May 2013    Dates Event    4  Eighth Annual P.B. Scott‘s Reunion Party - Live Music Dance Band 9:30pm at Canyons in Blowing Rock. For many former and current High Country residents, the memories of good times had at P.B. Scott‘s music hall are still completely fresh in their minds.Loud music, national acts, fun times and huge crowds were the trademarks of this once legendary venue in Blowing Rock. Even more than 25 years after the establishment, which hosted national acts on a regular basis, closed its doors forever in 1983, those who once grooved all night long inside of its doors still long for the experience once again. For the eighth year in a row, the annual P.B. Scott‘s Reunion Party will keep alive the memory of the once famous music club in Blowing Rock.Live music will be provided by Rewind, who will play music from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s for guests to dance and reminisce to. There will be a $5 dollar cover charge at the door for all guests in attendance.Canyons of the Blue Ridge Historic Restaurant and Bar is located at 8960 Valley Blvd. in Blowing Rock. For more information, call 828-295-7661 or visit canyonsbr.com.    4  Spring Festival 11:00am - 4:00pm at Blowing Rock School. Crafts, food, games, silent auction, tie-dye, & family fun! Free admission, open to the public! All proceeds to benefit Blowing Rock School. For more information, call 828-295-3204.    9  Blowing Rock Farmer‘s Market 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Park Ave, off Main Street in Downtown Blowing Rock. Join us in Downtown Blowing Rock for the best Farm fresh produce, meat and whole foods at The Blowing Rock Farmers Market. Each Thursday, May 9 - October 10, rain or shine! Ample parking is available at the American Legion Parking facility. Check out the latest on the Farmer‘s Market at www.blowingrock.com/farmersmarket.php.    10  Andrew Skurka Presentation at Appalachian State University 7:00pm I.G. Greer Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone. Skurka is best known for trips like his 4,700-mile 6-month Alaska-Yukon Expedition. On May 10, Skurka will give an adventure-themed slideshow, Circling Alaska and Yukon: A 4,700-mile 6-month journey by foot, skis and packraft through Big Wilderness. This entertaining and thoughtful presentation features stunning imagery, emotional videos and some of Skurka‘s best stories. Admission to this event is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and ASU students with ID. Proceeds will benefit KAMPN, Kids with Autism Making Progress in Nature, a camp for children with autism and their families located in Deep Gap, NC. Tickets are available at the Mast General Store in Boone and Valle Crucis and at the Cornerstone Bookstore in Boone. Skura will also be present at a book signing at Mast General Store in Boone from 5-6pm on the same day. For more information, call 828-262-0000.    11  "Old Fashioned" Dancing at the Rock 7:30pm - 10:30pm at the American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Bring out your dancing shoes every other week and get ready for a good time. $8.00 per person / $15.00 per couple. Suitable refreshments will be available to fend off fatigue. Music by: George Wilson and Friends. For more information call Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation at (828)295-5222.    12  Blowing Rock Jazz Society Concert 7:00- 9:00pm at the Meadowbrook Inn. Dave Morgan in concert. Tickets are $20 per person and $5 for students. Members get in free. To make reservations, call (828) 295-4300. Dinner available, expect a pre-fixed menu.    17  Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive 5:30PM-8:00PM in Downtown Blowing Rock. You are invited to join the art galleries, restaurants, and businesses on Sunset Drive for food, drinks, friendship and summer fun! For more information, call (828) 295-6991.    18  51st Annual Art in the Park 10:00am - 5:00pm at the American Legion Grounds in Blowing Rock. A series of juried Art and Craft Shows. Free Admission, Free Trolley Shuttles. For more information, call 828-295-7851.    18 - Oct 5  Homes in the Village 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Art in the Park - American Legion Parking Lot. Blowing Rock‘s Realtors open their featured listings to the public on Saturday May 18th from 11am-3pm. Preview homes for sale at your own pace. Consider calling Blowing Rock home! Stop by the "Homes in the Village" booth at Art in the Park for details & maps. June 15th, July 13th, August 10th, September 7th and October 5th.    19  Concert in the Park 4:00pm at Memorial Park in Downtown Blowing Rock. Bring a blanket or chair and come enjoy this free concert featuring local great and 4 time Grammy Award Nominee - Melissa Reaves. Often compared to Janis Joplin, she will knock your socks off with her bluesy voice! For more information, call 828-295-7851.    22 - 31  Free Craft Demonstrations on the Parkway 10 am - 4 pm at the Parkway Craft Center, milepost 294. Fun and educational demonstrations from a wide variety of artisans, free! Watch them work and ask questions about their craft. Demonstrations on the porch of the Craft Center. May 22nd-24th: Jeff Neil (wood; woodworking/wooden boxes) May 25th-28th: Lin Oglesby(fiber: yarn plying, knitting, crocheting) May 29th-30th: Bill & Tina Collison (wood; wood working) May 31st-June 2nd: Ruthie Cohen (jewelry; metalsmithing) For more information, call (828) 295-7938.    25  "Old Fashioned" Dancing at the Rock 7:30pm - 10:30pm at the American Legion Hall, Blowing Rock. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Bring out your dancing shoes every other week and get ready for a good time. $8.00 per person / $15.00 per couple. Suitable refreshments will be available to fend off fatigue. Music by: George Wilson and Friends. For more information call Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation at (828)295-5222.    28  Shag Dancing 7:30pm in the Four Seasons Ballroom at Meadowbrook Inn. Join The Boone Shag Club on Tuesdays at 7:30pm for shag dancing in the High Country. June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 December 2013

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