A hit on Broadway, this is Lees-McRae Summer Theatre’s first non-musical play in a decade. When two cheating lovers secretly meet at their favorite countryside English cottage in 1923 for their yearly tryst, they expect nothing but bliss. Then, the doorbell starts ringing. As their spouses arrive, a hilarious web of secrets unravels in this […]
Gotcha Groove will make sure there's no parking on the dance floor during their June 27 appearance at the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. With a repertoire of more than 150 songs spanning seven decades of R&B, soul, funk, rock, oldies and beach, Gotcha Groove brings energy, good vibes and expert showmanship […]
A hit on Broadway, this is Lees-McRae Summer Theatre’s first non-musical play in a decade. When two cheating lovers secretly meet at their favorite countryside English cottage in 1923 for their yearly tryst, they expect nothing but bliss. Then, the doorbell starts ringing. As their spouses arrive, a hilarious web of secrets unravels in this […]
The classically-trained duo of Quinn Crowe showcases a love for all genres of music during a June 28 appearance at the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. The North Carolina duo has roots in jazz, country, blues and rock ’n’ roll. Check out a short video of Quinn Crowe. The free concert takes […]
Enjoy an afternoon of brews and live music at Kettell Beerworks featuring singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sam Fanthorpe. Fanthorpe, whose motto is “has guitar, will travel,” serves up an eclectic combination of original works, classic country, jazz, blues and Appalachian roots music. Audiences enjoy his combination of a great voice, excellent guitar chords and fun personality. Hours […]
Music at Forum is a curated series of concerts held at Lees-McRae College. It was founded in 1979 by a group of residents to enhance the cultural arts experience each summer in Banner Elk. Music at Forum’s 46th season continues with the return of a fan favorite, Western Piedmont Symphony. Based in Hickory, Western Piedmont […]
Music at Forum is a curated series of concerts held at Lees-McRae College. It was founded in 1979 by a group of residents to enhance the cultural arts experience each summer in Banner Elk. Music at Forum’s 46th season continues with the return of a fan favorite, Western Piedmont Symphony. Based in Hickory, Western Piedmont […]
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 the amphitheater at Tate-Evans Town Park. The fun dance music — from Southern rock to oldies, '70s, '80s, soul, country and funk — is […]
The Sugar Mountain Resort Summit Crawl is a fun event in which participants walk, hike or crawl up Sugar Mountain’s 5,300-foot peak by way of three ski slopes: Easy Street, Gunther’s Way and Northridge. Although mostly just for fun, times are kept and prizes are awarded in various categories. The uphill course is approximately 1.2 […]
Banner Elk’s Fourth of July celebration is a day that makes Uncle Sam proud, beginning with one of the most popular July 4th parades in North Carolina and ending with the Party in the Park and Duck Race in Tate-Evans Town Park. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and is open to all who wish […]
Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Sound Traveler. Sound Traveler is made up of the husband-and-wife duo of Bob and Patty Tatum who play a variety of unexpected combinations of instruments, including guitar, trumpet, bass, concertina, banjo, harmonica, percussion, ukulele and xylophone. Audiences can expect to hear classic rock, […]
Enjoy a Fourth of July evening of musical variety with Big Fun Band in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. This versatile, Charlotte-based group covers everything from Bruno Mars to Elvis Presley, from ZZ Top to Tears for Fears. The free concert takes place on the outdoor […]
