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A Swannanoa Solstice
December 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sun, Dec 21 • 2 pm & 7 pm
Celebrate the season at the beloved local tradition that has captivated audiences for over 20 years! Experience a dynamic mix of new and returning artists, bringing you a festive variety of Celtic, American roots, and world-influenced music. This winter, join a heartwarming tribute to Appalachian culture, filled with holiday cheer.
Featured artists:
John Doyle & Mick McAuley
Becky Stone, emcee
Zoe & Cloyd
Josh Goforth
EJ Jones & the Piper Jones Band
Elizabeth McCorvey
Spotlight on A Swannanoa Solstice:
John Doyle was a founding member of the Irish-American supergroup Solas where Mick McAuley became a long-standing member of the band
Elizabeth McCorvey—a musician and mental health therapist—is making her A Swannanoa Solstice debut
Emcee Becky Stone has performed various Chautauqua characters including Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and Josephine Baker

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