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Psychedelics · Blowing RockUS AUTHOR Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, has died aged 92. Robbins’ death last week was announced by his wife, Alexa Robbins on Facebook but did not cite a cause. “He was surrounded by his family and loyal pets. Throughout these difficult last chapters, he was brave, funny and sweet,” Alexa Robbins wrote. “He asked that people remember him …See the Story
Novelist Tom Robbins opened doors to learning
Blowing Rock · Blowing RockFebruary 10, 2025. This is the sixth in a series of articles covering the long, rich history of the Springhaven Inn, built in 1888 in Blowing Rock, NC. The post-World War II years were pivotal in the history of the Bark Inn/Springhaven Inn. Sallie Cheatham hired John Reineking (1891-1968) as manager of the Inn in 1942. Reineking had recently moved to Blowing Rock from Brooklyn NY to pursue his interest in real estate investments and had ample am…See the Story
Sixth in a Series: The History of Springhaven Inn: Post-World War II to 1977
Blowing Rock · Blowing RockFebruary 5, 2025. This is the fifth in a series of articles covering the long, rich history of the Springhaven Inn, built in 1888 in Blowing Rock, NC. 1934 - 1945 Sallie Charles Cheatham acquired the Springhaven Inn property in 1934 and owned it until 1945. A resident of Raleigh, N.C. and a music teacher, Sallie was a member of the faculty of Converse College in Spartanburg, S.C. at the time she bought the property. Sallie, who was never marri…See the Story
Fifth in a Series: The History of Springhaven Inn: 1934 to 1977
Blowing Rock · Blowing RockJanuary 28, 2025. Tom O’Brien, who has been President of the Blowing Rock Historical Society (BRHS) for the last several years, resigned at the Blowing Rock Historical Society’s December Board meeting, due to health issues. Marti Osinski has been elected as the new President by the Board. During his time as President, Tom made “bringing Blowing Rock history to life” a focus for the BRHS. In a letter from Tom to the members of BRHS, he announced …See the Story
Tom O’Brien Steps Down as President of Blowing Rock Historical Society, Board Elects Marty Osinski as President
Blowing Rock · Blowing RockBLOWING ROCK — A new exhibition entitled “Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn” will open at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) on Feb. 15, and will be on view in the Museum’s Atwell Gallery through Aug. 10.See the Story
'Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn' to open Feb. 15 at BRAHM
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