May 16 Thursday
Hive Jive, Open Mic, welcomes all ages and any instruments. We are the only sober cafe and bar in WNC. Children are allowed. Sign up begins at 5:15 PM. Play in sequence of the sign up. Minimum 10 minutes of play per musician.Bring your young musical artist, your grandma who still loves playing and singing, and your self to play/practice in front of an audience! Join us for a good time for a sober social gathering.
Bat Cave Wade's hosts local musicians and other creative talent at Lured Market & Grill every other Thursday throughout the year.Find excellent food, an extensive offering of beer, wine and more along with an assortment of local food options at Lured Market & Grill. Their outdoor stage from Lake Lure Beach provides exceptional views of the Hickory Nut Gorge area.
Date night = planned!
Every Thursday from 6-9pm, reserve a table for a date night planned by Point Lookout! For $45 we will reserve a table for two on our Sunset Terrace, complete with a bottle of wine and one of our specialty charcuterie boards.
Let us do the planning so that you can enjoy the sunset, sips, and time with your sweetheart.
American Idol Winner Chayce Beckham will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, May 16th! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8PM. This is an 18 +, General Admission show with FREE ON-SITE PARKING!
Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy!
Join David Novak as he combines the magic of theatre with the evocative voices of the master storyteller. Recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network, his stories, from humorous to thought-provoking, make folktales, fairy tales and myths come alive.Sponsored by the Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living and the Friends of the Weaverville Library.FREE show with donations appreciated.
May 17 Friday
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Centerfrom March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain anddemonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public.
FROM THE ARTIST Scott Dergins
In the last year, Scott has been sketching and painting nearly every day for fun and relaxation in the evening. This has created a new way of sharing and also selling his creations.Scott develops rough sketches on illustration board using acrylic paint and highlighting the artwork with pen and ink. Inspiration comes from the study of abstract artists, especially Calder, Miro, Picasso and Mondrian and the love of Mid Century Modern architectural style!Scott is a Graduate of Kendall College of Art & Design, professional furniture designer, Morganton, Nc.There are showings and sales at The Burke Arts Council and Vintage Blue in Hickory. The attached are a few images of Scott's work. All are original, framed and matted.
New Window Gallery is located at 150 W Main St. Valdese NC.
The gallery is part of the Play It Again Records Building.
The two large gallery windows are lit 24 hrs. a day and canbe seen from the curb!
NWG New Window Gallery (Play It Again Records Building)
150 West Main St. Valdese, NC 28690
828 874-1800
Weekly summer farmers market running May - August on Tuesdays in Greer City Park, 4:30-7:30PM. Fresh produce, live music, activities, and more! Learn more online at Greerfarmersmartket.com
Justincase is a Charlotte-based sibling band comprised of Justin, Nick, and Hannah Tosco who were signed by Maverick/Warner Brothers Records in 2001. The band’s self-titled debut was released internationally in 2002 and their first single “Don’t Cry For Us” received airplay on Top 40 radio stations across the country. Their songs have been featured on MTV, VH1, and CNN. The band has shared stages with national touring acts such as Michelle Branch, Duncan Sheik, Fastball, and the Goo Goo Dolls. This show is a one-time reunion performance in the city where they got their start.
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!