Free, Saturday, May 2, 2-4pm. Opening exhibition for "Wild Through Their Eyes" at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon. ♦ Champions for Wildlife presents this special exhibition of student created artwork. This exhibition features artwork created by students participating in the Wild for Art program, including clay sculptures, watercolor paintings, and original poetry. This exhibit runs […]
Saturday, May 2, 2-5pm. Mountain Brook Vineyard Block Party. Join Mountain Brook for the Inaugural New Wine Release Block Party. Enjoy an afternoon filled with new release wines, a chef-crafted menu, and a live DJ. Explore six wine and food stations, each paired with a curated dish from Taste of Pea Ridge. Tickets are $85 […]
Free. May 2, 4pm. Intro to Birding Presentation at FENCE, Tryon. ♦ Join Kevin Burke for an informational talk on the popular hobby of watching birds. The classroom presentation will go over the basics that anyone will need to get started. Topics include: how to identify common species in our area, different types of binoculars […]
Saturday, May 2 at 1pm & 4pm. Guided Pottery Class with Dee Lassiter at Overmountain Vineyards, Green Creek. Artist Dee Lassiter will guide you in this hands-on pottery class where you'll build your own bud vase or flask. There are two time slots available: 1-3pm and 4-6pm. Each time slot is $65 per person. Grab […]
Rescheduled to May 2 due to inclement weather. Saturday, Jan 24, 8pm, Beach Bash at the Purple Onion, Saluda, NC The Get Right Band is bringing the Summer in the Winter Beach Bash back to the Purple Onion. Dress in some beachy or tropical clothes, like your favorite Hawaiian shirt or hula skirt, and enjoy […]
Sunday, May 3, 12pm. Paint & Sip at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Just in time for Mother's Day, come paint this "Mother Hen" with the assistance of a local artist. All supplies provided, easy to follow pattern and step by step instructions. Advance registration is required, $35, by texting 828-674-8964 to reserve your seat.
Sunday, May 3, 12-8pm. Parole Party: Break into Spring at Iron Key Brewing, Columbus. This is an all day shindig with vendors, food and drink for purchase, live blacksmith demos by Night Owl Ironwork's, and corn hole tournaments all day. Live music: 12pm, Elizabeth McCorvey & Band, 3pm, Reedy River String Band and 6pm, The […]
Sunday, May 3, 1-4pm. Animal Faire at Caitlyn Farms, Mill Spring Enjoy a special high tea experience, paint a pet, play in a croquet tournament, and see raptors (presented by Carolina Mountain Naturalist). Tickets are $149 per person. Purchase tickets online at: https://www.foothillshumanesociety.org
Tickets $10, Sunday, May 3, 3pm, The Community Chorus Spring Concert at Polk County High School Auditorium, 1681 NC 108, Columbus. The Community Chorus Spring Concert presents "Broadway Classics in Concert" at Polk County High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 at the door and proceeds support the Rotary Club of Tryon Scholarship Fund.
Free, Sunday, May 3, at 4pm. Welcome Back the Bluebird Presentation at FENCE. ♦ Evangeline LaMore, Songbird rehabilitator, and Polk County coordinator for the North Carolina Bluebird Society, will give a presentation on Bluebirds. Learn about how bluebird population decline has been turned around and what you can do to help.