Art on the Greene
Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesArt on the Greene transforms the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School into an art gallery multiple times each summer. These popular shows generally take place Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, the first weekend in August and Labor Day weekend. In 2024, the scheduled dates are: Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Each show highlights […]
An Appalachian Evening with Balsam Range
Stecoah Valley Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United StatesBalsam Range is Buddy Melton (fiddle, lead and tenor vocals); Dr. Marc Pruett (banjo); Alan Bibey ( Mandolin, vocals) Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, baritone and lead vocals); and Caleb Smith (guitar, lead & baritone vocals). The four original members are all acoustic musicians and singers from western North Carolina. They thoughtfully and respectfully adopted the name […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Johnny Webb Band
Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesOffering laid-back, yet seasoned, country music, the Johnny Webb Band performs selections spanning more than 50 years with a down home flavor.
Appalachian Style Turkey Brooms
Stecoah Valley Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United StatesMake your own Appalachian-Style Turkey Wing Broom with Appalachian Broom Maker Cathy Henson. Brooms can be fashioned in various styles with twine woven to create intricate designs. In this class, you’ll make one of the simpler versions which is a regional favorite. Materials are provided, including specialty scissors for the group to share. You’re welcome […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Silly Ridge
Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesPopular Highlands-based bluegrass band Silly Ridge incorporates an eclectic blend of Americana and folk into their music.
Needle Felted Wee Pumpkins
Stecoah Valley Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United StatesBlend richly colored wool and silk, then learn how to 3D needle felt small pumpkins. Make up to three. All supplies included. Take your felting pad and needles home to make more. Instructor: award-winning, Franklin, N.C. fiber artist Kim Keelor of CarolinaArtworks.com. $10 off for students returning after bear class if they bring their […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Curtis Blackwell Band
Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesSince forming the band with Sam Cobb and others in 1960, Curtis Blackwell has led Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys and been honored in the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.
Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis free celebration of mountain heritage features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing. On-going demonstrations will include traditional woodworking with traditional tools, weaving, spinning, dyeing, broom making, stone carving, and printmaking. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at some of the crafts and an activity table will encourage young people to […]
Summer Concert Series: Whitewater Bluegrass Company
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United States
Art on Main Fine Art / Fine Craft Festival
Downtown Hendersonville NC Main Street , Hendersonville, United StatesThe Arts Council of Henderson County presents the 65th annual Art on Main fine art / fine craft festival on September 28 & 29, 2024, 10:00 am-5:00 pm both days, on Downtown Hendersonville, NC’s Main Street. Art on Main is a juried and judged fine art and fine craft show that brings high-quality local and […]
Glaze Days II with Mayco Colors
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon Arts & Crafts School with Mayco Colors Presents GLAZE DAZE, a 1-Day seminar including 3 demonstrations and student exercises in the application of Mayco glaze products. TACS Invites potters and ceramic artists to the third “Glaze Daze”, an all-inclusive day of learning and fun with Mayco Colors. Crista Toler, Mayco representative, will lead three (3) unique glazing […]
Willow Basket Weaving
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States*YOU CAN CAMP AT RARE BIRD FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND AND GET A FREE INTIMATE CONCERT WITH ANYA HINKLE ON SATURDAY EVENING. Weaving willow baskets is a practice in revitalizing the quality and integrity of our cultural functions. This weaving tradition is one of the oldest and historically important materials to all of Europe. Willow […]
