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.
The Carolina Mountain Literary Festival is a celebration of literature and literacy for lovers of books and reading everywhere. We are a festival of ideas as expressed through the written arts. A variety of readings, writing workshops, seminars and other types of sessions devoted to readers and writers, reading and writing, and the writing life. […]
OOAK Art Gallery and Maples present Shantytown. Shantytown is a folk/rock band specializing in original songs and ballads, and creative interpretations of cover songs from a wide range of musical styles. They perform songs about life and living in the mountains; from wistful, haunting ballads to high-energy blues and rock. Organic harmonies and multi-talented performers […]