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 […]
Keeper of the Flame
Nina Simone Plaza 54 Trade Street, Tryon, NC, United StatesKeeper of the Flame is a free concert celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Nina Simone Sculpture and the completion of the Nina Simone Plaza. Featured bands include The Firecracker Jazz band and Daryl Ryce. This is a free event and you should bring a chair, a cooler, and a friend.
Hayesville Mayor’s Yard Sale
Hayesville Town Square 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United StatesCCCRA and the Historic Courthouse/Beal Center are pleased to take part in the Hayesville Mayor's Yard Sale on Saturday, May 15th, 8am-1pm. Treasures & Treats We've gathered a truckload of great, gently-used kitchen tools & housewares, linens & bedding, garden & yard tools, artwork & decorative pieces, and much, much more! Local "top chefs" have donated yummy baked goods, too! Homemade Sour […]
Summer Concert Series at Cowee School – Mountain Heart
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesMountain Heart is the band that has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played. The band's name has been synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic music circles since the group's creation. Widely known throughout the music industry for continually redefining the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has gained legions […]
Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour
Downtown Hendersonville Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesHendersonville’s garden extravaganza on Memorial Day weekend has exciting plans for this year’s edition thanks to a successful pivot a year ago. Last May, the event was renamed Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour and shifted from a downtown gathering to a countryside tour of nurseries and orchards. Brought about by the pandemic, the change […]
