The Brevard Music Center's Season Finale will feature Yo-Yo Ma performing with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart. HAYDN: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, "From the New World" Yo-Yo Ma, one of the most famous cellists of the modern age, is a French-born American cellist, virtuoso, and orchestral composer. He is one of the most famous cellists of the modern age. Among his many honors, Yo-Yo has been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize (1978), the Glenn Gould Prize (1999), the National Medal of the Arts (2001), and the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award (2008). Search Brevard Real Estate 08/06/2011

Transylvania County, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is celebrating it's "Weaving a Tapestry of Community" Sesquicentennial this year. Summertime here in the Brevard area has always been a great time for fairs, festivals and celebrations, but to mark this ocassion, many special events have been added. As promised, here is an update to events surrounding Transylvania County's 150th birthday! On Saturday, June 18th there will be a demonstration by area master gardners at the newly renovated Gardens of Silvermon focusing on Herb Gardening. This workshop will be lead by Gail Comer, a Transylvania County Master Gardner since 2003, a member of the National Herb Society, and has been an herb gardner for many years. Gail will be sharing a variety of culinary uses for herb... 07/29/2011

Brevard, North Carolina and Transylvania county are consistently rated as among the best areas for cycling in North America. Whether your cycling interest is road biking, mountain biking, or endurance biking, you will find it in Brevard. Road biking through the beautiful mountains of the Transylvania County/Brevard area offers two types of rides - rolling hills and valleys for a more relaxed ride, as well as more challenging mountain climbs with scenic views. You can find touring maps covering different portions of the state through the NC Dept. of Transportation that will lead you through eight different routes. One of the leading mountain bike destinations in Western North Carolina, you'll find classic single-track trails with lots of big climbs and fast descents in Pisgah National F... 07/29/2011

Located in beautiful Western North Carolina, Transylvania County is known as the “Land of Waterfalls” for good reason - there are 250 waterfalls located here amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains! These are the Top Ten Waterfalls 2011 that should not be missed, as chosen by the readers of RomanticAsheville.com, an on line travel guide. Sliding Rock is a 60' naturally-formed rock slide with a 6-7 foot deep pool at the base in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard Looking Glass Falls is one of the most visited waterfalls in North Carolina. Located along US 276 north of Brevard, you won't even have to get out of your car to see this 60-foot waterfall. Dupont State Forest, near Brevard, has an easy, wooded trail that will take you to three magnificent Falls - Hooker Falls, a powerful 20 foot fa... 07/22/2011

I don't know anyone who really enjoys going to the grocery store, especially these days when the price of a loaf of bread is approaching the price of a gallon of gas. But yesterday's trip to my local store presented more than the usual challenges of finding creative, affordable ways to keep my family healthy and fed well without breaking the bank. What I uncovered were some intentional, and some unintentional attempts to alter the amount of money I spend without me really noticing. There is a science to product placement and layout in any retail store, but it's especially so in grocery stores. It's why the things we buy the most are at the back of the store. It's their not-so-subtle way of forcing us to wander down multiple aisles (and make additional purchases) just to get to the eggs ... 07/16/2011

In Brevard, NC, along with miles of amazing hiking and biking trails, you'll find many rivers, streams, lakes, and waterways ideal for canoeing, kayaking, or even whitewater rafting. Transylvania county is the headwaters of the French Broad River which flows for 213 miles from Rosman,NC, through Brevard and Asheville, and into Tennessee. Whether you are an experienced paddler or looking to try something new, exploring Brevard by water is a truly unique and memorable experience. Follow the bends and turns of the free flowing French Broad River in a kayak or canoe and enjoy the perfect mountain views and abundant wildlife found along its banks. Known for its vast variety of birds, you are sure to see Great Blue Herons, Egrets and more. With 250 awe- inspiring waterfalls located here in Tr... 07/15/2011

The 8th annual Songcatcher Festival, a celebration of traditional mountain music continues this weekend in Brevard, NC at the Cradle of Forestry's outdoor ampitheater with music by Sparky and Rhonda Rucker. Sparky Rucker has performed for more than 40 years and is internationally recognized as a leading folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller and author. He accompanies himself with finger-style picking and bottleneck blues guitar, banjo and spoons. Rhonda Rucker is an accomplished harmonica, piano, banjo, and bones player and also adds vocal harmonies to their songs. Their music includes a variety of old-time blues, slave songs, Appalachian music, spirituals, work songs, railroad songs and a few of their own original compositions. For more information about this duo, visit www.spar... 07/15/2011

Brevard, North Carolina and Transylvania county are consistently rated as among the best areas for cycling in North America. Whether your cycling interest is road biking, mountain biking, or endurance biking, you will find it in Brevard. Road biking through the beautiful mountains of the Transylvania County/Brevard area offers two types of rides - rolling hills and valleys for a more relaxed ride, as well as more challenging mountain climbs with scenic views. You can find touring maps covering different portions of the state through the NC Dept. of Transportation that will lead you through eight different routes. One of the leading mountain bike destinations in Western North Carolina, you'll find classic single-track trails with lots of big climbs and fast descents in Pisgah National Fo... 07/11/2011

Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, The Brevard Music Center kicked off its 75th anniversary season on June 24th. This year's season runs through August 7th and includes 80 performances including 18 different orchestra programs, five opera productions, wind ensemble, chamber music, new music, recitals, and more. BMC has more than 400 students from around the globe enrolled to perform and to study with members of a distinguished artist faculty. This combination of study and ambitious performance schedule makes Brevard Music Center one of America's premier summer training programs for young musicians. All of the orchestra programs occur in BMC's open-sided Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium and all Opera's are peformed at the Scott Concert Hall in the Porte... 06/29/2011

Once in awhile life gives us a little gift, like being in the right place at the right time. It happened to Robert the other day when he was out at Connestee Falls Country Club, just south of Brevard, NC. He had just left an an appointment where he listed three lots for sale in Connestee and was driving along one of the main roads inside the development when he saw a deer out of the corner of his eye. It's not at all unusual to see deer when you're in Connestee. They're like squirrels...they're every where! But what came next can only be called incredible. Luckily he had his video camera and his still camera and was able to capture the moment. I have watched this little clip over and over and it makes me smile every single time. Enjoy! 06/25/2011

Transylvania County, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is celebrating it's "Weaving a Tapestry of Community" Sesquicentennial this year. Summertime here in the Brevard area has always been a great time for fairs, festivals and celebrations, but to mark this ocassion, many special events have been added. As promised, here is an update to events surrounding Transylvania County's 150th birthday! On Saturday, June 18th there will be a demonstration by area master gardners at the newly renovated Gardens of Silvermont focusing on Herb Gardening. This workshop will be lead by Gail Comer, a Transylvania County Master Gardner since 2003, a member of the National Herb Society, and has been an herb gardner for many years. Gail will be sharing a variety of culinary uses for her... 06/17/2011

Success at Exit Mountain Realty - Brevard NC Real Estate At Exit Mountain Realty we believe that your success as a real estate agent is our success! Come join our winning team! We truly work together and help each other to get the job done. I personally take great pride in being the Office Manager here at Exit Mountain Realty and enjoy dedicating myself in assisting our agents in becoming the most successful in our area. Staying visible in these hard economic times may be hard for some real estate agencies , but Exit Mountain Realty is not only growing; we are flourishing! Productivity statistics report that we have consistently been in the top 5 local real estate companies in our area plus in the top 5 Exit Agencies in North Carolina. Our location in downtown Brevard, North Carolina p... 06/13/2011

The list of reasons why the Brevard, NC is such a wonderful place to live is long, but at the top of the list is the healthy life style. There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails, rivers to navigate, and of course clean mountain air. One of our local businesses, Gaia Herbs, is part of that healthy life style and now you can get a first hand look at the farm and how the herbs we consume are grown. " See where more than 5 million herbs are planted each year. Learn about how Gaia Herbs got started and what led us to Transylvania County. Walk through our unique Ginkgo and Hawthorn tree groves." If you're in the area June 25, this is a great event for the whole family.  Learn more by visiting Gaia Herbs online at www.gaiaherbs.com, and learn more about this 3rd annual event. 06/10/2011

When you've been in the real estate business for more than a day, you've probably accumulated various lists with the names and addresses of people you know, people you've done business with, people you'd like to do business with, vendors.....and on and on and on. Then there are all the places that you market yourself and your properties like your website, various posting sites, email signatures, magazine websites, and all the way back to the basic things like business cards and yard signs. If you really want to get an idea of how many places your name and "branding" shows up, change real estate firms.  On June 1 we left a national firm in favor of a small, local independent firm and boy did we underestimate the amount of time it would take to make the transition. Of course, there are th... 06/09/2011

North Carolina’s mountains have long been a haven for flyfishing enthusiasts. They are also home to the first fly fishing trail in the U.S. The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, includes portions of 11 creeks and 4 rivers and features some of the best trout waters in the Great Smoky Mountains. Serious fly fishers will like the smaller, lesser-known spots such as Pantertown Creek, Chattooga River, Whitewater River and Tanasee Creek. Beginners will enjoy the spots found along the Tuckasegee River. The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail maps out 15 of the best spots to catch brown, rainbow and brook trout in the crystal-clear streams of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Trail provides a map for download, descriptions and GPS coordinates for all 15 spots, a weekly fishing report,... 06/09/2011

In any relationship, knowing you're with the right partner is important and being in the real estate business is no different. So on June 1, Robert and I left Keller Williams and moved to Looking Glass Realty, LLC.  The two firms couldn't be more different and after being courted by several real estate companies in the Brevard, NC area, we came to the conclusion that Looking Glass was the best fit for the way we do business, how we see the future of real estate, and to coin the street term... how we roll.  It wasn't a decision we came to lightly, but like any relationship that has run its course, it was time to make a change and all the reasons to go or stay became crystal clear. But making a change like this isn't easy. It totally disrupts your usual routine and in retrospect, we could... 06/04/2011

Food, FunAs the saying goes in Brevard “It’s Time to Go Nuts” This years festival promises to be bigger and better than the last 7 years and as some would say even nuttier! The 2 day packed event is offering this year some of the finest local talent, food vendors with mouth watering flavor packed food. Some of my favorite booths will be the local artist, merchants, wood craftsman, potters, oil & watercolor paintings, all offering these hand crafted items, focused around our local heritage. Don’t miss this 8th Annual White Squirrel Festival in Brevard NC This Weekend! Not leaving out why the children love it so much as what better than have your face or hands painted as well as games for all age kids. The music this year is some of the finest musicians our area has to offer and the two d... 05/23/2011

The 8th Annual White Squirrel Festival - Brevard NC Real Estate Come join Exit Mountain Realty for the 8th Annual White Squirrel Festival! A weekend of family fun celebrating the great outdoors and rich mountain heritage. The music festival showcases original compositions written by musicians in which Transylvania County has severed as their home at some point. This year's music and street festival promises to be bigger, better and nuttier than ever! Experience two days of free concerts downtown on Main Street, with headliners like Acoustic Syndicate, Jill Andrews, Town Mountain, and a special surprise performing guest... nearly 20 acts in all! And don't miss the famous Squirrel Box Derby, this gravity race is the only legal opportunity in Brevard, North Carolina where you can try to br... 05/17/2011

I love getting emails and phone calls that start with "We're thinking about relocating to Brevard" because it opens the door for me to tell people why we love living here so much.  All the real estate numbers, information about homes and land for sale in the Brevard area, information about things to do in Brevard, and what we can do to help them relocate to Brevard all come later because it's the quality life here that really matters. We relocated to Brevard six years ago from the Tampa Bay area of Florida. We had lived there for 30+ years and watched the area grow, and grow, and grow...to the point that it bore little resemblance to the Florida we first got to know in the early 1970's. The heat, humidity, hurricanes, and hectic life style eventually got to us so when we were able to ma... 04/30/2011

  Exit Mountain Realty is GROWING! - Brevard NC Real Estate Exit Mountain Realty is excited to report that we ranked 5th out of all of the Exit Real Estate Companies in North Carolina! The volume of Real Estate transactions for 2010 increased 44% from 2009, making 2010 a record breaking year! The number of Real Estate transactions we have already processed this year brings us great anticipation that the forecast for 2011 will surpass 2010. Wonderful things are happening at Exit Mountain Realty; Isaac Allen was awarded Top Listing Agent 2010 and Top Producer 2010 and Chris Pickel was awarded Top Sells Agent 2010. On the average Exit Mountain Realty sells listings for 4% more than other Real Estate Companies in our area, plus 38 days sooner! We are growing here at Exit Mountain Realty; co... 04/27/2011