May 31, 2008


Dear Friends,

OK...the scare is over!  Sorry about that.  It turns out that your computers are smarter than we are!  The programs many of you have don't let folks know if you are opening your emails.  We have had dozens and dozens of "rave reviews" that indicate you are alive and well... and definitely opening our emails.  Thank you for your support.  I will continue to try to make these emails worthy of your time.

 

Every now and then we get what we think is a really bright idea.  (This one is Lisa's.)  From time to time we are going to feature great restaurants, attractions, and places of interest in and around Rocky Hock.  Let us introduce you to "our Edenton."

 

Did you know that Edenton is billed as "The South's Prettiest Small Town?"  It was the first permanent settlement in North Carolina and is often referred to as the ''mothertown'' of the State of North Carolina.   It was the original capital of the Colony of North Carolina and the home of the Royal Governors. 

 

 

Edenton even had its own tea party!  In 1774, over fifty of Edenton's leading ladies (including the wife of a British tax agent) signed a pledge to cease use of East India Tea, thus showing that southern merchants were in accord with their Boston cousins in opposing British taxation. The Edenton Tea Party as it came to be known was one of many colonial-era events that helped position Edenton as one of the most important ports on the east coast. <www.edenton.com>

 

 

 

 

 

The Edenton Coffee House is one of the newest eateries in Edenton. Owner Belinda Baker offers a lunch special to Rocky Hock Playhouse patrons (call ahead) for just $4.95. This includes a sandwich, chips, and a drink. The restaurant has fast become known for its gourmet coffees and homemade chicken salad and pimento cheese sandwiches. They also specialize in Panini's which are grilled sandwiches made in an Italian Panini press. The restaurant is located in the heart of historic downtown Edenton and also houses Sister's Art Gallery which features the work of local artists. Sale items include paintings, photographs and handmade jewelry and purses.

The Edenton Coffee House seats up to 50 people but again, do call ahead for reservations. Click here for a copy of their menu. You can check out many other local restaurants by visiting the restaurant guide on our website: http://www.rockyhockplayhouse.com/restaurants.html.

 

Also, consider getting your tickets for one of our upcoming musicals at one of our ticket outlets. http://www.rockyhockplayhouse.com/2008_ticket%20outlets.html.

Under His Wings opens on July 15. Call (252) 482-4621 for information and reservations.

Click here to see the current specials we are offering here at the Rocky Hock Playhouse.

Jeff Emmerich
etpc@mchsi.com