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  • Creation Class: Painted Coffee Mugs

    Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

    ou will choose two coffee mugs. Then, artist, Barbara Brook, will guide you through various techniques to help you design and paint unique, personalized coffee mugs that you will cherish for years to come. All materials will be provided for you.

  • Creation Class: Naturally Dyed Bandannas

    Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

    Class Objectives:  In this workshop, participants will experience the magic of natural dyes, creating two one-of-a-kind dyed bandannas. Class Description: Participants will experiment with basic tie-dye and shibori techniques to fold, roll, bind, or manipulate lightweight organic cotton bandannas. Multiple natural dye pots will be available, for different color options. The tied/bound bandannas will simmer for […]

  • Friday Night Live Concert Series: Johnny Webb Band

    Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United States

    Offering laid-back, yet seasoned, country music, the Johnny Webb Band performs selections spanning more than 50 years with a down home flavor.

  • Cowee Valley Pottery Festival

    Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United States

    Visit the Cowee Pottery School to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Come see live demonstrations, make your own pottery, and view and purchase ceramic art from the school's skilled potters.

  • Eastern Festival Orchestra with Béla Fleck

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

    Experience a night of groundbreaking musical fusion as the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra, under the baton of Gerard Schwarz, collaborates with 16-time Grammy-winning banjo master Béla Fleck. Béla will showcase his unique interpretation of Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” (which turns 100 this year!), seamlessly weaving his virtuosity with the orchestra accompanying him, followed by […]

  • 2024 Summer Tracks: Hustle Souls

    Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United States

    With their Retro-Soul, New Orleans Brass Music, and Americana blend, Hustle Souls brings energy and spontaneity to every venue they play. Bluestown Music described this five-piece, Asheville-based band as “intimate soul…with a Curtis Mayfield like warmth.” Music Connection Magazine listed them as one of the “Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands.” Balancing this jubilant […]

  • Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans

    Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

    The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans are entering their 68th year. This annual event celebrates the Scottish Clans' heritage in the region. Come out for traditional music, dancing, piping, and drumming. Competitions are held for highland athletics, including the hammer throw, caber toss, track and field, and more. Attend other ceremonies […]

  • Friday Night Live Concert Series: Silly Ridge

    Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United States

    Popular Highlands-based bluegrass band Silly Ridge incorporates an eclectic blend of Americana and folk into their music.

  • Top of the Grade Concert

    McCreery Park Smith Drive, Saluda, NC, United States

    Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals will perform at the Top of the Grade Concert series at 7 pm Friday, July 12 on the Ella Grace Mintz Stage in McCreery Park. This free community event is made possible through a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation. Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals make fun-loving, […]

  • Hendersonville Hoe-Down: Square Dancing & Old Timey Music for JAM Kids

    Sky Top Orchard 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Road, Flat Rock, NC, United States

    Join us for a fun summer evening of square dancing and old-timey music at the picturesque Sky Top Apple Orchard. JAM Kids will perform, and we'll also enjoy a good 'ole, traditional square dance and cake walk. All proceeds benefit the JAM Kids of Henderson County. Food and drinks will be availabe to purchase - […]

  • Summer Concert Series at Brasstown Community Center with Brush Fire

    Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    The last time this group performed for us was in 2018 – we are pleased to welcome them back! Brush Fire was founded in 1977 in Newnan, Ga. Their vocals and instrumental work, enthusiastic performances and varied repertoire keeps creating demand for their brand of bluegrass. Mike Fleming has played guitar with the group since […]

  • Brush Fire Concert

    The Brasstown Community Center is proud to welcome back Brush Fire on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 as part of our Summer Concert Series. Brush Fire was founded in 1977 in Newnan, Ga. Their vocals and instrumental work, enthusiastic performances and varied repertoire keeps creating demand for their brand of bluegrass. Mike Fleming has played guitar […]

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