Fry Street Quartet

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United States

The Ed Perzel Chamber Music Series Presents:   Fry Street Quartet Sunday, March 10, 2:30 PM Ashe Arts Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson   General Admission $18.50 adults, $7.50 students (includes sales tax and fees)  Fry Street Quartet This remarkable quartet - hailed as "a triumph of ensemble playing" by the New York Times […]

“Young at Art” Exhibit Opening

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Exhibit dates: March 14 – April 22, 2024Reception: Friday, March 15, 5 – 7 pm Young at Art is an annual exhibit sponsored by Ashe County Arts Council that features the works of talented young artists from Ashe County. This exciting event showcases the creativity and skill of local students, providing them with a unique opportunity […]

Ola Belle Reed Songwriter’s Retreat

Ashe Civic Center 962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

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 […]

Spring Fest 2024: Art is Super!

Ashe Early Learning Center 409-499 School Avenue, West Jefferson

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 - […]

Ola Belle Reed Songwriter’s Retreat Student Showcase

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United States

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.  

Tannahill Weavers

Ashe Civic Center 962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

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 Kontras Quartet

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Ave, West Jefferson, NC, United States

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). […]

Junior Appalachian Musicians End of the Semester Concert

Ashe Civic Center 962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

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 […]