Crafty Historian at Smith-McDowell House
Smith-McDowell House 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesCome join the Crafty Historian and try your hand at paper quilling. Quilling is the art of curling strips of paper into interesting designs. The craft got its name from from the way paper strips were curled around bird quills (a feather's center backbone). Colonial artists decorated candle holders and tea trays with pretty quilling. […]
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road at Cowee School
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesLorraine Jordan and Carolina Road’s distinct sound and old-time flair can be attributed to the bluegrass-rich area of North Carolina from which they hail and borrow their name. Band-leader Lorraine Jordan’s showmanship and chemistry with the audience make the group a perennial favorite among bluegrass fans at festivals and concerts across the country. Lorraine has […]
Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesLorraine Jordan and Carolina Road’s distinct sound and old-time flair can be attributed to the bluegrass-rich area of North Carolina from which they hail and borrow their name. Band-leader Lorraine Jordan’s showmanship and chemistry with the audience make the group a perennial favorite among bluegrass fans at festivals and concerts across the country. Lorraine has […]
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesAsheville's long-standing Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands is bringing interactive and dynamic craft to the heart of downtown at the U.S. Cellular Center for its 72nd year. The public will have the opportunity to shop and connect with regional, master craftsmen. This four-day event lasts until Sunday, October 20 at 5pm. Throughout the event, […]
Music of the North Carolina Textile Mill
Mars Hill University: Rural Heritage Museum 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC, United StatesIn this presentation, Saro Lynch-Thomason will present and discuss the music produced by textile mill workers in the heyday of North Carolina's textile industry. In the early decades of the 20th century, numerous New England fabric companies moved their plants to the American South, with North Carolina swiftly becoming host to dozens of new textile […]
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
ArborEvenings
Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s new “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, April – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will see the Arboretum’s gardens come to light after dark while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages, including beer and wine, in one of Asheville’s most beautiful natural settings. On the last […]
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
David Holt’s State of Music Presents Rising Stars
Reeves Theater 129 West Main Street, Elkin, NC, United StatesCome celebrate the launch of the new season of the acclaimed PBS series David Holt’s State of Music at the live musical performance David Holt’s State of Music Presents Rising Stars. Four-time Grammy winner David Holt will host an exciting evening of music from emerging musical artists showcased in Season 4 of David Holt’s State of Music which PBS will […]
Halloween Open House: Creepy Crafts
Bring the little goblins to the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum for some "creepy crafts" on Saturday, October 26th from 2-3 pm! Join us for Halloween-themed hands-on activities for the family! Free and open to the public.