LEAF prepares to celebrate a 25-year landmark tradition with the 50th LEAF Festival and we’re going SOLID GOLD for the occasion! From Thursday May 14th to Sunday May 17th, 2020 we will be welcoming world music, art, culture, and community into the heart of the beautiful WNC Blue Ridge Mountains….
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The annual Saluda Arts Festival attracts many local artist showcasing their crafts. Stretching along Main Street in Historic Downtown Saluda, NC. Every media in art will be represented to explore and for sale. Free family fun festival!
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On Saturday, April 4, 2020, the Swannanoa Valley Museum will host it’s 3rd annual Appalachian Spring Tea at Camp Rockmont for Boys, the former (and final) home of Black Mountain College from 1941 – 1957. A Tea with a Twist will take place in the historic Black Mountain College Dining Hall with…
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Showcase of Excellence features the exceptional artistic talent of high school students in our area. This premier event is a juried fine arts competition that offers young artists their first taste of a professional gallery environment. Cash prizes are awarded for the top student artists and…
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Celebrate a summer of arts and crafts by visiting the most popular festivals in and around the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains.
Every year when the weather warms up, towns and cities in and around the Blue Ridge host events featuring work by some of…
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Join us Saturday for Asheville’s first Mini Maker Faire! New Media students are collaborating with Humanities students at UNCA to create tools for gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. We’ll be using arduino microcontrollers, arts and crafts supplies and much more!
Come learn, create, and…
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Crawl with us during the St. Patrick’s Day FAB Crawl (Food, Art & Brew) in downtown Morganton.
Retailers, Restaurants, Breweries, Pubs, and Art Studios are signing up to participate in the ALL DAY FAB Crawl on Saturday, March 16th. This St. Patrick’s Day FAB Crawl will include some Irish…
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Crawl with us during the St. Patrick’s Day FAB Crawl (Food, Art & Brew) in downtown Morganton.
Retailers, Restaurants, Breweries, Pubs, and Art Studios are signing up to participate in the ALL DAY FAB Crawl on Saturday, March 16th. This St. Patrick’s Day FAB Crawl will include some Irish…
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Artist Opening Celebrating Birds
Local watercolor artist Simone Wood says early admiration for winged creatures still shows up in her art today. Her new works showing her connection between the natural world and her creations will move you. Join us at our opening on Feb 5th 5-7pm, while enjoying…
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Spend a day or a weekend this coming June 1-3 visiting artist studios, talking with the artists, seeing their work all while exploring the beautiful Mitchell and Yancey counties, nestled between the Roan Mountain Ridge and Mt. Mitchell.
Start the adventure on Friday, June 1, at 10 am, then stop…
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Burnsville is the perfect spot for a summer vacation, according to a Country Living an article authored by writer Perrio O. Blumberg. The beautiful little mountain town was included in CountryLiving.com’s list of “20 Small Mountain Towns Perfect for a Summer Vacation.” What makes it perfect? The…
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