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MountainTrue Hurricane Recovery Panel and Discussion
MountainTrue Hurricane Recovery Panel and Discussion
Join MountainTrue and a panel of experts to discuss recovery in our area after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Panelists will address the impacts of natural disasters, what recovery means for our region and how the community can support these efforts. This event is free of charge, but if you feel moved to make a […]
Mothers of Mountain Music: the Blue Ridge and Beyond
Mothers of Mountain Music: the Blue Ridge and Beyond
Women are key figures in the history of Appalachia and its music. From the mothers of miners, pioneering women of bluegrass, and activists, the songs of women have long endured. Music sustains movements and carries stories throughout generations. By way of music, women brought the region’s issues to mainstream audiences through their songs. Giving a […]
Nancy Pheasant: An Evening of Cherokee Storytelling
Nancy Pheasant: An Evening of Cherokee Storytelling
FREE to the general public. Nancy Pheasant, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation, currently resides in the Wolftown community of the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina. Nancy is passionate about promoting the rich culture and heritage of Cherokee women in today's society. Inspired by her father, Nancy has become a […]
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Boone Earth Film Fest
Boone Earth Film Fest
The Town of Boone presents the annual “Boone Earth Film Fest." A film festival dedicated to helping educate and encourage the residents of the High Country to take action against climate change. A series of short-form documentaries and a panel discussion with experts and filmmakers compose the program. Each film spotlights topics affecting the Appalachian […]
An Evening of Cherokee History
An Evening of Cherokee History
Please join us at The Beal Center in Hayesville, NC on April 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM with four phenomenal speakers. Dr. David Moore~ has studied Western NC archeology since 1978, with 24 years as a Professor of Archeology at Warren Wilson College (retired), 25 years studying The Cherokee and Southern Appalachian archeology and 25 […]
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Glass, Metal, and Clay Day at the Folk Art Center
Glass, Metal, and Clay Day at the Folk Art Center
For over 20 years, the Asheville community has celebrated the oldest craft mediums on the Blue Ridge Parkway's Folk Art Center with members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. For the second time, the Guild will combine Glass & Metal Day with Clay Day this year to host Glass, Metal, and Clay Day on April […]
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Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cerulean Warblers and Avian Diversity in the Craggy Wilderness
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cerulean Warblers and Avian Diversity in the Craggy Wilderness
Join National Parks Conservation Association’s Steve Goodman for a Lunch & Learn exploring ongoing avian diversity research in the Craggy-Big Ivy Forest area. Photo of Craggy Overlook by Steven McBride. Abundance of North American migratory birds is on the decline, experiencing a 58% drop between 1970 and 2017 – a loss of 3 billion breeding […]
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Conversations with Storytellers Series
Conversations with Storytellers Series
Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center announces its 2025 Conversations with Storytellers Series. This curated series will showcase award-winning storytellers from Western North Carolina’s African American, Latinx, and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian communities. Through live storytelling, readings, music, and focused questions, Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series examines the purpose and power of storytelling in […]
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Doc Watson A Life in Music, Book Discussion with Author Eddie Huffman
Doc Watson A Life in Music, Book Discussion with Author Eddie Huffman
Join Author Eddie Huffman as he takes us through is new book, Doc Watson: A Life In Music. Huffman will take us through the process of researching and writing the book and sharing some of his favorite stories about the man, the myth, the legend of the Blue Ridge, Doc Watson. Pick up your copy […]
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Coffee & Cartography
Coffee & Cartography
Join us for a special morning event at Pisgah Coffee Roasters on April 22 at 11:00AM and discover how routes are designed, maps are created, and what’s ahead for our trails—both near and far with our friends from Pisgah Map Company. Bring a friend, and be sure to grab a bag of our limited-edition […]
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Glaze Daze with Mayco Colors
Glaze Daze with Mayco Colors
Join Tryon Arts & Crafts School for an immersive fused glass workshop series! Students will begin the weekend with a kick-off social, followed by workshops led by Barbara Cashman of SilkeMat® (Greensboro, NC), Larry Pile of Larry Pile Glass (Dallas, TX) , Deb Williams of Mark Bettis Gallery (Asheville, NC), with breakfast and lunch catered […]
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NC Bioblitz & City Nature Challenge
The 2025 NC Bioblitz is part of the international City Nature Challenge event and will occur Friday, April 25, through Monday, April 28. You can participate anywhere in North Carolina! Get outdoors in an urban or rural area. Observe wild species and take photos. Submit observations to the iNaturalist website or app. You can do […]
Historic Black Mountain Campus Tours at Lake Eden
Historic Black Mountain Campus Tours at Lake Eden
The Lake Eden Preserve will partner with Black Mountain College, offering regular walking tours of the iconic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, operated by BMC from 1941 to 1956. These two-hour tours will cover the historic lower campus buildings, including The Dining Hall, Lodges, The Quiet House, and The Studies Building, as well […]
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NC Bioblitz & City Nature Challenge
The 2025 NC Bioblitz is part of the international City Nature Challenge event and will occur Friday, April 25, through Monday, April 28. You can participate anywhere in North Carolina! Get outdoors in an urban or rural area. Observe wild species and take photos. Submit observations to the iNaturalist website or app. You can do […]
Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival
Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival
Fire on the Mountain is an annual celebration of the art of the blacksmith that is always held on the last Saturday in April in Downtown Spruce Pine, NC. The event is a partnership between Spruce Pine Main Street, Penland School of Craft, and the Toe River Arts. Each year, the festival contains blacksmith demonstrations, […]
America 250 NC Celebration Kick-Off
America 250 NC Celebration Kick-Off
Celebrate America 250 with McDowell County at the Historic Carson House. A proclamation will be made at 10 am to kick off this celebration. Tour the Carson House and Moore Cabin. Watch living history demonstrations by the Overmountain Victory Trail Association, D.A.R., S.A.R., and C.A.R. Stay for performances by special guest storytellers. Plus--music, craft vendors, […]
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NC Bioblitz & City Nature Challenge
The 2025 NC Bioblitz is part of the international City Nature Challenge event and will occur Friday, April 25, through Monday, April 28. You can participate anywhere in North Carolina! Get outdoors in an urban or rural area. Observe wild species and take photos. Submit observations to the iNaturalist website or app. You can do […]
International Fly Fishing Film Festival
International Fly Fishing Film Festival
IF4™ is the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, consisting of films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe and showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing. It is the gathering place of the fly-fishing community and a celebration of friendship, fly-fishing stories and stoke. This year’s event kicks off with […]
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NC Bioblitz & City Nature Challenge
The 2025 NC Bioblitz is part of the international City Nature Challenge event and will occur Friday, April 25, through Monday, April 28. You can participate anywhere in North Carolina! Get outdoors in an urban or rural area. Observe wild species and take photos. Submit observations to the iNaturalist website or app. You can do […]
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Mountain Heritage Series: Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Even As We Breathe
Mountain Heritage Series: Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Even As We Breathe
Join us at the Cashiers Community Library for an engaging discussion with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle. Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle is an enrolled citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and resides in Qualla, NC, with her husband, Evan, and sons Ross and Charlie. She holds degrees from Yale University and the College of […]
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Appalachian True Heritage Festival
Appalachian True Heritage Festival
Celebrate the traditions of Appalachia with a weekend full of culture, crafts, and music! Main Street will be closed to traffic, creating a festival atmosphere featuring: Award-Winning Appalachian Music Concert: Kick off the weekend with a Friday night concert on Main Street showcasing the region’s finest musicians. Hands-on demonstrations: basketry, spinning, quilt block painting, blacksmithing, […]
Craft Demo Day & Instructor Meet & Greet
Craft Demo Day & Instructor Meet & Greet
Curious about Clay, Traditional Woodworking, or Violin Making? Join us on Saturday, May 3, from 1–4 PM at 410 Memorial Park Drive, Elkin, to meet our instructors, explore our traditional craft semesters, and experience live demonstrations. You'll even have the chance to participate in hands-on activities!
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