Cultural Events

Arts, Ecology & Circus Camp 2024

Dreaming Stone Arts and Ecology Center is repeating its much beloved day camp for youth, ages 8 to 14! Educational and recreational programming will run from Monday through Friday, then family and friends are invited to a performance event and community dinner on Saturday evening to experience what the kids learned during the week. Instructional programs run from 9 to […]

22 - 26 Jul

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Collective Effervescence: Contact Improv Retreat

This event is full! Please reach out to dreamingstonenc@gmail.com if you want to be added to to the waitlist. Also, You may sign up for notices for future events within the footer of this page.  Gather for the first Contact Improvisation Retreat at Dreaming Stone’s new dance space and retreat center in the foothills of western NC with special teaching artist, […]

22 - 24 Sep

6:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Kalimba Workshop with Dance of Hope

Food, Art and Brew presents this free workshop by Dance of Hope!   Connect with friends from Uganda and learn how to play the Kalimba. Learn this traditional East African instrument, often referred to as the thumb piano, and experience the lulling soundscapes of  these melodic handmade instruments. Kalimbas will be provided. No experience needed. Register in advance at this […]

09 Sep

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Art, Ecology and Circus Camp: July 10th – 15th

Full and partial scholarships are available for residents of Rutherford County! You can find a scholarship application here. We still have a few volunteer shifts to cover, so please consider plugging in and helping these campers have a positive camp experience.  You can find our volunteer needs and sign up here. Please contact dreamingstonenc@gmail.com with questions.  Dreaming Stone Arts and […]

10 - 14 Jul

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dance of Hope Residency

We are honored to host Dance of Hope, during their US Tour. Under the mentorship of our friend, Chinobay, they have become Africa’s leading youth-based arts education program. They are joyous performers and thoughtful cultural ambassadors –  embodying the ways that art and culture can support healthy lives and healthy communities. We are sending them into the schools, into after-school programs, […]

01 - 07 May

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Local Schools, Grahamtown Center, Downtown FAB event, Dreaming Stone Campus

Rutherfordton, NC

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Sing In the Spring

Guided by Tevyn East and co-created with the participants, this practice will consist of acappella, easy to learn songs and chants. This draws heavily from the movement of Community Sings, but will integrate some good old fashioned singalongs with familiar tunes. We come together to sing, create beauty and relish the joy of spring’s emergence. There are no expectations about […]

01 Apr

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Collective Power and the Spirit of Regeneration: WNC Mutual Aid Roadshow – Dec. 4

An empowering day for group learning, skilling up, bartering, seed sharing, tree planting and storytelling! Learn about plant propagation and mutual aid economies. Hear stories of land practices that build healthy communities. Space is limited! You must register in advance ____________ Co-presented by Cooperate WNC, Silver Run Forest Farm, and Dreaming Stone Arts and Ecology Center Schedule for the Day […]

04 Dec

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dreaming Stone

Dreaming Stone

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Indigenous Peoples Day – Oct 8th

An educational event about Cherokee history and culture from Cherokee educator, Lianna Costantino. This is an opportunity to learn about the indigenous people whose story is a part of this land. We will hear an indigenous perspective on the honoring of Indigenous People’s Day (the following Monday, October 10th) and consider various steps in the journey of native solidarity.  This […]

08 Oct

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Live Music in the Park – Sept 23rd

Enjoy a free live music concert at Kiwanis Park, featuring Chinobay, on Sept 23rd at 7 pm. Ruff’ton Roots Community Garden and Dreaming Stone Arts and Ecology Center are teaming up to present an evening of stimulating and soothing music by Chinobay, a world class musician and educator from Uganda. Chinobay is a new resident of Rutherford County, and we […]

23 Sep

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kiwanis Park

Green St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Art, Ecology and Circus Camp – July 25th – 30th

Dreaming Stone Arts and Ecology Center is hosting a day camp for youth ages 7 to 13. Educational and recreational programming run from Monday through Friday, then family and friends are invited to a performance event and community dinner on Saturday evening, to experience what the kids learned during the week. Instructional programs run from 8:30 to 2:30 pm every […]

25 - 30 Jul

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Voices at the Table: Community Conversation on Food, Farming, and Health in Rutherford County

Be a change agent in your community. Be part of building stronger food, agriculture, and nutrition systems in Rutherford County. Make your voice heard. This community discussion, facilitated by the Rutherford County Food Council, will feature:   A brief presentation on food systems An open dialogue to brainstorm strengths and areas for growth in Rutherford County food, agriculture, and nutrition […]

09 Jul

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Bearing Witness: A Blessing of the Stones on Memorial Day Weekend

On memorial day weekend, we re approach memory and time. Are humans the only ones with memory? If not, what might we learn about the memory that exists within the land, within the soil and stones? How have other cultures recognized the power of standing stones as guardians, gatekeepers and repositories for our collective stories? What stories do we want to leave in […]

29 May

4:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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