5:30 pm - 6 pm Reception with a cash bar
6pm - 6:20 pm Andrea Keys Connell will be in conversation with BRAHM’s curator of exhibitions and collections, Ian Gabriel Wilson.
6:20 - 7 pm The public is invited to explore the exhibition with the artist and BRAHM’s curator.
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.
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.
App State Vs. Oregon State
Head over to the Ale House in Blowing Rock! Stein holding competitions throughout the day, Souvenir cups and shirts, live music and more!
Peter Werner will be demonstrating traditional Appalachian broom-tying, which is how he creates his whisks, cake testers, and large sweepers. This demonstration will be held on the front porch of the the Moses Cone Manor from 10am-4pm.
Less than a mile from the Cone Estate, the camp sprung up each summer so young boys could learn about Homer’s Odyssey, hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and discover music and art. Vera and her partner, Tui St. George Tucker (the camp’s music director), ran the camp from 1944 to 1970.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Tonalism, taught by nationally acclaimed landscape painter Kyle Buckland. This workshop will guide you through the core principles of this evocative style, including limited palettes, close values, and creating a sense of mood and atmosphere through subtle color variations.
Saunders Old Country Store is excited to be hosting the 7th Annual Apple Butter Festival — a free, family-friendly event happening on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Enjoy a two-day Oktoberfest from 10:00am until 5:00pm in the North Carolina Mountains. The festival features live Bavarian music by the Harbour Towne Fest band, German and American food & beverages, a children’s fun center, hay rides; local & regional craft fair, lift-rides on the Summit Express chairlift, a winter sports shop sale, lodging specials and much, much more.
From Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery.
This event is hosted by Mike Gaydon of Martin House Gallery and will be held at the World renown Westglow Manor. Experience William Mangum's work against the backdrop that inspired Elliott Daingerfield and receive a complimentary signed copy of Mangum's book. Call Martin House Gallery for registration details.