Hikers visit Dry Falls in Franklin County.

Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to

A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

In honor of our story in the August issue on the history of Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill, the newest entry in our Decades Series, Mark Kemp, Our State’s official

Food

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

In honor of our story in the August issue on the history of Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill, the newest entry in our Decades Series, Mark Kemp, Our State’s official

Playlists

An Our State Playlist: Cat’s Cradle Through the Decades

Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of North Carolina bands and artists who have performed at this iconic Orange County music venue since the 1970s. Ready to rock?

by Mark Kemp

Artist Casey Burns created various show posters for Cat’s Cradle.

illustration by CASEY BURNS, FROM THE CASEY BURNS COLLECTION (20415), SOUTHERN FOLKLIFE COLLECTION, WILSON LIBRARY, UNC-CHAPEL HILL

In honor of our story in the August issue on the history of Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill, the newest entry in our Decades Series, Mark Kemp, Our State’s official soundtrack maker, curated this tribute featuring a selection of Cat’s Cradle performers — like the Red Clay Ramblers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Mipso, and more — from the 1970s to today.