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Blue Ridge Holler concert series to help Hurricane Helene victims

 Blue Ridge Holler concert series to help Hurricane Helene victims 1024 576 Friends of the Blue Ridge

NEWS RELEASE October 24, 2024 (Roanoke, Va.) – FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge – in partnership with the Floyd Country Store, 5 Points Music Sanctuary, Jefferson Center and Grandin Theatre – will host “Blue Ridge Holler,”…

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Hurricane Helene Help

 Hurricane Helene Help 150 150 Friends of the Blue Ridge

Dear FRIENDS: Like all of you, we are heartbroken at the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene over so much of our beloved Blue Ridge … especially around our western North Carolina chapter of Asheville. We…

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Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE coming to Asheville on March 9

 Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE coming to Asheville on March 9 150 150 Friends of the Blue Ridge

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is thrilled to present the “Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE” showcase of the region’s top artists ages 25 and younger on March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wortham Center…

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Lineup for Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE

 Lineup for Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE Friends of the Blue Ridge

We’re thrilled to present the “Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE” showcase of our region’s top artists ages 25 and younger on Thursday, Nov. 2, 7:00 pm at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke. From bluegrass…

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New FRIENDS T-shirts now available

 New FRIENDS T-shirts now available Friends of the Blue Ridge

Check out our new FRIENDS shirts … plus other swag! Order Today

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Announcing our inaugural FRIENDS Founder Lynn Davis Scholarship recipients

 Announcing our inaugural FRIENDS Founder Lynn Davis Scholarship recipients Friends of the Blue Ridge

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge is pleased to announce the following 30 high school students have been selected to receive our first ever $1,000 Lynn Davis Scholarships. Named in honor of our co-founder, the Lynn…

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