WEST JEFFERSON — The Kool Nites and Hot Rods cruise-in returned to downtown West Jefferson on June 19 beginning at 4 p.m, brought in by the Bl…
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“I have personally been attending the Games for over 50 years, and I know we share the common bond of a deep and abiding love for the Games. T…
After closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the classic outdoor drama Horn in The West reopens at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 25.
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In co-operation with Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Preschool, Holston Camp is now accepting enrollment for 3-5 year olds at their new afterno…
BOONE — The Blue Ridge Chapter of the North Carolina Native Plant Society is announcing their final native plant sale of the season held at th…
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Two cherished High Country cultural organizations, Blue Ridge Community Theatre and Southern Appalachian Historical Association, are joining f…
Leslie Odom Jr., known for his role in the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton,’ pulled out of An Appalachian Summer Festival in February, prompting Ap…
WEST JEFFERSON — Scores of art patrons took to the streets of West Jefferson on Friday, June 11, to participate in the first of the 2021 seaso…
The 15 local artists chosen by the Watauga Arts Council, Draba and Curio Art Vending Machines company for the June First Friday Arts Show have…
Gallery Crawls return to the county as the Ashe County Arts Council announces the first crawl of the season on Friday, June 11, from 5-7:30 p.…
BLOWING ROCK — As the High Country looks forward to the return of summer events, one of the holiday mainstays is sure to be welcomed with exci…
BOONE — The Watauga Arts Council will be hosting two exhibitions at the King Street Art Collective from now until Sunday, June 6. Both “Draw Y…
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BLOWING ROCK — Was Daniel Boone a “natural man” living a virtuous, uncomplicated existence in the wilderness, as suggested in Lord Byron’s epi…
WILKESBORO — MerleFest officials announced the first round of performers for MerleFest 2021, which will take place Thursday-Sunday, Sept.16-19…
BANNER ELK — After a year hiatus due to COVID-19, Lees McRae is happy to announce that Forum will be returning to campus this summer.
BLOWING ROCK — Symphony by the Lake returns to Chetola Resort for a centerpiece event of the summer on Friday, July 23. The theme, Music from …
The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum presents a captivating array of exhibitions this Summer 2021, featuring works from TRANSFORMATION, the…
A joint effort between local art promotion company the Curio Machine, community exposure app company Draba and the Watauga Arts Council will b…
NEWLAND — Pastor Keith Russell of Big Meadows Baptist Church in Newland is spreading the word of God through a new ministry that seeks to brin…
The Watauga Arts Council is proud to host the Appalachian State Industrial Design Program Senior Design Capstone Exhibition at the King Street…
Arts Council programming returns with Fridays in the Park Concert Series at Ashe Park.
BOONE — Throughout the month of May the Jones House Cultural and Community Center will host an art exhibition by veteran artist Robert Moore, …
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series highlighting day trips in and around the High Country for community members to enjoy.
BANNER ELK — The Lees-McRae Summer Theatre season returns this June with two musicals that put the American experience at center stage.
The Watauga County Farmer’s Market kicked off its 2021 season on Saturday, May 1.