Community Calendar

The 30th Annual Upstate Shakespeare Festival in beautiful Falls Park in downtown Greenville, SC features A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM opening May 21st, 2026 and runs through June 21st, followed by THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN running July 9th – 25th. This is not your English teacher's Shakespeare! Bring your dog, your kids, your cousin's wife's best friend, or a bottle of wine and a picnic basket. Admission is free and open to the public, and donations are greatly appreciated. Performances are Thursdays - Sundays at 7pm and run approximately 90 minutes with no intermission, weather permitting.

Shoot To Thrill includes Kara (vocals), Susan (guitar), Emily (bass), Wendy (guitar) and Kate (drums). Not only are the girls professional musicians with impeccable skills, they are also quite easy on the eyes and full of energy for an entertaining stage show!

The girls decided on AC/DC in particular, because the band's songs are a marriage of compelling music and creative story-telling. The guitar work is intricate yet not overplayed, while the rhythms are driving and dynamic. The silence is as important as the noise, and the lyrics are relatable and captivating. You just HAVE to sing along....or air-guitar….or BOTH!

The girls decided to do a full tribute rather than a cover band, because a tribute is much more challenging. You play many songs by the same artist and really reach inside that artist copying not only their playing style but also their signature stage moves. It's really quite an art and very rewarding when you make it all come together.

Shoot To Thrill is based out of Raleigh, NC and tours all along the East Coast. The girls look forward to meeting you and rocking you into an unbelievable frenzy of good times!

The Jazz Showcase is curated by esteemed pianist, scholar, and UNC Asheville music professor Dr. Bill Bares; this showcase series is dedicated to bringing the region’s finest jazz musicians and most compelling sounds to our stage in a true listening room experience.

Tomburre's Asheville debut, performing his original songs for voice and baritone ukulele with Will Boyd on clarinet and Ryan Ptasnik on drums. Opening the night will be Kelle Jolly, the multifaceted musician, renowned for her talents as a ukulele player, vocalist, and captivating storyteller. Prepare for a truly ukelectic evening!

Our Summer Jazz Series returns in July for its 2nd date! Located on the 8th floor rooftop of the Capital Center building in downtown Asheville, the space offers light bar/beverage service with stunning outdoor patio/balcony views of the sunset to the West, and an indoor space with inviting acoustics. Chronology Music will perform 2 sets of original jazz and select standards, and merchandise from their new album release 'Stories We Tell' will be available as well.

Brevard Music Center Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Soloist Camille Thomas, cello

JoAnn Falletta leads the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in a program of brilliance and vitality.

Cellist Camille Thomas performs Tchaikovsky’s elegant Variations on a Rococo Theme, a showcase of lyricism and virtuosity. Music by Joan Tower opens the evening, and Nielsen’s powerful Fourth Symphony, “The Inextinguishable,” concludes the program with driving energy and triumphant spirit.

PROGRAM
JOAN TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
JOAN TOWER Made in America
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Variations on a Rococo Theme
CARL NIELSEN Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”

-AGES 18+
-SEATED SHOW

“Geektastic” is a burlesque show for NERDS! Performers pay homage to fandoms from comics, TV, film, books and more!!! The opening night of the Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival!
*Weekend passes and VIP available here >>> landoftheskyburlesque.com

The Coon Dog Day 5K is hosted by and raises funds for the Polk County High School Cadets marching band. The run begins in McCreery Park beside Main Street at 8am and follows the traditional Coon Dog Day 5k route.

If you'd like to guarantee a t-shirt, be sure to register by June 15th!

The Coon Dog Day 5K includes chip timing for all participants. Awards are given by age groups.

The KIDS' Fun Run with clock timing and a new route for the kids is back.

Plan to stay for the daylong festival of crafts, food, music and quirky small town fun.

Join our intercultural summer day camps where children 6-12 years old explore music creation, international dance, music instrument building, and other forms of art in a joyful and supportive environment. Each child receives personal attention and a meaningful creative experience.

The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction, incarceration, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill.

Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.

This exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship, professional development, and a $5,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition.

On view February 27, 2026–September 27, 2026.