Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link.
Blowing Rock School is hosting a new annual event with its first-ever Rocket Run on May 24, 2024 from 3 to 6pm at Davant Field. As a start to the summer, the fun-run style event will include a bubble run, food trucks, music, games, bounce houses, a photo booth and more.
Need a little added sparkle in your life? Fair Hair Flare is here to do just that. Add a little sparkle to your hair with options for every budget. Appointments are appreciated, but walk ups will be welcome as well!
We will roll at 9am on Saturday, June 15th from the Mortimer Campground Picnic Area, 8384 NC-90, Collettsville, NC 28611.
We will roll at 9am on Saturday, July 20th from the Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Parking is $5 and you can pay at the donation boxes located around the park.
Richard Louv is a journalist and author of 10 books, including “Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives – and Save Theirs,” “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” and “The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age.”
We will roll at 9am on Saturday, August 10th from Old Cove Creek School, 207 Dale Adams Road; Sugar Grove, NC 28679.
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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.
This exhibition celebrates the artists behind beloved children’s books of the mid-20th century, offering a glimpse into the creative process of illustration and storytelling.
The Easter Bunny is heading to Tweetsie Railroad Easter weekend. Bunny hop along with the Easter Bunny during Diamond Lil’s Can-Can Revue shows in the Tweetsie Palace. After the show, the Easter Bunny will be available for a meet, greet, and photos.
Bring the whole family out for a day full of supporting small businesses and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Blowing Rock. With over 30 vendors to shop from, an array of beverages