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PHOTO BY JEFF EASON SAVOR Blowing Rock’s popular Reserve Wine Tasting events on Saturday will take place on the front lawn of the Inn at Ragged Gardens.

SAVOR Blowing Rock 2017 Schedule of Events Wednesday, April 19 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.—Pre-Savor Wine Dinner at New Public House with Medaloni Cellars

Thursday, April 20 11 a.m.to Noon—Seminar: Exploring the Rhone Valley Noon to 7 p.m.—Whiskey and Cigars!

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.—Seminar: Michael David Wines 2 to 3 p.m.—Seminar: Blends from Around the World 3 to 4 p.m.—Seminar: From Farm to Barrel to Bottle 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—Seminar: The Aroma of Wine 4 to 5 p.m.—Seminar: What Makes Vodka Vodka 5 to 6 p.m.—Seminar: Montes Winery Wines 5 to 9 p.m.—New Public House Special Pairing Dinner 6 to 7 p.m.—Cheesemakers of Western North Carolina at BRAHM 6 to 8 p.m.—TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Seminar: Elyse Winery Tasting

Friday, April 21 10 to 11 a.m.—Seminar: Wine and Cheese 11 a.m. to Noon—“Grapes That Don’t Belong” Wine Tasting 11 a.m. to Noon—Seminar: How to Stock the

Bar with North Carolina Spirits Noon to 1 p.m.—Seminar: Riedel Challenge Noon to 7 p.m.—Whiskey and Cigars!

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.—Seminar: Best Wines Under $20 2 to 3 p.m.—Seminar: World Cup of Wine: Old World vs. New World 2 to 3 p.m.—Seminar: Beer and Food Pairing 101 2 to 3 p.m.—Seminar: A Taste of South Africa 3 to 5:30 p.m.—Grilling Class with the Grill Masters (SOLD OUT) 3 to 7 p.m.—Sip and Shop Event Downtown!

3 to 4 p.m.—Seminar: Crude Bitters and NC Spirits 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—Seminar: Wines of the Pacific Northwest 3:30 to 5 p.m.—Moonshine: North Carolina’s Legacy 4 to 6 p.m.—Cork and Canvas at BRAHM 4 to 5 p.m.—Seminar: Tour por Espana (Tour of Spain) 5 to 6 p.m.—Seminar: Journey Through Spain 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Seminar: Journey Through France 6:30 to 9 p.m.—Westglow Pairing Dinner (SOLD OUT) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Seminar: Experience Australian Wines 6:30 to 9 p.m.—Gamekeeper Wine Dinner 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.—Shelby Rae Moore Band at

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Saturday, April 22 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.—Chetola Resort’s Corkscrew and Brew 5-K 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Grilling with the Grill Masters (SOLD OUT) 10 a.m. to Noon—Cork and Canvas at BRAHM Noon to 2 p.m.—Reserve Wine Tasting 1st Seating (SOLD OUT) Noon to 7 p.m.—Whiskey and Cigars!

Noon to 3 p.m.—New Public House “Ole” Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.—Country Ham, Cushaws and Stack Cakes: A Celebration of the Appalachian Table with Fred Sauceman 1 to 5 p.m.—SAVOR’s Grand Tasting 1 to 5 p.m.—Blue Ridge Mountain Club’s 3rd Annual Songwriter Showcase 1 to 3 p.m.—Cork and Canvas at BRAHM 2 to 3 p.m.—Seminar: The Tuscan Wine Region 3 to 5 p.m.—Reserve Wine Tasting 2nd Seating 3:30 to 4:30—Seminar: 90+ Point Wines or Over!

4 to 6 p.m.—Cork and Canvas at BRAHM 5 to 6 p.m.—Seminar: Exploring Bordeaux 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.—Karaoke at Town Tavern

Sunday, April 23 Noon to 3 p.m.—New Public House Brunch 1 to 4 p.m.—High South Wedding Expo

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he more you know about wine, food, beer and spirits, the more you acquire the skills to put together amazing pairings for parties and dinners. SAVOR Blowing Rock has outdone itself this year with more than two dozen seminars and tastings. Subjects range from Bordeaux to moonshine, so there is something for everyone.

Be sure to sign up for these seminars as soon as you find the ones you are interested in, because they have a tendency to fill up quickly.

Here’s a look at some of the interesting seminars, tastings and workshops on tap at SAVOR 2017:

Thursday, April 20 EXPLORING THE RHONE VALLEY 11 a.m. to Noon at Sunset and Vine The Rhone Valley wine region, once the hidden secret of France, is now well known for having some of the top vineyards in the world, and these wines are increasingly becoming more available around the world. The Rhone wines are some of the most exciting and expensive wines in the world, however they are known for producing great wines of value. And although known primarily for red wines, the Rhone Valley does produce some rich and powerful white wines. Doug May will lead this tasting and seminar. The cost is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

MICHAEL DAVID WINES 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine You may not know it, but you’ve probably encountered one of the far-ranging family of wines from Michael David Winery, the largest winery operation in the fast-emerging Lodi appellation of California’s Central Valley. There’s a reason why Michael David Winery is capturing America’s attention. The wines are flavorful and fun. Michael David Winery’s success is firmly rooted in its rich, jammy and uniquely named Zinfandels and tasty Cabernet Sauvignons. Joy Dixon will lead this tasting and seminar.

Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

BLENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Who doesn’t love a good blend? Wine blends have been around for centuries. Ask any winemaker what the purpose of blending is, and they will most likely answer that they are trying to make a wine greater than the sum of its parts. In this tasting, guests will sample Old and New World wines that will showcase the varietal diversity of the grapes from the different wine growing regions. Doug May will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

PHOTO BY JEFF EASON SAVOR 2017 features more than two dozen seminars on everything from moonshine to fine wine.

the farm to the barrel to the bottle and finally to the glass.

Admission is $25 per person. For reservations, call (828) 295-4300.

THE AROMA OF WINE 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine The aroma of wine is a key component of the total wine tasting experience. The aroma can be fruity, floral, citrus, earthy or any number of scents depending on the grape variety used and the winemaking process implemented.

In this seminar, Sommelier Anne Prevatte will talk about some of the common aromas of wine. Guests will smell and taste different wine varietals, then smell different items that are commonly described in the wine’s aroma.

Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

WHAT MAKES VODKA VODKA AND THE DISTILLATION OF SPIRITS 4 to 5 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn This is the type of class you wish you could have taken in school. Guests will learn about the distillation of spirits all through history and what make vodka vodka. They will also get to taste Spur vodka made from North Carolina muscadines and leave with a copper shot glass souvenir.

John Holman will lead the tasting and seminar. Holman is the founder of the American Alcohollery. Admission is $35 per person. For reservations, call (828) 295-4300.

MONTES WINERY WINES FROM FARM TO BARREL TO BOTTLE 3 to 4 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn There is so much more to good wine than grapes. The barrel, the type of wood used to make the barrel, the charring of the wood—all affect the wine’s taste as much as the varietal and ripeness of the grapes. Even the bottle shape makes a difference. Joey Medaloni of Medaloni Cellars will lead this very informative seminar that takes you from

5 to 6 p.m. at Sunset and Vine With the release of the first Montes Alpha wine back in 1988, Montes became one of the first premium wineries of Chile. They built their winery on the belief that Chile had an untapped potential as a producer of quality wines, and since have become a benchmark for other wineries to

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SEMINARS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 follow. Hard work and total focus on quality has led Montes to be one of the most successful and respected quality-driven wineries in Chile as they continue pioneering and breaking new grounds in wine. Phillip Bruch will lead the tasting and seminar. Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

ELYSE WINERY TASTING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Ray and Nancy Coursen started Elyse Winery in 1987 with 286 cases of Zinfandel. After a decade of nomadic winemaking at various custom crush facilities, in 1997 they purchased a small winery and vineyard on Hoffman Lane, the home of Elyse Winery and tasting room. From that point on, the Elyse portfolio expanded and Elyse Winery began to produce Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rhone style reds. Michelle Duckett, National Sales and Marketing Manager for Elyse Winery, will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $32 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

Friday, April 21 WINE & CHEESE 10 to 11 a.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn Cheese and wine seem to made for each other. While many combinations are quite enjoyable, certain pairings really excite your taste buds. In this seminar we will explore the fundamentals of wine and cheese harmony and help you determine what cheese pairs best with your favorite wine. Catherine Rabb, associate instructor at

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Johnson and Wales College of Culinary Arts, will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 295-4300.

“GRAPES THAT DON’T BELONG” WINE TASTING 11 a.m. to noon at Sunset and Vine Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley; Pinot Noir from France and Oregon; Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.

We are all familiar with the grapes that grow well in certain regions, however, there are grapes that are being successfully grown outside of these traditional regions. This seminar will explore wines crafted from grapes grown in regions such as Germany and Paso Robles. Brian Mockler of Epiphany Wines will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $28 per person.

For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

BEST WINES UNDER $20 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Wines under $20 are easy to find, but sorting out some of the best from the rest can be tricky business. What do you look for when trying to find these gems? Is vintage important? What about region? In this tasting, we will showcase some of these great wines—all exceptional value wines from around the world. Phillip Bruch will discuss what makes these wines his top picks. Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

WORLD CUP OF WINE: OLD WORLD VS. NEW WORLD 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunset and Vine “New World” and “Old World” are widely used terms to describe a style of wine or winemaking. Old World wines are traditionally more “terroir” and structure driven. New World wines are typically more fruit forward and varietal driven. In this tasting we will go through the differences between Old World and New World philosophies, styles, regulatory controls and quality. Brian Mockler will lead this tasting and seminar.

Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

HOW TO THE STOCK THE BAR WITH NORTH CAROLINA SPIRITS 11 a.m. to noon at the Green Park Inn We all want to buy local and to support local. Well, we can drink local too! Rich Scheurer, a local bartender who has garnered regional attention, will guide guests on how to stock their home bars using North Carolina distilled spirits and other local products.

Did you know there are more than 40 distillers in North Carolina? They produce all manner of spirits including gin, rum, vodka, whiskey and moonshine, of course. This seminar will be located inside the Divide Tavern at the Green Park Inn. Admission is $35 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9230.

BEER AND FOOD PAIRING 101 2 to 3 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn If you think wine and food go together, just wait until SEE SEMINARS, ON PAGE 6

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SEMINARS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 you explore the possibilities of pairing beer and food. In this guided tasting, you’ll explore what works together, and how to maximize your pairing experience. Catherine Rabb will lead this tasting and seminar.

Admission is $25 per person. For reservations, call (828) 295-4300.

based in Raleigh. Craig Rudewicz, owner of Crude Bitters and Sodas, will trace the history of cocktail bitters from their medicinal origins to a critical cocktail ingredient. While learning the origins of bitters and their impact, we will discuss cocktail history, the Prohibition Era, and sample old-fashioned cocktails with a variety of bitters. Admission is $35 per person. For reservations, call (828) 295-4300.

WINES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST A TASTE OF SOUTH AFRICA 2 to 3 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn Take a journey through The Cape and experience a bucket list of wine tastings and history dating back 300 years.

Your trek will begin with a Method Cape Classique sparkler and a focus on Cape Town and Dorrance Wines. Then travel to Stellenbosch and Swartland for a taste of the Wines of Jordan. Finally, you arrive at Franschhoek, Hermanus and end your journey at Cape Agulhus for a taste at the Hide’s underground cellar. Admission is $30 per person. For reservations, call (828) 295-4300.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine The wines of the Pacific Northwest are familiar to aficionados of California wine but the scale, focus and viticulture of Oregon and Washington are unique and distinct from California. Oregon focuses its attention on the traditional Burgundian varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as Pinot Gris. Washington focuses more on premium table wine as opposed to bulk wine production. Tom Champine from Montinore Estates and Revelry Vintners will lead this tasting and seminar.

Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

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Behind the store, Call operated a whiskey still. During the 1860s, as the Civil War swept through America, Rev. Call taught Jack Daniels the art of distilling whiskey.

Today, Brad Call carries on the family legacy with the now legal Call Family Distillers and Uncatchable brand of moonshine.

Experience the history and future of moonshine at this unique tasting and seminar.

Admission is $25 per person. For reservations, call (828) 295-4300.

TOUR POR ESPANA (TOUR OF SPAIN) 4 to 5 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Inn Come tour the amazing wines of Spain.

We will taste and discuss six major wine regions. Discussions topics will include climate, soil, history and food pairings.

Danny Sanford, owner of the Fine Wine Trading Company, will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 295-4300.

JOURNEY THROUGH SPAIN 5 to 6 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Discover the exciting world of Spanish wines.

In this seminar, you will learn about some of Spain’s key wine-producing regions, as each region offers a different delight to discover. Discover the styles of wine made in each region, the key grape varieties used for wine production and the meaning of common regional labeling terms. Cody Stokes of Victus Imports will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

JOURNEY THROUGH FRANCE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine France is blessed with numerous wine-producing regions from which some of the finest wines in the world are bottled.

These regions can be separated based upon climate and location. We will touch on several of those regions in this seminar and how their different climates affect the grapes and contribute to the unique flavors of the wines. Cody Stokes of Victus Imports will lead this tasting and seminar.

Admission is $35 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIAN WINES 6:30 to 7:30 at Sunset and Vine Known primarily as a “New World” wine region, Australia is the fourth largest exporter of win in the world—and it ranks

sixth in the world in terms of wine production. Australia is divided into eight wine regions. This seminar focuses primarily on Western Australia, which is the largest of the wine territories. Sue Henderson, Global Director for Burch Family Winery, will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $30 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

Saturday, April 22 THE TUSCAN WINE REGION 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Tuscany is the most famous of all Italian wine regions, thanks in part to the romance of its landscape. Tuscany is home to some of the world’s most notable wine regions: Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Quality wine from these areas has increased for decades, with winemakers producing consistently outstanding wines year after year. In this seminar we will focus on the regions of Tuscany and what makes the wine in this area so remarkable. Phillip Bruch of Mutual Distributing will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

90+ POINT WINES OR OVER! 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine One of the greatest things about wine is that there’s always something new to discover: grapes you’ve never heard of, new techniques, or even lesser known wine regions. This seminar will explore some of these wine regions that are relatively new to the global wine market, and also explore some lesser-known grapes. All of the wines we will taste will have scored 90 points or more.

Joy Dixon of Empire Distributing will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $28 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

EXPLORING BORDEAUX 5 to 6n p.m. at Sunset and Vine Bordeaux is the most famous wine blend in the world. And with such a long and storied history, there’s a lot to learn. In this seminar, we will cover the different regions of Bordeaux and compare wines from these regions. David Faulkner, of Craft+Estate, will lead this tasting and seminar. Admission is $32 per person. For reservations, call (828) 414-9111.

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number of Blowing Rock restaurants will be holding special events during the weekend of SAVOR Blowing Rock. Some are in the form of fancy wine pairings, while others sport a more casual feel.

Here’s a look of the restaurant events being held this weekend:

SPECIAL PAIRING DINNER AT NEW PUBLIC HOUSE 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 New Public House is known for its Thursday night, “Locals Menu.” During SAVOR, the staff goes one step further by offering special wine pairings with the menu.

Specials are chosen from some of the favorites of previous locals menus. Prices range from $10 to $18 and include the wine pairings. For more information, call (828) 295-3487.

WESTGLOW PAIRING DINNER: AN EVENING WITH TUCK BECKSTOCKER WINES 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 21 This event at Roland’s Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa is currently sold out. If you would like to call to see if there are any cancellations, or to make a reservation for another time, call (828) 295-4463.

GAMEKEEPER WINE DINNER WITH HONIG WINERY 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 21 Oysters and lobsters and duck, oh my! The Gamekeeper never fails to please and when they take out all the stops, it is incredible. This dinner features five courses

paired with Honig Winery’s finest selections. The price is $110 per person plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call the Gamekeeper at (828) 963-7400.

VIDALIA RESTAURANT WITH REVELRY AND MONTINORE VINEYARDS 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 21 Vidalia Restaurant in Boone is hosting Revelry and Montinore Vineyards for a wine dinner as part of SAVOR Blowing Rock. Representatives from both wineries will be present for an evening of exquisite food and drink. For more information, or to make reservations, call Vidalia at (828) 263-9176.

NEW PUBLIC HOUSE “OLE” LUNCH Noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 The New Public House will host a “taqueria” inspired lunch menu with specialty house margaritas and other south of the border fare. Prices vary on the menu items.

For more information, or to make reservations, call (828) 295-3487.

NEW PUBLIC HOUSE SUNDAY BRUNCH Noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 Sunday brunch takes on a much deeper meaning at The New Public House. Already known for beignets, French toast with fresh berries and crème anglaise, and the eggs and in house made “Spam,” New Public House is adding the best bloody Marys in town and a build-your-own sangria offering at this special SAVOR brunch event. For more information, call (828) 295-3487.

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Sip and Shop in Blowing Rock If you like a little liquid refreshment with your shopping, SAVOR Blowing Rock has just the event for you.

The Sip and Shop event will enable you to ship and shop your way through downtown Blowing Rock. The event takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 21.

More than 20 downtown merchants are inviting guests to stop by their store, look around, and enjoy free beverages and appetizers.

The roster of participating merchants includes Doncaster Outlet, Cabin Fever, The Gilded Lily by Patra, neaco, My Mountain Home, Carriage Trade Antiques, J. McLaughlin, ArtWalk, Cross Trade, The Spice and Tea Exchange, The Mountain Thread Co., Tazmaraz, Sister Act Boutique, Christmas in Blowing Rock, J.W. Tweeds, Almost Rodeo Drive, B.R. Bites and Brews, Gregory Alan’s, Reinert Fine Art, Bolick & Traditions Pottery, Monkee’s Blowing Rock Cigar Company, Serves You Right and 100 W. Union.

Please note: drinking alcoholic beverages outside of the shops on the streets and sidewalks is strictly prohibited.

For more information, call the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at (828) 295-7851.

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Chetola Resort’s Corkscrew & Brew 5K

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ombine your love of wine, craft brews and running in the name of a great charity. To date, more than 140 participants have already signed up for Chetola Resort’s Corkscrew & Brew 5K (formerly known as the Corkscrew 5K), which returns for its 5th year beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, bringing craft beer to the race tables courtesy of the award-winning Boone-based Appalachian Mountain Brewery.

Fast becoming one of the signature events of the SAVOR Blowing Rock festival (April 20-23), the race takes a page out of the festival’s mission of celebrating the area’s best food and drink, with a division featuring four “hydrating” stations with the runner’s choice of a shot of Timberlake’s wine or AMB beer (must be 21 or older with ID). Because not everyone likes an early morning booze run, the Corkscrew & Brew also serves up a Wine & Beer Free division for those folks who don’t have the “it’s 5-o’clock somewhere” mentality, but relish the spirited atmosphere and the scenic course.

The race once again welcomes the return of veteran race emcee Gary Butts and professional timing by Andrew Marsh’s Event Mercenaries, Inc. Butts has been

with the race since its inaugural debut in 2013, when 97 people tackled the course for the first time. Over the years the race has grown to include more than 200 people and has raised $7,000 that has been distributed to local organizations include the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and the Blowing Rock Chapter of Girls on the Run. Proceeds from this year’s event will go towards helping the family of Luke Sponds, a 3-year-old from Valle Crucis with spastic, quadriplegia cerebral palsy, purchase a service dog to aid in Luke’s socialization and interaction at home and school.

Luke’s mother, Saskia van de Gevel-Spond, says her son “loves reading board books, hiking in a stroller, and swinging at Valle Crucis Community Park,” but that Luke “has difficulty with motor skills and oral communication, needing assistance to sit, stand or walk.” With Luke craving independence but struggling with mobility, “Our hope,” said van de Gevel-Spond, “is a highly, specially trained dog could assist Luke with mobility in a wheelchair or in a walker. The mobility assistance dog could help Luke open doors, pick up objects and carry his school backpack. It would help our family feel secure that Luke will be able to be with the caring, service dog at school

PHOTO SUBMITTED The Corkscrew and Brew 5K is a brisk race through Chetola Resort and the hills of Blowing Rock.

and help him through the challenging times An outdoor Mimosa/Bloody Mary bar when we can’t be at school.” will be open from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Chetola’s Wellness Director, Gary spectators and post-race libations. Music is Woolard, is in his fifth year as the Corkalso provided by Butts. screw’s race director and says this year’s The Corkscrew & Brew thanks all of its race feels especially exciting. sponsors and partners who are donating “With the addition of AMB, the support time, marketing efforts, food, drinks and of our sponsors and the community coming prizes, including SAVOR Blowing Rock, together to contribute AMB, Be Natural Marto an exceptional cause ket, Grandfather Vinefor a local family, we yard & Winery, High look forward to this Gravity Adventures, being our best 5K yet,” Kilwins, Mellow MushWoolard said. room, Stick Boy Kitchen Early packet pick-up and Zap Fitness. will be available Friday, Interested particApril 21, from 4-7pm in ipants can register the Recreation Cenonline at runsignup. ter. Saturday morning com/corkscrew5k. check-in and packet Registration forms can pick-up will be held be downloaded from from 8 to 8:50 a.m. in chetola.com/corkthe Timberlake’s upper screw-5k or picked up parking lot. in the Chetola Resort The 5K run begins Recreation Center. promptly at 9 a.m.

The registration fee is in the lower lot. The $25 ($35 on race day) challenging, undulating for Wine & Beer Free; 3.1-mile course takes and $30 ($40 on race runners throughout the day) for Wine & Beer picturesque Chetola PHOTO SUBMITTED Lovers. The fee includes The annual race attracts some of grounds, circles the a collectible long-sleeve the best runners in the Southeast condominiums and race shirt for anyone for competition, prizes and spirits. who registers by Tueswinds around Chetola Lake. The race ends on day, April 3, finisher a downhill and funnels back into the upper medals, food, water, and prizes from local Timberlake’s lot. retailers and adventure outlets.

Medals will be presented to the overall To register for event or for more informamale and female finishers, the overall tion: chetola.com, gwoolard@chetola.com male and female masters finishers, and in or (828) 295.5533. the Wine/Beer-Free division the top two Because this event serves alcohol, local male and female finishers in age categories laws and ordinances apply. Participation in ranging from under 14 to 70 and over. In the Wine & Beer Lovers division is limited the Wine/Beer-Lovers division, medals to those who are 21 years of age or older. will also be given to the top two male and A valid proof of age ID will be required female finishers in age categories from age to receive a wrist band that signifies an 21 to 70. approved participant.

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TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase kicks off SAVOR in style

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ne of the biggest dilemmas for foodies visiting Blowing Rock is how to try all of our fine restaurants in just one visit. SAVOR Blowing Rock has the solution to that dilemma by offering nearly all of them under one giant tent.

SAVOR’s TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase takes place at the big tent on Maple Street from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. With the price of admission you’ll be able to sample the best wares of more than 20 of our area’s finest restaurants and specialty caterers.

The roster of area restaurants participating in TASTE! this year includes The Best Cellar, Roots Restaurant, Canyons Historic Restaurant and Bar, Makoto’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, CR Catering/Casa Rustica, Twig’s, Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort, The Blowing Rock Ale

House, the Table at Crestwood, Bistro Roca, Restaurant G at Gideon Ridge Inn, Six Pence Pub, the Town Tavern, Peppers Restaurant, Woodlands Barbecue and Pickin’ Parlor, Linville Falls Winery, Rowland’s at Westglow Spa and Resort, Chestnut Grille at Green Park Inn, Ugga Mugga Bakery, Grandfather Vineyards and Lost Province Brewing.

This year’s event will feature a special performance by the Carolina Soul Band from High Point. The band specializes in beach, Motown and rhythm and blues favorites from the classic soul era.

Tickets for TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase are $35 in advance and $45 at the door.

Tickets are available online at savorblowingrock.com or by calling the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at (828) 295-7851.

PHOTO BY JEFF EASON Blowing Rock’s finest restaurants will be serving up their signature dishes at TASTE!

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Award Winning Wines, stay for an afternoon or a few days in our

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PHOTO BY JEFF EASON Ugga Mugga Bakery in Blowing Rock will return to TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase with lots of incredible edibles.

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here was a time in America when the smell of a quality cigar put its stamp on the end of a good meal, the conclusion of a business meeting or a front porch meeting of minds.

The Blowing Rock Cigar Club cordially invites cigar aficionados to experience its private membership club for a day where it will be offering whiskey flights paired with a Padron Anniversary 1964 cigar.

The event, aptly titled “Whiskey and Cigars!,” will take place on the hour from noon to 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, April 20-22.

The location is at the Blowing Rock Cigar Company at 1179 Main Street in SouthMarke Tickets are $75 and are available to purchase in advance at by calling (828)

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Tickets are available to purchase on the day of the event, but seating may become limited.

ome and visit the palachian Food with Fred Blowing Rock Sauceman.” Admission is Art and History $5 per person.

Museum as part of In the presentation, the SAVOR Blowing Rock Sauceman will talk about festival to hear author and pepperoni rolls from West journalist Fred Sauceman Virginia, the dip dogs of discuss Appalachian FoodVirginia, the glory of beans ways. all the way and the proRoving journalist, aufound simplicity of redeye thor and filmmaker Fred gravy.

Sauceman will explore At the end of the presensome of the iconic products PHOTO SUBMITTED tation, Sauceman will meet and dishes of the region as with the public and have a Fred Sauceman he tells the stories of the book signing. people behind the food. The For more information, talk is titled “Country Ham, Cushaws call the Blowing Rock Art and History and Stack Cakes: A Celebration of ApMuseum at (828) 295-9099.

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PHOTO SUBMITTED Carolina Soul Band takes the stage from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.

TASTE! to feature the Carolina Soul Band

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ou better put on your dancing shoes if you are attending SAVOR’s TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase. That’s because this year’s event features one of the most amazing rhythm and blues bands found anywhere: The Carolina Soul Band.

Based out of High Point, the Carolina Soul Band performs the sweet soul sounds of such legendary groups as The Drifters, The Coasters, The Four Tops, The O’Jays, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and others. Listening to the band play is like taking a musical journey through the history Motown, beach and soul music.

Over the years, the Carolina Soul Band has shared the stage with such notable acts as Bill Pinkney, The Drifters, Little Richard, Percy Sledge, The O’Jays, The Flamingos, The Tams and The Manhattans, among many others.

Popular on the festival circuit, the band has performed at the World’s Famous Blue Crab Festival, Daytona 500 events, the Lexington Barbecue Festival, A Taste of Beaufort, the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, the U.S. Open in NC and Mayfest on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach, among others.

The Carolina Soul Band will perform at SAVOR’s big tent on Maple Street for TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase, which takes place from to 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 20.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at (828) 295-7851, or visit www.savorblowingrock.com.

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hen you hear Shelby Rae Moore belt out a tune, you get that giddy feeling like you are witnessing the early stages of superstar career.

The Shelby Rae Moore Band will perform as part of SAVOR Blowing Rock at the Town Tavern beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21. The show is free.

Still in her early twenties, Shelby Rae Moore has been wowing audiences for years with her voice, style, stage presence and repertoire.

Having grown up in a musical family, Moore began singing at an early age and has evolved into a seasoned professional. She has the uncommon ability to move eortlessly between genres including blues, rock, country, bluegrass and pop. Her influences range from Jerry Reed to Bonnie Raitt to Etta James to Adele.

Moore will perform with her two uncles, Chet and Brent Palmer and Kurt Stracener.

On Saturday, April 22, the Town Tavern will feature a special night of karaoke music beginning at 9:30 p.m.

For more information, call the Town Tavern at (828) 295-7500.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Visit the BRMC Courtyard for live music.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Shelby Rae Moore Band performs at Town Tavern beginning at 9:30 p.m. The show is free.

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he High Country is known far and wide for its wide variety of excellent musical talent.

With that in mind, be sure to visit the Blue Ridge Mountain Club on Main Street and take in some tunes during the BRMC 3rd Annual Songwriter Showcase. The event is free and there are plenty of place to sit in the BRMC Courtyard to enjoy some great live music.

Performers schedule to play and sing are Meris Gantt (1 p.m.), Michael Knowles (1:30 p.m.), The Butterbeans with David Williams and Mary Temple Ervin (2 p.m.), Love Like This with Kevin and Sharon Leftwich (2:30 p.m.), Andrew Massey (3 p.m.), Tom Garlow (3:30 p.m.), Karen Leigh (4 p.m.) and J. Patrick (4:15 p.m.).

For more information, call (828) 295-8667.

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eid’s Café is joining Country Vintner at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 for a special event called Bubbles and Bidding.

The event will showcase hand-selected champagnes both rare and affordable, beautifully paired with hors d’oeurves from Reid’s Café.

Best of all, the event benefits Mountain Alliance, an outdoor adventure organization that works closely with Watauga High School to connect students with a support structure and caring community during their most formative years and to provide positive opportunities outside of school.

Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call BRAHM at (828) 295-9099.

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‘From Fresh Chevre to Bloomy Rinds: Cheesemakers of WNC’

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he state of Wisconsin used to have a headlock on our nation’s breweries and cheese production. Not anymore. Just as small and large craft beer makers have popped all over the country, dairies creating unique styles of cheese are now going nationwide, including here in Western North Carolina.

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum will host a special presentation titled “From Fresh Chevre to Bloomy Rinds: Cheesemakers of WNC” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 in conjunction with SAVOR Blowing Rock.

The event is your chance to learn all about the different cheeses that are made in our end of the state with representatives of Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery, Heritage Homestead, Spinning Spider Creamery and Yellow Branch Cheese.

Afterward there will be an opportunity to sample and purchase a wide variety of cheeses.

The event is free for BRAHM members and $5 for the general public.

For more information, call BRAHM at (828) 2959099.

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n partnership with SAVOR Blowing Rock, the 2017 High South Wedding Expo will be held at the big tent at 140 Maple Street in Blowing Rock from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 23. The cost is $10 at the door and includes mimosas; $5 for designated drivers.

Are you getting married in the near future? Come to

the tent on Sunday to see the area’s largest selection of event professionals including wedding planners, photographers, caterers, event stylists—everyone you need to consult while planning your big day.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Watauga County’s annual Back to School Festival at Watauga High.

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Let BRAHM’s Cork and Canvas bring out the artist in you

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ne of the most popular aspects of both SAVOR Blowing Rock and WinterFest is the Cork and Canvas painting events at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM). They are so popular in fact that BRAHM has added a few more sessions this year.

Join art instructor Lindsay Barrick at BRAHM for an evening of wine and painting in a relaxed atmosphere in the downstairs painting studio and learning center.

For the SAVOR Cork and Canvas sessions, BRAHM has chosen Paul Cezanne’s 1906 painting “Mont Sainte-Victoire.”

Cork and Canvas sessions are $40 for museum members and $45 for non-members and include wine and beer, canvasses, paint, brushes and instruction. Pre-registration is required and all participants must be 21 years of age or older, with valid ID. Cork and Canvas sessions will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and from

4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22.

A full refund will be issued if a participant cancels 72 hours prior to the event.

For cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the event, BRAHM will issue a full refund if the museum is able to fill the vacated spot.

To make your reservation, call BRAHM at (828) 295-9099, or visit www.blowingrockmuseum.org.

LINDSAY BARRICK Lindsay Barrick is a Lenoir-based artist specializing in encaustic painting and printmaking. She teaches printmaking and facilitates figure painting at the Hickory Museum of Art and serves as Social Media Manager for the Caldwell Arts Council.

PHOTO BY JEFF EASON Attendees at BRAHM’s Cork and Canvas events will try their hand at recreating Paul Cezanne’s 1906 Impressionist painting ‘Mont Sainte-Victoire.”

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

The 2017 SAVOR Blowing Rock event is presented by the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce with support from the following sponsors: U.S. Foods, Hendrick Northlake Luxury Auto Mall, Blue Ridge Mountain Club, The Blowing Rock, VPC Builders and the Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority.

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The Village Inns of Blowing Rock are Hillwinds Inn, Ridgeway Inn and The Village Inn, three stylish accommodations conveniently located just steps from the shops and restaurants of Blowing Rock.

Each of the three inns offers a complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon reception. Accommodations include deluxe rooms, suites and cottages.

Pet friendly rooms available.

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Find Your New Favorite Wine at the Reserve Tasting

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ne of the most popular events at SAVOR Blowing Rock is the Reserve Wine Tasting on Saturday. In fact, it regularly sells out.

This year, the two Reserve Wine Tasting events will be held at the Inn at Ragged Gardens on Sunset Drive from noon to 2 p.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is $125 in advance and $150 at the door.

Hosted by Blue Ridge Mountain Club, each Reserve Tasting will feature 12 to 15 wines from international, national and local wineries.

This year’s featured wine providers are Witchery Wines, Burch Family Wines and a selection of French-themed wines.

Witchery Wines said of their selection, “You’re probably thinking, magic, mystery and/or broomsticks right now.

Understandable. But that’s not our Witchery. Ours traces its roots to the word’s first use in 1546, back when it mean simply ‘an irresistible fascination.’”

Burch Family Wines stated, “We invite you to enjoy the pursuit of these two friends: Frenchman and Burgundian winemaker and biodynamic ambassador Pascal Marchand ex-regisdseur from Domaine Park and MadFish Wines with small parcels of hand-crafted Australian wines from carefully selected fruit parcels from vineyards in both Margaret River and the Great Southern in Western Australia.”

French-themed wines at the Reserve Tasting will include NV Reserve Charles Gilbert Brut Champagne, 2014 Bichot Montagny Cru Blanch Burgundy, 2010 Tantara Old Vine Pinot Noir and the 2012 Calluna Estate Red, Chalk Hill.

To reserve tickets for the Reserve Wine Tasting, call the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at (828) 295-7851.

PHOTO BY JEFF EASON Some of the finest wines in the world will be featured under the big tent at the Inn at the Ragged Gardens during the Reserve Wine Tasting.

PHOTO BY JEFF EASON Wine expert Natalie Nicastro pours a glass of rose wine during a seminar at last year’s SAVOR event.

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