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June 2024
Banjo Camp
June 17-21 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Price Per Participant: $40 Ages 10-16 Skill Level - Beginner 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…
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Coffee with the Curator
Shelby, NC 28150 United States + Google Map
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE For Coffee with the Curator in June, join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and Guest Services Staff Sandy Smith on a whirlwind tour of the beautiful stained-glass windows at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Shelby. Sandy and a team of other devoted church members have been working on a book that will document the stories behind the windows and the people they were donated in honor…
Find out more »Fiddle Tunes and Fish Camps: A Fish Fry at the Earl Scruggs Center
Fish Camps have played an important role in the community of Cleveland County dating back nearly 100 years when groups of hungry patrons would gather at the banks of the Broad River to enjoy fried fish and great music. It was in this environment that a young Earl Scruggs first played in front of live audiences alongside of his brother and earliest musical partner Horace. The two would walk home along the banks of the Broad River with stomachs full…
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Pickin’ on the Square with Trakas, Moore, & Jenkins
Join us in celebrating a decade of music and community at Pickin’ on the Square! In honor of our 10-year anniversary, we’re shaking things up! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June, July, and August, from 11 am to 1 pm, for concerts and casual jam sessions on the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center. Concert: 11 am - 12 pm Jam Session: 12 pm - 1 pm June 8: PacJAM Ramblers and Muddy…
Find out more »Guitar Workshop with Award-Winning Instructor Allen Shadd
Saturday, July 13 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Ages 15-18: $15 Ages 18+: $25 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced In this two-hour-long workshop, students will learn about adding skills that build on their current playing level, how to start and build a solo, how to make the most of practice time, as well as cover some of the fundamentals often overlooked or forgotten by players as they progress. Click here to register! Instructor Bio: Allen…
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE Do you enjoy local history? Grab your coffee and join us Wednesday, July 17, at 10:30 AM for Coffee with the Curator in our Great Hall! Our curator, Zach Dressel, will facilitate a discussion on a topic relating to our county’s history and present items from the Cleveland County Historical Collection. Click here to register!
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Pickin’ on the Square with Wiregrass
Join us in celebrating a decade of music and community at Pickin’ on the Square! In honor of our 10-year anniversary, we’re shaking things up! Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of June, July, and August, from 11 am to 1 pm, for concerts and casual jam sessions on the court square of the Earl Scruggs Center. Concert: 11 am - 12 pm Jam Session: 12 pm - 1 pm June 8: PacJAM Ramblers and Muddy…
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Coffee with the Curator
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE Did you know that historic books can contain toxic components in their covers? For September’s Coffee with the Curator, join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and Gardner Webb University Dean of the Library and University Archivist Natalie Bishop for a discussion about “Poison Books,” the center of a new collaborative research project lead by the Winterthur Museum with collaboration by Gardner Webb University. As part of the discussion…
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Coffee with the Curator
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE Curious about having over a century of Shelby Star newspapers at your fingertips? For September’s Coffee with the Curator, join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant Director Zach Dressel and Gardner Webb University Dean of the Library and University Archivist Natalie Bishop for a discussion about a new digitization project that will see decades of Shelby Star issues transformed from Microfilm to searchable online documents opening up new possibilities of research for…
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The Liver Mush Legacy: A Tasty Exploration!
Get ready for a flavorful experience at The Earl Scruggs Center that will be educational, delicious, and musical. During The Liver Mush Festival, this program will dive into the fascinating history of liver mush—an iconic Southern delicacy with deep roots in our region. Through a fun and interactive presentation, you’ll explore its origins, cultural significance, and unique preparation methods. But that’s not all! Some lucky attendees will have the chance to participate in a taste test featuring a variety…
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