"Jazz as Democracy" -- Lecture/Concert on April 30, 8-9PM, Crossroads, Plemmons Student Union The lecture by Todd Wright followed by the concert, featuring the Todd Wright Quintet, will include jazz music of North Carolina icons John Coltrane, Roberta Flack, Thelonious Monk, and others. The musicians: Todd Wright, saxophone; Rick Simerly, trombone; Andy Page, guitar; Adam […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
PTSD: The Invisible Enemy is a 60-minute documentary about the effects post traumatic stress disorder is having on our military veterans. More than 31,000 Global War on Terror veterans have taken their own lives. United States combat fatalities in the war were 7,000. The film is narrated by Joe Mantegna, best known from the television […]
Faculty Lecture by Dr. Andrew Polonsky, "On the Frontiers of Democracy, From Ukraine to America" Dr. Andrew Polonsky is an assistant professor at Appstate's department of computer science. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from University of Connecticut. After receiving his doctorate in computer science from University of Bergen (Norway), he had a number of postdoctorate research […]
Inaugural Program of the Four-Part Series “What Can Become of Us?” Co-presented by Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies, Zócalo Public Square, and Asheville Art Museum Moderated by Tomás Jiménez, Founding Faculty Co-Director, Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies As people move to and around the U.S., they transform communities, perhaps nowhere as strikingly as in fast-growing North Carolina. As the […]
PTSD: The Invisible Enemy is a 60-minute documentary about the effects post traumatic stress disorder is having on our military veterans. More than 31,000 Global War on Terror veterans have taken their own lives. United States combat fatalities in the war were 7,000. The film is narrated by Joe Mantegna, best known from the television […]
Meet outstanding artists and find one-of-a-kind pieces at this exhibition-style sale! Starworks’ 2nd Annual Craft Invitational will feature some of the region's most talented artists in ceramic, glass, wood, metal, and fiber with an emphasis on functional craft of the highest quality. Can't make it on May 3, 9am-4pm? Shop early, meet the artists, and […]
Appalachian State University's High Country Humanities—with support from North Carolina Humanities and the Watauga Arts Council —is pleased to present a public listening workshop, followed by a free concert. These events will form a two-part program titled “Resounding Resistance: Folk-Infused Classical Music, 1937-1945,” which will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Dive into the fascinating world of genealogy and uncover the stories that shaped your family’s past! In ‘Shaking Your Family Tree 101’, you’ll learn how to trace your ancestry, analyze historical records, and explore your cultural heritage like never before. With hands-on access to powerful online databases and expert guidance, this course makes piecing together […]
Raleigh may have been a sleepy southern town surrounded by farmland, but it was also the state's capital city and a teaming hub for business and trade - business and trade of all kinds! Come down to the City of Raleigh Museum, bring your lunch, and learn all about the history of Raleigh's red-light district!!!
In a Preserving Our Voices session, students gather to listen to a historian share firsthand knowledge about significant historical events, deepening their understanding of the past. As they engage, they also develop interviewing skills—learning how to ask thoughtful questions, follow up effectively, and capture compelling narratives. A videographer documents the session, recording both the historian’s […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh’s Fletcher Park! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, power and prejudice. Noble Moorish general Othello, secretly married to his beloved Desdemona, chooses his friend Cassio for a promotion rather than his trusted but duplicitous ensign, Iago. Enraged, Iago weaves a complex […]
Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh’s Fletcher Park! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, power and prejudice. Noble Moorish general Othello, secretly married to his beloved Desdemona, chooses his friend Cassio for a promotion rather than his trusted but duplicitous ensign, Iago. Enraged, Iago weaves a complex […]
Get ready for a night of hypnotic rhythms, high-energy beats, and amazing eats! Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba are bringing their electrifying fusion of Senegalese Mandé traditions and contemporary sounds to downtown Statesville. With soul-stirring vocals, pulsing percussion, and the mesmerizing kora, their music has captivated audiences across the U.S., earning them an All Africa […]
Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh’s Fletcher Park! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, power and prejudice. Noble Moorish general Othello, secretly married to his beloved Desdemona, chooses his friend Cassio for a promotion rather than his trusted but duplicitous ensign, Iago. Enraged, Iago weaves a complex […]
Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh’s Fletcher Park! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, power and prejudice. Noble Moorish general Othello, secretly married to his beloved Desdemona, chooses his friend Cassio for a promotion rather than his trusted but duplicitous ensign, Iago. Enraged, Iago weaves a complex […]
PTSD: The Invisible Enemy is a 60-minute documentary about the effects post traumatic stress disorder is having on our military veterans. More than 31,000 Global War on Terror veterans have taken their own lives. United States combat fatalities in the war were 7,000. The film is narrated by Joe Mantegna, best known from the television […]
May 21, 10-11 a.m., Documenting the Disaster: Facilitating Community-Driven Archiving in the Wake of Hurricane Helene. Katherine Calhoun Cutshall, Manager of Buncombe County Special Collections (and SHRAB member), will discuss both process and content for a project to collect community memories after Hurricane Helene, Come Hell or Highwater. Library staff created a repository for digital materials in direct response to ways […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Event Title: Craft Making & Thinking: Appalachian Heritage and CultureDate: May 24-25, 2025Time: 10AM–5PMLocation: Folk Art Center, Asheville, NCDescription: The Southern Highland Craft Guild presents an immersive conference celebrating Appalachian heritage and culture. This event features master craftspeople, emerging artists, musicians, and storytellers exploring craft as a tool for understanding Appalachian identity. Highlights include panel […]
Shaking Your Family Tree 201 - Intermediate takes your genealogy journey to the next level! This dynamic course dives into advanced research techniques, empowering you to unlock family secrets and uncover stories you never knew existed. With expert guidance and hands-on exercises, you’ll master the use of specialized records, harness the power of technology, and […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
This kick-off event is free and open to the public. Located at the Erwin Center in the Highland Neighborhood, Curator Alicyn Wiedrich will present initial thoughts, research, and ideas to the local black community for their input and feedback. This will also serve as a brainstorming session and a way to gauge what resources (objects, […]
Come paint in the great outdoors at Latta University Historic Park! Let your creativity flow while enjoying the beauty of Spring with this instructor-led outdoor watercolor class taught by Rick Bennett. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to try something new, this beginner-friendly class is ideal for artists aged […]
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