$40, $15https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Paula Poundstone.jpgPaula Poundstone at Appalachian Summer FestivalPaula Poundstone at Appalachian Summer Festival2021-07-03 17:00:002021-07-03 17:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian State University,Boone NCSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian State University,Boone NCPaula Poundstone at Appalachian Summer Festival
TICKETS ON SALE MAY 10!
TWO IN-PERSON SHOWS! 5PM & 8PM (+ LIVESTREAM for 8PM)
Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Time magazine listed Paula’s HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff, as one of The 5 Funniest Stand-Up Specials Ever. She was the first woman, in its then 73rd year, to share the dais with the President and perform standup at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. She was the first woman, in its then fifth year, to win the CableACE award for Best Stand-up Comedy Special. Her second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize for American Humor, the highest recognition of the art of humor writing in the United States. The audio book was one of five finalists for the Audio Book of the Year AUDIE award.
Paula continues as a panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! She is recognized in innumerable lists, documentaries and literary compendiums noting influential standup comedians of our time.
paulapoundstone.com
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/high Country Cars and Coffee.pngHigh Country Cars & CoffeeHigh Country Cars & Coffee2021-07-04 10:00:002021-10-17 10:00:00Hobby Lobby, Boone MallHobby Lobby, Boone MallHigh Country Cars & Coffee
We will meet in front of Hobby Lobby at Boone Mall from 10 to Noon, and will then line up for our cruise on the Blueridge Parkway! Please no burnouts or fast accelerating in the parking lot, or you will be asked not to come to future meets. We are grateful Boone Mall gives us permission to use their parking lot. Coffee and breakfast is available inside at Panera Bread.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Alleghany Sparta Trail Association.jpgAlleghany Sparta Monthly HikeAlleghany Sparta Monthly Hike2021-07-04 13:00:002021-11-21 13:00:00Sparta, NCSparta, NCThe Alleghany Sparta Trail Association (ASTA) offers monthly community hikes. Open to all. Check the Facebook page for monthly hike location and meet up information.
ASTA endeavors to provide pathways for outdoor recreation, promote healthy lifestyles, and connect enthusiasts with nature.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/BeechMountainStreetDances1.jpgBeech Mountain Street DanceBeech Mountain Street Dance2021-07-04 18:00:002021-07-04 18:00:00Beech Mountain Town HallBeech Mountain Town HallBeech Mountain Street Dances
Enjoy a FREE Street Dance on Saturday nights in the parking lot of Beech Mountain's Town Hall & Visitor Center featuring DJ Frank Steele (playing 60s to todays hits). You can count on feel-good music and fun for the whole family until dark! Food and drinks available for purchase.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Ashe County Fireworks.jpgAshe County West Jefferson 4th of July FireworksAshe County West Jefferson 4th of July Fireworks2021-07-04 21:30:002021-07-04 21:30:00368 Ray Hill Drive - West Jefferson368 Ray Hill Drive - West JeffersonAshe County West Jefferson 4th of July Fireworks
368 Ray Hill Drive - West Jefferson. This location, which is the ridgeline between the water tank and cell tower in West Jefferson, is directly across from Mt. Jefferson Road and actually can be viewed from both the 221 side as well as Main Street West Jefferson. The combination of being both a high vantage point along with the parking capability made this an attractive area for our fireworks. We do ask that everyone please view the show from the safety of their vehicles as this property allows the viewing area to be widespread. We will have local law enforcement, fire departments, rescue squad, and parks & rec staff on hand to assist with the traffic and parking. The list of available parking lots include: Ashe County High School, Old Lowes Foods, Wal-Mart, Lowes Hardware, State Farm Insurance, Ashe Civic Center, Skybest Security (Mt. Jefferson Road), Skyline National Bank, Goodwill, Auto Zone, Steve Johnson Auto World, Lifestore Bank (Mt. Jefferson Road), Midway Baptist Church, and Main Street West Jefferson. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (336) 982-6185.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beech Mountain Guided Hike.jpgBeech Mountain Guided HikeBeech Mountain Guided Hike2021-07-08 10:00:002021-09-30 10:00:00Beech MountainBeech MountainJoin the Beech Mountain Buckeye Recreation staff on a Guided Hike on one of the many trails on Beech Mountain.
*DATES FOR 2021 HIKES*
5/27, 6/10, 6/24, 7/08, 7/22, 8/05, 8/19, 9/02, 9/16, 9/30
$40https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Parsons Dance_Photo credit_ Lois Greenfield 2020.jpgParsons Dance at Appalachian Summer FestivalParsons Dance at Appalachian Summer Festival2021-07-08 16:00:002021-07-08 16:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian State University,Boone NCSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian State University,Boone NCParsons Dance at Appalachian Summer Festival
TICKETS ON SALE MAY 10!
TWO IN-PERSON SHOWS! 4PM & 8PM (matinee features special children’s price)
Known for their remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance brings exuberance, joy and passion to any stage. Flawlessly fusing the gestures and movements that comprise modern dance with the discipline and precision of a classical dance company, the company is internationally renowned. Stunning works, like the iconic “Caught,†exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience appeal.
PROGRAM
The company will perform “Caught,†a preview on “The Road†featuring the music of Cat Stevens, and “Balance of Power†(a solo for Zoe Anderson). Other works to be announced soon.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Moses Cone Manor Demonstration- Needle Felt.jpgMoses Cone Manor Demonstration- Needle FeltMoses Cone Manor Demonstration- Needle Felt2021-07-09 10:00:002021-07-11 10:00:00Moses Cone Manor, Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing RockMoses Cone Manor, Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing RockMoses Cone Manor Demonstration- Needle Felting
Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating how she creates her colorful, rich landscapes using wool and a special needle. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.
Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrator works and talks about their creative process!
Call ahead in the event of changes (828) 295-2049, or check our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/shcgmosescone for updates.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Jonathan Foster AMB Boone NC.jpgJonathan Foster at AMBJonathan Foster at AMB2021-07-09 19:00:002021-07-09 19:00:00Appalachian Mountain BreweryAppalachian Mountain BreweryJonathan Foster Concert at Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone NC
Making his own American dream, songwriter Jonathan Foster brings a
roots blend of Folk-Americana music as a recording and performing
artist. He is known for his soulful vocals, acoustic guitar and
harmonica, passionate delivery, and off the beaten path introspective
lyrics. June 2, 2021, marks the release his 5th independent studio
album, Lantern Shade, the follow up from his 2019, release of his
latest album Wildlife (Miracle Mile Records/After Hours Recorders),
which features Bruce Turgon (Foreigner, Lou Gramm, Shadow King) on
bass guitar, Morgan Hannaford (Honeybee, Across The Grain, Muletown)
on pedal steel guitar and dobro, and National Fiddle Hall of Fame
inductee Scott Joss (Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Dwight
Yoakam). Wildlife includes the earworm songs Louise, California
Golden, and a rollicking cover of Bob Dylan's Girl from the North
Country. Foster has spent much of his life traveling, songwriting,
and touring venues across the U.S. with his roots born in the rural
Adirondack Mountains of New York to the second half of his life in
Northern California. In his music and songwriting you'll hear traces
of his upbringing, love of the outdoors, his songwriting heroes,
geographic meanderings, and the character's he's met in between. See
Jonathan on tour in 2021, in a city near you –
www.JonathanFosterMusic.com – .
Starting at $60https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.jpgJason Isbell and the 400 UnitJason Isbell and the 400 Unit2021-07-10 20:00:002021-07-10 20:00:00Kidd Brewer Stadium, Appalachian State University, Boone NCKidd Brewer Stadium, Appalachian State University, Boone NCJason Isbell and the 400 Unit at An Appalachian Summer Festival
TICKETS ON SALE MAY 10!
What happens after an artist has achieved his dreams? That was the major question Jason Isbell was asking himself leading up to the creation of his newest album, Reunions, recorded with the 400 Unit and produced by celebrated producer Dave Cobb. After all, four-time Grammy winner Isbell is at the top of his game. He is widely acclaimed as one of our best songwriters and possesses a devoted audience who have pushed his last two albums to the tops of the charts. 
“Success is a very nice problem to have, but I think, ‘How do I get through it and not lose what made me good in the first place?’†he says. “A lot of these songs and the overall concept of this album is, how do I progress as an artist and a human being and still keep that same hunger that I had when I wasn’t quite so far along in either respect.â€
Isbell’s solution: to go back in time with his hard-gained knowledge. The result is a seamless collection of 10 new songs that delve into relationships with lovers, friends, children, parents, and one’s self. There are rousing anthems that will have stadiums singing along, lyrical standouts that highlight some of Isbell’s best writing to date, moving looks at youth and childhood, a deep dive into the challenges of relationships, and deeply personal songs about alcoholism and parenthood. All of them offer us an artist at the height of his powers and a band fully charged with creativity and confidence. 
More information at http://www.jasonisbell.com/
Instagram: @jasonisbell
Twitter: @JasonIsbell
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.
$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!
$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.
$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.
$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.
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!
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.
