Blowing Rock School: Fall Festival
Blowing Rock School 130 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NCThe Blowing Rock School Fall Festival will take place Saturday, October 8th from 11am - 3pm. More information to follow!
The Blowing Rock School Fall Festival will take place Saturday, October 8th from 11am - 3pm. More information to follow!
Presented by Appalachian State University FREE FOR ALL Join App State’s Lee Ball for a lively presentation and video about the university’s solar vehicle, ROSE, which won first place in the Cruiser Class during the 2021 American Solar Challenge and second place in the 2021 Formula Sun Grand Prix. In addition to his duties as Chief Sustainability Officer, Ball serves as an advisor for Team Sunergy, App State’s solar vehicle team, which is recognized by the international solar racing community for its excellence. In the 2021 American Solar Challenge, App State was one of nine university teams — including MIT, University of California, Berkeley, and Georgia Tech — that qualified to compete and was among only two universities that do not offer engineering programs. Team Sunergy won all three stages of the race from Missouri to New Mexico, clocking a total of 964.8 miles. The team also took top awards for teamwork and electrical design. Designed, built, and raced by Team Sunergy in 2018, ROSE was reengineered in 2021. The car has a top speed of 60 mph and a maximum range of 300 miles on a single battery charge. Team Sunergy began in fall 2013 as a class project to build a solar-powered golf cart and developed into an interdisciplinary team of App State students, faculty, and staff working together to research and develop solar-powered race cars. Supported by faculty from its inception, it was institutionalized and funded by Chancellor Everts. Website
Cancelled Due to Band getting Covid-19. Right off the streets of “The Big Easy,” New Orleans artist Tuba Skinny is dedicated to bringing the best in traditional early jazz swing to audiences around the world. After one recent festival appearance, critics wrote, "Musically, Tuba Skinny mines a rich seam of traditional jazz and blues from the '20s and '30s. And, while it's evident the band treasures the sense of history evoked by these vintage tunes, the players' natural exuberance makes the music feel irresistibly alive.” The band will take stage on September 15. Website
Held on some of the most beautiful roads in the High Country, you will be sure to enjoy the breathtaking views through the town of Blowing Rock. After the race, hang out at Bistro Roca Restaurant to refuel with snacks and attend the awards ceremony. Register online!
Mountain Home Music and BRAHM present the Junaluska Gospel Choir Live in Concert at the Daniel Boone Native Gardens! This outdoor concert will take place in the beautiful setting of the Daniel Boone Gardens located at 651 Horn in the West Drive, Boone, NC 28607. Please bring chairs or a blanket as seating will not be guaranteed.In the event of rain, the concert will take place at BRAHM. The decision to move the concert inside will be made no later than 48 hours prior to the event. Tickets are $15 for General Admission, $10 for BRAHM & Mountain Home Music members, Students and Children under 13.ABOUT THE JUNALUSKA GOSPEL CHOIRNestled within the Junaluska neighborhood, one of the oldest predominantly African American communities in western North Carolina, the “little white church on the hill” has been home to some of the region’s most talent-rich gospel ensembles and over the years, the Junaluska Gospel Choir’s unique and eclectic sound has evolved into a passionate blend of gospel styles. Famous throughout the NC High Country for their passionate and uplifting performances in the Black and Old-time gospel traditions, The Junaluska Gospel Choir is based in the historic Boone Mennonite Brethren Church. The choir features singers who come from multiple generations of gospel singing tradition. Joined together now with some of the region’s best rhythm and blues musicians, it’s nearly impossible to sit still during a choir performance.The Junaluska Choir sings every Sunday morning at Boone Mennonite Brethren Church at 11 a.m. The group has twice appeared at MerleFest and can also be caught performing at various churches, concert series, and festivals throughout the High Country. Tickets Available Here: https://www.blowingrockmuseum.org/calendar/gospel-choir
The ceramic objects found in this exhibition are obviously of a kind. Birds have long been a common subject for sculptural objects meant for the home. In particular, domestic poultry—ducks, geese, guineas, pigeons, and turkeys, with chickens chief among them—are animals that have been deeply integrated into our visual culture.
Photo Credit: Sandra Davidson. Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. When he appointed her in 2018, Governor Cooper stated that “Jaki Shelton Green brings a deep appreciation of our state’s diverse communities to her role as an ambassador of North Carolina literature. Jaki’s appointment is a wonderful new chapter in North Carolina’s rich literary history.” Books will be available for purchase after the event. Website
Mystery Hill would like to welcome Dr. Rozwell to Mystery Hill! Guests spend a day of games, activities and surprises. Perfect for any age.
Join Mystery Hill, the Underwood family, and staff as we defend the property against an alien invasion! Tickets on sale now!
It's scary fun for the whole family! Enjoy ghastly attractions, including Ghost Train rides, the Haunted House, and the Freaky Forest, available only for Ghost Train hours. Separate park admission from daytime hours, with Ghost Train fun from 7:30 to 11:30pm. Advance tickets recommended; a limited number of guests will be admitted nightly. Friday and Saturday nights September 23 - October 29.
Join Birdies in celebrating all things handcrafted in the High Country at their 1st Annual Maker's Nest will showcase 10+ local artisans.
A lecture and recital by James Douthit including the piano music of Theodor Leschetizky (1830-1915) Presented by Appalachian State University FREE FOR ALL Join App State’s James Douthit for moving piano performances and a lively look at the opportunities students in the Hayes School of Music have to turn their talents into lifelong careers. Douthit will also share how his professional journey led him to be named dean of the university’s school of music — a progression of his work as a professor, pianist, and piano pedagogy clinician. Douthit has performed extensively in the United States, as well as in Austria, Poland, China, and Great Britain. He is noted for his performance of piano compositions of Theodor Leschetizky (1830–1915), one of the most renowned piano pedagogues of the nineteenth century. Of note, the Leschetizky Association of America invited Douthit to present a concert in honor of Leschetizky’s birthday and his performance earned a standing ovation. Reviews of Douthit’s recitals laud his performances as “musically poetic” and highlight his extensive technical and interpretive skills. He has been praised for his “sweeping gestures at the piano” that “extend his passion for the music and its communication to the audience.” Website
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