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SUMMARY:7th Annual Apple Butter Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saunders Old Country Store is excited to be hosting the 7th Annual Apple Butter Festival — a free\, family-friendly event happening on Saturday\, October 11th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at: \n3637 Blowing Rock Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC 28645 \nAdmission is completely FREE and the day will feature: \n\n5 live bluegrass bands\nFree giveaways\nActivities for all ages\nAnd the Smoke-n-Shine BBQ food truck on-site serving delicious food all day!\n\nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/apple-butter-festival/
LOCATION:Saunders Old Country Store\, 3637 Blowing Rock Blvd.\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fall,Family,Food,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Shopping
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251012T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160050Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Tonalist Painting with Kyle Buckland
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Tonalism\, taught by nationally acclaimed landscape painter Kyle Buckland. This workshop will guide you through the core principles of this evocative style\, including limited palettes\, close values\, and creating a sense of mood and atmosphere through subtle color variations. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exploring-tonalist-painting-with-kyle-buckland/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251009T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T155523Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Catawba: The Groovy Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join App State’s Dr. Neva J. Specht for an in-depth look at Camp Catawba. This presentation will highlight founder Vera Lachmann’s vision for the camp\, stories about their adventures\, and the importance of the camp to the attendees as they became adults. \nLachmann escaped Nazi Germany to immigrate to the United States. She was a trained classicist\, taught kindergarten in Germany\, and became an academic in the United States. In the summers\, she turned an old chicken farm into a “groovy summer camp” for young boys. \nLess than a mile from the Cone Estate\, the camp sprung up each summer so young boys could learn about Homer’s Odyssey\, hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains\, and discover music and art. Vera and her partner\, Tui St. George Tucker (the camp’s music director)\, ran the camp from 1944 to 1970. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/camp-catawba-the-groovy-camp/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251012T160000
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SUMMARY:Broom Making Demo at Moses Cone Manor
DESCRIPTION:Peter Werner will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian broom-tying\, which is how he creates his whisks\, cake testers\, and large sweepers. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.\nVisitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/broom-making-demo-at-moses-cone-manor-2/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR,Moses Cone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251005T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251005T180000
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CREATED:20250919T151819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T183530Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Fun Food & Festivities!\n\nAle House Pretzels and other apps pair well with any beer!\nFull menu of food offerings available for inside dining + biergarten snacks outside\nStein holding competitions throughout the day\nSouvenir cups\, shirts and more!\n\nPlus our favorite seasonal beer: Blowing Rock Oktoberfest Märzen-style Lager is already on tap and in six packs. \nHead over to the Ale House in Blowing Rock! For a list of live performers see their Website
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/oktoberfest-weekend/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Ale House\, 152 Sunset Dr.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Featured,Food,MAIN CALENDAR,Restaurants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251004T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20210528T182928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T173644Z
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SUMMARY:ASU Home Football Game
DESCRIPTION:App State Vs. Oregon State \nParking Info
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/asu-home-football-game/
LOCATION:Kidd Brewer Stadium\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Fall,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251002T190000
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SUMMARY:Pattern Mapping: Reception
DESCRIPTION:Head to BRAHM as they celebrate the exhibition\, Andrea Keys Connell: Pattern Mapping \nThe event will flow like this: \n5:30 pm – 6 pm Reception with a cash bar \n6pm – 6:20 pm Andrea Keys Connell will be in conversation with BRAHM’s curator of exhibitions and collections\, Ian Gabriel Wilson. \n6:20 – 7 pm The public is invited to explore the exhibition with the artist and BRAHM’s curator. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/pattern-mapping-reception/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T170753Z
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SUMMARY:Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight at Grandfather Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Embrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight\, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours\, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents. \nThe evening begins around the glow of a bonfire at the Woods Walk Picnic Area as night falls. Guests will then have the opportunity to partake in three unique experiences as the group splits up and alternates between the different parts of the mountain. These activities include a trek (via shuttle) to atop the mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, as well as a visit to the Mildred the Bear Animal Habitats for a behind-the-scenes tour in which guests get to experience the mountain in a similar fashion as its nocturnal critters. The tour is conducted using red-light flashlights\, with an emphasis placed on the guests’ sensory experience while getting up close with the park’s bears\, otters\, elk and cougars. An educational focus is also placed on how the animals may use their senses of smell or eyesight to navigate or hunt at night. \nGroups will then descend back to the Woods Walk Picnic Area to gather around the fire\, roast s’mores and hear folktales from one of the mountain’s naturalists or educators. \nHours are 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is open to 50 participants\, and tickets are $40 for general admission or $34 for Bridge Club members. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/creatures-of-the-night-bonfire-delight-at-grandfather-mountain/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR,Night Events,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T170000
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SUMMARY:Sound & Sight: A Collaboration Jack Boul/Robert Trefousse
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Jack Boul\, Self Portrait\, 1985\, oil on canvas. Collection of the artist. \nThe premier of a suite of modern classical music inspired by Jack Boul’s paintings will be held at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum on September 27 at 4 pm. After the concert\, there will be a reception with complimentary refreshments. \nPatrons are invited to come early for a docent tour of the exhibtion Jack Boul: Land\, City\, Home. \nThis inaugural concert will be performed by the Faculty Ensemble of the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University and is open to the public. The music was composed by Roger Tréfoussse who met Jack Boul in the 1960s when he was a music counselor at Camp Catawba in Blowing Rock. Subsequent performances of this music will be performed in Washington DC\, New York\, and Berlin Germany. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/sound-sight-a-collaboration-jack-boul-robert-trefousse/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T185646Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Parkway Service Project at Moses Cone Estate
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: NPS volunteers clear Hurricane Helene storm damage from the Julian Price Campground. NPS volunteer B.Owens \nMoses Cone Estate -milepost 294 (Meet at the Manor House and work the Cone service road area near the Manor House) \nOn Saturday\, September 27\, the National Park Service invites park neighbors and visitors to participate in multiple service projects and a wide variety of programs to mark both National Public Lands Day as well as the one-year milestone of Hurricane Helene’s impacts to the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding region. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event in support of public lands\, and with this year’s NPLD falling on Helene’s one-year mark\, events planned commemorate the park’s continued recovery and the region’s resiliency. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blue-ridge-parkway-service-project-at-moses-cone-estate/
LOCATION:Flat Top Manor\, Milepost 294\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Fall,Family,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Moses Cone,Parkway
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20250707T140711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T141002Z
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SUMMARY:Print Making & Etching Demo at Moses Cone Manor
DESCRIPTION:John Furches will demonstrate print making and etching techniques. 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 demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/print-making-etching-demo-at-moses-cone-manor/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR,Moses Cone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20250806T144723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T144723Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails with the Curator: Jack Boul
DESCRIPTION:This cocktail with the curator will feature BRAHM’s Curator Gabe Wilson in conversation with Jack Boul’s son\, David Boul. Patrons can expect one part gallery tour\, two parts conversation\, and a splash of cocktail party. This event is limited to 15 people. Registrations are required. Non-alcoholic options will be available upon request. \nNon-alcoholic options will be available upon request. \nFree for Members; $8 General Admission \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/cocktails-with-the-curator-jack-boul/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20250519T140218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T183208Z
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SUMMARY:The Denim Ball
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!  \n\nTuesday\, September 23\, 2025 \n \n\n\n\n\nMark your calendar for The Denim Ball at Camp Yonahnoka at Linville Golf Club in North Carolina. Guest are invited to dine\, dance\, bid in silent and live auctions\, and enjoy the gorgeous mountain setting. The annual event benefits Moses H. Cone Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Please check back soon for ticket information. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/the-denim-ball/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Fall,Food,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Non-profits & Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20250903T203557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T203557Z
UID:10004614-1758466800-1758474000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Outdoor Paint & Sip at Westglow
DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, Westglow Luxury Resort & Spa—in collaboration with Let’s Be Artsy—is delighted to present an exclusive Outdoor Paint & Sip experience on September 21\, 2025. This unique event combines Westglow’s award-winning hospitality with Let’s Be Artsy’s signature guided painting sessions\, offering guests an immersive opportunity to create\, connect\, and celebrate amidst the breathtaking High Country landscape. \nEvent Details:\nWhat: September 21 Outdoor Paint & Sip\nWhere: Westglow Luxury Resort & Spa\, Blowing Rock\, NC\nWhen: Sunday\, September 21\, 2025\, between 3:00-5:00 PM\nCost: $75.00 per person
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/outdoor-paint-sip-at-westglow/
LOCATION:Daingerfield’s\, 224 Westglow Cir.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR,Restaurants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T160000
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SUMMARY:Raku Pottery Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:John Turner will demonstrate Raku pottery techniques. 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 demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/raku-pottery-demonstration-2/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR,Moses Cone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250930T170000
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CREATED:20240408T160021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T164814Z
UID:10002062-1756720800-1759251600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch
DESCRIPTION:All throughout September\, guests are invited to join Grandfather Mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission. \nRaptors are birds of prey\, such as hawks\, eagles\, owls and vultures. The telltale signs of the raptor are sharp talons\, a hooked upper bill and keen eyesight. While some raptors remain in place during winter\, most will travel south\, where food is more abundant. Because it sits along the eastern escarpment of the Appalachian Mountains\, and its rocky peaks generate strong thermal uplifts and allow excellent visibility\, Grandfather Mountain is a prime viewing spot for this phenomenon. \nPerhaps the most dramatic visual display comes courtesy of the broad-winged hawk\, which migrates in groups of hundreds or thousands\, called kettles. Those sightings are most common around the second or third week of September. Grandfather Mountain is one of more than 300 Hawk Watch sites officially designated by the Hawk Migration Association of North America. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/hawk-watch-at-grandfather-mountain/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Attractions,Educational,Fall,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20250806T154157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T160725Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Arlee Mains - A Life in Watauga
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Arlee Mains\, Wash Day\, 1997\, acrylic on canvas board. Promised Gift\, Collection of Martha & Terry Satterwhite. \nJune 28 – November 29\, 2025 | Rankin East Gallery \nThis intimate installation of ten “memory paintings” by Arlee Mains (1935–2019) offers a vivid and affectionate portrait of early 20th-century life in the mountains of western North Carolina. A lifelong resident of Watauga County and a self-taught artist\, Mains drew upon family stories\, personal recollections\, and regional traditions to create painted scenes of everyday Appalachian life. Her works portray the rhythms of domestic labor\, childhood mischief\, seasonal rituals\, and communal joy—milking cows at dawn\, dancing on a Saturday night\, or greeting the mailman after a deep snow. Each painting is paired with a handwritten narrative by the artist\, capturing her distinctive voice and grounding these images in lived experience. These stories have been transcribed and recorded by a local community member\, and are available to hear at a listening station in the center of the gallery. Mains’ gift was not just in recalling what happened\, but in conjuring the texture of memory: the smell of lye soap\, the bite of cold air before a sled ride\, the warmth of apple pie after church. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-arlee-mains-a-life-in-watauga/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20250806T152437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T152437Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Mary Lou Higgins - Sibylline Faces
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: MaryLou Higgins\, Remembering\, 1993\, Gesso on canvas\, BRAHM Permanent Collection 2024.007.015\, Photographed by Joshua White \nJune 7 – November 15\, 2025 | Schaefer Gallery \nThis exhibiton presents a selection of ceramic works and drawings by MaryLou Higgins (1926–2012)\, an artist active in North Carolina throughout her prolific career. Best known for her illustrative approach to ceramics\, Higgins worked across multiple media\, creating a body of work defined by intricate draftsmanship and a focus on the female figure. \nA voracious illustrator\, Higgins filled the surfaces of her vessels and forms with an evolving repertory of female faces and figures\, rendered with baroque embellishment and a distinct physicality. Often gilded and highly ornamented\, these works foreground the female visage\, as do the elongated or voluptuous silhouettes of the forms themselves. Her drawing practice extended beyond ceramics into works on paper\, canvas\, and handmade furniture\, where her dense\, gestural approach to line and composition further reveals her interest in stylized figuration. \nHiggins often collaborated with her husband\, Edward Higgins\, who at times constructed the ceramic forms she adorned. The figures that populate her work have been compared to the Sibyls—prophetesses of ancient Greece who were believed to articulate divine revelations in rhythmic verse while in a trance. The exaggerated features and expressive gestures of her figures also recall the stylized bodies of late 16th-century Italian\, or Mannerist\, painting\, suggesting an engagement with historical representations of the feminine form. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-mary-lou-higgins-sibylline-faces/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20250806T150615Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Shape of Color - Understanding Color Theory in BRAHM's Collection
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Anne Wall Thomas\, The Way to There\, 2015\, mixed-media on paper\, 26 inches wide x 30 inches high (framed)\, Gift of Mary Wall Garren in honor of Anne Wall Thomas\, BRAHM Permanent Collection 2024.006.001 \nMarch 15 – December 27\, 2025 | Cannon Gallery \nColor is fundamental to human perception\, yet its nature has fascinated and perplexed philosophers\, artists\, and scientists for centuries. Through observation\, experimentation\, and artistic practice\, they have developed theories to define and manipulate color as both a science and a sensation. From Antiquity through the 20th century\, these evolving ideas have shaped how we see and use color in art and design. \nThis exhibition explores key milestones in the history of color theory through seven case studies\, each centered on a single work of art from BRAHM’s Permanent Collection. Alongside these works\, diagrams and historical models illustrate how color has been classified\, studied\, and understood over time. By examining these varied approaches\, The Shape of Color invites us to consider the ways in which color influences our perception\, emotions\, and the visual world around us. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-the-shape-of-color/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20250806T151553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T152536Z
UID:10004603-1754478000-1760896800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Daingerfield & The Tonalist Instinct
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Elliot Daingerfield\, Landscape\, undated\, watercolor on paper\, 9 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches; Framed: 19 7/8 x 21 1/4 x 2 inches. On loan from The Johnson Collection\, Spartanburg\, South Carolina \nMay 31 – October 19\, 2025 | Fort Gallery \nDaingerfield & The Tonalist Instinct explores the development of Tonalism\, a distinctly American artistic movement responding to early modernist impulses in painting. Emerging in the latter half of the 19th century\, Tonalism was characterized by subtle color harmonies\, soft atmospheric effects\, and contemplative\, mood-driven scenes. Often emphasizing twilight or dawn landscapes\, tonalist works evoke introspective\, serene\, or even ominous atmospheres\, prioritizing mood and emotional resonance over detailed realism. \nCentral to the exhibition is Elliott Daingerfield (1859–1932)\, one of North Carolina’s most celebrated artists. Daingerfield’s connection to Tonalism is reflected in his expressive interpretations of the Southern landscape\, particularly around Blowing Rock\, where he summered for over four decades. His art is distinguished by poetic subtlety and spiritual undertones—qualities highly valued by tonalist painters. Although Daingerfield resisted a single or dogmatic approach\, Tonalism profoundly shaped his artistic evolution. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-daingerfield-the-tonalist-instinct/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,Featured,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20241022T150628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T150628Z
UID:10002916-1730455200-1730653200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Vibrant Landscapes Workshop at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Lyudmila Tomova Clark\, Before the Storm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmbark on a colorful journey into the world of vibrant landscape painting\, where the beauty of nature comes alive on canvas. Led by acclaimed artist Lyudmila Tomova Clark\, a.k.a. Lucy\, this workshop invites you to explore the dynamic interplay of color\, light\, and form\, as you learn to capture the essence of landscapes with energy and expression.\n\n\n\nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/vibrant-landscapes-workshop-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20241016T143821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T143821Z
UID:10002852-1729850400-1730660400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Season Sale at Appalachian Ski Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Alpine Ski Shop’s 27th annual preseason sale begins October 25\,  make plans to come out and take advantage of the huge savings on all your winter needs. \nSlopeside at Appalachian Ski Mtn.\, you will find everything from skis and snowboards to helmets\, accessories\, and children’s clothing\, all discounted up to 70% off! \nMon-Thurs: 10am – 6pm\nFri & Sat (25 & 26): 10am – 8pm\nFri & Sat (1 & 2): 10am – 6pm\nSun: 12 Noon – 6pm \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/pre-season-sale-at-appalachian-ski-mountain/
LOCATION:Appalachian Ski Mountain\, 940 Ski Mountain Road\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20241015T140208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T140252Z
UID:10002848-1729429200-1729443600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:High Country Hurricane Relief at Hotel Embers
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Hotel Embers for an afternoon of music and raffles. All raffle proceeds\, and a portion of food and beverage proceeds benefit the Hospitality House of Northwest NC. Come out for a time of music and community togetherness. Want to support\, but can’t make it? Call ahead to purchase your raffle tickets\, you just might win! \nWebsite \n 
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/high-country-hurricane-relief-at-hotel-embers/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Fall,Lodging,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20241010T183417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T183417Z
UID:10002847-1728640800-1728842400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Mystery Hill - Community Spirit Pass
DESCRIPTION:Local residents can head over to Mystery Hill for a FREE ticket to lift the spirits. It includes the Anomaly Tour\, Hall of Mystery\, Bubblerama\, Native American Artifact Museum\, 1903 Dougherty House Museum\, & Bull Ride Challenge. Gem mining & tomahawk throwing will be for $10+ each instead of $24.95 each. Retail\, food & beverage will be available to purchase separately. People can reserve their free tickets online at mysteryhill.com
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/mystery-hill-community-spirit-pass/
LOCATION:Mystery Hill\, 129 Mystery Hill Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Fall,Family,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231126T000000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20220826T142449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T194802Z
UID:10001242-1700913600-1700956800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:ASU Home Football Game\, Black Saturday & Senior Day
DESCRIPTION:App State vs. Georgia Southern \nTIME IS TBA!!!
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/asu-home-football-game-6/
LOCATION:Kidd Brewer Stadium\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Fall,Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Romantic Getaways
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231125T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231125T083000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20230406T155504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T155504Z
UID:10001574-1700897400-1700901000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunrise from the top of the mountain. Sunrise is at 7:14 a.m. Nov. 25\, 2023\, and park gates open at 6:15 a.m. Due to safety regulations\, participants may only visit the Mile High Swinging Bridge area during the event. The Top Shop gift shop and restrooms will be accessible during this time. A fun family event for Thanksgiving Weekend! \nThis event is limited to 150 guests. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/sunrise-at-the-swinging-bridge/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Attractions,Educational,Fall,Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Romantic Getaways
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20230228T151317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T151317Z
UID:10001535-1700823600-1701021600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Black Friday Sales Weekend at Shoppes on the Parkway
DESCRIPTION:Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway for your Black Friday & After Thanksgiving Sales shopping. There will be live music and deep discounts! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/black-friday-sales-weekend-at-shoppes-on-the-parkway/
LOCATION:Shoppes on the Parkway\, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20231108T191552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T023440Z
UID:10001829-1700740800-1700758800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Meal at Cupcrazed Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Thanksgiving at Cupcrazed Cafe. Let them do the cooking while you relax with family and friends in their cozy dining room. \n***$90.00 Price includes event\, 20% gratuity\, and taxes. \nService will include 4 Courses Family Style: \nAppetizers with Fresh Baked Bread and Herb Butter \nCourse 2 (Choice): Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Lobster Bisque Harvest Salad \nCourse 3: 3 Sides and Stuffing 3 Meats – Herb Roasted Turkey Breast\, Honey Glazed Ham\, and Hanger Steak with an herb compound butter \nCourse 4 (Choice): Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Apple Cheesecake Bourbon Pecan Pie Tart Pumpkin Pie \nCourse 5: Goodie Bag with morning pastry box to go. \n***the menu subject to change on availability. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/thanksgiving-meal-at-cupcrazed-cafe/
LOCATION:Cupcrazed Cafe\, 146 Greenway Ct.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Food,HOLIDAYS,MAIN CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231118T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231118T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20231108T140309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T140538Z
UID:10001826-1700339400-1700346600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:"Language of Angels" at Lees McRae Theatre
DESCRIPTION:An eerie cycle of ghost stories\, set in the cave country of North Carolina. After a young girl is lost in a cave on the edge of town\, there is a Rashomon-like investigation of her disappearance and the fate of those who survive her. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/language-of-angels-at-lees-mcrae-theatre/2023-11-18/
LOCATION:Lees-McRae College\, 191 Main Street\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fall,Girls Getaways,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182735
CREATED:20231012T183721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T183721Z
UID:10001816-1698688800-1698694200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Trunk-or-Treat at Amorem
DESCRIPTION:Amorem is partnering with Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living to host a Trunk-or-Treat! \nIt is located at 287 Bamboo Rd. in Boone and goes from 6-7:30pm.
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/trunk-or-treat-at-amorem/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Halloween,MAIN CALENDAR
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