Asheville Symphony’s Free Symphony in the Park

The Asheville Symphony kicks off its 2023-2024 season on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. with the third annual Symphony in the Park concert in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park. The entire community is invited to this free event, and each year over 7,000 people from across Western North Carolina join to enjoy this […]

The Swannanoa Gathering: A Celebrated Gathering of Music and Culture

History of the Swannanoa Gathering Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the Swannanoa Gathering is an annual event that has become a cherished tradition for music enthusiasts and cultural aficionados alike. Founded in 1991, the Gathering was the brainchild of renowned folk musician and educator, Warren Wilson College professor Doug Orr, […]

Tryon’s Vibrant Arts Scene Comes Alive with Three Concerts

Small town Tryon has an outsized performing arts scene, with three concert events kicking off the summer on June 9.

Acappella Choir Concert

The Hominy Valley Men’s Christian A-cappella Choir will present a program, “Patriotic Songs and More,” on Friday, June 23rd, at 7:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church, Weaverville. Join Director Clay Plemmons and this non-denominational group of men of all ages as they perform patriotic favorites, traditional hymns, and feel-good songs. This program is sponsored […]

Stellar Program Chosen For Brevard Music Center Season

Every musical preference, from classical to jazz and country, will be at the Brevard Music Center this summer, as performances are given by distinguished musicians along side of many students studying there.

5th Annual Music on Main Taking Place

The Weaverville Business Association brings Dangermuffin and Datrian Johnson & The Jamie Hendrickson Quartet, to Main Street on Saturday, June 10, 2023, for the fifth annual Music on Main event. The Weaverville Business Association is hosting the event, said a press release from the association. Music on Main takes place on Saturday from 4 pm […]

Avalon Rock Fest Benefits Humane Society

Four area rock bands perform on this Saturday in a Humane Society benefit.

Business Reopens To Tremendous Community Support

Rachel expressed they could have used another week to prepare before opening, but "we were getting so many wonderful calls, emails, and messages on Facebook, and we just needed to get back to normal and get back to business."

Music and Storytelling at Event in Weaverville

In a packed house concert at the Community Center at Dottie Sherrill Knoll in Weaverville, storytellers and musicians Michael Reno Harrell (left) and Josh Goforth (right) come together for an event on April 20th. The concert was sponsored by the Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living, Peterson Insurance and UNC-Asheville. David Holt (center), a […]

Jon Stickley Trio Brings Progressive Bluegrass to Hendersonville Theatre

The Jon Stickley Trio will perform on stage as part of Hendersonville Theatre’s Hometown Sound Music Series on Saturday, April 22. Online at HVLtheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (828) 692-1082, tickets cost $25. 10% off is offered to groups of ten or more. The Jon Stickley Trio is a bluegrass band with […]