Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Historic Walking Tour.jpgLees McRae Historic Walking TourLees McRae Historic Walking Tour2019-07-08 12:30:002019-07-17 12:30:00Lees-McRae College, Banner ElkLees-McRae College, Banner ElkThe aim of these daily tours is to uncover the history of and unveil a new side to many of the most notable places in downtown Banner Elk.
Each walking tour starts at Hayes Auditorium and features a variety of interesting stops along the way. You will learn about locations such as: Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, grave site of Edgar Tufts, Historic Commons at Lees-McRae College, original Grace Hospital, and much more.
Tours are free and last approximately 45 minutes. Registration for the tours takes place at the Hayes Auditorium box office. Dates and times are as follows:
Monday, July 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 12 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 13 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, July 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m.
$18-$38https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Summer Theatre From the Mountaintops.jpgFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts StoryFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts Story2019-07-16 19:00:002019-07-17 19:00:00Lees McRae CollegeLees McRae CollegeFrom The Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story celebrates
local heritage. The show will premiere July 11 with additional performances July 12, 13, and 16 at 7 p.m.
and afternoon shows July 14, 16, and 17 at 2 p.m.
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What did Banner Elk, North Carolina, look like in the 1890s? With the vision of a young seminary student,
one tiny town gained a church, a college, an orphanage, and a hospital. The musical, written by Janet
Barton Speer, with songs and lyrics by John Thomas Oaks and Tommy Oaks, tells the story of
Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Edgar Tufts.
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Tufts first came to the region as a seminary student to organize a church, but his love and admiration for
the mountain people called him back to an extraordinary life of service that forever changed the
complexion of the area. With remarkable purpose, Tufts founded a number of institutions that continue to
serve today: the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, Lees-McRae College, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and
Grandfather Home for Children.
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In addition to the show this summer, the Town of Banner Elk and the institutions he founded will celebrate
his life in a variety of ways. Learn more at bannerelk.com/heritage-celebration .
$10https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Perfect Strangers Appalachian Summer Fesival.jpgPerfect StrangersPerfect Strangers2019-07-17 19:00:002019-07-17 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 Spanish with English subtitles
Perfect Strangers is a worldwide cinematic and cultural phenomenon that explores the role of technology and its impact on personal relationships. All in all, the script for Perfect Strangers has been remade nine times since the original 2016 Italian film including versions from Greece, Spain, Turkey, Israel, and now Mexico. Tapping into our cell phone-obsessed zeitgeist, seven long-time friends meet for an intimate dinner party during a lunar eclipse. When the hostess suggests a party game in which the attendees place their cellphones in the center of the dining room table and agree to make all calls and texts public, secrets and lies abound, forcing the participants to question how much they really know about each other.
“. . . a wild and entertaining ride into the darker side of technology and the ominous ways in which we are letting our cell phones not only control us, but to also define us.†-Reel reviews
“Perfect Strangers is a deliciously dark comedy from Mexico. . . Caro approaches the material almost like a thriller . . .The camera seems to be in constant motion; a smart move that prevents the action from feeling stage-bound. The Rodrigo Dávila score pulsates, adding tension and a mysterious sense of urgency to the proceedings.†-USA Today
Directed by Manolo Caro
Starring: Cecilia Suarez, Bruno Bichir, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Mariana Trevino
Mexico; Rated R; Directed by Manolo Caro (2018); 97 minutes
$18-$38https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Summer Theatre From the Mountaintops.jpgFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts StoryFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts Story2019-07-17 19:00:002019-07-17 19:00:00Lees McRae CollegeLees McRae CollegeFrom The Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story celebrates
local heritage. The show will premiere July 11 with additional performances July 12, 13, and 16 at 7 p.m.
and afternoon shows July 14, 16, and 17 at 2 p.m.
Â
What did Banner Elk, North Carolina, look like in the 1890s? With the vision of a young seminary student,
one tiny town gained a church, a college, an orphanage, and a hospital. The musical, written by Janet
Barton Speer, with songs and lyrics by John Thomas Oaks and Tommy Oaks, tells the story of
Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Edgar Tufts.
Â
Tufts first came to the region as a seminary student to organize a church, but his love and admiration for
the mountain people called him back to an extraordinary life of service that forever changed the
complexion of the area. With remarkable purpose, Tufts founded a number of institutions that continue to
serve today: the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, Lees-McRae College, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and
Grandfather Home for Children.
Â
In addition to the show this summer, the Town of Banner Elk and the institutions he founded will celebrate
his life in a variety of ways. Learn more at bannerelk.com/heritage-celebration .
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chetola Oyster Night.jpgOysters & The Lucky StrikesOysters & The Lucky Strikes2019-07-18 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
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock.jpgBonfire NightsBonfire Nights2019-07-19 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.
$50https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chris Botti Appalachian Summer Festival.jpgChris BottiChris Botti2019-07-19 20:00:002019-07-19 20:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts
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Multi Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti returns to the festival for a dazzling evening of music, ranging from jazz to pop to rock. For over two decades, this brilliant bandleader and born showman has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist.
Botti’s mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock - Copy.jpgBonfire NightBonfire Night2019-07-20 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.
Tickets – $5 – $20($18 advance)https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Mountain Home Music Piano Man of the Blue RIdge.jpgMountain Home Music Piano Man of the Blue RidgeMountain Home Music Piano Man of the Blue Ridge2019-07-20 19:30:002019-07-20 19:30:00Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607Mountain Home Music Piano Man of the Blue Ridge: The Jeff Little Trio
With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity.
Little’s involvement with fiddle tunes, old time country, and traditional blues dates to his growing up in Boone, North Carolina, where his family owned music shop was a regular gathering place for musicians who would just stop by to pick a few tunes. At an early age Jeff would regularly sit in with many of the musicians from the region, including one of America’s most influential musicians: Doc Watson. These influences helped shape Jeff’s approach to the piano which is based on these deep musical traditions. But there is also an echo of more contemporary mountain tradition in Jeff’s performances.
Today, Jeff and his trio stay busy traveling the country performing concerts with an energy and dedication to their music that is evident at every show. Performances include The Smithsonian Institution, The National Folk Festival, American Piano Masters, Merlefest, and many festivals, performing arts centers, colleges and music venues throughout the US. He has also taken his traditional piano style around the world on U.S. government goodwill tours, performing in Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Oman, France and Tanzania. Jeff has released four CDs, and been featured on National Public Radio and PBS many times. In 2014 Jeff was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame.
Steve Lewis:
Steve Lewis is an award winning guitar and banjo player from Todd NC and is one of the most respected acoustic musicians in the country. Steve is well known for his flat picking on guitar and his mastery of the five string banjo. Steve has won many championships for his guitar
$60https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lily Tomlin Appalachian Summer Festival.jpgLily TomlinLily Tomlin2019-07-20 20:00:002019-07-20 20:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsLily Tomlin, one of America's foremost comediennes, returns to the festival for an unforgettable night of smart humor and laughter. Bringing more than a dozen of her most memorable characters to the stage— from Frankie, of the Netflix’s hit show, to Ernestine and Edith Ann— the show will provide comical insights and witty observations about the human condition.
Tomlin continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, video, and social media. Throughout her extraordinary career, Tomlin has received numerous awards, including: seven Emmys; a Tony for her one woman Broadway show, Appearing Nitely; a second Tony for Best Actress, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics’ Circle Award for her one woman performance in Jane Wagner’s The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe; a CableAce Award for executive producing the film adaptation of The Search; a Grammy for her comedy album, This is a Recording as well as nominations for her subsequent albums Modern Scream, And That's the Truth, and On Stage; and two Peabody Awards—the first for the ABC television special, Edith Ann’s Christmas (Just Say Noël), and the second for narrating and executive producing the HBO film, The Celluloid Closet.
In 2003, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and, in December 2014, was the recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in Washington DC.
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/broyhill.jpgMonday Night Concert SeriesMonday Night Concert Series2019-07-22 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
$5 includes movie ticket, snack and drinkhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Storm Boy Appalachian Summer Festival.jpgStorm BoyStorm Boy2019-07-23 13:00:002019-07-23 13:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsRecommended for all ages
Based on the 1964 Australian children’s book by Colin Thieve, Storm Boy tells the story of 10-year-old Michael Kingley who lives a lonely life with his reclusive father, Hideaway Tom, on the desolate coastline of South Australia on the beach of Coorong. When a group of hunters kills a majestic pelican and orphans its young on the beach, Mike convinces his father to let him raise the chicks to adulthood. Mike’s only friend, Fingerbone Bill, an Aboriginal loner who is estranged from his tribal people, dubs the young bird-lover “Storm Boy†and offers him a few life lessons.
Australia; Rated PG (thematic elements, mild peril and brief language); Directed by Shawn Seet (2019); 99 minutes
Pre-film talk with Dr. John Pfeifer begins at 7pm, with the film beginning at approximately 7:30pm.
In Swedish and Danish with English subtitles
Becoming…
$10https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Becoming Astrid Appalachian Summer Festival.jpgBecoming AstridBecoming Astrid2019-07-24 19:00:002019-07-24 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 Swedish and Danish with English subtitles
Becoming Astrid is a 2018 biographical drama film about the early years of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, the world’s third most-translated children’s writer, credited for more than 100 books including Pippi Longstocking. Eager to break free from her conservative upbringing, teenaged Astrid Ericsson trades her carefree life working on her family’s farm in rural Sweden for an internship at a local newspaper. At first, it seems like an ideal outlet, not only for her talents, but also for her desire to become a free-thinking, modern adult woman of the 1920s. Her editor and boss, a kind-faced married man, recognizes her talents and seduces her into an illicit relationship. The era’s conventions and patriarchal Swedish law dictate a limited range of options for the young woman who will eventually use her struggles as the foundation for a vast and beloved body of children’s literature.
“The biopic Becoming Astrid is a gorgeous piece of heritage filmmaking that chronicles a character-forming period in the young life of the Swedish writer born as Astrid Ericsson, who would go on to worldwide fame as Astrid Lindgren, one of the most beloved children’s authors ever.†-Variety
“Throughout Becoming Astrid, August acquits herself brilliantly; the woman we come to know is a tangle of impulses and qualities, and feels vibrantly alive.†-Chicago Tribune
Directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen
Starring: Alba August, Trine Dyrholm, Henrik Rafaelsen
Awards: Best Foreign Language Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival
Sweden/Denmark; Not Rated; Directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen (2018); 123 minutes
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chetola Oyster Night.jpgOysters & The Lucky StrikesOysters & The Lucky Strikes2019-07-25 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
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/TakeaBreakfromtheInterstate.jpg21 Road Market21 Road Market2019-07-26 17:00:002019-07-28 17:00:00Sparta, NCSparta, NCThe U.S. 21 Road Market is a cooperative endeavor in which residents, shopkeepers, restaurants and merchants host hundreds of yard sales, side walk sales, flea markets and community events along U.S. Route 21.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock.jpgBonfire NightsBonfire Nights2019-07-26 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 Night2019-07-27 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/Opals Million Dollar Duck Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgOpal's Million Dollar DuckOpal's Million Dollar Duck2019-07-27 19:30:002019-08-04 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604When a pair of customers drop by Opal's Antique Junque Shop, they spot a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple. Thinking it might be a priceless canvas missing from the local art museum, they offer Opal a "fair" price for it. But, she plans to give it to a friend and won't sell. What follows is a series of wild and entertaining schemes as the customers try to abscond with the painting and collect the reward.
$5.00 – $18.00https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Mountain Home Music Ivy Rowe.jpegMountain Home Music Ivy RoweMountain Home Music Ivy Rowe2019-07-27 19:30:002019-07-27 19:30:00Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607Mountain Home Music's Ivy Rowe, played by Barbara Bates Smith, is probably Lee Smith’s most beloved character, drawn from her most beloved book – Fair and Tender Ladies. You will relish Ivy’s stand against the coal company’s bulldozer, defending her home place and reporting on her love life as described by her letters to “Dear Sisterâ€.
$25The Four B'sThe Four B's2019-07-28 19:00:002019-07-28 19:00:00Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music CenterRosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music CenterThe Broyhill Chamber Ensemble and its Reflections Series International continues with a concert featuringworks by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and contemporary composer Vytautas Barkauskas, with his homage to Bach.
Gil Morgenstern, violin
Avi Nagin, violin
Kathryn Lockwood, viola
Ole Akahoshi, cello
J.Y. Song, piano
July 28 Program:
Selections from:
Partita in E Major - Johann Sebastian Bach
Partita - Vytautas Barkauskas
Piano Trio in D Major, Op.70 No.1 "Ghost" - Ludwig van Beethoven
Allegro vivace e con brio
Largo assai ed espressivo
Presto
Piano Quartet in A Major, Op.26 - Johannes Brahms
Allegro non troppo
Scherzo: Poco Allegro
Finale: Allegro
$12-$24https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Opals Million Dollar Duck Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgOpal's Million Dollar DuckOpal's Million Dollar Duck2019-07-28 19:30:002019-08-04 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604When a pair of customers drop by Opal's Antique Junque Shop, they spot a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple. Thinking it might be a priceless canvas missing from the local art museum, they offer Opal a "fair" price for it. But, she plans to give it to a friend and won't sell. What follows is a series of wild and entertaining schemes as the customers try to abscond with the painting and collect the reward.
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/broyhill.jpgMonday Night Concert SeriesMonday Night Concert Series2019-07-29 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/Opals Million Dollar Duck Ensemble Stage Banner Elk NC.jpgOpal's Million Dollar DuckOpal's Million Dollar Duck2019-07-29 19:30:002019-08-04 19:30:00Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604Hahn Auditorium 185 Azalea Circle SE Banner Elk, NC 28604When a pair of customers drop by Opal's Antique Junque Shop, they spot a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple. Thinking it might be a priceless canvas missing from the local art museum, they offer Opal a "fair" price for it. But, she plans to give it to a friend and won't sell. What follows is a series of wild and entertaining schemes as the customers try to abscond with the painting and collect the reward.
$5 includes movie ticket, snack and drinkhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Appalachian Summer Festival Cinnamon.jpgCinnamonCinnamon2019-07-30 13:00:002019-07-30 13:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsRecommended for ages 10 and above (In Spanish with English subtitles)
El Molcajete, a traditional Mexican restaurant in downtown Mexico City, is the pride and joy of Maria’s grandmother, Dona Tere. When Maria’s mother suddenly passes away, Dona Tere mourns the loss of her daughter and stops working at the restaurant. The new chef changes the menu and introduces a modern, trendy cuisine. Maria must find a way to bring her grandmother back to the restaurant before the traditional flavors, ingredients, and cooking secrets are lost forever.
Mexico; Rated PG (mild thematic elements involving the death of a parent); Directed by Jordi Mariscal (2013); 100 minutes