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he sounds of bagpipes will once again fill the Smoky Mountains this May, so grab your kilt and get ready to immerse yourself in all things Scottish at the 33rdand Games. The Festival will be held May 16-18, 2014 on the campus of Maryville College, and is East Tennessee’s premier celebration of Scottish culture and history. It is estimated that more than one million Tennesseans are descended from Scots-Irish ancestry. Our location in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect backdrop for you and your family to get a wee glimpse of Scotland and to discover and appreciate the rich traditions and history of the Scottish and Scots-Irish settlers of our area - extraordinary people whose courage, determination and pioneering spirit helped forge what was to become an independent United States of America.
“For centuries, traditional Highland games revolved around athletic competition, which is still an annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival integral part of the Festival today but we offer so much more.” said Dan Greaser, President of the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games. In addition to Highland heavy athletics, the festival will include many activities and events, such as Highland dancing, pipes and drums, musical entertainers, food and merchandise, clans, heritage organizations, animal exhibits, sheep dog herding demonstrations, and much more. Music is everywhere at the Festival and in addition to the dozens of pipes and drums bands, two performance stages will showcase the best in both modern and traditional Celtic music.
Seven Nations, whose modern sound has thrilled international audiences, will headline the Main Stage, which also includes the fiddling and dancing sisters of Maidens IV, the tribal sounds of Pictus, and local favorites Four Leaf Peat. For those who prefer a more traditional sound, Scottish balladeer Colin Grant Adams leads an impressive slate of entertainers on the Traditional Stage, including Lachlan and the Good Thyme Ceilidh Band. An evening Ceilidh (concert) with all the bands is the climax of Saturday’s musical program.Festival-goers will also enjoy traditional Scottish foods and offerings from the British Isles such as meat pies, shortbreads, and haggis. The merchandise vendors are specially chosen, and offer Scottish, Irish, and Celtic goods not normally found in stores, with everything from leather and jewelry to kilts and sporrans. To round out the Scottish Festival experience, there is a Dinner and Gala on Friday evening and two Scotch tasting seminars on Saturday. Sunday’s activities include a worship service and the popular fun dog show and parade.Tickets to the 2014 Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games are now available online at www.smokymountaingames.org. There are several ticket packages to choose from with significant early purchase discounts. Children under 14 are admitted free, and there is a supervised children’s play area with games, face painting, and family activities.If you have been to The Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games before, we look forward to your return and to the rekindling of old friendships. If you have not yet had the opportunity to attend, the volunteers and sponsors who make our Festival possible extend a personal invitation to you and your family to come join us. Come for the pipes and Blount drums; come for the history; come for the athletic competitions, entertainers and exhibits; come for County, TN the food and drink. Come and have a great time.
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You Haven’t Come To The Mountains Until You’ve Visited Here Mt. Mitchell | Yancey County, North Carolina
S o, if you’re in the market for a peaceful place to visit or relocate, look no further than Yancey County. Unplug and unwind. Some folks even dare to power off their cell phone! Recreational opportunities range from championship golf to angling for trophy-sized trout. Our streams are
also popular for tubing and whitewater rafting, while native forests provide the perfect solitude for camping, hiking, horseback riding and hunting. Enjoy outstanding summer theater, mountain hoe-downs and bluegrass music. Become a prospector at a real gem mine, or spend a relaxing day driving scenic backroads in search of more than 175 quilt blocks adorning barns and buildings. Take in some of the nation’s finest fall scenery that splashes vibrant hues across unspoiled countryside. Meanwhile, Burnsville’s beautiful town square is home to many events and festivals, including the historic Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair the first Friday & Saturday in August.
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“In Your Easter Bonnet” At The Easter Hat Parade Dillsboro, NC Saturday, April 19, 2014 2pm by Amy Ammons Garza
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f you have never visited Dillsboro during their annual Easter Hat Parade, then you’ve missed all the color and circumstance of a mighty good time. The fun actually starts at 10am where you can create your own Easter Bonnet at the “Hat Table” located at Dogwood Crafters Cooperative. There’s also an Easter Egg Hunt next door to Dogwood at Country Traditions. Then stroll around town and visit all the wonderful crafty shops, where you’ll meet hundred’s of other people in their Easter parade finery. Be sure to register for the hat contest, for during the parade, judges will be moving among the contestants, and making down their winners. The parade is always the Saturday before Easter and begins from the town hall at 2:00. The town of Dillsboro is only 2 long blocks so the parade doesn’t last a long time.
Schedule of Events
10:00 Easter Egg Hunt (next door to Country Traditions) 10:00 Hat making at Dogwood Crafters Until 1:30pm 11:00 – 2:00 Photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny--with punch and cookies 11:00 – 2:00 Registration for the Hat Contest 2:00 Parade 2:30 – Announcement of Winners
Also available throughout the day will be face painting and lots and lots of balloons and, of course the antique cars leading the parade. Plenty of prizes are are announced after the Parade. Ribbons are given for the Prettiest, Funniest, Largest, Smallest, Most Unusual, Most Easter-like, Best Smelling, Cutest, Most Outrageous, Best In Show and “Poofiest” hats among other unusual categories. There is even a ribbon awarded to the Best Animal in Show! Sponsored by the Dillsboro Merchants Association. Come early and spend the day. Dillsboro is a walkabout mountain village featuring antique shops, arts & crafts studios, inns and restaurants. For more information, call Brenda Anders at 828-506-8331. Dogwood Crafters English Tea—April 19, 2014 This will be fourth year for the Dogwood Crafters English Tea. The crafters show their cooking abilities by preparing all the food—finger sandwiches, cakes, fruit and English-style tea—and by bringing their best china and silver from home. There will be two seatings for tea, 1:00pm and 3:00pm at the famous Jarrett House. Hats and gloves are Jackson welcomed. Seatings will be by reservation only, with a $15 donation. All proceeds are going to County, NC support the Dogwood Crafters’ Building Fund. Reservations can be made by calling Dogwood Crafters at 828-586-2248
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Cruisin’ and Groovin’ May 17 |Historic Dandridge, TN
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ove history? Love classic cars? Love oldies music? And what about prizes and great food? Then head to the lovely and historic town of Dandridge, Tennessee on May 17 and you’ll find it all.
There will be a variety of chow, sit-down restaurants, and great shops to browse through. Classic and collector cars will be charged a $10 entry fee which includes a goodie bag, dash
When local Dandridge merchants decided on a cruise-in type event for a new spring attraction in 2010, little did they know it would be so successful. Over 200 great classic and collector cars cruised into the historic little downtown that first year and for this fifth year they anticipate at least 250 (and more room for more!). The historic district, as designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is the perfect venue for groovy oldies music and cars of every age, make and color. Door prizes are given away all day, from 9 am to 4 pm, about every 15-20 minutes, from Dollywood season tickets to a free stay at a local bed and breakfast to prize baskets from local merchants. Tickets are sold for chances at door prizes as well as the grand 50/ 50 prize to be awarded at 3:45
pm. Half of the 50/50 funds will go to the lucky winner and half to the Historic Dandridge Streetscape Project, a fundraising project which will provide for beautification and improvements to the historic district. 12
plaque, prize drawing tickets and a chance to win one of several trophies. One trophy, the ‘Mayor’s Choice’ will be awarded by the town mayor and the second one, the ‘Fountain Favorite’ will be awarded by an employee of the famous old-fashioned soda fountain, located inside Tinsley-Bible Drug Store, celebrating over 100 years in business. This year there’s a special contest you will NOT want to miss!! If you have never been to Dandridge, it’s located just off exit 417 of I-40 on beautiful Douglas Lake, just a short trip from Knoxville, Asheville and the Great Smoky Mountains. Contact one of the local bed and breakfast proprietors and come stay for the entire weekend. Rent a boat, take the historic walking tour, or even a ghostwalk tour—and you’ll be sure to return to Dandridge again and again. For more information on the show and historic Dandridge go to www.mainstreetdandridge.com/ Jefferson carshow2014.html Hope to see you there!
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“The Fantasticks”
Comes to the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC April 27, 2014 |5pm
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alk about a time-proven audience-pleaser! “Try to Remember” a time when this charming, romantic musical wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the world’s longestrunning production of any kind, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. It is a moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love. Punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, many of which have become standards, audiences will find themselves humming along to such classics as “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain.” According to Paul Lormand, Director of the Bardo Arts Center,” Through the creative genius of the director, costume designer and scenic designer, comes a fresh new steam punk adaptation of this classic musical, which promises to provide an unparalleled experience, whether you are revisiting this show or seeing it for the first time.” Of the steampunk concept, Lormand states, “It’s not an intrusive concept. It seems like the allegoric-quality can blend with the fantasy, giving it a quasi-period feel and making for a stronger statement than [The Fantasticks] usually gets.” He added that the story is not being re-written or changed in any way. Outside of the costumes, set and props, this show is, in its entirety, the original. “It’s classical simplicity. It’s not a contemporary character tale. It’s about a boy who is overly in love with a girl whose fathers are trying to keep them together by pulling them apart,” Lormand said. “Steampunk seems to lend itself to this story by finding beauty among the broken pieces.” The Fantasticks, written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, opened offBroadway on May 3rd, 1960 at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York City’s Greenwich Village with stage, film and television actor Jerry Orbach in the leading role. The production went on to play a record-breaking 17,162 performances before closing on January 13, 2002, making it the world’s longest-running musical and the longest continuously-running production of any kind in the United States. In August of 2006 the show was revived offBroadway at the Jerry Orbach Theatre inside the Snapple Theatre Center in Times Square. This tour of The Fantasticks, produced by the veteran theatrical touring company the Nebraska Theatre Caravan will stop at the Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC on Sunday, April 27, 2014 @ 5:00 pm as part of a 65-city national itinerary. Western Carolina University is the final stop/performance of the tour. The production utilizes the Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s alternate version of the song “It Depends on What You Pay,” which replaces the controversial use of the word ‘rape’ with alternative lyrics such as ‘abduction’ and ‘raid,’ offering an experience that is entirely appropriate for the whole family. The production stars WCU Stage & Screen Alumnus Peter O’Neal as Matt (the boy). The Fantasticks is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Tickets are available by calling the box office at 828-227.2479; online at www.wcu.edu/bardoartscenter.edu or in person at the John W Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center, 299 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28779. Jackson The Fantasticks is sponsored by Bear Lake Reserve and Holiday Inn Express, Dillsboro.
A Show for the Whole Family! SUNDAY, APRIL 27 • 5PM THE LONGEST RUNNING MUSICAL IN HISTORY! A simple romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, their meddling fathers and the wall that divides them.
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Ride Into History At Dutch Creek Trails
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he home of Dutch Creek Trails is a 132 acre farm owned by Mr. Bennie Yates. Mr. Yates, now in his 80’s moved here when he was 5 years old. He has many tales about the place and people who used to live around here. For instance, the valley, which you will ride through coming back to the barn is called the Luthrey. It is called that because, many years ago, a man by the name of Luthrey was found froze to death in the head of that holler. Mr. Yates and his mother planted the silver maple in the edge of the drive. The mountain seen from the front porch is called Taylors Mountain; … so many stories! I have ridden the trails with Mr. Yates and he has a story about every valley and knoll. There is an old grave-yard and an “Indian” cave somewhere on the farm that I have yet to find. The views from the trails are stunning. Gazing out across lush mountains and valleys, Grandfather Mountain and Hanging Rock are profiled beautifully in the background. Their ride usually takes a little longer than an hour and cost $50 each. You will sign up at the house and get on the horse at the guide shack. Their “shuttle service” is a hay wagon ride to and from the place where you will be riding. (Just a little added fun)Rides go out at 10:00am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm in the summer and 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm in the winter. They are closed on Sundays. Anderson Call ahead for reservations at 828-297-7117. Call anytime but during their busy season it pays to call a week County, NC or so ahead. If they don’t answer after hours be sure to leave a message.
DUTCH CREEK TRAILS “great trails *great views *great folks” Enjoy wooded trails, old farm fields, Situated by beautiful mountains & Southern Hospitality! Come On Over & Let’s Ride 793 Rubin Walker Rd Call for Reservations: 828-297-7117 Visit our website for directions & more information at: www.dutchcreektrails.com
17th Annual French Broad River Festival May 2-4| Hot Springs, NC
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estival presented by Aloft Asheville Downtown features great music / outdoors. This annual grassroots festival has grown steadily from a one night benefit party on the banks of the French Broad to an all weekend festival featuring some of the best music in the area and a number of outdoor events in celebration of this beautiful river and setting. Location: The festival takes place at the Hot Springs Campground & Spa, at the intersection of the French Broad River and the Appalachian Trail in historic Hot Springs, NC. Music / entertainment: Toubab Krewe, Sol Driven Train, Hillstomp, Dangermuffin, The Jeff Sipe Trio, Pierce Edens & The Dirty Work, The Accomplices and more! This festival always has a few surprises such as a juggling fire show, kid’s parade, trapeze artists, fireworks, late night acoustic jams, and watch out for flying marshmallows.
Outdoor events: You can enjoy the outdoors by participating in the raft race, a 9 mile whitewater race that finishes at the festival, paddling “with the pros”, or the 25 mile mountain bike race. And if you’re not feeling too competitive, you can take a nice hike on the AT or just hang out by the river, listening to the music. The Raft Race will be held on Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 am.The biggest mass start whitewater raft race in the southeast. The race begins in Barnard , North Carolina and ends at the festival in beautiful Hot Springs , NC. During the 9 mile race, you will experience Class 1-4 whitewater excitement, as well as bumping boats, crazy people, and a lot of heckling. April 2014 | FunThingsToDoInTheMountains.net
See website for details to pre-register for a spot on a raft with guide. The Mountain Bike Race will take place Saturday, May 3 at 10 am. Registration fees are $15 for non-festival participants, and free for folks attending the festival. There will be prizes for the top finishers. Please plan to arrive at 9 am for pre-race registration and route information. For more info regarding the race and pre-registration, check out www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com. Paddle with the Pros! Space is limited so sign up early! Saturday, May 3 offers a chance to paddle with an Open Canoe legend. Three time World Champion, Eli Helbert, will be leading a canoe clinic for folks with their own boat and gear. This will be great for boaters of all skill levels. Sign up for Paddle Madison with the Pros at the festival information booth on Friday County, NC afternoon or evening. Space will be limited, so get there early!
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Take a Beautiful & Relaxing Journey Through the Virginia Highlands On the Creeper Trail
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he Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34 mile multi-use trail that has become a destination for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. Approximately 250,000 visitors each year flock to the tiny mountain town of Damascus, Virginia to rent bikes and be shuttled to the trailhead at Whitetop station. The 17 miles of downhill back to Damascus covers some of the most beautiful terrain on the East coast Because of the gentle slope of the trail, the Virginia Creeper has quickly become a favorite for family fun, and is always a big hit with church groups, boy scouts, and corporate outings looking for their next unique adventure. There are dozens of bridges and trestles on the trail passing over the Whitetop laurel creek, and one of a kind scenery and views that can only be found here in the pristine forests of the Virginia highlands. The community of Taylors Valley located about halfway down the trail between Whitetop and Damascus is home to The Creeper Trail Café where you can stop for lunch or ice cream, before continuing on to end your journey back in Damascus where you will find other restaurants, and small shops to check out.
The town of Abingdon is only a 20 minute drive away, or 17 more miles by bike, and is famous for its restaurants, antique shops and historic downtown. Creeper Trail Bike Rental invites you to visit the most famous Rails to Trails attraction in the country, we have two locations for your convenience, our Damascus shop is located at 227 Douglas Drive, and we also have an outpost at 16153 Highlands Parkway, Whitetop Va. We offer high quality mountain bikes in various styles and sizes and daily shuttle service to both the Whitetop and Abingdon trailheads. Our friendly employees are all local residents, which have lived in the area for their entire lives, and we look forward to making sure that your visit to our area is one you will never forget. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome. You can call either of our locations for more information at 276-4753611 or 276-388-3056, or you can email us at Grayson creepertrailbike@aol.com , and please visit our website at creepertrailbikerental-shuttle.com and check out our links page or blog to learn more County, VA about the area and upcoming events.
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10th Annual Clinch River Spring Antique Fair May 3 | Downtown Clinton, TN
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he 10th Annual Clinch River Spring Antique Fair will be held on Saturday May 3rd, 2014, 9 am – 5 pm, in Historic Downtown Clinton, Tennessee.
The Spring Antique Fair will kick-off with a party on Friday evening, May 2nd from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in Hoskins/Lane Park on Market Street with live musical entertainment by The Real McCoys.
a fantastic antique show offering a wide range of antiques and collectibles to suit every taste. Plus, don’t forget to also visit the 20+ antique shops in town who will be having their annual spring sales. The antique shops will also be open on Sunday from 1-5 pm. Annual The day’s events are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Main Street will have a displayof antique automobiles by the Clinton Region of the This trio is comprised of brothers Blake and AACA. Local food vendors will again be set up Aaron McCoy who play banjo and guitar and in Hoskins/Lane Park to help keep up your bass player Nick Patterson. These young men energy for a full day of exploring and grew up in Lake City, playing in church, and shopping. The Clinch River Spring Antique have been a favorite at The Museum of Fair has grown in popularity every year for Appalachia’s Fall Homecoming for the past both antiques dealers and shoppers alike. five years. They released their first album in These antique shows consistently bring 2010 and are currently working on their second thousands of visitors to Clinton’s Historic one, hoping to include several songs they have Downtown District. Rain or shine, everyone written. Their true passion for bluegrass music always has a great time and most go home with drives them to make bluegrass appeal to wonderful treasures. everyone. Their “spin” on the classic, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” has made them a local favorite. While you are enjoying the music you can also enjoy food from local food vendors that will be offering BBQ, baked goods, hotdogs and burgers. Local favorite lunch spot, Sweet Café will once again be having a special dinner menu on Friday. In addition to food and music there will also be plenty of late night shopping in the antique district with shops remaining open till 9 pm. All events are held rain or shine and there is plenty of free parking. Saturday, May 3rd, is the main event with Market and Cullom Streets closed to traffic as antique dealers’ line the streets for the 10thClinch River Spring Antique Fair. Over 100 antique dealers, from Tennessee and surrounding states, will line Market and adjoining side streets to present 18
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Clinton is just a short 20 minute drive northwest of Downtown Knoxville, 6 miles off of Interstate 75 at exit 122 or a quick 10 minute drive northeast of Oak Ridge along Hwy 61. The fair is sponsored by the Antique Merchants Guild of Clinton Anderson in conjunction with the City of Clinton and Methodist County, TN Medical Center of Oak Ridge. For additional information please call (865) 457-5250 or (865) 463-8699.
Spotlight
By Amy Ammons Garza
Heritage Alive Mountain Youth Contest P
Youth U are En p to 18 courag ed to Ent er! At the Greening Up of the Mountains Festival Sylva, NC | April 26, 2014 | 10am-Noon
icture a young girl, dressed in a calico dress and apron, stepping on stage to sing. She’s not here to perform the latest pop music hit but opens her mouth and sings “I’ll Fly Away.” Her eyes shine bright and the audience can tell she loves this moment. Also on stage are two brothers who seem to have Bluegrass music oozing out of them. They can’t wait to play! There are singers, mandolin players, cloggers, banjo players, and guitar players...all waiting their turn to shine. The Heritage Alive Mountain Youth Talent Contest has provided this kind of performance opportunity for young people in our region for fifteen years. The Talent Contest is now preparing for it’s sixteenth season and young traditional musicians are practicing and preparing themselves. The Contest has been produced since it’s inception by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and four years ago established a partnership with the Jackson County 4-H to assist in the implementation of the event. The purpose of
the Youth Talent Contest is to discover, develop, and encourage talent in the youth of Western North Carolina and to provide an opportunity for local youth to perform on stage before an audience. To enter is free; cash prizes or trophies are offered and no child walks away without a prize. The first Heritage Alive Mountain Youth Talent Contest of the year is April 26, 10amNoon, during the Greening Up the Mountains festival in Sylva, NC. Entry forms are due April 21 and we welcome everyone to join us in the audience as well. The other Contests will be held at the Stecoah Valley Bluegrass Festival in Stecoah, NC on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 1pm. Franklin Folk Festival on July 19, at 3pm. Cash prizes are offered for all three contests. A “Best of Show” winner is determined at each Mountain Youth Talent Contest and those youth are then invited to perform on stage at the Mountain Heritage Day held at Western Carolina University each Fall. This is April 2014 | FunThingsToDoInTheMountains.net
a larger venue with a broader audience, and it is terrific to watch the young people from the Talent Contests serve as ambassadors of traditional Appalachian music and heritage. The youth are also encouraged to participate in the 4-H Entertains program with the 4-H programs in their respective counties. These contests support and encourage youth who want to pick a few tunes and sing some beautiful songs and in return honor those people and traditions that have come before them. For more information or entry forms, please contact Heather Gordon, Jackson County 4-H, at 828-586-4009 or heather_ gordon@ncsu.edu. Information and applications are also available at the following websites: http:// Jackson spiritofappalachia.org/ or http://jackson.ces.ncsu. County, NC edu/ 19
Events & Festivals
THIS LISTING INCLUDES HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS in the mountain towns of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina. Most of these events are provided by Chambers and tourism departments.
The streets of downtown will be lined with food, art, craft, retail, and nonprofit vendors, and two stages will feature live, local music all day long! Strengthened by its roots as an Earth Day celebration, the festival includes a focus on environmental protection, sustainability, and promotion of local businesses and civic groups. CONTACT: 828-226-8652.
To add your mountain town events in this section, please email your event with the date in the subject line to funthingsmagazine@gmail.com. Due to space constraints, we are unable to list all of the events provided. They will be added in a timely manner to the Events section of funthingstodointhemountains.net April 27, 2014 |Cullowhee, NC and possibly posted on facebook.com/funthingstodointhemtns. “The Fantasticks” Comes to the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Events are subject to date change or cancellation. Please make confirmation Center before traveling long distances to attend. Western Carolina University Tickets are available by calling the box office at 828-227.2479; online at www. wcu.edu/bardoartscenter.edu or in Old Timers Model A Club lead the person at the John W Bardo Fine and parade. Calling all ladies, gentlemen, Performing Arts Center, 299 children and dogs. Grab your hat and Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC join in the fun during Dillsboro’s April 12 &13 | Kingsport, TN 28779. delightfully unpretentious annual Kinsport Ballet presents Sleeping The Fantasticks is sponsored by Bear Easter Hat Parade! Plenty of prizes are Beauty at Eastman’s Toy F. Reid Lake Reserve and Holiday Inn are announced after the Parade. Center Express, Dillsboro. CONTACT: 828-586-2248. The ballet is beautiful to look at and features Peter Tchaikovsky’s muchAPRIL EVENT CHANGE 19 | Abingon, VA loved score. The choreography is set by April QUICKDRAW Live Art Event and Opening Day of Abingdon Ms. Sinyavskaya after the traditional Art Auction Farmer’s Market staging of Marius Petipa’s work. QuickDraw has moved for 2014 to Easter Egg Hunt, AFM Coupons, food Audiences of all ages can delight in the demos & More! May 17 due to school spring break well-loved story, the recognizable calendar. Look for QD’s live event in CONTACT: 276-698-1434 characters, and the colorful staging. May! www.WNCQuickDraw.com Tickets are available through April 24 27 | Wilkesboro, NC Kingsport Ballet’s Facebook page, Merlefest through their website: www. An annual homecoming of musicians kingsportballet.org, or CONTACT: that was founded in 1988 in memory 423-378-3967 of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of May 2 - 4, 2014 | Hot Springs, NC the late American music legend Doc French Broad River Festival April 19 | Dillsboro NC Watson. Legendary country music The festival, a benefit for American Dogwood Crafters English Tea & artist Merle Haggard will perform for Whitewater, The Mountain Area Child Easter Hat Parade the first time at MerleFest as he closes & Family Center and Hot Springs This will be fourth year for the MerleFest 2014 in Wilkesboro, North Community Learning Center, is Dogwood Crafters English Tea. The on Sunday, April 27. The located just 35 minutes north of crafters show their cooking abilities by Carolina, festival also welcomes back MerleFest Asheville at the beautiful Hot Springs preparing all the food—finger favorite Ricky Skaggs, whose Saturday, Campground and Spa. Come spend sandwiches, cakes, fruit and EnglishApril 26, evening performance will the weekend with family and friends style tea—and by bringing their best the 12th time that the famed listening to great regional and national china and silver from home. There will mark bluegrass musician has appeared in the recording artists. Enjoy shopping for be two seatings for tea, 1:00pm and lineup. Ticket purchases for MerleFest new outdoor gear at the Live Auction 3:00pm in Dillsboro. Hats and gloves 2014 can be made on the web at www. or with one of our many art and craft are welcomed. Seatings will be by or CONTACT: 1-800- vendors. Try participating in the reservation only, with a $15 donation. MerleFest.org 343-7857. “Paddle with the Pros”, the 8th Annual All proceeds are going to support the FBRF Mountain Bike Race, or the 16th Dogwood Crafters’ Building Fund. April 26 |Sylva, NC Annual French Broad River Raft Race. Come at 10:30 am to make a hat Annual Greening up the Come on out for a weekend of fun, (Dogwood Crafters on Webster Street) 17th Mountains Festival & Mountain family, art, music and adventure! – or bring your own. Get your face Youth Talent Contest Contact: frenchbroadriverfestival.com painted!. Meet the Easter Bunny. Egg The 17th annual Greening Up the hunts begin on Webster Street, every Mountains festival will be held from May 3, Clinton, TN | 10th Annual half hour by age group beginning at in downtown Sylva. As a Clinch River Spring Antique Fair 10:00 am. Registration begins at 11 am. 10am-5pm, project of the Town of Sylva, the event The Clinch River Spring Antique Fair Parade starts from Dillsboro Town between 10 and 12,000 people to has grown in popularity every year for Hall at 2:00 pm. Antique cars from the draws Main Street and Mill Street each year. both antiques dealers and shoppers alike. These antique shows consistently
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bring thousands of visitors to Clinton’s Historic Downtown District. Rain or shine, everyone always has a great time and most go home with wonderful treasures. For additional information please call (865) 457-5250 or (865) 46310th Annual Mountain Music School 8699. May 16 - 18 |Maryville College, Maryville, TN The 33rd Annual Scottish Festival & Games The 33rd annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games will be held on May 16-18 on the campus of historic Maryville College, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains and just 20 minutes from downtown Knoxville. The event will include Highland heavy athletics, Highland dancing, piping, drumming, musical entertainers, food and merchandise, Clans, Heritage Organizations, animal exhibits, and much more. The Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is 501c(3) tax exempt charitable organization formed to provide education about Scottish heritage and the contribution of Scots to America. For more information, please visit www.smokymountaingames.org. May 17 |Historic Dandridge, TN Cruisin’ and Groovin’ Over 200 great classic and collector cars cruised into the historic little downtown that first year and for this fifth year they anticipate at least 250 (and more room for more!). The historic district, as designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is the perfect venue for groovy oldies music and cars of every age, make and color. For more information on the show and historic Dandridge go to www. mainstreetdandridge.com/ carshow2014.html July 21-25, 2014 | Big Stone Gap, VA 10th Annual Mountain Music School Mountain Music School is a unique educational program that offers opportunities for students age ten and older to experience traditional Appalachian old-time music in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment. Visit www.mountainmusicschool.org, or call the Mountain Empire Community College Center for Workforce Development at (276) 5237489.
July 21-25, 2014 | Big Stone Gap, VA Celebrate the Music
Mountain Music School is a unique educational program that offers opportunities for students age ten and older to experience traditional Appalachian old-time music in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment. Launched in 2004, the school was created to address a growing concern that traditional mountain music was not being passed down to the youth of Southwest Virginia. Today, the school has grown to include more than 100 students of all ages, many of whom travel from throughout the country to participate.
Preserve The Tradition
Each year during the last week in July, students gather on the campus of Mountain Empire Community College to explore the unique music, dance, and culture of our region. Students can choose basic or advanced instruction in an instrument of their choice, including fiddle, claw hammer banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, autoharp or string band. The school provides instruments for loan if needed. Classes are taught by skilled, encouraging instructors who are masters at their craft. Free musical performances are held each day featuring the region’s most talented performers. Students mayalso participate in afternoon workshopsincluding mountain dance, harmony singing, and vocals. The week’s learning culminates in a jam session highlighting the musical accomplishments of our students.
Enroll Today
Join us for a week of music, mountains, and memories where generations come together to celebrate the unique richness and beauty of Appalachian culture. Tuition for Mountain Music School is $150 for adults and children. Youth students can qualify for full or partial tuition scholarship by completing the scholarship application form. Tuition includes lunch, snacks, and a Mountain Music School t-shirt. A limited number of instruments are available for loan by request. Class size is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
How to Apply
Visit www.mountainmusicschool.org, or call the Mountain Empire Community College Center for Workforce Development at (276) 523-7489.
Wise County, VA
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Barter Presents World Premiere of “The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale”
THE ENCHANTING APPALACHIAN TALE OPENS MARCH 8
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amily, tradition, and these mountains are what the people of Appalachia proudly hold dear, and they permeate the legends of the region that is rich with storytelling. Barter Theatre knows the importance of sharing those stories, and with the world premiere of its new play, Barter presents a captivating tale that celebrates the resilience of the Appalachian people and their culture. “The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale” opens March 8 at Barter’s Stage II. “The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale,” a play by Carol Wright Krause, began its development at Barter last year, winning top honors at the 2013 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights. It is a story about connection and hope, in which an Appalachian family discovers the best in themselves as they stand up against tough circumstances, aided by something mysterious and a little bit magical. The enchantingly hopeful story resonated with festivalgoers, and this spring Barter will mount the world premiere performance. “It is part of our goal here at Barter to
celebrate the writings about this area we live in,” said Bivins, director of “The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale.” “When we do produce an Appalachian play, we feel like we’re giving something to the people of this area and whoever else might be passing through. It’s a celebration of the lives and stories of the people in this part of the world.” In “The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale,” Lena returns to her father’s home after leaving her no-good husband, and discovers that circumstances are even harder than she realized. The Great Depression has hit the Appalachian Mountains hard and the chestnut trees that have sustained the community are dying off one by one. When it seems like all hope is lost, a mysterious young girl enters Lena’s life. She knows things that she should have no way of knowing and seems determined to help Lena turn things around. In folklore, a dryad is a tree nymph who will reward anyone who frees her with a kiss that grants special gifts. Could it be a dryd who comes to Lena’s aid, or, as director Mary Lucy Bivins asked, “Why can’t it be a
“She’s picked out
fellow human being who has that power as well?” The play is written by Carol Wright Krause, a Missouri native who proudly claims Appalachian history. For her, the importance of telling this story was its message of strength and hope, one that she found compelling in the context of the region’s history. “You find hope on two levels,” said Krause. “One is the human revival that happens. It reminds us of everyone in our families that have fostered long life, happiness and independence simply by the work, from digging with their hands in the dirt to whatever you had to do to keep your people happy and healthy.” “The Dryad” is now playing at Barter’s Stage II. For show details, dates and information about the rest of Barter Theatre’s spring lineup, visit BarterTheatre.com or call the box office at (276) 628-3991.
Washington County, VA
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In historic Abingdon, VA
I Do, I Do, I Do A NEW BRITISH COMEDY By Robin Hawdon
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Creeper Trail Bike Rental & Shuttle OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK YEAR ‘ROUND
Call or Email your reservations! Whitetop, Virginia 276-388-3056 Damascus, Virginia 276-475-3611 info@creepertrailbikerental-shuttle.com www.creepertrailbikerental-shuttle.com
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April 24-27, 2014
Over 130 Artists on 13 Stages
Old Crow Medicine Show
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Alan Jackson
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
Sam Bush Band
Peter Rowan Band
Tim O’Brien & Darrell Scott
Jim Lauderdale
Town Mountain
Alison Brown Quartet
Merle Haggard
Steep Canyon Rangers
Keller Williams and The Travelin’ McCourys
The Kruger Brothers
Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice
Della Mae
Sutton, Holt & Coleman
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
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Claire Lynch Band
Dailey & Vincent with Jimmy Fortune
The Deadly Gentlemen
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