A Swannanoa Solstice

For two decades and counting, this beloved local holiday tradition has brought warmth and light to winter’s darkest days — offering a comforting blend of global folk traditions from the diverse, multidisciplinary artists who call this region home. This year welcomes a charismatic mix of new and returning artists to A Swannanoa Solstice’s seasonal variety show for an evening of music, storytelling and wholesome holiday cheer. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville. Tickets: $60; Child (age 15 and under) $22. Group rates available. 828-257-4530 x1 or worthamarts.org/a-swannanoa-solstice-2024.

• “Klezgrass” duo Zoe & Cloyd
• Acoustic musician and storyteller Josh Goforth
• Highland bagpiper E.J. Jones & The Piper Jones Band
• Roots music duo Newberry & Verch
• LatinX indie-folk artist and songwriter M A R
• A.C. Reynolds Chorale
• Storyteller and emcee Becky Stone