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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250806T110000
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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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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:20251129T180000
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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:20250901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250930T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250903T120000
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SUMMARY:Down the Path: A Shared Journey of Horticulture Excess
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: The Roethlings marvel at orchids\, photo from VisitWinstonSalem.com \nToday we talk with two plant geeks that met in a garden. Both are now Directors of two prominent public gardens in North Carolina. Adrienne Roethling is the Director for Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden in Kernersville\, NC. Jon Roethling is the Director Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem\, NC. They tell their story and the stories of the amazing gardens they oversee. \nFree for Members and Garden Club Members; $8 General Admission \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/down-the-path/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250905T203000
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SUMMARY:Music on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting)\, the event draws locals and visitors alike. It has grown in popularity over the years and attendance in the hundreds can be expected. A different band is featured every week and performances are from 5:30 until 8:30. A cash bar and lawn menu are available. \nThere is no charge for the concerts and guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and arrive early to secure a spot on the lawn. Please no pets\, coolers or outside food and beverage. Each week a private non-profit organization is featured to educate and inform the public about their cause. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/music-on-the-lawn-2/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Inn At Ragged Gardens\, 203 Sunset Drive\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250906T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250906T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T215128
CREATED:20220826T142834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T143312Z
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SUMMARY:ASU Home Football Game
DESCRIPTION:Lindenwood vs. App State \nHome Opener \n 
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/asu-home-football-game-7/
LOCATION:Kidd Brewer Stadium\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607
CATEGORIES:MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T210000
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SUMMARY:Antlers & Acorns: Darrell Scott with Ben Danaher
DESCRIPTION:Antlers & Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival presents \nDarrell Scott with Ben Danaher\nThursday\, September 11\, 2025 at 7 PM / Doors open at 6:15 PM\nStandard – $45 \nAll Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)\nAll Seating is Reserved.\nSales tax and fees applied at checkout \nWebsite & Info
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/antlers-acorns-darrell-scott-with-ben-danaher/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T215128
CREATED:20250807T141530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T141530Z
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SUMMARY:Antlers & Acorns: Ordinary Elephant
DESCRIPTION:Antlers & Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival presents \nOrdinary Elephant\nMesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017\, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year on the strength of their breakout album\, Before I Go\, and two years later\, they returned with the similarly lauded Honest\, which the Associated Press hailed as “one of the best Americana albums of the year.” \nWebsite & Info
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/antlers-acorns-ordinary-elephant/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T203000
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SUMMARY:Music on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting)\, the event draws locals and visitors alike. It has grown in popularity over the years and attendance in the hundreds can be expected. A different band is featured every week and performances are from 5:30 until 8:30. A cash bar and lawn menu are available. \nThere is no charge for the concerts and guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and arrive early to secure a spot on the lawn. Please no pets\, coolers or outside food and beverage. Each week a private non-profit organization is featured to educate and inform the public about their cause. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/music-on-the-lawn-2/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Inn At Ragged Gardens\, 203 Sunset Drive\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T215128
CREATED:20250807T142717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T142717Z
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SUMMARY:Antlers & Acorns: Mary Gauthier with Jess Klein
DESCRIPTION:Antlers & Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival presents \nMary Gauthier with Jess Klein\nBack for the third time to Antlers & Acorns\, Mary Gauthier is a Grammy-nominated American folk singer/songwriter and author whose dark atmospheres and tales of marginalized people draw on her early experiences with addiction and recovery and growing up gay in Southern Louisiana. \nTickets & Info
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/antlers-acorns-mary-gauthier-with-jess-klein/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T215128
CREATED:20240408T155001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T170051Z
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SUMMARY:Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders\, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before! \nThe evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time\, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home. \nIn-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older. \nThis event is a Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/grandfather-by-night-adventurous-edition/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646
CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Night Events,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T215128
CREATED:20250807T144447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T144447Z
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SUMMARY:Antlers & Acorns: John Moreland with Mando Saenz
DESCRIPTION:Antlers & Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival presents \nJohn Moreland with Mando Saenz\nJohn Moreland – After an impressive 2010s run of albums that earned him a devoted fanbase\, accolades from outlets like The New York Times\, Fresh Air\, and Pitchfork\, and a place in the upper echelon of modern Americana singer-songwriters\, John Moreland has already taken two unexpected turns this decade\, both of which highlight his fierce artistic independence. \nTickets & Info
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/antlers-acorns-john-moreland-with-mando-saenz/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/antlersacorns.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T215128
CREATED:20250507T141029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T181355Z
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SUMMARY:Music on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting)\, the event draws locals and visitors alike. It has grown in popularity over the years and attendance in the hundreds can be expected. A different band is featured every week and performances are from 5:30 until 8:30. A cash bar and lawn menu are available. \nThere is no charge for the concerts and guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and arrive early to secure a spot on the lawn. Please no pets\, coolers or outside food and beverage. Each week a private non-profit organization is featured to educate and inform the public about their cause. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/music-on-the-lawn-2/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Inn At Ragged Gardens\, 203 Sunset Drive\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Spring,Summer
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