For over five decades, this legendary jazz fusion band has thrilled audiences worldwide with its unique blend of jazz, R&B, Latin, and pop. Known for their Grammy-nominated albums and the smash hit Morning Dance...
This free, family-friendly community event features the iconic rubber duck race, children’s activities, music, vendors, and more—bringing together families, local businesses, and supporters for a day of celebration and connection while raising critical support for Casting Bread’s food programs across the High Country.
Blowing Rock Art in the Park celebrates six decades of shows! Enjoy fine art and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans. Artists are jury-selected and each show features a different set of artists, curated to present a wide variety of mediums. Find gifts and works for personal collections, functional beauties like furniture and cutlery, and wearable art like handcrafted jewelry and textiles. Artists’ tents line Park Avenue right in downtown Blowing Rock.
Slow Art as a concept was created to encourage us all to stay with the art for a little longer, savor, and soak it in.
Musical ambassador and interpreter of “America’s” music, Wycliffe Gordon is one of the world’s most renowned and award-winning jazz trombonists touring today. His signature sound and mastery of the plunger mute have helped solidify his impressive musical career.
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Alair Homes High Country Summer Concert Series! Hosted in Downtown Blowing Rock at Memorial Park...
Emmet Cohen is a leading jazz pianist and composer, celebrated for his artistry and commitment to the traditions and future of jazz. A recognized prodigy who began piano at age three, Cohen blends technical mastery with deep musical expression.
Come to Edgewood Cottage and see local artists work in person! Talk to them and learn more about their process. Purchase their art directly and support them and the Artists in Residence program!
Local Lynn Jenkins will be demonstrating how to make pottery at Flat Top Manor. The demonstrations will be held on the front porch from 10am-4pm.
Feel free to ask the artist about their process!
In this program, you'll hear from the artists who instructed and participated in the exhibition, learn about the process of implementing a federally funded project following a natural disaster, and the bonds that were formed in the process.
BRAHM invites performers to respond to their exhibitions in a series named Called to Response. This month they welcome singer-songwriter Noan Partly to respond to Field Studies.
Award-winning country-pop musician Niko Moon is bringing his triple-platinum talents to North Carolina to headline a June 18 concert at the Holmes Convocation Center.