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2010 Reader Photo Contest: Vote!
Karen Doody of Morehead City is this year's winner with her image, Snow Dreams. You can view a gallery of all our winners and vote for this year's online favorite! Vote... »
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Art Outdoors
Meet Patrick Dougherty, internationally recognized sculptor, as he constructs a site-specific work using tree saplings for the Bascom art center in Highlands. Watch video »
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Tuesday Night Music Jam
If you find yourself in the mood for a little music on a Tuesday night in Carthage, Maness Pottery (and now Music) Barn is the place to be. Enjoy a little music and a meal with neighbors who gather each week. Watch video »
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Capturing an Our State Image
Have you ever wondered what happens at an Our State photo shoot? How does Art Director Deanne O’Connor work with a photographer to capture that perfect Our State image? Join us on a photo shoot for the August issue and discover how. Watch video »
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Savoring Summer
Potatoes harvested from the Johnston County soil will offer a measure of comfort come mid-winter, when they turn up in a hearty stew. Photograph by Kelli Jones of Clayton. View Tar Heel Images »
eSweepstakes
Register today to win a getaway to the Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville.
Resource Guide
Use Our State’s Resource Guide to shop, travel, and explore North Carolina.
An Artful Evening at the Umstead
Join us on September 25 for an evening of art, food, and festivities. This exclusive event includes a tour of the Umstead’s extensive art collection, presentations and conversations with two of North Carolina’s premier potters, Ben Owen III and Mark Hewitt, and a three-course dinner. Click here for more information
Best of Our State at New Bern, October 8-10, 2010
You are invited to an all-new Best of Our State in New Bern – a charming historic town in eastern N.C. situated at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers. To celebrate New Bern’s 300th anniversary, we’ll visit Tryon Palace (site of the 1st permanent capitol of the Colony of North Carolina and a home to the Royal Governor) for colonial games, hearth cooking demonstrations and a special dramatic presentation at the John Wright Stanly House. Included in the schedule is a sneak preview of the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace. Click here for details and reservation information.
Reader Suggestions for “100 Foods in 100 Counties”
Our July issue was one of our most popular. Our list of “100 Foods You Should Eat in 100 North Carolina Counties” sparked lots of conversation and readers submitted suggestions for their favorites. See those suggestions and add a few new items to your list of things to try as you travel the state!
2nd Saturdays
Our State is proud to partner with the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources on their 2nd Saturdays events. 2nd Saturdays combine arts, heritage, food, and fun at each of the 37 Cultural Resources Historic Sites and Museums on August 14! There will be over 100 free events around the state on those days. To learn more, click here.
Travel with Our State to Ireland, November 1-8, 2010
Join Our State magazine on an Irish adventure! Soak up the scenic splendor of lofty mountain peaks, crystal lakes, and bustling Dublin combined with legendary Irish warmth for an unforgettable vacation experience. For details and reservation information, click here.
Our State TV
“Our State,” the on-air magazine series, now in its fifth season, lets you explore North Carolina's main streets, national parks, historic sites, fields, festivals, and other wonders. “Our State” is produced by UNC-TV, underwritten by BB&T, and airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. Click here for more information.
