Claudine Langille and Fiddlin Al McCanless

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

Claudine Langille a mandolin and tenor banjo player best known for her work with the band Touchstone and collaborations with Triona NiDhomhnail. Langille is known for her prowess on her instruments, her powerful song writing, and her singing voice.

$20

Excavating One Ship with Two Identities: La Concorde and Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Hundreds of thousands of artifacts have been raised from the shipwreck of Queen Anne’s Revenge since full excavation began in 2005. Kimberly Kenyon of the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology is the lead archaeologist for the site of Blackbeard’s infamous flagship, formerly the slave ship La Concorde.

Free

Considerations: Mending Stones

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join BRAHM Friday, May 2, 2025 for a discussion between artist Sarah Vaughn and Reverend Andrew Hege about the significance and symbolism of stones in their work.

$8

Blowing Rock Trout Derby

Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC

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.

Free

Blowing Rock Spring Market

Shoppes on the Parkway 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Bring the whole family out for a day full of supporting small businesses and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Blowing Rock. With over 30 vendors to shop from, an array of beverages

Free Entry

Sit & Stitch

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.

Free

Community Day – Make Your Own Needle-Felted Rocks

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join BRAHM artist in residence Sarah Vaughn for a drop-in event creating needle-felted stones like those featured in her current BRAHM installation, Considerations. Throughout the last week of April interact with the artist during her residency...

Free

Exhibition Reception for Young at Art

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Join BRAHM in celebrating the amazing young artists from Blowing Rock School. Thanks to a grant from the Blowing Rock Community Foundation as well as private donors, students in Kindergarten through Fourth grade visit BRAHM each month to learn about art history and current Museum exhibits.

Free

Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin

J. McLaughlin 1081 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC

Head over to J. McLaughlin and enjoy sips and light bites with 10% of the proceeds benefitting Blowing Rock Women's Club Scholarship Fund! From 12-4pm on May 9.

Free Entry

Studio Saturdays: Pacita Abad

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Youth aged 12-18 are invited to join us at BRAHM every second Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm this spring for directed studio time inspired by famous artists. Explore new styles and processes for making art. Meet new friends and express your creative side. Free for the community. Reservations are required due to limited space.

Free

Summer Ale Release Party

Blowing Rock Ale House 152 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Head over to the Blowing Rock Ale House for their Summer Ale Release Party! They will have live music from Redbud Bluegrass, special summer tees, and giveaways! 

Free Entry