Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Tales at the Hill Mystery Hill Blowing Rock.jpgTales at the Hill Mystery Hill Tales at the Hill Mystery Hill 2022-12-02 14:00:002022-12-02 14:00:00Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock NCMystery Hill, Blowing Rock NCTales at the Hill Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock
Join us at the Dougherty House at Mystery Hill the first Friday of each month from 2-4 pm for Tales at the Hill! Enjoy Jack Tales and traditional Appalachian stories passed down from generations told by storytellers. Admission is included in the price of your Mystery Hill ticket, so you can also enjoy the Gravitational Anomaly, museums, and Tomahawk Hill! Fun for all ages.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/CarolinaSnowbelles2022.jpgCarolina Snowbelle ChristmasCarolina Snowbelle Christmas2022-12-03 19:30:002022-12-04 19:30:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCCarolina Snowbelle Christmas, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
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. A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas is certain to feature something for everyone! From beloved classics like Merry and Bright, Sing and Like This by The Carolina Snowbelles director Cheryl Cutlip, to a zesty new work by Krista Saad performed to a rousing rendition of Man With The Bag. Arctic lovers will delight as penguins come to life in an ice sculpted scene choreographed by Cheryl Cutlip, and, to remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season, guest artists, The Turning Point Dance Company from Wilmington, NC, directed by Cory Smith, will present The Nutcracker Suite Ballet. Join us for this year’s live stage performance and kick your way into the Holiday Season!
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/CarolinaSnowbelles2022.jpgCarolina Snowbelle ChristmasCarolina Snowbelle Christmas2022-12-04 19:30:002022-12-04 19:30:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCCarolina Snowbelle Christmas, Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone
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. A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas is certain to feature something for everyone! From beloved classics like Merry and Bright, Sing and Like This by The Carolina Snowbelles director Cheryl Cutlip, to a zesty new work by Krista Saad performed to a rousing rendition of Man With The Bag. Arctic lovers will delight as penguins come to life in an ice sculpted scene choreographed by Cheryl Cutlip, and, to remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season, guest artists, The Turning Point Dance Company from Wilmington, NC, directed by Cory Smith, will present The Nutcracker Suite Ballet. Join us for this year’s live stage performance and kick your way into the Holiday Season!
$8 per family/free for membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Afternoon Art Club BRAHM.jpgAfternoon Art for KidsAfternoon Art for Kids2022-12-06 15:30:002023-01-03 15:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumAfternoon Art Club for Kids, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay. Each week features a famous artist, book, or theme to serve as inspiration and guidance for the art-making activity.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is required. Registration opens two weeks before class dates. Please reserve one ticket per household and put names/ages of children in the additional fields.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Appalachian Theatre Tour- Boone nc.jpgAppalachian Theatre TourAppalachian Theatre Tour2022-12-07 13:00:002022-12-14 13:00:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre Tour
Each Wednesday afternoon beginning on September 14, the venerableAppalachian Theatre of the High Country will provide staff-led guided tours of their historic facility starting at 1 p.m. The tour includes a walk-through of the venue, insight into the theatre's history, and a 15-minute short film chronicling the evolution of the space and featuring first-hand perspectives. Tourgoers explore the theatre's historical photo gallery, hear stories and anecdotes about the venue and its role throughout the years, and visit the audience and
backstage areas of the newly-refurbished theatre. Tours are free and last approximately 45 minutes.
$0 Members/$8 Non-membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Screen_Shot_2022-10-20_at_5.02.57_PM.pngFace Jugs, Figurals, and Funnies with Stacy LambertFace Jugs, Figurals, and Funnies with Stacy Lambert2022-12-08 11:00:002022-12-08 11:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneBlowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneNorth Carolina Folk Artist Stacy Lambert will take us on a journey through his development as an artist and explore the whimsy that inspires him.
This program is in association with the exhibition Earth & Fowl: Chickens and Other Poultry in Clay currently on display in BRAHM’s Schaefer Gallery.
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/2-2021_Jaki_Shelton_Green_(1)_(1)_(1)_(2)_(2)_(2)_(3)_(2)_(1)_(1)_(1)_(1)_(1)_(1).jpegEkphrastic Poetry Workshop with Jaki Shelton GreenEkphrastic Poetry Workshop with Jaki Shelton Green2022-12-10 10:00:002022-12-10 10:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneBlowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneJoin NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green for this invigorating two-hour ekphrastic poetry workshop designed to expand your experience with art and inspire your writing.
The tradition of engaging with works of art is known in poetry as ekphrasis (the Greek ek for out of + phrasis for expression). We invite you to learn how to use art as a springboard for your own poems, stories, and memoirs.
The workshop is open to writers at all stages of their careers and will offer poets a range of approaches to connect with a work of art in another medium.
$8 per family/free for membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Afternoon Art Club BRAHM.jpgAfternoon Art for KidsAfternoon Art for Kids2022-12-13 15:30:002023-01-03 15:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumAfternoon Art Club for Kids, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay. Each week features a famous artist, book, or theme to serve as inspiration and guidance for the art-making activity.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is required. Registration opens two weeks before class dates. Please reserve one ticket per household and put names/ages of children in the additional fields.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Appalachian Theatre Tour- Boone nc.jpgAppalachian Theatre TourAppalachian Theatre Tour2022-12-14 13:00:002022-12-14 13:00:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre Tour
Each Wednesday afternoon beginning on September 14, the venerableAppalachian Theatre of the High Country will provide staff-led guided tours of their historic facility starting at 1 p.m. The tour includes a walk-through of the venue, insight into the theatre's history, and a 15-minute short film chronicling the evolution of the space and featuring first-hand perspectives. Tourgoers explore the theatre's historical photo gallery, hear stories and anecdotes about the venue and its role throughout the years, and visit the audience and
backstage areas of the newly-refurbished theatre. Tours are free and last approximately 45 minutes.
$0 Members/$8 Non-membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Beavers Our Natural Engineers with Grandfather Mountain.jpgBeavers Our Natural Engineers with Grandfather MountainBeavers Our Natural Engineers with Grandfather Mountain2022-12-15 11:00:002022-12-15 11:00:00Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneBlowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Ginny Stevens LaneBeavers Our Natural Engineers with Grandfather Mountain at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Cassie Petrilla from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation will be giving a talk at BRAHM to share information about the ‘wetland engineers’ of nature. Come learn about the ebb and flow of the beaver population, along with their unique characteristics. Most importantly, discover and learn about their role as an indicator species in the ecosystem.
Frosty Musical AdventureFrosty Musical Adventure2022-12-16 14:00:002022-12-16 14:00:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCFROSTY, A MUSICAL ADVENTURE Presented by The Barter Players at Appalachian Theatre in downtown Boone NC
Frosty tells the musical adventure, a young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life! Can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join them on a thrilling quest through New York City as they discover that the real magic of the Season is Love.
Frosty Musical AdventureFrosty Musical Adventure2022-12-16 14:00:002022-12-16 14:00:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCFROSTY, A MUSICAL ADVENTURE Presented by The Barter Players at Appalachian Theatre in downtown Boone NC
Frosty tells the musical adventure, a young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life! Can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join them on a thrilling quest through New York City as they discover that the real magic of the Season is Love.
$8 per family/free for membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Afternoon Art Club BRAHM.jpgAfternoon Art for KidsAfternoon Art for Kids2022-12-20 15:30:002023-01-03 15:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumAfternoon Art Club for Kids, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay. Each week features a famous artist, book, or theme to serve as inspiration and guidance for the art-making activity.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is required. Registration opens two weeks before class dates. Please reserve one ticket per household and put names/ages of children in the additional fields.
$8 per family/free for membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Afternoon Art Club BRAHM.jpgAfternoon Art for KidsAfternoon Art for Kids2022-12-27 15:30:002023-01-03 15:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumAfternoon Art Club for Kids, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay. Each week features a famous artist, book, or theme to serve as inspiration and guidance for the art-making activity.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is required. Registration opens two weeks before class dates. Please reserve one ticket per household and put names/ages of children in the additional fields.
$8 per family/free for membershttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Afternoon Art Club BRAHM.jpgAfternoon Art for KidsAfternoon Art for Kids2023-01-03 15:30:002023-01-03 15:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumAfternoon Art Club for Kids, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay. Each week features a famous artist, book, or theme to serve as inspiration and guidance for the art-making activity.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is required. Registration opens two weeks before class dates. Please reserve one ticket per household and put names/ages of children in the additional fields.
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.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/The Trailblazers Todd Concert 2022.jpgTodd Summer Concert The TrailblazersTodd Summer Concert The Trailblazers2023-07-29 18:00:002022-06-18 18:00:00Cook Park, ToddCook Park, ToddTodd Summer Concert The Trailblazers 2023
The free, family-friendly concerts are held in Cook Memorial Park in historic downtown Todd NC. All concerts are held on Saturday evenings from 6-8:00 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Large tents will be set up to protect concert goers from sun or rain. Food and beverages are available for purchase. We hope to see you this summer!
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