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SUMMARY:A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 11 years of the Carolina Snowbelles! \nThe Carolina Snowbelles- are a precision dance company formed in 2015 under the umbrella of The Project Dance Foundation\, a movement of dancers seeking to positively impact culture through artistic integrity. Precision dance incorporates tap and jazz styles while teaching skills of teamwork\, self-esteem\, mentorship and community involvement. Their mission is to equip and encourage dancers aged nine and up in this unique style of dance through training and performing opportunities. \nFounder and Executive Director Cheryl Cutlip says\, “The Carolina Snowbelles are a 100% scholarship program and participation is obtained through an audition process based solely on merit.” The troupe has appeared in local parades\, community and theatre performances\, as well as on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and New York City where they performed in Times Square. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/a-carolina-snowbelle-christmas/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Christmas,Fall,Family,HOLIDAYS,MAIN CALENDAR,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251114T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251114T223000
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SUMMARY:Sam Bush at The App Theatre
DESCRIPTION:On a Bowling Green\, Kentucky cattle farm in the post-war 1950s\, Bush grew up an only son\, and with four sisters. His love of music came immediately\, encouraged by his parents’ record collection and\, particularly\, by his father Charlie\, a fiddler\, who organized local jams. Charlie envisioned his son someday a staff fiddler at the Grand Ole Opry\, but a clear day’s signal from Nashville brought to Bush’s television screen a tow-headed boy named Ricky Skaggs playing mandolin with Flatt and Scruggs\, and an epiphany for Bush. At 11\, he purchased his first mandolin. \n As a teen fiddler Bush was a three-time national champion in the junior division of the National Oldtime Fiddler’s Contest. He recorded an instrumental album\, Poor Richard’s Almanac as a high school senior and in the spring of 1970 attended the Fiddlers Convention in Union Grove\, NC. There he heard the New Deal String Band\, taking notice of their rock-inspired brand of progressive bluegrass. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/sam-bush-at-the-app-theatre/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Fall,MAIN CALENDAR,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T200000
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SUMMARY:Tunes at the Trout - Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Head over to The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop to get your tunes fix and hear some live music! Thursdays from 6-8pm.
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/tunes-at-the-trout-thursdays/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop\, 922 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:MAIN CALENDAR,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
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SUMMARY:Valle Country Fair
DESCRIPTION:The annual Valle Country Fair is a sure favorite among locals and visitors. Local food and crafts fill the space\, while musicians and demonstrators entertain all day. Admission is free\, but bring cash for parking and easy shopping. \nTip: If you plan to attend both Valle Country Fair and Woolly Worm Festival on Saturday\, arrive as close to 9am as possible to the event you choose to attend first! Traffic is typically very heavy for late morning and mid-day arrivals. To attend both festivals and best avoid waiting in traffic lines\, attend Valley Country Fair on Saturday and Woolly Worm Festival on Sunday and arrive early at both. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/valle-country-fair-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250519T140218Z
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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:20250919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T210000
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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:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T160000
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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: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:20250814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250814T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series: Music in the Park 2025
DESCRIPTION:Head over to Broyhill Park (173 Lakeside Dr.) for a free concert! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the sounds of local artists in a serene setting. 5-7 pm \nJune 12 – Harris Brothers \nJuly 10 – Smokin’ Joe Randolph \nAug. 14 – The King Bees \nSponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association.
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/summer-concert-series-music-in-the-park-2025/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Broyhill Park\, 173 Lakeside Drive\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250806T203200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T203854Z
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SUMMARY:Carl Ratliff Jazz Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Mast Store Community Room\nSunday\, August 10\, 2025 at 5 PM / Doors open at 4:15 PM\nStandard $25\nStudent $10\nHigh Country Jazz Society Members – Free Admission w/ preferred seating (based on availability) \nAll Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)\nGeneral Admission Seating\n*AppTheatre inclusive pricing combines fees\, tax\, and ticket value at checkout. \nCarl Ratliff\, saxophones; Lovell Bradford\, Sr.\, Piano/Keyboard.\, Lovell Bradford\, Jr.\, Bass;  Malcom Charles\, Drums. \nThis presentation will include jazz standards\, music of Kenny Garrett\, and contemporary jazz. \nLearn more about High Country Jazz Society HERE. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/carl-ratliff-jazz-quartet/
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:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250415T160032Z
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SUMMARY:Helping Hands Concert Series presents: Gary Morris & Presley Barker
DESCRIPTION:All artists are donating their time to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims in the greater Banner Elk area. The concerts are organized by the non-profit Elk River Helping Hands\, with proceeds distributed directly to hurricane victims in Avery and Watauga counties. \nA night of music with country legend Gary Morris\, who recorded five No. 1 songs on the country chart\, and Presley Barker\, a country blues singer and American Idol contestant from nearby North Wilkesboro\, North Carolina. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/helping-hands-concert-series-presents-gary-morris-presley-barker/
LOCATION:Hayes Auditorium\, 191 Main St. W\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250718T153639Z
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SUMMARY:Called to Response: Exploring Mary Lou Higgins with Akal Dev Sharonne
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: MaryLou Higgins\, Remembering\, 1993\, Gesso on canvas\, BRAHM Permanent Collection 2024.007.015\, Photographed by Joshua White \nBRAHM invites performers to respond to our exhibitions in a new program series we’re naming Called to Response. Join Akal Dev Sharonne as she responds to the ceramic works of Mary Lou Higgins’ exhibition Mary Lou Higgins: Sibylline Faces. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/called-to-response-exploring-mary-lou-higgins-with-akal-dev-sharonne/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250723T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
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:20250716T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250625T201724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T201724Z
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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:20250711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250625T192457Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20250706T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250706T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250625T184253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T184253Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250625T182524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182524Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20240502T145547Z
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Competition: 10:00am – 1:00pm\nWinner’s Recital: 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nMusicians compete in all disciplines for a chance to win cash prizes. The competition features a panel of distinguished judges who will provide feedback and mentorship to the contestants throughout the competition\, before announcing the winners. The application opened this past spring to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a music degree program (up to age 26) at a college/university located in 11 Southeastern states: NC\, SC\, GA\, FL\, AL\, MS\, LA\, TN\, KY\, WV and VA. \nFirst Place: $2\,500 + afternoon recital\nSecond Place: $2\,000\nThird Place: $1\,500\nHonorable Mention: $1\,000\nAudience Choice: $500 \nNamed in honor of Mrs. Muriel Rosen and two of Mrs. Rosen’s family members\, Nancy and Neil Schaffel\, the Rosen-Schaffel Competition continues to uphold a legacy of excellence and artistic growth. This event is a cornerstone of Appalachian State University’s commitment to fostering the arts and providing exceptional opportunities for young musicians to achieve their dreams. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/rosen-schaffel-competition/
LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250628T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250625T172909Z
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SUMMARY:Amos Lee - An Appalachian Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Amos Lee released his gold-selling self-titled first album in 2005 and has been known for his association with a long list of collaborators and touring partners\, from Paul Simon and Bob Dylan to Zac Brown Band and Willie Nelson. The force behind such acclaimed albums as Mission Bell and Mountains of Sorrow\, Rivers of Song\, Lee’s recent years have been wildly productive. After 2022’s Dreamland album (which featured “Worry No More\,” a Top 10 AAA hit and his biggest single in over a decade)\, he followed up with two full-length projects paying homage to musical heroes — My Ideal: A Tribute to “Chet Baker Sings” and Honeysuckle Switches: The Songs of Lucinda Williams. Don’t miss Amos Lee live at the Schaefer Center! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/amos-lee-an-appalachian-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Night Events,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250415T154615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154615Z
UID:10004403-1750446000-1750453200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Helping Hands Concert Series presents: John Oates & Jim Lauderdale
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit – Nick Spanos \nThis show features Oates\, who took six songs to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during his years in Hall & Oates\, and Lauderdale\, a country and bluegrass artist who won the 2002 Grammy for best bluegrass album. \nAll artists are donating their time to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims in the greater Banner Elk area. The concerts are organized by the non-profit Elk River Helping Hands\, with proceeds distributed directly to hurricane victims in Avery and Watauga counties. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/helping-hands-concert-series-presents-john-oates-jim-lauderdale/
LOCATION:Hayes Auditorium\, 191 Main St. W\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Summer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20220406T155034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T190649Z
UID:10001070-1750377600-1750636799@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Boonerang Music & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:This family friendly event has free admission. Expect to find live music from over 25 bands at 7 different stages\, an art vendor market with over 60 vendors\, 3 locations for beverages\, and food\, a kid zone\, silent disco\, and activities for all ages! \nOn Friday\, June 20 at 1:00 pm\, the event will kick off festivities. Beer will be available for purchase. Saturday’s activities start at noon and go all day with the final concert ending around 8 pm. The party can continue from 8:30 pm into the night with a silent disco at the North Depot Street Stage\, featuring three different DJ streams. With North Depot Street\, South Depot Street\, and part of Howard Street being closed for the festival\, you’ll be able to freely walk around to the stages\, food and artist vendors\, and other activities with ease! \nWe look forward to seeing you at Boonerang Music & Arts Festival! For full details of the schedule of events for Boonerang Festival\, head over to www.boonerangfest.com.
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/boonerang-music-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Boone\, King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28605
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Romantic Getaways,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250414T160017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T160017Z
UID:10004402-1749929400-1749934800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Dizzy Gillespie Big Band
DESCRIPTION:High Country Jazz Festival presents – Dizzy Gillespie Big Band\nSaturday\, June 14\, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. / Doors open at 7 p.m.\nPREMIUM- $44\nSTANDARD – $36\nAll Seating is Reserved. All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)\n*AppTheatre inclusive pricing combines fees\, tax\, and ticket value. \nDizzy Gillespie Band – The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band is the direct descendant of the impact of Dizzy Gillespie and the tradition lives on\, nurtured by Gillespie alumnus\, executive director and producer\, bassist John Lee. Together they continue to delight audiences around the world with the enduring power and freshness of Dizzy Gillespie’s music. This is the legacy the master would have wanted—and a living tribute from the many extraordinary musicians in this group who exemplify his style\, range\, and commitment. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/dizzy-gillespie-big-band/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250414T155227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T155227Z
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SUMMARY:Catherine Russell
DESCRIPTION:High Country Jazz Festival presents – Catherine Russell\nFriday\, June 13\, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. / Doors open at 7 p.m.\nPREMIUM- $38\nSTANDARD – $32\nAll Seating is Reserved. All Ages (children under 17 admitted with parent/legal guardian)\n*AppTheatre inclusive pricing combines fees\, tax\, and ticket value. \nCatherine Russell – Grammy Award-winning vocalist best known for her stunning vocal approach and interpretive works in blues and early jazz. A native New Yorker\, born into musical royalty. Her father\, the late Luis Russell\, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader\, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother\, the late Carline Ray\, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Sy Oliver. Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts\, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith\, Steely Dan\, David Bowie\, Cyndi Lauper\, Paul Simon\, Jackson Browne\, Michael Feinstein\, Levon Helm\, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash\, among others\, appearing on over 200 albums. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/catherine-russell/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250521T183815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170413Z
UID:10004482-1749812400-1749816000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Dizzy's Business: the Creative Genius of Dizzy Gillespie
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The High Country Jazz Festival \nThis program will provide an overview of the life and creative genius of ground breaking musician\, Dizzy Gillespie. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/dizzys-business-the-creative-genius-of-dizzy-gillespie/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250414T153203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T153203Z
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SUMMARY:Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
DESCRIPTION:Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – Country Music Hall of Famer\, five-time Grammy-winner\, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude\, his first new album in five years\, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters\, misfits and angels\, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. There’s a desert flare to the music here\, a sweeping\, spacious feel that conjures up wide-open horizons and endless stretches of two-lane highway\, and the production is raw and cinematic to match\, tipping its cap both to Bakersfield and Laurel Canyon as it balances jangle and twang in equal measure. While it would be easy for an artist as accomplished as Stuart to rest on his laurels\, Altitude instead showcases the work of a searcher with an insatiable appetite for growth and reflection\, one whose ambition\, much like his keen wit and rich imagination\, only seems to grow with each and every release. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/marty-stuart-his-fabulous-superlatives/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250414T152043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T152043Z
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SUMMARY:Claudine Langille and Fiddlin Al McCanless
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 30\, 2025 at 7 p.m. / Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Mast Store Community Room\nA “Pay What You Can” Event with suggested donations: $5 Students / $20 Regular General Admission All Ages\nClaudine Langille a mandolin and tenor banjo player best known for her work with the band Touchstone and collaborations with Triona NiDhomhnail. Langille is known for her prowess on her instruments\, her powerful song writing\, and her singing voice. She currently performs with the Vermont based band Gypsy Reel. Langille maintains a musical connection with the traditional music of the maritime provinces of Canada\, especially Nova Scotia\, home of her father. \nFiddlin’ Al McCanless is known as one of the most versatile fiddler players in the North Carolina music scene\, adept at old-time\, bluegrass\, and Irish music. A founding member of the New Deal String Band\, McCanless often plays with friend and vocalist Leroy Savage. McCanless spent years as the fiddle player for the Bluegrass Experience\, which won the World Championship Bluegrass prize at the Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers Convention in 1972. MCanless has recorded with The Red Clay Ramblers\, Celtic Jam\, Contentment Is Wealth\, Mike Cross\, and Alice Gerrard. He currently plays with Hindsight\, The Merry Gadflies\, and Stellar Bluegrass with Savage\, Tony Williamson\, and Tommy Goldsmith. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/claudine-langille-and-fiddlin-al-mccanless/
LOCATION:Appalachian Theatre of the High Country\, 559 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250225T172841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T172841Z
UID:10003206-1741863600-1741867200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Music is an important thread in the fabric of our culture.  It is a universal language that speaks to the soul and inspires us to collaborate and contribute to the melody.  To highlight the importance of musical traditions in our region\, the Wilkes Heritage Museum created the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame.  Centrally located in the museum\, the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame exists to showcase and preserve the rich musical heritage of the greater Blue Ridge Mountains from northern Georgia to northern Virginia. The Hall of Fame educates\, defines\, and interprets the history of music and musicians in all genres from the region with exhibits and an annual celebration of inductees.  Wilkes Heritage Museum Director\, Jennifer Furr\, will discuss the creation of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame and how it links our region together. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blue-ridge-music-hall-of-fame-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202112
CREATED:20250225T171644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T171644Z
UID:10003205-1741284000-1741287600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Songwriter Sessions: Zoe & Cloyd at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 6 at 6 pm join BRAHM for an artist talk with musical duo Zoe & Cloyd. In this program they will explore their musical journeys\, expand upon their artistic process\, and share the stories behind the songs. We’ll learn about meaning behind the melodies and Zoe & Cloyd’s unique blend of bluegrass\, klezmer and jazz they call “klezgrass” . \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/songwriter-sessions-zoe-cloyd-at-brahm/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Winter
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