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Event Date

January 18, 2020 11:00 am

Location

Copper Barrel Distillery, North Wilkesboro

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Wilkesboro Moonshine Heritage Day It's time... to embrace and celebrate the heritage that made Wilkes County famous. Grab your friends and family
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Wilkesboro Moonshine Heritage Day.jpgWilkesboro Moonshine Heritage DayWilkesboro Moonshine Heritage Day2020-01-18 11:00:002020-01-18 11:00:00Copper Barrel Distillery, North WilkesboroCopper Barrel Distillery, North WilkesboroWilkesboro Moonshine Heritage Day It's time... to embrace and celebrate the heritage that made Wilkes County famous. Grab your friends and family and join us for a fun-filled day with great live music, fabulous food trucks, local crafts and amazing stories about the Moonshine Capital of America.
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Event Date

January 20, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Ashe Arts Council

Admission

Free

The Ashe County Arts Council will be sponsoring a community celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The celebration will highlight the
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/MLK Mike Wiley.jpgMLK Celebration with Mike WileyMLK Celebration with Mike Wiley2020-01-20 19:00:002020-01-20 19:00:00Ashe Arts CouncilAshe Arts CouncilThe Ashe County Arts Council will be sponsoring a community celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The celebration will highlight the message of Dr. King and his teachings of peace, unity and equality in our society. North Carolina actor Mike Wiley will be joining the celebration.
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Event Date

February 1, 2020 10:00 am

Location

Beech Mountain Sledding Hill

Admission

Free

Join us at the Beech Mountain Town Sledding Hill Saturday, February 2nd from 10-12 pm for games, snowmen, marshmallow-roasting, and more! Fun
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beech Mountain Sled Hill Extravaganza.jpgBeech Mountain Sled Hill ExtravaganzaBeech Mountain Sled Hill Extravaganza2020-02-01 10:00:002020-02-01 10:00:00Beech Mountain Sledding HillBeech Mountain Sledding HillJoin us at the Beech Mountain Town Sledding Hill Saturday, February 2nd from 10-12 pm for games, snowmen, marshmallow-roasting, and more! Fun for the whole family-- no charge.
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Event Date

February 1, 2020 5:30 pm

Location

377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 28607

Admission

free

2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts Watauga County Arts Council, Boone NC *Event Cancelled until further notice* This free, family-friendly
freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/2nd Saturday Logo.jpg2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts *CANCELLED2nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts *CANCELLED2020-02-01 17:30:002021-01-09 17:30:00377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 28607377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 286072nd Saturday Celebration of the Arts Watauga County Arts Council, Boone NC *Event Cancelled until further notice* This free, family-friendly event is the opening for four gallery exhibitions. It also features four artist demonstrations (including live music). The Gift Shop is open and refreshments are served.
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Event Date

February 1, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Admission

$35-$45

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift
$35-$45https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lyle Lovett Boone NC.jpgLyle Lovett and his Acoustic GroupLyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group2020-02-01 19:00:002020-02-01 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsA singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
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Event Date

February 5, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Admission

Yes

The mission of A.I.M., under the artistic direction of choreographer Kyle Abraham, is to create an evocative interdisciplinary body of work.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/AIM Boone NC.jpgA.I.M.A.I.M.2020-02-05 19:00:002020-02-05 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsThe mission of A.I.M., under the artistic direction of choreographer Kyle Abraham, is to create an evocative interdisciplinary body of work. Born into hip-hop culture in the late 1970s and grounded in Abraham’s artistic upbringing in classical cello, piano, and the visual arts, the goal of the movement is to delve into identity in relation to a personal history. The work entwines a sensual and provocative vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behavior and all things visual in an effort to create an avenue for personal investigation and exposing that on stage. A.I.M is a representation of dancers from various disciplines and diverse personal backgrounds. Combined together, these individualities create movement that is manipulated and molded into something fresh and unique. “Abraham is a stylish, highly formal dancemaker, but his dances have a touch of real life and grit to them, and it’s that quality that captures our attention.” — Marina Harss, DanceTabs, October 2017
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Event Date

February 5, 2020 7:30 pm

Location

Jones House Community Center, Downtown Boone

Admission

$20

Traditional Cajun Music Comes to the High Country! All the way from Lafayette, Louisiana, Blake Miller & the Old-Fashioned Aces will perform
$20https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blake Miller Jones House Concert.jpgBlake Miller Jones House Indoor ConcertBlake Miller Jones House Indoor Concert2020-02-05 19:30:002020-02-05 19:30:00Jones House Community Center, Downtown BooneJones House Community Center, Downtown BooneTraditional Cajun Music Comes to the High Country! All the way from Lafayette, Louisiana, Blake Miller & the Old-Fashioned Aces will perform an indoor concert in the Mazie Jones Gallery. This talented trio will bring a traditional, but fresh, Cajun sound to the stage, with classic tunes featuring guitar, fiddle, and accordion. These bilingual bayou balladeers are Cajun to the core, providing what they refer to as "comfort food for the Cajun music fan." Those mountaineers unfamiliar with this French-Louisiana style will find commonalities with Appalachian bluegrass and country traditions, but also will be delighted by the infectious rhythms and unfamiliar melodic styles and vocal intonations. $20 per person (40 seat limit) Advanced reservation recommended Concerts begin at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. FOR RESERVATIONS: Contact Brandon Holder (828) 268-6280 or brandon.holder@townofboone.net
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Event Date

February 7, 2020 7:00 pm

Location

Crossnore, NC

Admission

Free

Crossnore Jams are held in the “Meeting House” in the center of town on the first Friday of the month throughout the year from 7:00
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/CrossnoreJam.jpgCrossnore JamCrossnore Jam2020-02-07 19:00:002020-11-06 19:00:00Crossnore, NCCrossnore, NCCrossnore Jams are held in the “Meeting House” in the center of town on the first Friday of the month throughout the year from 7:00 t0 9:00. Jesse Smith provides lively Jam Sessions that are free and open to all. Bring a musical instrument or just come to listen and enjoy the evening with Jesse and friends.
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Event Date

February 12, 2020 8:00 pm

Location

Rosen Concert Hall, Appalachian State University

Admission

Free

Todd Wright Jazz Valentine's Concert Boone NC Treat yourself and your sweetheart to an evening of classic jazz tunes with the sounds of Todd
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ToddWrightValentinesDayConcertAppState.jpgTodd Wright Jazz Valentine's ConcertTodd Wright Jazz Valentine's Concert2020-02-12 20:00:002020-02-12 20:00:00Rosen Concert Hall, Appalachian State UniversityRosen Concert Hall, Appalachian State UniversityTodd Wright Jazz Valentine's Concert Boone NC Treat yourself and your sweetheart to an evening of classic jazz tunes with the sounds of Todd Wright and Friends at this special free performance. The concert begins at 8 p.m. on the Rosen Concert Hall on Appalachian State’s campus. Vocalist Wendy Jones will join the group, which features Wright on saxophone, Keith McCutchen on piano, Andy Page on guitar, Zack Page on bass and Rick Dilling on drums. The program will include “All the Way” by Jimmy Can Heusen and Sammy Chan, “Teach Me Tonight” by Gene de Paul and Sammy Cahn, “I Love Her” by McCartney and Lenon, “Embraceable You” by George and Ira Gershwin, “My Funny Valentine” by Richard Rogers and “Love You Madly” by Duke Ellington.
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Event Date

February 14, 2020 6:00 pm

Location

Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock NC

Admission

$19.99

Stupid Cupid Anti-Valentines Day, Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock Take that Hallmark! Trade in your chocolates and flowers for hatchets and arrows.
$19.99https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/stupid-cupid-anti-valentines-day-mystery-hill.jpgStupid Cupid Anti-Valentines DayStupid Cupid Anti-Valentines Day2020-02-14 18:00:002020-02-14 18:00:00Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock NCMystery Hill, Blowing Rock NCStupid Cupid Anti-Valentines Day, Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock Take that Hallmark! Trade in your chocolates and flowers for hatchets and arrows. Tomahawk Hill is hosting Stupid Cupid, an Anti-Valentine’s Day party, on February 14 from 6-8 pm. Dress “emo” and get a $2 discount on your party ticket! Here’s what we have planned (check back often because we are adding new info almost daily). Tomahawk Throwing (unlimited throws for one hour) Archery Live Music by Cocoa Bat BYOB EMO Costume Contest More! (stay tuned) $19.99 per person A percentage of the proceeds benefits Oasis Shelter. Food will be available at Front Porch Eats.
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Event Date

February 14, 2020 7:30 pm

Location

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607

Admission

$15

Love Letters Appalachian Theatre Valentines Day, Boone NC Perfectly timed for lovers young and old this Valentine’s Day, the Appalachian
$15https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Love Letters Appalachian Theatre.jpgLove LettersLove Letters2020-02-14 19:30:002020-02-14 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 28607Love Letters Appalachian Theatre Valentines Day, Boone NC Perfectly timed for lovers young and old this Valentine’s Day, the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (ATHC) is hosting a locally produced stage reading of the award-winning play “Love Letters” for a single performance at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14 at the Art Deco landmark in Boone. Tickets are affordably-priced at $15 each with reserved seating available for general public purchase beginning Wednesday, January 29th.
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Event Date

February 15, 2020 8:00 pm

Location

Muddy Creek Cafe, Sparta

Admission

Like the dark earth of his Iowa origins, Chad Elliott’s life has served as fertile ground for music. Elliott has turned love, loss, fatherhood,
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chad-Elliott-300x150.jpgChad ElliottChad Elliott2020-02-15 20:00:002020-02-15 20:00:00Muddy Creek Cafe, SpartaMuddy Creek Cafe, SpartaLike the dark earth of his Iowa origins, Chad Elliott’s life has served as fertile ground for music. Elliott has turned love, loss, fatherhood, divorce and homelessness into lyrics. He performs more than 200 shows each year, has cultivated more than 1,000 songs and released his 20th album in October of 2015. In August of 2018 Elliott released his 22nd album, “Rest Heavy.” He recorded “Rest Heavy” at the famed Sun Studio in Memhis, TN with his band, The Redemptions, Website: www.chadelliott.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/elliottmusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/chadelliottlive
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Event Date

August 26, 2021 6:00 pm - November 30, -0001 6:00 pm

Location

Online

Admission

bout the Book: In 2016, headlines declared Appalachia ground zero for America's "forgotten tribe" of white working class voters. Journalists
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#/
 
Event Date

September 16, 2021 11:00 am - November 30, -0001 11:00 am

Location

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Admission

The 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
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 Appalachia”, 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.
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Event Date

September 17, 2021 4:00 pm - November 30, -0001 4:00 pm

Location

Admission

$45 general admission | $40 for Museum members

Join us as we paint inspired by Tom Thompson's "The Jack Pine" in a relaxed atmosphere. Each participant goes home with a finished work of
$45 general admission | $40 for Museum membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/the jack pine.pngCork & Canvas: Tom Thompson's "The Jack Pine"Cork & Canvas: Tom Thompson's "The Jack Pine"2021-09-17 16:00:00-0001-11-30 16:00:00Join us as we paint inspired by Tom Thompson's "The Jack Pine" in a relaxed atmosphere. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art inspired by a famous work. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step by step. Wine, beer and light snacks are complimentary. Cost: $45 general admission | $40 for Museum members (not yet a member? join today and save!) Online ticket purchase is required in advance of the event. There is limited seating available, so register today!
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Event Date

September 18, 2021 10:00 am - November 30, -0001 10:00 am

Location

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Admission

$105/BRAHM members; $120/non members

WHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00PM - 2:00PM IDEAL FOR: Teens and Adults PRICE: $105/BRAHM members; $120/non members ABOUT
$105/BRAHM members; $120/non membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Screen Shot 2020-07-13 at 12.53.59 PM.pngBeautiful Needle Felted LandscapesBeautiful Needle Felted Landscapes2021-09-18 10:00:00-0001-11-30 10:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumWHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00PM - 2:00PM IDEAL FOR: Teens and Adults PRICE: $105/BRAHM members; $120/non members ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Attendees will learn to needle felt a beautiful landscape using dyed wool roving. Using only barbed needles, students learn to turn a pile of fluff into a memorable scene of our amazing mountains. No experience needed and all are welcome. Kits will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their favorite mountain scene to use as inspiration. A complete instruction booklet and resource list is also included.
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Event Date

September 25, 2021 12:30 pm - November 30, -0001 12:30 pm

Location

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Admission

$90/BRAHM members; $105/non members

WHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2021 12:30PM - 4:00PM IDEAL FOR: Ages 14 and up PRICE: $90/BRAHM members; $105/non members ABOUT THE
$90/BRAHM members; $105/non membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/broom.pngMaking a Turkey Wing BroomMaking a Turkey Wing Broom2021-09-25 12:30:00-0001-11-30 12:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumWHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2021 12:30PM - 4:00PM IDEAL FOR: Ages 14 and up PRICE: $90/BRAHM members; $105/non members ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Participants in this session will learn how to make a turkey wing broom. Cull processed hurl, separate the hurl into nine sections, tie sequentially into the shape of a wing, and fasten the handle using broom corn stalks. Included in this session also will be information about the history of broom making, the plant (sorghum vulgare), sources of both broom corn and twine, and other possible types or styles of brooms.
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Event Date

October 4, 2022 11:00 am - November 30, -0001 11:00 am

Location

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane

Admission

$0 Members/$8 Non-members

What are GMOs and should you be concerned about them? In this presentation, Dr. Annkatrin Rose will explain the science behind genetic modification
$0 Members/$8 Non-membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ArabidopsisFlowerMutants.jpegBlowing Rock Garden Club Presents: GMOs in the gardenBlowing Rock Garden Club Presents: GMOs in the garden2022-10-04 11:00:00-0001-11-30 11:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneBlowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneWhat are GMOs and should you be concerned about them? In this presentation, Dr. Annkatrin Rose will explain the science behind genetic modification and address some common misleading claims and misconceptions about their uses, as well as some recent developments in genome editing technology and its applications. The presentation will be supplemented with posters prepared by students from the Capstone course on Genetic Engineering at Appalachian State University.
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Event Date

January 29, 2023 2:30 pm - January 25, 2020 2:30 pm

Location

Ashe Civic Center

Admission

Yes

The Kruger Brothers will return to West Jefferson at the Ashe Civic Center!
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Kruger Brothers Ashe Civic Center 1.jpgKruger BrothersKruger Brothers2023-01-29 14:30:002020-01-25 14:30:00Ashe Civic CenterAshe Civic CenterThe Kruger Brothers will return to West Jefferson at the Ashe Civic Center!
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Event Date

February 18, 2023 5:00 pm - November 30, -0001 5:00 pm

Location

Grandfather Mountain, Linville NC

Admission

Yes

Sunset at the Swinging Bridge, Grandfather Mountain Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/sunset-at-the-swinging-bridge.jpgSunset at the Swinging BridgeSunset at the Swinging Bridge2023-02-18 17:00:00-0001-11-30 17:00:00Grandfather Mountain, Linville NCGrandfather Mountain, Linville NCSunset at the Swinging Bridge, Grandfather Mountain Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunset from the top of the mountain. Your event ticket includes an entire day’s access to Grandfather Mountain, with regular park hours being 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails close at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., all sunset eventgoers should head to the top of the mountain. There are no event ticket discounts for folks who do not want to access the park during regular park hours. Sunset is at 6:12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Due to safety regulations, eventgoers are only permitted to view the sunset from the Swinging Bridge area. The Top Shop gift shop and restrooms will be accessible during the event. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring flashlights/headlamps and wear heavy winter jackets, hats, gloves and rubber-soled shoes. All Sunset at the Swinging Bridge participants will need to exit the park’s gates by 7 p.m. A picture-perfect sunset, unfortunately, cannot be guaranteed.
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