Jones House Cultural Center
Exhibiting in August in the
Mazie Jones Gallery
ALAN GORDON & JENNIFER MURPHY
Reception: Wednesday, August 5 from 5-7 pm
Alan Gordon's paintings are infused with energy and imagination, transforming everyday scenes and natural subjects into vibrant compositions that celebrate joy, humor, and the quirky beauty of the world around us. His expressive use of color and playful visual language create works that are both accessible and thought-provoking.
Jennifer Murphy's artwork likewise embraces creativity, weaving together brilliant imagery, vibrant colors, and thoughtful details that reward close observation. Her pieces balance lightheartedness with depth, inviting viewers into worlds that feel both familiar and exotic – from bucolic landscapes to fanciful snapshots of the human experience.
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.
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.
