About Burke County, NC

OK, I've got to admit that it's dangerous to me to visit Arthur & Lyle, Distinct Home Decor and Custom Design Studio, located right downtown at 102 N. Sterling Street in Morganton, NC. Why dangerous? I want to buy it all!

Matt Carswell, Owner, and Steven Brown, Designer, have opened this beautiful store to supply us locals (and you visitors) with such goodies as Claire Beckman "lotions and potions" and Votivo candles, among many others such as flowers, trays, Hurricane lamps, small tables, and on and on. Get the picture?

You might what to call before you come to check on their store hours (828-433-1800), or you just might want to order something by phone. I'd encourage you to do the former, because that way you get to visit beautiful downtown Morganton (www.downtownmorganton.com), and perhaps frequent one of our restaurants or craft galleries or clothing stores. Or perhaps attend one of our free concerts during the summertime called TGIF - they've been great this summer!

As we say in Burke County, "Come when you will!"

SO excited! The Chef and front manager from one of my favorite restaurants in Hickory, NC, have opened a fabulous new restaurant in Morganton, NC! Welcome, Bryan and Aimee - you've brightened our main street, where Root & Vine is located at 139 W. Union Street, immensely! Check out their menu at www.rootandvinerestaurant.com . Their phone number is 828-433-1540, and email is rootandvine@yahoo.com.

You'll want to come visit, for sure, so plan a meal some day other than Sunday or Monday to come join them there. While you're in town, you'll want to visit one of the other businesses I've reviewed recently, like Kala Gallery or Arthur & Lyle, or one of many others that will be reviewed on my blog in short order!

Morganton, NC is a wonderful town - you owe yourself a visit!

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It's back - the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival in Morganton, NC! After being nominated in 2010 as the International Bluegrass Event of the Year, this great festival is back with both acts from last year and lots of new faces - including Ricky Skaggs headlining the final night!

There's music, there's camping, there's picking and strumming, there's a a Bluegrass Camp for Kids - so much to do, so little time! The 2011 Festival will kick off on Thursday, June 30, at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton with a free Fan Appreciation Day, followed by four more days of bluegrass before a fitting culmination: a fireworks show on July 4th!

You'll want to know all the details, and there are many, so why not check out the website for the event: www.redwhiteandbluegrassfestival.com. Don't forget your lawn chair and your sunscreen. Food and drink vendors will be selling just what you need.

Come on down, y'all - you won't be disappointed! Happy Fourth of July!

Peace, Love & Joy in the New Future

The upcoming exhibition at MESH Gallery brings Winston-Salem, North Carolina artist Ricky Needham's unique vision of the future to the gallery in downtown Morganton, NC.

If living in a world where there's always a carnival, cars fly and people of all races love each other sounds good to you, then you will enjoy Ricky's show, Peace, Love & Joy in the New Future.

There will be a reception for the artist on Friday, July 8th at 6 pm. Visit Mesh Gallery in Morganton for a great evening, or stop by to visit the exhibition at 114-B West Union Street ,Morganton, NC 28655. Phone: (828) 437-1957 or art@meshgallery.com .