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  • January 2024

  • Sat 13
    Featured January 13, 2024

    2024 Remembering Earl: A Benefit Concert & Encore After Party

    The Earl Scruggs Center is excited to announce a benefit concert on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This […]

  • February 2024

  • Wed 21
    February 21, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

    WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE   For Coffee with the Curator, join Earl Scruggs Center Assistant […]

  • Sat 24
    February 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    SOLD OUT – The Earl Scruggs Center and WNCW presents “Carolina Gospel: An Exploration of the Sacred Sounds of the Piedmont.”

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2:00 PM FREE   The Earl Scruggs Center and WNCW presents “Carolina Gospel: An Exploration of the […]

  • March 2024

  • Wed 20
    March 20, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

    WEDNESDAY,  MARCH 20 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE   What do the Henry Ford Museum, the New York State […]

    FREE
  • Thu 21
    Featured March 21, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    2024 Center Stage Concert Series Season Pass

    The 2024 Center Stage Concert Series tickets are now on sale! All shows begin at 6pm. Don't miss these incredible […]

  • Thu 21
    March 21, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: Tray Wellington Band

    Thursday, March 21 6:00 PM $30   Click here to purchase tickets to Tray Wellington Band.   Cash bar will […]

  • Thu 28
    Featured March 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Free Concert with the Henhouse Prowlers

    Hey Shelby, come get yourselves a serving of high octane, internationally-influenced Bluegrass music when the Henhouse Prowlers come to the […]

    FREE
  • April 2024

  • Tue 16
    April 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius – SOLD OUT

    Tuesday, April 16 6:00 PM $35   This show is SOLD OUT. Call 704-487-6233 to be added to the waitlist. […]

  • Wed 17
    April 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

    WEDNESDAY,  APRIL 17 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE Curious to learn about one of the oldest homes in Uptown […]

    FREE
  • Thu 25
    April 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Conversation with Ron Rash

    Join New York Times bestselling author Ron Rash for a book talk at the Earl Scruggs Center on Thursday, April 25, at 6:00 […]

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The Earl Scruggs Center honors legendary banjo master Earl Scruggs, blending his story with the region’s rich history. Through engaging exhibits and events, the Center celebrates his groundbreaking “Scruggs Style” and lasting musical legacy.

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