Carolina Mountain Life Magazine

10/29/2024

10/29/2024

NEW DATE: The “Spooky Duke” is a certified 5K and 10K race with a free Costume March and Contest where children, adults and pets can all show off their unique costumes and share in the fun. All proceeds benefit Parent to Parent FSN-High County.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time and Price:
10k: 9:30 am
Pre-register: $30.00
Day of registration: $35.00
5k: 9:30 am
Pre-register: $25.00
Day of registration: $30.00
Register by November 1st to be guaranteed a shirt!
FREE Costume March: 10:30 am
Where:
Peacock Parking Lot
Appalachian State University
416 Howard St.
Boone, NC 28608
A virtual option is also available!
Awards:
Top 3 Men and Women and Top Masters Men and Women (in person 10k & 5k)
Participants are encouraged to dress up for costume prizes!
FREE Kids activities from 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Registration Now Open!

10/29/2024

Another step toward recovery. Helping those who have helped us!

Coming Nov 15: Music for the Mountain Benefit Concert at Hayes Auditorium (Lees-McRae College), with ALL proceeds to benefit Avery County First Responders that were critically impacted by Helene. Tickets $10 (premium seats sold out). Get info: https://www.averyconcert.com/

10/25/2024

You can HELP!

10/25/2024

Grandfather Mountain, the private attraction run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced that it will reopen to guests on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. The Western North Carolina nonprofit nature park has been closed since Sept. 26, the day before Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern part of the country, leaving behind unimaginable effects on the communities surrounding Grandfather Mountain.

10/25/2024

After a month of being closed to focus on relief efforts following the storm, Villa Nove Vineyards is thrilled to announce we are reopening Friday, October 25th at noon! As the sun breaks through the clouds, the leaves shimmer with the changing fall colors, and the tasting room is filled with the rich aromas of newly bottled vintages. Visitors can once again enjoy glasses of their favorite wines while soaking in the serene beauty of our grounds. With the spirit of resilience and community, Villa Nove Vineyards invites everyone to raise a glass to new beginnings and cherished moments. We can't wait to see you there!
VILLA NOVE VINEYARDS HOURS:
Friday 12-7pm
Saturday 12-7pm
Sunday 12-7pm
(We have additional indoor seating, a TV for all the sports fans, and hamburgers and hotdogs available for purchase.)
LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEK:
SATURDAY: Natosha Tolley 3-6pm
SUNDAY: Edward Main 2-5pm
PLEASE NOTE
WATAUGA LAKE WINERY WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

10/25/2024

Come and be uplifted and inspired and enjoy this free offering.

10/25/2024

Get your winter gear and help a good cause.

10/24/2024

A message from CML.....After Helene.

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10/17/2024

Support local business.

10/17/2024

Help support local non-profits.

Woolly Worm Webfest: Bringing you Woolly Worm fun wherever you are!

The storm has swept away Merriweather and Mistiweather off the mountain! We need your help to find them. Word is they’ve ended up somewhere in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC! 🐛

This Saturday, we're hosting a Race to the Worms Scavenger Hunt, and we’ll be dropping clues to where Merri and Misti are hiding 🧐

Find the missing worms and win $500! But remember, you must have a ticket to claim your prize! 🎟️ Purchase your Scavenger Hunt Ticket between now and October 18th to join the race!

Can’t join the hunt? Show your support for Woolly Worm Festival and our amazing vendors by purchasing a "No Show Ticket" or shopping in our online Vendor Marketplace. No-Show Tickets are available now through our website.

Our Vendor Marketplace will launch on Saturday, October 19th.

Don't forget to tune in to our Live Stream Woolly Worm Race on Sunday, October 20th at 1PM hosted on our page for this year's winning worm and 24/25 winter weather prediction.

Here's to keeping the Woolly Worm Festival magic alive! We look forward to your support ❤️

Learn More: https://woollyworm.com/webfest/

08/16/2024

Enjoy the rest of summer with some great events and then get ready for Autumn!
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but Autumn is almost here!       It's Summer...but soon it will be Autumn! Read Our Summer Edition   Soak Up the Summer! Can you believe the summer is almost over?! Neither can we. There are still man

07/09/2024

The Summer season is offically in full gear as the Summer edition of CML is flying off the stands. Pick up your copy today or read us online at https://cmlmagazine.online/.

06/13/2024

Fun thing to do number three. Catch some great music at one of three locations this weekend.

Visit with friends this week!
DINNER! Timberlake's Restaurant at Chetola Resort
SUPPORT the park! Valle Crucis Community Park
WINE! Linville Falls Winery

06/13/2024

Fun thing number two to do this weekend.

WRITTEN BY BRUCE GRAHAM

OPENS THIS FRIDAY!

Newcomers Megan Hasse and Kyleigh Hogan join Ensemble Stage Audience favorites, Scott Douglas Wilson and Mark Woodard in this charmingly sweet, funny play. Don’t let the title fool you. This show has nothing to do with a brewery or drinking, but it’s sure to put a smile on your face all the same.

The show is approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes in length including intermission.

Performed in the Hahn Auditorium at the Historic Banner Elk School,

185 azalea circle.

For more info call Ensemble Stage at 828-414-1844 or go to ensemblestage.com

*PLEASE NOTE: We may be out of the office when you call. Please be sure and leave a message. Then we will return your call as soon as we can.

06/13/2024

Fun thing number one for the weekend to do list.

05/30/2024

Check out this great event this weekend.

Ashe County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is located @ 01 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC

05/17/2024

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Here's a few things to get you started.       Summertime Fun! With the unofficial start of summer kicking off Memorial Day Weekend, the High Country region is looking more like summer. There is so muc

05/03/2024

Eat to your heart’s content from 11am until 7pm. Chair lift rides, mountain bike park, yard games, live music and more! The Lucky Strikes perform from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
https://skisugar.com/food-truck-festival/

04/18/2024

The Spring Edition of CML has arrived. Pick up your copy today in hundreds of locations in the High Country and surrounding counties. Click on our latest newsletter to learn about some fun upcoming events.

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Pick up your copy now! The Spring Edition of CML Has Arrived! Pick up your copy today in hundreds of locations in the High Country and surrounding counties! VIEW ONLINE Check out these great happening

04/18/2024

If you haven't already, pick up your copy of the spring edition of Carolina Mountain Life Magazine or read us online at cmlmagazine.online

02/16/2024

Experience UBW’s great sense of musicality, reflection inside of empathy and joy, and leave the theater energized and inspired. Tonight at 7:30 pm.

11/02/2023

The Schaefer Center Presents series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, welcomes intertribal collective Indigenous Enterprise in “Indigenous Liberation,” an evening of powwow, fancy dress and jingle dress dance, Nov. 16 at 7pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Showcasing traditional dance with dazzling regalia and a contemporary flair, the Phoenix, Arizona-based dance troupe brings their rich cultural heritage to life with a dynamic performance of dance and song that is rooted in tradition but flavored with cotemporary hip-hop, bounce and attitude.

Indigenous Enterprise takes the Schaefer Center stage this month! On Thursday, November 16 at 7pm, the Native American intertribal dance troupe brings their rich cultural heritage to life with a dynamic performance of powwow, fancy dress and jingle dress dance that is rooted in tradition but flavored with hip-hop, a contemporary flair, and attitude.

Get tickets at TheSchaeferCenter.org today!

pictured: Acosia Red Elk

11/02/2023

On Thursday, November 9, the Appalachian Theater will host The Gibson Brothers, Eric and Leigh, in their debut performance on the Doc Watson Stage for Americana Music. The performance by the multi-award winning duet begins at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7:00 p.m.

What's coming up? The Gibson Brothers on Thursday, November 9. More details at https://www.apptheatre.org/events-and-tickets/the-gibson-brothers

10/27/2023

Weekend plans? You've got to include this fun event.

Friday, October 27th 5-8pm 🤠
An evening of fun in Blue Ridge Mountain style with live music by Bluegrass Blend, food from the “What the Cluck” food truck, and a Square Dance caller to lead you through the steps! We encourage you to break out your boots and wear your “country best”. The event is free with food available for purchase from the truck. We also always break out a special wine drink or two for the occasion!