Education
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Pisgah National Forest & Brevard Pisgah Forest, NC, United StatesWhen the sun sets during summer, who knows what nocturnal creatures call the Pisgah National Forest home? From blue ghost fireflies, owls and coyotes to black bears and tree frogs, join us for a night of exploration as we search the forest for anything nocturnal! Guide and local naturalist Bryan Suson will talk about who […]
Guardians of Our Troubled Waters
Transylvania County Library 212 S Gaston Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesAward-winning film director David Weintraub’s latest documentary Guardians of Our Troubled Waters, tells the story of our early communities and their deep connections to their rivers and streams as a source of spiritual sustenance, as their lifeblood and as a critical component of their livelihood, how that changed during the industrial era when paper mills, tanneries […]
Step Back in History: Kingdom of the Happy Land
Saluda Presbyterian Church 54 Carolina Street, Saluda, NC, United StatesThe Historic Saluda Committee welcomes Ronnie Pepper as the guest speaker at the next Step Back in History program to be held on Saturday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of the Saluda Presbyterian Church, 54 Carolina Street, Saluda, NC. Join Pepper for a look back at the fascinating history of the Kingdom […]
Crafty Historian at Smith-McDowell House
Smith-McDowell House 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesCome join the Crafty Historian and try your hand at paper quilling. Quilling is the art of curling strips of paper into interesting designs. The craft got its name from from the way paper strips were curled around bird quills (a feather's center backbone). Colonial artists decorated candle holders and tea trays with pretty quilling. […]
Step Back in History Program Series
Saluda Public Library 44 W Main Street, Saluda, NC, United StatesThe Historic Saluda Committee will present on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Saluda Public Library the next program in their Step Back in History Series. James Metcalf will be presenting the story of early Saluda, focusing on history long before 1881 when Saluda became chartered as a town by the State […]
Cutting through the Noise: Harnessing the Power of Social Media
Join us for a free online workshop where you’ll find ideas and options for virtual opportunities for the music business. Expert panelists include International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award-winning artists who will share with participants what they’ve learned during the COVID-19 crisis. This workshop is offered via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook @blueridgemusictrails. Please register […]
Going Virtual: Tips and Techniques to Present Meaningful Streaming Events
Join us for a free online workshop where you’ll find ideas and options for virtual opportunities for the music business. Expert panelists include International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award-winning artists who will share with participants what they’ve learned during the COVID-19 crisis. This workshop is offered via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook @blueridgemusictrails. Please register […]
Sunflower Embroidery Workshop: A Virtual Event from the Vance Birthplace
Join us on Zoom for a virtual sewing circle! Before COVID-19, we planned to host a few Sewing Circle events at the Vance Birthplace this summer. Since we can’t hold these workshops in person, we are going to try it virtually! Join us on Zoom for an afternoon of hand embroidery. Using a design based […]
Necessity is the Mother of Invention: Adopting New Ways to Connect
Join us for a free online workshop where you’ll find ideas and options for virtual opportunities for the music business. Expert panelists include International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award-winning artists who will share with participants what they’ve learned during the COVID-19 crisis. This workshop is offered via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook @blueridgemusictrails. Please register […]
Student Artist Feature, Hannah Hagler
Appalachian State University Students are the heart of the Turchin Center. A team of outstanding student staff assist with gallery installations, education, safety and visitor services. This behind-the-scenes video features student Turchin Blazing Easels instructor and Art Education major Hannah Hagler, exploring her connection to the Turchin Center and how she is continuing to teach, […]
Visual Arts Exhibition: “Rain and the River” with Jacklyn St. Aubyn
At the heart of Jacklyn St. Aubyn’s teaching and studio work lies a desire to illuminate life through the process of seeing. According to the artist, “The moment I put brush to panel, a transformation takes place. The colors and shapes create a tactile song filled with rhythms and melodies. Objects and images express poetic […]
12th Annual Flock to the Rock
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesJoin us for one of Western North Carolina’s most popular annual events, Flock to the Rock. Originally created to help folks understand why Hickory Nut Gorge is such a premier birding location, this event has grown in size and popularity every year. You don’t have to be an avid birder to find something of interest […]
