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The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain and demonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public. Visitors will have […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The Museum of the Cherokee People is pleased to announce the opening of sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, an exhibition that illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience. Featuring objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s […]
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
3 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
3 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
3 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
4 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
SAHC Hike Series: Bailey Mountain Preserve
SAHC Hike Series: Bailey Mountain Preserve
Explore the stunning Bailey Mountain Preserve with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) on a guided hike through this beautiful 250-acre protected area. Bailey Mountain, the highest peak visible from Mars Hill, is a significant landmark both historically and culturally, especially for Mars Hill University. The Preserve is open to the public and offers […]
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
3 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
William Holland Thomas: A New Perspective and a History Retold
William Holland Thomas: A New Perspective and a History Retold
Jones-Bowman Fellow and former MotCP intern Avery Maples (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) presents William Holland Thomas: A New Perspective and a History Retold at Museum of the Cherokee People. In conversation with his great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Avery Thomas and historian and professor Kirk Savage, attendees will learn about new research on William Holland Thomas from […]
3 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Open Mic Night @ Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center
Open Mic Night @ Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center
Open Mic Night held every 2nd Friday of each month, 6-8 pm.
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
3 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
SAHC Hike Series: Community Farm Tour
SAHC Hike Series: Community Farm Tour
Put on your hiking boots, grab your trekking poles, and join us for an unforgettable guided hike along The Discovery Trail, hosted by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. This 2.5-mile loop will take you through the beautiful forests and open fields of our 140-acre Community Farm in Alexander, NC. Along the trail, you may spot […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
4 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Artist Morning Meetup – Haywood County Arts Council
Artist Morning Meetup – Haywood County Arts Council
Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, Haywood County Arts Council members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
Sit and Stitch – High Country Fiber Meet Up
Sit and Stitch – High Country Fiber Meet Up
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones. Ready to start a new project? Why not try some winter weather items for folks heavily affected by the storm? Sit and Stitch will meet the first Saturday & third Friday of every month. Admission […]
4 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Machine Sewing for Beginners with Ramona Shepard
Machine Sewing for Beginners with Ramona Shepard
Join Ramona Shepard at the McDowell Arts Council Association four weekends in a row to learn the basics of machine sewing! You'll be able to make 3-5 different projects: Drawstring bag Half moon cosmetics bag Pleated zipper pouch Cutlery/brush roll (depending on fabric used) Fabric basket Registration is required. $250 per person for 4 sessions• […]
BMCA Instructors Concert
BMCA Instructors Concert
The BMCA instructors are back for another performance! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts rings in the new year with our annual Instructors Concert on Saturday, January 18 at 7pm. BMCA is blessed to work with many wonderful professional musicians through our Junior Appalachian Musicians program and private lessons. We love to highlight their […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
2 events,
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
2 events,
Schoolhouse Fiber Friends at Stecoah
Schoolhouse Fiber Friends at Stecoah
Crocheters, spinners, knitters, seamstresses, and fiber enthusiasts of all fields are invited. If you get a thrill from thread, yarn, or wool, Schoolhouse Fiber Friends is for you. Bring your Works-in-Progress, Yarn Hauls, and Finished Show-and-Tell Pieces. Meets in the Textile Studio.
2 events,
Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
Polk County’s Office of Agricultural Economic Development hosts a monthly Friends of Agriculture Breakfast for our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts. The Friends of Agriculture Breakfast is a free event that features a delicious local food breakfast and an educational speaker on areas of interest to our agricultural community. The Friends of Agriculture […]
2 events,
Machine Sewing for Beginners with Ramona Shepard
Machine Sewing for Beginners with Ramona Shepard
Join Ramona Shepard at the McDowell Arts Council Association four weekends in a row to learn the basics of machine sewing! You'll be able to make 3-5 different projects: Drawstring bag Half moon cosmetics bag Pleated zipper pouch Cutlery/brush roll (depending on fabric used) Fabric basket Registration is required. $250 per person for 4 sessions• […]
3 events,
“Coldest Day of the Year” at Elk Hollow Preserve
“Coldest Day of the Year” at Elk Hollow Preserve
Distance: 2 mile Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (6/10), This includes steep inclines and slippery surfaces. Come enjoy a delightful walk through the Elk Hollow Preserve along the Everett J. Bowman Memorial Trail during our Coldest Day of the Year Hike! This scenic route will guide us through stunning forests of oaks, maples, and beech trees, as […]
Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids
Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids
Chimney Rock State Park Wildlife Programs for Kids 4th Tuesdays @ 4pm Columbus Library January 28: Radical Raptors – Learn about birds of prey, understand the role they play in our ecosystem, and discover how we can help protect them. Meet special winged ambassadors and hear about what makes them unique among our native species. February […]
2 events,
A Turnpike Sunset by Tom Godleski
A Turnpike Sunset by Tom Godleski
Tom Godleski has written local legends into songs and turned family stories into scripts. Turnpike Sunset is about a group of 19th century drovers who are sitting around a campfire, telling stories, singing, and talking about trials and tribulation of life on the drover’s road. The road itself was called The Buncombe Turnpike, and was […]
6 events,
The Art of Fiber and Textiles
The Art League is proud to present “The Art of Fiber and Textiles,” an exhibition that showcases the innovative spirit and enduring traditions of these versatile mediums.
2025 Agroforestry Workshop: Pruning our Silvopasture Project
2025 Agroforestry Workshop: Pruning our Silvopasture Project
We will explore the science and strategies behind pruning trees and shrubs for agroforestry systems. The class will discuss the botany of pruning and strategies for silvopasture, alley cropping, food forests, windbreaks, and riparian buffers. We will discuss the differences in pruning for fruit, nut, timber, fodder and mulch production. Participants will leave understanding how […]
Machine Sewing for Beginners with Ramona Shepard
Machine Sewing for Beginners with Ramona Shepard
Join Ramona Shepard at the McDowell Arts Council Association four weekends in a row to learn the basics of machine sewing! You'll be able to make 3-5 different projects: Drawstring bag Half moon cosmetics bag Pleated zipper pouch Cutlery/brush roll (depending on fabric used) Fabric basket Registration is required. $250 per person for 4 sessions• […]
Asheville Community Square Dance
Asheville Community Square Dance
Dance Band: Jenny Run Away (Patrick Sawyer, Emma Rast, Nick Coker, Daniel Ullom & Anna Whalen) Host Caller: Phil Jamison Community callers are welcome to call a dance! Old-Time Jam Leader: TBD Food Truck: Appalachian Chic Flatfoot Lessons Before the Dance! Flatfooting is an Appalachian percussive dance that shares its history and steps with […]
5 events,
Riverbank Stabilization and Mycorestoration Workshop
Riverbank Stabilization and Mycorestoration Workshop
Get hands on experience while learning about stabilizing eroding streambanks and outdoor mushroom cultivation. This workshop will be led by:John Henry Nelson of Stone and Spade, a small, local stream restoration company with extensive experience in Madison County Rodney Webb of Appalachia Fungorum, a sustainable mushroom grower and forager in Madison County Blannahassett Island is […]
Chimney Rock’s 20th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
Chimney Rock’s 20th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
It’s our favorite day of the year! While Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park remains closed due to Hurricane Helene, our beloved Groundhog Day tradition continues, thanks to a generous partnership with Tryon International Equestrian Center. Groundhog Day 2025 Schedule 12-2pm: Arrive early at Tryon International and enjoy family-friendly activities as we await Tater’s big prediction, […]
A Turnpike Sunset by Tom Godleski
A Turnpike Sunset by Tom Godleski
Tom Godleski has written local legends into songs and turned family stories into scripts. Turnpike Sunset is about a group of 19th century drovers who are sitting around a campfire, telling stories, singing, and talking about trials and tribulation of life on the drover’s road. The road itself was called The Buncombe Turnpike, and was […]
