Ongoing -
North Carolina
Old Fort
Mountain Music - Every Friday evening for
more than a decade, folks have gathered to hear
and play bluegrass and traditional mountain
music. Nobody’s paid, everyone’s welcome and
coffee and sodas are still just a quarter!
Friday evenings; 7:00pm; Rockett Building, Main
Street in downtown Old Fort; for more
information call 1-888-233-6111.
Bluegrass Music
Jam - Every Thursday. Open to all musicians,
no scheduled performers. Outdoors (weather
permitting), bring chairs or blankets. Held
indoors in inclement weather. Historic Marion
Depot, Marion. For more information, call
828-652-2215.
Ongoing until December 31 -
Historic Ledbetter House Tour - The home, circa
1826 and listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, is located south of Marion in
the Montford Cove area and was recently
restored. The tour includes a showing of 36
quilts found during the restoration, each dating
back 100-120 years. By appointment only. For
more information, call 828-738-9798 or visit
www.mountaintreasures.net
Guided Garden Tours - Ongoing/Tuesdays
through Fridays:
Guided Garden Tours. Join this informative,
guided tour of The NC
Arboretum's garden areas featuring early fall
highlights. Tour leaves from the Baker
Exhibit Center and is free to all visitors.
10:30 a.m. $6 parking fee. Free on Tuesdays for
general public, and every day for members.
Ongoing/Mondays through Fridays:
Greenhouse and Production Facility
Self-Guided Tours. Visit the working
complex that produces plants for seasonal
landscape exhibits. Closed Saturday
and Sunday. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Nature
Activities for Kids - Ongoing/Daily: Nature
Activities for Kids. Families can stop by
the Baker Exhibit Center
and check out a Discovery Day Pack free of
charge. Packs include binoculars, magnifying
glasses and other items children can use to
explore the Arboretum's trails and gardens.9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday Noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Asheville Amblers 10k Self-Guided Hike
- Ongoing/Daily: Stop by the Information Desk in
the NC Arboretum Education Center lobby for a
map and instructions on taking a 6.2-mile tour
of the Arboretum's gardens and woodland areas. 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Asheville.
www.ncarboretum.org
March 13 - December 1 - Murray's Mill Now
Open for Season - Set among picturesque
rolling hills are the 1913 mill, 1890 general
store, 1890 wheat house, and the 1935 John
Murray House and Lloyd Murray House. The mill
operates at the Harvest Folk Festival in
September using the original grindstones. The
Mill is open Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday
1:30pm-4:30pm. Starting May 28, the Mill will be
open Thursday through Sunday. Admission to the
Mill is free, guided tours are available for
$3.00 per person.
www.catawbahistory.org
"Miracle of Hickory" Exhibits - The
Hickory History Center currently is displaying
two new exhibits. The main exhibit, "The Miracle
of Hickory: The 1944 Emergency Polio Hospital,"
details the epidemic, building of the Emergency
Hospital, and caring for the patients.
Another, "The Heart of the Healing," tells the
story of those who served so selflessly in the
fight against polio in the Emergency Hospital.
The Hickory History Center is open Thursday
through Saturday 9am-4pm; and Sunday
1:30pm-4:30pm; admission is free.
www.catawbahistory.org
Saturdays - High Country Roundup- The
High Country's only family nightspot with a 3
hour nonstop musical variety show, featuring
country, bluegrass, oldies and gospel music.
Dine on full BBQ and Chicken plates. Dinner,
Show and Dancing. Boone, 828-265-4604.
Ongoing until December - Mountain Music
Jamboree - Authentic Traditional music and dance
show for the entire family. Between Milepost 258
and 261 on Highway 16, Glendale Springs. Friday
and Saturday, 7 pm till 11 pm.
www.mountainmusicjamboree.com 800-803-4079.
Ongoing until December 27 - Old Fort
Mountain Music - Every Friday evening for more
than a decade, folks have gathered to hear and
play bluegrass and traditional mountain music.
Nobody's paid, everyone's welcome, and coffee
and sodas are still just a quarter! Free.
7:00pm; Rockett Building, Main Street, Old Fort.
For more information, call 828-668-7223 or visit
www.mountaintreasures.net
May 1 - December 31 - The Mount Airy
Visitors Center - Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm,
Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm.Please stop
by the Visitors Center to get assistance with
your lodging, dining, trip planning, to set up a
Squad Car Tour and to use the restroom. For More
Information please visit the Mount Airy Visitors
Center at 200 N. Main Street, next to Barney’s
Restaurant.
www.visitmayberry.com or call 336-786-6116
ext 3 or Toll Free 1-800-948-0949
EVERYDAY: Andy Griffith Museum & Mount
Airy Visitors Center.
615 North Main Street, Mount Airy, N.C.
Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Admission is free.
On going exhibits on Mount Airy's most famous son Andy Griffith and
including displays of other legends from the
area (Donna Fargo, Tommy Jarrell, Siamese Twins,
etc.) and other attractions. Orientation video
plus resource information for visitors and the
local community. Call 800-576-0231 or
336-789-4636 for further information. Email:
visitandy@tcia.net.
Other Mount Airy attractions and events open
year round:
Exhibits: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday,
10am-2pm. Mount Airy Museum of Regional History,
301 North Main St., Mount Airy.. Small admission
fee. Call 336-786-4478.
Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session. 7pm
Armfield Civic Center. 873 Old Hwy 52 Bypass.
Pilot Mountain. Free Admission. Call
336-368-2012.
Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session. 7p.m.
Downtown at the Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218
Rockford St. Mount Airy. Free admission. Call
336-786-7998 or 800-286-6193.
Live Music at Wolf’s Lair Restaurant, Black Wolf
Vineyards, off Rt. 601, Dobson, NC, 7 PM
Each Week, Friday & Saturday Enjoy folk, jazz
,and blues artists while dining in the elegant
setting of this unique restaurant. Call
336-374-2532 or
www.blackwolfvineyards.com.
Tim Frye’s Pickin’ on the Creek - Saturday
nights each month, 7:30 p.m. Granite City Floor
Covering, 3332 Westfield Road (Hwy. 89 East),
Mount Airy, N.C.
Shelton Vineyards. 286 Cabernet Lane, Dobson.
Tours and wine tasting. Monday – Saturday
10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-6pm. Call 336-366-4724.
or
www.sheltonvineyards.com
Main Oak Emporium 245 City Hall St, Mount
Airy. A premier shopping, dining and
entertainment center .Monday – Saturday 10am
–6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm. After Labor Day,
extended hours on Friday 10am-8pm Call
336-789-2404 for further information and
schedules.
Mayberry Square 455 Franklin Street, Mount
Airy. Browse through our shops for antiques,
consignments, crafts, new furniture and other
unique gifts. Winter hours: Monday –
Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. Summer
hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday
12noon-6pm.
Historic Gertrude Smith House, 708 North Main
Street, Mount Airy
. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from
11am-4pm Free Admission
.
This beautiful 1903 Victorian home is on the
National Historic Register of Historic Homes and
is open to the public for guided tours during
spring, summer and fall art exhibits and during
the Christmas season. At other times, by
calling 1-800-576-0231 or 336-786-6886 to
schedule an appointment. Groups are
welcome.
Operated by the Gilmer-Smith Foundation.
Andy Griffith Museum & Collection-Now open 7
Days a WEEK - Every Thursday and Saturday.
Thursdays 7:00 pm & Saturdays 9:00 am. Thursdays
at 7:00 pm at the Andy Griffith Playhouse.
Saturdays 9:00 am at the Downtown Cinema Theatre
Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session. Folks
come to play, to sing, to dance, and to listen
to the music that binds them: old-time,
bluegrass, counrty, blues, gospel, and folk.
Free admission. Call 336-786-7998 or
800-286-6193.
www.surryarts.org
May 1 - December 31
- WPAQ MERRY-GO-ROUND - Every Saturday from 11
am - 1:30 pm at the Downtown Cinema. The third
longest running live broadcast in radio history
originates from the state of the Downtown Cinema
each week. Host, Clyde Johnson, welcomes
bluegrass and old-time groups to step up to the
mike for a rousing two hours and a half of
music, laughter, and flat footing. GROUPS ARE
WELCOME!
www.visitmayberry.com
www.surryarts.org
May 1 - December 31
- Youth Jam Session - Every Thursday from 5:30
pm - 7:30 pm. Ages 4th-12th Grade . FREE at The
Andy Griffith Playhouse. This exciting project,
funded in part by a grant from the NC Arts
Council, is permitting Surry County children to
meet each week at the Andy Griffith Playhouse
for free lessons in fiddle, banjo, guitar, and
mandolin. Jim Vipperman is leading the teaching
effort. Instruments Provided if Needed For more
information please contact 1-800-286-6193
www.surryarts.org
Ongoing until November 30
- Downtown Music - The Mount Airy Downtown
Business Association is sponsoring Downtown
Music Saturdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Throughout
downtown there will be tents set up for
musicians to play music and sell their music.
Rain washed out the first event last week, but
this Saturday, Brian Barbou is scheduled to
perform at Talley’s Custom Frame, and String
Magic will be at the museum’s courtyard. For
more information or to book a tent space
All Year -
Live Bluegrass Music and BBQ - In 1979, founder
Keith Sims established Sims Country BBQ with the
dream of good family fun, food, &entertainment.
People from all over the world come to Sims BBQ
to experience true Southern Appalachian
culture. Sims BBQ is open to the public on
Friday & Saturday nights, featuring live
bluegrass music, clogging, square dancing, line
dancing, & the SIMS COUNTRY CLOGGERS.
All-you-can-eat buffet menu & more.
www.simscountrycloggers.com
2009
November 7 -
Astronomy - Join us as we celebrate the 400th
Anniversary of Galileo Galilei’s amazing
achievements, his triumphs and tragedy. Don’t
miss the raffle! Please dress warmly, there
will be both indoor and outdoor components.
Call the Lake James State Park office at (828)
652-5047 for program registration. Meet at 5:45
p.m. at the park office. The park gates are
locked at 6:00 p.m. and remain locked for the
duration of the program. Free; Lake James State
Park is located in Marion.
November 8
- Antique Colonial
Paper Cutting Workshop - Join Dr. Ira Trollinger
to discover Scherrenschnitte, an antique paper
cutting method used to create holiday
decorations. Contact Historic Carson House to
reserve your space and to receive further
details. 828-724-4948. Historic Carson House is
located on Highway 70 between Marion and Old
Fort.
November 8
- Fall Color Canoe Excursion - Leisurely
afternoon paddle along the shores of Lake
James. Bring water and dress appropriately.
Canoes, paddles & life jackets provided.
Participants limited to 14. Call the Lake James
State Park office at (828) 652-5047 for program
registration by 12 noon on November 7th. Only
registered individuals are allowed to
participate. Please no children under the age
of 7. Meet at the park office no later than
2:00 p.m. Free; Lake James State Park is in
Marion.
November 14
- MAYBERRY BALLROOM DANCE OF CAROLINA HEARTLAND
- Chapter #6092, USA DANCE INC. Location: PRO
HEALTH FITNESS, 280 North Point Blvd, Mount Airy
NC, 27030. Doors open at 6:30pm and Lessons:
7pm-7:45pm before the Ballroom Dance Begins. The
Dance Starts at: 7:45pm-10:30pm. VISITORS: $8
and USA DANCE MEMBERS $5.00. YOUTH AND FULL TIME
STUDENTS $3.00 For ADMISSION. OTHER INFORMATION
FOR BALLROOM DANCE-DRESSY CASUAL EVENT,
-Beverages provided but bring a
snack!-NON-PROFIT GROUP SPONSORING EVENT. For
More Information 336-374-2712 or 276-755-3071
www.visitmayberry.com
November 15
- Classic Car Show - Classic Car Show the 3rd
Sunday of every month - bring your car, truck or
motorcycle. Railroad Street, downtown Old Fort.
Sponsored by Route 70 Cruisers. For more
information, call 828-442-5135 or visit
www.route70cruisers.com .
November 17-18
- MOMIX: ReMIX - Highly unusual, incredibly
talented, and gleefully entertaining, MOMIX's
dancer-illusionists present works of exceptional
inventiveness and physical
beauty, conjuring up a world of surrealistic
images using props, light, shadow, humor and the
human body.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
November 21
- Wilderness Survival - Join Park Ranger Clay
Veasey to find out how to keep from getting lost
and how to survive if you do. Discuss survival
kits, finding shelter, fire building and much
more. Meet in the outdoor amphitheater located
off of the Lake Channel Overlook Trail. Meet in
the Lake James State Park campground parking lot
at 9:00 a.m. and hike to the amphitheater. In
inclement weather meet at the park office. For
more information, call 828-652-5047. Free; Lake
James State Park is in Marion.
November 21
- George Winston - Solo Piano - Grammy
Award-winning George Winston brings his
signature style to the Diana
Wortham Theatre for a concert on the theatre's
Hamburg Steinway.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
November 22
- Dangerous Plants & Animals - Join Park Ranger
Clay Veasey for a discussion about dangerous
plants and animals that can be found in the
park. Proper identification will be covered as
well as what to do if you encounter one of these
organisms. Meet at the Lake James State Park
office at 9:00 a.m. For more information, call
828-652-5047. Free; Lake James State Park is in
Marion.
November 22
- Winter Greens - Enjoy a guided hike with the
Park Ranger Earl Weaver in search of plants that
remain green during the winter months. The hike
will be a moderate level hike. Please bring
water and wear appropriate clothing and
footwear. Meet at the Lake James State Park
office at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call
828-652-5047. Free; Lake James State Park is in
Marion.
November 22
- Birds of the Woods - Join Park Ranger Earl
Weaver on a hike to identify some of the birds
that can be seen around Lake James. Please
bring water and wear appropriate clothing and
footwear. The program starts with a short
indoor presentation. Meet at the Lake James
State Park office at 10:00 a.m. For more
information, call 828-652-5047. Free; Lake
James State Park is in Marion.
November 22
- Marion Christmas
Parade - Annual event marking the beginning of
the Christmas season. Free. 3:00pm, Main Street;
Historic Downtown Marion. For more information,
call 828-652-2215.
www.downtownmarion.org
November 28
- Davidson's Fort Thanksgiving - Join the
re-enactors at the future site of Davidson's
Fort for their first, annual Thanksgiving
Fund-raiser. Enjoy the traditional food, yes
there will be turkey, atmosphere, stories and
more. $25.00 per person. Reservations are
required. Call 828-668-4831. Project details and
more are online at
www.davidsonsfort.org .
December 2-23
- Blue Ridge Artisans Show and Sale - Holiday
gallery show and sale featuring the work of
McDowell County artisans exhibiting pottery,
woodworking, basketry, jewelry, textile arts and
other fine crafts. McDowell Arts Council,
historic downtown Marion. For more information,
call 828-652-8610.
December 1-4
- Christmas By Lamplight - Experience the warmth
of a rural turn-of-the-century Christmas. Music
and food of the era will be featured $8-Adults,
$5-Children 6-12, Children five and under-Free.
For information, call 336-325-2298.
www.nchistoricsites.org
December 4-6
- Toe River Studio Tour - Over 100 studios and
galleries in Burnsville, Spruce Pine,
Bakersville and Little Switzerland, NC are open
noon to 4 on Friday, and then 10 am to 5 pm on
Saturday and Sunday as part of a FREE
self-guided trip sponsored by the Toe River Arts
Council (TRAC). A reception takes place on
Friday, December 4 from 5-8 pm at the Spruce
Pine, Gallery at 269 Oak Avenue, where an
exhibit of participants’ work is on display.
Maps are available at any participant’s studios
or galleries.
www.toeriverarts.org
December 5
- Appalachian Potters Market - Annual event
featuring potters from across North Carolina.
Some styles represented are raku, decorative
stoneware, and traditional folk pottery. Items
for sale include cookware, planters, jewelry,
and Christmas ornaments. Raffle. Admission
$4.00; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at McDowell High School.
For more information, call 828-652-8610.
December 5
- Appalachian Authors Fair - A gathering of
authors living in or writing about the
Appalachian mountain region. No admission,
12-3:00pm; Old Fort Branch of the McDowell
County Public Library, Old Fort. For more
information, call 828-668-7111.
December 5 -
Candlelight Tour -
Experience the holiday season as it was in the
late 18th and early 19th centuries. Candlelight
tours of Historic Carson House are given at 6:00
pm followed by a second tour beginning at 7:00
pm. Admission is $5.00 with no fee for children
under the age of 12. Historic Carson House is
located on US Highway 70 between Marion and Old
Fort. For more information, call 828-724-4948.
December 5-6
- Christmas Holiday Tour of Homes - 24th Annual
Christmas Holiday Tour of Homes, Sat. & Sun.
December 5-6
2009 Annual Christmas Holiday Tour of Homes, Mount Airy, NC. Saturday, 10
am – 5 pm, and Sunday 1 – 5 pm.
Sponsored by the Mount Airy Restoration
Foundation. Call 336-786-6856 or 800-576-0231
www.visitmayberry.com
December 11-12
- 9th Annual Appalachian Christmas - The
Junaluska Singers will present concerts on
Friday, December 11 at 7:30pm and again on
Saturday, December 12 at 2:30pm. The featured
concert by Dr. Carl Hurley will be on Saturday,
8:00pm with opening act The Cockman Family. An
all-day craft fair featuring regional and local
crafters will be held Saturday from 8:30am til
5:00pm.
www.lakejunaluska.com/christmas.aspx
December 12
- MAYBERRY BALLROOM DANCE OF CAROLINA HEARTLAND
- Chapter #6092, USA DANCE INC. Location: PRO
HEALTH FITNESS, 280 North Point Blvd, Mount Airy
NC, 27030. Doors open at 6:30pm and Lessons:
7pm-7:45pm before the Ballroom Dance Begins. The
Dance Starts at: 7:45pm-10:30pm. VISITORS: $8
and USA DANCE MEMBERS $5.00. YOUTH AND FULL TIME
STUDENTS $3.00 For ADMISSION. OTHER INFORMATION
FOR BALLROOM DANCE-DRESSY CASUAL EVENT,
-Beverages provided but bring a
snack!-NON-PROFIT GROUP SPONSORING EVENT. For
More Information 336-374-2712 or 276-755-3071
www.visitmayberry.com
December 11 - 12
- Candlelight Tour - Experience the holiday
season as it was in the late 18th and early 19th
centuries. Candlelight tours of Historic Carson
House are given at 6:00 pm followed by a second
tour beginning at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5.00
with no fee for children under the age of 12.
Historic Carson House is located on US Highway
70 between Marion and Old Fort. For more
information, call 828-724-4948.
December 20
- Classic Car Show
- Classic Car Show the 3rd Sunday of every month
- bring your car, truck or motorcycle. Railroad
Street, downtown Old Fort. Sponsored by Route 70
Cruisers. For more information, call
828-442-5135 or visit
www.route70cruisers.com
December 20
- A Swannanoa Solstice - Delight with family
and friends at the 7th annual edition of this
holiday concert that has become a warm winter
tradition of its own.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
December 23
- Christmas of Yesteryear at the Gertrude Smith
House - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009-Christmas
of Yesteryear at the Gertrude Smith House.
5 - 8 PM at the Gertrude Smith House, 708 North
Main Street, Mt. Airy. Stories, songs, and
refreshments. Admission is free.
Call 336-786-6856 or 800-576-0231
www.visitmountairy.com
2010
January 15-16 - Bo Eason's Runt of the
Litter - A father's expectations. A son's dream.
A brother's rivalry. Bo Eason's
powerful solo play, soon to be a major motion
picture, is a
semiautobiographical account of the former
Houston Oiler’s extraordinary life and career as
a defensive back for the Oilers and his personal
triumphs despite volatile family dynamics.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
January 22-24
- The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Big
Band/Swing Dance Weekend - Bring your dancing
shoes and hit the dance floor for a weekend of
great Big Band music! Event activities
include dance instruction, an afternoon tea
dance, a special reception for package holders,
and two fantastic nights of dancing with amazing
music groups--the Charles Goodwin Orchestra and
The Glenn Miller Orchestra. This weekend
contains enough melodies and music to satisfy
any Big Band & Swing Dance lover! Call
8OO-438-58OO to book this package
www.groveparkinn.com/
January 22 - May 9
- The Scoop on Poop: The Science of What Animals
Leave Behind - “The Scoop on Poop” is a new
interactive zoological exhibit based on the
popular book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch.
The exhibit leads visitors on an investigation
of what poop is and how animals use it – to
build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates,
send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat
it! The exhibit also explores the ways
veterinarians, paleontologists, field
biologists, farmers, Maasai tribesmen, and power
companies make use of animal waste.
www.ncarboretum.org/ Asheville
January 23
- An Evening with Jeff Daniels - One of
Hollywood's most versatile leading men, Jeff
Daniels is known as a brilliant stage and screen
actor. But a lesser known phenomenon: he is also
an incredibly talented musician and vocalist who
has been writing songs for more than 30 years.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
January 29-31
- The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's All That
Jazz Weekend - Join us for performances from the
always popular John Pizzarelli and GRAMMY-award
winner David Sanborn. Evening and afternoon
concerts in our Grand Ballroom, "Meet the
Artists" receptions, and a Saturday morning jazz
clinic all combine to make this weekend so rich,
it will satisfy even the most discriminating
jazz enthusiast Call 800-438-5800 to speak with
a reservations specialist.
www.groveparkinn.com/
February 1-2
- Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: Masters
of the Fiddle - Two of the world's most
celebrated fiddlers are married, and both have
graced the stage at Diana Wortham Theatre to
stunned audiences. Now for the first time in
Asheville, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
appear together for a whirlwind evening of
fiddle-driven music, dance and song, all from
diverse musical influences.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
February 5 -
Aquila Theatre Company in Ibsen's An Enemy of
the People - Aquila's thrilling new production
of this Ibsen classic explores the impact of
severe eco-issues on a small town and the
consequences to one man of uncovering the truth.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
February 6 -
Aquila Theatre Company in Shakespeare's As You
Like It - As You Like It tells the story of
power hungry men exiling their brothers, girls
playing guys, and finding love in unexpected
places.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
February 12
- Destino - From Canada, this classical
crossover sensation provides the perfect
entertainment to kick off the Valentine's
Weekend. Pop with an opera flair, Destino
enthralls by combining the romance of opera with
pop, gospel, and soul selections delivered via
its award-winning, classically trained
professional tenors.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
February 20
- Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile -
Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile never stops. Now
he's at it again with a new
band; The Punch Brothers' five young and
fiercely talented musicians are playing to
sold-out crowds around the world and have
captured music lovers across many genres.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
February 26-27
- Nicholas Leichter dance - Slow and sensual,
insistent and intertwined, athletic and aware,
Nicholas
Leichter's dance pieces are filled with
provocative pairings set to musical selections
from a wide gamut. Leichter and his passionate
company of seven dancers fuse style and
substance into cultural narratives in which
movement tells the story.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
March 3-4 -
Arlo Guthrie - Guthrie Family Rides Again Tour -
Arlo Guthrie and the family's current tour
officially introduces the fourth
generation of Guthries to the stage, Woody's
great-grandchildren. The entire clan performs
the songs that they've written and learned
together, all performed in the family tradition
generations have come to love.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
March 5-6 -
Complexions Contemporary Ballet - Founders
Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and their
New York City
company of dance thoroughbreds, Complexions
Contemporary Ballet, have awakened audiences to
a new, exciting genre that combines the best of
athleticism, lyricism, technical training and
experience.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
March 12-14
- The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Comedy
Classic Weekend - It's a weekend of a thousand
laughs, as John Boy & Billy host two nights of
side-splitting comedy during our 22nd Annual
Comedy Classic. Weekend activities include a
comedy workshop, a cooking demonstration with
our renowned chefs, two evening comedy
performances, live music, and much more. If you
have any questions about package options, please
call now (800) 438-5800 and our reservations
specialists will help plan your stay.
www.groveparkinn.com/
March 19
- Battlefield Band - Under their banner 'Forward
with Scotland’s Past', Battlefield Band have
been performing on the international scene for
more than three decades, inspired by their rich
heritage of Celtic music and fired by the
strength of the modern Scottish cultural scene.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
March 27
- David Holt and the Lightning Bolts - Four-time
Grammy winner, musician, storyteller, historian,
television host
and entertainer, Asheville’s own David Holt is a
national folk icon
dedicated to performing and preserving
traditional American music and stories.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
April 15 -
Lunasa - Called an “Irish music dream team”
(Folk Roots) and “the new Celtic royalty”
(Boston Herald), Lúnasa redefines Irish music by
going right to the heart of its rhythms.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
May 14 -
Karan Casey - One of the most influential voices
in Irish and American folk music, Karan Casey is
a natural innovator who proves that the ancient
and the modern make excellent bedfellows.
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
May
29 - Bua
- A quintet comprised of some of America’s most
talented, young traditional musicians and a
remarkable young vocalist, Bua have been
described by Irish Music Magazine as “the
essence of a superb band.”
www.dwtheatre.com Diana Wortham Theatre,
Asheville
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