"Fridays on the Front Porch" at The Carolina Inn Returns for 10th Season 2012

What's more Southern than the Front Porch!  It's community, it's neighborly...  it's fabulous at The Carolina Inn's "Fridays on the Front Porch!"

This year it's back for the 10th Season and we have the schedule. Check out the locals including the ever popular The Franklin Street Band! 

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.  (April 2012) –     The Carolina Inn begins the 10th season of its popular end-of-the-workweek celebration called “Fridays on the Front Porch” on Friday, April 27 from 5-8 p.m.

Live music creates the perfect atmosphere for kicking back, relaxing and getting a jump on the weekend. The Inn offers a picnic menu ($10 for adults/$5 for children) with beer, wine and drink specials, and plenty of comfortable seating under the shady oaks and magnolias on the Inn’s front lawn. There is no cover charge or reservations for the event.

Food and drink tickets are now available online for advance purchase at www.carolinainnestore.com, or may be bought the day of the event.

Fridays on the Front Porch features the music of some of North Carolina’s best bands for 25 consecutive Fridays through mid October. One of the area’s most popular musical groups, Big Fat Gap, starts things off on Friday, April 27. The lineup for the rest of the series includes Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojo, Down River, Franklin Street Band with Mick Mixon, The Gravy Boys and The Morning After.

2012 Schedule

April 27 – Big Fat Gap

May 4 – Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojo

May 11 – Down River

May 18 – Franklin Street Band with Mick Mixon

May 25 – The Gravy Boys

June 1 – Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojo

June 8 – The Gravy Boys

June 15 – Big Fat Gap

June 22 – The Morning After

June 29 – Franklin Street Band with Mick Mixon

July 6 – Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojo

July 13 – Big Fat Gap

July 20 – Big Fat Gap

July 27 – Franklin Street Band with Mick Mixon

August 3 – Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojo

August 10 – Big Fat Gap

August 17 – The Gravy Boys

August 24 – Franklin Street Band with Mick Mixon

August 31 – Down River

September 7 – The Gravy Boys
September 14 – Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojo

September 21 – Big Fat Gap

September 28 – Down River

October 5 – Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojo

October 12 – Big Fat Gap

ABOUT THE CAROLINA INN
Built on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill in 1924 by John Sprunt Hill – distinguished alumnus, successful businessman and University trustee – The Carolina Inn’s original concept was “to provide for the special wants and comforts of the University alumni...and University visitors.” The historical Carolina Inn features 185 charming and well-appointed guestrooms including 7 luxury suites. www.CarolinaInn.com
ABOUT DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,970 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visitwww.DestinationHotels.com.

Contact: Martin Armes, 919-608-7260, martinarmes@nc.rr.com

We are Carolina! And we love Carolina Inn!  We highly recommend it.  Remember our family visit when we fell hopelessly in love last year.  Yes! We love it that much! 

Warmly, Carolina Mama

*This post written because we Love The Carolina Inn and that's our opinion. You should check it out! :)