In her September Director’s Message, H.C.

McEntire shares the changes to the Festival for the Eno, and how the history and culture of the Eno River and surrounding communities has inspired her in curating the Benefit Concert for the Eno for the Eno River Association’s 60th Anniversary. 💚🌱 As an artist in awe of the natural land surrounding the Eno, Heather was moved by the storytelling of Beverly Scarlett, and mixed media pieces by Dr. Cortland Gilliam and Brian Howe that can deepen dialogues about race, class, and history of Black people along the Eno and Black builders from UNC Chapel Hill to the forefront. For musical artists, Heather sourced artists connected to the Eno such as the sonically unique Tre. Charles, the traditional folk and blues artist Jake Xerxes Fussell, and legendary hand drummer Pura Fé with her fingerstyle guitarist Cary Morin. With the deep history and soulfulness connected to each performer and artist, Heather hopes that this concert will inspire us to widen our lens of conservation, compassion, and critical thinking about the Eno River. 📸 Ken Pugh [Image Description: Beverly Scarlett at the West Point on the Eno Pack House, giving a presentation on Ribbons of Color along the Eno] @hcmcentire_music #enoriver #benefitconcert #CommunityEvent #60thanniversary #supportconservation