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A weekend in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina teaching songwriting with intention. The Ola Belle Reed Song Writer's Retreat pays tribute to Ola Belle Reed, Ashe County, North Carolina’s National Heritage Fellowship Award and IBMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. North Carolina and nationally renowned songwriters on staff are excited to share their techniques in […]
Saturday, April 13, 2024Ashe County Arts Council's Hands-on Arts & Crafts Fair for Kids! This Ashe County Arts Council tradition has entertained, inspired and enriched many children in Ashe County for over 30 years and will continue Saturday, April 13, at the Early Learning Center (old West Jefferson School Gym) from 10 am - […]
Saturday, April 137:30 pm, Ashe Civic Center Tickets: $18.50 Adult | $7.50 Student(Includes sales tax and fees.)GRAMMY Award-winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer will join forces with Reggie Harris, a seasoned songwriter rooted in African American traditions and dedicated to education and advocacy, and GRAMMY Award-winning Don Henry, renowned for his diverse repertoire and contributions […]
See the workshop participants from the 2024 Ola Belle Reed Songwriter's Retreat in action! Each year students show off their hard work and new ideas from the retreat in a public showcase. This event is free and all are welcome to join in the fun and an afternoon of performance at Ashe Arts Center.
Tuesday, April 16th, 7:30 pm Tickets: $24 General | $7.50 Student Venue: Ashe Civic Center “...An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new.” -THE NEW YORK TIMES One of the world's premier traditional Celtic bands, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales […]
The Ed Perzel Chamber Music Series PresentsThe Kontras QuartetApril 21, 2:30 PMAshe Arts Center Tickets: $18.50 Adult, $7.50 Student The Kontras Quartet has been described as "a tightly crafted and beautiful instrument" (CVNC Arts Journal) and has been commended by Gramophone Magazine for their "scrupulous shading and control" and "enjoyable musical personality" (Fanfare Magazine). […]
Ashe County Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) End of the Semester Concert April 25th, 6 pm Ashe Civic Center JAM students show off what they've learned this semester! This event is free. Donations are accepted in support of the JAM program. JAM is sponsored by Ashe County Arts Council and is funded, in part, by a […]
APPALACHIAN YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE VISITS ASHE CIVIC CENTER APRIL 27, 2 PM • $DOLLAR DAYS$ • $1 ticket at the door Presenting Winnie the Pooh, Applachian Young People’s Theatre is a perfect family outing! Bring your kids to enjoy live theatre. About The Appalachian Young People’s Theatre The Appalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) touring […]
Coffee House Live returns on Friday, May 3 at the Ashe Arts Center at 7 PM We're thrilled to announce the return of Coffee House Live, an audience favorite that features a lineup of local and regional artists. Coffee House Live showcases the talent that thrives in our community. Join us for an unforgettable night […]