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Biltmore Estate Flower Carpet through September 12
Jewel-tone colors of stained glass are the inspiration for this year’s Flower Carpet event at Biltmore, set for Aug. 20 through Sept. 12, on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. Biltmore’s third annual Flower Carpet – made up of more than 100,000 plants – takes its shape and color from a set of 1880s stained glass windows created by innovative
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August Weekend Events: Football, Festivals, and Fun 08/27-29
As we’re nearing the end of August, you can almost smell a change in the air! Summertime is coming to an end and the Fall season is on the horizon. Sure, we still have hot days,
High Country Trike-A-Thon event to raise funds for kids battling cancer
The High Country Trike-A-Thon event organized by HighCountryMommies.com on Saturday, August 28th starting at 10:00am, with registration beginning at 9:30am, at the National Guard Armory in Boone, will teach children riding-toy safety while
Register Now for High Country Cotillion 2010-2011 Session
The High Country’s unique and entertaining social education program, High Country Cotillion, is registering students for its new 2010-2011 season. During the 2010-2011 season three classes of 5th-6th grade, 7th-8th grade and 9th-12th
USO Liberty Bells Perform at Hayes Center in Blowing Rock. This Sunday Only!
Note: See our interview with Rick Suyao from the Hayes Center to the right of the page—> A second performance of the USO Liberty Bells has been added on Sunday, August 29 at 2pm, since the prior night’s fundraising event at the Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock is nearly sold out.
August Weekend Events: Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer Fun 08/20-22
Has it been hot enough for you? I’m telling you, this has been the most humid summer I have experienced here in the mountains since moving here in 2002. Even so, our days are what
It’s Festival Time in the High Country!
We’re approaching Autumn in the High Country and that mean one thing: FESTIVALS! We have gathered a huge list of High Country Fall Festivals, in chronological order, with all the information you need to find them!
FREE Chick-Fil-A Breakfast For Moms on Monday 8/23
Celebrate Back to School with a Mom’s Morning out! I know I am very excited about getting back to the routine, but also sad to put an end to the all-day together time! (OK, I admit… a tiny bit happy about that?) Anyway, what ever your situation, come out to Chick Fil A next Monday and let’s
Runners, ASU Students and High Country Kids are invited to “Run the Gauntlet”
Editor’s Note: Sign up by August 23 to guarantee a T-shirt, but registration will be open until September 3! Daniel Boone was made to “Run the Gauntlet” in order to survive capture by the Shawnee Indians. Running the Gauntlet involved
August Weekend Events: August is for Outdoors Fun! 08/13-15
WooHoo, the weekend’s almost here! Have you survived school starting? It certainly has been hectic in our household, and to top it off, I’ve been a little emotional this week as my
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