High Country Regional Visitor Center UPCOMING EVENTS Download at HighCountryCalendar.com

WEEKLY EVENTS

AFTERNOON ART CLUB Every Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Blowing Rock Art & History Museum Children ages 6 to 10 years of age are invited to join us at the Museum for creative art-making activities. Participants will find inspiration from current exhibitions and will introduce them to different art mediums, from watercolor to clay. Registration is required. Email [email protected]

DOODLEBUG CLUB Every Thursday, 10:30-11:30am & 1:00 - 2:00 pm Blowing Rock Art & History Museum Preschool-age children and a parent/guardian are invited to Doodlebug Club -- a fun, educational art program focused on basic art skills (holding your paintbrush, identifying primary colors, etc.) while introducing children to different art media, from watercolor to clay. After clean-up it is storytime! This program is a great way to introduce your child to art and meet other children and parents. $5 Space is limited, reservation required. email: [email protected] or call 828-295-9099

WEEKLY FREE LIVE MUSIC Nightly throughout the High Country Find live bluegrass, country and modern music nightly on our list of free live music. Visit: highcountryhost.com/NC-High-Country-FREE-Music

FARMERS MARKETS Every Tues, Thurs & Saturday thoughout the High Country Find fresh fruit, veggies, meats, pastas, breads and more! Some markets feature craft vendors, food trucks, live music and children activities. View the complete list at: highcountryhost.com/High-Country-Farmers-Markets

VALLE CRUCIS PARK BIRDWALK Every Wednesday, 8:30am – 10:30am Join the High Country Audubon Society for a bird walk at Valle Crucis Community Park every Wednesday. Enjoy an opportunity to see our beautiful birds in the area in a walk led by one of your community members. These walks will start on April 3rd and end on October 30th, 2019.

LINE DANCING AT ALLEGHANY JUBILEE Every Monday, 6pm, Alleghany Jubilee, 25 North Main St., Sparta Come on out to learn or just have fun! (336) 200-4949 or FaceBook

Cone Exhibits at BRAHM Through November 30, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Two special exhibitions will tell stories about the Cone family. For the first time ever, the renowned art collection of sisters Claribel and Etta Cone will be presented with historical context with their lives in . Modern Visions, Modern Art: The Cone Sisters in North Carolina presents a selection from the Cone Collection with artwork by Henri Matisse, Rembrandt, Sarah Stein, Jacques Villon, and others. Modern Visions, Mountain Views: The Cones of Flat Top Manor tells the story of NC's "Denim King," Moses H. Cone, and his wife, Bertha. These exhibitions can only be seen in Blowing Rock, and are free and open to the public. www.blowingrockmuseum.org

CALDWELL ARTS CHRISTMAS MARKET Fridays and Saturdays November 8-9, and November 15-16. Friday hours are 12noon-7pm. Saturday hours are 10am-4pm. The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW in Lenoir; 828-754-2486; https://www.caldwellarts.com Handmade items include folk art, hand tied trout flies, ornaments, holiday decor, pottery, woodworking, paintings, gold, silver and semiprecious stone jewelry. Several different artisans will set up each weekend. Please be prepared to pay with cash, as some artisans do not accept checks or credit cards.

High Country Host Regional Visitor Center 6370 US Hwy 321 S, Blowing Rock Hrs: M-S 9-5, S 9-3

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW RIVER STATE PARK HAYRIDES New River State Park, US Hwy 221 access • Sunday, Nov 10th @ 2pm Enjoy an 1 hour hayride through the state park. We will look for and discuss fall colors and make a stop at the river. Space is limited to 20 people/ride, so please call the park office to reserve your spot 336.982.2587. All programs are free and open to the public.

ASU HAYES SCHOOL OF MUSIC UPCOMING CONCERTS November 6, Wednesday, 8:00 PM Tom Curry/Guest Tuba, Recital Hall

APPALACHIAN OPERA THEATRE’S “DIE FLEDERMAUS” Friday, November 8th at 8 pm and Sunday, November 10 at 2 pm, Rosen Concert Hall, ASU Appalachian Opera Theatre's semi-staged, concert version of Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II goes into production this week! The show will be in German with English supertitles and narrated by Chip Myers. This is by far one of the best scores ever written to showcase both the singers and the orchestra while engaging the audience with loads of comedic charm, and the sweeping Viennese waltz. Please come join members of the Appalachian Opera Theater (under the director of Dr. Gennard Lombardozzi) and the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra (under the direction of Dr. Mélisse Brunet) for some Straussian fun! Reserve your seat by contacting the Schaefer Center Ticket Office at 828-262-4046 or go online to make a purchase at www.schaefercenter.org and clicking the "tickets" tab. Admission is $10 for adults. Students and children get in free.

27th HOLIDAY SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT (Tickets Required) Friday, November 22, 7:30 Schaefer Center Featuring: Steely Pan Steel Band, Brass Choir, Cello Ensemble, Trombone Choir, Treble Choir, Sax Quartet, Glee Club, Flute Ensemble, University Singers, Trumpet Choir, Chamber Singers, Ensemble, Wind Ensemble. For tickets, please call the Schaefer Center Box Office at 800-841-2787.

CHECKHOV’S “THE SEAGULL” Wednesday through Saturday at 7pm, November 6 through 9, I. G. Greer Studio Theatre, ASU The play was Chekhov’s first successful naturalist play, and follows the lives of young artists as they navigate life. “If you ever need my life, come take it.” So, wrote Trigorin, lover of the fading actress Arkadina, in his most famous book. Nina, a young ingenue and the beloved muse of Arkadina’s playwright son, Konstantin, absorbs this statement completely. When the two actresses — one young, and one aging — and the two writers — one successful, and one struggling — meet at the family estate one fateful summer, their loyalty, love, and ambition are put to the ultimate test, as this play follows these four characters. Chekhov’s The Seagull is a remarkable drama about passion, compromise, and the unknowable, untouchable concept of art. Tickets are $7 for students, $12 for faculty/staff and adults. Tickets are available at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts box office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by phone at 800-841-ARTS (2787) or 828-262-4046 or online.

HICKORY FURNITURE MART FALL AFTER MARKET SALE November 8-11, Friday & Saturday, 9am-7pm, Sunday, 12pm-5pm, Monday, 9am-6pm, 2220 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602 (800) 462-MART (6278). This is the sale that people look forward to all year long. The Mart’s highly anticipated After Market Sales are held once in the spring and once in the fall and traditionally take place after the wholesale Market in High Point. There will be new one-of-a-kind Market samples and overruns brought in from the manufacturers’ Fall High Point Furniture Market showroom displays. These Market samples are not available anywhere else in the world and are drastically reduced for immediate availability. Once they are sold, they will not be reproduced. Showrooms will also offer additional discounts on custom orders this entire weekend. Specific showroom offers will be available at each main entrance desk and will be posted online the week of the sale or sign up for our preferred customer list to receive priority notifications. https://www.hickoryfurniture.com

TAJ EXPRESS: THE BOLLYWOOD MUSICAL REVUE Friday, November 8, 7pm, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, ASU, $25 adults, $15 Local resident discount (with proof of residence in Watauga, Ashe or Avery County), $5 students/children Brings Bollywood razzle dazzle to Boone. Taj Express rhythmically blends dynamic dance with the hits of India’s most iconic composers and is brought to life by the stars of Bollywood cinema and its greatest musicians performing live on stage. Through a fusion of film, dance, and music, this dazzling international sensation is a high-energy celebration of contemporary India’s pop music, Bollywood culture, and deep traditions featuring colorful costumes — turmeric yellows and hot chili reds, enlivened by glittering golds and silvers for the dancing gods and goddesses — joyful dance choreographed by one of Bollywood’s top young choreographers, Vaibhavi Merchant, and thrilling live music set to an unforgettable soundtrack featuring the songs of Oscar winner A.R. Rahman.

High Country Host Regional Visitor Center 6370 US Hwy 321 S, Blowing Rock Hrs: M-S 9-5, S 9-3

MUTTS GONE NUTS Friday, November 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. The Walker Center, Wilkes Community College Expect the unexpected, as canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance, that’s leaving audiences everywhere howling for more. From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4-legged performers. Deemed ‘A Must See’ by the Washington Post, the dogs are sure to steal your heart, and then your socks! Family-Friendly concessions will be available to purchase in the Lakey ballroom from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CASH sales only (this offer is not included in the ticket price). A limited number of tickets are available for this performance. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact the Walker Center Box Office at 336-838-6260 or [email protected]. Visit the Walker Center online at www.walkercenteronline.org or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Walkerctr/.

HAPPY VALLEY BARN DANCE Friday, November 8th, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm, Historic Jones Farm Barn at 3550 HWY 268, Lenoir Free, https://www.facebook.com/events/544644866353178/ Traditional Community Dance returns. There will be a walk-through for each dance, no experience necessary! A free event for all ages (Donations Appreciated). Drinks and snacks will be available for donation. Homemade Cake Walks! The dance will feature a live string-band and renowned caller and dance teacher Fred Park. For more information, see the Happy Valley Barn Dance Facebook Event.

ANNUAL BEST SECONDS SHOW & SALE Saturday, November 9, 9am – Noon, Cove Creek Elementary School Cafeteria, 930 Vanderpool Rd., Vilas, NC 28692 Pottery, art, accessories, jewelry. $5 admission 9 – 10. 30% off from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.

VETERANS DAY COMMERATION AT BOONE MALL Monday, November 11, 2019, Ceremonies commence at 10:30 a.m. with our Watauga Community Band playing a prelude concert, ceremony commences at 11 a.m. The program will include the Watauga High School Marine Corps Jr. ROTC Color Guard and guest speaker Rear Admiral Melvin Bouboulis, United States Coast Guard. World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ended seven months prior when the Allies and Germany put into effect an armistice on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Nov. 11, 1918, was considered the end of “the war to end all wars” and dubbed Armistice Day. But World War II and the Korean War happened, so on June 1, 1954, Congress amended the commemoration by changing the word “Armistice” to “Veterans” so the day would honor all American veterans of all wars. Veterans of our military services have suffered the discipline to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated a part of their life to our country and deserve to be recognized for their patriotism and willingness to serve in war or peace. This 13th annual program is sponsored by the High Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, the Boone Mall and the Watauga Community Band. Please join your neighbors to honor and lift up all veterans Monday, November 11, 2019, at the Boone Mall at 11 a.m.

“THE GOOD DOCTOR” AT LEES-MCRAE Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 14–16, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. in Hayes Auditorium and Broyhill Theatre on the campus of Lees-McRae. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door one hour prior to showtime. All seating is general admission. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. The Good Doctor, authored by Neil Simon, was a hit when it debuted on Broadway in 1973 and has continued to delight and captivate audiences through the years. The play consists of 10 short scenes adapted from and inspired by the short stories of 19th-century Russian author and playwright Anton Chekhov.

BLUE BEAR APPRECIATION WEEKEND November 15th-16th, Blue Bear Mountain Campground, Boone Come party on the Mountain!. Blue Bear - Friends, Customers, Bands and Staff APPRECIATION WEEKEND!! Blue Bear will be providing Food, Drink and Music on Saturday November 16th. Come for the day or get a site for the weekend or a night. Everyone Welcome. Free camping for Bands and Staff! Donny will be cooking his awesome chicken. There will be a heated tent for your comfort. Book your site on line or call 828-406-4226. www.bluebearmountain.com

THE CLEVERLYS Saturday, November 16, 8pm, $20, Harvest House Performing Arts Venue, 247 Boone Hts. Dr. The Cleverlys are a one-of-a-kind comedy/music blend coming from the remote part of the Ozark Mountains, near Cane Spur, . Digger Cleverly, along with his nephews Ricky Lloyd, Sock, DVD and Cub, make up The Cleverlys. They have traveled the globe, if the globe only consisted of the United States, performing at music venues and some of the nation’s largest festivals like Stagecoach, Telluride, CMA Music Fest and even the . The Cleverlys’ set list includes genius of tunes like ’s “,” a medley of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity,” and ’s “Low” that recently went viral on Facebook, with over 11 million views from a local TV appearance https://hearnowentertainment.ticketspice.com/the-cleverlys-at-harvest-house-performing-arts-venue

High Country Host Regional Visitor Center 6370 US Hwy 321 S, Blowing Rock Hrs: M-S 9-5, S 9-3

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW Sunday, November 17, 7pm, Schaefer Center, ASU, $25/$20/$15, www.schaefercenter.org, 828-262-4046 started busking on street corners in 1998 in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, NC, where they caught the attention of folk icon while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, helping to launch their career. Shortly thereafter the band was hired to entertain crowds between shows at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. It’s been over 20 years since these humble beginnings. The band has gone on to receive the honor of being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry, and have won two Grammy Awards: Best Folk Album for Remedy (2014) and Best Long Form Music Video for Big Easy Express (2013). Additionally, their classic single, “Wagon Wheel”, received the RIAA’s Platinum certification in 2013 for selling over 1,000,000 copies.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Apple Hill Farm Christmas Celebration Fri-Sun Nov 16- Dec 9, Banner Elk Mini farm tours take place every 30 minutes between 10am and 4pm on weekends

West Jefferson Holiday Parade & Light up the Town November 16: 3-4:30pm See local bands, dance groups & more. Following the parade, watch the Grinch flip the switch to light up the town!

Ashe County Holiday Farmer's Markets November 17, 24, Downtown West Jefferson Find unique gifts and holiday decorations.

Beech Mountain Holiday Market November 30, 10-4 Get a jump start on holiday arts and crafts at the Holiday Market held at Buckeye Recreation Center.

Downtown Boone Small Business Saturday November 23 Visit the heart of Boone and take advantage of small business sales. Purchase local and unique Christmas gifts.

Florence Thomas Art School Christmas Market November 29 & 30: 11-6pm, Downtown West Jefferson Inspired by the historic outdoor Christmas Markets, this market features local fine artists, crafters and more.

Beech Mountain Sledding Hill Nov 25-Feb (weather permitting) M-F: 1-5pm; Holidays & Weekends: 9am-5pm Children under 12 can enjoy free sledding on this sledding hill with on-site snow making! Call for conditions: 800-468-5506

Blowing Rock NC Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town November 29: 3-8pm Held in Memorial Park, this event features visits with Santa, games & activities for children, hayrides and more

Annual Hometown Christmas November 29: 5-7 pm Watch the official lighting of the West Jefferson NC and stay for awhile and visit Santa, join carolers and more

Chetola Resort Festival of Lights November 29-January, Blowing Rock Chetola Resort becomes a Winter Wonderland with over 50,000 dazzling lights around Chetola lake. Free to public

Thanksgiving Weekend at Chetola Resort November 29-30: 5:30-7:30pm, Blowing Rock Enjoy horse and carriage rides around Chetola Lake, visits with Santa with professional photos and children's cookie decorating.

High Country Host Regional Visitor Center 6370 US Hwy 321 S, Blowing Rock Hrs: M-S 9-5, S 9-3

West Jefferson NC Christmas Crawl November 29: 5-8pm Visit the arts district of downtown West Jefferson and see galleries and shops decked out in their best holiday attire!

Blowing Rock NC Christmas Parade November 30: 2pm Held on Main Street in Blowing Rock, this small town parade in one of the longest in the state

Ashe Arts Council Saturday with Santa & Tree Fest Open House November 30: 8:30am- 11:30am, Downtown West Jefferson See 8 thematically decorated Christmas trees, Holiday gift shop with locally-made art and crafts onsite as well.

Boone NC Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and First Friday Holiday Art Crawl December 6: 5:45-8 pm Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Jones House with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting!

Ensemble Stage: A Banner Elk Christmas December 6, 8, 20-22 Enjoy a holiday musical variety show patterned after the Andy Williams and Bing Crosby TV Christmas special.

Wilkesboro NC Christmas Parade & Christmas in the Commons December 7: 3pm, Main Street Features a classic holiday parade, following by live entertainment and more in town

Banner Elk Christmas in the Park December 7: 6:30-8:30 Visit Tate-Evans park in downtown Banner Elk and enjoy a luminary lit train-ride, Santa’s workshop and more.

Banner Elk Parade of Lights December 7: 5:30pm The downtown night parade in downtown Banner Elk is truly magical as the marching band, floats and more

Boone NC Christmas Parade & Celebration December 14: 11 am Celebrate the holiday season in Boone! The parade will travel down King Street with lots of treats and surprises.

Santa Comes to Beech Mountain December 14 Join us in the lobby of the 4 Seasons at Beech Hotel, 608 Beech Mountain Parkway, from 2-4pm to meet Santa Claus!

An Appalachian Christmas Concert December 14: 7:30pm, Grace Lutheran Church, Downtown Boone This free Mountain Home Music concert features Appalachian-style holiday music

A Celtic Christmas Concert December 21: 7:30 pm This Mountain Home Music concert at The Appalachian Theater in Boone NC highlights stories and holiday music from Ireland

Beech Mountain Yule Log Bonfire and Hayride December 23: 5-8pm Warm yourself by the fire, make s'mores, and take an evening hayride from 5-7pm at the firepit beside the Brick Oven Pizzeria

High Country Host Regional Visitor Center 6370 US Hwy 321 S, Blowing Rock Hrs: M-S 9-5, S 9-3