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The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather 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 […]

FREE

Georgia Mail

Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Georgia Mail is a new group whose members are from North Georgia and Western NC. Their focus is old-fashioned, traditional bluegrass music. Their sound is based on the strong, soulful lead singing of Jeff Haynes, who also plays rhythm guitar. Kerry Warbington, from Cleveland, GA, is well respected as one of the best banjo pickers […]

$8

An Appalachian Evening Concert with Zoe & Cloyd

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United States

Founding members of the acclaimed Americana trio, Red June, and long-time veterans of the Asheville, NC music scene, Natalya Zoe Weinstein and John Cloyd Miller released their second full-length album, Eyes Brand New, in spring of 2017. John is well known for his haunting mountain voice as well as his instrumental prowess and award-winning songwriting. […]

$10 – $15

Transylvania Art Guild’s Summer Arts Showcase

Transylvania Community Arts Council 349 S. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Enjoy artwork by members of the Transylvania Art Guild at the TC Arts Council Gallery, weekdays 9:30 am to 5 pm.  This event is part of Arts & Culture Celebration 2019. 

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather 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 […]

FREE

Warriors of Anikituhwa -A Day of Cherokee History and Culture

Appalachian State University 287 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

The Warriors of Anikituhwa, official cultural ambassadors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, utilize the art forms of storytelling and dance to revitalize and increase understanding of traditional Cherokee culture in the Appalachian region and beyond. In the Cherokee language, Ani-Kituhwa-gi means the people of Kituwa, the ancestral site along the Tuckasegee River that […]

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather 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 […]

FREE

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Pisgah National Forest & Brevard Pisgah Forest, NC, United States

When the sun sets during summer, who knows what nocturnal creatures call the Pisgah National Forest home? From blue ghost fireflies, owls and coyotes to black bears and tree frogs, join us for a night of exploration as we search the forest for anything nocturnal! Guide and local naturalist Bryan Suson will talk about who […]

$4 – $20

The Lost Cove of Yancey County

Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

Elaine McAlister Dellinger, research, archaeologist, and member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will talk about Lost Cove, now a ghost town deep in the Pisgah National forest along the bank of the Nolichucky River in Yancey County. Once a town of around 100 people, Lost Cove is now a graveyard of abandoned homes, […]

Music on the Deck with Ansel Couch

Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

Enjoy views of the Rocky Broad River and local acoustic music from Ansel Couch, master of song and guitar, 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 […]

Standard Parking Fees Apply

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather 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 […]

FREE

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