Banjo Circle Lunsford Festival 2020
Since we can’t gather in person this year, why not do the next-best thing and join us online from the comfort of your own home! We'll be hosting an intimate banjo round-robin with some of our wonderful western North Carolina pickers. Pull up a chair and have a listen to some of the distinctive styles […]
Concerts at the Rock: The Lonesome River Band
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesConcerts at the Rock welcomes Lonesome River Band on October 10th to kick off the 2020-2021 season! Since its formation 37 years ago, the award-winning Lonesome River Band continues its reputation as one of the most respected names in Bluegrass music. Whether performing on the famous stage of the Grand Ole Opry or headlining major […]
Virtual Folk Festival
While the annual Appalachian Folk Festival at the Vance Birthplace is postponed until next year, we are excited to bring you a virtual event and online story map so you can experience our Folk Festival all year long. Join us on Facebook Live on October 17th between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. At the top […]
Moonshine Tasting Party
Flat Rock Cinema 2700-D Greenville Hwy,, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesThe Center has begun work on a new film that re-looks at moonshiners and the blockading industry in a totally new light – from the diversity of the players, the creative ways mountaineers found to survive, and some of the heroic characters involved. Help us make this new film by joining us for a moonshine […]
WNC Pottery Festival
Sylva's Bridge Park 76 Railroad Avenue, Sylva, NC, United StatesShowcasing the work of more than 40 master potters from 13 states. This year’s festival has 16 new potters from across the country and will be held at Sylva’s Bridge Park. A variety of clay art styles will be presented. Pre-show events – including the Clay Olympics – will be held on Friday, Nov. 1 […]
Concerts at the Rock: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesWith almost 40 albums to their credit, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have multiple Grammy, Dove, ICM, IBMA and SPBGMA Award nominations, and are seven-time winners of IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year Award. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are the reigning Inspirational Country Music Association Vocal Group of the Year, crowned in October at Nashville’s Schermerhorn […]
73rd Fall Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Goes Virtual
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALThe Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts their second Virtual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, November 12-15th, 2020. This four-day online event will feature a directory of 90 exhibitors of fine craft, both traditional and contemporary. Visitors to the site will have the opportunity to explore works of clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, paper, wood, […]
Greasy Beans and Pumpkin Seeds!
Join the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies for an evening of song and sharing in a Zoom webinar. This event is a celebration of a research project about heritage foods and farming practices in Madison County undertaken by a Mars Hill University professor and student in collaboration with MHU's Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies, MHU's Center […]
The HeART of the Season – Downtown Brevard
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesHeart of Brevard announced a new fall art event, The HeART of the Season, celebrating local arts & culture in historic downtown Brevard, November 21-22, 2020. “Our committee has been exploring creative ways that can connect our artists with the community that loves them in a safe and enjoyable way, said Lucy Clark, Chair of […]
The Madison County Art Council’s Member Holiday Sale
The Arts Center 90 South Main Street, Marshall, NC, United StatesYes the rumors are true, Madison County Arts Council is holding our annual Holiday Sale, and you are invited to shop! The event will start on Black Friday, November 27th and remain open until December 19th, 10:00 am-5:00 pm daily. Artist booths will be marked and items priced. Covid-19 protocols will be in place. No artists […]
Spruce Pine Southern Christmas Show
Cross Street Commerce Center 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesSanta Claus is coming to Town! The event benefits Shriner's Children's Hospital. Over 50 arts & craft vendors, mountain crafts, food court, and music. Handmade Christmas gifts, delicious baked goods. Santa will be taking photos with children. Admission $1 donation
Hayes School of Music: Holiday Scholarship Concert
In its 28th year, coordinated by Dr. Stephen Hopkins, Director of Choral Studies in the Hayes School of Music, the Holiday Scholarship Concert offers tunes from classical to jazz to help you ring in the High Country holiday season with joyful music! Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music’s annual tradition goes digital with this […]
