Dairy Processing 101 with Mary Cutter
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesIn this workshop we'll do a deep dive into the basics of processing raw(unpasteurized and non-homogenized) milk from the farm to the kitchen. This class will give you the foundational knowledge to process milk at home to make some of your favorite grocery store dairy products like butter, yogurt, and fresh cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella. […]
Saturdays on Pine Concert Series: The HC Oakes Band
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Pine Street, Highlands, North Carolina, United StatesThe HC Oakes Band covers songs by Tom Petty, Delbert McClinton, The Rolling Stones, Eagles, Allman Brothers, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers and many more.
Summer Concert at Brasstown Community Center with Jimmy Wilson & Friends
Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesJimmy and his friends all love bluegrass music and have played most of their lives. Jimmy and Daniel Wilson (father and son) were part of the Wilson Family Band for many years and both live in Brasstown, NC. Greg Fleming of Otto, NC has been playing bluegrass mandolin since 1996 and is an accomplished player. […]
Creation Class: Painted Coffee Mugs
Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United Statesou 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 StatesClass 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 StatesOffering 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 StatesVisit 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.
An Appalachian Evening with Dale Ann Bradley
Dale Ann Bradley is an internationally recognized bluegrass artist with 2 Grammy nominations and 6 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association for Best Female Vocalist. Having performed at the famed Grand Ole Opry and been inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Dale Ann has no shortage of recognition for her work in the […]
Pervasive Vine Ribbed Basket Weaving with Nancy Basket
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesUsing more prolific naturals, such as Wisteria, Virginia Creeper, English Ivy, Grape Vine and split Kudzu vines to weave a small ribbed basket. Nancy Basket takes her name from the work she does and a Cherokee grandmother long ago, Margaret Basket. She’s made vessels from natural materials for more than 40 years. Expect serious humor, […]
Eastern Festival Orchestra with Béla Fleck
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesExperience 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 […]
Bluegrass and Brass: Mountain Home Music July 4 Celebration
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Councill Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThis show will be an evening of excellent renditions of songs popular in both musical genres as each group is given the chance plays some standards from their respective music styles, but what makes the concert special is when they combine their efforts. Joe Shannon once described the concert this way – “When they team […]
2024 Summer Tracks: Hustle Souls
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesWith 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 […]
