Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other towns of the North Carolina High Country
Founded 05-05-05
August 23, 2007 issue
Events & Entertainment / What's Happening!
Don’t Forget—Upcoming Events • Things2Do • Things4Kids • Gallery News
Shining A Little Light
The 6th Annual High Country Youth Fest
For the second time in less than a month, ASU’s Holmes Convocation Center will be transformed into a positive musical force filled with songs of praise as Son’s Light Ministries hosts its 6th annual High Country Youth Festival on Sunday, September 2.
“We’re pumped about it,” said an excited Ward. “This is number six and we’re very blessed to have the artists we have for the festival. We’ve had a lot of calls, so I hope we have a big turnout.” (Full Story)
Wiseapple Plays Banner Elk Thursday
Cruisin’ and Jammin’ in Blowing Rock Friday
Choral Evensong at St. Mary of the Hills Sunday
Artists Alley Open House and Sale
Jefferson Landing Hosts 5th Annual New River Blues Festival September 1
Blue Ridge Equestrian 4-H to Host Third Annual Fun Show September 15
Design a Fence for the Jones House
Leola Street Community Garden Hosts Benefits This Saturday
St. John’s Presents Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers September 2
Jan Karon’s Journey to Mitford Premieres September 5
Talking Blues With Harp Legend Chicago Bob Nelson
Libby Smart Featured at Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery
Sales of Star-Studded 2007 MerleFest Jams Benefit Bluegrass Trust Fund
Tweetsie Railroad Presents Railfan Weekend September 8 and 9
Fifth Annual Mile High Kite Festival on Beech Mountain September 2
Appalachian Roots Revival Returns for Fall Festival September 22
Mitford Days in Blowing Rock Will Include a Barnabus Look-Alike Contest
Doctors of Art Exhibit at Cannon Hospital Through August 31
Music at Appalachian Comes Back August 30
VFW Post 7031 Hosts Annual Poker Run to Benefit Military Families August 25
5th Annual New River Blues Fest Set for September 1 at Jefferson Landing
Happy Valley Fiddler’s Convention Takes Place August 31 to September 2
High Country Youth Festival 2007 Taking Place at Holmes Center September 2
Off The Grid Festival Set for Labor Day Weekend at Moon Shine Acres
Cultural Events
- Choral Evensong at St. Mary of the Hills Sunday
- Happy Valley Fiddler’s Convention Takes Place August 31 to September 2
- St. John’s Presents Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers September 2
Brewer’s Briefs:
Spotlighting live music in the High Country.