BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blowing Rock, NC - ECPv6.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blowing Rock, NC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blowingrock.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blowing Rock, NC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250525T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20241218T193502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T210112Z UID:10003102-1735729200-1748192400@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Exhibit: Dail Dixon - Modern at Scale DESCRIPTION:Dail Dixon\, Chairs for Various Moods from the series Chairs for Marilyn\, 1999\, oak\, poplar\, and nails. On loan from William Blankinship. Photo: Artie Dixon \nDail Dixon\, FAIA\, is an architect\, craftsman\, and a modernist at heart. This installation\, featuring works from his woodworking studio\, explores how this celebrated North Carolina architect\, known for his innovative design sensibilities\, translates modernist principles into playful\, functional artworks. Dixon’s birdhouses—originally developed to benefit the Penland School of Craft—are more than whimsical objects; they reflect a refined mastery of proportion\, material\, and form. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Case Study Houses and a family history of birdhouse design\, Dixon’s work bridges architecture and craft\, modernity and tradition. \nThis exhibition also includes Dixon’s chair designs\, lovingly crafted each year for his late sister\, and his speculative patent models that blend humor with inventive problem-solving. Together\, these pieces highlight Dixon’s enduring commitment to creating objects that are as thoughtful as they are delightful\, embodying his belief in design’s power to enhance our everyday lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModern at Scale offers a glimpse into Dixon’s creative practice. While many of the structures he has designed throughout his architectural career often remain unseen—private residences that are not accessible to the general public—the sculptural and speculative objects seen here provide viewers an opportunity to appreciate the breadth of his design thinking and the fluid boundaries between art\, architecture\, and craft. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibit-dail-dixon-modern-at-scale/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring,Winter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ChairsforVariousMoods1999.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250706T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20240820T153040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T210347Z UID:10002475-1735732800-1751821200@blowingrock.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SmallFrogs24_x24_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250608T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250117T172156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T172156Z UID:10003135-1737111600-1749402000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Exhibit: Storyboard to Storybook at BRAHM DESCRIPTION:Symeon Shimin\, Zeely\, 1967\, from Zeely by Virginia Hamilton\, published 1967 by New York: Macmillan \nThis 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. Featuring over 30 original illustrations\, collages\, and preparatory drawings\, the exhibition highlights the interplay between image and text in crafting indelible narratives. Spanning the 1950s through the 1980s\, these works explore themes of identity\, heritage\, and imagination\, while reflecting the shifting cultural landscape of the time. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibit-storyboard-to-storybook-at-brahm/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Winter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/beulah-hero-image-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250225T193614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T193659Z UID:10003209-1740481200-1754845200@blowingrock.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sarah-vaughn-installation-detail--photo-loam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T190000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20241022T145628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T145628Z UID:10002882-1747243800-1747249200@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation Group at BRAHM DESCRIPTION:Make 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. \nMeditating with a group gives us a firsthand witnessing of the shared human experience beyond its conceptual understanding\, allowing the opportunity for healing\, belonging\, and personal insight. \nThis is a free event. Donations accepted. Please register via the website. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/mindfulness-meditation-group-at-brahm/2025-05-14/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,MAIN CALENDAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mindfulness-Meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T180000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250430T140514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T192427Z UID:10004412-1747310400-1747332000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Blowing Rock Farmers' Market DESCRIPTION:Blowing Rock Farmers Market is back! Every Thursday starting May 8 through October 2025 from 12-6 PM. \nHead on over to 379 Sunset Drive (by Antiques on Sunset) and support your local farmers! \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-farmers-market-2/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:Antiques on Sunset\, 379 Sunset Dr.\, Blowing Rock\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall,Family,Food,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Spring,Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/strawberrycartbrfm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T180000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250501T140020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T154900Z UID:10001599-1747326600-1747332000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Blowing Rock Community Library Association: Spring Social! DESCRIPTION:Head on over to the Historic Library on Main Street Blowing Rock for wine\, appetizers\, and dessert. Get to know your local library\, learn about volunteer opportunities\, and meet new friends! \nCelebrate the Library and hear about the upcoming Summer Events! \nRSVP to the library by calling 828-295-7000 or email blowingrocklibrary@gmail.com \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-community-library-association-spring-social/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Community Library\, 1022 Main St.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/springsocial042225.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20240806T195521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T145603Z UID:10002441-1747332000-1747339200@blowingrock.com 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/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop\, 922 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605 CATEGORIES:MAIN CALENDAR,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tunes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250516T130000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250102T155734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T174031Z UID:10003112-1747393200-1747400400@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Sit & Stitch DESCRIPTION:Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones. \nSit and Stitch will meet the first Saturday & Third Friday of every month. Admission is free for everyone. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/sit-stitch-2/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot2024-10-15at2.30.37PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250516T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250516T180000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250102T145929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T175103Z UID:10003110-1747411200-1747418400@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Cork & Canvas DESCRIPTION:Claude Monet\, Three Trees in Spring \nLearn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere\, inspired by Claude Monet’s Three Trees in Spring. Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials\, including canvasses\, acrylic paint\, brushes\, and aprons\, are provided. A trained instructor will lead you step-by-step. \nWine\, beer\, and light snacks are complimentary. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/cork-canvas-2/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/claudemonetthreetreesinspring.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20241208T163955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T170532Z UID:10001798-1747476000-1747501200@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Art in the Park hosts some of the best local and regional artists! Craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry\, pottery\, fiber\, glass\, photography\, painting and more in this juried show. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/art-in-the-park-13/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce\, 132 Park Ave\, Blowing Rock NC\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Romantic Getaways,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/aitp1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T180000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250430T205411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T205411Z UID:10004444-1747483200-1747504800@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:FA Fitness Studio Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come together and celebrate a year of Fitness in Blowing Rock with FA Fitness Studio! \nA Free Mega Class starts at 11:00 am – sign up on the website or Mindbody app. To sign up just create a free profile. \nShipley Farms will be grilling out sliders with their local beef from 12-3pm. There will be other food and beverage available. Giant “beer” pong will be set up inside\, and there will be a bench press competition with prizes! Kids welcome. \nWebsite  URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/fa-fitness-studio-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:FA Fitness Studio\, 7593-A Valley Boulevard\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/faanniversary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250518T150000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250214T143140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T184030Z UID:10000877-1747573200-1747580400@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Concert in the Park: Alair Summer Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 2025 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park\, this year’s concert series is a fundraiser for @HungerHealthCoalition’s A Simple Gesture Program. \nFrom 1-3 PM\, bring your family and friends to enjoy some great live music and to support the High Country community!  \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/concert-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 1036 Main Street\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605 CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ascs25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T160000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250501T152910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T152910Z UID:10004445-1748001600-1748016000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Sip & Shop for a Cause DESCRIPTION:Head over to J. McLaughlin and enjoy sips and light bites with 10% of the proceeds benefitting Blowing Rock Community Library! From 12-4pm on May 23. If you would like to support them but cannot be there in person\, feel free to call J. McLaughlin at 828-372-3003 and they will make sure your order is counted towards the event. As always\, their shipping is free. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/sip-shop-for-a-cause/ LOCATION:J. McLaughlin\, 1081 Main St\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605 CATEGORIES:MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jmclaughlinlibrary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T120000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250519T140050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T181624Z UID:10001686-1748084400-1748088000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Memorial Day Service DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 24\, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Park Gazebo \nThe Memorial Day service honors all who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country\, especially those who hail from Blowing Rock. The program will feature remarks by the distinguished Major General William S. (Bill) Busby III\, Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Commander\, United States Strategic Command. \nAll are invited to attend. The Blowing Rock Memorial Day service is sponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association. \n  URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/memorial-day-service/ LOCATION:Memorial Park Gazebo\, 1036 Main St\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Flag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250502T212255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T212255Z UID:10004448-1748088000-1748106000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Summer Kickoff Event DESCRIPTION:Stop by Shoppes on the Parkway on Memorial Day weekend for Live Music\, Guest Entertainers\, and Holiday Sales.\nLive music on Saturday with local musician Keith Stroud.\nTwist the Balloon Man will be making free balloon characters at The Incredible Toy Co. from 12-2 \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/summer-kickoff-event/ LOCATION:Shoppes on the Parkway\, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Shopping,Spring,Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Shoppes-on-the-Parkway.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250430T140048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T181500Z UID:10003085-1748089800-1748102400@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Zine Community Workshop DESCRIPTION:Use collage\, drawing\, journaling\, and painting to express your healing journey and vision for the future. Create a “zine” format vision board collage with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Expressive Arts Consultant and Educator Andi Gelsthorpe for this FREE workshop. Ages 16+ \nAll materials and snacks provided. \nThis class is funded by the North Carolina Arts Council Hurricane Helene Relief Grants for Organizations in Western North Carolina. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/zine-community-workshop/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ZineBRAHM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T133000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250411T150604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T191218Z UID:10001985-1748091600-1748093400@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Rhododendron Rambles at Grandfather Mountain DESCRIPTION:Take a daily\, short\, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history\, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Staff naturalists will also have a display inside Wilson Center. Read more about our species of rhododendron. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/rhododendron-rambles-at-grandfather-mountain-2/2025-05-24/ LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646 CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rhodo-ramble.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250526T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250430T201040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T142957Z UID:10004437-1748253600-1748278800@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Barb Capeletti & Robert Dennis DESCRIPTION:Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​  \nThis free art show allows people to browse art from local artists\, meet the artist\, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. \nThis week’s artists: \nBarb Capeletti – Watercolor \nhttps://www.BarbCapeletti.com/works \nInstagram: @BarbCapelettiFineArt \nRobert Dennis – Acrylic \nThis program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-barb-capeletti-robert-dennis/2025-05-26/ LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Romantic Getaways,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/barbcapelettidawn.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250526T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250214T132417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T154315Z UID:10001499-1748253600-1748278800@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Artists in Residence Begins DESCRIPTION:Free art shows in Blowing Rock! Daily through Labor Day\, new artists every Monday. \nMeet different High Country artists each week. Buy original art directly from artists- Art for every interest and budget. Located inside Historic Edgewood Cottage on Main St. one block south of Town Tavern. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-begins-2/ LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Shopping,Spring,Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/edgewood_sculpture_169.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T120000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250430T182305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T182305Z UID:10004411-1748516400-1748520000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Remaking the Mayview Manor with Dan Nance DESCRIPTION:Join BRAHM on Thursday\, May 29\, at 11 am for a talk about the Mayview Manor diorama\, with artist Dan Nance. In this program\, Dan will take us through his artistic practice of historically accurate works. Audiences will get to see behind-the-scenes footage of Dan reconstructing the Mayview Manor at an 80th of the scale. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/remaking-the-mayview-manor-with-dan-nance/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dannance.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250530T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250530T220000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250411T152456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T164403Z UID:10001986-1748635200-1748642400@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Grandfather by Night - Twilight Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore 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! \nThe evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time\, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home. \nIn-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older. \nThis event is a Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike. \nThe Twilight Hike version will include a hike after sunset to discuss and look for the creatures that are more active after the sun goes down. The group will explore a unique forest ecosystem from top to bottom in search of salamanders\, owls\, flying squirrels\, fireflies and any other creatures they might come across. The Twilight Hike program is not accessible to guests with limited mobility. Participants signed up for this version will need to participate in the hike\, as staying behind while the rest of the group hikes is not possible. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/grandfather-by-night-twilight-hike/2025-05-30/ LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646 CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Night Events,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/grandfather-by-night2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250602T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250608T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250521T142548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T142724Z UID:10004467-1748858400-1749402000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Artists in Residence: Cathy Futral & Lauren Waterworth DESCRIPTION:Weekly Summer Art Shows in Historic Edgewood Cottage​  \nThis free art show allows people to browse art from local artists\, meet the artist\, and purchase art directly from the artisan. Artists are often glad to talk about their process and answer questions. Different artists will be featured each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends. \nThis week’s artists: \nCathy Futral – Watercolor & Acrylic \nwww.CathyFutral.com \n​Instagram: @CathyFutral \nLauren Waterworth – Oil \nwww.LaurenWaterworthArt.com \nInstagram: @LaurenWaterworthArt \nThis program is presented by The Blowing Rock Historical Society.  \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/artists-in-residence-cathy-futral-lauren-waterworth/ LOCATION:Edgewood Cottage\, 115 Ginny Stevens Ln.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Shopping,Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cathyfutural.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250608T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250102T150014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T170533Z UID:10000953-1749114000-1749402000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show- Saddlebred DESCRIPTION:The Saddlebred classes are loaded with chrome and flash. The atmosphere at a Saddlebred show is electric\, with teams shouting encouragement and rooting for their favorites. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rock-charity-horse-show-saddlebred/ LOCATION:Broyhill Equestrian Preserve\, 1500 Laurel Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605 CATEGORIES:Family,Featured,Girls Getaways,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Romantic Getaways,Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2015-2-5xlbjV.tmp_-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250605T190000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250521T182835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T182835Z UID:10004481-1749146400-1749150000@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Stories from Here: High Country Documentary Film DESCRIPTION:Join App State’s Dr. Beth Davison for a screening of five short documentaries that showcase the stories of locals. After the screening\, there will be a Q&A session with filmmakers. \nList of Short Films: \nMod-1 (runtime 11:00) – by Aaron Barlow \nAbove the Mountain Majesties (runtime 12:23) -by Beth Davison \nThe Nature of Art – (runtime 4:30) – by Beth Davison \nCane Boil – (runtime 5:32) by Sammy Osmond \nJulian Price Park – (runtime 8:16) by Laci Broom \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/stories-from-here-high-country-documentary-film/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/julianpricepark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250608T150000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20240304T205253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T154817Z UID:10001991-1749196800-1749394800@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Nature Photography Weekend DESCRIPTION:This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers\, hands-on field courses\, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours. \nThis revamped version of the popular weekend will include changes to better welcome all levels of photographers\, making it more fun and engaging for all – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year\, more than ever\, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography\, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/nature-photography-weekend-at-grandfather-mountain/ LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646 CATEGORIES:Attractions,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Recreation/Outdoors,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NPW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T180000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250311T141916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T155710Z UID:10003211-1749204000-1749232800@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Day Out With Thomas DESCRIPTION:All aboard for an unforgettable adventure! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is rolling into Tweetsie Railroad for Day Out With Thomas: Party Tour\, and you’re invited to join the fun! \nThis one-of-a-kind event brings families together to celebrate 80 years of Thomas & Friends™ with a special 20-minute train ride behind a talking Thomas the Tank Engine. Plus\, enjoy live entertainment\, interactive activities\, and a full day of fun at North Carolina’s first theme park! \nEvent Highlights:\n\nTake a ride with Thomas! Enjoy a 20-minute interactive train ride behind the world’s most famous blue engine.\nMeet Sir Topham Hatt and pose for a memorable photo.\nJoin the party! Explore the all-new ‘Party Zone’ featuring games\, activities\, and surprises.\nShop exclusive Thomas & Friends™ merchandise at our special event gift shop.\nCapture the moment with themed photo opportunities.\nEnjoy all of Tweetsie Railroad’s attractions\, including live shows\, classic amusement rides\, panning for gold\, and meeting the animals in Deer Park Zoo!\n\nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/tweetsie-railroad-day-out-with-thomas/2025-06-06/ LOCATION:Tweetsie Railroad\, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Attractions,Family,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Recreation/Outdoors,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Day-Out-With-Thomas-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T210000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250415T155357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T155357Z UID:10004404-1749236400-1749243600@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Helping Hands Concert Series presents: Jimmy Fortune and Darin & Brooke Aldridge 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. \nFortune\, who sang with The Statler Brothers for 21 years and was part of four No. 1 songs on the country chart\, will be joined by bluegrass stars Darin & Brooke Aldridge. Brooke is a four-time International Bluegrass Music Association female vocalist of the year. \nWebsite URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/helping-hands-concert-series-presents-jimmy-fortune-and-darin-brooke-aldridge/ LOCATION:Hayes Auditorium\, 191 Main St. W\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Non-profits & Fundraisers,Spring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/helpinghandsconcertjune6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250606T220000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250414T153203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T153203Z UID:10004398-1749238200-1749247200@blowingrock.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/martystuarthisfabuloussuperlatives.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20250525T063047 CREATED:20250520T140009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T145313Z UID:10004452-1749294000-1749297600@blowingrock.com SUMMARY:Children's Story Time at Blowing Rock Community Library DESCRIPTION:11:00am – 12:00pm\n      Children Ages 2-8 and their parents are welcome to join us for stories\, rhymes and fun!\n\n      This event is free and open to the public.\nFor more information please visit the library’s website\, www.blowingrocklibrary.com URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/childrens-story-time/2025-06-07/ LOCATION:Blowing Rock Community Library\, 1022 Main St.\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blowingrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/brlibrary.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR