Weekly Village Update 7.13.17

Chamber Events & News

Ribbon Cutting TODAY! Thursday, July 13th at 4:30 pm High Gravity Adventures High Altitude Zip Line Tour & Free Fall Join the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce and our friends from the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce for this fun ribbon cutting! Come celebrate High Gravity Adventure's new feature - a 1,000 foot long zip over the Tweetsie Railroad trestle that ends with a heart pumping 70 foot "free fall" experience!

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Want a sneak peek of the zip line and "free fall"? High Gravity Adventures invited the Chamber's Events Director, Billie Rogers and her husband Charles to take a ride yesterday and got their experience on video! Check it out!

Art in the Park This Saturday, July 15th! 10 am - 5 pm Downtown Blowing Rock Featured Artist: Joanna White, Fiber FREE trolley rides from Food Lion and Tanger Outlets Chair massages in the Chamber yard, just $1 per minute! FREE parking downtown on the street and in the parking decks on Wallingford Street and at BRAHM Questions? Call the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828.295.7851

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Concert in the Park Sunday, July 16th at 4 pm Memorial Park Gazebo, Downtown Blowing Rock FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy Soul Americana music by Ashley Heath. View concert schedule

Business Before Hours Wednesday, July 19th at 8:30 am Billy Chick, Edward Jones Financial Advisor Stop by for a cup of coffee, breakfast and conversation! In true Hawaiian style, Billy will be serving 100% authentic Kona coffee with a Hawaiian style breakfast and door prizes! Please RSVP either via Email or on the Facebook Event so we have an accurate headcount!

Do You Have Tickets? Symphony by the Lake is just around the corner, Friday, July 28th! This year's theme is "Oh the Places You'll Go" and it's going to be great! Gates open at 5:30 pm, Todd Wright Quintet begins at 5:45 pm and Symphony of the Mountains Orchestra at 7:30 pm. Fireworks immediately following! Advance tickets are $40 ($15 for kids under 12) and can be purchased online, in person at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce or by calling 828.295.7851. Will call tickets must be picked up at the Chamber prior to the event.

If you wait to purchase at the gate, tickets are $10 more and it will take you longer to get in! Tickets

Extended Hours Rack Card Did you know... We have a rack card listing all of the Blowing Rock shops that are open late? Come by the Chamber for a copy.  These are great to share with hotel guests and visitors who are looking for something to do after 6 pm!

Member Events & News

BIG News! BIG Congratulations are in Order!

Recognized nationally, named #1 for THE BEST healing and rejuvenation, located right here in Blowing Rock!  LoveBR - living the dream!

The Art of Living Retreat Center Named among Organic Spa Magazine's 2017 Top Ten Organic Spa Awards for Best Detox Program. Read More

Westglow Resort & Spa Named Travel + Leisure's #1 Destination Spa in the United States! Watch video segment of winners being announced on the TODAY Show.

Blue Ridge Craft Trails Listening Session Thursday, July 13th at 2 pm Blowing Rock Art & History Museum The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area seeks ideas and suggestions to develop the Blue Ridge Craft Trails over the next few years. The latest trail initiative will encourage cultural tourism and strengthen rural economies by promoting the region’s many craft artists, craft schools, local arts businesses and venues.  Read More

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Thursday, July 13th at 6 pm TAC Talk: Robert Morgan: From the Wilderness Road to the Underground Railroad Learn the history of the two most significant roads in American history; the Wilderness Road and the Underground Railroad. A member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers, Robert Morgan was inducted into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame in 2010. Learn More

Sunday, July 16th at 4 pm Summer Concert Series: Kevin Burke Kevin Burke's fiddle playing has been at the forefront of Irish traditional music for over 30 years.  He has been established as a first class musician ever since his work in the early 1970's with such renowned performers as Arlo Guthrie, Christy Moore, the Bothy Band and with his solo album, If the Cap Fits. Learn More

An Appalachian Summer Festival Presents: Jennifer Nettles Saturday, July 15th at 8 pm Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Grammy Award-winning Country superstar Jennifer Nettles has become one of the most admired singer-songwriters in music today. Since exploding onto the music scene in 2004 as lead vocalist for international duo Sugarland, Nettles has recently released her debut album "Playing With Fire.” Tickets: $60 adult, $40 student/child

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Doc's Rock's Blowing Rock Garnet Outcrop Sunday, July 16th, Departing Doc's Rocks at 8 am  Glen Burney Trail Bring a five gallon bucket, shovels, dig/garden tools, packed lunch & water. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Ages 8 and up welcome. Cost: $25. Must sign waiver. If meeting at site, must pay with cash.

For more information, call 828.264.4499

SNIPS "Yappy Hour" Thursday, July 20th at 5 pm Cafe Portofino Bring your furry friends and enjoy great food and drinks for a cause! Cafe Portofino will donate 10% of food and drink purchases to support Watauga Humane Society's SNIPS program (Spay/Neuter is a Positive Solution).  - - - -  Watauga Humane Society's 35th Annual Rummage Sale July 20th - 22nd at the Boone Armory

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Artist Reception Saturday, July 22nd at 11 am Alta Vista Gallery Impressionist Joan Sporn will be at the gallery with 20 new oils. As the best-seller for the gallery, it's always fun to hear what Sporn has to say about her new work. Many of the paintings have "Flower Power!" Refreshments will be served. Read More

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The Hawk 7K Saturday, September 16th at 8 am Hawksnest, Seven Devils Register now for this 7K loop with uphill and downhill stretches, beginning and ending in the same location! Participants will enjoy a spectacular race course overlooking both Seven Devils and Grandfather Mountain. Refreshments and entertainment will included throughout the day. Register Online

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Chamber Information, Meetings and Upcoming Events

Blowing Rock Farmers Market, every Thursday at 4 pm, Park Avenue Art in the Park: Saturday, July 15th at 10 am, Park Avenue Concert in the Park: Sunday, July 16th at 4 pm, Memorial Park Business Before Hours: Wednesday, July 19th at 8:30 am, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Billy Chick Quarterly Economic Development Council Meeting: Tuesday, July 25th at 3:30 pm, Chamber Office Symphony by the Lake: Friday, July 28th at 5:30 pm, Chetola There will be NO Board of Directors meeting or Business After Hours in July.