The Environmental History of the Civil War
App State presents Examining the ecological impacts of the Civil War and how scholars write history A discussion with Dr. Judkin Browning and Dr. Tim Silver
Free
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Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
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Summer Concert Series: Music in the Park 2025
Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NCHead 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
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How Art can Upgrade your Brain
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesScience 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:
fascinating and easy to understand information about your brain
how art impacts the brain
practical tools and techniques for your brain that you can use in your everyday life.
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Mountains as a Destination
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesBRAHM 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.
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Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCxplore 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!
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Children’s Story Time at Blowing Rock Community Library
Blowing Rock Community Library 1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesChildren Ages 2-8 and their parents are welcome to join us for stories, rhymes and fun! This event is free and open to the public.
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Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka presented by BeanStalk Community Theatre
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesFollow 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.
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Animal Enrichment Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCOn Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated.
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Mindfulness Meditation Group at BRAHM
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesMake time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric DeVere will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
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Life Cycle of a River Rock
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesSarah 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...
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Tunes at the Trout – Thursdays
The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop 922 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NCHead over to The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop to get your tunes fix and hear some live music! Thursdays from 6-8pm.
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Music on the Lawn
Inn At Ragged Gardens 203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC“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.
Free Entry