Everything But OTSP

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 […]

Join us for the WJBA’s First Annual Chocolate Crawl. We are excited that participating businesses will offer unique chocolates for a delicious shopping experience! This event will be from 5-7 pm on Friday, May 10. The Chocolate Crawl is organized by the West Jefferson Business Association. The Ashe Arts Center gallery features a new exhibit, Portals […]

Help support the arts and get some great bargains too! Early Learning Center(Old West Jefferson School)Friday, May 177 pm - 9 pm Get the best before the rest! Come to the ARTifacts Preview Sale! Admission: $5 Spring Cleaning?Tax-DeductibleYard Sale donations gratefully accepted at the Early Learning Center: May 15: 12 - 5 pmMay 16: 10 […]

Help support the arts and get some great bargains too! Early Learning Center(Old West Jefferson School)Saturday, May 188 am - 1 pm Spring Cleaning?Tax-DeductibleYard Sale donations gratefully accepted at the Early Learning Center:May 15: 12 pm - 5 pmMay 16: 10 am - 5 pmMay 17: 10 am - 5 pm Gently used items only, […]

WKSK'S Old Time and Bluegrass Show Returns LIVE to the Ashe Civic Center! Saturday, May 18th "Just a little after eleven" Featuring the Crooked Road Ramblers with Host Tom Hartman Free & Open to the Public, 11 AM.   We're excited to announce that the Old Time and Bluegrass Radio Show will be returning live to […]