63rd Annual NC Azalea Festival
March 2, 2010 by gary
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The 63rd Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival will be held April 7-11, 2010 in nearby Wilmington, NC (just 40 minutes from The Winds). The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.
Since its inception in 1948, the Festival has blossomed into an extended weekend celebration that attracts more than 300,000 people.
For more than 50 years, the folks of Southeastern North Carolina have been throwing the best party in the South and you’re invited! There’s something for everyone among the area’s rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture.
This year’s concert headliners are the Goo Goo Dolls with Collective Soul on Thursday, April 8th, at Trask Coliseum, UNCW 8:00 PM
Since forming in 1986 the Goo Goo Dolls have evolved from a punk-inspired trio to the platinum-selling, chart-topping act behind such radio staples as “Name,” “Slide,” and “Here is Gone.”
Their song, “Iris” from the City of Angels soundtrack propelled the group to stardom as the hit stayed on top of the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay charts for a record-breaking 18 weeks, and was nominated for three Grammy’s that year.
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Collective Soul gained a special place in the hearts of music lovers.
They burst onto the scene in 1993 with the rock anthem “Shine” and have been making music for nearly 2 decades since then.
“Tremble for My Beloved” found them on the soundtrack to one of the hottest movies of 2008, Twilight.
A multi-platinum band with a catalog of #1 hit singles, Collective Soul will open the Thursday night concert.
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On Friday April 9th, country megastars Montgomery Gentry will also headline at Trask Coliseum, UNCW at 8:00 PM
Montgomery Gentry’s journey int
o the front ranks of American music has been one of the most gratifying sagas of the past decade.
Their road to gold and platinum albums, CMA and ACM awards, a Grammy nomination and highly successful tours has been paved with musical integrity and with an abiding respect for the people and the genre they represent.
15% Off Lodging Coupons!
February 26, 2010 by gary
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Download free discount coupons good for 15% off the already low off season room rates! Click here to download these valuable coupons that you can print right off of your computer.
Island Escape Package!
February 26, 2010 by gary
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Come enjoy our island at the best time of year.
The beach is quiet, the air and water temperatures continue to be mild and best of all the rates have dropped!
What a great time to get away!
The Winds Resort Beach Club’s Island Escape starts as low as $234.00 for two people for a 3 Day/ 2 Night Getaway!
So what’s stopping you? Start planning your escape – the dates for these rates are :
$234.00* – 3 Days/ 2 Nights – 3/5/10 – 3/25/10 (Sunday – Thursday nights)
$246.00* – 3 Days/ 2 Nights – 3/5/10 – 3/25/10 (Friday – Saturday nights)
Download free discount coupons good for an additional 15% off the already low off season room weekday rates! Click here to download these valuable coupons that you can print right off of your computer.
Package includes:
• Accommodations in an Island View Camellia Guest Room with a wet bar, microwave and refrigerator, sitting area and an islandview deck.
• Hot Southern breakfast buffet
• Champagne for a private toast
• Use of complimentary bikes to explore the island
• Add *Dinner For Two at nearby Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway) for $65.00. Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (any menu item), Bottle of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.
*Please note that some restaurants have seasonal hours and may not be open seven days a week. Please check for restaurant availability when booking.
The air and water temps remain mild throughout this time of year. So come enjoy yourself in the sunshine on our breathtaking island beach, around our oceanfront pool, in our indoor heated pool or in one of our many whirlpool spas.
*Special Rates are for reservations booked on or after 11/1/09. Not available with any other discount or special rates. Special rates and discounts not applicable during holidays and high occupancy periods.
The Winds is a proud recipient of The Gold Star of Excellence Award from the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association for “Spotless Reputation in Cleanliness”!
Bald Head In The Movies
May 14, 2009 by gary
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A number of high profile movies have been filmed on Bald Head Island over the years. The following are three of the most famous. Next time you watch one keep an eye out for scenes from your favorite island vacation spot!
Weekend At Bernie’s was filmed on Bald Head in 1989. The film stars Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman as two friends who are invited for a weekend to a luxury island with their boss.
The boss gets shot and nobody seems to notice, except for the two friends.
In order not to become suspects of murder they treat the body as a puppet and make people believe he’s still alive.
The killer wants to do his job so when he is informed that the stiff is still alive he’s got to shoot him again, and again, and again.
The Butcher’s Wife, starring Demi Moore, Jeff Daniels and Mary Steenburgen, was filmed in 1991 on Bald Head Island. In the film a clairvoyant thinks she’s met her husband to be because she’s seen him in her dreams.
They marry quickly, and return to the husband’s (”the butcher”), home in the city.
She has a big impact on everyone she meets by anticipating their questions and actions and advising them on their love life.Her interference then brings her into contact with the real man of her dreams.
Another famous movie with scenes filmed on the island is Sleeping With The Enemy
In the movie Julia Roberts plays Laura Burney, an abused wife who fakes her own drowning, flees to the Midwest and begins a new life in a small college town.
Laura and Martin have been married for four years. They seem to be the perfect, happiest and most successful couple. The reality of their house- hold, however, is very different. Martin is an abusive and brutally obsessed husband. Laura is living her life in constant fear and waits for a chance to escape. She finally stages her own death, and flees to a new town and new identity. But when Martin finds out that his wife is not dead he will stop at nothing to find and kill her.
Surfing on Bald Head Island
May 13, 2009 by gary
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This Summer discover surfing in an ocean all to yourself with surf lessons from Riverside Adventure Company. Learn the secrets that make surfing easy with personalized, private instruction from a seasoned pro. Its a great experience for kids and adults. Prices include board rental. Kids 11 year olds and younger need to set up private lessons.
Group lessons for kids and adults 12 years and older are also available – more than three people in group lesson additional instructor will be present. Groups of two or more people need to book a group lesson at least one day in advance. *
For more info: http://www.riversideadventure.com
Aquarist – Ft. Fisher Aquarium
May 13, 2009 by gary
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Find out what it is like to be responsible for the aquarium critters. Read more
The Venus Fly Trap – Area Native
November 29, 2008 by gary
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Known as a death trap for insects, the Venus Flytrap Read more
