WINTERFEST
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE, NOT HIBERNATE BECAUSE THE FESTIVAL OF WINTER IS UNDERWAY IN BLOWING ROCK

Hang onto your hat, grab a pillow for your backside and stock up on the anti-acids - its time for Winterfest - Blowing Rock’s unique celebration of winter that calls everyone within hundreds of miles to celebrate, not hibernate!

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Tucker's On Main
Former Skyland Books Reopening Under New Ownership

Virginia D. Jones and Page W. Parsons have recently opened Tucker’s on Main, Inc. in Blowing Rock’s Martin House Courtyard and invite the community to its Grand Opening this weekend during Blowing Rock’s Winterfest festival. 
  

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CONSERVATION
Despite Significant Growth And Other Preservation Efforts

Land trusts saw growth in conservation easements and other preservation efforts in 2006, according to figures compiling the work of 13 regional land conservation organizations, but say they are in a race against time and limited resources as development pressures mount.

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2007 Theatre Season Will Be Truly One To Remember

The Blowing Rock Stage Company has announced its schedule of shows for 2007, it’s largest and longest season in the company’s history. This will also be the first complete season produced at the new Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center, the Stage Company’s home since last August. The 2007 Season features nine productions, including five musicals, two world premieres.

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Southern Living Magazine Honors Blowing Rock With 2006 Readers’ Choice - Favored Destination Award

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