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
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee
Week 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 […]
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 […]
Christmas Wonderland
Enjoy the annual tradition of a hayride through the lights and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. This family-friendly experience has been a huge hit since our first year. Check the website for hours.
Christmas Wonderland
Enjoy the annual tradition of a hayride through the lights and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. This family-friendly experience has been a huge hit since our first year. Check the website for hours.
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 […]
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 Wonderland
Enjoy the annual tradition of a hayride through the lights and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. This family-friendly experience has been a huge hit since our first year. Check the website for hours.
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 Wonderland
Enjoy the annual tradition of a hayride through the lights and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. This family-friendly experience has been a huge hit since our first year. Check the website for hours.
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 Wonderland
Enjoy the annual tradition of a hayride through the lights and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. This family-friendly experience has been a huge hit since our first year. Check the website for hours.
Community Song Circle: Holiday Carols
Monthly evening singings at 7pm (many 1st Mondays) are led by a rotating cast of instructors and local hosts. Copies of the Folk School Song Book, song swapping, and home copied lyric sheets are used by leaders sharing common songs to sing along.
Bill Mattocks Blues
Power House Vocals and Harmonica Bill Mattocks, backed up by longtime Blues Guitarist Howie Johnson, Ace Keyboardist Kevin Sanders, Veteran Bassist Charlie Wilkinson and Asheville’s favorite Drummer and Cartoonist David Cohen.
Open Mic Night @ Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center
Open Mic Night held every 2nd Friday of each month, 6-8 pm.
Holiday Markets at White Horse Black Mountain
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate together as a community. Support our local vendors with gifts for you and your loved ones. Live Music, special bar offerings and visits from Santa! Market Dates: Dec 6th, 7th, 14th & 21st
December Gathering of Harp and Story – BONUS SHOW
Due to popular demand, Martha Geouge Hill and Cynthia Geouge Davis added another performance of their 'December Gathering of Harp and Story.' The 2pm show sold out quickly but tickets are available now for the added 7pm performance! Sit back and get ready for an afternoon of Classy and Sassy as Martha Geouge Hill, Celtic […]
