2022 Summer Tracks: Peter Karp Band
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesTouted by Rock & Blues Muse as “one of the 75 modern Blues & Blues Rock artists you must hear in 2021,” Peter Karp carves his own niche with a sound born in the swamps of New Jersey and the trailer parks of southern Alabama.
Juneteenth at the Vance Birthplace
Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville, NC, United StatesThe Vance Birthplace State Historic Site and the American Myth Center will partner for Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18, 2022 to present an afternoon of historical drama and discussion on the appropriation of African American stories, resiliency among enslaved people, and the romanticized view of the plantation past. This three-act piece begins with a tour […]
Heather Gillis at The Stage @ Jones von Drehle
Jones von Drehle Vineyards and Winery Old Railroad Grade Road, Thurmond, NC, United StatesMUSIC IN THE VINEYARD! Join us for an evening of the musical artistry of Heather Gillis and her band. A taste of southern blues led by the gifted Heather Gillis on guitar and lap steel. Backing Heather is her full band, including brass. Heather Gillis is the TOTAL package as a guitar player, lap steel […]
Valdese Independence Day Celebration
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States2022 Independence Day will be held in conjunction with Valdese Summer Concert Series on July 1, 2022. Each year the Town of Valdese celebrates Independence Day by holding an impressive fireworks display on the football field behind the Old Rock School. Regarded as one of the most impressive fireworks displays in the area, the Town […]
First Fridays – Gretchen Griffith
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesThe Art of Story Catching with author Gretchen Griffith. Join author Gretchen Griffith, a self-proclaimed "story catcher" for a reception and evening of Appalachian history. Gretchen has been instrumental in capturing Appalachian culture through oral history projects that have resulted in several narrative nonfiction books that can be displayed in the Red Awning Gallery.
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Summer Exhibition Celebration
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesCelebrate summer at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and engage, discover and connect through the arts! The Summer Exhibition Celebration is an opportunity for art lovers to meet the artists, enjoy live music and refreshments, and spend time with fellow arts patrons while exploring one of the most exciting venues in town: a […]
2022 Summer Tracks: Aaron Burdett
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesNamed by WNC Magazine as one of the top ten most important musicians of Western North Carolina, Aaron Burdett takes the stage with his full band at Summer Tracks. His music seamlessly blends Americana, Country, Blues, Bluegrass, and Folk-Rock.
Art on the Green
Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesFour times this summer, Art on the Greene brings original artwork in a variety of media to the green at the Historic Banner Elk School. Located in the center of this small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the shows create an idyllic setting for meeting artists, admiring their work and shopping for handmade pieces. […]
Independence Day Community Celebration & Fireworks Extravaganza
It’s a red, white squirrel and blue Independence Day Celebration in downtown Brevard! Festivities kick off at 10am and the fun continues throughout the day. This community-wide celebration includes something for the entire family including Sycamore Cycles Patriotic Bike Parade, Transylvania Community Arts Council Arts Showcase, Transylvania Cruisers Classic Car Show, local food vendors and children’s activities. Join elected officials for the Memorial […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: The Turchin Center’s Faculty Biennial Exhibition
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W King St Rivers St, Boone, North Carolina, United StatesTurchin Center Curator Mary Anne Redding moderates a panel discussion with Appalachian State University Art Department faculty members featured in the current biennial exhibition, which will be exhibited at the Turchin Center and in the Smith Gallery of the Schaefer Center. Learn about the work and practice of AppState’s esteemed artists and professors, with an […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesWhose Line Is It Anyway? meets The Tony Awards. Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It is all improvised and it’s all funny. Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Have you heard of the TONY awards? Well, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is…The PHONY Awards! […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Hayes School of Music Faculty Chamber Players
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesConducted by Dr. Régulo Stabilito, the chamber orchestra — which features faculty from the university’s Hayes School of Music — performs a concert of diverse works by Martinů, Castellanos and Copland.
