When All God’s Children Get Together
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALIn the spirit of exploring great WNC writing and writers, we are reprising our popular LitCafe series with the multi-talented Ann Miller Woodford, author of When All God’s Children Get Together: A Celebration of the Lives and Music of African American People in Far Western North Carolina. Ann’s exhibit of the same name is currently on display through […]
Actively Aging Through Activism and Art
AARP NC Mountain Region, which successfully hosted webinars focused on racial equity and understanding last summer, will continue its social justice efforts in celebration of Black History Month by staging several free virtual events featuring African American historian, writer and artist Ann Miller Woodford in the coming weeks, the organization announced today. Woodford, who researched, […]
Haywood County Arts Council: ArtShare Exhibit & Sale
Haywood County Arts Council 86 N. Main Street PO Box 306, Waynesville, North Carolina, United StatesThis marks the 9th year of the ArtShare exhibit and sale. ArtShare is a showing of fine works of art which have been donated or consigned with the HCAC. The HCAC welcomes pieces from collectors who may be downsizing or changing decor, or who wish to consign estate items to benefit the arts in this […]
ASAP’s Virtual CSA Fair
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALASAP’s virtual CSA Fair is an opportunity to meet local farmers face-to-face (via Zoom) and learn more about their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs. CSA members receive a weekly box of fresh, locally grown produce or meats throughout the growing season. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with […]
Steep Canyon Rangers
The Grammy winners from Asheville, NC come to Boone for a live concert streamed from the stage of the Schaefer Center into your homes. Frequent collaborators with banjoist (and comedian) Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers are major players in the bluegrass/country and Americana scene today, with comparisons to The Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and […]
WNC History Lecture Series: Cherokee Mound and Village Sites
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALJoin us as Dr. Ben Steere of Western Carolina University presents research from his forthcoming book The Fire Yet Burns in These Great Mounds: Archaeology and Resilience in the Cherokee Heartland. Dr. Steere’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Dr. Ben Steere of WCU Dr. Steere says of his work: Mound and village sites like Kituwah, […]
A Magical Evening with Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons, a Grammy Award winning musician, singer-songwriter, and entertainer extraordinaire brings his phenomenal musical legacy to Western North Carolina. Carrying on the songster tradition, Flemons strives to mix traditional music forms with a contemporary approach, to create new sounds that will appeal to wider audiences. In his recent solo album Prospect Hill, Flemons drew […]
Concerts at the Rock: The Malpass Brothers & Carolina Blue
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesCarolina Blue is a Brevard, NC based band whose roots run deep in the tradition of Bill Monroe. The band was formed in 2007 after the release of the album Nothing So Blue by Bobby Powell and Tim Jones. Carolina Blue won the South Carolina state bluegrass championship at RenoFest in 2011. They also received […]
April Craft Market
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesEnjoy an OUTDOOR craft event at the Old Rock School Field. Our annual April Craft Market is moving outdoors! Over 50 vendors offering unique handmade items ranging from yard art to plants. Browse home décor, yard art, jewelry, handbags, candles, soaps...even goodies for your four-legged friends! All COVID-19 safety regulations will be in place, so […]
Naturalist Niche: Spring Wildflowers Walk at Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesWhat’s better than wildflowers to mark the beginning of spring? Hickory Nut Gorge comes alive as wildflowers emerge. Grab your camera and join a Park naturalist on this moderate hike. The journey will take you along the Hickory Nut Falls Trail and down the Four Seasons Trail, but you won’t have to hike back to […]
Mountain Area Storytellers: Stories on the Square
Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United States2021 Mountain Area Storytellers and CCCRA Present: FRESH AIR - Stories on the Square! Join us at the gazebo for an evening of storytelling, poetry and music.
Nature at Night Hike at Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesCome observe the Park under a shadow of darkness and watch as it comes alive. Join a Park naturalist as you hike along the Hickory Nut Falls trail, a moderate hike. You never know what nocturnal animals you may hear or see. You will want to bring a headlamp or flashlight, dress appropriately for the […]
