Tree House Café & Studio: Stay a Little Longer
Tree House Café & Studio in Travelers Rest is the kind of place you wish you’d reached an hour earlier. Fresh, thoughtful food, a friendly hum of conversation, shelves of paintable art pieces, and a coffee bar that keeps the room moving at its own easy pace. Come for lunch, stay to create, then head out to the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Plein Air Abingdon 2025: Where Art Wanders Off Its Canvas and Into the Highlands
Mark your calendars: This isn’t your average arts fair—Plein Air Abingdon 2025 unfolds over four glorious days from Wednesday, October 1 through Saturday, October 4, 2025
It is steeplechase season!
Spring brings so many exciting ways to spend our school breaks and long weekends but we find the thrill of the steeplechase to be a frontrunner! Here are three that you can attend - all near small towns that you can enjoy when you are not caught up in the fun a the tailgate or the race!
A Theater Like No Other
The American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse offers a theatrical experience that transports you back in time. As the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theater, it breathes new life into the Bard's works in an authentic and immersive setting.
The Wharf at Lyman Morse
With Maine’s more than 3,500 miles of coastline and 4,600 islands, boat building is essential to the state’s way of life. From sailing vessels to lobster boats, people have needed the means to get out on the water for their livelihood or enjoyment for centuries. Having built over 200 custom boats in their Thomaston yard since the 1920s, Lyman-Morse is integral to the region’s fabric and is considered one of Maine’s top boatbuilding and technology companies.
Discover the heartbeat of a fiddle at Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention
In the heart of Southwest Virginia, amidst the lush landscapes and the historic backdrop of Abingdon, a unique celebration of music and community is on the calendar!
Discover the Theatrical Heart of Farmville, VA
Nestled in the heart of Virginia, Farmville might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of vibrant theater scenes. However, this charming town is quietly making a name for itself as a haven for theater enthusiasts.
A place that provides for the creation of art unlike any other: MacDowell
MacDowell, set amidst over 450 acres of New Hampshire woodlands, is a quiet, magical enclave where esteemed and select artists find their freedom to create unhindered by the worries of the world. While each season of fellows, as these select artisans is called, builds their own community as they share in the sacred spaces of creativity where other artisans became giants in their fields. It must be breathtakingly wonderful and, at the same time, bewilderingly humbling. Once you find out about MacDowell, you come to understand why the art culture of Peterborough seems to seep from every corner. A “typical” New England small town, but one with an art culture that is particularly systemic.
The Dorset Theatre Festival - all summer long!
We are back to explore more into the magic that is the Dorset Playhouse and the magnificent Dorset Theatre Festival.
Year-Round Festivals: Keene celebrates community in every season in New Hampshire
In Keene, every season is a reason to celebrate, and the town’s rich tapestry of festivals is a testament to its vibrant community spirit. Each event is a thread in the social fabric, drawing people from all walks of life to participate, celebrate, and connect.
Keene's Art Galleries: A Peek into the Vibrant Art Scene in New Hampshire's Creative Hub
We love seeing an art gallery when we visit small towns but when we find several of the variety we found in Keene, we know we found a town that treasures art.
The Walpole Players: Keeping the Theatrical Heartbeat Alive in Walpole
Since their inception in 1987, they've brought characters to life, unfolded riveting tales, and spread the magic of stagecraft to every corner of the community.
During most of the year, the Walpole players perform at the Helen Miller Theater, which is located on the second floor of the town hall. An intimate venue, it has been the setting for numerous productions. When the days begin to warm and the sun sets late – the magic moves to the Town Commons.
A spotlight on theatre in Clarkesville
Habersham Community Theater had an exciting lineup of shows. Running in the fall "Clue," a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie and the classic Hasbro board game.
Piedmont University's Musical Gems
Piedmont University's Lillian E. Smith Center is a testament to the university's commitment to the arts.
A time honored tradition
Lockhart's Chisholm Trail Roundup is a vibrant nod to the historic Chisholm Trail, a major cattle drive route in the post-Civil War era. The festival, typically hosted at Lockhart City Park, becomes a bustling hub of activity, entertainment, and an embodiment of Texas's rich history.
Canvas and Clay: Discovering the Artistic Heart of Clarkesville
Nestled in the verdant embrace of the North Georgia Mountains, the quaint town of Clarkesville dances to the rhythm of a vibrant art scene. It's a town where the paintbrush is as familiar as a fishing rod, and creativity flows as freely as the Soque River.
Unleashing Creativity in Littleton
Unleashing creativity in Littleton, NH, the Littleton Studio School is a community arts center with a vision to be an inspiration for artistic growth & a center for creative expression.
Before you “think” about hanging a shop sign
Can you see your sign hanging above the door, etched in the vintage font that whispers the soul of your brand? Imagine the first rays of the morning sun filtering through your windows, illuminating the carefully selected apparel or artisanal pastries.