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The Museum of the Cherokee Indian Presents: Disruption Exhibit

Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United States

The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) opens Disruption, an art intervention of the Museum’s permanent exhibition. Featuring works by 36 enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians […]

Our Mountain Music Traditions

Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Art after Dark at the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) on Friday October 7 starting at 6pm will be all about music. It’s Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival month for the […]

Music at the Market Concert: Slate Mountain Ramblers

Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United States

The Slate Mountain Ramblers is a family old-time band from Mt. Airy. They formerly lived in Ararat, Va., a small community at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For […]

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Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum

North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites […]

Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike

Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

The trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join a naturalist and learn what […]

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades

Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Traditional country and rock, clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, mountain dancing 100% of proceeds go to FCCA in supporting […]

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

The holidays truly become a family affair when married duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy — two of the globes best and brightest fiddle players — invite their children onstage […]

Candlelight Christmas at Historic Johnson Farm

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United States

Candlelight Christmas tours will be held December 2 and 3. Five tours will be offered each evening, at 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15 and 8:00 PM. Visitors will take part in […]

Christmas Craft Market

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

Join us for our 7th annual Christmas Makers Market! Our halls will be filled with 30+ local vendors selling unique gifts, custom home décor, sweet treats, one-of-a-kind jewelry and so […]

Bluegrass at the Rock: Steve Dilling & Sideline

Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States

"Steve Dilling and Skip Cherryholmes are joined by Jamie Harper, Nick Goad, Andy Buckner, and Kyle Windbeck. Each with a commitment to working as one unit to deliver high-energy, innovative, […]

Christmas Tours at Historic Johnson Farm

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United States

During the weeks of December 5-9 and 12-16, the farm will host daytime Christmas tours. Guided tours are at 10:30 AM each day. While drop-ins are allowed, those with reservations […]

Appalachian Christmas and Tinsel Trail at Shelton House

Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

The Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will once again conclude their events for our 41st year in a magical way.  On Sunday, December 5, we […]

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