The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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…

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Jul 4 – Jul 21, 2007

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

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…

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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…

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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…

Start early. Stay late.

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

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…

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Jul 1 – Jul 26, 2026

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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…

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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…

Pause when it feels right.

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

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…

Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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…

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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…

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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…