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Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike

Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

The trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join a naturalist and learn what […]

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades

Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Traditional country and rock, clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, mountain dancing 100% of proceeds go to FCCA in supporting […]

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas

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

The holidays truly become a family affair when married duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy — two of the globes best and brightest fiddle players — invite their children onstage […]

Candlelight Christmas at Historic Johnson Farm

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United States

Candlelight Christmas tours will be held December 2 and 3. Five tours will be offered each evening, at 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15 and 8:00 PM. Visitors will take part in […]

Christmas Craft Market

The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United States

Join us for our 7th annual Christmas Makers Market! Our halls will be filled with 30+ local vendors selling unique gifts, custom home décor, sweet treats, one-of-a-kind jewelry and so […]

Bluegrass at the Rock: Steve Dilling & Sideline

Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States

"Steve Dilling and Skip Cherryholmes are joined by Jamie Harper, Nick Goad, Andy Buckner, and Kyle Windbeck. Each with a commitment to working as one unit to deliver high-energy, innovative, […]

Appalachian Christmas and Tinsel Trail at Shelton House

Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

The Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will once again conclude their events for our 41st year in a magical way.  On Sunday, December 5, we […]

Christmas with the Embers featuring Craig Woolard

Andy Griffith Playhouse Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

The Embers - Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Feel Good Music. Regularly boasting an average of 225 shows per year, with numerous shows in Mount Airy including their annual […]

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades

Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Traditional country and rock, clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, mountain dancing 100% of proceeds go to FCCA in supporting […]

Riders in the Sky at The Historic Earle Theatre

Historic Earle Theatre Rockford Street, Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States

The 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 […]

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 […]

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