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.
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”!
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.
Local Author’s Books: Huge Hit!
January 2, 2010 by gary
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Local Author and Illustrator Miller Pope has spent a lifetime as an artist Read more
Earth Ball Man At Ocean Isle
December 6, 2009 by gary
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Roger Drowne (that’s really his last name!) has been turning heads on the intracoastal waterway in his Earth Ball, a combination of pentagons and octagons.
In this video he waves at us as he travels past Ocean Isle Beach NC on December 6, 2009.
Mr. Drowne left Wilimington NC on November 9th – he doesn’t seem to be in any hurry as he makes his way to Key West!
He used treated lumber to create the nearly self-contained habitat.
Drowne said “It’s very simple, this went together in about 5 months”
Drowne made his 11-foot tall Earth Ball for less than $600. It is a place that where he will have a lot of time to spend. He is traveling in his Earth Ball to Key West, FL and hopes to complete the trip in 45 days.
Drowne hopes to spread the message of ecology and economy during his month and a half long voyage. He believes that with his craft he can cut his impact on the environment by 90%.
“The wind generator up top gives me my 12 volt batteries – I have 2 batteries, and that’s enough for refrigeration and lights, it powers my computers, my inverter, so I have 110 power on board. It’s all here.” said Drowne.
He has all the amenities that one might find necessary for a voyage of this long distance including primitive necessities, modern conveniences and of what all homemade hexagonal wooden boat captains need on board – life jackets.
The military veteran plans to travel around the world in his Earth Ball after his trip to Key West,.
Click here to watch a video of an interview with Mr. Drowne on Wilmington’s WECT News
The Winds Makes Clark Howard’s Top 10 Value List!
October 7, 2009 by gary
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The Winds has been selected as a great value by TV and radio personality Clark Howard! Read more
Win VIP Jimmy Buffett Tickets w/Backstage Passes!
September 2, 2009 by gary
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This weekend Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant is proud to host a charity event in the Sharks Den on Thursday and Friday nights from 6-9 where volunteers will be selling raffle tickets to benefit our local community through Brunswick Family Assistance. Donations will be gladly accepted and all revenues from the raffle will be going to Brunswick Family Assistance. The drawing will be Sat night and the winner need not be present. The prizes are as follows for the four individual raffles:
2 VIP Tickets to see Jimmy Buffett with backstage pre-party passes for any 2010 US tour date!!!!
2 Tickets Plus pit passes to any 2010 NASCAR race, if you choose Charlotte or Daytona you also receive a garage tour and a infield host party passes!!
A 50/50 raffle! need we say more?
You get 1/2, The Brunswick Family Assistance gets the other 1/2.
1 pair of Flip Flops autographed by none other then Jimmy Buffett himself!!!
You never know you just may find a pop top stuck in the bottom.
So come out to Sharky’s and have a hot meal and a cold drink and support your community and buy a raffle ticket or three!
Jimmy Hanging At Sharky's Last September
Sharky’s would also like to thank all of the people that donated all the great prizes and the volunteers that made this happen to make our community better and give the kids hope this holiday season!!!
Video Of “Gator” On Beach
July 18, 2009 by gary
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This video was taken on July 15th, 2009 and shows the “gator” we found on the beach right in front of The Winds Resort Beach Club! Read more
Video Of Live Sea Turtle
July 12, 2009 by gary
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This past Wednesday area Turtle Watch and Turtle Patrol groups held “Big Turtle Day” at the Ocean Isle Beach Community Center. The day’s event was an opportunity to raise awareness and to raise money for these non-profit orginizations dedicated to preserving these endangered sea creatures. Read more
Best Beach Vacation Video
July 4, 2009 by gary
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We found this absolutely AWESOME video of a family’s vacation at Ocean Isle Beach and just have to share it with you. It wins our vote as best video yet. It is worth watching.
We hope you enjoy our video gallery. We’d love to feature your videos. Send us an email (gary@thewebsite-factory.com) with a link to your video – on you tube or elsewhere for consideration!
These folks know how to do it up right!!
We were so impressed we have made it the featured video on the website and we wanted to share it with you.
