May 18 Saturday
Plan to spend a perfect spring day in the charming mountain town of Saluda, NC for its annual arts festival, this year featuring more than 100 artists across a variety of media, live music and entertainment, and the return of the popular Children's Tent.
May 24 Friday
GA-20 isn’t just a band they’re a movement, a revival of traditional blues that’s taking the music world by storm. They’ll be playing in the intimate listening room format of the “Old Jail” at the Iredell Arts Council in Statesville, NC.
Jun 02 Sunday
On Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 1pm-4pm, The Adventure Center of Asheville will host its inaugural AVL Family Adventure Festival at 85 Expo Drive. Formerly Zipping For Autism, this family event will have live music, food, cold beer, scads of kids activities, bike, kayak and climbing demos, face painting, crafts, hay rides, games and MUCH MUCH MORE. Come and enjoy the festival or buy a combo pass and add a trip through Asheville Treetops Adventure Park on the sampler trail (9 challenge obstacles, 12’ in the trees, 1 continuous aerial trail). This event is being hosted by The Adventure Center of Asheville and produced by Asheville Plays! with 100% of proceeds benefiting Camp Lakey Gap. The proceeds directly impact the lives of autistic people and their families by providing scholarships for a one-of-a-kind, week-long residential summer camp experience for autistic children and adults.
Jun 03 Monday
Conserving Carolina and the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Transylvania County Center are offering a series of lectures, April – July, to better acquaint the public with the French Broad River, considered one of the oldest rivers in the world.Join us for a presentation by naturalist and educator, Tim Lee, and learn about the salamanders of Western North Carolina!North Carolina is home to 67 (known) species of salamander, more than any other place on earth. The presentation will highlight North Carolina’s salamander diversity, highlighting many of the species found in the area and then center on the Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis), listed in North Carolina as species of special concern.
Jun 07 Friday
Steep Canyon Rangers is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, June 7th, 2024! Doors open at 6:00 PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. Holler Choir opens the show.This is a General Admission, all-ages show!
Jun 21 Friday
WNCW proudly presents Steve Earle at The Foundation Performing Arts Center on the campus of Isothermal College in Spindale, NC.
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. Restlessly creative across artistic disciplines, Earle has published both a novel and collection of short stories; produced albums for other artists such as Joan Baez and Lucinda Williams, and acted in films, television (including David Simon’s acclaimed The Wire), and on the stage. In 2009, Earle appeared in the off-Broadway play Samara, for which he also wrote a score that The New York Times described as “exquisitely subliminal.” Earle wrote music for and appeared in Coal Country, a riveting Public Theater play that dives into the most-deadly mining disaster in U.S. history, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Mr. Earle was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
May 11 Saturday
The community is invited to attend the Lake Adger Celebration, a free, family-friendly event. Come on out and celebrate the lake! The Celebration will be fun for the whole family with guided kayak tours, fishing demonstrations, guided bird walks, activities for kids, and more.
We invite you to join us on Saturday May 11, for a full day of music and family fun from 12:30 PM until 9:00 PM. The ticketed portion of the event will start at 3:00 PM so feel free to join us ahead of time for the family activities, food trucks, and other fun.
The full service cafe at Little River Roasting will be open and Bald Guy BBQ will be here serving out of the Spartan for the duration.
Music will start at 12:30 with a performance by local artist “Caston.” The ticketed event will then begin at 3:00 PM with a performance by local legend “Emily with Strings Attached” and followed at 6:00 PM by our special guest, Doc At 100!
DOC AT 100 is a concert program celebrating the life and legacy of Doc Watson by artists who performed with Doc, who were profoundly influenced by his music, and who called him a friend.
We look forward to hosting you and your family!
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
Iredell Arts Council street concert featuring Grammy nominated New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa! Food trucks, Red Buffalo brewery all part of a high energy good time. Located in downtown Statesville, NC.
The Big Hungry returns to play the outdoor stage at Mills River BreweryCome support local beer and local funky vibes
Meet Maddie Zahm, one of America’s most exciting new pop acts, with her debut album 'Now That I've Been Honest' coming 20 October. She launched onto the scene when her fan-favorite single “Fat Funny Friend” galvanized TikTok and became an empowering anthem for people experiencing fat phobia, societal pressure and body dysmorphia. The single came from her 2022 EP You Might Not Like Her, which shared Maddie’s story of leaving her hometown of Boise, ID where she was a worship leader at the tender age of 13, and eventually moving to Los Angeles where she came out as queer and did a lot of living to catch up fast. The EP was a beacon for many listeners, who have flocked to Maddie’s highly personal songwriting and powerhouse voice. Those fans –who sold out her North American tour in Spring 2023, and make up Maddie’s 175 million streams, her million fans on TikTok, and her 3 billion views and 250k videos created on TikTok set to "Fat Funny Friend" –quickly became a community.
Heavy Lifters - ska/reggae/soul band from Brevard will be making their Hendersonville debut at Oklawaha Brewing on 5/11 at 8PM. The Lifters perform original tunes and choice covers from all eras of ska! Come lift your spirits on the dance floor!
Fluid & Our house PresentsLTJ BUKEM & ARMANNI REIGN
Spring Bling Taurus Bash Brings Good Vibes, Good Drinks, and Great Music to Mother’s Day Weekend!
The Spring Bling Taurus Bash is set to kick off on May 11th, just in time for Mothers Day Weekend. This event promises an unforgettable experience with the smooth sounds of R&B/Rap artist Gully Mills.
Born Damien Dean on January 25, 1990, in Asheville, North Carolina, Gully Mills captivates audiences with his soulful voice and guitar skills, expressing his emotions through music. Formerly a member of Hill Boy, a local group from the Hillcrest community in Asheville during the early 2000s, Gully Mills has since embarked on a successful solo career as an independent artist.
Attendees can expect a night filled with captivating performances as Gully Mills shares his unique perspective on life through his music. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate with good vibes, good drinks, and great music at the Spring Bling Taurus Bash!
May 12 Sunday
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.