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Free! Ages 1 - 15 year old. Biggest catch of each age level wins a prize! Fishing supplies available as needed.

Get your baskets ready! Mount Jefferson State Natural Area is hosting an Easter egg hunt. The hunt starts at 10:00 am at the Mount Jefferson Picnic Shelter on Saturday, March 30th. Eggs will be available first-come first-served. Ages birth- 12. There will be a park ranger led discussion about animals in the Spring to follow.

Jazz-funk artists, Ranging from high-energy and exhilarating funk tunes to soothing jazz, the band features members, Alvin Carlisle, Nick Williams and Kendrick Davis. Opening is Caroline Goforth, vocalist, pianist, arranger and composer. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and the house opens at 7:00 p.m. Reserved tickets for all Local Night concerts are $15 for...

Released in 1989, Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Join us for their performance in Boone!

Spring Fest is here again – and this is the 39th year of celebrating art in Ashe County. The festive event will return to the Ashe Early Learning Center on Saturday, April 13 from 10 am until 2 pm. Hands on art activities with a Super Hero theme! We will have festival food for a...

The reception will begin at 6:15 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m. The success of the awards program depends on your willingness to nominate deserving individuals and organizations. Nominations must be returned by Friday, February 16th. Nomination Forms can be found online at http://www.asheaging.com or email [email protected]. For additional information, contact Jennifer Richardson,...

Snarky Puppy’s music is the joy of performing together in the perpetual push to grow creatively. Come see this 20 member jazz fusion band in Boone!

One of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, a unique mix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented...

Dinner * Art bra fashion * Auction Join us for an evening of fun and fundraising to support the Women in Touch fund, that provides free mammograms for those who cannot afford them. 3 ways to get involved: Create a bra! $20 registration fee to submit artwork and includes entry for drawing for 2 tickets...

North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the High Country and the spectacular New River valley are the backdrop for the New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K. Each course is framed with views of horse farms, Christmas tree farms, the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and the spectacular surrounding river valley. Experience why other runners are raving:...