2nd Annual Steve Sutton Memorial – Folkmoot Center
Queen Auditorium, Folkmoot Center Hazelwood School, 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesWhen Haywood County native and stellar banjo player Steve Sutton died unexpectedly in 2017, he left a legacy of great music and great mentoring. His career had carried him to stages around the world, including a stint on the Grand Ole Opry, and he won many awards, including multiple Grammy nominations. At home, he was […]
Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour
Garden Jubilee, a fixture on Hendersonville’s Main Street for a quarter century, moves to the countryside this year to avoid large crowds gathering downtown. The 2020 version, renamed Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour, takes place over four days, Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. In lieu of a street festival, people will venture […]
White Squirrel Festival
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesIn Brevard, We Celebrate Our White Squirrel Population! Featuring two-and-a-half days of great live music, crafts, and food, the White Squirrel Festival in Downtown Brevard, NC is the perfect way to experience everything this charming mountain community has to offer. Best of all it’s FREE! It has earned the reputation for showcasing many undiscovered artists […]
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St , Boone, North Carolina, United StatesJason Isbell and the 400 Unit open the 36th season of An Appalachian Summer Festival on Sunday, June 28 at 8pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. The summer stop is part of the highly anticipated national tour behind the group’s newest album, Reunions (to be released May 15). As such, the festival […]
Blue Ridge Craft Trails Month in Hendersonville Area
Hendersonville, North CarolinaThe best of traditional and contemporary craft is just a trail away during Blue Ridge Craft Trails Month this July in Henderson County. Three distinct trails guide visitors through the towns of Hendersonville and Flat Rock, and into the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside, showcasing nationally renowned artists in their studios and galleries. The […]
A Walk with the Curator
Join Turchin Center Curator and Creative Director Mary Anne Redding for a fascinating walking tour through the six Turchin Center galleries, highlighting four new exhibitions! The exhibitions feature a blend of contemporary work by nationally and internationally renowned artists that tell stories and provide a voice to often unheard perspectives on current and historical issues. […]
Friday Night Concert on the Square – The Elderly Brothers
Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United StatesBring your favorite lawn chair, your sweetheart and family, and come out for our FREE summer concerts on the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Hayesville! No registration or tickets required! Red Bucket Donations appreciated. Food and beverage service available at 6pm and music gets underway at 7pm. Learn more about the Elderly Brothers at: http://www.elderbro.com/
Raising the Curtain: An Inside Look at the Schaefer Center
Festival audiences often voice their curiosity about how App Summer comes together each season. Join the festival staff for a “behind the scenes” tour of the Schaefer Center (including a peek backstage) and a slew of pop-up home offices, a glimpse into the specialized roles of the festival staff, and a journey through the virtual […]
23rd Annual Cherokee Voices Festival
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesDemonstrations, Encampments, Vendors, Cherokee Food, Cherokee Youth, Dances, Singing
Sunflower Embroidery Workshop: A Virtual Event from the Vance Birthplace
Join us on Zoom for a virtual sewing circle! Before COVID-19, we planned to host a few Sewing Circle events at the Vance Birthplace this summer. Since we can’t hold these workshops in person, we are going to try it virtually! Join us on Zoom for an afternoon of hand embroidery. Using a design based […]
On These Walls: An Inside Look at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Join us for a fun and informative journey through the Turchin Center, featuring areas of the building that aren’t generally open to the public and informal chats with the staff as they engage in preparations for the exhibition, education and outreach programming that defines the center’s mission. Available via YouTube, Facebook, appsummer.org
Necessity is the Mother of Invention: Adopting New Ways to Connect
Join us for a free online workshop where you’ll find ideas and options for virtual opportunities for the music business. Expert panelists include International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award-winning artists who will share with participants what they’ve learned during the COVID-19 crisis. This workshop is offered via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook @blueridgemusictrails. Please register […]
