3/13 The Chocolate Soiree The Chocolate Soiree has become one of Greenville's favorite and most anticipated events! The Soiree offers guests an incredible evening of delicious chocolate confections and delightful entertainment. Tickets are $80/person, proceeds support The Children’s Museum. 7pm. www.tcmgreenvillesc.org.

3/14-15 1st Annual St. Patrick’s March of the Leprechauns Hendersonville’s Historic Downtown Shopping District will host this celebration of Western North Carolina’s Irish Heritage. www.dhinc.org

3/17 Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul Put a little Irish in your St Patrick's Day with Celtic virtuoso Eileen Ivers. This firecracker fiddler lit up the stage in Riverdance and now she and her band will have you doing a jig in the aisles. 7:30pm www.PeaceCenter.org

3/23 53rd Annual Easter Sunrise Service Celebrate the glory of Easter as our guest at this non-denominational community worship. This special service will be filled with song, scripture, special music and spectacular sunrise views of beautiful Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge. No admission. Gates open at 6am, close at 6:30am for 7am service. www.ChimneyRockPark.com

3/23 Easter Egg Hunt at Biltmore Celebrate Spring with extraordinary Easter egg hunts on the grounds of the estate. Held on the front lawn of Biltmore House, for children ages 2-9. Prizes, magic shows and much more, plus visits from Peter Cottontail. www.Biltmore.com.

3/27 Metropolitan Arts Council Downtown Alive Greenville’s favorite Block Party is back after the winter hiatus! Located at the Hyatt Regency Plaza Deck. Admission is free to this event. www.MainStEvents.com

3/29 Orchid Society Annual Show & Sneak Peek at Spring Occurring in the first week of spring, the Annual WNC Orchid Society Juried Show and Sale kicks off the Arboretum's schedule of events for 2008. Indoor and outdoor activities will include trail walks, demonstrations, exhibits and an orchid plant sale. www.ncarboretum.org