Freehttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Historic Walking Tour.jpgLees McRae Historic Walking TourLees McRae Historic Walking Tour2019-07-08 12:30:002019-07-17 12:30:00Lees-McRae College, Banner ElkLees-McRae College, Banner ElkThe aim of these daily tours is to uncover the history of and unveil a new side to many of the most notable places in downtown Banner Elk.
Each walking tour starts at Hayes Auditorium and features a variety of interesting stops along the way. You will learn about locations such as: Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, grave site of Edgar Tufts, Historic Commons at Lees-McRae College, original Grace Hospital, and much more.
Tours are free and last approximately 45 minutes. Registration for the tours takes place at the Hayes Auditorium box office. Dates and times are as follows:
Monday, July 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 12 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 13 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, July 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m.
$18-$38https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Summer Theatre From the Mountaintops.jpgFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts StoryFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts Story2019-07-14 19:00:002019-07-17 19:00:00Lees McRae CollegeLees McRae CollegeFrom The Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story celebrates
local heritage. The show will premiere July 11 with additional performances July 12, 13, and 16 at 7 p.m.
and afternoon shows July 14, 16, and 17 at 2 p.m.
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What did Banner Elk, North Carolina, look like in the 1890s? With the vision of a young seminary student,
one tiny town gained a church, a college, an orphanage, and a hospital. The musical, written by Janet
Barton Speer, with songs and lyrics by John Thomas Oaks and Tommy Oaks, tells the story of
Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Edgar Tufts.
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Tufts first came to the region as a seminary student to organize a church, but his love and admiration for
the mountain people called him back to an extraordinary life of service that forever changed the
complexion of the area. With remarkable purpose, Tufts founded a number of institutions that continue to
serve today: the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, Lees-McRae College, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and
Grandfather Home for Children.
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In addition to the show this summer, the Town of Banner Elk and the institutions he founded will celebrate
his life in a variety of ways. Learn more at bannerelk.com/heritage-celebration .
FREEhttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/broyhill.jpgMonday Night Concert SeriesMonday Night Concert Series2019-07-15 19:00:002019-07-29 19:00:00Broyhill ParkBroyhill ParkThe Town of Blowing Rock sponsors a free music concert on Monday nights called the Monday Night Concert Series.
Musical acts for 2018 are:
July 2nd -Vocalist Amy Marie Young and Friends
July 9th -Jazz Guitarist Andy Page and Friends
July 16th -Vocalist Amy Marie Young and Friends
July 23rd -Opera Singer David Clark and Friends
July 30th -Vocalist Amy Marie Young and Friends
Broyhill Park in Blowing Rock off of Clark Street
Alternative weather location is the American Legion Building
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort
$18-$38https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Summer Theatre From the Mountaintops.jpgFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts StoryFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts Story2019-07-15 19:00:002019-07-17 19:00:00Lees McRae CollegeLees McRae CollegeFrom The Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story celebrates
local heritage. The show will premiere July 11 with additional performances July 12, 13, and 16 at 7 p.m.
and afternoon shows July 14, 16, and 17 at 2 p.m.
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What did Banner Elk, North Carolina, look like in the 1890s? With the vision of a young seminary student,
one tiny town gained a church, a college, an orphanage, and a hospital. The musical, written by Janet
Barton Speer, with songs and lyrics by John Thomas Oaks and Tommy Oaks, tells the story of
Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Edgar Tufts.
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Tufts first came to the region as a seminary student to organize a church, but his love and admiration for
the mountain people called him back to an extraordinary life of service that forever changed the
complexion of the area. With remarkable purpose, Tufts founded a number of institutions that continue to
serve today: the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, Lees-McRae College, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and
Grandfather Home for Children.
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In addition to the show this summer, the Town of Banner Elk and the institutions he founded will celebrate
his life in a variety of ways. Learn more at bannerelk.com/heritage-celebration .
$18-$38https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Summer Theatre From the Mountaintops.jpgFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts StoryFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts Story2019-07-16 19:00:002019-07-17 19:00:00Lees McRae CollegeLees McRae CollegeFrom The Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story celebrates
local heritage. The show will premiere July 11 with additional performances July 12, 13, and 16 at 7 p.m.
and afternoon shows July 14, 16, and 17 at 2 p.m.
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What did Banner Elk, North Carolina, look like in the 1890s? With the vision of a young seminary student,
one tiny town gained a church, a college, an orphanage, and a hospital. The musical, written by Janet
Barton Speer, with songs and lyrics by John Thomas Oaks and Tommy Oaks, tells the story of
Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Edgar Tufts.
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Tufts first came to the region as a seminary student to organize a church, but his love and admiration for
the mountain people called him back to an extraordinary life of service that forever changed the
complexion of the area. With remarkable purpose, Tufts founded a number of institutions that continue to
serve today: the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, Lees-McRae College, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and
Grandfather Home for Children.
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In addition to the show this summer, the Town of Banner Elk and the institutions he founded will celebrate
his life in a variety of ways. Learn more at bannerelk.com/heritage-celebration .
$10https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Perfect Strangers Appalachian Summer Fesival.jpgPerfect StrangersPerfect Strangers2019-07-17 19:00:002019-07-17 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsPre-film talk with Dr. John Pfeifer begins at 7pm, with the film beginning at approximately 7:30pm.
In Spanish with English subtitles
Perfect Strangers is a worldwide cinematic and cultural phenomenon that explores the role of technology and its impact on personal relationships. All in all, the script for Perfect Strangers has been remade nine times since the original 2016 Italian film including versions from Greece, Spain, Turkey, Israel, and now Mexico. Tapping into our cell phone-obsessed zeitgeist, seven long-time friends meet for an intimate dinner party during a lunar eclipse. When the hostess suggests a party game in which the attendees place their cellphones in the center of the dining room table and agree to make all calls and texts public, secrets and lies abound, forcing the participants to question how much they really know about each other.
“. . . a wild and entertaining ride into the darker side of technology and the ominous ways in which we are letting our cell phones not only control us, but to also define us.†-Reel reviews
“Perfect Strangers is a deliciously dark comedy from Mexico. . . Caro approaches the material almost like a thriller . . .The camera seems to be in constant motion; a smart move that prevents the action from feeling stage-bound. The Rodrigo Dávila score pulsates, adding tension and a mysterious sense of urgency to the proceedings.†-USA Today
Directed by Manolo Caro
Starring: Cecilia Suarez, Bruno Bichir, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Mariana Trevino
Mexico; Rated R; Directed by Manolo Caro (2018); 97 minutes
$18-$38https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lees McRae Summer Theatre From the Mountaintops.jpgFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts StoryFrom the Mountaintop: Edgar Tufts Story2019-07-17 19:00:002019-07-17 19:00:00Lees McRae CollegeLees McRae CollegeFrom The Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story celebrates
local heritage. The show will premiere July 11 with additional performances July 12, 13, and 16 at 7 p.m.
and afternoon shows July 14, 16, and 17 at 2 p.m.
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What did Banner Elk, North Carolina, look like in the 1890s? With the vision of a young seminary student,
one tiny town gained a church, a college, an orphanage, and a hospital. The musical, written by Janet
Barton Speer, with songs and lyrics by John Thomas Oaks and Tommy Oaks, tells the story of
Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Edgar Tufts.
Â
Tufts first came to the region as a seminary student to organize a church, but his love and admiration for
the mountain people called him back to an extraordinary life of service that forever changed the
complexion of the area. With remarkable purpose, Tufts founded a number of institutions that continue to
serve today: the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, Lees-McRae College, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and
Grandfather Home for Children.
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In addition to the show this summer, the Town of Banner Elk and the institutions he founded will celebrate
his life in a variety of ways. Learn more at bannerelk.com/heritage-celebration .
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chetola Oyster Night.jpgOysters & The Lucky StrikesOysters & The Lucky Strikes2019-07-18 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 Nights2019-07-19 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.
$50https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Chris Botti Appalachian Summer Festival.jpgChris BottiChris Botti2019-07-19 20:00:002019-07-19 20:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing Arts
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Multi Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti returns to the festival for a dazzling evening of music, ranging from jazz to pop to rock. For over two decades, this brilliant bandleader and born showman has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist.
Botti’s mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries.
https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/ChetolaBonfireNightsBlowing Rock - Copy.jpgBonfire NightBonfire Night2019-07-20 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.
Tickets – $5 – $20($18 advance)https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Mountain Home Music Piano Man of the Blue RIdge.jpgMountain Home Music Piano Man of the Blue RidgeMountain Home Music Piano Man of the Blue Ridge2019-07-20 19:30:002019-07-20 19:30:00Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607Harvest House Performing Arts Venue 247 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607Mountain Home Music Piano Man of the Blue Ridge: The Jeff Little Trio
With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity.
Little’s involvement with fiddle tunes, old time country, and traditional blues dates to his growing up in Boone, North Carolina, where his family owned music shop was a regular gathering place for musicians who would just stop by to pick a few tunes. At an early age Jeff would regularly sit in with many of the musicians from the region, including one of America’s most influential musicians: Doc Watson. These influences helped shape Jeff’s approach to the piano which is based on these deep musical traditions. But there is also an echo of more contemporary mountain tradition in Jeff’s performances.
Today, Jeff and his trio stay busy traveling the country performing concerts with an energy and dedication to their music that is evident at every show. Performances include The Smithsonian Institution, The National Folk Festival, American Piano Masters, Merlefest, and many festivals, performing arts centers, colleges and music venues throughout the US. He has also taken his traditional piano style around the world on U.S. government goodwill tours, performing in Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Oman, France and Tanzania. Jeff has released four CDs, and been featured on National Public Radio and PBS many times. In 2014 Jeff was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame.
Steve Lewis:
Steve Lewis is an award winning guitar and banjo player from Todd NC and is one of the most respected acoustic musicians in the country. Steve is well known for his flat picking on guitar and his mastery of the five string banjo. Steve has won many championships for his guitar
$60https://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Lily Tomlin Appalachian Summer Festival.jpgLily TomlinLily Tomlin2019-07-20 20:00:002019-07-20 20:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsLily Tomlin, one of America's foremost comediennes, returns to the festival for an unforgettable night of smart humor and laughter. Bringing more than a dozen of her most memorable characters to the stage— from Frankie, of the Netflix’s hit show, to Ernestine and Edith Ann— the show will provide comical insights and witty observations about the human condition.
Tomlin continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, video, and social media. Throughout her extraordinary career, Tomlin has received numerous awards, including: seven Emmys; a Tony for her one woman Broadway show, Appearing Nitely; a second Tony for Best Actress, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics’ Circle Award for her one woman performance in Jane Wagner’s The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe; a CableAce Award for executive producing the film adaptation of The Search; a Grammy for her comedy album, This is a Recording as well as nominations for her subsequent albums Modern Scream, And That's the Truth, and On Stage; and two Peabody Awards—the first for the ABC television special, Edith Ann’s Christmas (Just Say Noël), and the second for narrating and executive producing the HBO film, The Celluloid Closet.
In 2003, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and, in December 2014, was the recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in Washington DC.
Yeshttps://highcountryhost.com/images/events/Old Crow Medicine Show.jpgOld Crow Medicine ShowOld Crow Medicine Show2019-11-17 19:00:00-0001-11-30 19:00:00Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsSchaefer Center for the Performing ArtsMore than 20 years ago, the Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show began busking on street corners in New York and Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, NC, where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, a catalyst in launching the Grammy-winning career they enjoy today.
Rolling Stone Magazine praises the band’s ability to “marry old-time string music and punk swagger.†This boundless energy and spirit have earned them the honor of being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and has won two Grammy Awards: Best Folk Album for Remedy (2014) and Best Long Form Music Video for Big Easy Express (2013). Additionally, their classic single, “Wagon Wheel,†received the RIAA’s Platinum certification in 2013 for selling over 1,000,000 copies.
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
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/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.
