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  • The Museum of the Cherokee Indian Presents: Disruption Exhibit

    Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United States

    The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) opens Disruption, an art intervention of the Museum’s permanent exhibition. Featuring works by 36 enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians […]

  • Friday Night Concerts: Fiddlers in the Round: Joe Burdock, Sarah Adams, Geraud Barralon

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    We’re excited to feature these three distinctive regional fiddlers and their take on traditional tunes.  Joe "Burdock" Callaway is an old-time fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, and square dance caller currently living outside Athens, […]

  • Community Dance: Charlotte Crittenden Calling w/ Paddy’s Return

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    Popular regional caller Charlotte Crittenden will teach and call some fun and easy contra & square dances. Lively Celtic dance music by Paddy’s Return!  The Saturday Night Community Dance is […]

  • Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    For a low stakes sampling, pop by on Tuesday nights where community members and Folk School students learn the basics. “Community Tuesdays,” feature live music and dance opportunities. Come solo, […]

  • Root Diggers and Herb Gatherers: How Appalachia Helped Launch the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Mars Hill University: Ferguson Health Sciences Center 211 Cascade Street, Mars Hill, NC, United States

    Join author Luke Manget as he discusses his book, Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia (University of Kentucky Press, 2022). The book investigates how and why the Appalachian region […]

  • Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    For a low stakes sampling, pop by on Tuesday nights where community members and Folk School students learn the basics. “Community Tuesdays,” feature live music and dance opportunities. Come solo, […]

  • The Allen Boys Sacred Steel Band

    Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

    The Allen Boys of Mount Airy, NC, are sacred steel ambassadors. Mixing the sounds of gospel with blues, rock, and country, The Allen Boys are North Carolina’s only touring Sacred […]

  • Community Dance with Phil Jamison and Rabbit Roundup

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    Phil Jamison brings Warren Wilson student ensemble Rabbit Roundup for fun filled night of mountain music. Featuring Sophie Moeckel on fiddle, Jamie Shelor on fiddle, Hope Schwen on guitar, Sam […]

  • Dance & Social with Jane Rothfield and Allan Carr and House Caller

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    Award winning fiddler Janie Rothfield and husband Scottish singer and guitarist Allan Carr have been playing and recording their unique blend of Celtic and Appalachian music for over 40 years!  […]

  • Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s CSA Fair

    YWCA of Asheville South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

    ASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA, you get a weekly box of […]

  • The Morris Family Band (Irish)

    Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

    Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at The Historic Earle Theatre in downtown Mount Airy! The Morris Family Band will be playing an Irish Celtic Blend of music featuring a cello, flute, […]

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