see www.appskimtn.com for more information.

It is a 5 mile up hill foot race part of the Highland Games.  This five-mile footrace climbs 1,568 feet in elevation from the town of Linville to the summit of Grandfather mountain.

Top photographers gather at Grandfather Mountain to present on the nuts and bolts of making good photographs. Online registration begins July 20 at grandfather.com.

Christmas Day skiing is open for 1pm to 10pm See www.appskimtn.com for more information

See the Easter Bunny at Tweetsie Railroad.  See www.tweetsie.com for more information.

The HIgh Country Jazz Society offers "Holly Hopkins Trio".    Go to www.highcountryjazzsociety.wordpress.com for more information. All except the June concert are located at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone at 559 W King Street. The June concert will be located at Chetola Mountain Resort in Blowing Rock as a part of the High Country Jazz...

HIgh Country Jazz Society presents "Reggie Buie Group" . All except the June concert are located at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone at 559 W King Street. The June concert will be located at Chetola Mountain Resort in Blowing Rock as a part of the High Country Jazz Festival. Starts at 5pm. Go to www.highcountryjazzsociety.wordpress.com...

Lee-McRae Theatre presents "Red, White and Blue Ridge Variety Show- - this variety show features some of the best music, dancing, comedy, and patriotic songs, all presented with a North Carolina flair! Lees-McRae for times and ticketing at 828-898-8709. Located in Banner Elk, NC. or go to the web site www.imc.edu

"Bright Star"-July 6 to July 12- - With beautiful bluegrass melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, heart, and plenty of warm southern humor. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly. See the website www.imc.edu for more information on tickets and times. Located in Banner Elk

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum presents "Jodi Burns and Thao Nguyen", broadway and classical vocal duets.  At the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum at 5pm to 7pm For more information go to www.blowingrockmuseum.org

From the Mountaintop: The Edgar Tufts Story 7 p.m. Shows: July 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 2 p.m. Shows: July 20, 21, 23 High Country Talent Jamboree July 26 at 7 p.m Directed by Janet Barton Speer  

BRAHM presents "Tabem", brazillian jazz.  Live concert at Blowing Rock Art and History Museum , 4pm to 5pm. For more information go to www.blowingrockmuseum.org