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Woolly Worm Festival returns with expanded family activities, education, festival enhancements
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (461+ words) Worms competing in the championship race at a previous Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk. A massive crowd of thousands converged upon downtown Banner Elk for the 2025 Woolly Worm Festival October 18 and 19. BANNER ELK — The Woolly Worm Festival returns to…...
On the Same Page Literary Festival celebrates North Carolina Writers and the Written Word
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (339+ words) This year’s featured authors include: Linda-Marie Barrett, Creating a Salon: The Art of Conversations That Matter Meagan Church, The Mad Wife James Dodson, The Road That Made America Scott Gould, Beneath a Fallen Sky Terry Harmon, Convoluted: The 1972 Durham Family…...
Two-time Bluegrass Fiddler of the Year to perform at App Theatre
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (494+ words) Innovative fiddler Bronwyn Keith-Hynes was inspired to play music after a chance encounter with buskers she saw performing. A native of Charlottesville, VA, Bronwyn took up the violin at an early age, first learning classical music before getting hooked on…...
Local beer collaboration ‘a win for everyone’
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (618+ words) BOONE — Two well-known High Country businesses have collaborated on a passion project of sorts, and it’s quickly becoming a hit with the local beer scene. Chetola Resort, in collaboration with Lost Province Brewing Co., teamed up to create the Swan…...
Hayes School of Music celebrating 25th anniversary with faculty concert
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (282+ words) Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music is inviting the community to its upcoming concerts! Explore the school’s new calendar to browse concerts, bookmark and share event pages, access maps to the venues, and more. Visit music.appstate.edu/performances…...
SAHA sponsoring ‘Between Two Sons’ at App Theatre as part of America 250 celebration
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (454+ words) BOONE — The Southern Appalachian Historical Association will continue its year-long participation in the nation’s America 250 commemoration with a special presentation of “Between Two Sons,” featuring acclaimed author and historian Randell Jones, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Appalachian…...
Busker’s Fest to feature 200 musicians, artists on Sept. 12 in downtown Boone
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (206+ words) The Watauga Arts Council and the Downtown Boone Development Association present Busker’s Fest. The free event will feature a wide range of musicians and artists showcasing their talent. As always, the musicians will have tip jars, QR codes and Venmo…...
Blue Bear Mountain MusicFest returns with great lineup
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (443+ words) On Sept. 11-12, the Blue Bear Music Fest will take place at the Blue Bear Mountain Campground, located at 4,000 feet near Todd, NC. Just seven miles from Boone, the venue has hosted the outdoor musical get-together for several years, with a…...
25th Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion returns with App State alum Richard Oakley as director
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (277+ words) The origins of the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion go back to landmark recording sessions that big-city producer Ralph Peer made in Bristol in 1927. The Old Crow Medicine Show will perform at the 25th Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. Sierra Ferrell will…...
Fabled Pizza building children’s book nook in honor of Dolly Parton
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (422+ words) BLOWING ROCK — Days after Dolly Parton’s passing on Aug. 25, a local business owner is turning grief into a project for the community’s youngest readers. Andrew Myers, owner of Fabled Pizza, plans to build a take-a-book, leave-a-book nook for children inside…...