A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

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…

Start early. Stay late.

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

Jul 4 – Jul 21, 2007

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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…

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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…

Start early. Stay late.

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

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…

Go where you feel alive.

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

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…

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

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…

Pause when it feels right.

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

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…

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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…

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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…

Simple trips are often the best.

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

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…

Take the long way.

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

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…

Take the long way.

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

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…