"This is How it Happened" by Margaret Curtis opening reception and walk and talk on May 18 at 2pm, Upstairs Artspace, 49 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC. ♦ RSVP required at: https://www.upstairsartspace.org/event-details/opening-reception-9 Margaret Curtis (b.1965, Bermuda) is a feminist artist whose multi-layered narrative paintings address power dynamics on both the individual and societal level. Please […]

May 20, 7pm, seven short works from award-winning playwrights. Tickets are $15 and are available at https://tryonarts.org/♦ Enjoy a staged reading of plays by award winning and published playwrights, for one night only. These readings will have theatrical elements of music and lighting. From quirky to poignant to outright hilarious, and absurd, each of these […]

Free to browse and enjoy the art. Food and beverage available for purchase. Thursday, May 22, 12-6pm.  

Thursday, May 22, 6pm. Paint a black bear with the assistance of a local artist. All supplies are provided, including an easy to follow pattern. Advance registration required, $35. Text 828-674-8964 to sign up. 5

Free. May 23, 5-10pm, opening reception at Mirrorball Gallery, Tryon. ♦ This is the 2nd annual "First Look" at the Penland School of Craft 40th Auction preview exhibition. Enjoy an exclusive preview of select works from the 40th Annual Penland School of Craft Benefit Auction. The exhibition showcases standout pieces from some of the most […]