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2022 Events
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May 21, 10 am - 2 pm
Workshop: Life Changing No Knead Bread
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June 11, 9 am to 4 pm
Workshop: River Cane Mat Weaving Weaving
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Sunday, June 12, 7 pm
Special Azalea Festival Concert with
the Bluegrass All-Stars
Darren Nicholson and Marc Pruett of Balsam Range with Audie Blaylock and Reed Jones of Redline will be ‘Spreading the Good Word of Bluegrass’ during this special Sunday night performance. They may be just playing around and having fun between tours but these four have been raising the roofs under the banner of the Bluegrass Allstars. More info.
Adults $18; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. The concert is at 7:00 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
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Friday & Saturday, June 24 & 25
Arts & Crafts Spring Drive-About Tour
10 am - 5 pm both days. A free self-guided driving tour of the galleries and working studios of Graham and Swain County. On the tour you will meet some of the artists that make Western North Carolina famous for our handcrafted arts and crafts. Map and Directions. A holiday Drive-about is also scheduled for November 25 and 26.
Saturday, June 25, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with Darin and Brooke Aldridge
Brooke Aldridge is a 4-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year winner. Darin Aldridge spent six years as a member of the acclaimed Country Gentlemen and is a highly sought-after multi-instrumentalist and producer. The power duo has had multiple top charting singles and held the #1 slot for 5 weeks on the Roots Music Reports “Top 50 Contemporary Bluegrass Chart".
Adults $25; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
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Saturday, July 2, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with Buncombe Turnpike
Buncombe Turnpike plays a variety of heartfelt tunes ranging from traditional and contemporary bluegrass to gospel and hand crafted Buncombe Turnpike originals. With their crowd pleasing demeanor, seasoned musicianship, and powerful vocals, the band has made a name for themselves among traditional and contemporary listeners alike.
Adults $15; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
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Saturday, July 9, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with Chatham Rabbits
Steeped in regional Bluegrass tradition, a pillar of the Old North State, Austin and Sarah McCombie chronicle the contemporary with old-world instruments. With Sarah on the banjo and Austin on guitar, the two reach back into their histories to define their combined story. Though seemingly idealistic, the two exuberate with pure-hearted intentions to leave their mark on the world through music.
Adults $15; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
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Saturday, July 16, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with Appalachian Road Show
With multiple individual Grammy honors, Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble. In addition to their own innovative original music, they bring new-generation interpretations of traditional American, bluegrass, and folk songs. All are presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian region.
Adults $25; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
Saturday, July 23, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with the Jeff Little Trio
Jeff Little is an award-winning musician and member of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. The piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music and is rarely the lead instrument. Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity. He was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
Adults $25; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes
Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes is a four piece, Asheville-based band. Aubrey, the frontwoman/upright bassist/songwriter placed second in the John Hartford National Songwriting Competition in 2017 and has had an active role in the women in music scene in the region, founding the annual “Women in Music Series”, which has sold out premiere theatre venues three years in a row.
Adults $15; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
Saturday, August 6
Stecoah School Reunion
10 am – 2 pm. Everyone welcome – former students, staff and friends of Stecoah. Meet old friends and make new ones to celebrate the wonderful place that is the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center.
Saturday, August 6, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with The Wildmans
An award-winning family band consisting of siblings Aila and Eli Wildman on fiddle and mandolin respectively, their childhood friend, banjo player Victor Furtado, and upright bassist Sean Newman. Honors include Eli Wildman's two first place wins and Best All Around Performer at the Galax Old Time Fiddlers convention. Victor Furtado has also won three first place Galax awards and the 2019 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo.
Adults $15; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
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Saturday, August 13, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with Nu-Blu
Hailing from Silver City, NC, Nu- Blu’s heart and soul are husband and wife Daniel and Carolyn Routh. Her golden voice goes easily from tender lullaby to thundering freight train. The backbone of the band is Daniel, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. The quartet’s warm, layered American roots sound is rounded out by Austin Hefflefinger on banjo and Justin Harrison on fiddle/mandolin. The band has toured nationally and abroad and has made four IBMA appearances.
Adults $15; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
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Saturday, August 20, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with Pretty Little Goat
Pretty Little Goat is grassroots music at its finest. The band formed in 2013 through their common grounding in the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Pretty Little Goat sees traditional music as a living art form, vibrant and evolving. Members of the band are dedicated mentors to the next generation of musicians.
Adults $15; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
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Saturday, August 27, 7:30 pm
An Appalachian Evening with the Kruger Brothers
Swiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with bassist Joel Landsberg. Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Although each of these musicians has earned high credit for his skills individually, it is the interaction of the three together which makes their music so uniquely special.
Adults $30; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Snacks and beverages available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm.
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Friday, October 14, 6 pm
Harvest Festival Campfire
Campfire and marshmallow roast. Old fashioned campfire entertainment.
Saturday, October 15, 11 am - 5 pm
Annual Harvest Festival
Music, food, art & crafts vendors, antique farming demonstrations, clogging, country fair and quilt exhibit. $5 admission per adult. Students K-12, free. More information.
Friday & Saturday, November 25 & 26
Arts & Crafts Spring Drive-About Tour
10 am - 5 pm both days. A free self-guided driving tour of the galleries and working studios of Graham and Swain County. On the tour you will meet some of the artists that make Western North Carolina famous for our handcrafted arts and crafts. Map and Directions.
December 3, 9 – 11 am
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for breakfast with Santa and enjoy delicious pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. Santa will be available for photos and wish lists. Bring your camera to capture this special event. $6 per person. Reservations preferred.
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121 Schoolhouse Road
Stecoah (Robbinsville), NC 28771
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