March 21th ~ April 11th
Spring is the season for birds in the garden and for the annual Birdhouses on Parade at The Carolina Inn. From Sunday, March 21st through Sunday, April 11th, we'll be displaying one of a kind birdhouses and feeders crafted by North Carolina artisans. Drop by anytime to see those wonderful creations, or linger after lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.
During the three weeks that the birdhouses are on display, we'll be hosting a series of programs with spring themes.
We are offering a special accomodation package just for our Birdhouses on Parade event. Book Your Room Now!
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BIRDHOUSES ON PARADE 2010 EVENT SCHEDULE
An Afternoon of The Importance of Being Earnest
Special Featured Spring Event
Saturday, March 13th
11:30am -Afternoon Tea & Luncheon at The Carolina Crossroads Restaurant
2:00pm - Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest Performance at PlayMakers Theatre
We've created the ultimate VIP theatre experience for you. Join us prior to PlayMakers' matinee show of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest for a delightful afternoon tea & luncheon in the elegant Piedmont dining room at The Carolina Crossroads Restaurant. Representatives from PlayMakers Theatre will greet you upon arrival. Enjoy award-winning, loose leaf teas in vintage china cups and saucers. Accompaniments will include an array of savory tea sandwiches, assorted sweets, and fresh baked scones served with our fresh lemon curd, English Devonshire cream and jams and preserves. Our valet attendants will escort you to the theatre and pick you up after a special meet & greet with the Pride and Prejudice cast following the show. For more information about PlayMakers and their productions, please visit www.playmakersrep.org
$49.00 per person
Reservations required. Space limited.
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Price includes:
- Complimentary parking at The Carolina Inn
- Tickets to PlayMakers' The Importance of Being Earnest
- Afternoon tea & luncheon at Crossroads Restaurant
- Transportation to PlayMakers' Theater and back to The Carolina Inn
Community Open House
Sunday, March 21th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Be the first in line to view these wonderful birdhouse displays and enjoy light refreshments as The Carolina Inn's Annual Birdhouses on Parade officially opens.
Free Program.
Birds of Prey - Live Raptor Exhibit
Sunday, March 21th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Falcons, Eagles, and Owls...oh my! Stop by our lobby to see the live Birds of Prey Exhibit brought to us by Charlotte's
Carolina Raptor Center. An expert will be here to show the birds and answer any questions. Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental education and the conservation of birds of prey through public education, the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors and research.
Free Program
Build Your Own Birdhouse
Sunday, March 21th, 9:30am - 11:00am
Environmentalists twelve and under are invited to construct and decorate their very own birdhouse which they can donate to Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation or take home to their own backyard.
$5.00 per person. Reservations Required.
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Spring Afternoon Tea at Crossroads Restaurant
March 25th - April 11th 2:30pm - 5:00pm, Thursday - Sunday
*Reservations for 8 or more will be honored on Monday -- Wednesday
Except Easter Sunday
Enjoy the Inn's spring décor and unique Bird¬houses while the Inn's staff serves award-win¬ning, loose leaf teas in vintage china cups and saucers. Our Spring Tea Menu will feature the Carolina Inn's floral teas with special high¬lights on jasmine oolong, honey dew white tea, and orange ginger tisane. Accompaniments in¬clude an array of savory tea sandwiches, assorted sweets, and fresh baked scones served with our fresh lemon curd, English Devonshire cream and jams and preserves.
Prices (Per person, plus service charge & tax.)
$18.50 Classic Tea
$23.50 - $28.00 Royal Tea
$15.00 ages 7-12
Reservations required. Call 919-918-2735.
Happy Hour with The Tar Heel Voices
Friday, March 26th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
In celebration of Spring, we've invited Tar Heel Voices to perform some popular tunes by John Mayer, Sting, Paul Simon and other well known artists. Relax in our cozy Crossroads lounge, enjoy our beer and wine specials and savor Executive Chef Jimmy Reale's seasonal appetizers. It's a perfect way to unwind after a long work week.
Tar Heel Voices is UNC's oldest co-ed a cappella group. Since its founding in 1988, THV has been an important part of the University's music community. THV records an album every other year, has won several local competitions and tours the country annually.
Free program. *Reservations not required
Breakfast with The Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 27th, 8:30am- 10:30am
$20 adults, $15 children 3-12, free under 3.
Round up the kids! The Easter Bunny is coming to The Carolina Inn. Watch the magic come alive and feast on a hearty Carolina Inn breakfast buffet. Each child is welcome to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Reservations Required. Open Seating.
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Grandmother/Mother/Daughter Etiquette Luncheon
Saturday, March 27th, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Bring generations together for a delightful five-course dining tutorial & luncheon, taught by certified etiquette and protocol professional, Cecilia Budd Grimes. Children 8-12 and their mothers & grandmothers will learn dining do's and don'ts. Each group will receive the book What It Means to Raise a Child with Southern Manners following lunch. Sunday dress code applies.
$35.00 per person. Space Limited.
Reservations Required.
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Brunch with The Easter Bunny
Sunday, March 28th, 11:30am- 1:30pm
$25 adults, $20 children 3-12, free under 3.
Round up the kids! The Easter Bunny is coming to The Carolina Inn. Watch the magic come alive and feast on a hearty Carolina Inn breakfast buffet. Each child is welcome to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Reservations Required. Open Seating.
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Easter Egg Decorating
Sunday, March 28th, 9:30am – 11:00am
At Easter time, the humble egg finally gets its moment in the spotlight. Pulled from the darkness of the fridge, it's no longer merely a fragile breakfast food: It's a blank canvas ready for a kid's artistic touch. Children in grades K-6 will learn how to turn ordinary eggs into works of Easter art. The kids will do much more than just dipping and dyeing! Please bring either an egg carton or an Easter basket to take your eggs home in. Artists 8 years old and under must be assisted by a parent or adult
$5.00 per person.
Reservations Required.
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Easter Egg Decorating
Friday, April 2nd, 9:30am - 11:00am
At Easter time, the humble egg finally gets its moment in the spotlight. Pulled from the darkness of the fridge, it's no longer merely a fragile breakfast food: It's a blank canvas ready for a kid's artistic touch. Children in grades K-6 will learn how to turn ordinary eggs into works of Easter art. The kids will do much more than just dipping and dyeing! Please bring either an egg carton or an Easter basket to take your eggs home in. Artists 8 years old and under must be assisted by a parent or adult.
$5.00 per person.
Reservations Required.
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Breakfast with The Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 3rd, 8:30am- 10:30am
$20 adults, $15 children 3-12, free under 3.
Round up the kids! The Easter Bunny is coming to The Carolina Inn. Watch the magic come alive and feast on a hearty Carolina Inn breakfast buffet. Each child is welcome to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Face painting & magician TBD.
Reservations Required. Open Seating.
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Easter Brunch at Crossroads Restaurant
Sunday, April 4th, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Enjoy a delicious Easter Grand Buffet Brunch at The Carolina Crossroads Restaurant featuring both traditional brunch fare as well as carving stations, holiday entrees and more. Delight in this lavish holiday brunch prepared by Executive Chef Jimmy Reale and his extraordinary culinary team. Enjoy an amazing assortment of delectable dishes designed to delight the most sophisticated of tastes. The children in attendance will enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny. A lavish buffet featuring traditional Easter fare.
Call 919.918.2735 to make brunch reservations.
$49.95 per person
$44.95 seniors
$19.95 children 6-12, children under 6 free
A lavish buffet featuring traditional Easter fare. View our Easter Brunch Menu (PDF).
Cinderella Tea with The Triangle Youth Ballet
Saturday, April 10th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
$20 adults & children, free under 3.
Come enjoy a fun-filled Cinderella Tea Party this spring with dancers from the Triangle Youth Ballet. Each table will have their own special character joining them for the afternoon. Live entertainment, story time and photo opportunities abound. Don't forget your camera!
Reservations Required.
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