WINTER CALENDAR of EVENTS

NOVEMBER

Oct. 31- Nov. 4
Lees-McRae College Performing Arts presents Summer and Smoke. For more information call (828) 898-8721.

Nov. 2 - 4
Holiday Show at the Boone Mall. The show will feature fine arts and crafts and country crafts. Sponsored by Mountain Tops Promotions. For more information call (828) 733-0675.

Nov. 7
ASU’s Performing Arts Series presents the Degas String Quartet. Resen Concert Hall at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets contact (880) 841-ARTS or visit pas.appstate.edu.

Nov. 8
The Ashe Arts Council presents Male Intellect, An Oxymoron? at 7:30 at the Ashe Civics Center. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

Nov. 9
ASU’s Performing Arts Series presents the Sean Lurran Dance Company at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium. For more information and tickets contact (880) 841-ARTS or visit pas.appstate.edu.

Nov. 15
The Ashe Arts Council presents Dallas Brass at 7:30 at the Ashe Civics Center. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

Nov. 20 - Dec. 28
Tree Fest and Christmas Crafts at the Ashe Arts Center Gallery, located at 303 School Avenue in West Jefferson. Beautifully decorated trees with handcrafted ornaments, holiday crafts, gift items and special gifts from the kitchen. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

Nov. 22 - Dec. 2
Wilkes Playmakers present Papa’s Angels at Benton Hall in N. Wilkesboro. For more information and tickets contact the box office at (336) 838-7529.

Nov. 23
Christmas in the Park at Blowing Rock Memorial Park. Visit with Santa and enjoy hay rides, caroling, the lighting of the town and free cider and hot chocolate. For more information call (828) 295-5222.

Chetola Festival of Lights in Blowing Rock. Chetola Resort will light up with a spectacular of more than 50,000 lights. Call (800) 243-8652 for more information.

Nov. 24-25
Mistletoe Market in downtown West Jefferson. This all day community event focuses on family activities, holiday traditions, special music, service oriented activities, shopping, recreation and food.

Nov. 24
13th annual Wood Kiln Opening at Traditions Pottery, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 4443 Bolick Road in Lenoir. For more information call (828) 295-5099.

Norman Rockwell Christmas Parade on Main Street in Blowing Rock at 2 p.m. For more information call (828) 295-5222.

Nov. 24 - March 25
Ice Skating at Appalachian Ski Mountain. Skating is offered during three sessions, weather permitting: 12 to 2 p.m., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Skating costs $12 per session, which includes complimentary skates if needed. For more information call (828) 295-7828.

Late November - Dec. 24
Choose and Cut - Begin a new family tradition by visiting one of the High Country’s many Christmas tree farms. For more information contact (828) 262-5826.

Nov. 28 - Dec. 16
The Blowing Rock Stage Company presents The Christmas Bus at Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock. For tickets contact the box office at (828) 295-9627 or visit blowingrockstage.com.

DECEMBER

December through March:
Nastar Competition for recreational racers at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort every Saturday and Sunday at 12 p.m. on the Big Red slope, weather, slope conditions and other variables permitting. Register at the Ski School at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the competition.

Cost is $5 per person, $4 for children 11 and younger and $2 per rerun.
For more information visit skisugar.com.

Snowshoe Guided Tours at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Cost is $20, which includes snowshoe rentals. For more information visit skisugar.com.

Dec. 1
ASU’s Performing Arts Series presents Anuna: Celtic Origins at 8 p.m. at Farthing Auditorium on the ASU campus. For more information and tickets contact (880) 841-ARTS or visit pas.appstate.edu.

Holiday Parade in Downtown Boone. For more information call (828) 262-4532.

Lees-McRae College Performing Arts presents a Candlelight Christmas Concert on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. At Hayes Auditorium in Banner Elk. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for students and children. For more information call (828) 898-8721.

Mountain Home Music presents An Appalachian Christmas, a free community concert celebrating the season. The concert will be held at Grace Lutheran Church at 8 p.m. All funds raised will go to support Santa’s Toy Box and Hospitality House. For more information visit mountainhomemusic.com.

Wilkes County Christmas Parade through the downtown streets of Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro. The parade starts at 1 p.m. and is coordinated by the Wilkes County Jaycees.

The Ashe Arts Council hosts a Holiday Open House at the Ashe Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

The Ashe Arts Council presents the Ashe County Choral Society at 7:30 at the Ashe Civics Center. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

Dec. 2
Watauga County Community Band presents their annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at Boone United Methodist Church.

Dec. 14-16
Fourth Annual Christmas Show at the Boone Mall. The show will feature fine arts and crafts and country crafts. Sponsored by Mountain Tops Promotions. For more information call (828) 733-0675.

Dec. 15
The Ashe Arts Council presents Radio Show: It’s a Wonderful Life at 7:30 at the Ashe Civics Center. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

Dec. 15 - 16
SugarFest ’07 at Sugar Mountain features equipment demos, giveaways, ice sculpting, bluegrass music by Boss Hawg, fireworks, the Edge of the World/ Burton Rail Jam snowboard competition and more. For more information visit skisugar.com.

Dec. 15 - 24
Santa at Sugar: Santa will be skiing, riding and talking with all the good boys and girls. For more information visit skisugar.com.

Dec. 22
Visit with Santa in the Gazebo at Beech Mountain at 4 p.m. Bring an ornament to help decorate the Christmas tree and watch the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. For more information contact the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at (828) 387-9283.

Dec. 27
Hay rides, bonfire and marshmallow roast in Beech Mountain at 6 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate, cider and caroling by fire light. For more information contact the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at (828) 387-9283.

Dec. 29 - 30
USSA Holiday Slalom and Giant Slalom Competition for licensed USSA racers. Events begin at 9 a.m. No registrations on race day.

Dec. 31
The Walker Center in Wilkesboro hosts their annual New Year’s Eve Celebration. For more information contact the box office at (336) 838-6260.

Moonlight skating sessions at the conclusion of fireworks at Appalachian Ski Mountain. For more information contact (828) 262-5826.

A New Year’s Celebration at Sugar Mountain. Includes a torch light parade and fireworks at midnight. A fee and reservation is required for indoor activities and should be made in early December by calling (828) 898-4521 ext. 233.

JANUARY

Jan. 8
Septuagenarian Party at Sugar Mountain. For more information visit skisugar.com.

Jan. 12
The Ashe Arts Council presents Coffee House Talent Night at 7:30 at the Jefferson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

National Winter Trails Day at Sugar Mountain Resort. Free guided snowshoe tours available. For more information visit skisugar.com.

Jan. 21
The Ashe Arts Council hosts a Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration at 7:00 at the Ashe Arts Center. The event is free. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

Jan. 26
ASU’s Performing Arts Series presents Golden Dragon Acrobats at 8 p.m. at Farthing Auditorium on the ASU campus. For more information and tickets contact (880) 841-ARTS or visit pas.appstate.edu.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 7
ASU’s Performing Arts Series presents the Monterey Jazz Festival’s 50th Anniversary Tour at 8 p.m. at Farthing Auditorium on the ASU campus. For more information and tickets contact (880) 841-ARTS or visit pas.appstate.edu.

Feb. 8
The Ashe Arts Council presents Transactors Improv at 7:30 at the Ashe Civics Center. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

Feb. 15
ASU’s Performing Arts Series presents the Taj Mahal Trio at 8 p.m. at Farthing Auditorium on the ASU campus. For more information and tickets contact (880) 841-ARTS or visit pas.appstate.edu.

Feb. 26
ASU’s Performing Arts Series presents the Cypress String Quartet’s Inspired by America at 8 p.m. at Farthing Auditorium on the ASU campus. For more information and tickets contact (880) 841-ARTS or visit pas.appstate.edu.

MARCH

March 1
Richard T. Trundy Memorial Sugar Cup Competition. A giant slalom competition for participants with at least an intermediate or above ability level. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For more information visit skisugar.com.

March 3 - end of the season
March Madness at Sugar Mountain. Up to 25 percent savings on lift tickets, rental equipment and lessons. For more information visit skisugar.com.

March 6
The Ashe Arts Council presents the musical stylings of Justin David at 7:30 at the Ashe Civics Center. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

March 15
The Ashe Arts Council presents Coffee House Talent Night at 7:30 at the Jefferson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS.

March 23
Easter Egg Hunt at Sugar Mountain.Search of prize-filled eggs on the slopes. The prize may even be a season pass. For more information visit skisugar.com.

March 28-30
The Appalachian Young People’s Theater presents Cows Don’t Fly and Other Known Facts at I.G. Greer Studio Theater on the ASU campus. For tickets call the box office at (828) 262-3063.