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10th Annual Carolina Chocolate Festival in Morehead City NC February 2012

10th Annual Carolina Chocolate Festival!

February 3rd to February 5th, 2012

Vendors from around the state and beyond gather to celebrate one of man's most loved desserts - chocolate! With samplings of everything from candy to cakes to ice cream and more, the festival offers activities for every family member to enjoy. Spa treatments, cooking demonstrations, and dinners too will be featured in this years event. Sign up to participate in the Chocolate Fantasy Challenge Bake Off!  All proceeds from the event are donated to support local charities.

Feb '12 | Mar '12
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Friday Free Flicks
Emerald Isle Community Center - Emerald Isle
02/10/2012 to 02/10/2012 Call 252-354-6350
Friday Free Flicks Movies are family oriented, free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drinks are available for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, but no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.
 
Down East FolkArts Society Concert
Clawson's Restaurant - Beaufort
02/11/2012 to 02/11/2012 Call 252-633-6444
Featuring Molly Andrews whose versatility takes her from traditional acapella to interpretive songs with a multi-instrumental flair.

Shows start at 8 p.m. at Clawsons Restaurant. Admission is $12 for members, $15 for general admission, and $8 per student; tickets may be reserved in advance. Click Here for More Information.
 
Winter Tennis Clinics
Emerald Isle Community Center - Emerald Isle
02/13/2012 to 03/23/2012 Call 252-354-6350
With Tony Pereira from 1-2:30 pm

$5 for Community Center members ; $10 for non-members ; Ages 14 - Adult. No pre-registration required; drop-ins welcome. For more information, contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.
 
Art From the Heart Exhibit
Morehead City
02/17/2012 to 03/03/2012 Call 252-726-9156
This two-week exhibition and sale of original, innovative and traditional works by area artists occurs each year in mid-February, with the opening reception on February 17th from 6 pm to 8 pm. This exhibition is a great opportunity for art lovers to view and buy original oils and acrylics; water media; photography and computer generated art; glass, stone, fiber arts and other three-dimensional artwork; pastels and drawings; and mixed media. Proceeds benefit the artists and the Arts Council. Admission is free.
 
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Crystal Coast Civic Center - Morehead City
02/22/2012 to 02/22/2012 Call 252-247-3883
This annual event raises money to feed the hungry and is very popular. Carteret Community College, local potters, high school students, art classes and area restaurants team up for this event in an effort to raise money for Hope Missions and Martha's Mission. For $18 guests receive a handcrafted ceramic bowl and a choice of two delicious soups. Tickets, which are required, are sold in advance, usually in beginning in January, at various locations. This is a popular event and sells out quickly, so call early.
 
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Coastal Home & Garden Show
Crystal Coast Civic Center - Morehead City
03/02/2012 to 03/04/2012 Call 252-247-3883
More than 75 exhibitors will be on hand to show off merchandise, sample interior and exterior vignettes, and product demonstrations. Whether you’re remodeling, redecorating or landscaping, the Home and Garden Show inspires homeowners with countless ideas on enhancing their home's comfort and functionality.

Show runs from 4-7pm on Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday
 
The Piccadilly Circus
Crystal Coast Civic Center - Morehead City
03/06/2012 to 03/06/2012  
Agile acrobats! Motorcycle Madness! Comedic circus clowns! This is one show you don’t want to miss! Join the fun and excitement at Piccadilly Circus.

This hot new show, unveils the best in human agility, strength and beauty, combined with the finest in
animal nobility where man and beast come together in perfect harmony.

It’s a show for all ages! Click Here for More Information.

Circus times: 2:30 & 7:30 pm
 
Friday Free Flicks
Emerald Isle Community Center - Emerald Isle
03/09/2012 to 03/09/2012 Call 252-354-6350
Friday Free Flicks Movies are family oriented, free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drinks are available for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, but no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.
 
Down East FolkArts Society Concert
Clawson's Restaurant - Beaufort
03/17/2012 to 03/17/2012 Call 252-633-6444
Featuring Still on the Hill - a duo who uses traditional instruments from their home in the Ozarks (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, and guitar) as well as other exotic instruments (Moon guitar from Japan, African mbira, tenor ukulele) to create a kaleidoscope of musical color and texture.

Shows start at 8 p.m. at Clawsons Restaurant. Admission is $12 for members, $15 for general admission, and $8 per student; tickets may be reserved in advance. Click Here for More Information.