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Saved: Objects of the Dead - A Discussion on Art, Creativity, and Grief with Jody Servon
Join artist Jody Servon for a discussion about embracing creativity while grieving. Her book and collaborative project, Saved: Objects of the Dead (Artsuite, 2023), with CA-based poet Lorene Delany-Ullman is a visual and poetic narrative of how grief manifests and how material possessions help harbor memories. Their book candidly embraces a topic Americans often avoid talking about, even though it is an experience we share: the death of a loved one.
Artist Talks: Lynne Hobaica and Rickie Barnett
Lynne Hobaica and Rickie Barnett are multimedia artists based out of Bakersville, NC. They have been working together for over 5 years both on individual work and collaboratively under the name Two Headed Diver. In these talks, they will each share their personal journeys as artists - how they came to this point and the history and inspiration of their work together. Be prepared to laugh, to cry, and to consider life with new eyes.
The House that Moses and Bertha Cone Built
Join App State’s Dr. Neva J. Specht for an in-depth look at the iconic Beaux-Arts Cone estate (known originally as Flat Top Manor) near Blowing Rock.
Behind the Scenes: Curating the Blowing Rock Nightlife Exhibit
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a history exhibit? Join public historian and curator, Ashlee Lanier, as she delves into the work that goes into creating exhibits like "You Had To Be There: Nightlife in Blowing Rock."
Jan Karon’s Mitford Museum
In 2021, #1 NYTimes bestselling author Jan Karon launched a nonprofit museum in her hometown of Hudson, NC, with a mission to advance the common good through literacy, creativity, and community. Join museum director Sarah Thomas to hear Jan's story from her childhood in Caldwell County to her years in Blowing Rock and her vision for having a positive impact on her local and global communities. Thomas will also share details about the museum's Oral History Library as well as outreach programs for educators, students, and creatives.
Movies at the Museum: “Maud Gatewood: Facing the White Canvas”
Join us for a special screening of “Maud Gatewood: Facing the White Canvas.”
How Public Art Reclaimed a Town: The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and Museum has helped to redefine Wilson, NC. By utilizing Vollis’ incredible, kinetic sculptures the downtown has become vibrant and community connection and economic development have followed.
Watauga Riverkeeper’s Dam Removal Talk
Hear from MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper, Andy Hill, about dam removal projects in the High Country and the state of dam removal in the Southeast. We hope you enjoy learning about this conservation topic and it’s connection to improving water quality and habitat for sensitive and rare aquatic species.
Metal Casting Through the Ages and Today with Joseph Bigley
This lecture will discuss how metal casting has influenced civilization in terms of sculpture production, early spiritual ideation, and modern day conveniences from industrialization.
Free for Members; $8 General Admission
How Trees Work
Join App State’s Dr. Howard S. Neufeld for an exciting look at how trees move water hundreds of feet up their trunks and how this may be affected by climate change.
The Lost Frescos of Ben Long
Join Jim Walters as he takes you on his journey across NC and discusses the 19 major frescoes in the state. He will cover how fresco painting began as the “poor person’s Bible” and who Ben Long, the artist that has given NC these marvelous paintings, is. Jim will also discuss the art of fresco painting, with props and demonstration.
Art is Life: Frank Lee Craig, the Bauhaus, and I
Dr. Margret Kentgens-Craig will talk about Frank Lee Craig, one of the featured artists in the exhibition Pulp & Bind, who was also an architect, musician, and writer. She will address her late husband’s challenging transition from being a principal in a major architecture firm to a new calling as a visual artist, after a devastating diagnosis with terminal brain cancer. This was facilitated by his education and training at the Bauhaus-inspired NC State University’s School of Design which had provided him with the fundamental and universal principles and skills of art production. Although he had made small pieces on occasion for years, now he dove into art-making with a passion, producing a massive collection of works that ranged from multi-media collages and photography to paintings, drawings, jewelry**,** and found-object sculptures, amazingly ending up with success, both in Germany and NC.
The impact of the Bauhaus in this process will be another aspect of her presentation as well as her unusual dual role as Craig’s wife but also trained academic professional to preserve his legacy.
Pulp & Bind Artist Roundtable
Join us for a roundtable discussion with three artists featured in our exhibition, Pulp & Bind: Paper and Book in Southern Appalachia.
Lela Arruza, Rosa Dargon-Powers, and Georgia Deal will share their artistic practice with us and explore their approach to the medium of paper.
DARKER SEUSS: The Adult Artwork of Theodor Seuss Geisel
We all love Dr. Seuss, but if you only know his children’s books, you’re just getting half the story. Join Docent Sam (I Am) Reep for a memorable tour titled, DARKER SEUSS: The Adult Artwork of Theodor Seuss Geisel.
“A Tapestry of Our Roots” discussion with Q’Pasa Appalachia and Immigrant Connection of the High Country
Immigrants have played a vital role in shaping the cultural, social, and economic fabric of many countries around the world, and the High Country is no exception. Back in June of 2023, Immigrant Connection of the High Country and Q’ Pasa Appalachia decided to bring this project to light to showcase the beauty of the tapestry of immigrants' roots here in Boone and the surrounding areas.
“The Tapestry of Our Roots” refers to the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of individuals who have migrated to the High Country. This tapestry is often rich with stories of perseverance, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. Immigrants bring with them their unique traditions, languages, and customs, enriching the cultural landscape of their new home. They also contribute to the economy by starting businesses, creating jobs, and adding to the country's overall productivity.
A Tapestry of Our Roots serves as a reminder of the power of diversity and the strength that arises from different perspectives and backgrounds coming together. It is a testament to the human spirit and the universal desire for a better future.
Not Your Average Cat: An Overview of the Creative Genius of Dr. Seuss
Dr. Don Presnell will provide an overview of the life and career of Theodor Suess Geisel.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Conquistadors in North Carolina: Excavating the Berry Site and the Exploring Joara Foundation
Join us for an interesting lecture with Mike Carpenter of the Exploring Joara Foundation. He will talk about:
the expeditions of De Soto (in NC in 1540) and Pardo (1567-1568) (routes and goals)
the establishment of Fort San Juan and the settlement of Cuenca (the first inland European settlement) and its destruction
How our country could be different today if things had gone differently for the Spanish in 1567-1587
The discovery and documentation of the Spanish occupation at the Berry Site and ongoing excavations
The programs and public archaeology opportunities offered by the Exploring Joara Foundation
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
California Impressionism in an iPhone World with Dr. Will South
Dr. Will South, author of numerous books on both California Impressionism and Modernism, asks the question: How can simple, straightforward landscape paintings, however pleasant, made over one hundred years ago, be relevant in a world where humans are glued to their phones and consume hundreds of images per day, If not per hour? South provides a thumbnail historical context in which to gain an understanding of long-ago California art, and helps us see how a healthful and positive message may still be felt in the numerous beautiful paintings now on view at the Blowing Rock Museum of Art.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Keeping Time: Fiddles, Banjos, Ballads, & Place-keeping
Join App State’s Trevor McKenzie to learn more about Appalachia’s music traditions as a form of creative place-keeping within the region.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
An Appalachian Murder: Creating the Legend of Tom Dula & Laura Foster
Join App State’s Dr. Allison Fredette for an insightful examination of the legend of Tom Dula and Laura Foster.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
“There’s More Than One Way for a House to Be Haunted” with Phil Archer
Phil Archer, the Betsy Main Babcock Director of Reynolda and the curator of its current exhibition Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet, will join us to talk about the characters and stories that led up to--and resulted from--the most tragic, titillating, intriguing, and baffling night in the long story of North Carolina's "second grandest estate." Reception with the speaker follows the talk.
BRWIA presents Song to Seed
Song to Seed features seed-saving demonstrations, stories, humor, fiddle tunes, rare heirloom seeds to share, and original songs about Appalachian foodways. Hosted by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and sponsored by The Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University, please come and join us for a lively, interactive, and fun program.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
SOLD OUT - Brianna Tam: Layer by Layer
Join us for a transformative and immersive evening with electric cellist and soundtrack composer, Brianna Tam.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Fermentations from Around the World
Join App State’s Dr. Brett Taubman for a fascinating tour of fermentations. There will be opportunities to sample each of thefermented products described, all prepared by the Fermentation Sciences program at App State.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
The Natural History and Science of Fall Leaf Colors
Join App State’s Dr. Howard S. Neufeld for a vibrant exploration of two key questions: why do tree leaves turn color in the fall? Is it an evolutionary adaptation or just what leaves do when they die?
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 5, at 6 p.m. Fermentations from Around the World
Join App State’s Dr. Brett Taubman for a fascinating tour of fermentations. There will be opportunities to sample each of thefermented products described, all prepared by the Fermentation Sciences program at App State.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Joseph Bathanti reads from his latest collection of short stories "The Act of Contrition"
Award winning writer Joseph Bathanti returns to BRAHM to read from his newest collection of short fiction The Act of Contrition & Other Stories