OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
International Storytelling Center Gala
Gather with fellow community leaders, arts supporters, and friends in Jonesborough for an intimate and inspiring night across two iconic venues: the Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall and the Jackson Theatre. Through story and song, we will explore how shared narratives can connect us, shape us, and spark meaningful change.
Summer Concerts at the Jones House
The Nest of Singing Birds kicks off the summer at the Jones House Cultural Center in downtown Boone’s free weekly outdoor concerts that run from June through August.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
Bluff Mountain Festival
The Madison County Arts Council’s Bluff Mountain Festival a special community event. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for seating in front of the stage and in the shade of elegant magnolias.
America’s Appalachian Ballad Heritage Concert @ BRAHM
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, BRAHM invites you for an afternoon of songs older than America that have been preserved in the hills and hollers of Madison County, North Carolina.
Capitol 250: Freedom Fest
The Nest of Singing Birds ballad singers Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and William Ritter play the Capitol 250: Freedom Fest event in Raleigh. Their performance begins at 2:15pm immediately proceeding headliners Rissi Palmer and Tift Merritt.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
Montana Folk Festival
The Nest of Singing Birds ballad singers Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, and William Ritter play Montana Folk Fest in Butte.
Swannanoa Gathering
Sheila Kay Adams and Donna Ray Norton perform during Swannanoa Gathering’s Old Time Music + Dance Week. Schedule and details TBA.
Orchard at Altapass
Donna Ray, Sheila Kay, and William perform at the Orchard at Altapass surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Details to follow.
AVL Sounds Fest
The Nest of Singing Birds perform during AVL Sounds Fest showcasing Asheville’s vibrant venue ecosystem and genre-bending lineups.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
Donna Ray @ Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Donna Ray will lead a workshop and perform during a special community event at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville. Details TBA.
Hoppin’ John Fiddlers Convention
The Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention is a three-day traditional music festival held at the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Chatham County, NC. Celebrating Appalachian culture since 2007, it features old-time/bluegrass music contests, workshops, dancing, and more. Schedule forthcoming.
OMJ Spooky Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
OMJ Ballad Swap
Monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail Hotel and Zadie’s Restaurant in Downtown Marshall, NC.
Event Five
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event Four
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event Three
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event Two
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Event One
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.