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June 2025
Pickin’ on the Square
Join us for Pickin’ on the Square! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June & July, starting at 11 am, and head to the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center for an unforgettable day of music, fun, and community! 🪕 Concert: 11 am - 12 pm🪕 Jam Session to follow. Whether you're a seasoned picker or just love bluegrass, this event is for YOU! Bring a picnic, gather your loved ones, and enjoy beautiful tunes together in the…
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Coffee with the Curator
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE For Coffee with the Curator in June join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and special guest Hal Bryant on an exploration of the North Carolina firearm building tradition. Bryant, an antique firearm enthusiast will share the story of gunsmithing not only in North Carolina, but also in Cleveland County, detailing builders who worked in the late 19th century making firearms for local hunters. Click here to register!
Find out more »Polkas and Parlor Games: Gilded Age Fashion and Dance in Shelby
June 21, 6 PM $35 Non-members / $25 Members (Use your discount code at checkout) Step back in time with Atlanta Historic Dance as they bring to life the social scene of the Cleveland Springs Hotel’s golden era with period-correct dances, parlor games, and fashion demonstrations, all set to live music by Mari Hashimoto on Violin and Zoe Taddie on Cello representing the Carolina Primrose Quartet. Click here to register!
Find out more »Beginner Guitar Camp
June 23 - 27 | 9:30am - 12:00pm Ages 8-13 (older students allowed with inquiry) Skill Level – Beginner Cost Per Participant: $40 Students will learn the basics of guitar including technique, chords, melody, and notation. Through group instruction and individual mentoring, students will have an opportunity to work at a pace that focuses on progress and musicality. On the final day, parents are invited to a mini-performance to experience the culmination of a week of hard work.…
Find out more »Beginner Banjo Camp
June 23 - 27 | 1:00pm - 3:30pm Ages: 8-16 Skill Level: Beginner Cost Per Participant: $40 Students will learn the basics of banjo including technique, chords, melody, and notation. Through group instruction and individual mentoring, students will have an opportunity to work at a pace that focuses on progress and musicality. On the final day, parents are invited to a mini-performance to experience the culmination of a week of hard work. Students are encouraged to bring an…
Find out more »July 2025
Adult Beginner Guitar Workshop
July 12 | 9:30am - 12:00pm Skill Level: Beginner Cost Per Participant: $20 Students will learn the basics of guitar including technique, chords, melody, and notation in a one day workshop setting. Through group instruction and individual mentoring, students will have an opportunity to work at a pace that focuses on progress and musicality. Contact the Earl Scruggs Center for information on loaned instruments & scholarships/fee assistance or click here. Click here to register!
Find out more »Pickin’ on the Square
Join us for Pickin’ on the Square! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June & July, starting at 11 am, and head to the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center for an unforgettable day of music, fun, and community! 🪕 Concert: 11 am - 12 pm🪕 Jam Session to follow. Whether you're a seasoned picker or just love bluegrass, this event is for YOU! Bring a picnic, gather your loved ones, and enjoy beautiful tunes together in the…
Find out more »Coffee with the Curator
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE For Coffee with the Curator in July Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and Gardner Webb University Dean of the Dover Library Natalie Bishop will be continuing a deep dive into the digitization of the Cleveland County Historical Collection. Dressel and Bishop will share the unique process for digitizing and transcribing historic deeds from the CCHC, some of which date back to the early 19th century. Click here…
Find out more »Adult Intermediate Guitar Workshop
July 19 | 9:30am - 12:00pm Skill Level: Intermediate Cost Per Participant: $20 Students will have an overview of musical styles and techniques for the guitar including blues, rock, country, and bluegrass. In addition to learning scales and patterns that will unlock a world of inspiration, we will also cover barre chords and other aspects of intermediate guitar playing. Through group instruction and individual mentoring, students will have an opportunity to work at a pace that focuses on progress and musicality. Contact the…
Find out more »Intermediate Guitar Camp
July 21 - 25 | 9:30am - 12:00pm Ages: 10-16 (older students allowed with inquiry) Skill Level: Intermediate Cost Per Participant: $40 Students will have an overview of musical styles and techniques for the guitar including blues, rock, country, and bluegrass. In addition to learning scales and patterns that will unlock a world of inspiration, we will also cover barre chords and other aspects of intermediate guitar playing. Through group instruction and individual mentoring, students will have an opportunity to work at…
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