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Discover the stories that shape life in the stunning North Carolina mountains. From local events and outdoor adventures to real estate opportunities and community updates, we bring you the latest happenings from this breathtaking region.
One-of-a-Kind Riverfront Retreat in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountain Home
Looking for your dream retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains? This gorgeous 4269-square-foot furnished home, with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 full baths, has been lovingly crafted in meticulous detail by its engineer/owner.
At BRAHM: Scholars & Scones: Finding Folk Art in North Carolina
Get into art that reflects the spirit of Ashe County! In this talk entitled Finding Folk Art in North Carolina, collector Barry Huffman will discuss selected artists in the exhibit including Raymond Coins, Minnie Reinhardt and her daughter Arie Taylor, Burlon Craig, Hubert Walters and James Harold Jennings. Barry will briefly review the history of interest in contemporary folk art in the state over the last 30 years.
Events at the Blue Ridge Theatre & Event Center
Continuing the great tradition of bringing family-friendly entertainment to the High Country. The Blue Ridge Theatre & Event Center (formerly the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre) came under new management in August of 2018. The new owner, Steve Mochen, has been working tirelessly to make a great venue location even better. Check out these upcoming events!
LIVE MUSIC At Beech Mountain In in January
Virginia GroundThe band Virginia Ground categorizes their sound in one word: Appalachiaphonic. It’s a funky melodic marriage rooted in soul, blues, bluegrass, reggae, country, Dixieland, jazz, rock, Americana, swing and more. When Jamen Denton’s fountainesque songwriting collides with his ensemble of inventive musicians; Jon McGlocklin singing harmony vocals, Logan Fritz on bass and vocals, Justin Denton on drums, Ben Smith on harmonica, Will Outlaw on trombone, Ian Feathers on trumpet and James Bowman on keys,they create a sound that is infectiously novel yet still familiar. The band’s music has and always will pay homeage to the rich traditions that have long filtered through their part of Appalachian mountains from all over the world…
Blowing Rock Winterfest
Don't Hibernate, Celebrate! Blowing Rock celebrates winter with lots of fun and events for the whole family- from the Polar Plunge to Ice Carving, hayrides to wine tasting. Join us for this four-day, Thursday through Sunday festival! January 24-27, 2019.
Ashe County Arts Council January Happenings
Don’t let the winter blues set in. This January the Ashe County Arts Council is sponsoring some great events that you don’t want to miss!