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This Week at the First Peak – Events for March 11-17
March 11-17 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from March 11-17, 2026. We’re seeing a few tiny green leaves in some trees, and new spring flowers are showing up daily – what a delight! You...
This Week at the First Peak – Events for March 4-10
March 4-10 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from March 4-10, 2026. We are seeing some of the early signs of spring here in the mountains – daffodils and other blooms are brightening our days....
This Week at the First Peak – Events for Feb 25-March 3
February 25- March 3 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from February 25-March 3, 2026. How about some music in the mountains this week? If there’s one thing that’s sure, there will always be...
This Week at the First Peak – Events for Feb 18-24
February 18-24 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from February 18-24, 2026. We’re enjoying some much warmer days, so come see us and spend the weekend in the mountains. It’s Nina...
Podcast: Nina Simone’s Childhood in Tryon, NC
PODCAST: Tryon’s Nina Simone: The High Priestess of Soul You’ve heard Nina Simone’s music before. You might not know her by name, but chances are you’ve hummed along to some of her memorable melodies. After a long career, Nina Simone would be recognized...
Nina Simone’s Childhood in Tryon, NC Part 1
PODCAST: Nina Simone’s Childhood Audio Story Part 1 Nina Simone was a big talent born in the small town of Tryon, North Carolina in 1933. Nina was a child prodigy who began playing piano at the age of 3. Her career would lead her to be recognized worldwide as an...