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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 […]
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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 […]
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Winter Live Staking Workshop
Winter Live Staking Workshop
Join HCLT (Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust) and WATR (Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River) in live staking native plants in a disturbed riparian area. The practice of live staking is used widely in disturbed and eroded stream beds. Livestaking reintroduces live plant species for the purpose of stabilizing the stream bed and vegetating bare soil. Ken […]
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Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Kathi Littlejohn, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been telling Cherokee stories for more than 40 years at events, festivals, and schools. She has been leading Cherokee history tours for five years to historically and culturally significant places in Western North Carolina. She has produced four CDs of Cherokee stories: […]
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Photography Contest: People, Places & Things Unique to Clay County, NC
Start snapping pictures today! Open to all age groups! Submit your photos to Prints Plus 1124 NC 69 Hwy, Hayesville, NC! "Entry fee" is the cost of Prints Plus printing and framing your photo. (Approx. $15) ALL entries will be displayed in The Old Jail Museum for the 2025 Season, May through October 2025. Winners […]
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Photography Contest: People, Places & Things Unique to Clay County, NC
Start snapping pictures today! Open to all age groups! Submit your photos to Prints Plus 1124 NC 69 Hwy, Hayesville, NC! "Entry fee" is the cost of Prints Plus printing and framing your photo. (Approx. $15) ALL entries will be displayed in The Old Jail Museum for the 2025 Season, May through October 2025. Winners […]
Stories From the Storm – Writing Workshop
Stories From the Storm – Writing Workshop
Hurricane Helene roared through our region and blew apart our lives in ways both monumental and mundane. If you've struggled to put your experiences of Helene into words - and you'd really like to - this workshop is designed to help you tell your stories from the storm. Participants will work through guided writing exercises […]
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Opening Reception: An African American Art Expedition: Faces and Places
Opening Reception: An African American Art Expedition: Faces and Places
The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is thrilled to announce the opening reception for a specially curated exhibit featuring the works of celebrated visual artist and author Ann Miller Woodford. The event will take place on Thursday, March 7th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Haywood Handmade Gallery, located at 86 N Main […]
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Annual Madison County Native Tree Giveaway and Seed Swap
Annual Madison County Native Tree Giveaway and Seed Swap
Join us for our 3rd annual native tree giveaway and seed swap this Saturday 3/8 from 12-2pm at the Walnut Community Center (46 School Rd, Marshall, NC). This year we will be offering Persimmons, Native Pecans, Serviceberries and Hazelnuts. These are bare root trees so you need to be ready to plant them soon. Take […]
Olive’s Porch Community Workshop Days
Olive’s Porch Community Workshop Days
Join us for creativity and connection during our Community Workshop Days! These events are organized by Olive's Porch using the John C. Campbell Folk School main campus. Meant to provide access to specialized studios and equipment for local crafters and curious creatives alike. To ensure accessibility, we’ve implemented a sliding fee scale, making this opportunity […]
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Walking Wednesdays
Walking Wednesdays
This fall and winter, Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust will be holding bi-monthly hikes. Everyone is welcome to join these hikes, especially those who are interested in exploring the public access properties of Highlands and Cashiers. ​All hikes are easy-moderate, free, and open to all age groups. Brushy Face Preserve, 976 Brushy Face Rd, Highlands, […]
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Photography Contest: People, Places & Things Unique to Clay County, NC
Start snapping pictures today! Open to all age groups! Submit your photos to Prints Plus 1124 NC 69 Hwy, Hayesville, NC! "Entry fee" is the cost of Prints Plus printing and framing your photo. (Approx. $15) ALL entries will be displayed in The Old Jail Museum for the 2025 Season, May through October 2025. Winners […]
The Southern Highland Craft Guild Celebrates National Quilting Day
Saturday, March 15th, join us at the Folk Art Center for all things QUILTING! In honor of National Quilting Day, on the 15th, Jude Stuecker and Connie Brown will be demonstrating quilt-making skills in the lobby. Connie is also a quilt historian and AQS Quilt Appraiser. On March 13-15, a selection of antique and vintage […]
Stories From the Storm – Writing Workshop
Stories From the Storm – Writing Workshop
Hurricane Helene roared through our region and blew apart our lives in ways both monumental and mundane. If you've struggled to put your experiences of Helene into words - and you'd really like to - this workshop is designed to help you tell your stories from the storm. Participants will work through guided writing exercises […]
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Organic Growers School’s 2025 Spring Conference
Join the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, and sustainability advocates at Organic Growers School's (OGS) 2025 Spring Conference! This year’s theme, Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal, focuses on building stronger, more sustainable communities. Highlights include: 🌱 32+ workshops across 8 tracks (Gardening, Soils, Mushrooms, and more) 🌱 New tracks on off-grid systems, mutual aid, and […]
Historic Black Mountain Campus Tours at Lake Eden
Historic Black Mountain Campus Tours at Lake Eden
The Lake Eden Preserve will partner with Black Mountain College, offering regular walking tours of the iconic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, operated by BMC from 1941 to 1956. These two-hour tours will cover the historic lower campus buildings, including The Dining Hall, Lodges, The Quiet House, and The Studies Building, as well […]
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Organic Growers School’s 2025 Spring Conference
Join the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, and sustainability advocates at Organic Growers School's (OGS) 2025 Spring Conference! This year’s theme, Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal, focuses on building stronger, more sustainable communities. Highlights include: 🌱 32+ workshops across 8 tracks (Gardening, Soils, Mushrooms, and more) 🌱 New tracks on off-grid systems, mutual aid, and […]
Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market
Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market
Join us at White Horse for the Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market every Saturday from March 1st through April 12th from 10 am – 1 pm 🌻 Live music by Watkins. Local Produce. Artisan Goods.
Oskar Blues Outdoor Gear Yard Sale
Oskar Blues Outdoor Gear Yard Sale
Join us for Oskar Blues Brewery’s first annual Outdoor Gear Yard Sale on Saturday, March 15, 2025. 12pm – 5pm and live music kicking off at 6pm Make the most of this opportunity to score some cash for your pre-loved and gently used outdoor gear. This is also a great way for outdoor businesses to […]
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Organic Growers School’s 2025 Spring Conference
Join the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, and sustainability advocates at Organic Growers School's (OGS) 2025 Spring Conference! This year’s theme, Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal, focuses on building stronger, more sustainable communities. Highlights include: 🌱 32+ workshops across 8 tracks (Gardening, Soils, Mushrooms, and more) 🌱 New tracks on off-grid systems, mutual aid, and […]
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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.
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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 […]
Walking Wednesdays
Walking Wednesdays
This fall and winter, Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust will be holding bi-monthly hikes. Everyone is welcome to join these hikes, especially those who are interested in exploring the public access properties of Highlands and Cashiers. ​All hikes are easy-moderate, free, and open to all age groups. Brushy Face Preserve, 976 Brushy Face Rd, Highlands, […]
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Photography Contest: People, Places & Things Unique to Clay County, NC
Start snapping pictures today! Open to all age groups! Submit your photos to Prints Plus 1124 NC 69 Hwy, Hayesville, NC! "Entry fee" is the cost of Prints Plus printing and framing your photo. (Approx. $15) ALL entries will be displayed in The Old Jail Museum for the 2025 Season, May through October 2025. Winners […]
Stories From the Storm – Writing Workshop
Stories From the Storm – Writing Workshop
Hurricane Helene roared through our region and blew apart our lives in ways both monumental and mundane. If you've struggled to put your experiences of Helene into words - and you'd really like to - this workshop is designed to help you tell your stories from the storm. Participants will work through guided writing exercises […]
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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!
Birding Basics at Highlands Nature Center
Birding Basics at Highlands Nature Center
Have you always wanted to try bird watching? Or would you like tips for improving your bird identification skills? Join us for this program on Friday, March 21 at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room where Julie Thomson, Education Specialist at Highlands Nature Center, will teach you birding techniques and tips. All ages are […]
Community Carving Night
Community Carving Night
Third Fridays of the Month Richard Carter & Carolyn Anderson • 5-6 p.m. • Free! Every third Friday of the month, Olive's Porch hosts a community carving night. Learn how to carve your favorite domesticated and woodland creatures in the style of the Brasstown Carvers. This event is provided free-of-charge to the public through grant-funding […]
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Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market
Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market
Join us at White Horse for the Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market every Saturday from March 1st through April 12th from 10 am – 1 pm 🌻 Live music by Watkins. Local Produce. Artisan Goods.
Table Rock Storytelling Festival
Table Rock Storytelling Festival
Local legend, Michael Reno Harrell will kick things off on Saturday, March 22. The event will feature an exhibit of Michael’s artwork, including a meet the artist reception at 3; workshop at 4, and the concert will take place at 7. Concert tickets include the reception and the workshop. Three more events will take place in […]
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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 […]
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Photography Contest: People, Places & Things Unique to Clay County, NC
Start snapping pictures today! Open to all age groups! Submit your photos to Prints Plus 1124 NC 69 Hwy, Hayesville, NC! "Entry fee" is the cost of Prints Plus printing and framing your photo. (Approx. $15) ALL entries will be displayed in The Old Jail Museum for the 2025 Season, May through October 2025. Winners […]
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Rainbows and Ramps
At this community festival, savor a “taste of Cherokee” plate with fresh ramps, locally caught trout, potatoes, slaw and cornbread, dessert, and drink!
Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market
Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market
Join us at White Horse for the Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market every Saturday from March 1st through April 12th from 10 am – 1 pm 🌻 Live music by Watkins. Local Produce. Artisan Goods.
Second Gear Grand Opening
Second Gear Grand Opening
Celebrate both the coming of Spring, and the emerging regrowth of our beloved community and business after the flood this upcoming Saturday March 29th with Second Gear With our new location opening up early December, it at times felt more a race than a celebration... but now, with the weather warming up and our […]
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Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Join us in our newly opened gallery in Black Mountain on Friday, April 4th from 5 - 7pm for the opening reception of Memento of this Moment, a new exhibit by Robert G. Burch (as seen on Netflix's Blown Away). New sculptures feature wood from trees fallen, and stones moved during hurricane Helene. These works […]
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Photography Contest: People, Places & Things Unique to Clay County, NC
Start snapping pictures today! Open to all age groups! Submit your photos to Prints Plus 1124 NC 69 Hwy, Hayesville, NC! "Entry fee" is the cost of Prints Plus printing and framing your photo. (Approx. $15) ALL entries will be displayed in The Old Jail Museum for the 2025 Season, May through October 2025. Winners […]
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Join us in our newly opened gallery in Black Mountain on Friday, April 4th from 5 - 7pm for the opening reception of Memento of this Moment, a new exhibit by Robert G. Burch (as seen on Netflix's Blown Away). New sculptures feature wood from trees fallen, and stones moved during hurricane Helene. These works […]
MountainTrue Hurricane Recovery Panel and Discussion
MountainTrue Hurricane Recovery Panel and Discussion
Join MountainTrue and a panel of experts to discuss recovery in our area after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Panelists will address the impacts of natural disasters, what recovery means for our region and how the community can support these efforts. This event is free of charge, but if you feel moved to make a […]
Mothers of Mountain Music: the Blue Ridge and Beyond
Mothers of Mountain Music: the Blue Ridge and Beyond
Women are key figures in the history of Appalachia and its music. From the mothers of miners, pioneering women of bluegrass, and activists, the songs of women have long endured. Music sustains movements and carries stories throughout generations. By way of music, women brought the region’s issues to mainstream audiences through their songs. Giving a […]
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Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Join us in our newly opened gallery in Black Mountain on Friday, April 4th from 5 - 7pm for the opening reception of Memento of this Moment, a new exhibit by Robert G. Burch (as seen on Netflix's Blown Away). New sculptures feature wood from trees fallen, and stones moved during hurricane Helene. These works […]
Sustenance
Sustenance
Sustenance A collaborative community show benefitting two nonprofits: Bounty & Soul and Black Mountain Center for the Arts Art and food are essential forms of sustenance, nourishing both the creator and the consumer. This month’s group exhibition, Sustenance, encouraged artists to interpret sustenance broadly, whether as nourishment for the body, mind, or soul, or as the […]
Sustenance – Reception
Sustenance – Reception
Sustenance A collaborative community show benefitting two nonprofits: Bounty & Soul and Black Mountain Center for the Arts Sustenance will kick off with a free Opening Reception on April 4th from 5 to 6:30pm. Attendees will have a chance to meet the artists, mingle with representatives from both collaborating organizations, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. This […]
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Trail Day at NC Arboretum
Hike, bike or run to join us for Trail Day at the Arboretum! We’re kicking off the resumption of our popular Guided Trail Tours as we celebrate all things trails. Guests can choose to join a two-hour hike along the Carolina Mountain Trail and Creekside Trail or opt for a shorter, family-friendly stroll along a […]
Spring Sip & Shop at Historic Grovewood Gallery
Join us at Grovewood Gallery as we celebrate spring with two fun-filled days of demos, discounts, and wine, all happening on April 4 and 5 from 11am – 5pm. This annual event offers an opportunity to witness the magic of local artists as they showcase their skills, indulge in complimentary beverages, and pick up unique […]
Springfest Craft Show
Springfest Craft Show
The Burnsville Spring Fest Craft Show is here! Remember the date, April 5th at the Burnsville Town Center at 9am-3pm! Featuring one-of-a-kind gift items handmade by local crafters and artisans. Celebrate the arrival of Spring by shopping a wide variety of unique items such as paintings, quilted sheep, teddy bears, wooden bowls, stained glass, painted […]
2025 Hike Series: Kephart Prong Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
2025 Hike Series: Kephart Prong Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult (7/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free, though pre-registration is required Join Us for a Guided Hike at Great Smoky Mountain NP – Saturday, April 5th This trail offers a scenic and historically rich hike, leading to the Kephart Shelter. We’ll begin with a footbridge crossing […]
Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market
Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market
Join us at White Horse for the Black Mountain Tailgate Spring Market every Saturday from March 1st through April 12th from 10 am – 1 pm 🌻 Live music by Watkins. Local Produce. Artisan Goods.
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Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Kathi Littlejohn, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been telling Cherokee stories for more than 40 years at events, festivals, and schools. She has been leading Cherokee history tours for five years to historically and culturally significant places in Western North Carolina. She has produced four CDs of Cherokee stories: […]
