Monday, August 3, 2009

Free Movies at the Yancy Theatre in Burnsville

August 7 - 8 the Yancy Theatre in downtown Burnsville NC will provide FREE movies during the Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair weekend. All movies all times regular admission only $5.00. Call the movie information line: 828-678-3322 or visit the website: http://www.yanceytheatre.com/

Mount Mitchell Vacation Rentals in Burnsville

MOUNT MITCHELL VACATION RENTALS (4) Mountain views and river views. 3-4 BD, 1-3 BA. WIFI and fireplaces. Fully-equipped kitchen, gas grill, linens, Cable TV, PET FRIENDLY, riverfront, mountain view or on the golf course. $850 - $1050 TOTAL cost.

Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair in Burnsville

August 7 - 8 Burnsville Town Square on Main Street in Burnsville NC. The Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair is one of the largest crafts fairs in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are over 225 crafters, various foods, continuous entertainment. Admission is free and it is held in downtown Burnsville. Times are August 7, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, August 8, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. For more information: http://www.yanceychamber.com/

Concerts on the Lawn in Downtown Boone

August 7 at 5PM The Watauga County Arts Council presents weekly Concerts on the Lawn, featuring local musical aficionados and acts. This performance features Bluegrass String Bands with Amantha Mill and Upright & Breathin' 828-264-1789 http://www.watauga-arts.org/pages/concertslawn.html.

Downtown Boone Art Crawl

August 7 5PM - 2 AM - Hosted every first Friday of the month, the Boone NC Art Crawl is an opportunity to enjoy a celebration of art and community, along with refreshments. Later in the evening, Art Crawl Presents is a music series showcasing a different band each month. The nightlife continues through 2am. The Downtown Boone Art Crawl lasts from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., though shops typically close at 7:30 p.m. The monthly event is sponsored by the Downtown Boone Development Association Public Art Program. For more information, call (828) 262-4532 or visit www.boone-nc.org.

Mountain Cabin between Boone and Blowing Rock

ALPINE ESCAPE AC, jacuzzi in master, 2 king beds, porch with hammock, 2 lg decks + gas grill. All linens, stocked kit, WIFI. Family -friendly: high chair, monitor, BOB SUS jogger, gates on stairs, toys,DVDs.Rec rm+sleeping,TV bath, foosball, PET FRIENDLY.$250-$350nt, $1300-$2000wk

Alpine Escape is the perfect accommodation for your family vacation or mountain getaway. The cabin is conveniently located between Blowing Rock and Boone, North Carolina (near Appalachian Ski Mountain), in a lovely mountainous setting surrounded by beautiful trees and native plantings.

Today 60th Annual Boone Chamber Meeting

August 3 at 12:00 noon is the last chance to register for the Boone NC area Chamber of Commerce 60th Annual Meeting, held on August 7 at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.
828-264-2225

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Living Storybook Series -Mount Airy

August 4 at 7PM at The Blackmon Amphitheatre in Mount Airy. Free admission! Sponsored by the Cindi and Andy Griffith Endowement. For more information visit:
http://www.SurryArts.org

(336) 786-7998.

New River offers Cool Fun in Jefferson & West Jefferson

RIVERSIDE CANOE. We offer canoe, kayak, tube, bike and cabin rentals. Take a self guided or guided trip along the scenic and historic New River. We are outfitters with combined experience of 35 years in canoeing and kayaking. Guided overnight canoe/camping trips. Choose 1, 2, 3, 4 , or 5 days. Most equipment and all meals (prepared by your guide) are included. Advanced reservations required. Rates dependent on the trip.

Cottage on 45 acre farm in West Jefferson

THE NUTHOUSE COTTAGE $$$SPECIALS AVAILABLE 45 acre farm to roam at 3,000 ft with stocked fishing pond, goats & sheep. Near Helton Creek for fishing, New River for canoeing. DVD, washer&dryer,central H& A.Gourmet kit, gas grill,crow's nest views,gardens, WIFI $175nt, $995wk

Escape from the phones and the emails, from television and traffic. Hide away in the country where you can hear music in the hills and watch the sky change colors.

Ken Kolodner in concert in West Jefferson

August 8 7:30 PM Ken Kolodner at The Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson NC. The well-known dulcimer player in concert at The Ashe Arts Center. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students 336-846-2787 http://www.ashecountyarts.org/

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Eddie Grahams Hot Jazz - Burnsville Town Center

August 1 at The Town Center in Burnsville NC enjoy famous drummer Eddie Graham playing jazz New Orleans style. A crowd pleasing show for your enjoyment at your Burnsville Town Center - 7:30 p.m. This show will benefit the Orchard at Altapass.
Call 682-7209
www.burnsvilletowncenter.com

Big Kid Fun with Thomas- Bryson City

Now through Sunday, August 2nd, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and ride a train pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine. Step aboard in Bryson City NC, as Day Out With Thomas™ includes a 25-minute train ride pulled by an authentic steam powered Thomas the Tank Engine. The $18 ticket per person price includes: Live entertainment, petting zoo, story telling, video viewing, interactive play center (The Imagination Station) and much more. Ticket price also includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum in Bryson City!
Complete details for The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: http://www.gsmr.com/