July 5, 2007 issue
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How Sweet It Is
Ten Years of MusicFest ‘N Sugar Grove
At the ripe old age of 10, MusicFest ‘N Sugar Grove is looking to its musical past while taking a very green step into the future. With an already stellar program of musicians set to descend on the historic Cove Creek School grounds on July 13 and 14... (Full Story)
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League Eyes
Mega-Dump Moratorium Expiration Date
The North Carolina General Assembly is currently working on legislation to change the way landfills are sited and constructed in North Carolina. (Full Story)
High Country Kudzu: Multiflora RoseTakes on a Life of Its Own
Here in the High Country, above the kudzu line, a fragrant and attractive plant has gained an unwelcome foothold in the pastures and farmlands. The plant is the multiflora rose. (Full Story)
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App-Solute Summer
A Guide to An Appalachian Summer Festival 2007
Grandfather Mountain Highland
Games Begin July 12
Now in its 52nd year, the Highland Games has become one of the largest Scottish events in the world. The festival lasts for four days, beginning on Thursday, July 12, at 4:30 p.m. with a picnic on MacRae Meadows and ending in the dark after the Calling of the Clans. With four days filled with Scottish music, dancing, food, clothing, field games and more, attendees can experience authentic, traditional Scottish culture. (Full Story)
Downtown Boone Development Association Art Crawl This Friday
Christmas in July Festival Friday and Saturday
Former Fishbone Guitarist Gets Soul Deep at Boone Saloon Saturday
Mountainhome Music Presents Boone Bluegrass Saturday
Shen Wei Dance Arts Brings Spring to An Appalachian Summer on Saturday
Mountain Top Promotions To Host Fine Arts & Crafts Show July 7 and 8
Lees-McRae College Summer Theatre Presents Damn Yankees Through July 8
A Bear of a Race Returns to Linville—Run One Mile (Up)
After Running the Bear, Try Riding the Grizzly on July 13
Blowing Rock Stage Company Presents Deathtrap July 11 to 21
Lees-McRae Summer Enrichment Programs in July
Drepung Loseling Monks at ASU July 13
Fashion Show to Feature Local People and Shoppes August 3
Watauga Public Library Offers Many Summer Events, Programs
Catch Minor League Baseball Action Close to the High Country
Summer FORUM Series at Lees-McRae College June 19 to August 7
What’s a Kid To Do?Lots of Summer Enrichment Choices--
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