Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/BeechMountainStreetDances2.jpgBeech Mountain Street Dance JulyBeech Mountain Street Dance July2024-07-13 18:00:002024-07-13 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.
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The performance runs Tuesdays through Saturday at 8:00pm. The house gates open at 7:30.
Get ready for an exciting trip back in time, to the 18th Century North Carolina high country before and during the Revolutionary War when the 13 colonies threw off British rule to establish the United States of America.
Since 1952, Horn in the West has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans. Loved by young and old alike, Horn in the West is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in the Daniel Boone Park.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Emerald Village Black Light Mine Tour Fall 6.jpgEmerald Village Black Light Mine Tour SummerEmerald Village Black Light Mine Tour Summer2024-07-13 21:30:002024-07-13 21:30:00Emerald Village, Little Switzerland NCEmerald Village, Little Switzerland NCEmerald Village Black Light Mine Tour Summer
Experience the magical world of the Bon Ami Mine at night! On 10 special nights each year we offer guided night-time black light tours in the mine, beginning at dark. See vivid greens, reds, and blues come to life before your eyes!
Black light is the common name for ultraviolet light, which is invisible to humans. Discover a hidden world of beauty at night in the Bon Ami Mine, one of the few places in the world where you can see this rare phenomenon. Extensive deposits of Hyalite Opal and other rare minerals respond with fantastic colors.
This special guided tour lasts about 45 minutes. Bring your camera for some awesome photos! Reservations are required and can be made on our website at www.emeraldvillage.com.
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Enjoy an evening of live music on the front veranda of the Historic Green Park Inn! Bring your own chair and enjoy live music that is local to the High Country. Free and open to the public. Find the current schedule on the Green Park Inn website.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Sugar Mountain Top 5 Summer Outdoor Activities.jpgSugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift RidesSugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift Rides2024-07-14 10:00:002024-09-28 10:00:00Sugar Mountain Ski ResortSugar Mountain Ski ResortSugar Mountain Sunday Scenic Lift Rides
Ride the ski lift up to the top of Sugar Mountain on Memorial Day Weekend and Friday-Sundays through Labor Day. Take a picnic to enjoy the big views and hike out to the rocky summit. Mountain Bike Park open – riders take the lift up and then race down the trails to repeat.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-07-14 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Blowing Rock Concerts in the Park 2021.jpgBlowing Rock Concerts in the ParkBlowing Rock Concerts in the Park2024-07-14 15:00:002024-07-14 15:00:00Memorial Park, Blowing RockMemorial Park, Blowing RockBlowing Rocks Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Family-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 4pm.
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One of the premier Scottish Highland celebrations featuring the largest clan gathering in the world! Celebrate Celtic culture & competition at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/SummerConcertsatFredsGeneralMerchantile.jpgSummer Concerts at Freds Beech MountainSummer Concerts at Freds Beech Mountain2024-07-14 18:30:002024-07-28 18:30:00Fred's General MerchantileFred's General MerchantileSummer Concerts at Fred's Gazebo, Beech Mountain
Enjoy the High Country's finest Bluegrass from your lawn chair FREE of charge at Fred's Gazebo, located adjacent to Fred's General Mercantile.
Some chairs are provided but you can bring your own or a blanket.
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Renowned for his acting work on stage and screen (the Oscar-nominated film Da 5 Bloods and in Shonda Rhimes Scandal), fans of musical theater best know Norm Lewis, the SAG and Tony Award-nominated star, for his booming baritone and the magnetic charisma that has marked every step of his nearly three decades of Broadway excellence.
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The performance runs Tuesdays through Saturday at 8:00pm. The house gates open at 7:30.
Get ready for an exciting trip back in time, to the 18th Century North Carolina high country before and during the Revolutionary War when the 13 colonies threw off British rule to establish the United States of America.
Since 1952, Horn in the West has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans. Loved by young and old alike, Horn in the West is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in the Daniel Boone Park.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-07-15 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees-McRae-Forum.jpgLees McRae Forum Summer Music SeriesLees McRae Forum Summer Music Series2024-07-15 17:00:002024-08-05 17:00:00Hayes Auditorium, Broyhill Theater, Lees McRae College, Banner Elk NC Hayes Auditorium, Broyhill Theater, Lees McRae College, Banner Elk NC Lees McRae Forum Summer Music Series, Banner Elk NC 2024
SHOWTIMES: 5:00 AND 7:30 PM
Monday night shows for 2024:
June 17: Shake Baby Shake (50's & 60's piano)
June 24: Rhinestone Cowgirls
July 1: Symphony of the Mountains
July 8: Believe: A Tribute to Cher
July 15: The Modern Gentleman
July 22: Seven Bridges: Ultimate Eagles Experience
July 29: The Sounds of Soul
August 5: Broadway to the Big Screen with Jenene Caramielo
SHOW INFORMATION: lmc.edu/forum
For questions or to purchase season tickets contact:
Forum Coordinator Elizabeth Roberts at 828-898-8748 forum@lmc.edu
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The inclement weather location is the American Legion Building off of Park Ave.
Questions? Call (828) 295-5222
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The performance runs Tuesdays through Saturday at 8:00pm. The house gates open at 7:30.
Get ready for an exciting trip back in time, to the 18th Century North Carolina high country before and during the Revolutionary War when the 13 colonies threw off British rule to establish the United States of America.
Since 1952, Horn in the West has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans. Loved by young and old alike, Horn in the West is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in the Daniel Boone Park.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-07-16 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Afternoon+Art+placeholder.pngBlowing Rock Afternoon Art ClubBlowing Rock Afternoon Art Club2024-07-16 15:30:002024-12-10 15:30:00Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock Art & History MuseumChildren ages 6 - 10 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay.
Members free / Non-members $5.
Space is limited, reservation required.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/farmersmarket.jpgKing Street MarketKing Street Market2024-07-16 16:00:002024-10-29 16:00:00126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone126 Poplar Grove Connector, BooneKing Street Market is Boone's newest weekday farmer's market, offering fresh produce, eggs, meats, goat cheese, baked goods and value added foods from local farms, many of which, you won't see anywhere else in Watauga county. Local artists include scroll art and baskets, photography, tye dye, and organic skincare. There's music, special events, and food trucks too!
King Street Market is at 126 Poplar Grove Connector, just past Galileo's off King Street in downtown Boone.
$5https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Classic Films App Theatre.jpgClassic Films @the App!Classic Films @the App!2024-07-16 19:00:002024-12-17 19:00:00Appalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCAppalachian Theatre, Downtown Boone NCClassic Films at Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone every Tuesday for $6! Find current films playing on the theatre website.
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The performance runs Tuesdays through Saturday at 8:00pm. The house gates open at 7:30.
Get ready for an exciting trip back in time, to the 18th Century North Carolina high country before and during the Revolutionary War when the 13 colonies threw off British rule to establish the United States of America.
Since 1952, Horn in the West has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans. Loved by young and old alike, Horn in the West is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in the Daniel Boone Park.
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Artists in Residence Edgewood Cottage Blowing Rock 2024.jpgWeekly Art Shows Artists in ResidenceWeekly Art Shows Artists in Residence2024-07-17 10:00:002024-09-08 10:00:00Edgewood Cottage, Blowing RockEdgewood Cottage, Blowing RockWhen you come to the weekly art shows at the Edgewood Cottage, you'll see many of the artists creating their art, either on the Porch or in this intimate historic Cottage. Artists in Residence work can include, but isn't limited to, oil painting, watercolor, ceramics, photography, folk art, acrylics, wood working and fiber art. You can purchase quality original art for virtually every interest and budget.
2024 Schedule:
-May 27- June 2:
Skip Sickler, Photography + Morgan McCarver, Ceramics
- June 3-9:
Waitsel Smith, Painting + Kathryn Regel, Mixed Media
- June 10- June 16:
Paul Hunter Speagle, Oil + Patrick Richardson, Oil
- June 17- June 23:
Pat Chesire, Photography + Amalia Yosefa, Painting
- June 24 - 30:
Theresa Gloster, Folkart + Pat Miller, Fiber Art
- July 1- 7:
Earl Davis, Painting + Thomas Rowell, Photography
- July 8-14:
Ricky Evans, Painting and Photography + Bobbie Kelly, Painting and pastels
- July 15-21:
Frederick Craig Franz, Painting + Gina Marrale, Painting
- July 22-28:
Susan March Payne, Painting and quilts + Lonnie Webster, Photography
- July 29- August 4:
Jack Hamrick, Painting + Joann Pippin, Painting
- August 5-11:
Blue Ridge Fiber Guild, Fiber + Alysa Cantor, Ceramics
- August 12-18:
Scott Ballard, Painting + Randi Robeson, Painting
- August 19-25:
Brad Gates, Pointillism + Lee Harper, Painting
- August 26- Sept 1:
Jim Magruder, Photography + Sue Wilders, Painting
- September 2-8:
Lucas Hundley, Woodworking + Crystal Hurt, Painting, Shadowbox Art
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Shipley Farms Cattle Check.jpgShipley Farms TourShipley Farms Tour2024-07-17 11:00:002024-09-25 11:00:00Shipley Farms, Boone NCShipley Farms, Boone NCJoin us for a 45 minute Shipley Farms Tour to learn what makes our products stand out, and see first hand how responsible farming practices make all the difference for our animals, our environment, and the flavor of our beef. Travel back in time through our history of farming in the Appalachians, and learn about how its been done for over 150 years!
TOUR RATES:
Adult (12 and Above) $15
Senior and Military $13
Children (4 - 12) $8
Children (Under 4) Free
Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Boone NC Drum Circle.jpgBoone NC Drum CircleBoone NC Drum Circle2024-07-17 17:30:002024-08-28 17:30:00Jones House, Downtown BooneJones House, Downtown BooneBoone NC Drum Circle
A weekly event (weather permitting) centered on rhythm and movement at The Jones House in downtown Boone. People of all ages and musical abilities can come together in a safe space for fun collective improvisation.
"BYOD" - Bring Your Own Drum - or other instruments you can dance and groove with. The circle starts promptly at 5:30. Potential "after party" at Jimmy Smith or Durham Park for those interested in continuing beyond 7:30.