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Schedule of events Thursday, May 3 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Morning Tea and Treats 12 to 1 p.m. — Seminar – Lodi: Wine Region of the Year 3 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Seminar – South Africa: Old World or New World? 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Wine and Chocolate Seminar 3 to 4 p.m. — Seminar – Wine and Cupcake Pairing 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Seminar – Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge 6 to 8 p.m. — TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase

Friday, May 4 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Cork and Canvas 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Morning Tea and Treats 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — SAVOR Fashion Show and Brunch 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Seminar – Columbia Valley – The Heart of Washington St. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Wine and Spice Seminar 12 to 1:30 p.m. — Seminar – Riedel Challenge 12 to 6 p.m. — Wine Tastings at Sunset and Vine 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Seminar – The South of France… for Under $20 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Beer and Spice Seminar 2 to 3 p.m. — Tea is Wellness 2 to 3 p.m. — Seminar – Sub-Appellation Showdown in Willamette Valley 2 to 3 p.m. — Cooking Kindly with Caleb — First Session 2 to 3 p.m. — Creative Mix-Tea-Ology — First Session 3 to 7 p.m. — Sip and Shop Downtown Event 3 to 7 p.m. — Grilling Class 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Seminar – Best New Wines Under $20 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Cooking Kindly with Caleb — Second Session 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Creative Mix-Tea-Ology — Second Session 5 to 7 p.m. — Class: Sip and Sew 5 to 6 p.m. — Seminar – Campania: Italy’s Best Kept Secret 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Cork and Canvas 5:30 to 8 p.m. — Music on the Lawn 6 to 9 p.m. — Pairing Dinner at Gideon Ridge Restaurant 6 to 8 p.m. — Black and Gold Night! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Seminar – 90 Point Wines 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Winemaker’s Dinner at Crestwood 6:30 to 9 p.m. — an evening with Trent Moffett of Moffett Vineyards

Saturday, May 5 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Globe Gravel Challenge 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Chetola Resort’s Corkscrew and Brew 5K 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Morning Tea and Treats 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Grilling Class 12 to 1 p.m. — Seminar – Wine in the Andes 12 to 2 p.m. — Reserve Wine Tasting – 1st Seating 12 to 4 p.m. — Culinary Village, A Centerpiece Event 12 to 4 p.m. — Food Trucks at Tanger Outlets 12 to 6 p.m. — Wine Tastings at Sunset and Vine 1 to 7 p.m. — Music and Makers at SAVOR 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Seminar – ZIN-posium 3 to 5 p.m. — Reserve Wine Tasting – 2nd Seating 3 to 4 p.m. — Seminar – French Winemakers of California 3 to 5 p.m. — Cocktail Seminar at The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop 4 to 6 p.m. — Cork and Canvas 4 to 7 p.m. — Horses, Hats and Hooch 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Seminar – Italy: North vs. South 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Hill Family Estate Wine Dinner

Sunday, May 6 9 to 11 a.m. — Gospel, Grits and Gravy 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Morning Tea and Treats 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Jazz and Bubbles at Crestwood 2 to 5:30 p.m. — Wildﬂower Walks

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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 oﬀers a number of diﬀerent seminars and tastings. Although wine is the primary focus, others cover moonshine and other spirits. Seminars have a tendency to fill up quickly, so signing up for one that interests you is imperative. Here’s a look at some of the interesting seminars, tastings and workshops on tap at SAVOR 2018:

Thursday, May 3 Lodi: Wine Region of the Year 12 to 1 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Lodi’s growing reputation for the wines it produces has captured the attention of Wine Enthusiast magazine. The magazines’ editors named Lodi “Wine Region of the Year” in 2015, and in this seminar you will find out why. With more than 100 varieties currently being cultivated, Lodi oﬀers a diverse portfolio of wines. While long renowned for its high-quality Zinfandel production, the area also produces award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Chardonnay, among many other new varietals. Joy Dixon of Empire Distributing will lead us through tasting and learning more about this highly rated region. The cost is $26 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Wine and Chocolate Seminar 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Meadowbrook Inn’s Summit Room Not only are wine and chocolate delicious, but as excellent sources of antioxidants, they are really good for you. In this seminar you will learn which chocolates best accompany a specific type of wine and vice versa. Get ready to indulge in some incredible pairings of two of the world’s favorite guilty (or maybe not so guilty) pleasures. Taught by Catherine Rabb, associate instructor in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University. Cost is $25 a person. Tickets available at ticketweb.com, keyword “chocolate and wine” or in person at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 132 Park Ave., Blowing Rock. For more information, call (828) 295-4300.

South Africa: Old World or New World? 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine South Africa is conventionally thought of as part of the New World based mainly

PHOTO BY AMANDA LUGENBALL Wine tasting seminars at SAVOR allow wine lovers to develop their palates learn about unique food pairings.

on geography. But wine has been made in South Africa for more than 350 years and some of the vineyards have been farmed for six or seven generations — longer than a lot of Old World vineyards. And South African wines are often quite a tantalizing mix between the New World and Old World styles. In this seminar we will taste and discuss South African wine as Doug May leads us through discussing this question. Cost is $26 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Wine and Cupcake Pairing 3 to 4 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Everyone loves a cupcake, and everyone loves a good glass of wine. However, many of us have not experienced the joy of pairing the two together. Did you know that there are actual wine pairings specifically suited for diﬀerent flavors of cupcakes? So how can you figure out what wine to drink with what cupcake? Natalie Nicastro will lead us through this fun and tasty seminar. Cost is $28 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine

Have you ever been amazed by a Sommelier’s ability to tell where, when, and how a wine was made by just a sip? In this seminar you will learn how to use key components of the wine such as the nose, legs and body to help determine the wines’ origin. Phillip Bruch of Mutual Distributing will discuss the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. We will taste Cabernet from diﬀerent growing regions, and you will determine where each wine is from. Cost is $28 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Friday, May 4 Columbia Valley –The Heart of Washington State 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Columbia Valley is responsible for nearly all the wine from Washington State. It is Washington’s largest AVA (American Viticultural Area), covering nearly 11 million acres and representing a full third of the size of Washington State. Because it is such a large AVA, referring to Columbia Valley in general doesn’t adequately describe the diversity of soils and microclimates that exist within it. In this seminar we will

discuss the diversity that exists within this AVA as we taste through some of their outstanding wines. Josh Bohlen of Grapevine Distributing will lead us through this discussion and wine tasting. Cost is $28 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Wine and Spice Seminar 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Medowbrook Inn The spice is right! With so many spices, foods, and wines available from all over the world on today’s market, the old adage of red wine with red meat and white wine with white meat just doesn’t always hold true. I this seminar learn about how to pair wine with the diﬀerent spices found in food. Use this modern pairing method at your next dinner party, and your guests will be asking how you came up with such an excellent pairing. Taught by Catherine Rabb, associate instructor in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University. Cost is $30 a person. Tickets available at ticketweb.com, keyword “wine and spice” or in person at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 132 Park SEE SEMINARS ON PAGE 4

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Ave., Blowing Rock. For more information, call (828) 295-4300.

Riedel Challenge 12 to 1:30 p.m. at The Inn at Ragged Gardens Does the right glass make a diﬀerence in how the wine tastes? The answer is YES! Discover the true deliciousness of wines by tasting them in a glass made exclusively for that variety. Danny Sanford, Owner of Fine Wine Trading Company, will demonstrate the luxury of Riedel glasses while tasting a variety of wines. And you get to keep the glassware at the end of the seminar for future “research.” Presented by Fine Wines Trading Company and hosted by The Inn at Ragged Gardens. Cost is $55 per person. To reserve tickets, visit ticketweb.com and search “Riedel Challenge.” For questions, call (828) 295-9703.

The South of France… for Under $20 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Wine has been part of daily life in the south of France for over 2000 years. This vast region produces nearly three times that of Bordeaux, and the Languedoc-Roussillon alone accounts for over a third of all French wine made. This South-

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ern France tasting includes gems priced under $20 — from a region that produces exceptional bottles and more character-filled wines from producers pushing the envelope in terms of quality and innovation. Presented by Epiphany Wine’s Brian Mockler, who will guide us through tasting and discussing his top picks. Cost is $26 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Beer and Spice Seminar 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Meadowbrook Inn’s Summit Room Learn the art of pairing beers with spices from around the world! Wine isn’t the only pairing beverage with spices. Use these modern pairing methods at your next dinner party, and your guests will be asking how you came up with such an excellent pairing. Taught by Catherine Rabb, associate instructor in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University. Cost is $25 a person. Tickets available at ticketweb. com, keyword “beer and spice” or in person at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 132 Park Ave., Blowing Rock. For more information, call (828) 295-4300.

Sub-Appellation Showdown in Willamette Valley 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunset and Vine The Willamette Valley is the biggest Or-

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PHOTO BY JEFF EASON Craig Rudewicz of Crude Bitters in Raleigh leads a seminar last year on the history, creation and use of aromatic bitters, used in drinks such as an old fashioned.

egon AVA (American Viticultural Area) at 5,200 square miles. The Willamette Valley contains six sub-appellations located in the northern part of the wine region. In this seminar, we will discuss the diﬀerences between three of these six, discussing location, climate, soil and topography, while respectively tasting the diﬀerences in the wines. You will learn what makes these sub-appellations distinct from each other. Presented by Grapevine’s Josh Bohlen, who will lead us through this interesting comparison. Cost is $28 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Creative Mix-Tea-Ology 2 to 3 p.m. at The New Public House Join master mixologist Jim Biggs, of New Public House & Hotel, as he creates a variety of cocktail concoctions using teas, spices, sugars and salts from the Spice and Tea Exchange of Blowing Rock. The seminar will not only demonstrate how to make creative crowd pleasing cocktails, but will also include how to set up a basic bar at home, how to pair liquors with ingredients, tools of the trade, terminology and of course, tastings. Come join us for this fun and informative event. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available at ticketweb.com, keyword “creative mix-tea-ology.” For more information, call (828) 295-3487.

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3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Wines under $20 are easy to find, but knowing which are the best, and which are the disappointments can be tricky. There’s always a thrill when you find an ‘Under $20’ bottle that over-delivers in terms of quality. In this tasting, we will showcase some of the newest ‘Under $20’ wines we have found – all exceptional value wines from around the world. You will find that great wines and aﬀordable prices don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Presented by Epiphany Wine’s Brian Mockler, who will guide us through tasting and discuss-

ing his top picks. Cost is $26 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Creative Mix-Tea-Ology 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at The New Public House Join master mixologist Jim Biggs, of New Public House & Hotel, as he creates a variety of cocktail concoctions using teas, spices, sugars and salts from the Spice and Tea Exchange of Blowing Rock. The seminar will not only demonstrate how to make creative crowd pleasing cocktails, but will also include how to set up a basic bar at home, how to pair liquors with ingredients, tools of the trade, terminology and of course, tastings. Come join us for this fun and informative event. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available at ticketweb.com, keyword “creative mix-tea-ology.” For more information, call (828) 295-3487.

Campania: Italy’s Best Kept Secret 5 to 6 p.m. at Sunset and Vine While Piedmont and Tuscany may be the most famous wine regions in Italy, Campania is only now gaining recognition outside of the region and beyond Italy. The ancient heritage of its vineyards and their respect for tradition are reasons for Campania’s success in the world of wine. Campania’s winemakers have stayed true to their proud heritage of indigenous grapes, which created a wonderful niche for them. Learn more about this region and taste some of their unique wine in this seminar. Anne Prevatte of Orsini Wines will be our guide during this seminar. Cost is $28 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

90 Point Wines 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine The 100-point wine rating system has become the benchmark of quality in the wine industry. Popular wine critics like Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and SEE SEMINARS ON PAGE 7

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Robert Parker have reviewed thousands of wines and are looked to by many as a guide when they purchase wine. If you are looking for one the best wines, or perhaps a little known highly rated gem, you may find what you are looking for at this seminar. All of the wines we will taste in this seminar have scored 90 points or more. Kevin Hicks, District Manager for Trinchero Family Estates will lead us through this tasting. Cost is $26 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

Saturday, May 5 Wine in the Andes 12 to 1 p.m. at Sunset and Vine With a rich tradition in the grape-growing and wine-making culture, Argentina has always been known for its everyday value wines. In the past 20 years, it has developed a reputation for producing quality, fine wines as well. In comparison, over the past few decades, it would be hard to find a wine region that has expanded as quickly as Chile. Historically known as makers of cheap, aﬀordable and very reliable wines, Chile is starting to expand its styles, regions and varieties. In this seminar, we will taste and discuss wines from Estate Vineyards in both countries, and talk about the diﬀerences between them. Woody French of 3 Keys Distributing will lead us through this tasting. Cost is $26 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

French Winemakers of California 3 to 4 p.m. at Sunset and Vine French winemakers are moving to North America and investing in vineyards located in Napa Valley. A perfect example is Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who partnered with Robert Mondavi to create the acclaimed Opus One. This move has picked up pace in recent years, fortifying Napa’s reputation as a global brand that produces fine wine. In this seminar, we will discuss what this French migration mean for the wines that will be coming out of Napa in the coming years as we taste through a selection of these wines. Woody French of 3 Keys Distributing will lead us through this tasting. Cost is $28 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

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Cocktail Seminar at The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop 3 to 5 p.m. at The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop Small batch; craft; local; homegrown. These are all key factors found in the resurgence of North Carolina distilleries. Join us and meet the creators of Sutler’s Spirit Company and Outer Banks Distilling as we drink and learn what makes NC just right for craft spirits. Sample cocktails created by guest bartenders featuring our local spirits and enjoy The Speckled Trout’s signature high country fare, like Smoked Trout Toast and our Hiker’s Platter featuring local cheese and meats from around our region. Cost is $40 a person. Tickets available at ticketweb.com, keyword “cocktail seminar.” For more information, call (828) 295-7851.

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1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Explore the flavor profiles and terroir of the Amador County Zinfandels at this unique wine tasting experience. Experience both Terra D’ Oro Single Vineyard Zinfandels and Estate Vineyard Amador County Zinfandels and learn more about the history of Zinfandel, Amador County and the unique terroir of the Sierra Foothills. Kevin Hicks District Manager for Trinchero Family Estates will lead us through this tasting. Cost is $28 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Sunset and Vine Italy is a country so diverse, the wines found in Northern Italy have a completely different profile than the wines from Southern Italy. Each area in Italy boasts its own identity, whether in food, wine, tradition or landscape. In this seminar we will hear and taste the differences in the wines made between the regions, and why the wines are so different. Phil Doster of Associated Brands, will lead us through this comparison tasting. Cost is $28 per person. Call for reservations at (828) 414-9111.

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Area restaurants host special events for SAVOR

estaurants all over Blowing Rock will be hosting special events during the weekend of SAVOR Blowing Rock.

Cooking Kindly with Caleb at Chetola Resort

2 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4 Come observe Chef Caleb Crowell of Kindly Kitchen demonstrate how eating healthy doesn’t mean eating boring. Chef Caleb will be using fresh local vegetables and fruits and spices from The Spice and Tea Exchange to whip up some exciting and delicious dishes. All food is prepared free of gluten, dairy and sugar. Learn how to easily prepare and enjoy a wholesome plant based and animal free diet without sacrificing flavor. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at ticketweb.com, keyword “cooking kindly.” For more information, call (828) 2955500.

Grilling Class at the Historic Moody Furniture Building 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 4 and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 Join us for grilling classes led by Chef Alex East in the Primo Grilling Garden. $50 ticket price includes: grilling lessons from Chef Alex East, the food prepared, and two drink tickets. Tickets available online at ticketweb.com, keyword “grilling class” or in person at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 132 Park Ave., Blowing Rock.

Pairing Dinner at Gideon Ridge Restaurant 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4 This dinner includes five wines served over five courses with Mac McDonald from Vision Cellars. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a meet and greet with the winemaker. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Very limited seating is available. Tickets are $95 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Call (828) 295-3644 for seating.

PHOTO BY JEFF EASON Catherine Rabb leads a SAVOR seminar titled ‘Beer and Food Pairing 101’ at Meadowbrook Inn in 2016.

Winemaker’s Dinner at the Inn at Crestwood 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4 This dinner consists of a four-course meal paired with Seeker Wines by Associated Brands. The meet and greet starts at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person. For more information and to make reservations call (828) 963-6646.

An evening with Trent Moffett of Moffett Vineyards at Rowlands at Westglow 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4 Join Trent Moﬀfet of Moﬀett Vineyards for six courses

of wine and food. Tickets at $100 per person. Meet and greet starts at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Please call Rowland’s directly at (828) 295-5141 for reservations and more information.

Hill Family Estate Wine Dinner at Rowlands at Westglow 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 Join Rowlands at Westglow for a six-course wine dinner featuring wines from Hill Family Estate. Tickets at $100 per person. Meet and greet starts at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Please call Rowland’s directly at (828) 295-5141 for reservations and more information.

Chetola Resort’s Corkscrew and Brew 5K

t 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, wine and beer lovers who enjoy running or walking can partake in the best of both worlds as the annual Corkscrew and Brew 5K at Chetola Resort will see serious runners mixed with recreational walkers and everything in between. The event will see wine and beer stations along the course. Runners who signed up for wine or beer can opt for one or the other, not both, as a mid-race refreshment, as they wind through Chetola Resort’s 83 acres, starting and ending in front of the main lodge. “We have partnered with local brewery Appalachian Mountain Brewery to include their popular brews in the festivities and make our race better than ever,” Chetola’s website says of the race. West said the inclusion of AMB

PHOTO SUBMITTED Runners prepare to start the 2016 Corkscrew and Brew 5K road race at Chetola Resort in 2016.

in 2017 was a “big hit.” Wines will also be provided by Grandfather Vineyard and Winery. The race has become one of the highlights of SAVOR Blowing

Rock, growing from its inception in 2013. “The first year, it had 97 runners/walkers and every year it has grown,” said Allison West,

marketing director at Chetola. West said that the event typically sees around half of the participants partaking in the beer and wine option of the race.

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Get a TASTE! of Blowing Rock’s finest food and drinks

lowing Rock is home to a plenitude of top-rated restaurants, breweries and wineries, often making dining decisions diﬃcult for visitors. But SAVOR oﬀers a solution to that dilemma, by putting food from nearly every restaurant in the area in one place at one time. SAVOR’s TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase is a culinary compilation held under the Main Tent on the Maple Street parking lot from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3. With a price of admission, guests will be served small plate sized portions of some of the High Country’s finest restaurant’s signature dishes. Craft beers, wines and other beverages will also available for tasting. Restaurants participating in TASTE! this year include: Best Cellar, Casa Rustica, Gideon Ridge/Bistro Roca, Pepper’s Restaurant and Bar, Six Pence Pub, The Table at Crestwood, Timberlake’s at Chetola, Town Tavern, The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop, Ugga Mugga, Vidalia and Rowlands at Westglow. To round out the evening, this year’s event will feature music by local acoustic trio Strictly Clean and Decent. Tickets for TASTE! Are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Tickets are available online at www.savorblowingrock.com or by visiting or calling the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at (828) 295-7851.

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who aren’t,” West exclaimed. Gary Woolard, Chetola’s wellness director, said that with the weekend change, the event could take a hit this year in number of runners due to it being Cinco de Mayo weekend. Last year, the proceeds from Corkscrew and Brew 5K went to Luke Sponds, who suﬀered from spastic quadripledia cerebral paulsey, to help his family purchase a service dog to aid in Luke’s socialization and interaction at home. “They pushed him in a stroller during the race, some of the App State football players were here surrounding him and it was just really cool,” West said. “When you can take a really fun event and turn it into something char-

PHOTO SUBMITTED Strictly Clean and Decent will perform at SAVOR’s TASTE!

Strictly Clean and Decent bring acoustic vibes to TASTE! PHOTOS BY JEFF EASON From left, Benjamin Marcellin and Terry McLaury of the Table at Crestwood serve up delicious Cuban sandwiches during TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase.

itable and positive to help and enhance somebody’s life.” This year, another local cause will benefit as all proceeds will go to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association in honor of two-year-old Levi Boyter. Boyter was born in October 2015 with under-developed kidneys. This past January, Boyter received a new kidney and was able to go home in late February after a stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Woolard said that his sister-inlaw is a pediatric nurse in Boone and through her, is able to find a child and their family in need. “They have a good base of people who are supporting them,” Woolard said of Boyter and his family. “The community has rallied behind them. We just jumped on board with that, try to do our little piece of the pie.” Even for those who don’t par-

Chef Sam Beasley of Roots Restaurant serves up a dish during TASTE! A Restaurant Showcase.

ticipate in the race, spectators are welcome to show their support. Stick Boy Bread Company will be on site. Chetola will be oﬀering an outdoors bloody mary/mimosa bar from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Registration in advance is $25 for wine/beer-free runners and $30 for wine/beer-lovers. Day-of registration is $35 for wine/beerfree runners and $40 for wine/ beer-lovers. Wine/beer-lovers must be 21 with a valid ID. Registration on race day is from 8 to 8:50 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. No roller blades or dogs allowed. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female and the top two in the following age groups: • Wine/Beer Free: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 5059, 60-69, 70+ • Wine/Beer Lovers: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70

Strictly Clean and Decent is an acoustic trio featuring Patrick Crouch, Ron Shufﬂer and Kay Crouch, whose blend of brilliant vocal harmonies tops a solid instrumental foundation. The group’s eclectic repertoire includes modern folk songs by American, Canadian and Irish songwriters, the ﬁery breakdowns and songs of family and home found in both traditional and contemporary bluegrass settings and centuries-old Celtic airs and dance tunes. All of this is peppered with a healthy dose of popular jazz standards, swing and western swing music and a few classic country tunes thrown in to provide a program certain to be enjoyed by all. For more information on the band, visit www.striclycleananddecent.com.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Runners donning tutus during 2016’s Corkscrew 5K event during SAVOR Blowing Rock.

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Sip and Shop in downtown For those who wish to engage in some retail therapy, SAVOR Blowing Rock is offering free drinks and nibbles up and down Main Street from 4 p.m. until ... on FOOD TRUCKS Friday, May 4. AT TANGER Over 15 diﬀerent On Saturday, May 5, from 12 to 4 p.m., downtown mera number of food chants are inviting trucks from all over guests to stop by the High Country will their store, look be at Tanger Outlets, around and enjoy allowing shoppers free beverages and a number of food appetizers. options. The roster of participating merchants includes Take Heart, The Spice and Tea Exchange, Christmas in Blowing Rock, Rustic/Art of Oil, Cabin Fever, neaco, 100 W Union, Sister Act, JW Tweeds, Take Heart, Monkee’s of Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock Market, Tazmaraz, Bolick and Traditions Pottery and Tanger Outlets. As well as Sip and Shop, Christmas in Blowing Rock will be hosting a Ronaldo Designer Jewelry Trunk Show that is free to attend. Please note drinking outside of the shops on the streets and sidewalks is strictly prohibited. All drinking must occur in the stores. For more information, call the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at (828) 2957851.

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SAVOR summer fashions — with brunch! Over a dozen retailers featured at Green Park Inn May 4

runch and a fashion show — sounds like a perfect spring morning at SAVOR Blowing Rock! The SAVOR Fashion Show & Brunch features the newest summer fashions from the area’s top retail stores at the Green Park Inn on Friday, May 4. Doors open at 10 a.m. with a cash bar available. The runway opens at 10:30 a.m. with brunch served during the event. Over a dozen retailers from downtown Blowing Rock and the Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway will be represented, including Almost Rodeo Drive, ArtWalk, Chico’s/White House Black Market, Dressbarn, J. Crew, J. McLaughlin, J.W. Tweeds, Loft, Monkee’s of Blowing Rock, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sister Act, Take Heart and The Gilded Lily. Expect plenty of versatile looks that can transition seamlessly from day to evening. Teresa Godwin, assistant manager at Banana Republic, will be the emcee. Tickets are $35. The event is scheduled to last until 12:30 p.m. The Green Park Inn is located at 9239 Valley Boulevard in Blowing Rock. Tickets are available online at savorblowingrock.com/tickets or by calling the Blowing Rock Chamber at (828) 295-7851.

PHOTOS BY ANNA OAKES Corinna Dietrich models a blouse, ﬂoral pants and jacket from Almost Rodeo Drive at a fashion show in Blowing Rock in 2017.

A dress from Tazmaraz is modeled by Nickie Francz.

Elyn Wright wears a style from JW Tweeds, which includes a cold shoulder top.

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Women socialize before a fashion show in Blowing Rock in 2017.

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Dinner connects town and gown

t comes as no surprise that Appalachian State is one of the foundations that make Watauga County unique from neighboring communities in the High Country, including Blowing Rock. Since its founding in 1899, Appalachian State has seen its share of students, faculty and friends pass through its halls. Founded as a college to train teachers to educate students in the Appalachian Mountains, it has evolved into a university with more than 18,000 students that oﬀers 176 undergraduate and 42 graduate majors. It also oﬀers a doctoral degree in educational leadership. At SAVOR, Blowing Rock on May 4, Appalachian State will have a Black and Gold dinner at the main tent from 6-8 p.m. The president of the

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce and the owner of the Blowing Rock Market David Barker is behind the idea of hosting the event. “Every event at Savor this year is meant to have some kind of tie to what makes Blowing Rock the place that it is,” Barker said. “Thursday night is the taste dinner, which features all of the restaurants in Blowing Rock and celebrating the culinary world we have in town. We added a cycling race, for all of the outdoor recreation we have here. One

of the things that makes ASU pretty cool is we have a university eight miles away. It’s a good thing for us. I’m an ASU alumni, there are quite a few of us here and there’s a lot of financial supporters of ASU here, so the dinners is designed to recognize the ties between the two.” Barker said that some VIPs will make it to the dinner, including head football coach Scott Satterfield and his wife Beth. Barker said retiring track and field coordinator John Weaver will also be in attendance, as well as several department heads of the university. Barker is hopeful that 200 people will attend the event. Students from different departments at App State will also be servers for the event. “We’re getting close to that right now,” he said. ‘We’ve got several people involved in athletics and

academics who will be there.” Barker said putting the dinner together will be a team eﬀort. He said there are 10 interns from the hospitality department at the chamber who will work on the SAVOR project. The fact that there are a number of App State students who work in Blowing Rock was another reason to host the dinner. That gave Barker the idea of the chamber starting a scholarship fund that would go to an employee who works at a Blowing Rock business who is a student at Appalachian State. It would be funded by the process generated from that dinner. Barker said the details have not been finalized yet. He is hopeful that a silent auction can be set up to help raise funding for the scholarship. “We’ll work out the details as to how long they

have to work and all that stuﬀ,” he said. “Probably, business would nominate one of their employees for the award, so they could get some help with tuition.” Barker said the food service at App State would provide the meals. The band that will play at the event is headed by a Morganton dentist who is also

an App State alumni. “Everything from the food and the beer and the wine, the distillery, even the band — everybody involved in this is ASU alumni,” Barker said. “It has a really good ASU tie to it and I think it’s something that moving forward can be something we can run with over the next few years.”

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PHOTO BY JEFF EASON The Cultural Village at SAVOR Blowing Rock attracts food and drink lovers from all over the Southeast.

The culinary village — a centerpiece event BY THOMAS SHERRILL thomas.sherrill@mountaintimes.com

PHOTOS COURTESY OF METROCREATIVECONNECTION.COM Attendees of the “Horses, Hats and Hooch” will be able to watch the Kentucky Derby race as it airs at 6:30 p.m. on May 5.

Horses, hats and hooch

BY KAYLA LASURE kayla.lasure@wataugademocrat.com

o honor the long-standing tradition of horse racing, the Blowing Rock Chamber is offering “Horses, Hats and Hooch” — presented by Take Heart and Chetola — from 4 to 7 p.m. on May 5. The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show dates back to 1923 and is one of the oldest continuously running horse shows in the country. “Any event we have is paying homage to things that make Blowing Rock cool,” said Blowing Rock Chamber Chairman David Barker. “Horses, Hats and Hooch is paying homage to the oldest horse show in eastern north America.” The Horses, Hats and Hooch event will be a Kentucky Derby themed cocktail party, as it falls on the same day as the Derby. The chamber invites everyone to come out and celebrate both the past and present in grand style.

If You Go Horses, Hats and Hooch When: May 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: 132 Park Ave., Blowing Rock Cost: $35 in advance or $40 at the door The event will feature a Blowing Rock version of a Kentucky hot brown dish, Mint Julep drinks, deviled eggs, pimento cheese and other heavy hors d’oeuvres, Barker said. Attendees will be able to watch the Kentucky Derby race as it airs at 6:30 p.m.,

Barker said. He said people have been calling in hoping attendees will dress up for the occasion and wear their best Derby hat. This event will be located at 132 Park Ave. on the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce lawn. Tickets are $35 in advanced or $40 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www. ticketweb.com/event/ horses-hats-hooch-blowing-rock-chamber-of-commerce-tickets/8175705?REFID=clientsitewp.

The event formerly known as the grand tasting is being revamped as the Culinary Village, oﬀering a wide variety of food and drink with a local flavor. “The culinary village oﬀers live demonstrations with various experts in artisanal meats, farm-fresh produce, exotic spice blends, elixirs, pairing wines, micro-brewed beer, and small-batch distilled spirits,” says David Barker, SAVOR committee chair and organizer of the Culinary Village event.

Just like it’s predecessor, the culinary village will take place in the tent behind First Citizen’s Bank on Main Street on Saturday afternoon in the Maple Street parking lot. One aspect of the village in 2018 is all products available under the tent are North Carolina based, celebrating the state’s many food and drink creators. Hours are 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 day of the event and can be purchased online at savorblowingrock.com/tickets, or in person at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 132 Park Ave., Blowing Rock.

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Shelby Rae Moore Band to perform at Town Tavern

Music and Makers showcases local songwriters, artists The High Country’s local music scene is bursting with talent, and SAVOR is the perfect opportunity for artists to show oﬀ their skills, whether they are veterans, or new to the game. Guests of SAVOR can enjoy an afternoon full of free tunes at the annual songwriters showcase on Saturday, May 5, which has expanded this year to include an outdoor “maker’s market,” complete with local and regional arts and crafts for sale. Blue Ridge Mountain Club, the co-presenting sponsor of SAVOR, along with their neighbor, The Mountain Thread Company, are presenting the “Music and Makers” event. The songwriters showcase takes place at the Blue Ridge Mountain Club courtyard in downtown Blowing Rock from 1 to 5 p.m., and the maker’s market will last from 1 to 7 p.m. The master of ceremonies is Phillip Epley. For more information, call (828) 295-8667.

he Shelby Rae Moore Band will perform during SAVOR at the Town Tavern in Blowing Rock from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday, May 4. Still in her early twenties, Moore, from Caldwell County, has been wowing audiences in the High Country for years with her voice, style, poise, stage presence and repertoire. According to information on her website, having grown up in a musical family, she began singing at a very early age and has evolved into a seasoned professional. She has the uncommon ability to move eﬀortlessly between genres including blues, rock, country, bluegrass and pop. Her influences range from Jerry Reed to Bonnie Raitt to Etta James to Adele. As a testament to her versatility, Moore plays with a four-piece acoustic/electric unit accompanied by her two uncles, Chet and Brent Palmer, with Kurt Stracener on percussion. On Saturday, May 5, the Town Tavern will feature a special night of karaoke music beginning at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.shelbyraemoore. com or call the Town Tavern at (828) 295-7500.

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Songwriters showcase lineup

FILE PHOTO Shelby Rae Moore dives into genres including blues, rock, country, bluegrass and pop.

1 p.m. — Mary Elisabeth 1:30 p.m. — The Butterbeans w/ David Williams & Mary Temple Ervin 2 p.m. — Douglass Thompson 2:30 p.m. — Love Like This w/ Kevin & Sharon Leftwich 3 p.m. — Patrick Crouch 3:30 p.m. — Jay Corriher 4 p.m. — Andrew Massey 4:30 p.m. — Karen Leigh Warren 4:45 p.m. — J. Patrick Warren

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FILE PHOTO Cork and Canvas participants paint and enjoy food and wine during last year’s SAVOR.

BRAHM offers several Cork and Canvas sessions

ine wine meets fine art during Cork and Canvas at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum. As a result of the event’s continued increase in popularity, BRAHM will host three Cork and Canvas sessions during SAVOR this year. At a Cork and Canvas event, guests will create art and sip on wine in a relaxed atmosphere. Each participant will go home with a finished work of art inspired by Van Gogh’s “Wheatfield with Crows.” All materials, including canvasses, paint, brushes and aprons, are provided, and wine and light snacks are complimentary. Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4, and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Raney Rogers will facilitate the two Friday sessions and Jennifer Garonzik will lead on Saturday. Cost is $40 for BRAHM members and$45 for non-museum members. Reservation and payment

FILE PHOTO Carla Weston and Randi Palmer paint at a Cork and Canvas event at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.

is required by April 19. Limited seating is available. An 80 percent refund will be issued if a partic-

ipant cancels one week prior to the event. For cancellations made less than one week prior to the event, BRAHM will issue

a refund if the museum is able to fill the vacated spot. Participants must be 21 years of age or older

with valid identification in order to drink alcoholic beverages. Participants under 18 are welcome with an adult.

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

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Find a new favorite wine at the Reserve Tasting One of the more popular events at SAVOR Blowing Rock is the Reserve Wine Tasting on Saturday. The tasting has become so popular that there’s now two seatings, which still regularly sells out. For 2018, the two Reserve Wine Tastings will be held at 12 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. on the lawn of The Inn at Ragged Garden at 203 Sunset Drive. Presenters are Danny Sanford from Fine Wines Trading Company, Trent Moﬀett, the owner of Moffett Vineyards and Woody French of Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards.

Reserve Wine Tasting List • 2016 Coquerel Sauv Blanc, Napa • 2017 Moffett Rose’ Willamette • 2015 Moffett Pinot Noir, Willamette • 2015 Eola Amity Hills Pinot Noir, Willamette • 2015 Shypoke “Keep” Grenache/Charbono, Calistoga • 2013 Icardi Barolo, Piedmont • 2012 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany • 2015 Silver Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa • 2014 Moffett Red Blend, Napa • 2013 Taplin Terra 9 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St Helena • 2012 Brigaldara Amarone, Veneto

Admission is $125 for advance tickets and $150 at the door, if any tickets are left. The events are hosted by Blue Ridge Mountain Club and will feature 12 wines from international, national

and local wineries, including Napa, Tuscany, Willamette, Piedmont and more. To purchase tickets to the Reserve Tasting, visit savorblowingrock.com and click on “Buy Tickets”.

PHOTO BY JEFF EASON SAVOR’s two Reserve Tasting events, held under a tent at the Inn at Ragged Gardens, were complete sellouts in 2017.

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Gathering for gospel, grits and gravy

tarting the last day of the Savor events is the “gospel, grits and gravy” gathering — presented by Celeste’s in Blowing Rock. This event is 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on May 6 and features a down-home southern breakfast. The breakfast spread will consist of biscuits, grits, various artisanal meats and flights of gravy. Blowing Rock Chamber Chairman David Barker said this will be one event during the Savor festivities that this event aims to celebrate the history of “cool” churches in the town. “The church world is an important part of Blowing Rock,” Barker said. “Gospel music is an important part of mountain culture.” Barker said this event will be the only one during Savor that will not have alcohol. “We needed to get it back on track with what Blowing Rock is about, it’s about the

If You Go Gospel, grits and gravy When: May 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Where: 140 Maple Street in the main tent Cost: $35 in advance or $40 at the door other parts of the community we need to not forget,” Barker said. The event will feature special guest Jim Avett and a choir. Barker said pews and stained glass are going to be brought in to give the space a church feel. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Blowing Rock Chamber. To buy tickets online, visit www.ticketweb.com/ event/gospel-grits-gravy-grand-tasting-tent-at-maple-tickets/8175735?REFID=clientsitewp.

PHOTO COURTESY OF METROCREATIVECONNECTION.COM Starting the last day of the Savor events is the “gospel, grits and gravy” gathering — presented by Celeste’s in Blowing Rock. This event is 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on May 6 and features a down-home southern breakfast.

Jim Avett to perform at ‘Gospel, Grits and Gravy’

hrough no fault of his own, North Carolina musician Jim Avett is probably best known as the father of Seth and Scott Avett of the Avett Brothers Band. After all, Jim’s boys have taken their grassroots, Americana sound from the Avett hometown of Concord, N.C., to a national, and even international stage. That’s all right with Jim Avett. The elder Avett continues to explore his own sound and draw upon old time American influences such as Jimmie Rodgers, Bob Dylan and Merle Haggard. After retiring from a career in welding, Avett began to take his hobby of making music more seriously and has released three albums of music. He also performs at a number of clubs and regional festivals including MerleFest in Wilkesboro. Jim Avett will take the stage as the featured performer at SAVOR Blowing Rock’s inaugural “Gospel, Grits and Gravy” event, taking place at the main tent on Maple Street from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 6. Avett will perform with a number of outstanding local and regional gospel choir members. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door and include a down home Southern breakfast featuring biscuits, grits, various artisanal meats and flights of gravy. Tickets are available online, at the event or in advance at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (828) 295-7851.

PHOTO BY MIKE BEYER Jim Avett of Concord, NC, will perform country and gospel-tinged favorites at SAVOR Blowing Rock’s inaugural Gospel, Grits and Gravy event on Sunday, May 6.

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SHAGGING AT THE ROCK June 2, 2018

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