Welcome to The Jive Hive
at Shady Grove
Community Arts Center
History of the Hive
Live Entertainment Done Right
The Jive Hive is a live music venue within the Shady Grove Rural Community Arts Center, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering music, art, and cultural connection in rural North Carolina. Located in Carthage, the center provides a welcoming space where creativity, community, and grassroots culture thrive.
At its core, Shady Grove supports artists and community members by offering a place to experience live music, visual arts, storytelling, and collaborative events. The Jive Hive serves as its creative hub, hosting concerts, gatherings, and partnerships that bring people together from across the state and beyond.
Through performances, workshops, and community-driven programming, Shady Grove enriches the cultural life of rural communities while ensuring the arts remain accessible and celebrated for generations to come.
Our Mission
Shady Grove Rural Community Arts Center strengthens community through music, art, and shared cultural experiences by providing an inclusive space where creativity and collaboration thrive.
Jon and Franie Rachels
Director & Founders of the Shady Grove Rural Arts Community Center (a 501-c3 organization). They have opened their land and hearts to building this community through generously allowing the non-profit to use their space to achieve it's mission.
