
Elizabeth McCorvey & Lefty Carmean at Arbor Evenings
An evening concert set among the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, pairing Elizabeth McCorvey and Lefty Carmean for an intimate outdoor performance. Expect a relaxed, nature-soaked vibe ideal for listening under the open sky.
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An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.

An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.
An intimate duo set unfolds under the trees during Arbor Evenings, pairing warm vocals and close harmonies with a relaxed, picnic-friendly outdoor concert atmosphere at The North Carolina Arboretum.

An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.

An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.
An intimate duo set in the Arboretum’s outdoor “Arbor Evenings” setting, pairing warm night air with live performance in a garden venue. Expect a relaxed summer-concert vibe with room to wander and listen under the trees.

Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.

Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.
Americana and folk songwriting from Momma Molasses fills the Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings stage with warm harmonies and rootsy acoustic textures. A laid-back summer night on the lawn geared for picnics, blankets, and sunset-to-starlight listening.

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Americana songwriting and harmony-rich vocals set against the Arboretum’s evening garden ambiance. A relaxed outdoor concert night with rootsy guitar-driven tunes and a scenic, nature-forward vibe.
Americana songwriting and harmony-rich vocals set against the Arboretum’s evening garden ambiance. A relaxed outdoor concert night with rootsy guitar-driven tunes and a scenic, nature-forward vibe.

An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.

An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.
An outdoor Arbor Evenings concert set among landscaped gardens and forest trails, with 5J Barrow delivering folk rock and singer songwriter originals. Expect a relaxed bring a blanket vibe and easygoing community hang time under the evening sky.

Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets fill the Arboretum’s outdoor grounds with danceable grooves on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Local and regional artists rotate through the series, included with regular parking admission.

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Cajun, zydeco, and old school country sets fill the Arboretum’s outdoor grounds with danceable grooves on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Local and regional artists rotate through the series, included with regular parking admission.

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Cajun rock and bayou funk grooves roll through an open-air Arboretum setting, built for swaying and dancing under the trees. A late-summer evening concert vibe with high-energy rhythms and festival-style atmosphere.

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Cajun and zydeco grooves from local favorite Bayou Diesel fill the NC Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings series. Bring your own picnic food, then grab beer and wine on-site while listening under the trees (no outside alcohol allowed).
Cajun and zydeco grooves from local favorite Bayou Diesel fill the NC Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings series. Bring your own picnic food, then grab beer and wine on-site while listening under the trees (no outside alcohol allowed).

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Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.

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