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Exhibit: Uncommon Volumes: Sculptural Selections from Studio Glass in the Region

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This exhibition draws together more recent works from the past 30 years that illustrate continued experimentation in sculptural glass. Ranging from the decidedly abstract to figural studies, these examples constitute only a small cross-section of the varied strategies deployed by artists as they continue to push and shape the medium to meet the needs of their own studio practices.

Free Entry

Exhibit: Coast to Coast: Contrasts & Shared Values Across American Impressionism

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Presented in the Rankin West Gallery at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Coast to Coast draws connections across impressionist painting as it was practiced on opposite sides of America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on the artists who made the journey—some permanently and some temporarily—and how the relationships that emerged between them led to a dynamic and often divergent approach to plein-air painting.

Free Admission

Exhibit: Earth & Fowl: Ceramic Poultry

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The ceramic objects found in this exhibition are obviously of a kind. Birds have long been a common subject for sculptural objects meant for the home. In particular, domestic poultry—ducks, geese, guineas, pigeons, and turkeys, with chickens chief among them—are animals that have been deeply integrated into our visual culture.

Free
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Lantern Farm – Halloweentime

Lantern Farm Doe Meadows Dr., West Jefferson, NC, United States

Corn Maze & Pumpkin picking experience! 

Join Lantern Farm from Mid September to late October and enjoy autumn along the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Halloweentime fall event.  This year they have added a 4 acre corn maze.

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Mystery Hill: Attack on the Hill

Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Join Mystery Hill, the Underwood family, and staff as we defend the property against an alien invasion! Tickets on sale now!

$19.95

Mast Store Americana Music Series at App Theatre

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

The Tommy Emmanuel concert is part of the recently-announced Mast Store Americana Music Series on the Doc Watson Stage of the Appalachian Theatre. This series is intended to be an […]

$44

Beech Mountain: Family Fall Flannel Fest and Leaf Looker Hayride

Buckeye Recreation Center 1330 Pine Ridge Rd., Beech Mountain, NC, United States

Head on over to Family Fall Flannel Fest and Leaf Looker Hayride for: Hayrides, apple cider, logger games, pie bake off, and more activities! Don't forget to wear your flannel! 

Free Entry

Festival of the Frescoes

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 120 Glendale School Rd., Glendale Springs, NC, United States

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - Home of Ben Long's fresco, The Last Supper Children's activities, vendors, silent auction, music, Granny's Attic, Bakery Booth, Arts & Crafts For more info call: […]

Mast Store Americana Music Series at App Theatre

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Folk legend Pete Seeger said, “John McCutcheon is not only one of the best musicians in the USA, but also a great singer, songwriter, and song leader. And not just […]

$25

BRAHM: Open House

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

BRAHM is hosting an open house this Fall to celebrate the Museum. Head over and chat with docents, meet the new director, and see Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance before it ends! Light refreshments including a cash bar will be available.

Free Entry

Artisan Market at Tanger

Tanger Outlets 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC

Take home your own little piece of Blowing Rock from Tanger's new Handcrafted Art Walk at the Shoppes on the Parkway, a local artisan market held the first Friday and […]

Free

BRAHM: Life and Times of Louis Armstrong

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join App State’s Todd Wright for an exciting examination of Louis Armstrong — famed trumpeter and vocalist and one of the most influential figures in jazz.

Free

Jim Lauderdale at The App Theatre

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

At any given time, you’re likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. And if he’s not actively crafting new music, he’s certainly thinking about it.

$20 – $25

ASU Home Football Game

Kidd Brewer Stadium 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

App State vs. Old Dominion  

Black Friday Weekend at Tanger

Tanger Outlet Courtyard 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Road, Blowing Rock, NC

WEATHER PERMITTING Enjoy live music, Artisan Market, Mookie’s Kettle Korn, Sidewalk Sales, Chalk Art, Courtyard Games and more as Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock celebrates style, savings, and the beginning of […]

Free

Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town

Memorial Park 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC

Blowing Rock’s Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town celebration is an annual holiday event that you are sure to love. Join us for hot chocolate, caroling, and […]

FREE

Tweetsie Christmas

Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Select evenings in November and December. See park website for dates, TBA soon. Head to the mountains of North Carolina to celebrate the holiday season as Tweetsie Railroad transforms into […]

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3rd Annual Artisan Holiday Market at Mustard Seed Market

This Holiday Market will include local crafts such as, ceramics, cupcakes, woodwork, candles, jewelry, and more! The Mustard Seed will also have a full selection of Holiday décor, gifts, Christmas trees, Holiday wreaths, garlands, and ornaments.

Free Entry

Anniversary Weekend at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Join ASM the first weekend in December for their Anniversary Celebration, where they roll back ticket prices and offer both Saturday & Sunday Day Sessions for only $10!

$10

Contra Dance at The American Legion

American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to the American Legion building in Blowing Rock for a good old fashioned Contra Dance. There will be a workshop prior to the dance.

$8 – $10

Anniversary Weekend at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Join ASM the first weekend in December for their Anniversary Celebration, where they roll back ticket prices and offer both Saturday & Sunday Day Sessions for only $10!

$10

BRAHM: Face Jugs, Figurals, and Funnies: Stacy Lambert

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

North Carolina Folk Artist Stacy Lambert will take BRAHM on a journey through his development as an artist and explore the whimsy that inspires him.

This program is in association with the exhibition Earth & Fowl: Chickens and Other Poultry in Clay currently on display in BRAHM’s Schaefer Gallery.

$8

Blowing Rock Holiday Stroll

Downtown Blowing Rock 132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join us in Blowing Rock for the Holiday Stroll, a celebration of winter and the Christmas season in December. It’s like a town-wide holiday open house! Shops are open late, many with special deals just for the season!

Free Entry

Karaoke Night at El Rincon

El Rincon 870 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head over to El Rincon on Friday 12/09 after the Holiday Stroll and enjoy a night of festive drinks and Karaoke!

Free Entry

Red Bull Rail Yard at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

App Ski is excited to announce Red Bull Rail Yard is coming to App Ski Mtn. on December 10th and 11th. Head out and watch as the best snowboarders in the world put their creativity and skills to the test in an incomparable rail garden!

BRAHM: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head to BRAHM to join NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green for this invigorating two-hour ekphrastic poetry workshop designed to expand your experience with art and inspire your writing.

Registration Required

BRAHM: Beavers: Our Natural Engineers with Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Cassie Petrilla from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation will be giving a talk at BRAHM to share information about the ‘wetland engineers’ of nature. Come learn about the ebb and flow of the beaver population, along with their unique characteristics.

$8
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Frosty: A Musical Adventure at Appalachian Theatre

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

“Frosty” tells the musical adventure of a young orphan named Billy who discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life.

$8 – $10
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Blowing Rock School Auditorium Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

Head down to the Blowing Rock School Auditorium and see Blue Ridge Community Theatre's production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! 

$10 – $20

Christmas Day Skiing at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Appalachian Ski Mountain's slopes will be open from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 25. The day will serve as a fundraiser for Appalachian Ski Mtn’s ski patrol. Customers who purchase their tickets online before midnight on Dec. 24 will receive a 50 percent discount!

$36.50 – $73

Appalachian Ski Mountain: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Grab a ski or skate reservation and ring in the new year right. Reserve your spot for the firework show and torchlight skiing! The cafeteria will be serving up delicious breakfast food too!

$59 – $80

New Year’s Day Sunrise at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC

Head to Grandfather Mountain and ring in an epic New Year on Sunday, Jan. 1, with the first sunrise of 2023. This special event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and on a holiday.

$35 – $50

Exhibit: WFDD 2022 Photo of the Year

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

The WFDD 2022 Photo of the Year exhibition showcases all 52 submissions that were chosen as Photo of the Week last year and gives visitors the opportunity to vote for their favorites.

Free Entry

Shred for the Cup Rail Jam at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

App Terrain Park kicks off the Signature Shred for the Cup Series on Sunday, January 8 with the Rail Jam!

The Shred for the Cup Series has become the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).

Watercolor Art Class at Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC

Create your own original watercolor greeting cards with artist, Mark Anderson, as well as some new friends at Chetola Resort on Saturday, January 14 from 2 pm to 4 pm.

$25

John McEuen and the Circle Band at The Appalachian Theatre

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

John McEuen was a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. This California-native’s group brought forth a new era in folk music, collaborating with timeless legends such as Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis, Vassar Clements, Mother Maybelle Carter, and Doc Watson.

$35

Contra Dance at the American Legion

American Legion Building 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NC

Start the year off right with a contra dance!
Down the Hall (Bob Kogut and Friends) will be the band.
The wonderful Stephanie Marie will be calling.

$8 – $10

Shred for the Cup Big Air at Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC

The second event of App Ski’s signature Shred for the Cup Series, the Big Air, is scheduled for Sunday, January 22.

The Shred for the Cup Series has become the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).

BRAHM: Trash Trout Motion Picture Show

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head over to the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum along with project artists and collaborators in closing the Trash Trout Picture Show exhibition Tuesday, January 24, at 6 PM in BRAHM's Alexander Community Gallery.

Registration Required

Exhibit: Geometry with Feeling: Ida Kohlmeyer in Two and Three Dimensions

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Geometry with Feeling will feature the work of Ida Kohlmeyer (1912–1997), most recognized for her role in the vanguard of abstract painting in the American South.

Free Admission

Blowing Rock WinterFest

Join us in Blowing Rock for WinterFest! Many fan-favorite events will be back including WinterFeast, the Polar Bear Plunge, the Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge, the Beer Garden, and much more! Many of our local restaurants and attractions will be running specials or special programming during this time. 

Chill at the Hill: Frozen Heart Adventure

Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to Mystery Hill and try an escape room style experience is perfect for couples, groups, & families! Participants will race against the clock to solve a series of puzzles to help Wynter, a loyal subject, save the kingdom.

BRAHM: Square Dancing in Wilson Education Center

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head over to BRAHM for a special Winterfest Square Dance!

The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.

Free Entry
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Chill at the Hill: Winterhawk Tournament

Mystery Hill 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

The Winterhawk Tournament is an annual event where the best axe throwers complete to win the Winterhawks Trophy, one of two magical axes that are rumored to give good fortune to those who wield them. 

BRAHM: Cork & Canvas

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head to BRAHM and learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Claude Monet's Stack of Wheat (Snow Effect, Overcast Day). Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvasses, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step by step.

$45 – $50

Fly Tying Class at Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC

In under two hours their local expert will walk you through how to tie three different types of flies. Chetola will provide the knowledge, tools, and materials. There will be a cash bar, beer and wine. 

$25