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  • December 2022

  • Thu 15
    December 15, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Newberry and Verch Holiday Cheer Tour

    Thursday, December 15 6:00 PM $25   Click here to purchase tickets to Newberry and Verch Holiday Cheer Tour.   […]

    $25
  • Sat 17
    December 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Musical Explorations

    Saturday, December 17 10:30am - 11:30am   This guitar experience class is an introductory group lesson for young beginners who […]

    FREE
  • Sat 17
    December 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Saturday Bluegrass Jam – Weekly at the Earl Scruggs Center

    Every Saturday, 1:00 pm   Musicians bring your instruments for an afternoon acoustic bluegrass jam session. All ages and playing […]

  • Wed 21
    December 21, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

    Do you enjoy local history? Join us at the Dover Library on the campus of Gardner-Webb University on Wednesday, December […]

    FREE
  • February 2023

  • Wed 8
    February 8, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    The Jagged Path: The African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance Opening Reception

    Please join us for a drop-in reception on Wednesday, February 8, 4 pm - 6 pm, for refreshments and an […]

    FREE
  • March 2023

  • Sat 4
    Featured March 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Remembering Earl: A Benefit Concert and Encore After Party

    The Earl Scruggs Center is excited to announce a benefit concert on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. This […]

  • Tue 7
    March 7, 2023 @ 2:00 pm

    Remembering Earl Benefit Instrument Raffle

    You have two chances to win an instrument!   Raffle tickets will be entered into a drawing for an Epiphone […]

  • Sat 11
    March 11, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    SOLD OUT – Guitar School

    Do you know of a young musician who is interested in learning guitar?   Learners between the ages of 8-15 […]

    $15
  • Wed 15
    March 15, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Coffee with the Curator

    Grab your coffee and join us Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30 AM for Coffee with the Curator in our Great […]

    FREE
  • Thu 23
    March 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Center Stage Concert Series: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley

    Thursday, March 23 6:00 PM $30   Click here to purchase tickets to Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley.   Limited  […]

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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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