Community Calendar

A 4-Week Journey into Traditional Mountain Ballads with Cary Fridley

Experience the heart of the mountains through song. Join acclaimed folk artist Cary Fridley at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts for a soulful, four-week exploration of Southern Appalachian musical heritage.

Part vocal masterclass and part history lesson, this workshop invites you to go beyond the notes. You’ll receive a curated repertoire of regional songs, complete with lyrics and chord sheets, while learning the stories that shaped them. Cary will provide expert guidance on adapting melodies to your unique vocal range and share professional tips and tricks for musicians looking to sing and play simultaneously.

Details:

When: Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (April 21 – May 12)

Where: Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Cost: $80 per student

Who: Open to all levels. Bring your voice, guitar, or banjo!

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

Sass, Style, and Self-Expression: Your Burlesque Journey Starts Here

Curious about burlesque? This six-week mini-mester is your invitation to explore sass, style, and self-expression in a supportive, joyful space. You’ll learn one complete, flirty combo featuring glove peels, boa moments, and robe reveals—building week by week so you can grow comfortable, confident, and captivating.
No dance experience necessary. Heels optional. Boas and gloves available to borrow—just bring a robe or front-opening layer and your fabulous self.
6 Weeks
Wednesday Evenings (7:00 - 8:00)
April 1st - May 6th
Ages 18+
$51 - $119, Sliding Scale

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

Join us to learn about non-native invasive species that can threaten our native flora and fauna and see different management strategies in action. After exploring the techniques Grandfather Mountain Natural Resources staff use to promote native species in the park, we’ll head into the woods for hands-on experience removing invasive plants. Participants will learn non-native species identification, management practices that can be used at home and how some invasive “weeds” can have practical (even culinary) uses! Tickets for this event go on sale online on Grandfather Mountain’s website March 25 at 10 a.m. Advance registration required.

Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly metalsmithing course teaches the basic skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio.

This 3 Day Series will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, textures, and more!

Included is 4 Open Studio sessions (Wed/Thurs 11-4) valid for 2 months from class start.

Class Times 9am-2:30 pm

Materials Fee: $55 -due at class

Class Times: Mondays 9am-2:30pm May 4/11/18

By the end of the series each students will have at least 2-3 finished jewelry pieces and likely many more!

Spring in Burnsville, NC is a magical time. Our trails are alive with the vibrant colors of so many wildflowers. Between trees, ferns, moss, and more, it’s impossible to document just how many shades of green can be found here. And the light – oh how the light brightens our historic square, highlighting so many intriguing architectural details. In other words, it’s an artist’s paradise. ​​Explore Burnsville and Toe River Crafts invite you to pack your paints and your passion and head to Burnsville for our inaugural spring Plein-Air festival.

​​WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

​Tuesday, May 12

​10 a.m – 2 p.m. – Stop by the registration area to stamp your canvas and learn more
about potential painting settings. Your paintbrushes will be privy to special locations unique to participating artists.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Join your fellow painters for cocktails, conversation and carefully
curated appetizers.

​Wednesday, May 13

​10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Painting demos on the town square from some of our favorite local artists

​Thursday, May 14

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Optional workshop with Jo Ridge Kelley ($200 per person) To register, email jo@jokelley.com

​​
Friday, May 15

​1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Frame, deliver and hang canvases
5:30 – 8 p.m. – Dinner and art sale

​

Saturday, May 16

​10 a.m. – noon – Quickdraw Paintout Competition on the Burnsville Square (1st prize: $350/ 2nd prize: $150)

​Cost is $90/person and includes Tuesday cocktail reception and Friday evening dinner.​ For more information, feel free to contact Sue Wasserman, Yancey County TDA Director. sue.wasserman@yanceycountync.gov

Spring in Burnsville, NC is a magical time. Our trails are alive with the vibrant colors of so many wildflowers. Between trees, ferns, moss, and more, it’s impossible to document just how many shades of green can be found here. And the light – oh how the light brightens our historic square, highlighting so many intriguing architectural details. In other words, it’s an artist’s paradise. ​​Explore Burnsville and Toe River Crafts invite you to pack your paints and your passion and head to Burnsville for our inaugural spring Plein-Air festival.

​​WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

​Tuesday, May 12

​10 a.m – 2 p.m. – Stop by the registration area to stamp your canvas and learn more
about potential painting settings. Your paintbrushes will be privy to special locations unique to participating artists.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Join your fellow painters for cocktails, conversation and carefully
curated appetizers.

​Wednesday, May 13

​10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Painting demos on the town square from some of our favorite local artists

​Thursday, May 14

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Optional workshop with Jo Ridge Kelley ($200 per person) To register, email jo@jokelley.com

​​
Friday, May 15

​1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Frame, deliver and hang canvases
5:30 – 8 p.m. – Dinner and art sale

​

Saturday, May 16

​10 a.m. – noon – Quickdraw Paintout Competition on the Burnsville Square (1st prize: $350/ 2nd prize: $150)

​Cost is $90/person and includes Tuesday cocktail reception and Friday evening dinner.​ For more information, feel free to contact Sue Wasserman, Yancey County TDA Director. sue.wasserman@yanceycountync.gov

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are offering FREE educational programming, workshops, and trainings.

These events are offered both in person across WNC- and online!

Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-Community Listening Circles: Every Wednesday, 12-1 pm
-‘Reconnecting Through Hard Times’ 1-hour Webinar: Every Thursday, 12-1 pm
-'Reconnect for Better Days' 1-hour Webinar: First Friday of the month, 12-1pm

In-Person AND Virtual Events for WNC Residents, Professionals, and Leaders:
-'Reconnect for Resilience' 2-Day Personal & Professional Development Training
-'Recharging Resilience' 1-Day Community Training
-'Leading Through Hard Times' 1-Day Professional Development Training

Space is limited and these no-cost opportunities ends in June, so visit our Events Calendar to register today, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected.

Spring in Burnsville, NC is a magical time. Our trails are alive with the vibrant colors of so many wildflowers. Between trees, ferns, moss, and more, it’s impossible to document just how many shades of green can be found here. And the light – oh how the light brightens our historic square, highlighting so many intriguing architectural details. In other words, it’s an artist’s paradise. ​​Explore Burnsville and Toe River Crafts invite you to pack your paints and your passion and head to Burnsville for our inaugural spring Plein-Air festival.

​​WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

​Tuesday, May 12

​10 a.m – 2 p.m. – Stop by the registration area to stamp your canvas and learn more
about potential painting settings. Your paintbrushes will be privy to special locations unique to participating artists.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Join your fellow painters for cocktails, conversation and carefully
curated appetizers.

​Wednesday, May 13

​10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Painting demos on the town square from some of our favorite local artists

​Thursday, May 14

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Optional workshop with Jo Ridge Kelley ($200 per person) To register, email jo@jokelley.com

​​
Friday, May 15

​1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Frame, deliver and hang canvases
5:30 – 8 p.m. – Dinner and art sale

​

Saturday, May 16

​10 a.m. – noon – Quickdraw Paintout Competition on the Burnsville Square (1st prize: $350/ 2nd prize: $150)

​Cost is $90/person and includes Tuesday cocktail reception and Friday evening dinner.​ For more information, feel free to contact Sue Wasserman, Yancey County TDA Director. sue.wasserman@yanceycountync.gov