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.
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.
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Celebrating the Centennial of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show In 1923, one of Blowing Rock’s most beloved traditions began as a small tournament on the hill behind Green Park […]
Mast General Store Valle Crucis
3565 HWY 194 S., Sugar Grove, NC, United States
Head over to the original Mast General Store to enjoy FREE popcorn throughout the day and join in on a special tour of the Original Mast Store led by Lisa Cooper, who spent four years living in the store when her parents re-opened the historic location in the 1980s. Tours are limited to 15 people and are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States
National Geographic Society CEO Jill Tiefenthaler will give the keynote address at the 2023 Appalachian Energy Summit, hosted by Appalachian State University’s Office of Sustainability on Wednesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts.
Broyhill Equestrian Preserve
1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
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.
Blowing Rock Antiques
379 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Blowing Rock Farmers Market is back and at a new location! Thursdays from May 18 to October 2023 from 2-6 PM. The ever beloved flower bouquets will be back along with many new vendors!
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
Tickets for Day Out With Thomas include one ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, all Thomas-themed activities and one full day of admission to Tweetsie Railroad.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC
This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on breakout sessions, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours.
Inn At Ragged Gardens
203 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
Free outdoor concerts every Friday evening, weather permitting! Enjoy classic country, blues, bluegrass, and other genres in an always-changing lineup. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. See link for performance listings!
Free concerts every Friday and Saturday night with local jazz musician Charlie Ellis! Enjoy the music in the lobby and sitting rooms of the beautifully restored Green Park Inn.
Downtown Blowing Rock
132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
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.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
The Emmet Cohen Trio takes to the App Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Cohen is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist and winner of the 2019 American Pianists Award.
Memorial Park Gazebo
1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Family-friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park on Main Street to enjoy the music- all concerts begin at 1pm on Sundays following Art in the Park shows.
Edgewood Cottage
115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC
Cathy Futral is an artist who favors watercolor and acrylic mediums, often plein air or working from photographs of her extensive travel in the U.S. and abroad.
Edgewood Cottage
115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC
Function, beauty, feeling and fun drive Lucas’s work. His hope is that the energy he invests in every piece flows to the users and enriches their lives. Whether his creations are functional or decorative, the wood he uses is sourced responsibly from local woodlands.
Edgewood Cottage
115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC
Lauren Waterworth grew up in Watauga County and has lived in western North Carolina most of her life. She minored in Studio Art at Appalachian State before earning a Master’s Degree in Geology from Texas A&M University.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC
Join Grandfather Mountain to celebrate the birthdays of their resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.
Broyhill Park
173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
Head over to Broyhill Park for Live music and a great time. The music plays from 5-7 pm. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers. Free entry and parking at Broyhill Park. Sponsored by the Blowing Rock Civic Association.
High tea with all the trimmings, presented in a private home in downtown Blowing Rock. Dress tea party festive! Proceeds from June event to benefit Mercy Ships and Rescue Life; […]
Edgewood Cottage
115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC
As chief photographer at Lees-McRae College followed by program photographer for the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Scott’s art journey began with photography.
Edgewood Cottage
115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC
Randi always appreciated art but it wasn’t until she retired that she began to pursue her own art journey. Randi’s love of horticulture and botany has informed her still life paintings and in oil painting
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Philip Moose, his name and his paintings, are nearly ubiquitous in Blowing Rock and the surrounding High Country. Best remembered for his landscapes, especially his countless scenes of Grandfather Mountain, Moose approached painting with a disciplined studio practice, producing a constant stream of pictures that found his work in the homes of so many in this community.
Art of Living Retreat Center
639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC
Celebrate International Day of Yoga on The Art of Living Retreat Center's beautiful Boone Campus. Experience a sample of their R&R program featuring yoga, meditation, and great food. Cost is $20.
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Join BRAHM for another Square Dance!
The dance will take place in the Wilson Education Center at BRAHM.
If you have never square danced before or are a little rusty there will be instruction from 6 pm - 6:30 pm. Then the dance will kick off at 6:30 and last until about 8 pm.
Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort
185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC
Free live music, Wednesday through Saturday! Performances from local musicians like The Lucky Strikes, Klee Liles, Edward Main, Andy Ferrell and more. Full live music schedule can be found at […]
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by Monet's Waterlilies. 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.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States
“If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy … Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome edition to your listening rotation.
Bolick and Traditions Pottery
4443 Bolick Rd, Lenoir, NC
Annual event at the Bolick & Traditions Pottery studio, about 4 miles south of their gallery shop on Main Street in Blowing Rock. Be present at 10 am to watch them unload the groundhog-style wood kiln.
Head over to Blowing Rock Ale House to try their newest beer, released in honor of their 10 Year Anniversary. Introducing Orage Ice Pop Ale! This crisp & citrusy beer is everything you want on a sunny, summer day. There will be live music, free giveaways, and popsicles to melt in your beer! Festivities start at 1 pm and live music starts at 6 pm.
Shipley Farms
1699 Liville Creek Rd., Vilas, NC, United States
Shipley Farms will be hosting their inaugural event "Good Fields" - an Appalachian Food and Farms Festival on June 24th on the farm. Good Fields aims to help bring attention and support to the rich food and farming culture in the High Country, and help sustain local farms in the face of development and other pressure in the area.
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States
Leslie Odom, Jr. is a two-time Academy Award-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning, and three-time Emmy Award nominated actor, singer, songwriter, and entertainer.
Edgewood Cottage
115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC
As an outdoor enthusiast, Veronica has been privileged to follow adventure to many breathtaking scenes of inspiration. She’s found joy in documenting wild scenes along the way, from her former home in the mountains of Utah to her travels throughout the western US to her current home in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Edgewood Cottage
115 Ginny Stevens Ln., Blowing Rock, NC
Theresa Gloster is a storyteller who conveys her stories through paint and other media stories about childhood and memories sparked by things that happen in the world today.
Blowing Rock Community Library
1022 Main St., Blowing Rock, NC, United States
This year in honor of 100 years providing an arena of possibility, an opening into the soul and a door into the world, the Library Association will host events celebrating our library. These events will offer a chance to meet three local authors, listen to their voice, and ask them questions, as well as sample their creativity.