Events

September 29, 2022 The Town of Newland’s Annual Fall Festival, originally to be held Saturday, October 1st, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 8th due to predicted heavy rain, possible flooding and powerful winds in the town and region this weekend from Hurricane Ian. With guidance from Avery County’s Emergency Management Department, Newland town officials believe the date change is necessary because of potential dangers from the hurricane. By Tim Gardner

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September 28, 2022 The Town of Boone’s sesquicentennial celebration, Boone 150, continues on Saturday, October 1, at Three Forks Baptist Church, with Sacred Sounds, featuring performances by local church groups and choirs, starting at 2:00 p.m. The concert will feature a number of local musicians and a special choir with members from several Baptist and Methodist churches in the area. 

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September 28, 2022 BOONE, N.C. – The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is welcoming Australian native  and award-winning recording artist Tommy Emmanuel, C.G.P. to the mountains for a  live appearance and debut performance at its historic venue in downtown Boone at 7:30  p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022.

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September 26, 2022 BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Office of Sustainability announces a series of events to raise awareness about climate justice. All events are free and open to the public. “This series is designed to bring attention to the effects of the climate crisis on frontline communities,” said Dr. Lee J. Ball, App State’s chief sustainability officer.

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September 22, 2022 LINVILLE, N.C. – Fall is officially here, and the foliage on Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is showing signs that the seasonal color change is already underway.

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September 22, 2022 BOONE, N.C. – “We just have to do it,” said Appalachian Theatre Executive Director Suzanne  Livesay. “With audience members and the general public submitting more Halloween and  Science Fiction suggestions than in any other movie genre, we are responding with not one, but  two classic film series in October to give our loyal patrons exactly what they most want to see in  our historic venue.” 

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September 22, 2022 BOONE, N.C. – The Mast Store Americana Music Series on the Doc Watson Stage of  the Appalachian Theatre continues on September 29 with multi-award-winning bluegrass  singer-songwriter, mandolinist, and guitarist Sierra Hull performing live at the historic  venue in downtown Boone, NC. Hull won the International Bluegrass Music Association’s  (IBMA) “Mandolin Player of the Year” award three years in a row, and will be performing  with special guest artist Taylor Rae. The concert begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.  

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September 21, 2022 As the first leaves begin to fade from vibrant greens to golden yellows, the Art Cellar Gallery is winding down their Summer Exhibition schedule. A large portion of the season was dedicated to realism with exhibitions for David Birmingham’s landscapes and Loren DiBenedetto’s still lifes. The theme continues through the last show of the season with Walter Stanford’s animal portraits gracing the walls Wednesday, September 21st through Saturday, October 8th.  By Lauren Olds

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September 21, 2022 The Town of Newland’s Annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 1st, on the town’s River Walk. The Fall Festival will be held at the precise address of 288 Calvary Street. The Fall Festival will be held at the precise address of 288 Calvary Street. By Tim Gardner

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September 16, 2022 Having served the community for 30 years, Deep Gap Ruritan continues its efforts to make a difference with a unique fundraising event coming up on Saturday, Oct. 1. Bargains and Biscuits, to be held on the upper level of Deep Gap Fire Department from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — rain or shine — will serve as the club’s main fundraiser for the year. The group’s regular fundraiser, an annual and popular steak dinner, was put on hold for the last two years due to COVID and ongoing health and safety concerns. By Sherrie Norris

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September 15, 2022 The AppalFRESH Collaborative is happy to invite Appalachian students, faculty, staff and the community to the 6th annual Community FEaST (Food Engagement and StoryTelling) on Sanford Mall on Wednesday Oct. 12 from 4:30 -6 p.m. The AppalFRESH Collaborative is delighted to return to its pre-pandemic commensality event, gathering around a 100-yard long table for a simple, local meal of potatoes, greens and apple pie with live local music.

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September 15, 2022 The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce a line-up of dynamic and diverse programming for their fall 2022 season with five productions highlighting the talents of students, staff, and faculty both on and off the stage. Performances are scheduled from September through December this fall in various outdoor locations across campus, and the stages of both Greer Studio Theatre and the Valborg Theatre.

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September 14, 2022 Mountain Home Music and the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) are pleased to present the Junaluska Gospel Choir live in concert at the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, in partnership with the Watauga County Arts Council. Concerts in the Garden will run from 4 PM – 6 PM, with gates opening at 3 PM. The event will feature local art & craft vendors curated by the Watauga Arts Council along with beer, wine, food offerings, walking tours, garden history, and live music.

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September 14, 2022 There could only be one film at the top of the American Film Institute (AFI) list of  “The Greatest Movie Musicals” of all time, but the choice by a jury of over 1,000 leaders in the  creative industry was obvious: “Singin’ in the Rain.” It was so named as part of AFI’s “100  Year… Series” celebrating the first century of American cinema. As a centennial celebration of  cinematic milestones, the AFI series intended to inspire discussion and public interest in  classical Hollywood cinema.  

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September 14, 2022 The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country has announced the final two  artists who will appear during their Fall 2022 concert series of live appearances scheduled at the historic venue in downtown Boone, NC. Bluegrass virtuosos Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway will make their long-awaited App Theatre debut on Sunday, November 13 with country and Americana singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale appearing in concert on Friday, November 18, 2022.  

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September 14, 2022 The 11th annual Wayne Benfield Memorial Benefit will be held this Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Crossnore First Baptist Church Community, located at 220 East Crossnore Drive (just a half mile off U.S. Highway 221) in the Crossnore Township of Avery County.  By Tim Gardner

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September 14, 2022 There are lots of reasons to grab your beer stein, put on your Lederhosen—or your dirndl—and head to Sugar Mountain Resort Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9, 2022 for their 32nd annual Oktoberfest celebration. Take in the beautiful fall foliage, cool, comfortable mountain temperatures, and a weekend full of festival activities from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Be sure to bring the kids because the event is for the whole family. The celebration marches on wind or rain or shine or snow. Admission, parking, and shuttle service are free of charge.

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September 12, 2022 The MANNA FoodBank will host another Community Market on Friday, October 14th at the Old Rock School Gymnasium in Newland.  The gymnasium is located at 185 Shady Street and is adjacent to Newland Elementary School. By Tim Gardner

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September 7, 2022 Local Chefs. Local Ingredients. Local impact. That’s what it’s all about, but throw in a little friendly competition among those chefs and you’ve got the perfect recipe for one of the most innovative fundraisers ever held in Boone.  By Sherrie Norris

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September 6, 2022. The Valle Crucis Community Park will hold its annual auction beginning on Saturday, September 17. The multi-day event kicks off with a community gathering at the Apple Barn in Valle Crucis beginning at 9:00 a.m. Attendees at this in-person event will be able to purchase breakfast and cocktails, preview items from the online auction, and participate in a limited live auction of selected items such as fresh flower bouquets, fresh baked goods, and assorted art and craft items. 

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