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Photo courtesy of Kruger Brothers.

Kruger Brothers with Soluna String Quartet

Step into a night of mountain music with the Kruger Brothers and the Soluna String Quartet.   

Photo courtesy of David Sedaris. Image taken by Anne Fishbein.

An Evening with David Sedaris

The best-selling author and well-known NPR humorist, playwright, and comedian David Sedaris returns to Cullowhee for An Evening with David Sedaris.   

Image courtesy of NC Symphony.

North Carolina Symphony: Classical Favorites Celebrating America 250

Enjoy an evening of familiar melodies and timeless classics featuring beloved orchestral works with your North Carolina Symphony.   

Image courtesy of DRUM TAO.

DRUM TAO

Founded in 1993 in Oita, Japan, this internationally renowned ensemble creates a one-of-a-kind performance filled with athleticism, artistry, and heart-pounding energy. With handcrafted instruments, original compositions, and stunning costumes, DRUM TAO offers a modern and unforgettable take on Japanese performing arts.  

Courtesy of Hunter Library Special Collections, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.

Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera

A new work that explores the unique and tragic hardships faced by early settlers of Western North Carolina. Set in rural Madison County, the opera is a powerful account of families torn apart by fear, mistrust, and violence.  

Image of 2022 Nutcracker performance.

The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company.  

Image of smoky mountains at sunset.

Echoes Across the Smokes: Strings, Stories, and Songs

Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this soulful celebration brings the Smokies to life.  

Image courtesy of IMG Artists.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Experience the timeless tale of Hamlet reimagined through the lens of contemporary dance and innovative stagecraft. In this groundbreaking production, co-created by renowned choreographer Guillaume Côté and visionary director Robert Lepage, Shakespeare's classic is transformed into a wordless journey of movement and emotion.  

Image courtesy of IMG Artists.

The Making of Our Planet with Dan Tapster

It’s the story of Life on Our Planet, a stunning new series chronicling the ongoing rise and fall of lives on Earth, from the cataclysmic events that reshape our ecosystems to the creatures that survived (or didn’t) along the way.