During renovation work at White Horse Black Mountain on Jan. 21, a small section of wall in the former ticket booth area unexpectedly came down. According to a press release, “no one was injured, and there was no risk to the public.”
The music venue and event space remains closed while repairs are made, but in the interim, it is partnering with local businesses to continue its concerts and community events. The majority of White Horse’s schedule will shift to Black Mountain’s Monte Vista Hotel, and other performances will take place in the Assembly Room at Givens Highland Farms.
“This transition also comes with a financial strain. We’re facing increased operating costs from relocating events, production logistics and marketing, while also seeing reduced revenue due to fewer shows and limited capacity,” says Judi Melton, White Horse’s director of marketing and community relations, in an email. “We are doing everything we can to stay visible and sustainable during this period.”…