Riders in the Sky at The Historic Earle Theatre
Historic Earle Theatre 218 Rockford St , Mount Airy, North Carolina, United StatesThe best in Western music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky Western wit and high-yodeling adventures. Recordings, endless show dates, and television appearances followed for a decade before the fine folks at Pixar called and asked the quartet – by this time they had been joined by Joey the Cowpolka King – to sing a tune […]
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 StatesWe’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, OH. He has performed all over the country both solo and with multiple bands including touring with his band Fiddle Pie in New Zealand and […]
Community Dance: Charlotte Crittenden Calling w/ Paddy’s Return
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesPopular 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 back indoors! Come feel the warmth in the walls of generations past. We’re ready to get back to the joy of dancing to live music […]
Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesFor 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, with your family, or a friend. There is no pressure to dance, and there are always willing dance partners as folks switch throughout the evening. […]
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 StatesJoin 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 became the United States’ most important supplier of wild medicinal plants, including ginseng, to the markets of the world. It also follows the diggers into […]
Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesEnjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunset from the top of the mountain. Your event ticket includes an entire day’s access to Grandfather Mountain, with regular park hours being 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails close at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., all sunset eventgoers […]
Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesFor 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, with your family, or a friend. There is no pressure to dance, and there are always willing dance partners as folks switch throughout the evening. […]
The Allen Boys Sacred Steel Band
Historic Earle Theatre 142 North Main Street , Mount Airy, NC, United StatesThe 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 Steel band. Combining the sounds of gospel with blues, rock, and country, The Allen Boys are North Carolina’s only touring Sacred Steel band.
Community Dance with Phil Jamison and Rabbit Roundup
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesPhil 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 Hamer-Light on bass, and Phil Jamison calling. For more info about the artist, visit philjamison.com . The Saturday Night Community Dance is back indoors! Come […]
Dance & Social with Jane Rothfield and Allan Carr and House Caller
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesAward 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! Allan (from Aberdeen, Scotland) grew up surrounded by the rich traditional music of the Northeast of Scotland and is one of the finest singers from […]
Cherokee Heritage: Studying Indigenous Land
Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United StatesArchaeologists Dr. Brett Riggs & Dr. Jane Eastman from Western Carolina University will present a program on their studies at Watauga Mound in Macon County and at Spikebuck/Quanassee in Hayesville.
