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A Cheesy October at the Cheese House Gallery
 The 10 artists collectively known as ARTMIX have created a witty, imaginative take on “Cheese”

 


Morning Star Hosts Autumn Art Show
 Blowing Rock gallery features dozens of regional artists

 


Sleepin’ Dog at ArtWalk
 While enjoying the colorful leaves of the Blue Ridge Mountains

 

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Saving the Birds: A Lesson in International Relations
 International relations aren’t limited to politicians and heads of state.

 


Civil War exhibit extended through Oct. 18
 “The Civil War in the Western Mountains” exhibit at the Banner House Museum has been extended through Oct. 18

 

John Haught to lecture as part of Darwin Bicentennial Series
Appalachian State University’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth continues on Tuesday, Oct. 21

 


Plight of the Neotropical Migrants
Next Audubon meeting Oct. 21

 


Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Farthing Auditorium Oct. 23
 Noted river advocate addresses “Our Environmental Destiny”

 

Women’s Studies lecture series continues through Nov. 20 at ASU
 The Women’s Studies Program at Appalachian State University will present a series of lectures fall semester focusing on women’s and gender studies.

 

Town of Boone launches annual calendar photo contest
The town of Boone is asking residents to send their best photos of the Boone area to Town Hall by Oct. 17

 


ASU offers Genocide & Mass Killings Film Series
 Fall 2008 program runs Sept. 28-Nov. 23

 


ASU offers Holocaust film series
 Fall 2008 program runs Sept. 14-Nov. 23

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Kruger Brothers host music festival in North Wilesboro
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Valle Fair marks 30 years of fun and caring

 

Lies & Legends
 Music of Harry Chapin presented in special stage show Oct. 17-Nov. 2 in Blowing Rock

 


It’s time to get Woolly
Woolly Worm Festival

 

 

Preservationist to sign book at Mast Store
Tony Craig will be signing his recently released book “General Stores of North Carolina” Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis.

 


Malawian artist visits area schools
Masankho Banda, a performing artist and educator originally from Malawi, Africa, will be an artist in residence in area schools Oct. 13–17

 

 

Golden Oldies at the Library
 The Watauga County Library is sponsoring the Golden Oldies Prom on Oct. 16 at the Western Watauga Community Center from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 


Horns o’ Plenty come to Legends
 Funk bands Hot Politics and Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band at ASU on Oct. 23


 


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Doc Watson and Friends perform Oct. 24 at ASU
 ‘Hills of Home’ comes to Farthing

 

Celtic Fiddle Champion at Bohemia Cafe
 Jamie Laval performs in West Jefferson on October 24

 


Dulcimer champion comes to Blowing Rock
 Joe Collins, the 2007 National Mountain Dulcimer champion, is coming to Blowing Rock to do a concert on Oct. 25 in the Blowing Rock Elementary School auditorium on Sunset Drive in Blowing Rock.

 


Symphony of the Mountains announces 62nd season
 Kingsport musicians present Gershwin, Ravel and more

 

First High Country Beer Fest set for November 1
 Beer Tasting in Boone, Beer Dinner in Blowing Rock

 

‘Keep Your Neighbor Warm’
 WAMY motorcycle charity event revs up Oct. 25

 

Murder mystery dinner theater at ASU Nov. 5-8
 “Murder at Greystone Manor,” a murder mystery dinner theater event, will be presented at Appalachian State University Nov. 5-8 at 7 p.m.


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Lies & Legends
 Music of Harry Chapin presented in special stage show Oct. 17-Nov. 2 in Blowing Rock

Murder mystery dinner theater at ASU Nov. 5-8
 “Murder at Greystone Manor,” a murder mystery dinner theater event, will be presented at Appalachian State University Nov. 5-8 at 7 p.m.




Looking Back at California Autumn
 Tony Rice gathered all-star group of musicians for special project

 


Crowd Around the Mic Volume 12
 WNCW-FM releases stellar two-disc compilation of Studio

Dulcimer champion comes to Blowing Rock
 Joe Collins, the 2007 National Mountain Dulcimer champion, is coming to Blowing Rock to do a concert on Oct. 25 in the Blowing Rock Elementary School auditorium on Sunset Drive in Blowing Rock.

Celtic Fiddle Champion at Bohemia Cafe
 Jamie Laval performs in West Jefferson on October 24

Doc Watson and Friends perform Oct. 24 at ASU
 ‘Hills of Home’ comes to Farthing

Lies & Legends
 Music of Harry Chapin presented in special stage show Oct. 17-Nov. 2 in Blowing Rock

Horns o’ Plenty come to Legends
 Funk bands Hot Politics and Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band at ASU on Oct. 23

An Interview with Todd Rundgren
 Thinking man’s rocker releases the guitar-oriented album Arena

A Talk with Todd, Part 2
 Rundgren releases the motivational album Arena

Symphony of the Mountains announces 62nd season
 Kingsport musicians present Gershwin, Ravel and more

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