June 27, 2016 
|
|
|
|
Latest Buzz on ...
Fashion, Food & Fun
Celebrate America from the Mountains to the Sea
We've searched the entire state to share some not-so-typical places to visit this 4th of July. Make our state shine from sea to shining sea.
NC 4th of July Festival - Sat., Jun. 25 - Mon., Jul. 4 Southport
 For more than 200 years, Southport has celebrated our nation's Independence Day in a big way. A wide range of events make up the festival ensuring something for everyone - from the Arts & Crafts Show, Parade, Car Show, Military Exhibits, Waterfront Stage Entertainment, Military Band Concert and Fireworks to the more formal events like the Veterans Recognition, Flag Retirement, Flag Raising, Naturalization and Opening Ceremonies. For those who enjoy some friendly competition, events like the Freedom Run, Fireman's Competition, Children's Games, Children's Entertainment, and Beach Day offer attendees to the NC 4th of July Festival plenty of options. At Waterfront Park, 100 East Bay Street, Southport NC 28461 A full schedule of events can be found online. Independence Day at Lake Junaluska - Fri., Jul. 1 - Tues., Jul. 5
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular weekend of activities at Lake Junaluska. This family-friendly event features live music by the award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range  and the Lake Junaluska Singers, a hometown-style parade and activities on the water such as a boat race and family Olympics. The barbecue lunch includes bouncy houses, face painting, balloon art and bluegrass music. A fireworks show over the lake begins immediately following the Lake Junaluska Singers' July 4th performance, around 9:30 pm. Concerts start at 7:30 pm on July 2, 3 and 4. Packages that include concert tickets, lodging, special meals and access to all other events are available. For a full schedule of events, visit the website. Mile High Fourth of July - Fri., Jul. 1 - Mon., Jul. 4
Start a new tradition this Independence Day weekend with the Mile High Fourth of July  celebration. The resort towns of Banner Elk and Beech Mountain, located high in the Blue Ridge, have combined forces on a four-day extravaganza. Beech Mountain's 47th annual barbecue roast takes place Saturday, July 2, at Beech Mountain Resort, followed by mile-high fireworks after dark. On Monday, July 4, Banner Elk's famous Fourth of July parade heads down Main Street and ends with a Party in the Park. Nine bands perform at various spots throughout the weekend and Banner Elk hosts an arts and crafts show all four days. Other options include Lees-McRae summer theatre and scenic chairlift rides to the skybar on Beech Mountain. Website. Fireworks at Tweetsie Railroad - Mon., Jul. 4
Celebrate the 4th of July at Tweetsie Railroad. Special hours - park open till 9 pm, fireworks will begin at 9:30. This is typically the most well-attended and most spectacular fireworks  display in the High Country! Admission: Parking $10 per car. Website. Independence Day Celebration at Old Salem
Enjoy 4th of July festivities at the site of the nation's first official Independence Day Celebration: Old Salem Museums & Gardens. A naturalization ceremony, hands-on activities, historic Moravian traditions and patriotic music all welcome family and friends to the historic district of Salem. Starting at 9:30 am - Ending at 4:30 pm, Admission: All-in-One tickets are $23/adults and $11/children ages 6-16. Free for children under 6. Website. July 4th Parade, Pie Eating Contest, Fireworks, and More - Mount Airy July 4th
Before the parade, at 10am is a reading of the "Declaration of Independence" in the courtyard of the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History. Pie-Eating Contest for charity  sponsored by Miss Angel's Heavenly Pies after the parade, in the parking lot/park on corner of Oak Street and N. Main Street in Downtown Mount Airy. Register for the pie eating contest by calling 336-786-4511. Additional activities after parade include dunking booth, bounce house, vendors and more. Fireworks and music and more at Veterans Memorial Park on W. Lebanon Street starting at 6 p.m. with fireworks at dark.. Admission: free. Website. Joel Lane Museum House's 25th Annual Historic Independence Day Open House-An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
The Joel Lane Museum House, "The Birthplace of Raleigh," will sponsor its 25th annual Independence Day Open House on Monday, July 4, 2016 from 11:00 am to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are requested. Colonel Lane was a founding father of North Carolina's capital city and an officer in the Wake County militia during the American Revolution. The house will be open and staffed by costumed docents who will discuss the rooms and life in the 18th c. On the grounds, living historians will demonstrate various aspects of colonial life, and visitors will be able to participate in hands-on activities such as writing with a quill pen or making rag dolls. There will be old-fashioned crafts and games for the children and free lemonade for all. The garden in its full summer glory will be on view, and herbs and plants from the gardens will be for sale. Website.
|
|
|
| 
|
|  |
To Bee or Not To Bee
Who's the Big Cheese in 2016? - Grilled Cheese Cook-Off Wednesday
A local celebration of artisan cheese at the Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market takes place this   Wednesday, June 29th from 10am to 2pm at City Plaza. (400 block of Fayetteville St.) It's the 5th annual Grilled Cheese Cook-off featuring downtown Raleigh chefs, local cheese vendors, and a chance to win market bucks by purchasing "featured cheese products!" Taste Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and watch downtown Raleigh chefs duke it out as they put their own spin on the classic grilled cheese, sample each sandwich, and vote for your favorite to be crowned this year's "Cheese Champ!"
There will also be sandwiches for sale by American Meltdown and live music by Urban Soil Trio. And as always, the local farmers, ranchers, nurserymen, bakers, and specialty food producers will be selling their products at the Market. Come out to the Farmers Market this Wednesday and say, "Cheese please!"...with a smile!. Website.
|
|
The Bargain Buzz
Bailey's Announces the 2016 Hero Awards! Nominate your hero First Responders including  Fire, Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty. Nominations start Tuesday, June 21st.
Bailey's Fine Jewelry we show their appreciation through our 2nd annual Hero Awards! The awards will recognize nine heroes, one from each of the three main types of first responders - fire, law enforcement and emergency personnel - in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and the surrounding areas.
Winners will be selected through a combination of the public voting process and the selection panel at Bailey's. The winners will receive a medal and a $200 gift card in a presentation with the store manager!
Nominations start June 21st and last until July 31st.
Voting begins August 1st and goes through the 19th.
The winner is announced September 1st!
To learn more, Click Here. Olde Raleigh Real Estate
Jill Rekuc, Broker
 Under Contract
8717 Valentine Ct. Richmond Hills Raleigh, 27615. $659,900. 5bdr,4.5bath, 4149 SF Executive Traditional w/Transitional Interior & Open Floor Plan. MLS#2035321. Website
|
|
| |
|
TheBeltlineBuzz Welcomes New Subscribers
Thanks to you, our readers and advertisers, we have over 9,000 weekly subscribers.
We look forward to your continued ideas, articles and postings that help us spread the Buzz about Fashion, Food, and Fun in the Triangle.
It's easy to send us your submissions. Go to our website and click Articles and post your article. To ask about advertising, just click on Advertise. To check out past issues, click Archives .
We hope you continue to enjoy the Buzz and share it with your friends. It's a great way to find out what's going on in and around the Triangle with some humor and entertainment.
Your busy Bees at The Beltline Buzz are working hard to spread the word on what's going on around the Triangle. Because the Buzz is all about You!!
Sincerely,
Carol Lynn Foster
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|  |
The Beltline Buzz items are selected by our editors. No one can pay to be featured on
The Beltline Buzz.. That's what advertising is for, and it's always labeled as such. Selling ourselves (literally) would destroy the legitimacy, integrity, and fun of
The Beltline Buzz. Plus, we'd never earn your trust that way. So we'll never make a dime off your meal at a restaurant nor a penny from the sale of the latest accessory we told you about.
That said, on occasion, we will send out "Dedicated" e-mails on behalf of sponsors. You'll recognize them from the subject line: "The Beltline Buzz Dedicated E-mail." Yes, these are paid for. And, no, we would never sell our subscriber list to anyone. Not for any amount of money.
We hope that you continue to enjoy your Beltline Buzz. We look forward to delivering it.
|
|
|
his title against: Chef Michael Rigot of 
