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From Summer to Autumn
Landscapes featured at Carlton Gallery


Picture Perfect at the Jones House
Photo exhibits run throughout September


Watauga’s Grassroots Grants deadline is Sept. 15
Watauga County organizations planning arts-related activities are invited to apply for Grassroots Grants for the 2008-09 fiscal year.


Signature Styles at Hands Gallery
Jeff Martin ceramics and Debbi Ordan jewelry featured in September


Functional Whimsy
Stephanie Lee brings artful wardrobe to ArtWalk


Turchin Center announces fall schedule
International theme continues

 

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A Doctor of Magic
Magician society awards degree to Sammy Cortino

Mystery author Adair visits library Sept. 11
Mystery and suspense writer Suzanne Williams, pen name Suzanne Adair, will deliver a presentation about history reenactment and how first hand experience helps with the writing process Sept. 11 at 6:30 in the Watauga County Library.

ASU Darwin series features lectures, films and theatre
Appalachian State University will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his book


In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone
Filmmakers shoot documentary in Boone

 

 

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2nd annual High Country Bluegrass Festival this Saturday


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Local groups share spotlight Saturday
High Country Bluegrass Festival offers local talent

Music faculty perform An Evening of Encores Sept. 9
Faculty members from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will perform “An Evening of Encores” Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall. Admission is free.

 

Film on life of Nazi hunter shown Sept. 10 at ASU
A film about famed Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal will be shown Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Appalachian State University.

 


Ginger Rogers: Dancer, Actress, Legend
Lynnette Barkley directs the musical biography Backwards in High Heels on the BRSC stage Aug. 29-Sept. 14

 

TOPS spins into Blowing Rock Stage Company
Fall 2008 courses available

Naturalist rally at Roan Mountain Sept. 5-7
A local ecological treasure will be the site of an annual nature celebration next month.

Hurry Up & Wait premieres Saturday
Performance art at Turchin Center

Chamber Singers close St. John’s 2008 concert series Sept. 7
The summer concert series at historic St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Valle Crucis, concludes on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m.

ASU hosts recitals Sept. 10-12
Mezzo-soprano Priscilla Porterfield will present a recital Wednesday, Sept.10, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center


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Yes, Strings Attached
Elkland International Puppet Festival Sept. 13

 

 

 

Heritage Day at Banner House Museum Sept. 13
Banner House Museum, operated by the Greater Banner Elk Heritage Foundation, will celebrate Heritage Day on Sept. 13, with a variety of activities from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

 

Mast Store celebrates Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Day Sept. 13
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Mast General Store will partner with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to salute and support the Blue Ridge Parkway.

 

Spruce Pine Pow Wow Sept. 12-14
Concert held Sept. 11

 


Mountain Heart to open for Lynyrd Skynyrd
Holmes Center concert set for September 12

 

 

Second City comedy troupe returns Sept. 19 & 20
Windy City giggle factory presents “Pratfall of Civilization” at Hayes Center

 



Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion set for Sept. 19-21
Americana Festival features outstanding lineup

 


Apple Festival to be held Oct. 11
The Apple Festival, held at the Hickory Ridge Homestead at Horn in the West, celebrates and honors the present with a taste from the past.

 


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

 

 



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Ginger Rogers: Dancer, Actress, Legend
Lynnette Barkley directs the musical biography Backwards in High Heels on the BRSC stage Aug. 29-Sept. 14

 

Spicing up the role of Ginger
Actress Morgan Smith studies Ginger Rogers’ life and work for her role in Backwards in High Heels

 

Hurry Up & Wait premieres Saturday
Performance art at Turchin Center

 

 

Songs & Confessions of a One-Time Waitress
Linda Lavin, TV’s Alice, comes to Blowing Rock for One-Woman Show

Aunt Orlene returns to the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway invites the public to the presentation of “They Call Me Aunt Orlene.”





Nobody Left to Crown
Positive political messages abound on Richie Havens’ latest CD

Local groups share spotlight Saturday
High Country Bluegrass Festival offers local talent

Music faculty perform An Evening of Encores Sept. 9
Faculty members from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will perform “An Evening of Encores” Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall. Admission is free.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion set for Sept. 19-21
Americana Festival features outstanding lineup

Mountain Heart to open for Lynyrd Skynyrd
Holmes Center concert set for September 12

High Country Bluegrass Festival returns September 6
IBMA winners The Infamous Stringdusters and others at Fairgrounds

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

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