Once again Lynwood Winslow accompanied by Jackie Copeland Directed the Albemarle Chorale through the Rodgers and Hammerstein Oklahoma songbook to the delight of a packed Edenton United Methodist Church. The organization is made up of dedicated members who pay to participate in the chorale. They donate their time and money to be able to entertain the community. The Chorale also accepts donations. To get a slight taste of the performance watch the video below.
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Steady winds hovering above 10m.p.h. and white capped water churned Edenton harbor Saturday morning making the annual Blessing of the Fleet a bit more interesting for the clergy, skippers and crew of the 13 boats participating in the yearly tradition. Sponsored by the Edenton Yacht Club.
The Rev. Melody Perdue of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church along with Father Jonathan Tobias of Eastern Orthodox Fellowship fought wind in the face to sprinkle each vessel and skipper with Holy Water. The aspergillums were rapidly arched from high above the shoulder to turn the sprinkle into a shower. Both Rev. Perdue and Father Tobias would have made Catfish Hunter proud. They accomplished what they had aimed for in blessing the fleet.
Classic, traditional, contemporary sail, power and pontoon boats navigated the chop and paraded past the breakwater each offering thanks in passing.
As the boats passed, Rev. Perdue offered each a blessing and added ‘fair winds and following seas’ at the suggestion of her husband, active duty Navy Chaplain Hayes Perdue.
Before the skippers gathered at Pembroke Creek Daybeacon 4, over 300 hungry pancake enthusiasts gathered at the Edenton Baptist Church to support the EBYC.
Pastor Koby Strawser and Associate Pastor Marisa Woodley greeted the many guests enjoying the pancake breakfast. A group of sign holding pancake breakfast influencers enticed hungry Edentonians to join the many pancake flippers for breakfast.
Later in the day, the activities continued with a Fancy Hat Kentucky Derby party at Greybeards Cigar Bar. Mint Julep sipping Secretariat enthusiasts enjoyed an afternoon of Kentucky, Bourbon, wide brimmed hats all within driving distance of home.
Throughout the afternoon and evening, the sounds of the Rockfish Festival mingled with the high pitch of the pines to send notes up Broad St. adding to Edenton’s recent flurry of night life.
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DAWSON TYLER and the DOWN EAST PRESERVATION TEAM OF CRAFTSMAN PRESERVATIONISTS OPENED THEIR NEW BROAD ST. STORE THURSDAY EVENING. THE DOWN EAST STORE PAYS HOMAGE TO EDENTON'S PAST, WITH PIECES PRESERVED FROM A VARIETY OF HOMES RESTORED THROUGHOUT TOWN. THE SPACE IS THE NEWEST MUST SEE SHOP IN EDENTON. DO NOT MISS THE EXPERIENCE. THE EVENING OFFERED A GLIMPSE OF WHAT WILL SOON BECOME A 'DESTINATION STORE', ATTRACTING VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. WHILE THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING OFFERS A PLEASANT VIEW FROM THE CHAIRS OUTSIDE OF THE EDENTON COFFEE SHOP, THE INTERIOR IS PART HUNTING LODGE SITTING ROOM WITH A CONTEMPORARY AIR, WHILE PIECES FROM THE PAST MINGLE WITH HAND CRAFTED LIGHTS and CHANDELIERS BRINGING YOUR EYE UPWARD TO NOTICE A CEILING WORTH STUDYING. TYLER'S FONDNESS FOR TOBACCO DRYING STICKS IS APPARENT THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY ON THE LARGE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE STORE, HIGHLIGHTING A MODERN USE FOR THE SOUGHT AFTER STICK TREASURES. TAKE TIME TO BROWSE. ENJOY.
THE CUPLOA HOUSE RESTORATION CREW BROUGHT OUT THE OLD CUPBOARD TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE ORIGINAL CUPBOARD... THE BEHIND THE SCENE WORK GOING ON INSIDE IS AMAZING. REMAKING HISTORY FROM ITS BIRTH.
"There's so many things that are special about Edenton, but ingrained in our DNA, in our very core is a spirit of historic preservation. It's who we are. It's what we are, and we have learned here in Edenton that not only is historic preservation sustainable and good for business, it's the right thing to do."
The Carrozza crew has been cutting handmade pasta - there is a difference- for the past weeks preparing for their Ribbon Cutting on Thursday evening.
The well attended community event attracted a gathering of downtown event supporters who applauded the new venture for Herringbone Hospitality. Sampling of the menu were enjoyed by everyone, many hoping and anticipating Carrozza would open for dinner soon.
Champagne corks popped many times over in celebration of the event, adding a bit of bubbly to the culinary adventure Chef Holter and the Carrazzo crew prepared.
The crew had high praise for the owners of Herringbone Hospitality Joe and Stephanie Wach who put their culinary faith in Chef Gavin Holter and offered him an opportunity that has become an asset to Edenton's dining experiences.
If you have yet to try Carrozza, you will have an opportunity to join the culinary adventure on when Carrazzo opens for dinner on Friday, June 13 and will begin opening for dinner on Wednesay through Saturday evenings. Carrazzo's lunch menu has delighted a crowd of regulars and will continue to do so regularly.at night.. Whether your tastebuds favor the flavors of Northern Italy, Naples or Sicily stop by Carrozza, your palate will be pleased. The food is fresh, portions are large and the prices are extremely reasonable. They also offer a pick-up menu.
Urns for Hayes, Heaters for the Boy Scouts, an update to St. Ann's Barclay House, DAR to Digitize history, a Walking Tour Book update and expanded coverage for the Social Light are all being made possible by grants from the Edenton Woman's Club.
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