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Glass & Metal Day

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Showcasing the elements and craft processes of metal and glass, Guild Makers will demonstrate a range of techniques~ each with their own distinct touch and style. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, glass […]

FREE

Jake Blount and Nic Gareiss

Mars Hill University: Moore Auditorium Cascade Street, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Jake Blount is an award-winning banjoist, fiddler, singer and ethnomusicologist. He is the 2020 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, and a two-time winner and many-time finalist at Clifftop. Blount […]

Asheville’s Grovewood Gallery Celebrates 30 Years

Grovewood Gallery 111 Grovewood Road #2, Asheville, NC, United States

On April 9 and 10, from 11 am - 4 pm, Grovewood Gallery in Asheville will celebrate a milestone anniversary with Cheers to 30! Join them for a weekend of […]

Cindy Williams Starring in “Me, Myself & Shirley”

Diana Wortham Theatre Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, TX, United States

Best known for her iconic role as Shirley Feeney in the hit television series Laverne & Shirley, Cindy Williams is a versatile actress and comedienne who overcame a challenging childhood […]

Weaverville Art Safari Spring Studio Tour 2022

The Weaverville Art Safari is one of the original studio tours in the Asheville Area. It is a self guided free event that offers a unique look at the artist’s […]

Encore Presentation of Moonshine History Film!

As a result of the enthusiastic response to last year's world premieres, the Center for Cultural Presentation is proud to announce an encore presentation of its new moonshine history film […]

May Day Parade at John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

May Day Parade hosted by the Brasstown Morris Dancers Join Folk School students, staff, and community for our annual English tradition of the May Day Parade and Maypole Dance. If […]

FREE

Spring Craft Market

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

Enjoy browsing unique, handcrafted items from over 50 vendors at our Spring Craft Market!

Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival

Spruce Pine Main Street 165 Locust Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

Fire on the Mountain is an annual celebration of the art of the blacksmith, held the last Saturday in April in downtown Spruce Pine, NC. The event is a partnership […]

Nina Simone Tribute Concert

Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United States

A joyous, free, community celebration of the inimitable High Priestess of Soul in the town of her birth, featuring multiple musical artists from across the Eastern Seaboard. "Bring a chair; […]

FREE

19th Annual Tourism Day Celebration

I-26 West NC Welcome Center 6178 Interstate 26 mile marker 6, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Please join the I-26 West NC Welcome Center in Mars Hill for our 19th Annual Tourism Day; Friday, May 6th from 10am-2pm! Once a year, during National Tourism Week, we […]

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