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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Anna Buckner: And other Myths
DESCRIPTION:Anna Buckner\, Small Frogs\, 2024\, found fabric on stretcher (24 x 24in.) \nAnna Buckner is a painter in the most expanded sense. An interdisciplinary artist and maker\, she creates compositions at the intersection of textile patterning\, graphic design\, and painting. And other Myths is a body of work that leverages the storytelling potential of quilting within the context of painterly composition and design precision. The works defy easy categorization\, blending the enticing textures and nostalgic palettes of found fabric with the elevated presentation of a stretched canvas. These images are deeply personal yet universally resonant in their spare iconography. \nAnd other Myths speaks to the all-too-human impulse to self-mythologize. To mythologize is to place something—objects\, narratives\, or even ourselves—within the stratosphere of the gods\, a universal framework to make sense of the challenging and unknown. We tell ourselves stories about our actions and their motivations in an effort to understand our choices and\, hopefully\, make wiser ones in the future. Buckner self-mythologizes in these quilt paintings to navigate the complexities of new motherhood\, finding meaning in the both joyful and overwhelming experience of new life and parenthood. Her studio practice is marked by a self-conscious interrogation of the prevailing systems of logic in painting\, language\, fiber\, and education. In this body of work\, she turns that perceptive eye around and onto herself. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibit-anna-buckner-and-other-myths/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:Exhibit - Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:February 15 – August 10\, 2025 | Atwell Gallery \nSarah Vaughn’s Considerations invites visitors to step into a landscape of thousands of carefully crafted glass river rocks. Made using techniques like blowing\, flame-working\, casting\, and laminating\, these fragile stones are stacked and arranged to create an immersive installation that explores how we experience and remember the world around us. Each glass rock represents a moment in time—some tied to personal memories\, others shaped from reclaimed glass\, blending stories of loss and creation. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibit-considerations-an-installation-by-sarah-vaughn/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250701T213000
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SUMMARY:Touch Film - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:In English/Japanese/Icelandic with English subtitles\nIceland\, United Kingdom\, Japan / Rated R / Directed by Baltasar Kormákur / 2024 / Drama\, Romance / 121 minutes \nA romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents\, Touch follows one man’s emotional journey to find his first love\, who disappeared 50 years ago\, before his time runs out. \nJoin us for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock\, as he discusses the movie in deeper context. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/touch-film-an-appalachian-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
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SUMMARY:ARTtalk "Threading Communities" - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:ARTtalk: “Threading Communities\,” Kelsey Merreck Wagner \nIntroducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s artist’s residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District\, Nakhon Ratchasima Province\, Thailand in 2024. Wagner will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand\, on view at the Turchin Center July 3-Dec 6. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/arttalk-threading-communities/
LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King St\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer Exhibition Celebration - An Appalachian Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates\, enjoy live music with Trevor McKenzie and Friends and refreshments\, discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local\, regional\, national and international artists. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/summer-exhibition-celebration-an-appalachian-art-festival/
LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King St\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T213000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Our Country and Community Through Music - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to an inspiring musical event! Faculty from the Hayes School of Music and young musicians from Cannon Music Camp’s 57th season present an interactive concert for all ages. Celebrating Country and Community through Music kicks off the lead-up to the U.S. Semiquincentennial\, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy familiar tunes performed by soloists\, chamber groups\, singers\, bands\, and keyboardists\, concluding with a thrilling full-orchestra finale. This family-friendly concert connects generations\, celebrates communities\, and promises to inspire. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/celebrating-our-country-through-music/
LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250706T213000
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SUMMARY:Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ranky Tanky (a Gullah phrase for “get funky”) are five lifelong friends from Charleston\, South Carolina\, who have established themselves as passionate global ambassadors for their local culture and community\, helping to faithfully preserve the traditions originated by African Americans in the coastal South during slavery that are kept alive through the present day. \nBoth Ranky Tanky and Lisa Fischer are Grammy Award Winning Artists \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/ranky-tanky-with-ms-lisa-fischer/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250708T213000
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SUMMARY:Arze Film - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:In Arabic with English subtitles\nLebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Egypt / Not rated / Directed by Mira Shaib / 2024 / Comedy\, Drama / 90 minutes \nArzé\, a single mother\, takes her teenage son on a journey across sectarian Beirut in search of their stolen scooter\, their only source of livelihood. \nJoin us for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock\, as he discusses the movie in deeper context. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/arze-film/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250709T140000
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SUMMARY:ArtTalk "Mindful Meditations" - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:July 9 at 1pm — Cellist Joshua Roman: “Mindful Meditation”\nCellist\, composer and curator Joshua Roman will discuss “Mindful Meditation\,” a conversation born from a larger project\, Immunity\, which delves into his experiences with long Covid\, the physical and mental work required for his return to the stage\, and how he can help others move beyond their own limitations. Tessa Lark\, Joshua Roman\, and Edgar Meyer will perform on July 9 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/arttalk-mindful-meditations-an-appalachian-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King St\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20240911T135745Z
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SUMMARY:Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Adair will be demonstrating how she creates her large mountain landscapes on a tapestry loom. 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/tapestry-weaving-demonstration/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T213000
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CREATED:20250625T192457Z
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SUMMARY:Joan Osborne & Lisa Loeb - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne\, two unmistakable voices of the ’90s\, team up for a special evening marking the 30th anniversaries of their breakthrough albums — Loeb’s Tails and Osborne’s Relish. Revisit the songs that shaped a generation\, alongside new music and career-spanning fan favorites. Both Tails and Relish were landmark albums that transcended genres\, blending folk\, pop\, and rock with deeply personal storytelling. Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You)” and Osborne’s “One of Us” became defining anthems of the era\, and their impact continues to resonate with longtime fans and new audiences alike. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/joan-osborne-lisa-loeb-an-appalachian-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250625T193322Z
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SUMMARY:39th Rosen Sculpture Walk - An Appalachian Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The nationally recognized Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the university campus for the last 39 years. Join juror Joseph Bigley as he leads the outdoor tour of the 10 sculptures he selected as finalists for this year’s competition. Bigley is the Executive Director of the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center and professor of art at Appalachian State University; he shows his sculpture internationally. The walking tour will culminate at the Schaefer Center with an awards reception and complimentary boxed lunch. \nParticipants will gather outdoors\, at the reception tent adjacent to the Schaefer Center. The Rosen Sculpture Walk will take place rain or shine. In the event of heavy rain\, a presentation by the juror\, including images of the sculptures\, will be held indoors at the Schaefer Center. Event concludes with an awards reception and a complimentary boxed lunch. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/39th-rosen-sculpture-walk/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250720T160000
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SUMMARY:Raku Pottery Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Lynn Jenkins 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/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T213000
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SUMMARY:How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies Film- An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:In Thai with English subtitles\nThailand / Rated PG / Directed by Pat Boonnitipat / 2024 / Comedy\, Drama\, Family / 125 minutes \nA man\, driven by his desire for a multi-million-dollar inheritance\, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However\, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the only one with an eye on the money. \nJoin us for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock\, as he discusses the movie in deeper context. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/how-to-make-millions-before-grandma-dies/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T213000
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SUMMARY:Peabo Bryson - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Possessing a beautifully rich\, almost operatic voice\, two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson celebrates 50 years in music. Viewed in touring and pop culture as one of music’s iconic vocalists\, Bryson has earned two Academy Awards\, two Grammy Awards\, eight Grammy nominations\, five gold albums\, 25 top 20 singles\, and six #1 singles. His newest album\, Missing You\, is his 20th. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/peabo-bryson-an-appalachian-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250708T141711Z
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SUMMARY:How Art can Upgrade your Brain
DESCRIPTION:Science is telling us daily about the incredible power of the brain\, but not about how to tap into that incredible resource. In “How Art Can Upgrade Your Brain” you’ll learn: \n\n\nfascinating and easy to understand information about your brain \n\n\nhow art impacts the brain \n\n\npractical tools and techniques for your brain that you can use in your everyday life. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker \nDiane Alexander’s captivating presentation style has made her an international speaker\, consultant and author.  She brings a wealth of education (graduate degrees in: Psychology\, Business and Neuroscience) and practical work experience to her audience. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/how-art-can-upgrade-your-brain/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250626T165101Z
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SUMMARY:ArtTalk: Alonzo King LINES Ballet - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:July 18 at 2pm — Alonzo King LINES Ballet\nSince 1982\, celebrated contemporary dance company Alonzo King LINES Ballet has collaborated with composers\, musicians\, and visual artists from around the world\, drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions and changing the way people look at ballet. In this intimate chat\, members of the company discuss the juxtaposition of art\, dance and movement. The company will perform on July 19 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/arttalk-alonzo-king-lines-ballet/
LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King St\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250722T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250626T171101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T171101Z
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SUMMARY:The Last Journey Film - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:In Swedish with English subtitles\nSweden / Not rated / Directed by Felip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson / 2024 / Documentary / 95 minutes \nSelected as Sweden’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. When French teacher Lars Hammar retires\, he envisions a delightful “third age” with travel\, wine\, and experiences together with his wife\, Tiina. However\, instead of indulging in life’s pleasures\, Lars becomes increasingly passive and lacking in willpower\, to the great frustration and despair of both Tiina and their son\, Filip. That’s when Filip gets an idea: to take his frail old father to his beloved France and let him revisit the places he has loved most in life. By retracing the same road trip the family used to take when Filip was a child and secretly orchestrating some of life’s most delightful moments\, he hopes to reignite Lars’ zest for life. With the help of Filip’s best friend Fredrik\, some hefty doses of optimism and creativity\, and an old orange Renault 4\, the adventure can begin. \nStay for a brief post-show talkback with film series curator Dale Pollock\, as he discusses the movie in deeper context. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/the-last-journey-film-an-appalachian-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T150000
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SUMMARY:ArtTalk: The 5 Browns - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:July 23 at 1pm — The 5 Browns\nA conversation with the Juilliard-trained sibling piano ensemble on touring\, and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The ensemble will perform on July 23 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/arttalk-the-5-browns/
LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King St\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250626T173053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T173053Z
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SUMMARY:The 5 Browns - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 5 Browns are a classical ensemble consisting of five pianos whose repertoire ranges from beloved concert hall staples to lesser known works. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/the-5-browns-an-appalachian-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20240911T140658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T135442Z
UID:10002488-1753351200-1753632000@blowingrock.com
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/
LOCATION:Moses Cone Manor\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Moses Cone,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Peter-Werner-brooms-demo.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250708T144806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T144806Z
UID:10004581-1753380000-1753383600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Mountains as a Destination
DESCRIPTION:BRAHM invites you to join us on the cusp of the 67th annual Blowing Rock Tour of Homes for an enriching evening of architectural history with award-winning author Peggy Smith. \nMountains as a Destination \nMountain landscapes offer the opportunity for recreation and relaxation\, for embracing tradition and assuming new identities\, for strengthening family bonds and making new friends. As chugging trains and improved roads brought outsiders to the high country\, resorts like Blowing Rock developed a distinctive architecture that created a sense of place and enhanced their appeal as tourist attractions. \nOn the eve of Blowing Rock’s Annual Tour of Homes\, Peggy Smith will (boldly) examine Sun Valley\, Aspen\, and Blowing Rock as cool places to visit\, looking especially at the vacation architecture and identities that mountain recreation makes possible. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/mountains-as-a-destination/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mountainsdestination.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250722T153557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T153557Z
UID:10004587-1753383600-1753390800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka presented by BeanStalk Community Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Standard Orchestra – $24.19 Students & Children Orchestra – $18.66 Seniors – $20.90 Balcony – $29.59  \nAll Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)\nAll Seating is Reserved *AppTheatre inclusive pricing combines fees and ticket value \nRoald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Featuring songs from the classic 1971 film and new songs by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse\, this timeless musical will satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth! Follow the adventures of the 5 winners of the coveted Golden Ticket as they tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious and marvelous candy factory. Charlie Bucket and the other four kids must follow Wonka’s rules…or suffer the consequences.     \nLive Theatre – Musical Adventure –   2 Acts w/ intermission \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/roald-dahls-willy-wonka-presented-by-beanstalk-community-theatre/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/willywonkaappthtr.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250722T153557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T153557Z
UID:10004588-1753470000-1753477200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka presented by BeanStalk Community Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Standard Orchestra – $24.19 Students & Children Orchestra – $18.66 Seniors – $20.90 Balcony – $29.59  \nAll Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)\nAll Seating is Reserved *AppTheatre inclusive pricing combines fees and ticket value \nRoald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Featuring songs from the classic 1971 film and new songs by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse\, this timeless musical will satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth! Follow the adventures of the 5 winners of the coveted Golden Ticket as they tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious and marvelous candy factory. Charlie Bucket and the other four kids must follow Wonka’s rules…or suffer the consequences.     \nLive Theatre – Musical Adventure –   2 Acts w/ intermission \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/roald-dahls-willy-wonka-presented-by-beanstalk-community-theatre/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/willywonkaappthtr.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250722T153557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T153557Z
UID:10004589-1753538400-1753545600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka presented by BeanStalk Community Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Standard Orchestra – $24.19 Students & Children Orchestra – $18.66 Seniors – $20.90 Balcony – $29.59  \nAll Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)\nAll Seating is Reserved *AppTheatre inclusive pricing combines fees and ticket value \nRoald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Featuring songs from the classic 1971 film and new songs by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse\, this timeless musical will satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth! Follow the adventures of the 5 winners of the coveted Golden Ticket as they tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious and marvelous candy factory. Charlie Bucket and the other four kids must follow Wonka’s rules…or suffer the consequences.     \nLive Theatre – Musical Adventure –   2 Acts w/ intermission \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/roald-dahls-willy-wonka-presented-by-beanstalk-community-theatre/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/willywonkaappthtr.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T151112
CREATED:20250708T145309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T145309Z
UID:10004582-1753984800-1753988400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Life Cycle of a River Rock
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn\, Installation view\, Photo: Josh White \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Vaughn’s Considerations exhibition explores the nature of stones\, the memories they keep\, and the stories they tell. To further celebrate this exhibition\, join Appalachian State University Geology Professor Lauren Waterworth as she tells the story of a stone found on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain that records the epic history of an ancient river that flowed through time between two great mountain ranges. \nAbout the Speaker: \nRaised in Western North Carolina\, Lauren Waterworth channels her love for the natural world into her art. Lauren’s paintings are colorful\, impressionistic\, and a little bit dreamy. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/life-cycle-of-a-river-rock/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/considerationsexhibition.jpg
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