Appalachian Smoke
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesAppalachian Smoke is a contemporary bluegrass band grounded in the corners of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Their independent release, ‘Colder Side of Love,’ received three reviews in Bluegrass Today acknowledging their talented songwriting, melodic arrangements, and smooth vocal harmonies. They bring an “edgy, modern sound” to bluegrass music, and “if they stick to this formula, […]
Toe River Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert
First Baptist Church Town Square, Burnsville, North Carolina, United StatesGet in the holiday spirit with the annual Holiday Concert of the Toe River Chamber Ensemble on Tuesday, December 19, 7:30 pm, at the First Baptist Church on the Burnsville Square. The over twenty-some members, led by director R. Kevin Paul, include musicians from Mitchell, Yancey, Madison and Buncombe counties. The all volunteer group meets […]
Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is hosting a special experience for guests to ring in 2024 from a mile high. On Monday, Jan. 1, the New Year’s “Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge” event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park before regular operating […]
Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture Speaker Series
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesOn Monday, January 15 at 6:30pm, the “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture Speaker Series” will present a program on “Bird Talk: An Exploration of Avian Communication” by Dr. Barbara Ballentine. Birds use acoustic, visual, and olfactory signals in social contexts allowing for the transmission of information that is important for successful reproduction and […]
Free Community Art Day
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesFiber Expo 2024
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesThis is a great opportunity for people to come to the Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists' Boarding House and see demonstrations of most of the heritage fiber arts that will be taught during 2024. Including Weaving, Spinning, Rug Hooking, Knitting, Needle Felting, Basket Weaving, Rug Punch, Punch Needle, Crochet and Fiber Dyeing.
19th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesCelebrate a favorite Chimney Rock tradition as our resident groundhogs join woodchucks all over the country to let us know if spring in on the way. On February 2, Tater and Yammy will make their meteorological debut at Chimney Rock's 19th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration. Chimney Rock Village Mayor Peter O'Leary will be in […]
Exploring the Arts! – Children
Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesStudents will enjoy creative exploration of elements and principles of design. Students will be introduced to the foundations of art in an imaginative and fun atmosphere. Students will learn techniques involving various media while exploring art history through individual and group activities. Students will create projects inspired by different art movements while discovering personal ways to […]
Fundamentals of Jewelry Making
Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesJoin us for Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and unleash your creativity as you transform raw materials into wearable works of art! This course is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the art of creating wearable masterpieces. Through a blend of hands-on practice, design theory, and expert guidance, students will learn the essential techniques […]
2024 FuseFest: Firing Up the Foothills
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesJoin Tryon Arts & Crafts School for an immersive fused glass workshop series! Students will begin the weekend with a kick-off social, followed by workshops led by Brad Walker of Warm Glass Studios (Clemmons, NC), Liz Haas of Rayzist Photomask (Vista, CA), and Tony Glander of Fitzpatrick Glass Studios (Gaithersburg, MD), with breakfast and lunch […]
Valentine’s Day Dance at Laurel Community Center
Laurel Community Center 4100 NC 212 Hwy, Marshall, NC, United StatesJoin us for our annual Valentine's Day Dance with live music featuring SAL - Susi Gott, Art Shuster and Laurie Fisher. Square dances are called by Phil Jamison. Food and fun for the whole family!
Fundamentals of Jewelry Making
Watauga Arts Council 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, United StatesJoin us for Fundamentals of Jewelry Making and unleash your creativity as you transform raw materials into wearable works of art! This course is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the art of creating wearable masterpieces. Through a blend of hands-on practice, design theory, and expert guidance, students will learn the essential techniques […]
