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March 20, 2008 issue


UNC-TV To Film North Carolina Weekend at Canyons in Blowing Rock this Saturday

Story by David Brewer

High Point-based Americana outfit the Downtown Senate will take the stage as UNC-TV’s cameras roll at Canyons this Saturday, March 22.Unsuspecting patrons dining or drinking at Blowing Rock’s Canyons restaurant this Saturday night, March 22, may find themselves the unsuspecting stars of an episode of UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend show as the crew turns their cameras on one of the High Country’s most popular nightspots.

North Carolina Weekend host Deborah Holt will visit various locations throughout Blowing Rock on Saturday, filming local nightlife and live music for an upcoming “After Dark” segment of her popular show. According to Canyons owner Bart Conway, Brown and company will film the lively bar scene, interview the kitchen staff and film portions of the evening’s entertainment.

Every episode of the magazine-style series explores historical sites, events, music, movies, the arts, sports, food and other leisure activities around the state, connecting with fascinating stories behind the state's most beloved annual festivals and historic locales.

Viewers can catch the latest culinary delights from the best Carolina eateries and get the latest information about the upcoming happenings and ongoing endeavors that make the Tar Heel State so great.

“It’s a thrill for all of us to have Deborah and UNC-TV here, and quite a compliment to Blowing Rock to be featured statewide on North Carolina Weekend,” said Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority executive director Tracy Brown in a press release. “North Carolina Weekend will love the hospitality, food and fun that Bart and his crew are famous for and the view is like no other. I’m sure Blowing Rock will shine as a great place for nightlife and a fantastic weekend getaway.”

High Point Americana and alt. country act the Downtown Senate is scheduled to perform at Canyons on Saturday night. The band will take the stage at 9:00 p.m.—an hour earlier than bands typically start at Canyons.

For more info, call Canyons at 828-295-7661 or click to www.canyonsbr.com.

 

Want To Go?

Date: Saturday, March 22
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Canyons
Cost: FREE!