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What's Up In Boone EP 7 - Doc Watson Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 7:44


We discussed Doc Watson Day on this week's show.

What's Up In Boone - Ep 6 - Emergency Fest & Music Events

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 6:43


The 14th annual Watauga County Emergency Fest headlines our 6th installment of What's Up In Boone. We also detail upcoming Jones House concerts, including Doc Watson Day, and we give you news about opening day for Horn in the West.

What's Up In Boone - Ep 5 - First Friday Art Crawl

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 9:38


June is here and so are the tourists! Get details on the June First Friday Art Crawl, the Jones House Summer Concert Series, and plenty more on this week's installment of What's Up In Boone.

What's Up In Boone Ep 4 - Memorial Day, Summer Plans, and App State Orientation

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 18:13


What's Up In Boone turns the calendar to Summer as Memorial Day weekend is upon us. We cover farmer's market schedules, summer concerts, and other events that are "must see," as you make your plans. George Brudzinski of the High Country Chapter of MOAA updates us on plans for a Veteran's Memorial in Downtown Boone. We also provide some tips for you parents heading up for App State orientation.

Whats Up In Boone Ep 2 - Shooting Stars Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 12:30


Colleen Utter of the Watauga Education Foundation discusses the upcoming Shooting Stars talent show April 28th.

What's Up In Boone - Ep 1 - Eggstravaganza & Spring Cleaning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 13:28


What's Up In Boone is back with details about Eggstravaganza, First Friday, and community cleanup events in the Town of Boone, NC.

Ep 34 - Winter sports fun in the Boone Area

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2016 27:50


Winter has arrived and outdoor fun is ready to be had in and around Boone. We check in at Appalachian Ski Mountain as they gear up for the holiday rush. We also give details about Daniel Boone Rail Jam 2017 and it's unique partnership between a local non-profit and the Town of Boone.

Ep 33 - Talented Musicians, brave lineman, and safe travelers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 25:16


Boone Police Chief Dana Crawford shares tips for safe holiday travel. Renee Whitener of Blue Ridge Energies takes us inside the life of a lineman when the weather is less than ideal. We also provide details on a CD release party from some Jones House-grown musicians.

Ep 32 - Christmas tree economics & App Theatre Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 25:44


On this week's edition of What's Up In Boone, we get a lesson in Christmas tree economics from Jim Hamilton of the Watauga County Extension Office. We also get an update on the fundraising for the renovation of the Appalachian Theatre. We also highlight some upcoming Jones House musical acts.

Ep 31 - First Friday, Boone Christmas Parade & Everything Holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2016 22:57


We detail the full rundown of First Friday Art Crawl events. We also talk Christmas parades, trees, and all things holiday related in the High Country.

Ep 30 - Boone Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2016 14:18


The Holiday season has arrived in Boone! We speak with Pilar Fotta of the Town of Boone Cultural Resources department about the annual Boone Christmas Parade and other holiday events.

Ep 29 - Small Business Saturday, Window Decorations, and Valle Love

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 14:27


The High Country is gearing up for the Holiday season. Sheri Moretz of Mast General Store visits in several unique events coming to the area over the next few weeks. We also discuss the final home game of the year for the App State Football team.

Ep 28 - Veteran's Day Events & App State Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 25:34


The Town of Boone hosts three Veteran's Day events to pay tribute to the brave men and women that comprise our Nation's Armed Forces. We share times, locations, and other details relating to these special gatherings. We also visit with App State Basketball Coach Jim Fox about the start of hardcourt action for the Mountaineers.

Ep 27 - App State Family Weekend & First Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016 20:44


Our latest episode lists out the Downtown Boone 1st Friday happenings. We also get the latest on plans for App State Family Weekend.

Ep 26 - Boone Boo & Halloween safety tips

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 23:17


October is ending and Halloween events are plentiful. We give details on Boone Boo, Halloween at the Market, and plenty of other activities for trick-or-treaters of all ages!

Ep 25 - App State Homecoming Parade & Veterans Memorial

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 17:07


We give details on the App State Homecoming Parade route, so you can set for Friday night's excitement. We review early voting procedures for Watauga County residents. We also preview another Jones House Indoor Concert you won't want to miss!

Ep 24 - October Festivals, Storywalk, & Early Voting Info

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2016 27:37


Boone and the High Country continues to delight tourists and locals alike with a series of signature events. We detail the fall edition of the Story Walk series in the Downtown Boone district. We also provide details for Watauga County early voting, which begins next week.

Ep 23 - 1st Friday Art Crawl, Valle Country Fair, & App State Homecoming

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2016 36:57


A busy October in the High Country starts with 1st Friday Art Crawl and the Boone Heritage Festival. We also preview the annual Valle Country Fair and App State Homecoming festivities.

Ep 22 - Fall Color Preview & App State Gameweek parking info

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 19:21


With fall tourist season upon us, we get the latest Fall Color Report from Dr. Howard Neufeld of the Department of Biology at Appalachian State. We also detail some area events and festivals occurring in the next few weeks. It's Black Saturday at The Rock as App State hosts Georgia State and we have the skinny on Downtown Boone parking.

Ep 21 - Jones House Fall Indoor Concert Series & Community Clean-Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 20:11


This week's show features Mark Freed as he details the Jones House Fall Indoor Concert series. We also discuss two great opportunities to celebrate the area's renewable resources.

Ep 20 - Miami Gameweek & Boone Block Party

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2016 32:55


We give you the details on logistics, parking, and hosting one of the most anticipated events in the High Country in recent years. We also lay out the plan for Sunday's Boone Block Party, presented by High Country Local First.

Ep 19 - The return of App State Football & Fun In the Park Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016 26:23


Football is back in the High Country. We visit with App State head coach Scott Satterfield about the 2016 season of Mountaineer Football. We also get details on the 10th-annual Town of Boone Fun in the Park Day.

Ep 18 - First Friday & Post Office Designation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 22:18


This week we run down the list of events for the September "First Friday," Art Crawl. We also discuss the local historic designation of the Downtown Boone Post Office with local historian Eric Plaag.

Ep 17 - Boone Bike Rodeo & Appalachian Rollergirls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2016 16:50


This week's show features the Boone Bike Rodeo. We also detail a full list of activities for the weekend -- ranging from live music to roller derby.

Ep 16 - Girls on the Run & Jones House music scene

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2016 16:40


With school back in session, registration for Girls on the Run is underway. We visit with Mary Sheryl Horine about this transformational program for young women. We also discuss upcoming concerts at The Jones House and preview the Watch for me NC bike rodeo.

Ep 15 - Move-in Weekend & Appalachian Theatre project

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016 18:00


We welcome back students to area campuses and provide some helpful details about move-in weekend. We also explore the Appalachian Theatre revitalization project with John Cooper.

Ep 14 - First Friday Art Crawl & the return of App State Football

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2016 17:59


As the calendar flips to August Boone prepares for the First Friday Art Crawl. We have the details on live music, tastings, and new gallery exhibits. The App State Football team has already scored a sell out of one of its six home dates. Director of Athletics Doug Gillin shares his thoughts on what the Mountaineers schedule could mean for the local economy. We also discuss the final full weekend of An Appalachian Summer.

Ep 13 - Back to School Festival & Boone Cyclo.Via

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2016 13:15


Preparations continue for the annual Back 2 School Festival. Sandra Ruppert provides details on how supports can help "Pack the Bus." We also hear about some great musical performances coming to the area. Also, we provide the details on the annual Boone Cyclo.Via, slated for Sunday throughout the downtown area.

Ep 12 - App State Solar Race Car & Horn in the West children's show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2016 18:39


Appalachian State University's solar race team is off to Pittsburgh to begin a national competition. We discuss the project and the local support behind the team with Dan Blakley. We also head around town and check on upcoming events including Boone Cyclo.Via and the Horn in the West children's show.

Ep 11 - Sustainable projects & Appalachian Energy Summit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2016 15:47


We examine numerous sustainable development projects throughout the Town of Boone. We discuss the upcoming Appalachian Energy Summit with Ged Moody of App State. We also get updates on the Jones House concert series and Watauga County Farmers Market.

Ep 10 - An Appalachian Summer & Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2016 17:34


This week's episode takes you inside An Appalachian Summer Festival 2016 with Denise Ringler. We also preview the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.

Ep 9 - Boone 4th of July weekend plans & a local veteran's perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 22:22


We provide the latest 4th of July weekend schedule, including details on the latest First Friday Art Crawl. Local resident and renowned storyteller Raymond Christian shares his perspective on the 4th of July through the eyes of a military veteran.

Ep 8 - Boone Mayor Rennie Brantz & Blood, Sweat, & Gears

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2016 26:55


Boone Mayor Rennie Brantz talks about the annual 4th of July parade as well as what the future holds for the town. Scott Nelson of Blood, Sweat, and Gears previews the 18th annual cycling event. We also discuss Horn in the West opening weekend and the weekly farmer's market.

Ep 7 - Doc Watson Day & Pancakes in the Park

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2016 24:10


Doc Watson's longtime friend and pickin' partner Charles Welch discusses the upcoming tribute at the Jones House. Zach Greene of Mountain Alliance provides details on the organizations Pancakes in the Park fundraiser at the Watauga County Farmers Market.

Ep 6 - Doc Watson Day & Boone Chamber's Dan Meyer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2016 22:52


Episode six of What's Up In Boone focuses on Doc Watson Day, which is set for June 17th. We also visit with Boone Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Dan Meyer, who will be honored for his longtime service to the community later this week. Music news and plenty more info on local events await your download.

Ep 5 - First Friday Art Crawl & Downtown StoryWalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 16:13


The First Friday Art Crawl features a group of local artists in a new visual display at the Jones House. Watauga County EmergencyFest takes place Saturday on the App State campus. We also learn about the Downtown Boone StoryWalk and how books can guide your child through the summer.

What's Up in Boone - Ep 4

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2016 16:50


Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of the summer travel season. We preview Watauga County Emergency Fest (June 4th)with Amy Fleig of the Boone Fire Department. Mark Freed sets the stage for the Jones House outdoor concert series debut and First Friday Art Crawl set for June 3rd. We'll also rundown the weekend ahead at the Watauga County Farmer's Market.

What's Up In Boone Ep 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2016 23:31


Hear about one of the region's top Revolutionary War attractions as we feature the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum and Horn in the West. We'll also get details on the Jones House music lesson program from Mark Freed.

Whats Up In Boone Ep 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2016 21:31


Local musician Trevor McKenzie shares details on his upcoming CD release party for his new album, entitled Generational Things. We welcome visitors for Appalachian State University spring commencement with parking and shopping details. Plus, you can get the scoop on what's in store at the Watauga County Farmers Market this Saturday.

Whats Up In Boone Ep 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2016 20:05


Find out what's up in Boone this weekend! Details about First Friday in downtown, Opening Day of the Farmer's Market, Split Rail Records Album Release party and the Shooting Stars art exhibit at the Jones House, and The second annual Village Vision festival.

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