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Events for the week of 07/29/2012
| 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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| 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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| 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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| Banner Elk Chamber Summer Concert in the Park: Mountain Soul |
 Date: 8/2 - 8/02
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: Mountain Soul taps deep Appalachian roots. Bluegrass tones underscore a modern Americana sound. Traditional-based harmonies embellish homegrown stories of love, loss, and coal in a post-TVA South.
Mountain Soul's eclectic arrangements and honest songwriting have meshed to become an exciting new sound in Americana music. Brothers Daniel and Cory Kimbro have continued in the dynamic performance tradition they learned from their parents. Jonathan Maness brings the crucial third part to their brother harmony while incorporating a unique flatpicking guitar style, and Mike Seal's refreshing resophonic and electric guitar stylings complete Mountain Soul's version of Appalachian roots music.
About the Sponsor: Mountain Lumber Company is an innovative building supply compnay and the High Country's only Certified Green Dealer. They emphasize sustainable design and construction practices and provide materials and education to encourage their clients to do the same.
In 2008, they earned a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody certificate which enables them to provide wood products that promote responsible forest management. In addition, they have an in-house door shop and custom millwork facility which can provide an unlimtied range of FSC certified finish products. With five LEED Accredited Professionals and four NAHB Certified Green Professionals on staff, they are in a unique position to partner with both the professional builder and consumer in providing a superior quality and a personal turn-key building package to assure complete and long-term customer satisfaction.
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| Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair |
Date: 8/3 - 8/04
The event takes place August 3 & 4, 2012, there are over 200 juried booths in this free event. There is also entertainment throughout the two day event.
Please Contact:
Ginger Johnson
Executive Director
Yancey County/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
106 West Main
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-682-7413
ginger@yanceychamber.com
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| Sugarbrew A Summer Festival |
 Date: 8/4 - 8/04
Sugar Mountain Resort is brewing up another fun, mountain festival. From 12 noon until 6 pm, Saturday, August 4th SugarBrew is the place to be.
Sample an array of craft, import and domestic beer and wines. Listen to live music performances by local favorites The King Bees, The Johnson Brothers and Soul Benefactor. Satisfy your appetite with a selection of good 'ole American style summer-time food. Hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas, and ice cream won't disappoint. Enjoy ski-lift rides to Sugar's 5,300 ft. peak, cool mountain temperatures and fresh mountain air. Some kind of winter is always in the air on Sugar. Take advantage of Sugar Mountain Sports Shop's 30-70% off all winter merchandise sale or purchase your discounted 2012-13 winter season pass.
General admission and parking are free. Beer and wine sampling tickets are available please call 1-800-SUGAR-MT.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sugar Mountain Ski & Snowboard Foundation. For more information and a complete list of beer and wine vendors please call 1-800-SUGAR-MT.
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| Beech Mountain: Contra Dance, BBQ & Beer Garden |
 Date: 8/4 - 8/04
Grab your dancin’ shoes and come bust a move at our first community Contra Dance on August 4th at 4:30pm (dance starts at 5:30pm). Hoot and Holler’ with the caller and dance to the musical delights of the Zephr Lightning Bolts. Southern style beverages and a s’mores buffet will be offered for your delight. Not much of a dancer? A roarin’ fire will be available to sit by and watch the dance. Gather your friends and family for this Appalachian style hoe-down. Dance will take place at the Town Kite Field and Brick Oven Pizzeria. See you on the dance floor!
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| Beech Mountain: Crafts on the Green |
 Date: 8/4 - 8/04
Beech Mountain is full of talented artisans and we have the event to prove it. Come out to the annual Crafts on the Green to purchase hand made crafts, soaps, candles, and preserves, just to name a few. These are unique and high quality items that you can’t find anywhere else. The craft show will take place August 4th at 9am, and will feature over 40 artists, live music, food, and even a magician!
For more information, or to book a space, please contact Fred’s General Mercantile at 828-387-4838.
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