This was a very packed event! Had lots of vendors very good food, good beer, great great crowd, and…read morevendors were extraodinarily nice. Was great to mingle around with all the different people in town or that are back in town now with college starting so this is a definite must go to event next year one of the Better downtown walking events lots of fun. They need to work on parking for next year

This festival should have started earlier. The queues were horrendous! Not sure if the vendors knew…read moreit would be this packed. The planners could have a map showing where the vendors would be located. Sometimes, it was hunt looking for the trucks since not all were on Spring Garden street. There were some excellent food choices,

fair foods and local talent is here. there were plenty of crafts to buy but my hands were full of…read morefood. BTW where were the beer tents? it was a good way to enjoy a few hours out and about. I enjoyed the band Citizen Shade while I chowed down on Porterhouse fries and a funnel cake. This was great prep for some evening BBQ and fireworks. see ya next year (if you have adult beverages in the streets). Adult beverages would have up'd the rating.

In the '90s I worked at a bar & grille downtown. It was full of entertaining moments most days, but…read moreamong the best were during Fun Fourth, when so many who otherwise never would have come there would file in all day to avoid the heat and their kids (the kiddie area of the festival was across the street). The bar comfortably accommodated about 40 people and most nights wouldn't see more than 20 at a time, but would have a steady population of around 60-70 on the 4th. These were the days before Natty Greene's, when any other day of the year one could lie in the middle of the street at 8 pm and not worry about cars. This particular day was like most Fourths, but got interesting later in the night, when Johnny Van Zant walked in. Lynyrd Skynyrd had played that day down the block from the bar and late in the evening this hayseed came in, sat at the bar and asked for a Budweiser. At first, I had no clue whom he was, so I mocked him for asking a 14 year old to serve him a beer. Eventually, he was served and after a few bemulleted congratulated him on a good set, I realized it was Van Zant, who had taken over vocal duties for this hemorrhoid on the asshole of southern rock after his brother's plane wrapped itself around a tree. I disregarded him for an hour as he got progressively drunker, but he couldn't stand being ignored. Primarily, the bar was a black purlieu, making good ol' Johnny's next few statements all the more sage, and hilarious. Upon spotting one of the Malcolm X shirts that were so popular at the time, with "It's a black thing. You wouldn't understand" printed on the back, he began with a description of his big idea to make money (was his band doing so poorly?). "Wanna know my idea fer a milyun dollar bizness? T-shirts." His speech was already slurred as he answered his own question without giving me the chance. "You know how they got their shirts?" he said, ever louder, "The ones that say 'It's a black thing. You wouldn't understand'?" I knew what was coming, yet he continued. "Well, I got an idea for shirts for us!" He paused several seconds, allowing me time to catch up to his intellect before he delivered his payoff. "It's a WHITE thing. YOU wouldn't understand," he blurted out while pointing an angry finger at no one. "Yeah, I think you're a little late there. I've seen those." "And d'you know how they got their X? We'd have our X. A rebel flag!" "I'm telling you, man, they already sell those." "Well, I ain't never seen one." I have never been to a Lynyrd Skynyrd show, but it would be difficult to convince me that vendors didn't sell these t-shirts at every one of them in the '90s, or now, in fact. Rednecks are notoriously behind the times. At some point during the hick's pitch, a trailer-park blonde had stumbled in, already drunk. She sat a few seats down from Johnny Too Bad and demanded a beer. Upon informing yet another rocket scientist that I was too young to serve, she began a lengthy diatribe about how I shouldn't be working there if I couldn't fetch her beer. I asked someone else to get it, and she asked for a few case quarters. She spent several minutes doing the Axl Rose sway in front of the jukebox while trying to decide on a song, and then suddenly she stamped her feet and exclaimed, "There ain't a god-damned thing on here worth playing!" "You don't like 'Mr. Bojangles'?" I asked. "I don't see- Oh." So she chose some Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and some contemporary country that had never been played, and returned to her seat for most of her first selection before heading to the restroom. Moments later, she cracked the restroom door and yelled, "Y'all ain't got no damned toilet paper in here! I gotta drip my ass dry?" A co-worker took a whole 8-roll pack to her. I like "Mr. Bojangles"; it's a decent enough song. But after it finished, while she was still drying out, her next song began. I don't know what it was. I'll just assume Garth Brooks or Alan Jackson. It was one of those typical, "Why'd that truck driver not take a rest the night Junior was coming home from the war and driving to meet his daughter for the first time at Christmas?" songs. So I turned the volume way the fuck down before she returned. She took her seat and nursed the bottle for a while, until, "Can't that thing get any louder? I can't hear my god-damned song!" "Yeah. Let's see- " and I pretended to turn it up for her. "How's that?" "Still can't hear it." "Hmm... I don't think it goes much higher, but I'll try," and this time I nudged the switch slightly. "That's as high as it goes. Must be the record." "Well, God damn. I still can't hear nothin'." "Yeah, I'm sorry." She finished her beer as the song faded to an end, and then she walked toward the exit as one of my favorites, Clarence Carter's "Slip Away", began to play. I cranked the volume good and loud just in time for her to slip away herself, with such grace, flipping me off and cursing as she stormed out the door. I love America.

So I met this humble and caring young woman at the Chocolate & Wine Festival yesterday in…read moreGreensboro NC and everything that she has said about me was right on point. I requested for both a Tarot Reading and Palm Reading and I was very impressed and surprised with what she has found about me, some of the things that I didn't even know myself. I love the experience that she provided. I'd definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get a reading as well or are curious about it. Thank you Samantha, and I hope that we can stay in touch whenever possible in case if I ever need another reading. Love and Light.....

This is the go-to place to bring family or significant others to to pick a tree out and get in the…read morefestive spirit! There is an activity area kids to play, tractor hay rides, beautiful poinsettias, hot chocolate and apple cider available, knickknacks to put around the house or gifts to give, handmade fresh wreaths made on site, Mr. & Mrs. Claus on certain dates and plenty of precut trees to choose from! I love that there's plenty to look at for adults and kids, which doesn't make it your ordinary tree farm. There's a small lot for parking - I'd suggest getting there within the first 2 hours of them opening on Fridays and the weekend. The entire staff is extremely friendly and more than willing to help you out. They're so jolly! The small trees around 1-2 ft are around $35. 3-4ft is around $40. 4-5ft is around $55 5-6ft can range between $80 6ft+ is $100 up. Honestly it's worth the price, and I love to support the nice owners of this place. They definitely know how to make it a wonderful experience!

LOVE Hickory Creek Farm! I have been photographing families here for several years now and…read moreeveryone always has a blast! They always have lots of fun things for the kids to enjoy, hot cider and cocoa, Christmas music and the staff are wonderful. I also love that they fundraise and give back to communities in need. Highly recommend a visit and purchasing your tree here!

The more time I spend in Greensboro the more I feel its namesake may be due to green spaces rather…read morethan a revolutionary general. And the arboretum may as well be the central Jewel in the crown. This space is an endless amble filling the otherwise unused, hilly gaps of in-between. There are gravel, mulch, dirt and paved pathways intermingled with themed spaces, specialty gardens, groves of large native trees, plenty of benches, shaded and sunny spaces alike, and an assortment of artistic installations. It connects neighborhoods to baseball diamonds and wide open multi-use fields. There are places to picnic the day away or watch the kids burn energy on the playground. And best of all, it's completely free and easily accessible from multiple points along the perimeter. If you are looking to spend a quiet Sunday de-stressing before a new work week, I can't recommend this place more!

Pretty cool walking trail! There's a lot of bridges to walk over. Also, there's benches all along…read morethe trail. Most of the walk I did was paved, but some of it was through the wooded trails. There are bathrooms at the start of the trail near the school.

Went to HPCC for Christmas Eve dinner. I couldn't believe how busy it was. We heard two different…read morenumbers for attendance. One staff member told us 750 guests were expected, another said over 900. Either way, it was a ton of people. Every single room in the Emerywood clubhouse was filled. There were long lines for the buffets, one set up in each hallway. The parking lot was full, so people were parking on the grass and in the street. I've never seen it so busy! I thought we're still supposed to be in a recession. The clubhouse was decked out for the holidays. A big "Happy Holidays" ice sculpture with changing lights was set up inside the entrance. At the ends of either hallway were two giant, well-decorated Christmas trees. Smaller Christmas trees were positioned in various rooms. A group of Christmas Carolers walked around and sang. They were dressed in traditional English attire and sounded great. Santa Claus was also present and he was quite an authentic-looking one, from beard to costume. The kiddies LOVED him. I almost wanted to get a picture with him, but I didn't want to stand in line with all the little munchkins. Because it was so crowded, the tables were really packed in, especially in the grill room. This made it difficult to maneuver in certain spots. Maybe they can improve upon this next Christmas. I'm not sure if they expected this many people to show up. I don't remember all of the foods, but some of the spread included three different kinds of salads, casseroles, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and freshly sliced prime rib, ham, and turkey. The dessert bar consisted of a variety of pies and ice cream. Pecan pie FTW. Generally, the food was good, as it normally is. I'm pretty sure the staff was at full force on Monday night. Everyone was incredibly polite and warm welcoming, even though they had to work on Christmas Eve. Kudos to them. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at HPCC's Christmas Eve dinner.

I was here for a wedding weekend (rehearsal/wedding/social hour/dinner & dancing)…read more Beautiful facility. Everything was set up according to the wishes of the wedding party. I don't know if the wait staff were from a caterer or a part of the Country Club staff, but I found them to be professional and polite. Easy to access parking area as well.

The High Point Museum is located in High Point, NC, the Home Furnishings Capital of the World…read more The museum has two parking areas, my gps took me to the lower parking area but the parking area directly in front of the museum would be easier for anyone with mobility issues. Admission to the museum is free but they take donations or you can make a purchase in the gift shop. I was greeted when I arrived and told about filming going on at the time. I was given an overview of the museum and then went to explore. The museum is a large one that is on two levels and has an elevator if you prefer not to use the stairs. The top floor covered the history of High Point with detailed storyboards and artifacts. A school bus could be gotten on and "driven". A room near the back had miniature houses that was neat to look at all the details. The lower level of the museum was mostly about the furniture. This was my favorite part of the museum to read and see what goes into make the furniture from start to finish. The tools used to create the designs. I was impressed. I could see inside the chair cushion and how the springs were put in. The last room in the lower level had a history of guns. Make sure to check out the gift shop for treasures before you leave. I got some items made right there by the welder. Just an FYI: The outside buildings at the museum are just open on Saturdays. So I will make sure to return on a Saturday.

We we're spending the day in High Point and decided to check out the local history museum. The…read moremuseum is free and has some neat exhibit. We enjoyed the miniatures area the hands on elements. It was too cold and wet to go outside, but we plan to go back and check out the other buildings on a Saturday when they are open. The staff was very nice. I would recommend a family event over the weekend if you have kids.