Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists
The Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists is a prestigious annual event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the talents of the next generation of classical musicians.
Our Events
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An Independence Day Eve to Remember!
Mark your calendars to celebrate that truth with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
July 3rd in the Park
Join us for the annual July 3rd in the Park Independence Day celebration.
An Independence Day Eve to Remember!
Mark your calendars to celebrate with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
Burlington Sock Puppets vs Danville Otterbots
Step back in time and celebrate America’s story at a truly unforgettable night at the ballpark!
Onslow County Freedom Festival
Celebrating Fourth of July in Onslow County
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of Wild West Family Fun at Tweetsie Railroad and the largest fireworks show in the High Country.
Denton Antique Festival
Get ready for the 2026 Denton Antiques Festival!
Independence Day Celebration at Historic Halifax
Musket firing, living-history demonstrations, and a special reading of the Declaration of Independence will combine to make this a Fourth of July to remember in the historic town of Halifax!
Independence Day Celebration at Hickory Ridge History Museum
Step into the past this Independence Day weekend at Hickory Ridge History Museum, where history comes to life with living history demonstrations, patriotic traditions, music, and more, honoring America’s founding.
Independence Day Celebration at Museum of the Waxhaws
Celebrate Independence Day with the Museum of the Waxhaws from 12–4 PM as we honor America’s 250th anniversary in true patriotic fashion!
Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest
Experience the best of North Carolina with DNCR at Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest!
250th Celebrate America Indoor Craft Show
This in-door craft show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial events being held at Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist Church on July 4th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
250th Celebrate America Classic Wheels Show
This car show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial celebration taking place at the Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist church on July 4th, 2026.
250th Celebrate America
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina will celebrate the semi-quincentennial of America this July 4th with family fun, food, and entertainment.
Gladys Knight
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest.
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
If the phrase “male acappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again.
Artist Talk for Embracing Tranquility
The show, Embracing Tranquility, will include an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith in the gallery on Saturday, July 11th at 4pm.
40th Annual Outdoor Rosen Sculpture Walk
Now in its 40th year at Appalachian State University, the Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition celebrates An Appalachian Summer Festival tradition!
WindSync: Peter and the Wolf
Complete with costumes and choreography, this engaging performance introduces the five wind instruments of the orchestra and concludes with an exciting retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev.
WindSync
Over nearly two decades of performing, WindSync has proven itself “a major force in the American chamber music landscape” (Arts and Culture Texas), leaping from prizewinning Concert Artists Guild and Fischoff performances to the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Library of Congress, Metropolitan Museum of Art and more.