If you hear the “Wright Brothers,” your mind travels easily to Wilbur and Orville, who in 1903 went from simple bicycle shop owners to famous inventors of heavier-than-air flight. But while the Wright Brothers had their heads in the clouds, there was one person on the ground working to help them soar — their sister, […]
This eclectic acoustic duo pairs classically trained musicians with an improvised-music set list for a night of musical mastery. Relax in downtown Banner Elk to tunes set to guitar and fiddle. The concert is part of the annual Concerts in the Park series, sponsored by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. Each Thursday, local and […]
Avery Community Yoga partners with Apple Hill Farm to offer yoga with baby goats. Taking place at the mountaintop farm, the classes are a peaceful way to spend a Friday evening unwinding. Bring your mat and practice poses in the pasture. Apple Hill Farm strives to bring joy and moments of connection to the community, […]
Many individuals struggle with physical, mental and/or emotional stress. In this course, Miranda Peterson Harton shares tools, tips and techniques used to achieve profound health, healing and happiness including yoga, meditation and outdoor mindfulness. Although the course is designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills are encouraged to join. Miranda Peterson Harton is a […]
The Lucky Strikes Orchestra has become a staple of High Country entertainment. The group is known for its variety of Motown, beach and classic rock ‘n’ roll. Spend a summer evening enjoying some familiar tunes. The concert is part of the annual Concerts in the Park series, sponsored by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. […]
Avery Community Yoga partners with Apple Hill Farm to offer yoga with baby goats. Taking place at the mountaintop farm, the classes are a peaceful way to spend a Friday evening unwinding. Bring your mat and practice poses in the pasture. Apple Hill Farm strives to bring joy and moments of connection to the community, […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before. The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain and its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Park educators will discuss the unique […]
The hardy settlers who made these mountains home were resourceful and made what they needed from the abundant supply of wood surrounding them. The course will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forest, as well as the tools they used to make them. After taking a walk through […]
Guitarist/singer/songwriter Joe Randolph is known for playing the blues and instrumental surf music, but when Randolph plays with his five-piece band all sorts of musical styles show up. The concert is part of the annual Concerts in the Park series, sponsored by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. Each Thursday, local and regional bands play […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before. The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain and its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Park educators will discuss the unique […]
Vinyl Live is a five-piece Charlotte-based rock ‘n’ roll band dedicated to bringing some of the best music of the past 50 years to life. The group commits to presenting the songs as closely as possible to the way they were recorded — right off the record, as they like to say. The concert is […]
It’s been a year since young Daisy Wilson became a widow when her cheating husband was shot by his mistress. Daisy has decided it’s time to move on with her life. However, now that she lives with her somewhat controlling older sister, moving on isn’t going to be easy. This sweet comedy will leave you […]