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The Museum of the Cherokee Indian Presents: Disruption Exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) opens Disruption, an art intervention of the Museum’s permanent exhibition. Featuring works by 36 enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and Cherokee Nation, Disruption is an artists’ response to the removal of funerary and culturally sensitive objects from public view. Located on the Qualla […]
Tapestry Weavers South presents Follow the Thread at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild opened its first Main Gallery exhibition of 2023 on Saturday, January 14. Featuring work by members of Tapestry Weavers South, Follow the Thread features a variety of woven art: geometric tapestry weavings, woven bowls and postcards, framed scenic textiles, and three dimensional faces. Walking through the exhibition of woven art invites […]
3 events,
Grandfather Mountain Now Hosting Hugh Morton Traveling Photo Exhibition
Grandfather Mountain, the nonprofit nature preserve owned and operated by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is proud to announce that it is hosting the Hugh Morton traveling photo exhibition in its Classroom in the Clouds through the spring. The traveling exhibition, entitled “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is provided courtesy of the University […]
4 events,
Friday Night Concerts: Fiddlers in the Round: Joe Burdock, Sarah Adams, Geraud Barralon
Friday Night Concerts: Fiddlers in the Round: Joe Burdock, Sarah Adams, Geraud Barralon
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, OH. He has performed all over the country both solo and with multiple bands including touring with his band Fiddle Pie in New Zealand and […]
4 events,
Community Dance: Charlotte Crittenden Calling w/ Paddy’s Return
Community Dance: Charlotte Crittenden Calling w/ Paddy’s Return
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 back indoors! Come feel the warmth in the walls of generations past. We’re ready to get back to the joy of dancing to live music […]
4 events,
Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller
Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller
For a low stakes sampling, pop by on Tuesday nights where community members and Folk School students learn the basics. “Community Tuesdays,” feature live music and dance opportunities. Come solo, with your family, or a friend. There is no pressure to dance, and there are always willing dance partners as folks switch throughout the evening. […]
4 events,
Root Diggers and Herb Gatherers: How Appalachia Helped Launch the Pharmaceutical Industry
Root Diggers and Herb Gatherers: How Appalachia Helped Launch the Pharmaceutical Industry
Join author Luke Manget as he discusses his book, Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia (University of Kentucky Press, 2022). The book investigates how and why the Appalachian region became the United States’ most important supplier of wild medicinal plants, including ginseng, to the markets of the world. It also follows the diggers into […]
4 events,
Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunset from the top of the mountain. Your event ticket includes an entire day’s access to Grandfather Mountain, with regular park hours being 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails close at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., all sunset eventgoers […]
4 events,
Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller
Community Tuesdays: Dance & Social with House Band & Caller
For a low stakes sampling, pop by on Tuesday nights where community members and Folk School students learn the basics. “Community Tuesdays,” feature live music and dance opportunities. Come solo, with your family, or a friend. There is no pressure to dance, and there are always willing dance partners as folks switch throughout the evening. […]
4 events,
The Allen Boys Sacred Steel Band
The Allen Boys Sacred Steel Band
The Allen Boys of Mount Airy, NC, are sacred steel ambassadors. Mixing the sounds of gospel with blues, rock, and country, The Allen Boys are North Carolina’s only touring Sacred Steel band. Combining the sounds of gospel with blues, rock, and country, The Allen Boys are North Carolina’s only touring Sacred Steel band.
4 events,
Community Dance with Phil Jamison and Rabbit Roundup
Community Dance with Phil Jamison and Rabbit Roundup
Phil Jamison brings Warren Wilson student ensemble Rabbit Roundup for fun filled night of mountain music. Featuring Sophie Moeckel on fiddle, Jamie Shelor on fiddle, Hope Schwen on guitar, Sam Hamer-Light on bass, and Phil Jamison calling. For more info about the artist, visit philjamison.com . The Saturday Night Community Dance is back indoors! Come […]
4 events,
Dance & Social with Jane Rothfield and Allan Carr and House Caller
Dance & Social with Jane Rothfield and Allan Carr and House Caller
Award winning fiddler Janie Rothfield and husband Scottish singer and guitarist Allan Carr have been playing and recording their unique blend of Celtic and Appalachian music for over 40 years! Allan (from Aberdeen, Scotland) grew up surrounded by the rich traditional music of the Northeast of Scotland and is one of the finest singers from […]
5 events,
Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Exhibit
Emily Clare’s exhibition will call attention to native plants that are essential in our ecosystem, and under extraordinary pressure. The series will include abstract works of native, non native, and exotic invasive species. Emily’s process includes transferring elements of plant life onto paper, and showing aspects of those elements that are easily missed when viewed […]
Cherokee Heritage: Studying Indigenous Land
Cherokee Heritage: Studying Indigenous Land
Archaeologists Dr. Brett Riggs & Dr. Jane Eastman from Western Carolina University will present a program on their studies at Watauga Mound in Macon County and at Spikebuck/Quanassee in Hayesville.
