Posts Tagged ‘Discover Your Happy Place’
Celebrating Freedom in the Furniture Capital
We’re feeling a little “freer” from the worries about the pandemic these days, so we’re thinking about the ways we want to celebrate all of our freedoms right here in High Point. With the long holiday weekend approaching, and so many ways to honor our history here in our hometown, we created a guide to your Fourth of July holiday weekend in HP. Pay a Visit to…
Read MoreMaking Art Happen in High Point
Just weeks before COVID-19 changed our world last spring, Sabrina Tillman-McGowens had settled into her new gallery, ready to change the art world of High Point. But no sooner had that phase of her career started that Sabrina was forced to put that dream on hold. Lucky for Sabrina, she has never been one to take the easy road when it comes to her career as a…
Read More#Blessed by Blessing Park
What has us excited for the summer in High Point? Two words – downtown revitalization! The construction taking place downtown, as part of the catalyst project, is transforming High Point’s downtown to be a place where everyone will love to be. From Truist Point to Congdon Yards, to the new food hall, to the upcoming…
Read MoreHave You Been There Yet? New Spots in HP
Can you believe how many new businesses have popped up in High Point within the last year? Even with the impact of COVID, High Pointers continue to prove their dedication to forging a path and serving our community creatively and with unique passions and skillsets! And as we continue to shop local, we continue making…
Read More10 Ways to Spend a Spring Day in High Point
The weather may be dreary today, but can you believe tomorrow is the first day of spring? If you’re anything like us, this wet, dreary winter has made you that much more excited to enjoy the beautiful spring weather this season. Plus, High Point has so much to offer in the ways of creatively making the most…
Read MoreSpringing into Action with the High Point Public Library
As the weather starts to turn warmer and the sun starts to shine longer, you might have the urge to crank up the music, roll down the windows, and get out of the house. But with many COVID-19 restrictions still in place, it can feel like there isn’t much to do. And if you have little ones in…
Read MoreSpread Some Love With Local Valentine’s Gifts
Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is already right around the corner? It’s not too early to think about what to get your special someone for Valentine’s Day! While it can be easy to skip over the holiday gift giving so soon after Christmas, local businesses still need your support when it comes to shopping locally. When you give a High…
Read MoreCollege Semester Essentials in HP
It’s no secret that for students all over the world, the last 9 months haven’t exactly been normal. From online classes for students of all ages to mandatory quarantines for university students, to canceled proms, graduations, and celebrations of all kinds – 2020 was a tough year for many students. While the new semester is well underway, we…
Read MoreWelcome to High Point’s Living Room
With 2020 behind us (finally, right??), we are looking ahead to all that 2021 will hold for the City of High Point! Number one on our list of exciting happenings? The official opening of Congdon Yards! If you missed our last article about the new “third place” in High Point (or have somehow missed all the…
Read MoreA City with All the Eyes of the World Upon It
As a lifelong resident of High Point, I have witnessed the evolution of this city I call home. Yet many people in High Point often overlook the growth and progress taking place right before our eyes. My career has included traveling the globe, and anytime I shared that I was from High Point, NC the enthusiastic responses included remarks like, “What…
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