Animal Birthday Party

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC, United States

Every June, Banner Elk invites visitors to meet some true party animals. This afternoon of celebration and special events at Grandfather Mountain honors the black bears, bald eagles, river otters, cougars and elk that call the mountain home. Activities include crafts, games, interpretive talks and special birthday enrichments for the animals — think “bear-thday cake” […]

Free with park admission

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Music at Forum: Miami Sound Revue

Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College 191 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Music at Forum is a curated series of concerts held at Lees-McRae College. It was founded in 1979 by a small group of residents to enhance the cultural arts experience each summer in Banner Elk. Music at Forum's 46th season kicks off with Miami Sound Revue. The rhythm is going to get you during this […]

$12 – $45

Music at Forum: Miami Sound Revue

Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College 191 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Music at Forum is a curated series of concerts held at Lees-McRae College. It was founded in 1979 by a small group of residents to enhance the cultural arts experience each summer in Banner Elk. Music at Forum's 46th season kicks off with Miami Sound Revue. The rhythm is going to get you during this […]

$12 – $45

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Helping Hands Concert: John Oates and Jim Lauderdale

Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College 191 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Helping Hands Concert Series brings stars from across the music spectrum to Banner Elk this summer for three benefit concerts. Shows take place at Hayes Auditorium on the campus of Lees-McRae College to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Avery and Watauga counties. The June 20 concert features Rock and Roll […]

$50 – $75

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Lees-McRae Summer Theatre Presents: The Cottage

Hayes Auditorium at Lees-McRae College 191 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

A hit on Broadway, this is Lees-McRae Summer Theatre’s first non-musical play in a decade. When two cheating lovers secretly meet at their favorite countryside English cottage in 1923 for their yearly tryst, they expect nothing but bliss. Then, the doorbell starts ringing. As their spouses arrive, a hilarious web of secrets unravels in this […]

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30