Saturday, June 20, 2009

Bluegrass Dream Team in Stecoah

June 27 Stecoah, Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. The acoustic bluegrass “dream team” known as Balsam Range will take the stage at the historic Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in Graham County, N.C., to kick off the Center’s annual summer performing arts series. An Appalachian Evening includes a traditional Appalachian dinner and a show every Saturday evening through August 29. An Appalachian Evening was named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2008. Reservations are required by calling 828-479-3364
www.stecoahvalleycenter.com.

Food & Craft Festival- Cherokee

June 20 Cherokee Food & Craft Festival
Celebrate the history, culture and craftsmanship of the Cherokee. Come and enjoy Native American foods, locally handcrafted items, storytellers & dancers.
10 am - 4 pm. Downtown Cherokee - Stage Area
877-433-6700

Friday, June 19, 2009

Publisher McFarland Open House- West Jesfferson

June 19 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers will celebrate their thirtieth anniversary by holding an open house at their offices in Jefferson. An international publisher of reference and scholarly books, McFarland is today one of the larger publishers in the country, producing more than 350 new titles each year. The public is invited to tour the slightly eccentric building, chat with fascinating staff members, have refreshments and enjoy the company’s large art collection.
960 Highway 88 West, about a mile west of the traffic light in Jefferson. Please park at their warehouse across the street at 961 Highway 88 West.
www.mcfarland30.com.

Concert for Father's Day- Blowing Rock

Father's Day Concert at the Hayes Performing Arts Center
June 21 The Hayes Performing Arts Center, 152 Jamie Fort Rd. (off Hwy 321).Asheville Lyric Opera - Father's Day concert featuring the famous works of such composers as Mozart, Verdi and Puccini, as well as tunes from the classic musical theatre and jazz canons. SPECIAL FATHER'S DAY OFFER ~ Dads get in FREE to Asheville Lyric Opera with an accompanying paying ticket.
http://www.ashevillelyric.org/

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Store Closing Sale at Digital Den- Brevard

Digital Den Final Clearance Sale in Brevard
June 19-20 Digital Den Retail Store 120 West Main St closing.
All remaining inventory will be sold at or below cost including cameras, GPS, software, Leap Frog items, printers, accessories, and furniture.

Father's Day Treat- West Jefferson

Treat Dad at The Sunday Salon
June 21 near West Jefferson, River House Country Inn & Restaurant. Tony Williamson Duo: mandolin, guitar, and vocals. Dinner following. Our Sunday Salons at the River House Inn on the New River are patterned on the famous international "salons" of the past; featuring musical and theatrical performances, poetry readings, book signings, art displays and literary and historical discussions, followed by dinner.
But please call 336-982-2109 to reserve.
http://www.riverhousenc.com

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Frugal Design Home Tour- Hendersonville

June 20 Hendersonville. The Frugal Design Showcase Home Tour is a model home decorated with furniture and furnishings from the resale stores operated by the non-profit agencies in Henderson County.
June 20 & 27, 9-6:00 both days. The Frugal Design Showcase Home will illustrate how a combination of various treasures can be used to create rooms that function well with an aesthetic style.
Benefits the particating non-profit agencies. $15.00 donation
828-275-8653

20th Annual Great Smoky Mountains Trout Festival- Maggie Valley

June 20 Maggie Valley. A full day of mountain style fun!Unique event celebrates the importance of mountain trout as a valuable resource to Western NC.
Activities include an educational/nature expo, fly fishing demos, free kids zone, aquarium, live music, crafts and more!
(828) 926-0688
Email: mvadmin@charter.net

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Father's Day Comedy- Burnsville

BIG CRIMINALS- a comedy starring Michael Mattison, Ben Starr Coates & Bradshaw Call
A World Premiere & Winner of ScriptFEST 2008
June 17, 7:30pm
June 18, 7:30pm
June 19, 7:30pm
June 20, 7:30pm

Father's Day Festival- Franklin

The 13th Annual Scottish Heritage Festival
June 19 - 21 Franklin. FREE Admission & FREE Parking.
19 - Ceilidh, Scottish Musical Party and BBQ Dinner, Downtown Gazebo.
20 - Street festival with all day entertainment, clans, authentic Scottish foods, music and dancing, Pipe and Drum Bands, parade of the Tartans, border collie demonstrations, crafts, shortbread contest, children's Highland games and many other contests.
21 - Kirkin' of the Tartans, First Presbyterian Church, Church Street.
For details visit: http://www.tasteofscotlandfestival.org/

$20 on the 20th: A Stimulating Idea

Spend $20 on the 20th in West Jefferson.
June 20 Save the economy $20 at a time! Jacky Brown at Sweet Aromas Bakery sends along an idea currently making the rounds that if everyone in Ashe County spends $20 locally on June 20th, it will pump an estimated $2 million into the local economy. She says it would be “cool” if all local business would put up a sign promoting the idea, as she has at Sweet Aromas.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Party on Grandfather Mountain- Bring the Kids

June 16 Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mountain. The Habitat staff has selected this date to celebrate the birthdays of all the animals in the Habitats. Join us for enrichment programs, birthday cake and other surprises! Games, Crafts and Birthday Cake Planned for the Birthday Party At Grandfather Mountain's Animal Habitats. Included with regular admission.
http://www.grandfather.com/about/archive/animal_birthday.php

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Summer Carnival in Cherokee

June 16-20 Summer Fest Carnival.
Carnival rides, games, concessions.
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds