Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 035 February 2014 | Page 8

Destinations

seven-time “Female Vocalist of the Year” Rhonda Vincent & The Rage,
five-time “IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year” Russell Moore & III rd Tyme
Out, North Carolina’s own Lou Reid & Carolina, Newton & Thomas, the
old duet sounds from the ‘30 s and ‘40 s with the Crazy Water Crystals,
and a professional band, Sons of Bluegrass, with special guest, Amethyst.
On Saturday, the incomparable Dailey & Vincent will perform, share
memories of the early days with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, featuring
band members during his seven-consecutive years as “IBMA Vocal
Group of the Year.” He will also perform with members of his original
band. Seldom Scene will be on-hand, along with the Rambling Rooks,
a group which includes Ronnie Bowman, a long-time Bluegrass First
Class Favorite! The new, hot, up-and-coming band is... Flatt Lonesome!
www.bluegrassfirstclass.com
BeerFest & CrossFit at Double Barley Brewing Fri, February 14, 8 am
– 9 pm Double Barley Brewing, U.S. 70, Smithfield, NC. Legacy Series
has combined a CrossFit-style Fitness Competition with a Beer Festival.
All competition events will be beer-themed: keg runs, barley bag press,
keg tosses, and the list goes on. Once the competition is complete
the Beer Festival will begin. Watch the strongest and fittest athletes
compete for prizes and trophies Sample beers from all around the region.
Food, music, a world class illusionist, and the best craft beer in NC!
www.doublebarleybrewing.com
Sweetheart Tours Feb 15 – 16, 2014 Latta Plantation 5225 Park, Sample
Road, Huntersville, NC. Join us for special valentine’s tours of the
plantation house. Learn about 19th century courting customs, English
Country dancing, and hear sweetheart stories about the Latta girls. Tours
are Saturday at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm,
and Sunday at 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $7
for seniors and students, ages 5 and under free. Admission will include
a new additional 7.25% entertainment tax imposed by the state of NC.
www.lattaplantation.org
Fourth Annual Civil War Winter Encampment Saturday, Feb 15, 2014
Historic Rural Hill, Neck Road, Huntersville, NC. On February 15 th
Historic Rural Hill is the place for the history enthusiast to be! Bring out
the whole family for a great and fun day of historical lessons and insights
into the strenuous factors of winter camp life for the men of the 38 th NC
Troops. Just as in the past, these brave men and women will be on hand
whatever the weather may bring (2013 brought a blizzard!) Rural Hill
docent volunteers will also be on hand as well to demonstrate 19 th century
skills such as wood working, spinning, open hearth cooking, fire building,
blacksmithing, and much more! Around the farm hayrides will be offered
for $3 per person, all other activities free to all! Historic Rural Hill is a
non-profit farm, event venue, and center for education whose rich history
dates back to 1765. www.ruralhill.net
Sapphire Valley Outhouse Race Sat, February 15, 9 am – 6 pm Hwy 64,
Sapphire, NC 28774. “Toward the end of each ski season we all get a

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