A Magical Evening with Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons, a Grammy Award winning musician, singer-songwriter, and entertainer extraordinaire brings his phenomenal musical legacy to Western North Carolina. Carrying on the songster tradition, Flemons strives to mix traditional music forms with a contemporary approach, to create new sounds that will appeal to wider audiences. In his recent solo album Prospect Hill, Flemons drew […]
Concerts at the Rock: The Malpass Brothers & 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 […]
The Unseen Scene: Writing the Body into Place, An Evening with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
Mars Hill University: Rural Heritage Museum 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC, United StatesThe Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies, in partnership with the Indigenous Student Association and the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, presents: The Unseen Scene: Writing the Body into Place, An Evening with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle This event will be held on Zoom and in-person in Day Hall 303 (simultaneously). Zoom link will be sent out via […]
How Geology Has Shaped Your Favorite Mountains and Waterfalls
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALBill Jacobs is the author of "Whence These Special Places? The Geology of Cashiers, Highlands & Panthertown Valley," a book that explains the geological processes of more than 500 million years that formed the complex geology of the southern Blue Ridge mountains. His presentation will explain the dramatic upheavals that created the Blue Ridge as […]
Spruce Pine Spring Craft Egg-Stravaganza
Cross Street Commerce Center 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesSpruce Pine Spring Craft Egg=stravaganza - Spring Craft Show/Garden Show/Kids Area/Easter Egg Hunt. Join us at the Spruce Pine Spring Craft Egg-stravaganza where you can find beautiful Spring Arts and Crafts of all varieties. Win prizes from our Golden Egg Easter Egg hunt where children of all ages can hunt with the Easter Bunny who […]
April Craft Market
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesEnjoy an OUTDOOR craft event at the Old Rock School Field. Our annual April Craft Market is moving outdoors! Over 50 vendors offering unique handmade items ranging from yard art to plants. Browse home décor, yard art, jewelry, handbags, candles, soaps...even goodies for your four-legged friends! All COVID-19 safety regulations will be in place, so […]
Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend
After a year’s departure due to the pandemic, Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend returns April 15-18. The four-day event welcomes visitors to drink, eat and celebrate the area’s wine and cider scene. Nearly 60 events take place throughout the weekend including tastings, tours, live music, special wine releases and more. Many events are outdoors […]
Naturalist Niche: Spring Wildflowers Walk at Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesWhat’s better than wildflowers to mark the beginning of spring? Hickory Nut Gorge comes alive as wildflowers emerge. Grab your camera and join a Park naturalist on this moderate hike. The journey will take you along the Hickory Nut Falls Trail and down the Four Seasons Trail, but you won’t have to hike back to […]
Mountain Area Storytellers: Stories on the Square
Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United States2021 Mountain Area Storytellers and CCCRA Present: FRESH AIR - Stories on the Square! Join us at the gazebo for an evening of storytelling, poetry and music.
Nature at Night Hike at Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesCome observe the Park under a shadow of darkness and watch as it comes alive. Join a Park naturalist as you hike along the Hickory Nut Falls trail, a moderate hike. You never know what nocturnal animals you may hear or see. You will want to bring a headlamp or flashlight, dress appropriately for the […]
“Magic is in the Air” at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Southern Highland Craft Guild will open its member-focused show “Magic is in the Air” on May 1st in the Focus Gallery. Located on the second level of the Folk Art Center, the exhibit will feature the work of five Guild Members: Cindy Billingsley, Sharon Gordon, Jane Cole, Jeanne Rhodes-Moen, and Lisa Besler. Disciplines represented […]
Keeper of the Flame
Nina Simone Plaza 54 Trade Street, Tryon, NC, United StatesKeeper of the Flame is a free concert celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Nina Simone Sculpture and the completion of the Nina Simone Plaza. Featured bands include The Firecracker Jazz band and Daryl Ryce. This is a free event and you should bring a chair, a cooler, and a friend.
