Welcome to the North Carolina Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Festival. Since the early 1950's Spruce Pine, North Carolina has been the host of the Festival and welcomed visitors from around the world to shop for beautiful jewelry, gemstones, minerals, beads, crystals, fossils and more! Even celebrities have been spotted at the Festival selecting their jewelry, […]
Penland sessions end with an auction of work donated by students, instructors, and friends. These auctions are celebrations of the work done in the classes and an opportunity for neighbors, travelers, and craft lovers to enjoy the energy of a Penland session. The proceeds from these auctions support scholarship programs.
The Penland Benefit Auction is a gala weekend in the North Carolina mountains featuring the sale of over 240 works in books, clay, drawing, glass, iron, letterpress, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, and wood. The Penland auction is one of the most important craft collecting events in the Southeast and a perfect opportunity to support Penland's […]
Based on the 1984 film of the same name, Footloose features music by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the adjustment to his […]
Based on the 1984 film of the same name, Footloose features music by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the adjustment to his […]
Based on the 1984 film of the same name, Footloose features music by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the adjustment to his […]
It’s about place. It’s about the destination. It’s about the art we find when we arrive. Roan Mountain range marking the northern point, its windswept, forested paths crossing over the Appalachian Trail to the ridge. Mt. Mitchell marking the south, the highest point this side of the Mississippi River with centuries of awe-inspiring views. Meandering […]
Penland sessions end with an auction of work donated by students, instructors, and friends. These auctions are celebrations of the work done in the classes and an opportunity for neighbors, travelers, and craft lovers to enjoy the energy of a Penland session. The proceeds from these auctions support scholarship programs.
It’s about place. It’s about the destination. It’s about the art we find when we arrive. Roan Mountain range marking the northern point, its windswept, forested paths crossing over the Appalachian Trail to the ridge. Mt. Mitchell marking the south, the highest point this side of the Mississippi River with centuries of awe-inspiring views. Meandering […]
Admission is FREE!! Bring a Blanket or Lawn Chair & Enjoy the Show! For more information or to sponsor an event call 765-3008. Family friendly and FREE to the public. No Alcohol/Smoking/Coolers.