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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 7:00 pm; July 31 matinee at 10:00 am

Cost:      $12 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.

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Midday Mountain Music

Monday, May 20, 2013, 12:00 pm
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Live Music @ The Orchard

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 1:45 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 1:45 pm

Grandfather Mountain Critter Crawl

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:30 pm

Marion Mountain Music

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:00 pm
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Historic Lexington Walking Tour

Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Friday, May 3, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Friday, May 24, 2013, 1:45 pm

Heritage Fest +

Friday, May 24, 2013, 6:00 pm

Bluegrass Jam

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Fort Mountain Music

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 pm

Live Music & Dancing

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

Festival 2013

Friday, May 24, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 pm

Heritage Fest +

Friday, May 24, 2013, 6:00 pm

Miner's Heritage Day

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:00 am

What Would Katniss Do?

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Tradfest

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 pm

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

3rd Annual Corks & Blues Festival

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 4:00 pm

Tracks Music & Dance

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 6:30 pm

Angelo Santamaria Live

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:00 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:30 pm

Black Light Underground Mine Tour

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:30 pm

Festival 2013

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 12:00 pm

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 1:00 pm

Informal Jam on the Porch

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 2:00 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:30 pm

Festival 2013

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 11:00 pm
27

Midday Mountain Music

Monday, May 27, 2013, 12:00 pm

Memorial Day BBQ and Covered Dish Dinner

Monday, May 27, 2013, 11:00 am
28

Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 3:00 pm
29

Midday Mountain Music

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 1:45 pm
30

Virginia's Blue Ridge Music Festival

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 6:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Thursday, May 2, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 1:45 pm

Marion Mountain Music

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:00 pm
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Virginia's Blue Ridge Music Festival

Friday, May 31, 2013, 6:00 pm

Historic Lexington Walking Tour

Friday, April 5, 2013, 3:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Friday, May 3, 2013, 12:00 pm

Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend

Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 am

NC Gold Festival

Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Friday, May 31, 2013, 1:45 pm

Bluegrass Jam

Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Fort Mountain Music

Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 pm

Live Music & Dancing

Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 pm
 

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