2022 Summer Tracks: Peggy Ratusz & Reggie Headen
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesAsheville’s best-loved vocalist and raconteur Peggy Ratusz and fellow performer Reggie Heading bring their show “Something You’ve Got”— a night of duets. These two quintessential vocal interpreters will fill the summer air with a tribute to the greatest duets all time—Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Koko and BB, Dinah Washington and Brooke Benton, Stevie Nicks […]
Speaker Series: Coyotes in NC – History, Distribution, Myths, and Facts
Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve 179 Wood Thrush Lane, Mill Spring, NC, United StatesThe coyote is considered the most adaptable mammal in North America and has lived in North Carolina since the early 1980’s. Their flexibility allows them to live in a wide variety of habitats, including golf courses, cemeteries, towns, and neighborhoods. In recent years, coyotes have become social media influencers based on the number of tweetstorms […]
An Appalachian Evening with Appalachian Road Show
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesWith multiple individual Grammy honors, Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble. In addition to their own innovative original music, they bring new-generation interpretations of traditional American, bluegrass, and folk songs. All are presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian region. Adults $25; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Imani Winds
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St , Boone, North Carolina, United StatesThe twice Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and the evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors. The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning […]
75th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands: Summer Edition
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesIn its 75th year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry. […]
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesAn Appalachian Summer Festival: Boone 150: A Celebration of Boone’s History
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesFollowing the screening of Beth Davison’s short film, DocuAppalachia: A Half Century Focus on the Environment, participants will enjoy an engaging panel discussion with the filmmaker, film co-director Dr. Kristan Cockerill and Digital Watauga’s Dr. Eric Plaag, as they reflect on the impact of environmental protection legislation and on what has changed and what has […]
Third Thursdays – Concert on the Lawn
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC, United StatesJoin us for Third Thursday! A monthly event centered around musical experiences for everyone to enjoy! Grab your friends, family and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured group will be Buffalo Cove. Buffalo Cove is a musical trio from NC playing traditional and original […]
The Way We See the World: Exploring Indigenous Representation in Film
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesJoin the Museum of the Cherokee Indian for an evening celebrating Indigenous filmmakers and film. All proceeds directly support Community Learning and Educational Programming at MCI.
Painting Workshop to Benefit the Mitford Museum
The Mitford Museum 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC, United StatesJOIN JAN AND HER DEAR FRIEND, acclaimed artist Nancy Bass, for a special day of painting that will make you feel like a pro! Artist Nancy Bass, whose popular animal paintings are in private collections around the country, created art for our Mitford Christmas ornaments, placemats, mugs, and throw pillows. In her class, she will […]
An Appalachian Evening with the Jeff Little Trio
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesJeff Little is an award-winning musician and member of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. The piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music and is rarely the lead instrument. Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked […]
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesIn partnership with the Hayes School of Music, the festival proudly presents the 11th annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young & Emerging Artists, known for the pivotal role it has played in launching the careers of some of our region’s most promising young artists. During this final live round, three distinguished conductors will choose a First, […]
