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Top to Toe 5K Race Coming to Mitchell County on August 3rd

July 18, 2024 The Top to Toe 5K is an adventurous descent from the top of a quto the bottom of the Toe River valley. Built for record chasers and families alike, this course begins at The Quartz Corp’s Chalk Mountain and ends at Riverside Park in Spruce Pine. The race proceeds benefit Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce, NC Mineral and Gem Festival. Each registered participant receives one free admission ticket to the NC Mineral and Gem Festival as well as a t-shirt!

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Mountain Home Music Announces Next Matinee Concert Series on July 23 from 2:00 to 3:15

July 17, 2024 Mountain Home Music is excited to announce the next 2024 Matinee Concert series to be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 115 E King St, Boone from 2 to 3:15 pm.  Join us on July 23 for Tucker Connor and Steve Lewis. Twelve year old Tucker Conner is a long-time member of the Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians and wowed audiences at the inaugural Boone’s Got Talent showcase! He will be joined by national banjo champion Steve Lewis who also holds the title of Walnut Valley National Bluegrass Banjo Champion, and he placed second in their guitar competition in. Lewis is a member of the Mountain Home Bluegrass Boy’s and Tucker’s guitar teacher.

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week and USA Olympic Team at Beech Mountain’s Farmers Market on Friday, August 2nd

July 17, 2024 We will celebrate National Farmers Market Week and the USA Olympic Team on Friday, August 2nd at the Beech Mountain Farmers’ Market.  40 vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, fine art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, leather, woodwork, farm raised beef/pork, ice cream and much more. And celebrate with a sample of Mookie’s Kettle Korn while supplies last! Ample parking, Doggie Hospitality, Town Welcome Station and music add to your market experience.

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Violin, Piano and Cello; Funk, Soul and R&B, a “Perfect” film, Visual Arts, Take the Stage July 16-21 at An Appalachian Summer Festival

July 16, 2024 This week at An Appalachian Summer Festival, July 16-21, there’s a little something for everyone — from violin, piano and cello, to funk, soul, R&B and more. The festival, now in its 40th year, runs through July 27 and features a diverse mix of music, dance, visual arts, and film programming. For information and tickets, visit AppSummer.org.

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Nik Aston Secures Top Spot in Men’s Heavy Athletics at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

July 16, 2024 Nik Aston placed in the top four in all seven men’s heavy athletic events during the 2024 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, earning him the top spot overall for the competition. This year marked Aston’s sixth competing at these games and his second as a professional. The 29-year-old from Los Lunas, N.M, is a personal trainer and strength-and-conditioning specialist. During his time as a graduate student at Appalachian State University, he approached someone at his gym with a Grandfather Mountain Highland Games shirt and asked how to get involved. This year, in his second competition as a pro, he notched first-place honors.

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BRAHM Receives Gift of a Painting “Early Morning Early June,” by Maud Gatewood

July 14, 2024 GSK, a global biopharma company, has gifted a work of art to the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM). The gift is a six-panel polyptych, entitled “Early Morning Early June,” by iconic North Carolina artist Maud Gatewood, which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition, “The Hard Edge & The Soft Line: A Retrospective of Maud Gatewood.” The exhibition will be on view in the Fort, Atwell, and Rankin East Galleries of the Museum from June 28, 2024, through January 5, 2025.

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Highland Games Set to Return to Grandfather Mountain’s MacRae Meadows July 11 – July 14

July 3, 2024 The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 11, continuing through Sunday, July 14. This marks the 68th year for the beloved and historic celebration of Scottish ancestry and heritage, with the popular festival once again bringing a “wee bit o’ Scotland” to the High Country of North Carolina. Throughout the weekend of events, guests can take in the awe-inspiring spectacle of traditional Scottish athletic competitions, which includes Scottish heavy athletics, track and field competitions, Highland wrestling and more.

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Exhibition of Anna Buckner’s Works to Open at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum on July 20

July 12, 2024 he Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) announces an upcoming exhibition of works by interdisciplinary maker and educator, Anna Buckner. The exhibition, entitled “Anna Buckner: And other Myths” will be on view in the Cannon Gallery at BRAHM from July 20, 2024, to February 22, 2025. Buckner is a painter in the most expanded sense of the word, creating compositions at the intersection of design, textile, and painting. “And other Myths” features a body of work that leverages the storytelling potential of quilting within the context of painterly composition and design precision.

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Tim Turner and Bill Brown Celebrate Old Friends New Art at Anvil Arts Studio and Gallery on July 19th and 20th

July 12, 2024 Over the past 43 years Anvil Arts Studio and Gallery has seen a multitude of changes. It began as Bill Brown’s private iron working studio, where he produces large-scale sculpture as well as architectural commissions. Over the years, we have turned the property into an exquisite sculpture garden and expanded the gallery to include other artistic mediums with painters, glass artists and woodworkers. Bill continues to create work that is at times deeply personal and also pieces that address current world issues. This year we are very excited to welcome local painter and potter Tim Turner to the gallery

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Symphony by the Lake in Blowing Rock Returns to Chetola Resort on Friday, July 19th

July 11, 2024 Symphony of the Mountains returns to perform at the 2024 Symphony by the Lake in Blowing Rock, NC. Their concert, “Live from Vienna” with soloist Roy Cornelius Smith, will take place outdoors at Chetola Resort on Friday, July 19th at 7:30pm. With Symphony of the Mountains’ electrifying performance, this concert promises to be an unforgettable night for fans of all ages.

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Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp to be held July 15-19 at Old Rock and Newland Elementary School Gymnasiums in Newland

July 11, 2024 The Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp, one of the High Country’s most popular annual sports events, will be held Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 in the Old Rock and adjacent auxiliary elementary school gymnasiums, located at 185 Shady Street in Newland. The camp will run from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon each day.  Each of its 41 years of existence, the Tommy Burleson Basketball Camp has been held in collaboration with the Avery Parks and Recreation Department, and it annually attracts many young players from Avery and surrounding counties as well as from several states. By Tim Gardner

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Come See Life in Blowing Rock on the 66th Annual Tour of Homes on Friday, July 26th

July 11, 2024 Four gracious mountain homes are on tap for the 66th annual Blowing Rock Tour of Homes on Friday, July 26th.  Sponsored by St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church, with all net proceeds funding local charities, homes are open 9 am to 4 pm.  Advance tickets are on sale now for $35 at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, through the Chamber’s website Events tab (blowingrockncchamber.com), or through the church website (stmaryofthehills.org/tour-of-homes24). Tickets will be $40 on the day of the Tour.  

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Watauga County Farmers’ Market Celebrates 50th Anniversary Throughout July

July 9, 2024 The Watauga County Farmers’ Market is excited to announce a month-long celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary, culminating in a grand anniversary party on Saturday, July 27th. The festivities began this past Saturday, July 6th, commemorating the day North Carolina Governor James E. Holshouser attended the formal dedication of the market in 1974. Throughout July, the market invites the community to immerse themselves in its rich history with the Market Memory Installation. This special exhibit encourages customers to contribute cherished photos, news clippings, and favorite memories, creating a tapestry of shared experiences and community spirit.

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The High Country Will Be Cranking it Up With Carolina Flywheelers, July 25-27 

July 9, 2024 If you have a fascination for antique engines, tractors or other old vehicles and equipment — or if you would like to learn more about them, or maybe you just like to mingle with those who already know all about what makes them chug — the 44th annual High Country Crank-Up is the place you ought to be. For three big days — Thursday-Saturday, July 25-27 — one of the premiere events in the southeast for lovers of all things old, hit or miss, will be converging upon the High Country Fairgrounds for this once-a-year event. Sponsored by the Carolina Flywheelers, this attraction draws folks in from all over the country, with something for the young, and especially the young-at-heart. By Sherrie Norris

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Block Party of the Year Returns To Boone Aug. 6 National Night Out Bringing Communities Together Across the US

July 9, 2024 Watauga County residents will be among over 38 million people in 18,000 communities across the country, including U.S. territories and military bases worldwide, coming together for National Night Out 2024. Easily considered the biggest block party anywhere, and happening in most locales on the first Tuesday of August, the event will once again unite individuals and families from all walks of life for one evening of celebration. Watauga County will be no exception as on Tuesday,  Aug  6, the upper parking area at Watauga High School in Boone will once again be transformed  — for two full hours, 6 p.m. -8 p.m. — into a mecca of entertainment, awareness and community spirit at its best. By Sherrie Norris

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Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery Announces Monthly Gallery Show Dates Through October

July 9, 2024 Crossnore Communities for Children’s Fine Arts Gallery is excited to announce its gallery season. Guests are invited to gallery shows throughout the season, featuring art from talented artists. This season has much to offer. In July the collection will feature impressionistic oil painted landscapes from Kim Abernethy. In August the gallery will feature landscape works in the Atelier style from Rebecca King Hawkinson. In September, Rachelle Davis, a creator of jewelry in silver and gemstones, will share her work. And in October, Katherine McCarty will showcase her abstract and impressionist work in oils, acrylic, and mixed media.

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Brass, Blues, and Broadway Shine at An Appalachian Summer Festival this Week

July 8, 2024 An Appalachian Summer Festival, Appalachian State University’s annual summer arts event, shines this week, July 9-14, with Canadian Brass (the very best of brass bands), Buddy Guy (a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound), and Norm Lewis (owner of Broadway’s silkiest baritone), plus the award-winning film The Taste of Things and the 38th annual Rosen Sculpture Walk & Competition. The festival, now in its 40th year, runs through July 27 and features a diverse mix of music, dance, visual arts, and film programming. Purchase tickets online at AppSummer.org, by calling 828-262-4046, or in person at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts box office, 733 Rivers St.

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Mountain Home Music Presents ‘Bluegrass and Brass’, a July 4th Musical Celebration & High Country Staple since 1999

July 1, 2024 A Mountain Home Music Fourth of July musical tradition, “Bluegrass and Brass” returns to the High Country. This special patriotic show has been a High Country staple since 1999 and features the unusual blending of musical styles by the Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys and the King Street Brass Band. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Boone. The program will run until 8:30 PM without an intermission so that folks can still make their favorite local fireworks displays. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Purchase tickets at mountainhomemusic.org or at the door.

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Town of Boone Announces Fourth of July Day Events and Road Closures

July 1, 2024 On July 4th, 2024, the Town of Boone will be hosting all-day festivities to celebrate the Fourth of July. Please see the information below regarding the scheduled events and road closures. Prior to the Town of Boone’s annual Fourth of July Parade, the Jones House will be hosting the Watauga Community Band on King Street in front of the Jones House. The Watauga Community Band, a local band of musicians of all ages, will play patriotic tunes for all to enjoy. Parking before the parade is available at all Town-owned parking stations; however, it should be noted that cars will be unable to leave until after the parade if parked on King Street. All Town-owned parking spaces are free on July 4th. Public restrooms and port-a-potties will be available at the Jones House.

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The Annual Fairy Day in the Daniel Boone Native Gardens is on Saturday, July 13th from 1-5pm

June 28, 2024 New vendors and activities have been revealed for 2024’s annual Fairy Day in the Daniel Boone Native Gardens on Saturday July 13, 2024, from 1-5pm. Admission is free for children and adults dressed in mythical/fairy attire and $3 for un-costumed adults with proceeds benefiting the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, a non-profit garden, located at 651 Horn in the West Drive in Boone. Music and dance will be ongoing throughout the afternoon with local singer/songwriters: Erin Williams Banks and Cayla Fralick, Noelle Austin with a song circle and scarf play leading into Beginner Ballet with Gigi Perazolo. Neighborhood yoga will provide a kid friendly yoga flow, Sole Impact Studios will showcase a clogging performance, Old Souls are playing old time music along with The Walls, a gospel family band with members 13 and unde

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App State’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies holds 22nd Annual Rosen Symposium July 11–17; Free and Open to Public

June 28, 2024 Appalachian State University’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies will hold its 22nd annual Martin and Doris Rosen Symposium from July 11–17 on App State’s Boone campus. For over two decades, the symposium has brought educators from across the country together to learn about the Holocaust and how to teach it. Participants will learn from renowned scholars of the Holocaust through workshops, lectures and discussions. The theme of this year’s symposium is “The Holocaust and America,” with programming exploring the relationships among the United States, Germany and European Jews leading up to, during and after the Holocaust.

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“Savor the Summer” Free Food Truck Rodeo and Farmers Market Series Starts June 27th

June 26, 2024 Hospitality House of Northwest N.C. is excited to announce that their “Savor the Summer” Food Truck Rodeo series is back. There will be four events throughout the summer, with the first event taking place on Thursday, June 27th, in the upper and lower parking lots of 338 Brook Hollow Road from 5:30-7:30 p.m. These events will include multiple food trucks, local foods prepared in their kitchen, games, activities, community resources and a free farmers market using produce from their organic gardens. The event and everything in it are completely free to all in attendance and the following three events will be held on the fourth Thursday of July, August, and September.

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