Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson
John W. Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center WCU, 199 Centennial Drive, CullowheeThe Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, AshevilleDavid Collins: Birds Through a Camera’s Lens Opening Reception
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center 226 E. Main Street, YadkinvilleShadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, CullowheeNext Level Throwing with Dottie Baker
Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts 9710 NC Highway 194, Lansingsov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, CherokeeWeek of Events
Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson
The WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center is delighted to announce its recent exhibition Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson, which opened August 8, 2023, and was initially set to close December 8, 2023, will now be open until June 28, 2024. It is the Museum’s hope that […]
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 […]
Farm Tours at Rare Bird Farm
Every Friday at 3pm April - October we host farm tours for pre-paid registrants. Someone will show you around the farm, introduce you to the animals, give you a history and update on the farm, it’s buildings and structures, what we’re growing and what grows here naturally. We orient you with a map, have fresh […]
David Collins: Birds Through a Camera’s Lens Opening Reception
An exhibit by bird photographer David Collins featuring original bird photographs from the Americas printed on metal panels using a HD sublimation process. Presented in partnership with the Yadkin Arts Council and Audubon NC. Photos will be available for sale and proceeds will benefit these organizations. About the Artist: David Collins, MD retired from medical practice […]
Murphy First Friday Art Walk
Murphy First Friday Art Walk, every month May through December, downtown Murphy, NC, 5-8pm. Arts and crafts vendors along the sidewalks, live music on the Square and in many shops and restaurants, crafts for kids, and tons of fun for the whole family! Rain or shine, free to attend and free for vendors. See our […]
Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story
The Cowee 19 were nineteen men who drowned near Dillsboro NC in 1882. They were building the Cowee train tunnel on the Murphy Branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad. The state considered their death an accident, but their placement in the convict lease system was intentional. Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story is an […]
Next Level Throwing with Dottie Baker
In this class we will start with where you are in your throwing journey and go to the next level. If your goal is to make pots you like better than the ones you are making now, this is the place to be. We will work on technical skills, but also on good form and […]
Glazing the Cloisonné Way with Marina Bosetti
Are you looking to explore your artistic side and learn a new skill while having fun? Look no further than the Glazing the Cloisonné Way workshop. You'll discover how to transform internet images into original drawings and then use them to make beautiful ceramic tiles using the cuerda seca glaze technique. This workshop is suitable […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Curtis Blackwell Band
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Curtis Blackwell Band
Since forming the band with Sam Cobb and others in 1960, Curtis Blackwell has led Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys and been honored in the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.
2024 Summer Tracks: Maya de Vitry Band
2024 Summer Tracks: Maya de Vitry Band
With a voice that transcends genre and works that NPR describes as “the perfect soundtrack for uncorking that emotion and (defiantly) loving life again,” Maya de Vitry has produced three acclaimed full-length albums—2019’s Adaptations, 2020’s How to Break a Fall, and 2022’s Violet Light. As she’s toured the world with her band—featuring Joel Timmons (acoustic […]
Take a Stab at Sashiko Embroidery
Take a Stab at Sashiko Embroidery
Take a stab at Sashiko embroidery and show off your work with this simple little Envelope Pouch. Sashiko literally means ‘little stabs’ and is a traditional embroidery style in which geometric patterns are reproduced in white thread contrasted on a dark fabric. The stitches are simple running stitches – the perfect project for beginners who […]
Dairy Processing 101 with Mary Cutter
Dairy Processing 101 with Mary Cutter
In this workshop we'll do a deep dive into the basics of processing raw(unpasteurized and non-homogenized) milk from the farm to the kitchen. This class will give you the foundational knowledge to process milk at home to make some of your favorite grocery store dairy products like butter, yogurt, and fresh cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella. […]
Saturdays on Pine Concert Series: The HC Oakes Band
Saturdays on Pine Concert Series: The HC Oakes Band
The HC Oakes Band covers songs by Tom Petty, Delbert McClinton, The Rolling Stones, Eagles, Allman Brothers, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers and many more.
Summer Concert at Brasstown Community Center with Jimmy Wilson & Friends
Summer Concert at Brasstown Community Center with Jimmy Wilson & Friends
Jimmy and his friends all love bluegrass music and have played most of their lives. Jimmy and Daniel Wilson (father and son) were part of the Wilson Family Band for many years and both live in Brasstown, NC. Greg Fleming of Otto, NC has been playing bluegrass mandolin since 1996 and is an accomplished player. […]
Kelley & The Cowboys
Kelley & The Cowboys
The Yadkin Arts Council will welcome Kelley & The Cowboys to the Willingham Theater on Saturday, June 22nd at 7:30pm. “If you love real country music, the kind they used to make in the heyday of classic country, you are in for a treat! Kelley has been called “more Patsy Cline than Patsy Cline” by The […]