http://blueridgeparkway.org Happenings along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in the surrounding area. en-us Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:21:39 -0600 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:21:39 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Indigo RSS Creator 1.0 info@blueridgeparkway.org (Managing Editor) info@blueridgeparkway.org (Webmaster) 5 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3014 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3014 Bring an instrument or bring an ear! Happening each Sunday on the porch of Mountain Gateway Museum from 2-4pm. For more information, call 828-668-9259 or email mgm@ncdcr.gov Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:25:13 -0500 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3226 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3226 $6/person. Weather-permitting @ 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. 45-minute ride with stories covering subjects such as the early settlers, the coming of the railroad, the March of the Overmountain Men in the Revolutionary War, the catastrophic Flood of 1916, and some delightful tales passed along to storytellers, Bill and Skip Carson by people whose families date back hundreds of years in these parts. For more information visit www.altapassorchard.org. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:36:42 -0500 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3398 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3398 Free daily performance from traditional musicians. Dancers and listeners welcome. For more information please call 276-236-5309 or visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:08:11 -0500 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=2661 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=2661 A weekend of guided hikes and special presentations on the nature of Grandfather Mountain. Activities included with park admission. Full schedule of events available on www.grandfather.com. Call 1-800-468-7325 for more information. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:38:00 -0600 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3424 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3424 Free daily performance from traditional musicians. Dancers and listeners welcome. For more information please call 276-236-5309 or visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:11:08 -0500 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3128 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3128 As part of the Altapass Foundation's mission to preserve the culture of Altapass, we offer free live music programs to the public. These programs serve to educate the public about mountain music and dance, and to encourage people to participate in traditional dance. Our great variety of bands keeps the real mountain music alive, offer one-of-a-kind songwriting, and get you out of your seat and onto the floor! Visit www.altapassorchard.org for more information. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:13:01 -0500 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=2977 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=2977 Open to all musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors, bring chairs or blankets (held inside the Depot in inclement weather). Free. For more information, call 828-652-2215 or visit www.hometownmarion.com. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:19:15 -0500 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3156 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3156 As part of the Altapass Foundation's mission to preserve the culture of Altapass, we offer free live music programs to the public. These programs serve to educate the public about mountain music and dance, and to encourage people to participate in traditional dance. Our great variety of bands keeps the real mountain music alive, offer one-of-a-kind songwriting, and get you out of your seat and onto the floor! For more information visit: http://www.altapassorchard.org Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:17:06 -0500 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3321 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=3321 Free daily performance from traditional musicians. Dancers and listeners welcome. For more information please call 276-236-5309 or visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:59:10 -0500 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=2662 http://blueridgeparkway.org/calendar.php?content=getEventDetails&eventID=2662 This 5K race begins in MacRae Meadows and ends at the top of Grandfather Mtn. Proceeds benefit the eagle habitat renovation fund. Race entry fee is $35. Online registration begins March 1. For more information please visit www.grandfather.com or call 1-800-468-7325. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:44:28 -0600