Weekly Village Update 7.5.18

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Chamber Events & News

3 Days, 3 Ribbon Cuttings - Great Things Happening in Blowing Rock! It's been a busy few days for ribbon cuttings! We've celebrated the opening of The Ridgeline, welcomed Mazarine Mopeds to the community, and unveiled the new entrance to Mayview Plaza! Check out our blog at the link below to read more about these celebrations and to see a few pictures! Read More

Farmers Market Thursdays, 4-6 pm Held each Thursday afternoon on Park Avenue, the Blowing Rock Farmers Market offers a great selection of farm raised meats, produce, cheese, honey, eggs, flowers, artisanal breads & desserts, natural body products, whole foods and more from area farmers! Parking is available at the American Legion. Learn More

Ribbon Cutting July 6th at 10:45 am Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration for the NEW AppalCART Blowing Rock shuttle service! Gather at the Main Street Entrance to Memorial Park, Downtown Blowing Rock.  Facebook Event

First Friday Sip & Shop July 6th, 3 pm - until... Blowing Rock merchants invite you to join them for a "Happy Hour" style stroll where you can sip and shop! Many stores may stay open late. Stop by your favorite shops, or check out a new one, before heading to Music on the Lawn. Free refreshments at participating locations! Facebook Event

Art in the Park July 14th, 10 am - 5 pm Join us on Park Avenue, Downtown Blowing Rock, rain or shine! Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, and much more! Free trolley from Food Lion and Tanger Outlets! Learn More

Concert in the Park July 15th, 4 - 6 pm Family friendly and casual! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park, Downtown Blowing rock and enjoy jazz and swing music by Swing Set! Learn More

WELCOME NEW MEMBER: AmeriSouth Mortgage Company "We at AmeriSouth would appreciate the opportunity to serve you. With our competitive program, experienced staff and aggressive mortgage loan rates, we are sure you will be satisfied." Contact AmeriSouth at 704.609.6381. Learn More

Member Events & News

Round Up for the Greenway The Entire Month of July This is a community-wide fundraiser by High Country businesses supporting the Middle Fork Greenway. Businesses are participating by asking their customers to round up their purchase to the next dollar, give to a donation jar, visit the website and donate, giving a percentage of their sales for the month, or giving a one-time donation. The goal is to raise funds to leverage state and federal grants to get the next section constructed. Learn More

An Appalachian Summer Festival July 1st - August 4th An Appalachian Summer Festival brings the best in music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming to Boone. This year's performances include Kool & The Gang, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Rhiannon Giddens, Kristin Chenoweth and much more! Learn More

Bastille Day Sale July 2nd - 14th Enjoy 20% off all Yves Delorme Bed and Bath Linens at DEWOOLFSON! Offer may not be combined with prior purchases and other offers.

Independence Day Celebration July 5th, 6 pm - Dark Enjoy games on the lawn, BBQ, live music, fireworks and more at the Inn at Crestwood! Call 828.963.6646 for reservations.

Great American BBQ July 7th, 7 - 10 pm Enjoy BBQ, live music, cash bar, fireworks and more at the Green Park Inn. Call 828.414.9230 for reservations.

Summer Exhibition Celebration July 6th, 6 - 10 pm The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts will celebrate four new exhibitions in grand style. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists and gain an insider's view of the featured exhibitions. This festive evening will include live music, refreshments, and a cash bar. The event is free and open to the public. Learn More

Groundbreaking Ceremony July 10th at 11 am Premier Sotheby's International Realty Blowing Rock invites you to a groundbreaking ceremony for The Townes at Blowing Rock, the new community of six charming residences amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Townes is located at 375 Chestnut Drive, across from the Chestnut construction project at the old hospital site. RSVP

Old Time Jamboree July 10th at 2 pm Enjoy Strictly Strings with Rodney Sutton at the Harvest House Performing Arts Venue, Boone. This is a pay as you exit concert with a $10 suggested donation, Learn More

Food Truck Night July 11th, 6 - 8 pm First Baptist Blowing Rock invites the entire community to this event! All Thai’d Up Ice Cream,The Cardinal Boone, EggRollin’, and J&J’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice food trucks will be here, and Watauga Community Band’s 5-Piece Jazz Group will provide some great music. In the event of rain, updates will be posted on the Church's Facebook page. Learn More

Image credit (above): Kevin Beck. A Hint of Autumn. 2016. Oil on Canvas.

2018 Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival July 13th & 14th Registered artists must check in at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) to have their canvas or paper stamped prior to beginning work. The festival will conclude on the evening of July 14th with an exhibition and sale of the art created over the two days of painting. Hands-on plein air workshops will also be held at BRAHM in the week preceding the festival. Learn More

Ashe County Farm Tour July 14th, Noon - 7 pm Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture on a guided bus tour that will allow an engaging story to unfold about our local High Country food system and the passion and diligence that drives our local farmers. Learn More

Ongoing Entertainment Sundays: Music on the Veranda at Green Park Inn Mondays: Concerts in Broyhill Park Tuesdays: Tunes at The Trout at The Speckled Trout Fridays: Music on the Lawn at Inn at Ragged Gardens, and Welter Entertainment Karaoke in Banner Elk

Community Events & News

Movie in the Park July 5th at Dusk Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park and watch the family-friendly film, The Lion King. Learn More

Blowing Rock 4th of July Celebration July 7th Join the town of Blowing Rock in Memorial Park for a day of family fun, games, live music, and more! The best small-town parade you'll find anywhere begins at 2 pm on Main Street! Learn More

Monday Night Concert Series July 9th at 7 pm Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Broyhill Park and enjoy jazz guitarist, Andy Page! Concerts are free! Learn More

Chamber Information and Meetings

Blowing Rock Farmers Market: Thursdays, 4-6 pm, Park Avenue First Friday Sip & Shop: Friday, July 6th, 3 pm-until ?, Participating Blowing Rock Retailers Art in the Park: Saturday, July 14th, 10 am-5 pm, Park Avenue Concert in the Park: Sunday, July 15th, 4-6 pm, Memorial Park Ribbon Cutting: Thursday, July 19th at 4 pm, Mountain Laurel Floristry Executive Board: Tuesday, July 24th at 8 am Symphony by the Lake: Friday, July 27th at 7:30 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm), Chetola Resort Board of Directors: Wednesday, August 1st at 8 am All meetings are held in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.