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.
On Thursday, February 2, the App Theatre features a concert by Ashley Heath & Her Heathens. With a voice often described as "velvet soul," Asheville songwriter Ashley Heath has been winning over the hearts of Americana music lovers since she gave up her barista apron in 2015.
The 3 Redneck Tenors are a new breed in the “tenor genre” – their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists is like the Blue Collar Comedy Tour goes to Carnegie Hall - down home laughs with big city music!
Head to BRAHM for an encore screening of award-winning films from the inaugural BooneDocs Film Festival in 2022. This will serve as a teaser for the 2023 festival which takes place on February 25 at 2 pm at the Appalachian Theatre.
Do something different this Valentine's Day and head on over to Hearts on the Hill! Each of the activities offered in the Hearts on the Hill package was selected with couples in mind. This package is sold per couple and delivers $80 in savings compared to purchasing a la carte. Grab your Valentine and enjoy the following activities:
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).
App Ski has scheduled some family time for you!
Its a four day weekend of family fun at Appalachian Ski Mtn. Online ticket deals, special ice skating sessions, fun food and more will be offered to celebrate the holiday at ASM!
Seventh-generation ballad singer, storyteller, and musician, Sheila Kay Adams will perform pieces from across her repertoire spanning oceans and generations. This event is guaranteed to be fun and engaging for the whole family.
Head over to Grandfather Mountain and enjoy a mile-high sunset! Sunset at the Swinging Bridge tickets include the entire days admission to the park as well as the sunset event at the Swinging Bridge.
Photography and its potential for experimental portraiture is foundational across Andy Warhol's prolific career. In POP-UP, Warhol's commitment to instant film as a candid documentary medium is explored alongside examples of his iconic silkscreen prints.
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, focussing 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.
On Friday, February 24, Chatham Rabbits make their long-awaited App Theatre debut. No Depression, the Journal of Roots Music, said, “When you see this NC folk duo on stage, you’re getting the real deal: heartfelt lyrics… an instant connection with audiences, and banter that can only come from a married duo that spends way too much time together but still manages to be in love.”
The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country announces that the Boone Docs Film Festival jury has selected 12 thought-provoking and compelling documentary shorts reflecting on and celebrating life in the Appalachian region.
Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She takes her powerful message and equally powerful voice to the Schaefer Center for a one-night-only experience.
Cassie Petrilla from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation will be giving a talk at BRAHM to share information on the long, legless reptiles. Come learn about their critical role in the environment!
Appalachian Ski Mountain will honor those who have served with a special session on March 3 & 4. This will be the 8th annual Heroes on the Mountain Event.
App Terrain Park’s Ladies Park sessions highlight a custom terrain park area with features specifically designed for learning and progression that will be open to ladies only. Trick tip coaches are on hand for the event to offer advice if needed.
Head over to The Schaefer Center and experience:
Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer, son of I Love Lucy creator Jess Oppenheimer, spins a fast-paced, witty tale of Lucy and Desi’s battles with CBS over the pioneering ideas that changed the face of television forever.
In this talk, BRAHM will explore Doc Watson’s life, influences, style, and look at his legacy. This lecture will be a mix of music, film, family stories, and ethnomusicology.
Head over to Grandfather Mountain and enjoy a mile-high sunset! Sunset at the Swinging Bridge tickets include the entire days admission to the park as well as the sunset event at the Swinging Bridge.
We are celebrating 134 years with a hometown birthday and potluck dinner. All of Blowing Rock is invited to bring a covered dish or dessert.
Lively Appalachian Celtic band Wild Blue Yonder takes “roots music” to a whole new level, performing songs of Appalachia and the British Isles with spirit and fire.
Presented by the Alpine Ski Shop at Appalachian Ski Mountain, this rail jam and costume contest is guaranteed to be fun and festive! Make sure to wear your green hat!
Winter isn't over until App Ski Mountain says it is! Head over to Appalachian Ski Mountain on March 18 & 19 for fun events for the whole family!
Under the theme “One Earth,” Kodo endeavors to bring the sound of the taiko to all corners of the globe so music and message can resonate with myriad cultures and ways of life. Head over to the Schaefer Center and experience Kodo for yourself!
Rapidly rising on the bluegrass scene, Billboard-charting artists Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road perform internationally and stateside winning both industry awards and the hearts of fans who turn out to see them at some of the industry’s most iconic venues.
Combat those wintertime blues by getting out and playing some games! All games are provided, tables & chairs are set up, and coffee and water are provided. All you need to bring is yourself!
Storie Street Grille will be offering their Chef's Night on Thursday nights in March. They will be serving up Tapas and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit F.A.R.M. Cafe in Boone.
For over four decades, we've been celebrating the opening of Trout Season with friendly competition and prizes! Prizes for kids and adults, with free entry and participation.
We have a HOPPY feeling about our Easter Egg Hunt this year!!
Come join us in Memorial Park on Saturday, April 1st at 10:00AM sharp! There will be three different age groups, so look for the signage in our park.
Latin Dance Boone is a grassroots dance organization that seeks to cultivate a Latin dance community and celebrate diversity in the high country of Boone, NC and surrounding areas. LDB’s mission is to learn, practice and share styles of Latin social dance, including: salsa, bachata, and rueda de casino.
This concert will feature music for wind quartet written by women composers. Established in 2015, Elektra Winds is a woodwind quartet founded by professional musicians Dr. Laura Dangerfield Stevens, flute; Dr. Anna Lampidis, oboe; Dr. Eileen Young, clarinet; and Ms. Amber Ferenz Spuller, bassoon.
RAYMOND CHRISTIAN is a retired, decorated army paratrooper and combat veteran, Doctor of Education, Fulbright Specialist Expert in Education and Storytelling Narrative, and former Adjunct professor teaching African American History and Storytelling at Appalachian State University.
The Easter Bunny is heading to Tweetsie Railroad Easter weekend. Bunny hop along with the Easter Bunny during Diamond Lil’s Can-Can Revue shows in the Tweetsie Palace at 10:30 am, Noon, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. After the show, the Easter Bunny will be available for a meet, greet, and photos.
Darin and Brooke Aldridge are excited. And why not? With two new band members, a new record label, and five original songs on their latest album, the bluegrass and Americana duo are back with This Life We’re Livin,’ their ninth recorded project together, and first release on Billy Blue Records.
Since, forming in 2008, Surefire has become known for high-energy mountain-style bluegrass music.
The Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys have been a Mountain Home Music staple for the past 29 years.
Joshua Lozoff has been studying and sharing magic around the world for twenty years.
Joshua’s motto is “Life is Magic,” and he walks his talk by performing everywhere from penthouse suites to the streets of Guatemala City; sharing magic with Fortune 500 CEOs, folks on the street, and everyone in between.
"There’s a bit of the sorcerer in Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Edgar Meyer (double bass), and their special guest Rakesh Chaurasia (bansuri – Indian flute). Most musicians hope at most for proficiency in their chosen form,
NEW! This will be a day of fun and interactive programs meant to be attended by the whole family. Take your grandchildren … or grandparents(!) … and explore nature together!
All day, 10% of all proceeds at The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop go to benefit OASIS.
Wild & Scenic is a short documentary about Wilson Creek, which is located in Caldwell County, North Carolina, and is known for its wild and scenic beauty but has had a history of ecological destruction due to timber harvesting.
Responder Wellness Coalition Concert for the Cause - In Rememberance of Logan Fox and Chris Ward - Featuring Adam Church
Please join the Responder Wellness Coalition for a night of community, remembrance, and music in support of the wellness of our first responders, to benefit their coalition, and to honor Logan Fox and Chris Ward. All are welcome
Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.
April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate WFDD is hosting a poetry challenge and reading! Sign up to participate in the poetry challenge by joining their email list. You'll receive biweekly emails with a poem, additional readings, and prompts to inspire your own writing.
Head over to the 3T Showroom Social, Wednesday, May 10th from 6pm to 9pm at Hellbender Bed and Beverage hosted by Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters.
Head over to the 3T Mixer Ride, Thursday, May 11th from 10am to 12pm starting from Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters.
Foreman’s talk will provide an overview of the relationship of support between The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.
Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene.
