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Mission Control: Martian Frontier -Do you have what it takes to plan a mission to another planet? Gain confidence, learn space science, and strive to make it to a new world in this combination role-play—academic camp. The wide variety of topics makes this camp a good fit for a range of interests. You’ll tackle challenges […]
Take an hour to ground down and center within; Marci leads you through a guided meditation and sound bath designed to get you out of control/sympathetic state and into a new realm of calm and surrender. We connect with our centers via the modalities of meditation and vibration (Savasana and Sound Bath) to create fertile […]
The Historic Toxaway Foundation and Grand Olde Station end our second 2024 Sunday Night Stories with a new video presentation, THE GREYSTONE INN: A TOXAWAY LIVING LEGACY, at Golden Farm, 755 Golden Road, Lake Toxaway (just a short drive away—watch for signs along route). — Gates open at 4:30pm for meet & mingle. — Ticket […]
Always the not-to-be-missed concert of the season! Celebrate BMC's mission and the next generation of classical musicians as our most talented young students are showcased. Winners of the prestigious Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition will be featured, as well as the student composition winner from 2023, and a vibrant performance of Debussy's La Mer. […]
Earthshine offers many different summer adventures that are open to the general public and included with an overnight stay at Earthshine Lodge. We do ask that reservations be made ahead of time and can be made by phone or on the website (www.EarthshineNC.com) Archery & Tomahawk Throwing Enjoy a short hike through the Earthshine Lodge […]
Few composers captured the cadences, timbres, and inflections of language and culture as did Dvořák, Janáček, and Smetana. Their embrace of folk music and its importance as an element of an original compositional style led to a collective body of influential work inspired by the songs, dances, and rhythms of country life. The three pieces […]
Earthshine offers many different summer adventures that are open to the general public and included with an overnight stay at Earthshine Lodge. We do ask that reservations be made ahead of time and can be made by phone or on the website (www.EarthshineNC.com) Wilderness Skills Program Ever wonder what to do if you’re lost in […]
Earthshine offers many different summer adventures that are open to the general public and included with an overnight stay at Earthshine Lodge. We do ask that reservations be made ahead of time and can be made by phone or on the website (www.EarthshineNC.com) Creek Hike Put on your water shoes and bathing suits, and join […]
Big Bang Boom! Big Bang Boom is a pop/rock music group from Greensboro that plays parent-friendly children’s music. Big Bang Boom is kid music with a pop sensibility, aimed at being something that parents can enjoy and feel good about letting their kids listen to and see live. Big Bang Boom plays some children’s favorites […]
A varied program of mixed chamber music sets the stage for Brahms's rich and complex G Major String Sextet. A sonorous work filled with dancing rhythms, exquisite melodies, and even a musical reference to a lost love, the String Sextet No. 2 is a sophisticated work by a great artist reaching the heights of his […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Earthshine offers many different summer adventures that are open to the general public and included with an overnight stay at Earthshine Lodge. We do ask that reservations be made ahead of time and can be made by phone or on the website (www.EarthshineNC.com) Archery & Tomahawk Throwing Enjoy a short hike through the Earthshine Lodge […]
Earthshine offers many different summer adventures that are open to the general public and included with an overnight stay at Earthshine Lodge. We do ask that reservations be made ahead of time and can be made by phone or on the website (www.EarthshineNC.com) Wilderness Skills Program Ever wonder what to do if you’re lost in […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
The Bear Country 5k & 10k races are flat, family-friendly courses in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard, NC. Both races start and finish at Oskar Blues Brewery. The courses take runners on the Brevard Greenway, where they’ll be surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. The 10k starts at 8:00am and the 5k starts at 8:15am. […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Sebastian Lang-Lessing returns to Brevard's podium to conduct Bruckner's sweeping Symphony No. 7. The most successful of Bruckner's works, its early performances turned the oft-maligned Austrian composer into an overnight success. This beautiful statement of Bruckner's special world of slow-moving intensity and overpowering climaxes is a fitting celebration of the composer's 200th birthday. Brevard Sinfonia […]
The 2024 Orchestra Series comes to a rousing close with Jean Sibelius's triumphant Symphony No. 5. At once mystical and majestic, one is forever moved by the iconic "Swan Theme" and the drama of the six final chords. Brahms's Schicksalslied is often dubbed his "Little Requiem." This timeless setting of Friedrich Hölderlin's poetry features the […]
Welcome to the Fork’s Foundation Class! This course is designed to lay a strong foundation in fly fishing, for 12-15 year olds! Students will enjoy a full day of fun, hands-on instruction, led by Headwaters’ experienced and licensed fly fishing guides. Diving into basic entomology, casting lessons, fish identification and fish handling ethics, gear overview, […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
CATHEY'S CREEK Community Center's MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM (This is a weekly event. ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS ONLY.) All are welcome - So take the old guitar off the wall and join us for an evening good ole mountain music. Come on down to Cathey's Creek Community Center ... Where the action is, every Thursday night 7 - […]
Meteor Showers At PARI Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? Here is your chance! Join PARI for a night all about meteors and meteorites. Enjoy our dark skies and mountain peaks for breathtaking views of the night sky. Our astronomers will guide your experience as you watch for blazing meteors and peek at […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
M U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Join us for an up-close and personal introduction to some of the most important and yet most misunderstood wild creatures – the reptiles that live in our backyards – and maybe even in our basements and attics! This program will focus on many of the more misunderstood animals we share our world with. These animals […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
CATHEY'S CREEK Community Center's MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM (This is a weekly event. ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS ONLY.) All are welcome - So take the old guitar off the wall and join us for an evening good ole mountain music. Come on down to Cathey's Creek Community Center ... Where the action is, every Thursday night 7 - […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
In this three-hour workshop, participants will explore creative uses of flowers as common as those growing in their own backyards. Participants will go home with a glass jar with lid that they will decorate with dried flowers. In addition to the creativity, participants will have the option to take a guided tour of the historical […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Curated and hosted by 15-time GRAMMY winner Béla Fleck, the Blue Ridge Banjo Concert is our celebration of "all things banjo." Hear banjo legend Béla Fleck and more at the most beautiful outdoor concert hall in Western North Carolina. Presented in partnership with Mountain Song Productions.
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
CATHEY'S CREEK Community Center's MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM (This is a weekly event. ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS ONLY.) All are welcome - So take the old guitar off the wall and join us for an evening good ole mountain music. Come on down to Cathey's Creek Community Center ... Where the action is, every Thursday night 7 - […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
M U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Join us at the Cradle of Forestry on the 4th Tuesday of the Month throughout the 2024 season for FREE admission days for all! Walk the paved trails, pack a picnic lunch for your friends and family, explore the Discovery Center and make it a fun filled day at the Cradle deep in the heart […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
CATHEY'S CREEK Community Center's MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM (This is a weekly event. ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS ONLY.) All are welcome - So take the old guitar off the wall and join us for an evening good ole mountain music. Come on down to Cathey's Creek Community Center ... Where the action is, every Thursday night 7 - […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
Silvermont Mansion, built by Transylvania Industrialist Joseph Silversteen in 1917, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Second Floor House Museum has been furnished with original Silversteen furnishings and houses many of the family's personal belongings.
M U S I C + M O O N S H I N E Please join us for a summer night of LIVE music at the distillery EVERY Friday until Labor Day weekend 6-8pm! • Free tastings from Cedar Mountain Moonshine • Free outdoor live music • Beer/Wine/Moonshine Slushies/NA options available inside the distillery […]
Ahoy, mateys! Mark your calendars, Pirate Day 2024 – Saturday August 31st Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure with real river mermaids joining our 3-hour paddling escapade! From a kids’ corner bursting with activities to a fierce costume contest, Mama Bears Food Truck, and the electrifying performance by Diamond Dave & The Queen Of Hearts […]
Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture Exhibit. Come sit a spell and join us as we look at the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and stories that express this unique and vibrant culture. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from noon until 4:00. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Group or special after-hours tours can be […]
The Cradle of Forestry welcomes all musicians of all skill levels and instruments of choice to join in on their first-ever Play Music on the Porch Day! Sat, August 31st 1:00-4:00pm Free admission to the Cradle if you have your instrument in hand!
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