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The Appalachian Symphony Orchestra plays its November concert in Rosen Concert Hall tonight, free with no ticket, while the Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra takes the stage at the App Theatre.

Today

Noon Forest Bathing at Turtle Island Preserve in Boone, a pop-up class on what the forest does for stress, focus, and the rest of you.
2pm Literary Birthday Book Drop at Todd Mercantile, a book group that celebrates authors on their birthdays, with picks from the 1001 Books list.

Tonight

6pm Appalachian Symphony Orchestra at Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center, free.
6:30pm Sunday Trivia at FizzEd, prizes, with an 18+ late night at 9:30pm.
7pm Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra at the App Theatre, doors at 6:30, $28.15 adult, $15 student.

Dress for the evening shows, it's in the 30s by the time doors open.

Worth knowing

  • Helton Rd in Ashe County closes to all lanes in both directions from NC 194 to Silas Creek Rd starting Monday, Nov. 16 at 8am for maintenance. The closure notice.
  • Republican Rep. Ray Pickett has conceded the N.C. House District 93 race and congratulated Democrat Charlie Wallin on his win. The concession.

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