Exhibiting in July in the
Mazie Jones Gallery

HIGH COUNTRY WATERMEDIA SOCIETY
Reception: Wednesday, July 8 from 5-7 pm

Throughout the month of July, the Mazie Jones Gallery at the Jones House will host the High County Watermedia Society’s annual exhibition.

Watermedia is an art technique that includes water as a substantial and necessary part of creating the art work. Examples include, but are not limited to: watercolor, gouache, acrylics, water-soluble inks, crayons, pencils, water-mixable oils, and mixed media making substantial use of a water-based component.

Summer Concerts at the Jones House

The popular weekly concert series on the Jones House lawn runs weekly from June through August. Showcasing local and regional acts, the lineup features a variety of musical genres that will appeal to all types of music fans - bluegrass, oldtime, jazz, folk, songwriters, and more.

Music begins at 5:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to the public, and they are held rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the music from the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are permitted if patrons are of legal age, but no open containers are allowed beyond the Jones House property. Parking is free in downtown Boone metered spaces and lots after 5 PM.

Check out the lineup HERE

Doc Watson Day
August 14-15, 2026

Celebrate Doc Watson Day with two days of music honoring the late local legend.

On Friday, August 14 at 5pm, join us on the Jones House lawn for a free concert, showcasing traditional oldtime and bluegrass music from some of those influenced by Doc Watson.

Then on Saturday, August 15, the Appalachian Theatre will host a ticketed show on the historic Doc Watson Stage, beginning at 7:30pm, featuring one of the world’s most versatile and accomplished guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel, CGP.