Brews, Blues and BBQ Festival
Downtown Marion 11 N Main Street , Marion, NC, United StatesNothing says North Carolina like blues music, barbecue, and craft beer. On Saturday, August 17, the inaugural Brews, Blues and Barbecue Festival will bring all three of those things together in downtown Marion from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Visitors to the event can enjoy dishes from 10 different food vendors, beer from eight regional craft […]
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 […]
Salt and Light Concert
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesFrom Graham, North Carolina, Salt and Light is an all-sibling Bluegrass band from a family of ten, ranging in age from 22 to 11 years old. Parker, a multi-instrumentalist whose main instrument is the banjo, may also be seen playing the guitar; Daniel holds down the fiddle spot; Morgan plays the guitar; Kyndal plays mandolin; […]
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 […]
Music on the Deck with Chicken Coup Willaye at the Old Rock Cafe
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesEnjoy views of the Rocky Broad River and local acoustic music from Chicken Coup Willaye while relishing the taste of specially-crafted buffet items inspired by the region.
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 […]
Fall Exhibition Celebration
Our seasonal Exhibition Celebrations are some of our biggest gatherings of the year! Three times a year—winter, summer, and fall, the Museum hosts a reception to celebrate our latest changeover of exhibitions in the galleries. Hors-d'oeuvres, drinks, and music are offered throughout the evening. You'll have the chance to meet museum staff, exhibiting artists, featured […]
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 […]
Tryon Summer Tracks – Fireside Collective
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesFireside Collective wowed us last year at Summer Tracks and we couldn’t be happier to have them return this year! Winners of the 2016 Merle Fest Band Competition, Fireside Collective is quickly blazing a name for themselves as a must-see progressive acoustic ensemble. Formed in 2014, Fireside is a group of folk music enthusiasts who […]
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 […]
Chuck Nation’s Band
Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesThey made their Carnegie Hall debut performance in New York City in 2015. In 2016 they performed in concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and were nominees for 2016 Georgia Music Awards for Americana/Bluegrass artist of the year. They have toured in Canada, Europe and Asia as well. It is always a pleasure to […]