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Community Dance with Phil Jamison and Rabbit Roundup

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Phil Jamison brings Warren Wilson student ensemble Rabbit Roundup for fun filled night of mountain music. Featuring Sophie Moeckel on fiddle, Jamie Shelor on fiddle, Hope Schwen on guitar, Sam Hamer-Light on bass, and Phil Jamison calling. For more info about the artist, visit philjamison.com .  The Saturday Night Community Dance is back indoors! Come […]

Dance & Social with Jane Rothfield and Allan Carr and House Caller

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Award winning fiddler Janie Rothfield and husband Scottish singer and guitarist Allan Carr have been playing and recording their unique blend of Celtic and Appalachian music for over 40 years!  Allan (from Aberdeen, Scotland) grew up surrounded by the rich traditional music of the Northeast of Scotland and is one of the finest singers from […]

The Morris Family Band (Irish)

Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at The Historic Earle Theatre in downtown Mount Airy! The Morris Family Band will be playing an Irish Celtic Blend of music featuring a cello, flute, penny whistle, mandolin, guitars and violins. Tickets are $15!

And the Beat Goes On with Vance Gilbert

Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall South Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might have been something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” As the above quote from Richmond magazine suggests, Vance Gilbert defies stereotypes. It’s little wonder then that he also exceeds expectations. In this case, those two qualities […]

Fine Tuned Concert Series: Benjamin Barker with David LaMotte, The Allen Boys with DaShawn Hickman and Kelley Breiding

Reeves Theater 129 West Main Street, Elkin, NC, United States

 The Allen Boys   Benjamin Barker   Dave LaMottte    Kelley Breiding             Be one of the first to hear and experience the next wave of emerging artists in Western North Carolina. This spring, the Blue Ridge Music Trails’ trailblazing musical project, Fine Tuned, supports the next generation as they take to the […]

Easter Egg Hunt

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

The Easter Bunny has been extra busy this winter, storing up eggs and candy for this year's hunt! So, grab your baskets and hop on over to the Folk School for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!  An annual springtime favorite for kids, this year's Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 8th at 1 p.m. Join us […]

FREE

Greening Up The Mountains Festival

Historic Downtown Sylva Landis Street, Sylva, NC, United States

The Greening Up the Mountains Festival, now in its 25th year, is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian art, music, food, and beverage which honor our community and local artisans. The festival is sponsored by both the Town of Sylva and the Main […]

Friends & Family Day at the John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Join us May 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Friends & Family Day at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina. Tour our open studios, participate in hands-on making, watch demonstrations, enjoy music & dance performances, savor local food, and learn about the Folk School. You won’t want to […]

FREE

Third Thursday – Concert on the Lawn

The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United States

Join us for Third Thursday! A monthly event centered around musical experiences for everyone to enjoy! Grab your friends, family and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured band will be The NeverB’s a musical sister duo playing a variety of styles and genres. 3 […]

18th Annual Saluda Arts Festival

It’s time to plan now to attend the 18th annual Saluda Arts Festival May 20, 2023 on historic Main St., Saluda, NC from Nostalgia Courtyard to the Bridge. More than 95 artists will show off a variety of visual art mediums including paintings, pottery, woodworking, fiber art, jewelry, metalworking, and more. Many of the artists exhibiting have […]

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