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Miracle on the Mountain Outdoor Drama

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An outdoor drama that tells the story of the remarkable doctors who came into the mountains of Western North Carolina bringing medical care, education and economic development to an under-served area.  An authentic, sometimes poignant story filled with music and laughter.

When:    July 29, 30, and 31 at 8:00 pm; July 31 matinee at 10:00 am

Cost:      $10 admission.  All seats must be reserved.

Where:   Sloop Amphitheater on the Campus of the Crossnore School, 100 DAR Drive, Crossnore NC 28616.  When entering Crossnore area look for sign on Hwy. 221 that reads Town of Crossnore-Home of Crossnore School, Inc. turn at sign and travel 0.3 miles, turn Right on Miracle in the Hills Drive.

What:     Dr. Mary Martin Sloop and her husband, Dr. Eustace Sloop, came to the small town of Crossnore, about 35 miles northwest of Morganton, in the early 1900s to be Christian medical missionaries. They traversed the steep paths of Avery County on foot and horseback, taking medical care to the mostly poor and isolated residents.  Miracle on the Mountain is an outdoor drama written by Bill Wilson, and based on Mary Martin Sloop’s memoir, “Miracle in the Hills.”

For tickets, call (828) 733-4305.

Calendar

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Parkway's 75th Anniversary Weekend Festival

Friday, September 10, 2010, 6:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Hillsville Downtown Celebration

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 6:00 pm

Parkway's 75th Anniversary Weekend Festival

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 am

Civil War Battle Reenactments at Luray Caverns

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 am

7th Annual Grandfather Mountain Kidfest

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 am

Sedalia Country Fair

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 am

Henry IV, Part 2

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Parkway's 75th Anniversary Weekend Festival

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 6:00 pm

Civil War Battle Reenactments at Luray Caverns

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 9:00 am

Pet Adoption Day at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 11:00 am

Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 1:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 7:30 pm
13

Henry IV, Part 2

Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:30 pm
14

Henry IV, Part 2

Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:30 pm

As You Like It

Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:30 pm
15

Henry IV, Part 2

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:30 pm

Wild Oats

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:30 pm
16

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 5:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:30 pm

Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:30 pm
17

Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 17, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Friday, September 17, 2010, 7:30 pm
18

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 9:00 am

40th Annual American Girl Scout Day

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 10:00 am

Henry IV, Part 2

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 1:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Henry IV, Part 2

Monday, September 20, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Monday, September 20, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Henry IV, Part 2

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7:30 pm

As You Like It

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7:30 pm
22

Henry IV, Part 2

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:30 pm

Wild Oats

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:30 pm
23

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 5:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:30 pm

Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Bedford Centerfest

Friday, September 24, 2010, 6:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 24, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Friday, September 24, 2010, 7:30 pm
25

22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 6:00 pm

Bedford Centerfest

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Dance Performance by Cherokee’s Warriors of Anikituhwa

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 am

Smithsonian Museum Day

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00 am

Henry IV, Part 2

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:30 pm
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22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 6:00 pm

Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 1:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Henry IV, Part 2

Monday, September 27, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Monday, September 27, 2010, 7:30 pm
28

Henry IV, Part 2

Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 7:30 pm

As You Like It

Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 7:30 pm
29

Henry IV, Part 2

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7:30 pm

Wild Oats

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7:30 pm
30

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 5:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:30 pm

Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:30 pm
   

Highlights & Happenings

  • Linn Cove Viaduct, MP 304
  • The Linn Cove Viaduct hugs the face of Grandfather Mountain and is recognized internationally as an engineering marvel. This was the last section of the Parkway to be completed and a model of the construction technique highlights a visit to the Linn
  • Blue Ridge Music Center
  • The Blue Ridge Music Center is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility built to preserve and promote the historic music of Virginia and the Blue Ridge. The Blue Ridge region has produced more old-time and bluegrass musicians per capita than any o
  • Moses H. Cone Park, MP 294
  • A majestic 4,200 acres at the foot of Grandfather Mountain, named in honor of Julian Price, lies directly adjacent to the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Together these parks comprise the largest developed area set aside for public recreati
  • Peaks of Otter, MP 86
  • With stunning views, natural beauty, and the surrounding Jefferson National Forest, it’s no wonder the Peaks of Otter area has attracted people to the region for more than 8,000 years.
  • Doughton Park, MP 240
  • Renew your senses amid this landscape of open meadows. Doughton Park is one of the best places along the Blue Ridge Parkway to view white-tailed deer, raccoons, red and grey foxes, and bobcats.  Flowers burst on the scene in late spring and crea
  • Mount Pisgah, MP 408
  • Mount Pisgah’s spectacular views, hiking trails, camping and the Mount Pisgah Inn make this area a popular destination for visitors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountain and thousands of surrounding acres was originally purchased by indust
  • Humpback Rocks, MP 5.8
  • Located at the northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Humpback Rocks is an area rich in history, scenic beauty, and abundant hiking trails. Early European settlers forged a living from the native materials that flourished in the Appalachian Mountain
  • Shenandoah Uncorked at The Yellow Barn
  • A family friendly indoor wine tasting event with gourmet food, music, kids activities, local farm produce and the finest wines in the Shenandoah Valley!
  • Blooms & Wildlife Watching
  • Don't forget your cameras and binoculars when visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway! Learn when and where to see blooms along your journey.
  • Camping
  • Camping is one way visitors traveling through the Blue Ridge Parkway can spend the night under the stars in one of America’s most beautiful natural settings.
  • Hiking Trails
  • A journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers motorists spectacular views of Southern Appalachia’s diverse beauty for 469.1 uninterrupted miles.
  • What To Do
  • The Blue Ridge Parkway is more than a road – it is a beautiful journey that entices visitors to explore a 469-mile gateway to America’s rich cultural heritage.
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