SwingSet, a local 15-piece swing band, performs a concert on the Village of Banner Elk outdoor stage. What better way to enjoy a Thursday happy hour than with a big band performance in the heart of Banner Elk? No cover charge, just come by for a drink or a bite of food and some classic […]

Thursday evening Concerts in the Park, sponsored by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce, are a popular summer activity showcasing well-known local and regional bands. The free concerts take place at Robbins Amphitheater at Tate-Evans town park. The fun dance music — from Southern rock to oldies, '70s, '80s, soul, country and funk — is […]

Each Friday through July 25, wildlife biology and pre-veterinary medicine students at Lees-McRae College give weekly public wildlife presentations. These presentations take place at the amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park in downtown Banner Elk. At each presentation, Lees-McRae students bring an animal ambassador that is being rehabilitated or cared for at the college's Dan and Dianne […]

Lake Street Dive and opening act The 502s play a concert under the stars at Beech Mountain Resort. Lake Street Dive is a popular live band known for building a potent connection with every crowd. The five-piece band's eclectic sound is a bold cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop and more. The band's latest […]