Sounds of the Mountains Concert Series
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville, NC, United StatesThe Yadkin Arts Council and the Blue Ridge Music Center present the fifth annual Sounds of the Mountains Concert Series featuring Chatham Rabbits, David Holt & Josh Goforth, and The Allen Boys. Held on the last three Saturday evenings in January 2020, this series brings together a diverse group of musicians from across North Carolina […]
Sounds of the Mountains Concert Series
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville, NC, United StatesThe Yadkin Arts Council and the Blue Ridge Music Center present the fifth annual Sounds of the Mountains Concert Series featuring Chatham Rabbits, David Holt & Josh Goforth, and The Allen Boys. Held on the last three Saturday evenings in January 2020, this series brings together a diverse group of musicians from across North Carolina […]
Standing Her Ground: Women in Country Music
Earl Scruggs Center 103 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC, United StatesFor as long as country music has existed in its many forms, including bluegrass and folk, women have played important roles. Most of us are familiar with the big-name performers, but women have been influential in all areas of the country music industry. From performing to songwriting, from managing to producing, this exhibit honors and […]
Concerts at the Rock: Merle Monroe with Nu Blu
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesHailing from Siler City, NC, the textbook definition of a picturesque small southern town, Nu-Blu’s heart and soul is husband-and-wife duo Daniel and Carolyn Routh. Carolyn’s caramel-coated soprano is one of the band’s defining traits, at times a tender lullaby, at times a freight train headed straight for you, but always unwinding a surprising tale. […]
Old-Time and Bluegrass Series at Western Carolina University
Coulter Auditorium, WCU Campus 238 Memorial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesOld-Time and Bluegrass Series at Western Carolina University will continue Monday, March 2nd featuring the Berea Bluegrass Ensemble. The concert is Free and begins at 7:00 pm in Coulter Auditorium in the Coulter Building on the WCU campus at 238 Memorial Drive in Cullowhee. For eighteen years, the Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble has thrilled audiences with their shining student talent and fun, lively performances. During their time […]
Open Hearth Cooking at Vance Birthplace
Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville, NC, United StatesFood historian Clarissa Clifton Lynch will return to the Vance Birthplace on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 10 am-2 pm. Lynch will explore African American foodways as she prepares a meal in the original 1790s fireplace in the Vance house--the same fireplace where Leah, an enslaved woman, cooked food for the Vances. Learn about the realities of cooking over an […]
Concerts at the Rock: Carolina Blue
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesCarolina Blue is a Brevard, NC based band whose roots run deep in the tradition of Bill Monroe. The band was formed in 2007 after the release of the album "Nothing So Blue" by Bobby Powell and Tim Jones. Carolina Blue won the South Carolina state bluegrass championship at RenoFest in 2011. They also received […]
2nd Annual Steve Sutton Memorial – Folkmoot Center
Queen Auditorium, Folkmoot Center Hazelwood School, 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesWhen Haywood County native and stellar banjo player Steve Sutton died unexpectedly in 2017, he left a legacy of great music and great mentoring. His career had carried him to stages around the world, including a stint on the Grand Ole Opry, and he won many awards, including multiple Grammy nominations. At home, he was […]
Step Back in History Program Series
Saluda Public Library 44 W Main Street, Saluda, NC, United StatesThe Historic Saluda Committee will present on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Saluda Public Library the next program in their Step Back in History Series. James Metcalf will be presenting the story of early Saluda, focusing on history long before 1881 when Saluda became chartered as a town by the State […]
Airing of the Quilts
Appalachian Women's Museum 100 W. Hometown Place, Dillsboro, NC, United StatesThe airing of the quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains. After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts, the warmer weather of springtime gave women a chance to freshen up and air-out these essential covers. We want to invite you to have a part in this […]
Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour
Garden Jubilee, a fixture on Hendersonville’s Main Street for a quarter century, moves to the countryside this year to avoid large crowds gathering downtown. The 2020 version, renamed Garden Jubilee Nurseries & Orchards Tour, takes place over four days, Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. In lieu of a street festival, people will venture […]
White Squirrel Festival
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesIn Brevard, We Celebrate Our White Squirrel Population! Featuring two-and-a-half days of great live music, crafts, and food, the White Squirrel Festival in Downtown Brevard, NC is the perfect way to experience everything this charming mountain community has to offer. Best of all it’s FREE! It has earned the reputation for showcasing many undiscovered artists […]
