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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

The Maker’s Table: Tartan and Beyond

For centuries, weaving was an essential skill of the women who settled in this area. This skill clothed their families and sometimes provided supplementary income. Today weaving is more of an art form and for speaker Marjorie Warren, her particular niche is weaving tartans. This talk will explore the history of the tartan and current […]

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

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

An Evening of Everything Blackberry

Enjoy a blackberry infused meal, great company, and beautiful music.  The Starlighters will perform their big band sounds from 6 - 9 pm and there will be dancing in the street! Tickets will include two spirited drink options. This year's event will include a special program that will recognize very special people who have a […]

$50

Blackberry Festival 2019

4:00 P.M. – REGISTRATION FOR THE BLACKBERRY PAGEANT 5:00 P.M. – FESTIVAL & BEER GARDEN OPEN 5:30 P.M. – THE BLACKBERRY PAGEANT 7:00 P.M. – BLACKBERRY GLOW RUN REGISTRATION 7:30 P.M. LIVE MUSIC KICKOFF WITH GOTCHA GROOVE 8:30 P.M. – THE BLACKBERRY GLOW RUN & ONE MILE FUN RUN

FREE

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

Tryon Summer Tracks – Lauren Mitchell

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

Lauren wowed Summer Tracks in 2015 and returns this year with her mix of soulful blues and R&B. “A mesmerizing performer, with a voice for the ages” (Jack Sullivan, Blues Music Magazine). Her latest album “Desire”, was produced by Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray).  The album spent 10 weeks in the top 5 on […]

Blackberry Festival 2019

Downtown Lenoir Main Street Lenoir between West and Harper Avenues, Lenoir, NC, United States

VENDORS, FOOD, MUSIC, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AND BLACKBERRIES FOR SALE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. JOIN US AT THE FREE BLACKBERRY PATCH KIDS ZONE HOSTED BY CHICK-FIL-A OF SMITH CROSSROADS AND WATERLIFE CHURCH. FEATURING SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY SUPERHEROES, LIVE PIRATE SHOWS, TOUCH-A-TRUCK, AND PLENTY OF FAMILY FUN! 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. – […]

Crafting with the Southern Highland Craft Guild: Shibori Silk Scarves

Shibori is the sophisticated Japanese ancestor of tie-dyeing, and students will shibori-dye three pre-hemmed silk scarves to take, wear, and enjoy. We will use simple techniques of clamping, tying, stitching, and wrapping resists on the scarves, then immerse them in vibrant dye baths to layer rich colors and gorgeous patterns. (materials fee includes 3 silk […]

$70 – $80

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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