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Events for the week of 08/05/2012
| 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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| 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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| Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation: Monday Night Concert Series |
 Date: 8/6 - 8/06
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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| Banner Elk Chamber Summer Concert in the Park: Wolf Creek |
 Date: 8/9 - 8/09
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: After years of supporting many of the regions top bands as sidemen, Wolf Creek was formed when five musicians came together as a group, combining the musical prowess that made them highly sought after hired guns in studio and on stage, with material ranging from Country, Bluegrass, Rock & Blues. With unmatched versatility in their sound as well as the diversity of material they cover, Wolf Creek has something for everyone no matter the age or musical preference. Whether it is in the clubs or on the stages of our regions top festivals and fairs, Wolf Creek is fulfilling it's destiny to become one of the areas most popular bands.
Their first CD "Like The Restless Wind" combined songs written by the band's members with material from some of the top writers in contemporary Bluegrass and Country music.
Although it showcases material with a definite "Newgrass" flare, audiences can expect to hear originals and covers from across a wide range of music that each of these musicians bring to the group, seamlessly blending all the styles they hold in their arsenal into a show that is very listenable AND highly danceable.
About the Sponsor: Banner Elk Subway is located across from the Food Lion in the Sugar Mountain Village Shopping Center. Their scrumptious subs are made fresh to order and prepared just how you like them! They also offer salads, pizzas, and breakfast all day. They make catering easy from our jaw-dropping giant subs to last-minute party platters for any occasion. Large groups are no problem at all. Stop the bus and let their friendly staff take care of the rest.
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| The Festival of Gnarnia |
 Date: 8/9 - 8/11
We are pleased to announce, the festival of Gnarnia will be held at Beech Mountain Resort, in Beech Mountain, NC. This unique outdoor venue is located in Eastern America’s Highest Town, with an elevation of 5,500 ft. It weighs in at just over a mile above sea level. The resort rests upon 150 acres that boast breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Beech Mountain Resort features restaurants, a club, bars, as well as other first class amenities. A ski lift will take you to the top of the mountain where you can enjoy activities or just take in the spectacular view.
Set at an breathtaking location in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Local vendors, art gallery, food trucks, multimedia installations, focus groups, hands on workshops, and exciting games all await. This will be a “green” event, please minimize your impact; we can leave the land cleaner than it was upon your arrival!
A number of choice acts with high marquee value, ranging in musical styles from electronica, indie, bluegrass, reggae, jazz, folk, funk, and more shall be presented. Initial line ups will be released in March of 2012.
This is an 18+ event with a valid (not expired) state or government issued photo id Under 18 can be accompanied only by their parent and must sign an additional waiver upon entering.
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| Eighth Annual Watauga Lake Triathlon |
 Date: 8/11 - 8/11
The Eighth Annual event will take place at 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church and a local family farm perched on the banks of the lake in a scenic, pastoral setting. This will be a low-key festive event with overall and age group awards, and a post-race barbecue.
ONLINE REGISTRATION will be available until Thursday, August 9th at midnight.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION on race day begins at 6:30 AM and closes at 7:30 AM.
PLEASE REMEMBER: This is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. Current USAT members will need to show their membership card and photo ID when they pick up their race packet. Non-USAT members who registered for the event through Active.com are covered as long as they indicated that they were not USAT members (the $10 one-day license fee was added to their total race cost). If you are a non-USAT member who is registering on race day or has not otherwise paid the $10 one-day license fee, make sure you have cash for this when you pick up your race packet.
PACKET PICK-UP: You can pick up your race packets the day before the race (Friday, August 10). Pick-up location and times TBA. Otherwise, you can pick your packet up the morning of the race at the event site between 6:30 and 7:30am.
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