more details or to purchase tickets: 828-884-8330.
