The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville
Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, Cullowhee
Next Level Throwing with Dottie Baker
Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts 9710 NC Highway 194, Lansing
sov·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
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 […]
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 […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans
The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans are entering their 68th year. This annual event celebrates the Scottish Clans' heritage in the region. Come out for traditional music, dancing, piping, and drumming. Competitions are held for highland athletics, including the hammer throw, caber toss, track and field, and more. Attend other ceremonies […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans
The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans are entering their 68th year. This annual event celebrates the Scottish Clans' heritage in the region. Come out for traditional music, dancing, piping, and drumming. Competitions are held for highland athletics, including the hammer throw, caber toss, track and field, and more. Attend other ceremonies […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans
The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans are entering their 68th year. This annual event celebrates the Scottish Clans' heritage in the region. Come out for traditional music, dancing, piping, and drumming. Competitions are held for highland athletics, including the hammer throw, caber toss, track and field, and more. Attend other ceremonies […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans
The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans are entering their 68th year. This annual event celebrates the Scottish Clans' heritage in the region. Come out for traditional music, dancing, piping, and drumming. Competitions are held for highland athletics, including the hammer throw, caber toss, track and field, and more. Attend other ceremonies […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans
The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans are entering their 68th year. This annual event celebrates the Scottish Clans' heritage in the region. Come out for traditional music, dancing, piping, and drumming. Competitions are held for highland athletics, including the hammer throw, caber toss, track and field, and more. Attend other ceremonies […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Silly Ridge
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Silly Ridge
Popular Highlands-based bluegrass band Silly Ridge incorporates an eclectic blend of Americana and folk into their music.
Top of the Grade Concert
Top of the Grade Concert
Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals will perform at the Top of the Grade Concert series at 7 pm Friday, July 12 on the Ella Grace Mintz Stage in McCreery Park. This free community event is made possible through a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation. Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals make fun-loving, […]
Triangle Weaving Class
Triangle Weaving Class
Wrap yourself in comfort with a soft alpaca wool garment, beautifully woven by you. In this class, instructor Linda Thompson provides you with a loom to keep, 2 skeins of locally-sourced Alpaca yarn, an instruction booklet with patterns, and a full day professional instruction. You will have the necessary tools to add triangle weaving to […]
Heartwood Gallery Meet the Artist at the Saluda Art Stroll
Heartwood Gallery Meet the Artist at the Saluda Art Stroll
The newly formed Saluda Art Alliance is sponsoring Saluda Art Strolls on the second Saturday of each month of the 2024 season. Come stroll downtown and visit the many shops and studios, view the art each has to offer and be treated to light refreshments. The fourth Saluda Art Stroll is Saturday, July 13th, 4-6pm. […]
Hendersonville Hoe-Down: Square Dancing & Old Timey Music for JAM Kids
Hendersonville Hoe-Down: Square Dancing & Old Timey Music for JAM Kids
Join us for a fun summer evening of square dancing and old-timey music at the picturesque Sky Top Apple Orchard. JAM Kids will perform, and we'll also enjoy a good 'ole, traditional square dance and cake walk. All proceeds benefit the JAM Kids of Henderson County. Food and drinks will be availabe to purchase - […]
Summer Concert Series at Brasstown Community Center with Brush Fire
Summer Concert Series at Brasstown Community Center with Brush Fire
The last time this group performed for us was in 2018 – we are pleased to welcome them back! Brush Fire was founded in 1977 in Newnan, Ga. Their vocals and instrumental work, enthusiastic performances and varied repertoire keeps creating demand for their brand of bluegrass. Mike Fleming has played guitar with the group since […]
Brush Fire Concert
Brush Fire Concert
The Brasstown Community Center is proud to welcome back Brush Fire on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 as part of our Summer Concert Series. Brush Fire was founded in 1977 in Newnan, Ga. Their vocals and instrumental work, enthusiastic performances and varied repertoire keeps creating demand for their brand of bluegrass. Mike Fleming has played guitar […]
Shindig on the Green
Shindig on the Green
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2024 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
An Appalachian Evening with Rick Faris
An Appalachian Evening with Rick Faris
Rick Faris was born to play music. Growing up in the award winning Faris Family Bluegrass Band. Rick next joined Special Consensus. In September 2018, Rick signed on with Dark Shadow Recording as a solo artist. Rick started writing songs and selecting the right personnel that could handle anything. With watertight harmony singers and mind-blowing pickers, […]
