Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Florence Thomas Christmas Market.jpgChristmas MarketChristmas Market2019-11-29 11:00:002019-11-29 11:00:00Florence Thomas Art SchoolFlorence Thomas Art SchoolInspired by the historic outdoor Christmas Markets, this market features local fine artists, artisans and crafters. Join us for a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine to get into the holiday spirit and find a unique gift.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chetola Resort Thanksgiving.jpgChetola Resort ThanksgivingChetola Resort Thanksgiving2019-11-29 17:00:002019-11-30 17:00:00Chetola Resort at Blowing RockChetola Resort at Blowing RockHorse and Carriage Rides around Chetola Lake
5pm to 9pm – Sign up on Timbers Patio each day of event beginning at 4pm - First come-first served!*
$20 adults; $10 ages 3-11; free 2 and younger
Santa visits Chetola!
5:30pm to 9:30pm – Evergreen Room
Free!
Cookie Decorating
5:30pm to 7:30pm – Evergreen Room
Free!
Christmas Movies & Kids Activities
3-9pm – Embers Room
Free!
Dining Options:
FRIDAY
Casual Family Buffet 5-8pm - Appalachian/Blue Ridge Room
Chicken Tenders / Beef Sliders / Pork Sliders / Mac & Cheese / Cole Slaw / Pasta Salad
$14.95 adults; $10.95 children 11 & younger
SATURDAY
Regular dinner menu - Timberlake's Restaurant
Chetola's Festival of Lights
Thousands of holiday illuminations light up Chetola beginning at dusk on Friday, Nov. 23 and running through the end of Blowing Rock Winterfest, January 24-27, 2019.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock.jpgBonfire NightsBonfire Nights2019-11-29 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.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Florence Thomas Art School Holiday Market.jpgFlorence Thomas Art School Christmas MarketFlorence Thomas Art School Christmas Market2019-11-30 11:00:002019-11-30 11:00:00Florence Art SchoolFlorence Art SchoolStay warm and cozy while doing your holiday shopping at the Florence Thomas Art School’s Christmas Market, November 29 – 30th, 2019.
Inspired by the historic outdoor Christmas Markets, this market features local fine artists, artisans, and crafters. Join us for a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine to get in the holiday spirit and find a unique gift!
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock - Copy.jpgBonfire NightBonfire Night2019-11-30 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 Strikes2019-12-05 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/Apple Hill Farm Christmas.jpgApple Hill Farm ChristmasApple Hill Farm Christmas2019-12-06 10:00:002019-12-08 10:00:00400 Apple Hill Road, Banner Elk, NC 28607400 Apple Hill Road, Banner Elk, NC 28607Fri-Sun Nov 15-Dec 8
Mini farm tours take place every 30 minutes between 10am and 4pm on weekends. The tour is a guided walk of the farm and takes about 45 minutes. You will meet the many animals that live on the farm from alpaca to donkeys to dogs! After the tour you can visit the gift shop and find unique gifts made from alpaca wool and Christmas decorations for your home such such as table top trees and hand-tied wreaths from local farms
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/mastshotforshopping.jpgChristmas in the ValleChristmas in the Valle2019-12-06 17:30:002019-12-08 17:30:00Valle Crucis, NCValle Crucis, NCBid a warm welcome to the holiday season with the community of Valle Crucis. The weekend begins with a gathering to light the community Christmas Tree and continues with events welcoming locals and visitors to share in the spirit of Christmas.
December 6
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Gather at the Christmas Tree at the Valle Crucis Conference Center and Holy Cross Church on Highway 194 for carols, cookies, and hot chocolate. The lighting of the tree will be at 6 p.m.
December 7
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sample items to make a part of your next Christmas gathering at the Original Mast Store and the Mast Store Annex
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Live music at the Original Mast Store by Alyssa and Friends
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your list to discuss with Santa at the Original Store
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Caroling by kindergarten and first grade students from Valle Crucis Elementary School at the Valle Crucis Park
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Decorate cookies at the Valle Crucis Community Park
3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Caroling by second and third grade students from Valle Crucis Elementary School at the Valle Crucis Park
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Free gift wrapping at Rivercross Made in USA
December 8
Noon - 5 p.m.
Sample items to make a part of your next Christmas gathering at the Original Mast Store and the Mast Store Annex
Noon - 4 p.m.
Live music at the Original Mast Store by Highway 194
Noon - 4 p.m..
Bring your list to discuss with Santa at the Original Store
Noon - 5:30 p.m.
Free gift wrapping at Rivercross Made in USA
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock.jpgBonfire NightsBonfire Nights2019-12-06 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.
$25https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/The Gathering.jpgThe Christmas GatheringThe Christmas Gathering2019-12-06 19:00:002019-12-06 19:00:00Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607The Gathering is as lively and eclectic as any good family Christmas gathering! The holiday concert features Laurelyn Dossett, April Verch, Joe Newberry and Mike Compton. With inspiring vocal harmonies and virtuoso instrumentals, The Gathering breathes new life into traditional Christmas music and introduces fresh new songs of the season.
"It's what the holidays were before shopping and Irving Berlin." Wall Street Journal
About the band:
Known around the world for his clawhammer banjo playing, Joe Newberry is also a powerful guitarist, singer and songwriter. A longtime and frequent guest on A Prairie Home Companion, he sang with the 2016 Transatlantic Sessions, and at the Transatlantic Session's debut at Merlefest in 2017. The Gibson Brothers' version of his song "Singing As We Rise" won the 2012 IBMA "Gospel Recorded Performance" Award, and he shared the 2013 IBMA "Song of the Year" Award for "They Called It Music" with Eric Gibson.
While April Verch is perhaps best known for playing fiddle styles from her native Ottawa Valley, Canada, her performances extend into old-time American, classic country, Scandinavian styles and beyond, for a well-rounded tour-de-force of traditional sounds. While her fiddle playing is of the "astounding" variety, it's her multiple artistic talents that allow her to come at her audiences from so many different directions and points of inspiration. Combine that instrumental prowess with soulful singing and stunning stepdancing, and the result is an artist who is basically a force of nature.
Grammy and IBMA award-winning mandolinist, singer, and recording artist Mike Compton has earned "a worldwide reputation as one of the modern masters of bluegrass mandolin...one of the most recognizable and respected mandolin voices anywhere" (Mandolin Magazine). He toured with John Hartford, Nashville Bluegrass Band, and was featured in the soundtracks for, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and "Cold Mountain". Wearing his signature pressed b
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/mastshotforshopping.jpgChristmas in the ValleChristmas in the Valle2019-12-07 17:30:002019-12-08 17:30:00Valle Crucis, NCValle Crucis, NCBid a warm welcome to the holiday season with the community of Valle Crucis. The weekend begins with a gathering to light the community Christmas Tree and continues with events welcoming locals and visitors to share in the spirit of Christmas.
December 6
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Gather at the Christmas Tree at the Valle Crucis Conference Center and Holy Cross Church on Highway 194 for carols, cookies, and hot chocolate. The lighting of the tree will be at 6 p.m.
December 7
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sample items to make a part of your next Christmas gathering at the Original Mast Store and the Mast Store Annex
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Live music at the Original Mast Store by Alyssa and Friends
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your list to discuss with Santa at the Original Store
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Caroling by kindergarten and first grade students from Valle Crucis Elementary School at the Valle Crucis Park
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Decorate cookies at the Valle Crucis Community Park
3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Caroling by second and third grade students from Valle Crucis Elementary School at the Valle Crucis Park
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Free gift wrapping at Rivercross Made in USA
December 8
Noon - 5 p.m.
Sample items to make a part of your next Christmas gathering at the Original Mast Store and the Mast Store Annex
Noon - 4 p.m.
Live music at the Original Mast Store by Highway 194
Noon - 4 p.m..
Bring your list to discuss with Santa at the Original Store
Noon - 5:30 p.m.
Free gift wrapping at Rivercross Made in USA
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock - Copy.jpgBonfire NightBonfire Night2019-12-07 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/mastshotforshopping.jpgChristmas in the ValleChristmas in the Valle2019-12-08 17:30:002019-12-08 17:30:00Valle Crucis, NCValle Crucis, NCBid a warm welcome to the holiday season with the community of Valle Crucis. The weekend begins with a gathering to light the community Christmas Tree and continues with events welcoming locals and visitors to share in the spirit of Christmas.
December 6
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Gather at the Christmas Tree at the Valle Crucis Conference Center and Holy Cross Church on Highway 194 for carols, cookies, and hot chocolate. The lighting of the tree will be at 6 p.m.
December 7
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sample items to make a part of your next Christmas gathering at the Original Mast Store and the Mast Store Annex
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Live music at the Original Mast Store by Alyssa and Friends
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your list to discuss with Santa at the Original Store
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Caroling by kindergarten and first grade students from Valle Crucis Elementary School at the Valle Crucis Park
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Decorate cookies at the Valle Crucis Community Park
3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Caroling by second and third grade students from Valle Crucis Elementary School at the Valle Crucis Park
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Free gift wrapping at Rivercross Made in USA
December 8
Noon - 5 p.m.
Sample items to make a part of your next Christmas gathering at the Original Mast Store and the Mast Store Annex
Noon - 4 p.m.
Live music at the Original Mast Store by Highway 194
Noon - 4 p.m..
Bring your list to discuss with Santa at the Original Store
Noon - 5:30 p.m.
Free gift wrapping at Rivercross Made in USA
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chetola Oyster Night.jpgOysters & The Lucky StrikesOysters & The Lucky Strikes2019-12-12 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 Nights2019-12-13 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.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Carolina Snowbelle Christmas Boone NC.jpgCarolina Snowbell ChristmasCarolina Snowbell Christmas2019-12-13 19:30:002019-12-13 19:30:00Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607A new holiday performance tradition begins with A CAROLINA SNOWBELLE CHRISTMAS at the Appalachian Theatre of the High County on December 13 and 14. Tickets on sale November 5 at www.apptheatre.org
A CAROLINA SNOWBELLE CHRISTMAS made its debut in Washington DC at the world renowned Kennedy Center's Millennium Stages and is now the High Country's newest holiday tradition for the whole family featuring precision style tap and jazz, ballet and contemporary dance, vocal performance and audience interaction. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas as The Carolina Snowbelles perform their signature routines directed by former Radio City Rockette, Cheryl Cutlip along with original renditions of "Kingdom of Sweets" conceived by former Colorado Ballet company member, Brad Parquette and "Little Drummer Boy" staged and choreographed by former New York City Ballet company member, Amanda Edge.
More: https://www.thecarolinasnowbelles.com/
YesCarolina Snowbell ChristmasCarolina Snowbell Christmas2019-12-13 19:30:002019-12-14 19:30:00Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607A new holiday performance tradition begins with A CAROLINA SNOWBELLE CHRISTMAS at the Appalachian Theatre of the High County on December 13 and 14. Tickets on sale November 5 at www.apptheatre.org
A CAROLINA SNOWBELLE CHRISTMAS made its debut in Washington DC at the world renowned Kennedy Center's Millennium Stages and is now the High Country's newest holiday tradition for the whole family featuring precision style tap and jazz, ballet and contemporary dance, vocal performance and audience interaction. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas as The Carolina Snowbelles perform their signature routines directed by former Radio City Rockette, Cheryl Cutlip along with original renditions of "Kingdom of Sweets" conceived by former Colorado Ballet company member, Brad Parquette and "Little Drummer Boy" staged and choreographed by former New York City Ballet company member, Amanda Edge.
More: https://www.thecarolinasnowbelles.com/
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Ricky Skaggs Blowing Rock.jpgRicky Skaggs & Kentucky ThunderRicky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder2019-12-14 16:00:00-0001-11-30 16:00:00Samaritans Purse Training Center, Blowing RockSamaritans Purse Training Center, Blowing RockRicky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder host a holiday evening in Blowing Rock at the Samaritans Purse Training Center
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Vintage Christmas Harvest House.jpgVintage Christmas Swing PartyVintage Christmas Swing Party2019-12-14 19:00:002019-12-14 19:00:00Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607SWING into the Holidays with us! Grab a partner and your dancing shoes & join us for an evening of West Coast Swing to all your favorite Christmas classics! Enjoy an hour of instruction from our guest teacher, Danielle Ely & an hour of social dancing to follow! $5 in advance, $6 at the door!
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock - Copy.jpgBonfire NightBonfire Night2019-12-14 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.
YesCarolina Snowbell ChristmasCarolina Snowbell Christmas2019-12-14 19:30:002019-12-14 19:30:00Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607A new holiday performance tradition begins with A CAROLINA SNOWBELLE CHRISTMAS at the Appalachian Theatre of the High County on December 13 and 14. Tickets on sale November 5 at www.apptheatre.org
A CAROLINA SNOWBELLE CHRISTMAS made its debut in Washington DC at the world renowned Kennedy Center's Millennium Stages and is now the High Country's newest holiday tradition for the whole family featuring precision style tap and jazz, ballet and contemporary dance, vocal performance and audience interaction. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas as The Carolina Snowbelles perform their signature routines directed by former Radio City Rockette, Cheryl Cutlip along with original renditions of "Kingdom of Sweets" conceived by former Colorado Ballet company member, Brad Parquette and "Little Drummer Boy" staged and choreographed by former New York City Ballet company member, Amanda Edge.
More: https://www.thecarolinasnowbelles.com/
$20https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Alexa Rose Jones House.jpgIndoor Concert: Alexa RoseIndoor Concert: Alexa Rose2019-12-15 16:00:002019-12-15 16:00:00Jones House Community Center, Downtown BooneJones House Community Center, Downtown BooneFresh off her critically-acclaimed debut album "Medicine for Living," Alexa Rose returns to the Jones House for an indoor concert.
WHEN: Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 4:00 PM
WHERE: The Jones House - 604 West King St. Boone, NC
COST: Tickets are $20 and may be purchased in advance by calling 828-268-6280 or emailing brandon.holder@townofboone.net
Alexa Rose's music is poignant and timely; her voice is tender and ethereal. Rose's pure voice, along with intricate melodies, string accompaniment, and an effortless delivery all play a part in creating an enjoyable experience for her audience. It is Rose's adept lyricism, however, that truly allows her to craft an emotionally stirring performance.
Rose is establishing herself as one of Americana's greatest contemporary storytellers with her heartfelt and honest lyrics, which tackle the big issues of life and love. These themes are elucidated in songs like "Borrow Your Heart" and "The Leaving Kind," along with her new album's title track, "Medicine for Living." Ultimately, the listener is taken on an emotional, but cathartic, journey that discovers beauty in the midst of despair, and healing in the midst of brokenness.
While bringing a fresh Memphis sound to her songs, Rose continues to remain true to her rural Appalachian roots. In her single "Like A Child," Rose portentously declares, "Someday it's gonna be my turn." For Alexa Rose, that day is today, as she is making her mark on the music industry.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chetola Oyster Night.jpgOysters & The Lucky StrikesOysters & The Lucky Strikes2019-12-19 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/rgrgwrg.jpgBRAHM Book Club: What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte, Ph.DBRAHM Book Club: What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte, Ph.D2021-08-26 18:00:00-0001-11-30 18:00:00OnlineOnlinebout the Book: In 2016, headlines declared Appalachia ground zero for America's "forgotten tribe" of white working class voters. Journalists flocked to the region to extract sympathetic profiles of families devastated by poverty, abandoned by establishment politics, and eager to consume cheap campaign promises. What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia is a frank assessment of America's recent fascination with the people and problems of the region. The book analyzes trends in contemporary writing on Appalachia, presents a brief history of Appalachia with an eye toward unpacking Appalachian stereotypes, and provides examples of writing, art, and policy created by Appalachians as opposed to for Appalachians. The book offers a must-needed insider's perspective on the region.
(148 pages)
Buy from Foggy Pine Books - https://www.foggypinebooks.com/store/p1714/9780998904146.html#/
Scholars & Scones - GinsengScholars & Scones - Ginseng2021-09-16 11:00:00-0001-11-30 11:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumThe harvest of wild American ginseng has been an integral part of Appalachian history and culture for over 300 years. As one of the world’s most popular herbal remedies, ginseng is revered in China, where its roots have been consumed for its purported immune-system enhancing and energy-boosting qualities for millenia. While large scale plantations of shade-cultivated ginseng are grown in Wisconsin and Ontario for export to Asia, the cryptic, shade-loving plant grows naturally in the rich mountain forests of western North Carolina. Each fall, locals hit the woods in search of the plant to dig its unique root, which can fetch up to $1,000 per pound. Overharvest and poaching are now threatening this native plant and the traditions that many in the region hold dear. In his presentation, “Roots in Appalachiaâ€, Dr. Jim Hamilton will discuss the significance of ginseng to western North Carolina, its role in local and global markets, and other cultural nuances of ‘seng.
