NC Art & Soul


This week on NC Weekend, learn and play at Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum in High Point, where children are encouraged to explore throughout their experience. In Charlotte dive into more family friendly fun at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus more fun with the family at places like the TreeRunner Adventure Park and the Aurora Fossil Museum.
Next week, celebrate "NC Art & Soul" with highlights of artsy hubs like The Mitford Museum, founded by the bestselling author, Jan Karon in Hudson.
Watch NC Weekend Thursdays at 9 PM on PBS NC & the PBS App. Find additional airtimes on our TV Schedules page, and watch past episodes online and on the free PBS App.
Caldwell County
Producer: David Hardy
Join Deborah Holt Noel as she explores the Mitford Museum-a museum created by best-selling author Jan Karon- that collects artifacts from Jan’s life in Hudson as well as her fictional creation, the town and people of Mitford.
Website: themitfordmuseum.org
Wake County
Producer: Rick Sullivan
Lorraine Jordan has been playing the bluegrass circuit for most of her life, now her coffee house in Garner has become a gathering place for the community, and her Friday night concerts are a must see. fictional creation, the town and people of Mitford.
Website: lorrainescoffeehouse.com
Mecklenburg County
Producer: Sara Kate Baudhuin
Meet the dedicated artists and entrepreneurs who have revitalized a marginalized Black community in Charlotte and called their work the Brooklyn Collective.
Website: brooklyncollectiveclt.org
Gates County
Producer: David Hardy
Studio 32 is an artist-owned gallery space in rural Gates County that has become the creative hub of the community.
Website: studio32sunbury.com
Durham County
Producer: Rick Sullivan
Want some authentic blues along with those ribs? Then head to Durham for great music and food at the Blue Note Grill.
Website thebluenotegrill.com