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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Boonerang Music & Arts Festival Kick-off Concert
Featuring: Kruger Bros. , Jeff Little Trio, and Burnett Sisters Trio
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; July event proceeds go to Mercy Ships and Water for life. Call Dena at 828-292-0035 for details and reservations. Address provided upon reservation.
Head over to Shoppes on the Parkway to get your classic car fix! Located in the parking lot by Banana Republic from 10am-5pm.
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
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