A programs schedule and brief descriptions are displayed below. Programs are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. For more information, call 828.227.7129.

For information about exhibit dates: view exhibition dates 
  
For more information about the slideshows listed below: Multi-Media Presentations.  

January 2012

5   First Thursdays Old Time Music and Bluegrass: Ric Ledford and Reems Creek Incident
     Mountain Heritage Center Auditorium
     7:00 - 8:00 pm Concert
     8:00 - 9:00 pm Open Jam  
     Open to public - Free Admission                  

16 The Mountain Heritage Center will be closed in accordance with WCU's holiday schedule.

19 Liars Bench: Wild Mountain MusicMountain Heritage Center Auditorium
     Mountain Heritage Center Auditorium
     7:00 - 9:00 pm    
     Open to public - Free Admission 

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February

2   First Thursdays Old Time Music and Bluegrass: Chompin at the Bit String Band
     Mountain Heritage Center Auditorium
     7:00 - 8:00 pm Concert
     8:00 - 9:00 pm Open Jam  
     Open to public - Free Admission    

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March

1   First Thursdays Old Time Music and Bluegrass: New Southern Ramblers
     Mountain Heritage Center Auditorium
     7:00 - 8:00 pm Concert
     8:00 - 9:00 pm Open Jam  
     Open to public - Free Admission    

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A brief description of program offerings:

Arti-Facts! is a cultural arts program for families that links old-time traditions of the past to the present.

Appalachian Lunchtime Series programs are offered three times a semester at the noon hour.  Bring your own lunch and enjoy a pleasant hour learning more about Appalachian people and places.

Folklife Series programs are offered during fall and spring semesters.  Public presentations emphasize Appalachian themes of people and places.

Crafts at the Center is a series of demonstrations and hands-on activities by regional artists.

First Thursdays Old-Time Music and Bluegrass Jams.  Musicians get together monthly to share tunes and toe tapping steps.  Musical jams are held November through April on the first Thursdays in the Mountain Heritage Center auditorium.

Nature's Tracks is a natural history series for families.