D2U Newsletter - February 13-19, 2020

February 13-19

Thursday, February 13 Coffee at the Museum with Chip Black, Mayor of Valdese at The History Museum of Burke County @ 10am (FREE) Singles Soiree at Craft'd 5:30-7pm One World Brewery Tap Takeover at Brown Mountain Bottleworks 6-10pm NC Songsmiths presents: Spalding McIntosh at Brown Mountain Bottleworks 7:30-9:30pm (FREE) Friday, February 14 Hunny Hush Boutique Ribbon Cuttying at 605 South Green Street @ 11am (FREE) Valentine's with Thistle & Twig at SideTracked Brewery 1-6pm "Zin City" Complimentary Wine Tasting at Craft'd 5-8pm (FREE) Author Event + Giveaway with Laura McCaskill at Adventure Bound Books 5:30-7pm (FREE) A Valentine Date Night Paint at Mountain Gallery & Gifts 6-8:30pm ($30/person, limited to 10 couples. Call to reserve your spot 527-8048) Roadside Attraction at Brown Mountain Bottleworks 7:30-10pm (FREE) A Valentine's Dinner featuring Mike Willis at The Grind Cafe @ 7:30pm Citizen Mojo at Catawba Brewing Co. 8-11pm (FREE) Saturday, February 15 Beginners Climbing at Bigfoot Climbing Gym 9am-10am ($25/person or $5/members) Pop-Up Specialty Cheese Shop at Craft'd 11am-2pm (Call to order) HopeFest at CoMMA @ 1pm ($15/person) Blood Drive at Marquee Cinemas 3:30-7:00pm (Donate and receive a $10 Marquee Cinemas gift card) Butterbeans at Brown Mountain Bottleworks 7:30-10pm (FREE) Gotcha Groove at Catawba Brewing Co. 8-11pm (FREE) Dance Night at Reece Winery 9pm-midnight Sunday, February 16 Pop Up Brunch at Treat 10:30am-2pm Miguel Pico, Dinner & Classic Guitar at The Grind Cafe @ 4:30pm Monday, February 17 Sip and Paint Club at Morganton General Store 5:30-7pm ($75 for 5 months or can pay per month) Run Club at Fonta Flora @ 6pm (FREE) Open Mic Night at Brown Mountain Bottleworks @ 7pm (FREE) Sports Trivia at SideTracked Brewery @ 7pm Tuesday, February 18 Tapas Tuesday at The Natural Olive @ 4:30pm (Enjoy free bar bites with your purchase of EVOO, balsamic, wine and/or beer) Immune Support Workshop at Craft'd @ 5:30pm Trivia at Catawba Brewing Co. @ 7pm (FREE) Wednesday, February 19 Pilates, Pinot, & Pints at Craft'd 6-7:30pm ($12/person) Karaoke Night at Reece Winery @ 8pm (FREE)

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Artist Showing and Reception at CoMMA featuring "Organic" by Jenna Hazlett "Organic" will be featured at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium from Friday, February 21st through Tuesday, March 24th. All are invited to attend the Artist Reception on Friday, February 21st from 6:00-8:00pm at CoMMA. About the Artist, Jenna Hazlett: "Although I enjoy working in many mediums, painting brings me the most peace. With watercolor, I find simplicity in the setup and materials and challenges in practicing patience, perseverance, when to hold back and ultimately stop. With acrylics I find more control and ability to be bold. I am often surprised and delighted at the twists and turns my paintings take, especially after they dry. I approach each painting without too much expectation and with the curiosity of experimentation. I enjoy discovering organic shapes and forms that sometimes just appear and other times arrive with guidance. My recent work has been described as having an 'ease' and 'delicate, light, harmoniously beautiful.'"

Coffee at the Museum with Chip Black, Mayor of Valdese at History Museum of Burke County Thursday, February 13 @ 10:00am (FREE)

One World Brewery Tap Takeover at Brown Mountain Bottleworks Thursday, February 13 6:00-10:00pm

NC Songsmiths presents: Spalding McIntosh at Brown Mountain Bottleworks Thursday, February 13 7:30-9:30pm (FREE)

Valentine's with Thistle and Twig at SideTracked Brewery Friday, February 14 1:00-6:00pm Come in starting at 1pm to peruse the beautiful arrangements, plantable cards and gifts that Kahly at Thistle and Twig will have at her pop up shop! You will also be able to pick up pre-orders that day between 1-6pm. To pre order, call 828.638.0825. Sidetracked will be releasing our new Chocolate Cherry Imperial Stout and will have complimentary fresh dipped chocolate strawberries!

"Zin City" Complimentary Wine Tasting at Craft'd Friday, February 14 5:00-8:00pm (FREE) Four Vines Old Vine Zinfandel, Wild Thing Old Vine Zinfandel, Decoy Zinfandel, and the Curran Grenache

Author Event with Laura McCaskill + Giveaway at Adventure Bound Books Friday, February 14 5:30-7:00pm (FREE) Join us as we welcome back to the bookstore author Laura McCaskill; she’ll be here to sign copies of her adventure romance novel, Fallow. An autographed copy will make a perfect gift for the book lover in your life, or a nice treat for yourself. Purchase a copy of Fallow at Adventure Bound Books in advance to enter the Love Local prize package we’re giving away! Local businesses have teamed up to create a marvelous prize package that includes a flower arrangement from Thistle and Twig Floral Design, a 30 minute massage from Mindful Touch, a bottle of wine from Craft’d, essential oils from Optimal Oil Life, coffee and chocolate treats from Little Guatemala, and donations from The Levee and Twin Brothers Pizza, and a Book Blind Date from Adventure Bound Books. We’ll draw the winning name at the event so you can take home your amazing goodies to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day the best way possible - by showing your love for local!

Valentine Date Night Paint at Mountain Gallery & Gifts Friday, February 14 6:00-8:30pm ($30/person) You and your partner will complete a lovely Mountain Gallery keepsake that hangs side by side. All supplies are furnished, light snacks and coffee or tea. Please feel free to bring an adult beverage if you prefer! A unique and fun memory captured in Art! Parking behind Bank or Gallery available.

Roadside Attraction at Brown Mountain Bottleworks Friday, February 14 7:30-10:00pm (FREE)

Citizen Mojo at Catawba Brewing Co. Friday, February 14 8:00-11:00pm (FREE)

Pop-Up Artisan Cheese Shop at Craft'd Saturday, February 15 11:00am-2:00pm Here are the cheeses available for pre-order. Orders must be received before 5pm on Thursday, February 13 and can be picked up on Saturday during the event. The smallest size that can be cut is 1/3lb. Please note: weights may not be exact. Old Amsterdam A Gold-Medal winning aged Dutch Gouda. Firm and nutty with just enough zip and zing to balance out the velvet creaminess. A Porter will complement this cheese perfectly. Also pairs well with fuller-bodied white wines like California Chardonnay and savory reds like Tempranillo or Australian Shiraz. $26.95/lb D’Affinois Ooey-Gooey double-cream cheese with a luscious texture. A hint of earth and subtle decadence. Skip the Brie and opt for this instead. This beauty begs for bubbles or a crisp pale ale. $22.95/lb Five Counties Cheddar An eye-catching cheese of five layers, each representing one of the English Saxonshires. Striking in appearance and always a crowd pleaser. Versatile with most beers, especially an English Ale. For wine lovers, an easy-drinking red such as Cotes du Rhone makes a great match. $19.95/lb Midnight Moon One of our most popular cheeses, we never grow tired of this aged goat’s milk Gouda. A little bit salty, a little bit sweet and a whole lotta delicious. This cheese never disappoints. Try it with a Lambic or a Spanish Garnacha. $29.95/lb Cheddar with Caramelized Onion This cheese will warm your heart on a cold winter’s day. Medium-soft, rich and smooth with a slightly sweet finish. We can’t always get this one so snag some while you can. The darker the better with this beauty, try a Guinness or a California Zinfandel. $22.95/lb Ossau-Iraty From the Pyrenees region of France this sheep’s milk cheese is aged for a minimum of six months. Under the amber-colored rind is a cheese of distinctive character, semi-hard in texture with nutty and rich flavors. Traditionally paired with cherry preserves and a crunchy baguette, we think it goes great with an Etna Rosso or, for you beer drinkers, a rich brown ale. $29.95/lb Stilton with Mango and Ginger Not overly sweet or spicy, this crumbly cheese is a unique way to finish your meal with style! Sandwich between ginger snaps or vanilla wafers for a real treat. Your dinner guests will be most impressed when you pair it with Moscato d’Asti or a Demi-sec Champagne. $22.95/lb

Blood Drive at Marquee Cinemas Saturday, February 15 3:30-7:00pm All donors will receive a $10 Marquee Cinemas gift card and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse, and cholesterol screening

Butterbeans at Brown Mountain Bottleworks Saturday, February 15 7:30-10:00pm (FREE)

Gotcha Groove at Catawba Brewing Co. Saturday, February 15 8:00-11:00pm (FREE)

Dance Party at Reece Winery Saturday, February 15 9pm-midnight (FREE)

Sports Trivia at SideTracked Brewery Monday, February 17 @ 7:00pm (FREE)

Sip and Paint Club at Morganton General Store Monday, February 17 5:30-7:00pm ($75 for 5 months or can pay per month) Our club will start on Monday however that night we will vote on a schedule that works. Morganton General Store will supply everything including snacks and beverages for sipping.  The cost for the entire 5 months will be $75 and you may pay by month if needed ❤️ We will accept the first 20 people who sign up !

Tapas Tuesday at The Natural Olive Tuesday, February 18 @ 4:30pm Enjoy Free Bar Bites every Tuesday from Queen's Catering with your purchase of EVOO, Balsamic, Wine & Beer

Immune Support Workshop at Craft'd Tuesday, February 18 5:30-7:30pmpm Enjoy Free Bar Bites every Tuesday from Queen's Catering with your purchase of EVOO, Balsamic, Wine & Beer

Email your downtown event to info@downtownmorganton.com