Tryon Summer Tracks – Lauren Mitchell
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesLauren 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 StatesVENDORS, 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 […]
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 […]
Georgia Mail
Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesGeorgia 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 […]
An Appalachian Evening Concert with Zoe & Cloyd
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesFounding 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. […]
Transylvania Art Guild’s Summer Arts Showcase
Transylvania Community Arts Council 349 S. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesEnjoy 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 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 […]
Warriors of Anikituhwa -A Day of Cherokee History and Culture
Appalachian State University 287 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThe 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 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 […]
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Pisgah National Forest & Brevard Pisgah Forest, NC, United StatesWhen 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 […]
The Lost Cove of Yancey County
Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesElaine 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, […]
