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DECEMBER 4, 2008

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Photography and Children’s Art at Jones House
Art reception in downtown Boone December 5

Eco-friendly cutting boards make great holiday gifts
When trying to find the perfect gift for the chef in your family, stop by ArtWalk to see some of David Hadden’s beautiful cutting boards.

Art Cellar features holiday open house
The Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk is offering a Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Prints to benefit ASU scholarship
Pat and Don Phillips, benefactors of Appalachian State University’s Belk Library and Information Commons

ASU series features contemporary artist from China
The Doorways International Program Series presents Xuewu Zheng on the topic “Contemporary Chinese Arts and Artists’ Lives”

Winter exhibitions at Turchin Center

More Than 50 Years
Faith Ringgold exhibit comes to ASU’s Catherine J. Smith Gallery

Turchin Center holds reception for Chinese scholars
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts will hold a special event as part of the Dec. 5 Boone Downtown Art Crawl.

Shirlette Ammons presents poetry reading Dec. 4 at Appalachian
Poet Shirlette Ammons will read from her work Dec. 4 at Appalachian State University

‘Breaking Stones After School’
ASU professor lectures on child labor in East Africa

The County, Lakes and the Woodwright
New books hit area stores

Blind Boys of Alabama to present GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN at Farthing on Dec. 6

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A High Country Christmas Carol opens Dec. 5
Blowing Rock Stage Company produces world premiere of new Bob Inman holiday play

Shirlette Ammons presents poetry reading Dec. 4 at Appalachian
Poet Shirlette Ammons will read from her work Dec. 4 at Appalachian State University.

International holidays celebrated Dec. 5 at ASU
Student organizations at Appalachian State University will host a celebration of international holidays Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m.

Handmade in Todd
Watauga community showcases artisans this weekend

No Better…No Lesser
Hope Massive hosts CD release party at Dragonfly Theater Saturday

Elfis and the Sleigh Riders
Valle Crucis Elementary musicians present holiday concert Dec. 4

Holiday scholarship concert tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 16th annual Hayes School of Music Holiday Scholarship Concert at Appalachian State University.

LMC presents Candlelight Christmas Concert Dec. 6-7
Clogging, caroling and more at Hayes Auditorium

Holston hosts Christmas Tree Cutting Party
Holston Presbytery Camp and Retreat Center in Banner Elk encourages folks to begin a family tradition with its annual Christmas Tree Cutting Party, December 5 & 6.

Bluegrass Jams Start December 5th
Events to be held twice at month at Western Watauga Community Center

Glenn Bolick spins stories, jokes and songs
Back by popular demand, local musician and master potter Glenn Bolick spins old-time bluegrass on guitar and banjo.

Grandfather Mountain announces Dollar Days food drive
Due to a shortage of donations and an immediate need at food banks, Grandfather Mountain is adding an extra way for those who work and reside in the High Country to take advantage of Dollar Days.

Christmas at Fort Defiance
Happy Valley Colonial landmark celebrates the holidays Dec. 6 & 7

Nutcracker highlights Tchaikovsky score
Ballet comes to West Jefferson Dec. 6 & 7

ASU Wind Ensemble and Orchestra perform Dec. 7
Groups explore works by David Maslanka

Appalachian Chorale presents ‘Magnificat’ Dec. 9
The Appalachian Chorale celebrates its 33rd season with a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Magnificat” on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m.

Christmas Trees and Carols
Mountainhome Music hosts holiday show at Henson’s Chapel in Sugar Grove December 6

Mountainhome Music announces Christmas concerts
A Community Christmas Tree Concert at Henson’s Chapel Dec. 6

MerleFest Announces 2009 Lineup
Travis Tritt, Emmylou Harris, Del McCoury Headline festival in Wilkesboro

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

Banff Mtn. Film Fest returns March 27-28
Outdoor adventure taken to the extreme at ASU film event

Dance, Drama and Music Coming to Boone in 2009
Appalachian State’s Performing Arts Series presents four acts during the spring semester

Hayes School of Music holiday scholarship concert tickets now on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 16th annual Hayes School of Music Holiday Scholarship Concert at Appalachian State University.

Surefire Heats Up With Release Of New CD
Just hours before the recent performance of Surefire Bluegrass Band at the Hayes Center in Blowing Rock, the amazing young group’s latest CD arrived.

NASCAR and moonshining legend Junior Johnson to meet with fans Dec. 12

A High Country Christmas Carol opens Dec. 5
Blowing Rock Stage Company produces world premiere of new Bob Inman holiday play

Wilkes Playmakers present A Little House Christmas
Holiday stage show December 5-12

Christmases Unforgotten
Teen Actors Guild keeps holiday memories alive with special show Dec. 9

"The Nutcracker" Ballet Highlights Tchaikovsky Score
The Conservatory of Dance & Theatre presents its fourth annual production of The Nutcracker ballet at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson, on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Dance, Drama and Music Coming to Boone in 2009
Appalachian State’s Performing Arts Series presents four acts during the spring semester

A Season of Peace
New Diana Wilcox CD Explores the Sacred Side of Holiday Music

No Better…No Lesser
Hope Massive hosts CD release party at Dragonfly Theater Saturday

LMC presents Candlelight Christmas Concert Dec. 6-7
Clogging, caroling and more at Hayes Auditorium

Hayes School of Music holiday scholarship concert tickets now on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 16th annual Hayes School of Music Holiday Scholarship Concert at Appalachian State University

Holiday music is in the air at App
Musicians at Appalachian State University will offer a variety of marches, carols and a few original compositions in the coming weeks.

Christmas Trees and Carols
Mountainhome Music hosts holiday show at Henson’s Chapel in Sugar Grove December 6

Mountainhome Music announces Christmas concerts
A Community Christmas Tree Concert at Henson’s Chapel Dec. 6

ASU Wind Ensemble and Orchestra perform Dec. 7
Groups explore works by David Maslanka

Bluegrass Jams Start December 5th
Events to be held twice at month at Western Watauga Community Center

Mountainhome Music announces Christmas concerts
A Community Christmas Tree Concert at Henson’s Chapel Dec. 6

MerleFest Announces 2009 Lineup
Travis Tritt, Emmylou Harris, Del McCoury Headline festival in Wilkesboro

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

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