Symphony By The Lake At Chetola is July 27 - Blowing Rock ...

June 28, 2012
Volume 7, Number 4
Symphony By The Lake ...................................... pg. 1
Upcoming Events ................................................. pg. 2
Director’s Cut (Exec. Director) .......................... pg. 2
Member Events .................................................... pg. 2
Spend an evening under
the stars by beautiful
Chetola Lake with
the Symphony of the
Mountains at the
Annual Symphony
by the Lake on
Friday, July 27.
This annual outdoor performance
of symphonic music, sponsored by the
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce on Chetola
Resort’s sweeping lawn has become the high point of
Blowing Rock’s summer season. The opening band for
the Symphony will be local favorites, The Harris Brothers.
The Harris Brothers are known for their wonderful
guitar and musical variety. The main event will feature
Symphony of the Mountains, a professional orchestra
of more than 65 musicians from the Tennessee region,
conducted by Cornelia Laemmli Orth. This will be their
third season performing at Symphony By the Lake. To
see the full program of music, go to www.chetola.com/
symphony.html.
Concert goers are welcome to bring a picnic basket to
enjoy with their friends on the lawn. Attendees can also
choose to enjoy an outdoor picnic provided by Chetola,
a pre-symphony buffet in Timberlake’s Dining Room or
make reservations for dinner on Timberlake’s patio.
Once again, organizers are excited to announce that ten
Symphony (continued) ....................................... pg. 3
The Inner Circle (Membership) ........................ pg. 3
The Turn of Events (Events) .............................. pg. 3
Freeze Frame (Photo Spot) ............................... pg. 4
To promote, protect and improve business through the cultural, social and economic development, growth
and sustainability of Blowing Rock while preserving the charm and character of the village.
Symphony By The Lake At Chetola is July 27
minute rides on tethered Hot Air Balloons will be available.
These can be purchased for $15 per person. Each
trip can take up to four riders. Balloons will be operating
from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Following the music, a spectacular
fireworks show will cap off a fantastic evening.
The only thing that could possibly make the evening with
your friends more enjoyable would be by purchasing a
patron tent. Patron tents are a great way for your business
to host a staff or customer appreciation party or for individuals
and families to entertain their friends in the comfort
of your their private tent. Bring your own food, have
it catered by your favorite chef or purchase your meals at
the Chetola buffet. You also can provide the beverages
of choice, so the options are endless. And to add to the
fun, patrons can participate in a tent decorating competition
to show off their creativity and ingenuity. This year’s
theme is SILVER! in honor of our 25th anniversary. Silver
Spoons, Silver Hair, Hi Ho Silver! The possibilities
are limited only by your creativity. Great prizes will be
awarded!
Patrons are also granted special parking and can pick up
and drop off at the tent for their set-up and break-down.
Patron tents are popular and are very limited in number,
so call 828-295-7851 to reserve one in advance.
The Blowing Rock Chamber provides a free shuttle from
the Food Lion Shopping Center and the Wallingford
Street Parking Deck in Symphony Cont. p.3

4th of July Parade
Main Street in Blowing Rock
June 30, 2:00pm
Grand Opening
River & Earth Adventures
Martin House Courtyard
July 13, 12:30pm
Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive
Downtown Blowing Rock
July 13, 5:30–8:00pm
Art in the Park
American Legion Grounds
July 14, 10:00am-5:00pm
Concert in the Park
Zephyr Lightning Bolts
Memorial Park
July 15, 4:00–5:30pm
Google Seminar
Blowing Rock Firehouse
July 18, 9:00am–12:00pm
Farmer’s Market
Park Ave (In front of Chamber)
Thursdays, thru October 18, 4:00-6:00pm
Business Meetings
Events Committee
Chamber board room
Monday, July 9 at 9:30pm
Wine Festival Committee
Chamber board room
Wednesday, July 11, 9:30pm
Membership Committee
Chamber board room
Wednesday, July 18, 4:00pm
Executive Board
Chamber board room
Tuesday, July 24, 3:30pm
Economic Development Committee
Chamber board room
Wednesday, July 25 at 4:00pm
Business Support
Gideon Ridge
Thursday, July 26, 9:00am
For more information
and calendar:
www.blowingrock.com
www.blowingrockncchamber.com
They’re Here!
Well, at long last, summer is finally here! The Chamber
gets many questions this time of year from business
owners inquiring “when are the visitors coming?”
The long standing answer is about two weeks
after most schools in our target markets are out. This
means that the third week of June is when we start to
see more weekday business. Then of course the week
of the fourth of July comes and we generally forget
about when they are coming and just dig in and “git
‘er done”.
All of our businesses, the town, the chamber, the service
organizations, the TDA and visitors centers have
been working diligently for many months to “tee up”
the ball for the season. All the ads are printed, visitor
guides and maps distributed, the flowers are planted
and beautiful, the streets and sidewalks are repaired,
Member Events, News and Updates
An Appalachian Summer Festival Kicks Off
Bill Cosby, Turchin Center Summer Exhibition Celebration
& Creedence Clearwater Revisited with Lee Brice Kick perform
Begins Saturday and continues through July
www.appsummer.org
Gentle Rings, Dulcimer Strings
Blowing Rock School Auditorium
Saturday, June 30th, 8pm
www.mountainhomemusic.com 828-964-3392
Great American BBQ
Green Park Inn
Saturday, June 30, 6:00-10:00pm
$15.95 Adults; $7.95 Kids; Free Under 3
Cash Bar; By the Pool; Great Spot for Viewing Fireworks
Village Cafe
Will be open on Monday, July 2, 8:00am-2:30pm
Serving Breakfast all day. Reservations suggested. 295-3769.
Blue Ridge Mountain Club Informal
July 4th Cookout & The Harris Brothers
Watson Gap Pavilion and Great Lawn
Wednesday, July 4th, 6:00pm
RSVP to Harrison Herbst or call 828.295.8667 x5916
More info...
Bluegrass & Brass
Blowing Rock School Auditorium
Wednesday, July 4th, 7:30pm
www.mountainhomemusic.com 828-964-3392
Bob Meier - Featured Artist at Edgewood Cottage
July 5 to July 10th
Thursday, July 5th-Tuesday, July 10th, 10:00am–6:00pm,
Sunday, Noon–6:00pm
The Caldwell Community College And
Technical Institute Small Business Center – Watauga
Proven Steps to Grow Your Business Free Seminar
Watauga Library, July 9, 4:00–5:00pm
RSVP 828-263-5370 or easher@cccti.edu
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
Blowing Rock Post Acute Care Project Update
More info...
Call the Chamber for details: 295-7851
the pool is filled, and the parks look beautiful. The
shops are brimming with new merchandise, the windows
are decorated with merchandise enticing customers,
the restaurant menus have been tweaked and
tested, the hotels, inns and lodges are clean, painted,
and landscaped beautifully. The staff has been hired
and trained in customer service and the schedule is
complete.
This is the time we all must shine. We have had
plenty of time to prepare, so it is imperative that we
execute the plan. We all must work very hard to make
sure the “prettiest little town in North Carolina” is
also friendly, genuine, and warm. If we can do this,
they will come back year after year. Who know, they
may even decide to make Blowing Rock their home!
Above Top: Pictured are
Ken and Brad of Gentle
Rings, Dulcimer Strings.
Middle: Bluegrass & Brass
performs at the Blowing
Rock School Auditorium.
Right: Bob Meier and
other members of Doe
Ridge Pottery are featured
Artists at Edgewood Cottage
Bark House Needs Your Help
in winning a Small Business grant competition. They need 50
votes every day between now and June 30 to be eligible. Please
vote today! www.missionsmallbusiness.com
More info...

Symphony Cont. from p.1
Blowing Rock to Chetola on the concert evening. The shuttle
is handicapped accessible and drops concert goers off at the lawn with a minimum of walking.
Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $12 for children under the age of twelve. Tickets are now
available at the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 132 Park Avenue in Downtown
Blowing Rock, by calling the Blowing Rock Chamber office at 828-295-7851 or online at
www.symphonybythelake.com. Parking is also available at Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway.
The gates open at 5:30pm. Symphony by the Lake sponsors are: The Blowing Rock Chamber
of Commerce, Wells Fargo, Flow Cadillac of Winston-Salem, Our State Magazine and Chetola
Resort.
Schedule of Events:
Gates Open ..................................................................................................................... 5:30pm
Balloon Rides ..........................................................................................................5:30-7:30pm
Concert Begins ................................................................................................................ 7:30pm
Picnic on the Lawn ...........................................................................................begins at 5:00pm.
Pre-Symphony Buffet .............................................................................................5:00-6:30pm.
Dinner on the Patio .........................................................................................seating at 7:00pm.
Fireworks Display ............................................................................ Approximately 9:15/9:30pm
Tickets ..................................................................$30.00 Adults, $12.00 for Children under 12
Ticket Locations ........................................................ The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
www.symphonybythelake.com or at Chetola
Shuttle...................................................................... Runs between Food Lion Shopping Center,
Wallingford Parking Deck and Chetola Resort. Handicapped Accessible. No Charge.
Parking ..........................................Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway, Food Lion Shopping Center
I would like to welcome some of our new Chamber members listed below. If you get a
chance, go by and say, “Hello!”
Jim Rountree, Charlotte, Individual Membership
Brook-Haven (Yvonne Rickabaugh), 167 Glenridding Road, Boone, (336) 414-7223,
www.Brook-Haven.info
Upscale home backing to Moses Cone Park, located near Blowing Rock in Yonahlossee resort. Pet and smoke free. Unlike any
other, this very private Colorado contemporary home has 4 comfortable bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and is newly furnished. 6 TVs,
hot tub, gas grill, and more.... You won’t want to leave! Additional details on website.
Grandfather Country Store (Bart Bare), 6371 Hwy. 221 S, Blowing Rock, (828) 295-6100,
www.grandfathercountrystore.com
A mercantile operation combining the traditional grocery and convenience needs of the local population with modern offerings for
week-enders, visiting tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors to the area will find information, souvenirs, collectibles and country
antiques.
Hicks Tree Service (Richard Hicks), 237 Charlie Hicks Rd., Banner Elk,
(828) 963-3103
The Victorian Inn (Ted Henry), 242 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, (828) 295-0034,
www.thevictorianinnblowingrock.com
Home to six private, comfortably decorated guest suites, each with its own style and appeal. Located in
the heart of the village, you’re close enough to walk to all of the boutique shops, galleries and restaurants
for which this area is famous. All rooms have private entrances, private baths, high-speed wireless Internet
access, cable TV, refrigerators, and hair dryers. Several rooms have oversized, 2 person whirlpools. Spacious
decks offer large rockers overlooking the garden. Each room has individually controlled heat and A/C. A
continental breakfast each morning is just a part of the experience - the rest can be as private or social
as you choose.
Patron Tents are available at the Symphony
by the Lake at Chetola! While most of the
center section tents were retained by previous
owners, the Chamber has one available
tent in the center section. Several tents are
still available to the left and right of the center
lawn. These are excellent locations for
groups that prefer to enjoy the beauty of the
event without being too crowded. The view
of the symphony is not optimum in these areas
but the sound and the fireworks are still fabulous.
Tent packages begin at $700 for Chamber members
and include a table with cloth, chairs and 13 tickets
for you and your guests.
Contact Billie Rogers 295-7851 if you would like to
host your own Symphony by the Lake party!
BLOWING ROCK,
My Hometown
This take-home guide depicting life
in Blowing Rock is now available!
If you would like copies for your
business, drop by the Chamber.

Kevin Troyer, Pam Jenkins and Brad
Gross “talk shop” at June’s Business
After Hours held at Blowing Rock
Resort Rentals & Sales and catered
by Foggy Rock.
Aren’t they cute?! As part of June in Bloom, the Green
Thumb Groupies (Children’s Gardening) gathered in
the park on June 23rd. Great fun was had by all!
2012 OFFICERS
MARGARET HOLDER
President
Chetola Resort
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
CHRISTOPHER BRANTLEY
Christopher’s Wine & Cheese
BETSY COLLINS
Individual Representative
LINDA GILLELAND
Greystone Insurance
DICK GOOSMAN
Meadowbrook Inn
CHARLES HARDIN
Executive Director
hardince@blowingrock.com
JOHN ALDRIDGE
1st Vice President
Airlie Enterprises, LLC
DON HUBBLE
Individual Representative
J. B. LAWRENCE
United Community Bank
DEBORAH MCDOWELL
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins
CINDY MILNER
Bistro Roca
TERRI BAILEY
Membership Services Director
Art in the Park Coordinator
terri@blowingrock.com
The Chamber flagged down Dana Addison during his
shift driving the trolley at Art in the Park to present
him the Customer Service Star award for his compassion
in helping elderly visitors.
The Chamber held a ribbon cutting to welcome The
Mountain Cottage to Sunset Drive! Shown here is
Alex Jones cutting the ribbon along with various board
members and fellow store owners and friends.
CATHY ROBBINS
2nd Vice President
Tweetsie Railroad
KEITH NEAVES
Neaco
DOUG PEGRAM
Village Real Estate
STEVEN PRICE
Westglow
JULIE ROBERTSON
The Last Straw
BILLIE ROGERS
Events Director
billie@blowingrock.com
MELISSA PICKETT
Secretary
Blowing Rock Inn
Click here or call Terri at the
Chamber to nominate someone for
the Customer Service Award.
Concierge 101 was held to inform local employees
and visitors about all the fun things to do in Blowing
Rock. Here Jake from Jake’s Great Food Fast is
pictured in his very tiny delivery vehicle.
Monitor Trends: No business operates in a vacuum. The events and changes in the
global landscape have an effect on your business. Stay current on trends and issues.
CHELSEA GARRETT
Treasurer
diSanti, Watson, Capua & Wilson
GENIE STARNES
Individual Representative
KEVIN TROYER
4 Forty Four Inc.
CATHY WILLIAMSON
Kilwin’s Chocolates & Ice Cream
MARCIA VAUGHAN
Travel Counselor
marcia@blowingrock.com
132 Park Avenue • PO Box 406 • Blowing Rock, NC 28605 • 828.295.7851 • fax: 828.295.7651 • membership@blowingrock.com