Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Sep 30 – Sep 30, 2006

A Visit with Lincoln

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The day highlights Sandburg?s life-long interest in Abraham Lincoln reflected in his six-volume Pulitzer prize-winning…

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Jul 4 – Jul 21, 2007

Flat Rock Playhouse State Theatre of NC presents “Nuptials,”

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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters…

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Feb 11 – Feb 11, 2026

Carl Sandburg Solo Guitar Recital

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Annual Carl Sandburg solo guitar recital The event is in cooperation with Carl Sandburg Home…

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Mar 20 – Mar 29, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheare presents “The Velveteen Rabbit”

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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, is considered one "Top Ten Theaters…

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Apr 29 – May 10, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse , State Theatre of NC presents “Taking A Chance on Love”

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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters…

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Jul 1 – Jul 24, 2026

The World of Carl Sandburg

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The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama presents The World of…

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Jul 1 – Jul 26, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,”

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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters…

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Jul 2 – Jul 25, 2026

Rooabaga Stories

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The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama presents the Rootabaga Stories…

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Jul 29 – Aug 9, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of NC presents “Harps and Harmonicas”

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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters…

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Aug 12 – Sep 6, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC presents “Sherlock Holmes?The Final Adventure”

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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters…

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Sep 5 – Sep 5, 2026

Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln Celebration

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The day highlights Sandburg?s life-long interest in Abraham Lincoln reflected in his six-volume Pulitzer prize-winning…

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Sep 9 – Sep 20, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC presents “Souvenir”

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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters…

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Sep 23 – Oct 11, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC presents “Smokey Joe?s Caf

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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters…