Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Summer Soulstice Blue Ridge Mountain Club.jpgSummer SoulsticeSummer Soulstice2019-06-22 15:00:002019-06-22 15:00:00Blue Ridge Mountain ClubBlue Ridge Mountain ClubIt's the longest day of the year! There's no better way to spend it than outside enjoying great food and music with family and friends. Featuring four local talented artists and bands, plus the area's most fabulous food trucks and local craft beer, the 2019 festivities will definitely get the summer swinging. And this year for our families, we're featuring games, a bouncy house, and a kid-friendly climbing wall. This FREE to the public event benefits Hospitality House, a local non-profit organization.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock - Copy.jpgBonfire NightBonfire Night2019-06-22 19:00:002019-12-29 19:00:00Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NCTimberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NCEvery Saturday at the lakeside firepit from 7-10pm. Featuring live music, Smores packets, and cash bar.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chetola Oyster Night.jpgOysters & The Lucky StrikesOysters & The Lucky Strikes2019-06-27 17:00:002019-12-31 17:00:00Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Every Thursday, dinner from 5-10pm; music by contemporary swing band The Lucky Strikes 6-9pm. Featuring 1/2-pound of fried oysters, choice of two sides and housemade dessert. $32/person
$15https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Tale of Two Charlies.jpgTale of Two CharliesTale of Two Charlies2019-06-27 18:30:002019-06-27 18:30:00Historic Orchard at AltapassHistoric Orchard at AltapassWritten by Jo Carson and directed by Kiesa Kay, the play features well-known Appalachian storytellers Sherry Lovett and Frederick Park. “A Tale of Two Charlies†tells of Charlie Silver and his wife, Frankie, along with the colorful history of Charlie and Elizabeth McKinney and their unique family.
$18-$38https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Summer Theatre Mamma Mia.jpgMamma Mia!Mamma Mia!2019-06-27 19:00:002019-07-03 19:00:00Lees McRae CollegeLees McRae CollegeMamma Mia! will debut June 27, 28, 29, and July 2 at 7 p.m. at the Lees-McRae Hayes Auditorium and Broyhill Theatre with additional shows on June 30 and July 2 and 3 at 2 p.m.
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With Judy Craymer’s melding of iconic Swedish pop group, ABBA, and the enchanting tale of family and
friendship on a Greek island paradise, Mamma Mia! is entertainment from beginning to end. On the
eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her
mother’s past back to the island they had last visited 20 years ago. Popular songs including "Dancing
Queen,The Winner Takes It All,Money, Money, Money,Take a Chance on Me" are all featured
in this feel-good night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable music.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/TourswithDorothyBeechMountain.jpgTours with DorothyTours with Dorothy2019-06-282019-06-28Beech Mountain, NCBeech Mountain, NCIt’s always best to start at the beginning!
Your tour’s first stop is at the Fountain of Youth, where you be asked to drop all inhibitions and to remember your childhood. You may even get the chance to play one the roles of Dorothy's trusted companions or the wicked witch that she meets throughout her journey.
With Dorothy as your guide, you will skip down the yellow brick road
through the magical Land of Ozâ„¢ to help her search for the wonderful wizard during this interactive experience.
During Journey with Dorothy - you don’t just watch Oz, you're a part of it!
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock.jpgBonfire NightsBonfire Nights2019-06-28 18:00:002019-12-31 18:00:00Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Every Friday & Saturday at the Chetola lakeside firepit from 7-10pm. Bonefire Nights feature live music, Smores packets, and cash bar.
*Bonfires are subject to be rented as Private Events or may be canceled due to inclement weather. If canceled, live music will relocate to Timberlake’s Restaurant.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock - Copy.jpgBonfire NightBonfire Night2019-06-29 19:00:002019-12-29 19:00:00Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NCTimberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NCEvery Saturday at the lakeside firepit from 7-10pm. Featuring live music, Smores packets, and cash bar.
$12-$24https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/I'll Be Back Before Midnight Play Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgI'll Be Back Before MidnightI'll Be Back Before Midnight2019-06-29 19:30:002019-07-06 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Jan is a young wife recovering from a nervous disorder. She and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who delights in telling gruesome ghost stories. Then the husband's strange sister arrives, and all manner of frightening events occur. What happens to fragile Jan as bodies appear and disappear give this classic thriller its tremendously frightening impact.
Pianist, singer-songwriter and North Carolina native Ben Folds opens the 35th anniversary season of An Appalachian Summer Festival with an unforgettable…
$30-$50https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Ben Folds An Appalachian Summer Festival.jpgBen Folds An Appalachian Summer FestivalBen Folds An Appalachian Summer Festival2019-06-29 20:00:002019-06-29 20:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsPianist, singer-songwriter and North Carolina native Ben Folds opens the 35th anniversary season of An Appalachian Summer Festival with an unforgettable evening of genre-bending music featuring the Winston-Salem Symphony. According to the Vibes Music Blog, “on stage, he is just a wonder to watch, as a pianist, as a lyricist, as a composer, a conductor and as a man.â€
$10-$25https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Appalachian Summer Festival The Trio Takes Form.jpgBroyhill Chamber Ensemble Trio Takes FormBroyhill Chamber Ensemble Trio Takes Form2019-06-30 19:00:002019-06-30 19:00:00Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music CenterRosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music CenterJoin us for the Broyhill Chamber Ensemble’s critically acclaimed Reflections Series International, as violinist Gil Morgenstern celebrates his 35th season as Artistic Director of the chamber music ensemble that has served as the cornerstone of the festival’s classical music programming. Every summer, several of the nation’s most distinguished chamber musicians assemble to create a memorable classical music experience for festival audiences. The series opens on June 30, with additional concerts on July 2, 28 and 30.
The Broyhill Chamber Ensemble’s opening concert, The Trio Takes Form, charts the progression of the popular trio form over 75 years, from Haydn to Beethoven to Mendelssohn.
Gil Morgenstern, violin
Francesca dePasquale, violin
Jessica Thompson, viola
Christine Lamprea, cello
Benjamin Hochman, piano
June 30 Program:
Divertimento for String Trio No. 8 in B-Flat Major, Hob. V:8 (1765) - Joseph Haydn
Adagio con variazioni
Menuetto
Finale: Presto
String Trio Op.9 No. 3 in c minor (1797) - Ludwig van Beethoven
Allegro con spirito
Adagio con espressione
Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace
Finale: Presto
Piano Trio in d minor, Op. 49 (1839) - Felix Mendelssohn
Molto Allegro agitato
Andante con moto tranquillo
Scherzo
Allegro assai appassionato
$12-$24https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/I'll Be Back Before Midnight Play Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgI'll Be Back Before MidnightI'll Be Back Before Midnight2019-06-30 19:30:002019-07-06 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Jan is a young wife recovering from a nervous disorder. She and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who delights in telling gruesome ghost stories. Then the husband's strange sister arrives, and all manner of frightening events occur. What happens to fragile Jan as bodies appear and disappear give this classic thriller its tremendously frightening impact.
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/broyhill.jpgMonday Night Concert SeriesMonday Night Concert Series2019-07-01 19:00:002019-07-29 19:00:00Broyhill ParkBroyhill ParkThe Town of Blowing Rock sponsors a free music concert on Monday nights called the Monday Night Concert Series.
Musical acts for 2018 are:
July 2nd -Vocalist Amy Marie Young and Friends
July 9th -Jazz Guitarist Andy Page and Friends
July 16th -Vocalist Amy Marie Young and Friends
July 23rd -Opera Singer David Clark and Friends
July 30th -Vocalist Amy Marie Young and Friends
Broyhill Park in Blowing Rock off of Clark Street
Alternative weather location is the American Legion Building
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort
$12-$24https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/I'll Be Back Before Midnight Play Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgI'll Be Back Before MidnightI'll Be Back Before Midnight2019-07-01 19:30:002019-07-06 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Jan is a young wife recovering from a nervous disorder. She and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who delights in telling gruesome ghost stories. Then the husband's strange sister arrives, and all manner of frightening events occur. What happens to fragile Jan as bodies appear and disappear give this classic thriller its tremendously frightening impact.
$5 includes movie ticket, snack and drinkhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Appalachian Summer Festival Sing Street.jpgYOUNG PEOPLE’S GLOBAL FILM SERIES: SING STREETYOUNG PEOPLE’S GLOBAL FILM SERIES: SING STREET2019-07-02 18:00:002019-07-02 18:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsTeen Film - Recommended for ages 12 and above (In English)
During the economic recession of Dublin, Ireland in 1985, teenager Conor Lawlor is forced to adjust to a new inner-city public school, Synge Street, where the kids are tough and the teachers even tougher. His one glimmer of hope is the lovely Raphina, a sophisticated, neighborhood girl, advanced well beyond her years. To impress the girl of his dreams, Conor starts his own rock band with a group of nerds and non-musicians.
Ireland; Rated PG-13; Directed by John Carney (2016); 105 minutes
$10-$25https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Appalachian Summer Festival Bridging the Divide.jpgBroyhill Chamber Ensemble Bridging the DivideBroyhill Chamber Ensemble Bridging the Divide2019-07-02 19:00:002019-07-02 19:00:00Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music CenterRosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music CenterThe Broyhill Chamber Ensemble and its Reflections Series International continues with Bridging the Classical and Romantic Divide. The program compares and contrasts the end of one compositional era and the beginning of a new one over the span of 50 years, featuring works by Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann.
Gil Morgenstern, violin
Francesca DePasquale, violin
Jessica Thompson, viola
Christine Lamprea, cello
Benjamin Hochman, piano
July 2 Program:
Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 16 (1796) - Ludwig van Beethoven
Grave - Allegro, ma non troppo
Andante cantabile
Rondo: Allegro, ma non troppo
Franz Schubert – Notturno in E-Flat Major, Op. 148 (1846) - Franz Schubert
Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 47 (1842) - Robert Schumann
Sostenuto assai - Allegro ma non troppo
Scherzo: molto vivace
Andante cantabile
Vivace
$12-$24https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/I'll Be Back Before Midnight Play Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgI'll Be Back Before MidnightI'll Be Back Before Midnight2019-07-02 19:30:002019-07-06 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Jan is a young wife recovering from a nervous disorder. She and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who delights in telling gruesome ghost stories. Then the husband's strange sister arrives, and all manner of frightening events occur. What happens to fragile Jan as bodies appear and disappear give this classic thriller its tremendously frightening impact.
$10https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Taxi Driver Appalachian Summer Festival.jpgA Taxi DriverA Taxi Driver2019-07-03 19:00:002019-07-03 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsPre-film talk with Dr. John Pfeifer begins at 7pm, with the film beginning at approximately 7:30pm.
In Korean with English Subtitles
Based on a true story, A Taxi Driver tells the story of a widowed cab driver from Seoul, who finagles his way into a lucrative fare and unintentionally becomes involved in the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising. Despite the South Korean government’s attempts at keeping foreign press in the dark, Juergen Hinspeter, a TV correspondent for a German broadcast channel, gets wind of the unrest brewing in the remote city of Gwangju in 1980. From his base in Tokyo, he flies to South Korea where his contact helps him book a taxi to drive him the 150 miles south to the beleaguered city. Down-on-his-luck, behind in his rent, and struggling to raise his 11-year-old daughter, the widowed cab driver agrees to drive the foreign journalist to the locked-down city of Gwanghu. What begins as an easy fare becomes a life-or-death struggle to bring truth to the rest of the world.
“An entertaining journey into a tragic and violent chapter of South Korean modern history. . . The two lead actors calibrate their mutual respect and co-dependency to engaging effect, as the escalating violence and peril heighten their sense of personal mission.†-Variety
“In unexpected and wonderfully satisfying ways, A Taxi Driver taps into the symbiotic relationship between foreign correspondents and locals, particularly in times of crisis.â€
-Hollywood Reporter
Directed by Jang Hoon
Starring: Song Kang-ho, Thomas Kretschmann
Awards: South Korea’s Official Submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards; Best Film at the Korean Academy Awards, Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Score
South Korea; Not Rated; Directed by Hun Jang (2017); 137 minutes
$12-$24https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/I'll Be Back Before Midnight Play Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgI'll Be Back Before MidnightI'll Be Back Before Midnight2019-07-03 19:30:002019-07-06 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Jan is a young wife recovering from a nervous disorder. She and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who delights in telling gruesome ghost stories. Then the husband's strange sister arrives, and all manner of frightening events occur. What happens to fragile Jan as bodies appear and disappear give this classic thriller its tremendously frightening impact.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chetola Oyster Night.jpgOysters & The Lucky StrikesOysters & The Lucky Strikes2019-07-04 17:00:002019-12-31 17:00:00Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Every Thursday, dinner from 5-10pm; music by contemporary swing band The Lucky Strikes 6-9pm. Featuring 1/2-pound of fried oysters, choice of two sides and housemade dessert. $32/person
Tickets – $5 – $20($18 advance)https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Mountain Home Music Grass and Brass.jpgMountain Home Music Grass and BrassMountain Home Music Grass and Brass2019-07-04 19:00:002019-07-04 19:00:00Blowing Rock School Auditorium 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock 28605Blowing Rock School Auditorium 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock 28605The Mountain Home Music Bluegrass Boys Grass and Brass are a mainstay and features two time national bluegrass banjo champion Steve Lewis, Scott Freeman on mandolin and Josh Scott on bass. The twice-national studio musician of the year, David Johnson – who will serve as host for the evening – is the front man for Bluegrass Boys. Folks who know Johnson can attest to his being one of the most entertaining emcees anywhere. His running commentary about the members of the two bands and the history of the music is worth the price of admission in itself!
Trombone player Harold McKinney, a retired ASU faculty member from the Hayes School of Music, directs the King Street Brass band. This concert has special meaning for McKinney, as he was a member of the United States Air Force’s Brass Band during his four years of military service. The usual suspects will again be joining McKinney. Trombone player, Joe Brown will come down from Ohio. Trumpeters Bill Jones and Patrick Whitehead will arrive from the DC area. Chris Watson will be this year’s tuba player. Jones’ son, Gabe, will be joining in on drums.
This show will be an evening of excellent renditions of songs popular in both musical genres as each group is given the chance to play some standards from their respective music styles, but what makes the concert special is when they combine their efforts. Joe Shannon once described the concert this way – “When they team-up, it’s magic, kind of like Dixieland, but it’s Bluegrass Dixieland with an Appalachian heart.†Past audiences can attest to the fact that this concert is just plain fun and nothing is more uplifting that hearing the Grass and Brass play the service anthems in their Armed Forces Salute, as JSMHM honors those who have served or are serving our country. This year’s selections will again include songs such the Stars and Stripes Forever, The Bugle Call Rag and many other favorites from past shows.
Sutton added, “The JSMHM Blue Gras
$12-$24https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/I'll Be Back Before Midnight Play Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgI'll Be Back Before MidnightI'll Be Back Before Midnight2019-07-04 19:30:002019-07-06 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Jan is a young wife recovering from a nervous disorder. She and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who delights in telling gruesome ghost stories. Then the husband's strange sister arrives, and all manner of frightening events occur. What happens to fragile Jan as bodies appear and disappear give this classic thriller its tremendously frightening impact.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock.jpgBonfire NightsBonfire Nights2019-07-05 18:00:002019-12-31 18:00:00Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605Every Friday & Saturday at the Chetola lakeside firepit from 7-10pm. Bonefire Nights feature live music, Smores packets, and cash bar.
*Bonfires are subject to be rented as Private Events or may be canceled due to inclement weather. If canceled, live music will relocate to Timberlake’s Restaurant.
$12-$24https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/I'll Be Back Before Midnight Play Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgI'll Be Back Before MidnightI'll Be Back Before Midnight2019-07-05 19:30:002019-07-06 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Jan is a young wife recovering from a nervous disorder. She and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who delights in telling gruesome ghost stories. Then the husband's strange sister arrives, and all manner of frightening events occur. What happens to fragile Jan as bodies appear and disappear give this classic thriller its tremendously frightening impact.
