TDA’s New 2008 Visitor’s Guide Is Now Available

The brand new 2008 Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority’s (TDA) Visitor’s Guide has arrived, 50,000 of them, and is now in circulation through the Visitor’s Center on Valley Boulevard.
Updated with new businesses, photos and listings the beautiful new colorful guide will see a massive circulation in visitor centers from Blowing Rock to requesting patrons from all over the world.
“Our mission in producing the Guide is as a valuable resource for Blowing Rock and regional hotels, restaurants and retail businesses who assist the traveling public with directions and information on special events in the High Country,” said TDA Executive Director Tracy Brown. “We hope that everyone will stop by the Visitor’s Center or Town Hall and pick up their free Visitor’s Guide, as well as the TDA’s 2008 Blowing Rock Calendar.”

Marge Barrett’s Support For The Hayes Center Continues To Inspire Others

Long time Stage Company Board Member Marge Barrett continues her support for the arts in Blowing Rock, her most recent gift the entire purchase price of a condominium unit she sold recently through Advanced Realty and Lions Construction and Realty, who were so inspired by her gift to the citizens of this region, they too eliminated any fees or commissions as a gift to the Hayes Center.
           
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Woodcarver’s Shop Changes Location On Grandfather Mountain

A whole new window of opportunity has opened for Tom Wolfe, the preeminent character carver whose shop has been located in the Visitors Center next to Grandfather Mountain’s Mile High Swinging Bridge for several years.  Because the 1960s-era Top Shop was demolished this spring to make room for the construction of a new Visitors Center, Wolfe’s craft shop was packed up and moved to a new location near the base of the mountain.

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Liz Murray To Visit Here On Thursday, June 5

On Thursday, June 5, the Appalachian Women’s Fund is hosting its inaugural Women of Vision event featuring Liz Murray.  The day will begin at the Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock where the award-winning movie “Homeless to Harvard” will be shown.  This movie depicts the true-life story of Liz Murray as she struggles to survive as a homeless teen. She overcomes adversity and all odds to achieve an education from Harvard University.
   

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Help Pave The Way For The Hayes Performing Arts Center

Residents and visitors alike are invited to create a lasting impression and help pave the way for the future of the Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center. By investing in a brick paver for as little as $250, your engraved brick will forever be a part of the High Country’s community arts center and will help build a brighter future for our region.

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About The Rocket
The Blowing Rocket was first published in June 1932, a tabloid publication that was printed each week during the months of June, July and August. After the final week in August it was to put to bed until the following June.

Local Links Around Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rocket staff has compiled some local links to help you make some choices when you visit.