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The people of Western North Carolina look forward to spring for a number of reasons, one of which is a culturally unique food that tastes and smells like no other--ramps. A member of the wild leek family, ramps fulfill an important cultural and economic space in Western North Carolina. Locklear considers the role by investigating customs surrounding ramps that include uses, festivals, stories, cycles, and restrictions.
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Although he started his musical career as a drummer in a rock and roll band, musician, storyteller, and photographer David Hold has been teaching, performing, and revitalizing old time Appalachian music and storytelling for more than thirty years.
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“Drink houses” were parties that were hosted by individuals who offered a place to buy beer and get together with people and listen to music. Luther Mayer, known as Captain Luke, spent a large portion of his life performing in these drink houses in the Winston-Salem area as an entertainer, musician, and artist.