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Events for the week of 07/22/2012
| Horn in the West: Boone, NC |
 Date: 6/15 - 08/11
The High Country's acclaimed outdoor drama "Horn in the West" returns this summer for its 61st season, but don't expect what you saw last year. This year, they have a totally new cast.
The production will again be directed by Julie Richardson. The script will be similar to last year's adaptation. This time, however, they will tighten up the scene changes and do more with the atmosphere.
Local auditions started on February 11 at 9 AM in the Valborg Theatre on the campus of Appalachian State University.
Horn in the West details pioneer struggles during the Revolutionary War and is a long-standing High Country tradition, attracting actors, technicians and audience members from all over the country.
In addition to local auditions, the show finds actors through the Institute of Outdoor Drama auditions and South Eastern Theatre Conference auditions.
Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Discounts are available. Check out the website for more information on auditions or to purchase tickets.
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| Beech Mountain: USA Cycling Gravity Nationals |
 Date: 7/20 - 7/22
The popular North Carolina High Country resort has been awarded the 2012 championship on July 20-22, and is the first resort in the South to host the event. “Beech Mountain Resort realizes the increased popularity in cycling, and the demand for a facility with lift access,” says Ryan Costin, general manager of Beech Mountain Resort, “We are pleased to host Gravity Nationals, while also producing a facility for all Mountain Bike Enthusiast.”
Brevard native Christopher Herndon, 2007 Dual Slalom National Champion, and a Southeast leader in course design, will oversee construction. “We feel confident that Christopher Herndon will design a unique facility ensuring that Beech Mountain Resort will produce an innovative product,” says Costin. Beech Mountain Resort will offer a world-class venue for competitors in a spectator-friendly atmosphere, filled with plenty of family-friendly activities.
Beech Mountain Resort is excited to share this event with the Western North Carolina community, and will soon provide local cyclists with a mountain bike destination in their backyard.
”There is a lot of untapped terrain on Beech Mountain, ultimately providing a unique facility for Gravity Nationals,” said Shaw Brown of Boone Bike and Touring. “We are thrilled Beech is producing a legitimate Mountain Bike facility in the southeast.”
Michael Thomas, a Boone resident and 2008 and 2009 collegiate downhill champion, said: “This will be the first time that the National Championships have ever been held in the South, and it’s a big step forward in the progression of downhill racing here. We have great mountains to ride in, but actual downhill specific trails to ride on have been very limited until now.”
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| Tweetsie Railroad - K-9's In Flight - Frisbee Dogs |
 Date: 7/21 - 7/29
Show Times: 11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM
For nine days, Tweetsie Railroad will host K-9's In Flight Frisbee Dogs. Don't miss these high-energy performances showcasing a team of dynamic dogs in acrobatic freestyle routines. These dogs have dazzled audiences nationwide at half-time shows and on television.
First-come, first-served seating.
Reservations not required.
Show are included with regular park admission.
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| Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation: Monday Night Concert Series |
 Date: 7/23 - 7/23
The Monday Night Concert Series will begin it's 13th season in 2012 in Blowing Rock, NC. Concerts are held in the Broyhill Park, Gazebo on the lake off of Clark Street. Performance begins at 7:00pm and the alternative inclement rain location is the American Legion Building off of Park Ave.
The Monday Night Concert Series began as a spin off of the Farm House Inn and Restaurant that was located in Blowing Rock from the 1950's until 1997. Concerts will sometimes feature a Farm House alumnus and has recently been promoting live music by local talent. The goal of the Monday Night Concert Series has always been to support rising talent and share a variety of music with residents and visitors to the town of Blowing Rock.
Concerts are free and open to the public. They are sponsored by the Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation.
Dates this Summer:
06/25/12 - Amy Young
07/09/12 - Amy Young
07/23/12 - The Walker Family Bluegrass Band
08/06/12 - Jonathan Maness
08/20/12 - John Woodall
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| Bayou Weekly Summer Concert: The Whip Daddy's |
 Date: 7/25 - 7/25
As you all know that attended last year this is a FREE concert that we put on every Wednesday starting at 6:00 PM throughout the summer. What better way to celebrate hump day then with some live music and ...the coldest drinks in the High Country. So come out, sit on the deck, grab a cold one, and enjoy some music with friends. Our drink specials for Wednesday are Abita Strawberry beer, Hurricanes(on the rocks or frozen), and Wine Amnesty.
This week's music is The Whip Daddy's!
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| Banner Elk Chamber Summer Concert in the Park: Mad Dog Johnson with Don Vallarta |
Date: 7/26 - 7/26
Concert starts at 6:30 PM and is held at the Tate Evans Town Park stage off Highway 194 behind the Bank of America. There will be raffle tickets sold for wonderful prizes and a cash drawing. There will be several food vendors from which to choose or you can bring your own. Come unwind with us, "shake a leg" on the dance floor, listen to great music and socialize with wonderful people. Friendly well-behaved dogs are permitted on a leash.
About the Band: TBA
About the Sponsor: Richard McGuire is the founder and CEO of Eagle Ridge Builders, Inc. He has been building quality homes and log cabins since 1989.
It all started with his vacation rental homes, built on land in Banner Elk, NC, owned by his family for over 100 years. His dream was to share fond childhood memories with visitors from all over the world. He found great success sharing his vision, then quickly began building dream homes and log cabins in the surrounding area. While Eagle Ridge Builders, Inc. specializes in building turn-key log cabin homes, we are able to meet the needs of any construction project.
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| Grandfather Mountain: The Grandfather Campout |
 Date: 7/27 - 7/29
Time: 06:00 pm - 03:00 pm | Location : Grandfather Mountain
A special opportunity to camp in MacRae Meadows and take part in day and night activities led by Grandfather’s naturalists and interpretive rangers. Additional cost, reservations required. On-line registration begins May 1. For more information and registration details: 828-733-4326.
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| 28th Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show |
Date: 7/28 - 08/05
Dates: July 28 to August 5, 2012
Hours: Daily 8 to 8
Admission: Free
Place: Parkway Fire and Rescue
12966 South Hwy 226 South
Spruce Pine, NC, 28777
Contact: Donna Collis collisdonna@yahoo.com
Phone 828-765-5519
This will be the 28th Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show put on by the Parkway Fire and Rescue Station. There will be 72 vendor spots with vendors from across the USA. There will be all kinds of lapidary supplies, gemstones, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, jewelry and just about anything associated with gemstones you can think of. The fire station will be putting on their famous Bar-B-Que on Saturday. There will be food available all week. There will be a silent auction on Saturday with items donated by all the vendors. This will help raise funds for new fire equipment for the station.
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| Arts & Craft Award Show Weekend - Valle Crucis |
 Date: 7/28 - 7/29
Time: 10am to 5pm.
Place: Valle Cruis Elementary School Parking lot Next to Historic Mast General Store off Hwy 105 & Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis, NC.
For information or directions, call Banner Elk Chamber at 828-898-8395 or High Country Host at 800-438-7500 or promoter of the shows Pat Fay at 828-260-1041, email mtntoppromotions@bellsouth.net
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