Pleinly Brushing Up on Town Views
Hackney High refreshes artistic skills
ARTISTS GATHER FOR PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP
For gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, the upcoming ‘spring’ season puts one in their step. For many area painters it’s ‘Plein Aire Spring Training’ time. That’s how renowned local artist Fen Rascoe describes the Plein Aire brush up workshop he recently conducted at the Chowan Arts Council.
Rascoe’s artistic prominence crosses state lines and the sessions drew artists from Virginia and other neighboring communities to have the opportunity to paint and polish techniques with Rascoe.
Possibly following in the brush strokes of Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush, each a politician with an artistic flair, Chowan County Commissioner Larry McLaughlin and Edenton Mayor Hackney High attended the workshop, brushing up their Plein Air views.
“The week long class was designed to loosen up and to get in shape for the upcoming outdoor ‘plein aire’ season,” shared Rascoe. “Plein Air is French for painting outside from life where the subject matter is painted Alla Prima which is “wet on wet”.
Students are guided in the alla prima process completing an oil painting in a single session. The steps include applying fresh, wet paint over previous, still-wet layers. In Italian, "at first attempt" focuses on spontaneity, capturing immediate impressions, and bold, expressive brushwork.
Thanks to mother nature, the sessions were wet on wet as rain didn’t cooperate for a few of the days, so the course was simulated with outdoor scenes on a flat screen painting alla prima.
These workshops have brought out of town students to Edenton from Georgia, Maryland, Virginia to capture the area on canvas. McLaughlin regularly displays his work at the Chowan Gallery.
The next workshop will be in October titled “3rd Annual Fall Harvest Workshop” capturing the defoliated cotton, peanut bales and rusty cypress in Chowan and Bertie counties. For more information go to https://www.fenrascoe.com
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A SUNNY SATURDAY DOWNTOWN
THE BAKERS BEHIND BAYSIDE BAKERY & BOARDS
Edenton's downtown is getting busier. The Bayside Bakery and Boards' location was busy throughout the day on Saturday with locals and visitors sharing tastebuds between Bayside and the Edenton Hot Dog Company outside of Surf, WInd and Fire.
The Bakery recently launched its baker intern program which is held most Saturday's. The first course, of course, was frosting...
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES AT THE SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET
A promotional picture of Troop 64 selling Girl Scout cookies at Saturday's Farmers Market. Next week another troop will be offering the seasonal favorites for sale. Grab a few boxes of your favorite flavors. Remember, by the time the last package of Thin Mints leaves the freezer, they won't be available again until next year...
A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY ON THE CORNER IS A PAGE TURNER
A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY ON THE CORNER IS A PAGE TURNER
Jennie Blue and Emma O'Neill enjoy a book from the Little Free Library in front of the Farmer Market.
The library box offers a selection of books to enjoy, return or simply drop off new adventures to read
CUPOLA HOUSE TAKES ON AN ORIGINAL LOOK
A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY ON THE CORNER IS A PAGE TURNER
The Woodwork is being placed where it originally stood in the Cupola House.
THE LADIES FROM WHITFIELD TOUR TOWN
THE LADIES FROM WHITFIELD TOUR TOWN
A group of 27 ladies from Whitfield came to town spending the day touring the historic sites.
TAYLOR KNIGHT-TURNER OFFERS SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
PAWS, CLAWS and CREATIVITY
If relief sculpture art has always caught your eye, Pontiac Michigan artist Taylor Knight-Turner demonstrated her talent in a workshop for all ages called 'Paws, Claws, and Creativity' on Wednesday, March 4, 4-6 pm, followed by 'wine and cheese - meet and greet' at 6:00 pm with the artist.
Taylor Knight-Turner is an interdisciplinary artist currently living in Pontiac, Michigan. She holds a BFA in Art from Southern Methodist University and an MFA in Sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her research-based practice is informed by cultural anthropology with an emphasis on agriculture, suburbia, and food culture.
"Industrialized capitalism impedes our ability to develop relationships with the land we occupy," said Knight-Turner. "Factory farming abstracts food and prevents consumers from knowing how and where their food is produced. Suburbanization and urbanization sterilize and conform our environments, further distancing us from being in relationship with the land and our non-human communities. All of this contributes to the Western attitude of viewing the land as a resource to be mined, rather than a matrix of inter-species relationships that can and ought to be reciprocal,"
With an anthropological lens, Taylor’s work investigates how to rebuild reciprocity by being in community with the land we occupy and the non-human neighbors we share it with.
ThePeanutFactory,org is a non-profit organization founded by Lincoln Adams and Julia Townsend. The Peanut Factory, Inc. is an artist residency and community arts program located in a 1932 peanut processing mill at 916 Badham Rd., Edenton.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, FRIDAY NIGHT CATFISH
Saint Ann's Parish Hall is the place to be during Friday night's during Lent. ...
Kids and Cops Glow Run
T-shirt enthusiasts need to register before April 9, to receive a Kids and Cops Glow Run t-shirt. The Chowan County Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to host the upcoming Kids and Cops: Glow Run. This exciting event is focused on giving back to the children in our community and strengthening the bond between local law enforcement and our youth.
The Kids and Cops program, established in 2012, was created to build lasting, positive relationships through mentorship, summer camps, and community events. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone for connecting officers and kids in meaningful ways.
The 5K run will light up the night with a fun glow run experience, according to the sheriff's office.
Each race packet will include glow gear to help you shine as you run. Participants who register by the early sign-up date will also receive a commemorative event t-shirt.
Join the department and the sheriff for a night of fun, fitness, and community spirit to support our youth. To register go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Edenton/KidsAndCopsGlowRun
Childrens Festival, April 18
On Saturday, April 18, the Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership (CPSSP) will be hosting the 18 annual week of the young child event.
The yearly Children's Festival brings families, service providers and a massive amount of volunteers together to promote a safe and smart start to a child’s future. A variety of games and active, fun events are scheduled for the kids and a vast selection of information on services and programs to assist children and families facing the joy and challenges of raising youngsters.
In years past, the petting zoo was one of the major attractions of the event.
CPSSP program coordinator Sarah Williams, highlighted services the Smart Start program offers. “Parents who need support improving parenting skills, addressing a specific child behavior, or simply want to ensure that they are doing their best as a parent can enroll in the Triple P program. The partnership schedules both one-on-one and group sessions to help parents address child behaviors or other issues causing them stress or concern.
In the past more than 500 adults and children lined up early and enjoyed the event at Perquimans Recreation Center.
“‘We’re celebrating the lives of young children, providing them with educational experiences, while at the same time because we are a rural community, we are trying to get parents information on what services are available,” Williams said. “Many services are available, but people don’t necessarily know about them or want to ask for help. Working with other agencies and organizations in the community to come together to tackle the big issues facing early child care and education is another way of supporting families.”
This year’s Week of the Young Child Children’s Festival and Safe Kids Day begins at 10:00 a.m. and continues until 1:00 p.m at the Perquimans Recreation Center.
ANNUAL LION'S CLUB BREAKFAST FOR THE BLIND
The Edenton Lions Club is sponsoring a Breakfast for the Blind on Saturday, March 28 at the Edenton United Methodist Church.The event begins at 6:30 a.m. and continues until 10:00 a.m. The ticket pays for breakfast plus the money helps pay for eye exams, eye glasses and a vision van along with other events and supplies.
FRIDAY NIGHT LENTEN FISH FRY...
Fresh Caught, lightly breaded Catfish, hand cut fries, homemade coleslaw, & hush puppies...
Weather Update- Feb.27 - March 5
HISTORIC EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA 7-DAY WEATHER OUTLOOK
📍 Historic Edenton North Carolina — 7-Day Weather Outlook
Friday, March 6 — Thursday, March 12, 2026
Friday
🌤️ Partly sunny and very warm
High: ~82° • Low: ~55°
Unseasonably warm air settles in.
Saturday
☀️ Mostly sunny and very warm
High: ~81° • Low: ~63°
Summer-like warmth for early March.
Sunday
🌦️ Mostly cloudy with a few showers
High: ~78° • Low: ~60°
A couple passing showers possible.
Monday
🌦️ Clouds with scattered showers
High: ~78° • Low: ~61°
Warm but unsettled at times.
Tuesday
⛈️ Warm and humid with thunderstorms possible
High: ~81° • Low: ~63°
Storm chances increase during the afternoon.
Wednesday
🌤️ Partly sunny and very warm
High: ~83° • Low: ~63°
One of the warmest days of the period.
Thursday
🌧️ Rain and turning cooler
High: ~70° • Low: ~44°
A front brings rain and a noticeable cooldown.
🌟 Weekly Outlook Summary
A remarkably warm early-March stretch unfolds across Edenton as temperatures surge well into the upper 70s and lower 80s through mid-week. Sunshine dominates Friday and Saturday before increasing clouds and scattered showers develop Sunday into Monday.
By Tuesday, warm and humid conditions may trigger afternoon thunderstorms. The warm spell peaks Wednesday before a cold front arrives Thursday, bringing rain and a cooler finish to the week.
🧭 Weekly Weather Headlines
• 🌡️ Unseasonably warm stretch
• ☀️ Summer-like weekend warmth
• 🌦️ Showers Sunday–Monday
• ⛈️ Storm chance Tuesday
• 🌧️ Cooler with rain by Thursday