Calendar of Events
Feb. 12 to Feb. 13 - Valentines Day Cabaret The Parkway Playhouse will present a Valentines Day Cabaret performance at the Higgins Family Life Center on Friday February 12 and Saturday February 13. The doors will open at 7:00pm and tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students 16 and under. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Parkway Playhouse. The evening will include coffee and decadent deserts and performances of songs from a number of Broadway shows ranging from the classic Phantom of the Opera to the recent Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5. Tickets are available by calling the Parkway Playhouse at 828-682-4285 and leaving a message. Tickets are available 24 hours a day at the Parkway Playhouse website at www.parkwayplayhouse.com.
Contact: Parkway Playhouse
828-682-4285
www.parkwayplayhouse.com
Feb. 19 - Bring The Love! Kat Williams is coming to your Burnsville Town Center to sing the Blues and let you boogie. This is a fundraising event for Shortbus Studio. Starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20. Come on out to support this worthy cause and have a good time while doing so.
Contact: Burnsville Town Center
828-682-7209
burnsvilletowncenter.com
Feb. 20 - 2010 - Riddlefest The Riddlefest happens the third Saturday of February in Burnsville, NC at the Town Center. It is a tribute to the music of Burnsville native, the late Lesley Riddle. Lesley made a significant contribution to the development of early country music through his association with the Carter Family. This year the event will be dedicated to the late Mike Seeger. Local musicians and members of both the Carter Family and Lesley's family gather on this date to perform some of the songs that are associated with Lesley and the Carters. Advance Tickets are $10
Contact: TVG/CRC Mt. Heritage Center
828-682-9654
YanceyTVG@gmail.com
www.tvgnc.org
Feb. 26 - TRAC Java Jam - WSNB This Friday night at 8:00 p.m., WSNB (we sing nasty blues) is returning to your Burnsville Town Center for another fun filled night of music and dancing. Always a crowd pleaser. This is a Toe River Arts Council Java Jam event. Call 682-7215 or 682-7209 for info.
Contact: Burnsville Town Center
682-7209
burnsvilletowncenter.com
Mar. 05 - Dehlia Low Concert This Friday at 7:30 p.m. at your Burnsville Town Center. If you've already heard them, we know you're coming back. Tell your friends. If you haven't heard them...now's the time. Appalachian, Americana, Original, partially describes the good music you're in for. Tickets are just $10.
Contact: Burnsville Town Center
682-7209
burnsvilletowncenter.com
Apr. 09 - TRAC Java Jam - One Leg Up Yes, another Java Jam put on by the Toe River Arts Council this Friday at 8:00 p.m. at your Burnsville Town Center. One Leg Up is coming to play Jazz with an upbeat swing, great for dancing. Call 682-7215 or 682-7209 for info.
Contact: Burnsville Town Center
682-7209
burnsvilletowncenter.com
Apr. 23 to Apr. 25 - Oil Painting Workshop Three day oil painting workshop taught by Sandra Gates at her studio for the beginner and more experienced painters. The workshop will cover many oil painting techniques, some new to the artists and some a review, in a fun, relaxed setting. Hours are 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday and Saturday, and 9:00am to early afternoon on Sunday. Cost is $190. Lodging is available for out of town artists.
Contact: Sandra Gates
828-678-3327
SandraGatesArt@aol.com
www.SandraGatesArt.com
Apr. 24 - Burnsville Metric Annually held on the last Saturday of April, the Burnsville Metric is a great way to start off your cycling season. It is casual but well-supported and comprises some of the flattest, most scenic roads in Yancey and Mitchell counties. Burnsville's Town Square makes a dramatic location for the registration/start/finish proceedings and is also the highest elevation of the ride, a modest 2821'. For the first 36 miles the route is mostly flat and follows the Cane River through the small communities of Higgins, Lewisburg, Egypt and Ramseytown. Then, proceeding upstream beside the wide Toe River, the route passes Huntdale, Pigeon Roost and Green Mountain. There are moderate hills to climb between miles 36 and 52, but those climbs, especially along Hwy. 80-N, provide stunning views of Mt. Mitchell, Roan Mountain and other nearby peaks. Of course there is the final climb back up to the town square. Not much to do about that but ride it. Details: 61.5 miles; 3 well-supplied Rest Stops. Roving SAG support
Contact: Randy or Nancy Raskin
828-675-5132
rraskin@yancey.main.nc.us
www.BurnsvilleMetric.com
May 08 - Rabies Clinc Humane Society will be holding a Rabies Clinic from 9-3 Call for more information
Contact: Humane Society
828-682-9510
May 13 - Mayland Community College Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament The Mayland Community College Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament is coming up on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Linville Golf Club. Please consider partnering with us by purchasing a sponsorship at any level.
œ Tee sponsorships for $100 each
œ Green sponsorships for $100 each
œ Associate sponsorships for $500
œ Corporate sponsorships for $2,500
Contact Martha Huskins at 828-765-7351, ext 209 or at mhuskins@mayland.edu by February 15 for more info.
WANT TO PLAY?
Register before February 15 and receive a $25 per player discount!
Visit www.mayland.edu/foundation for more info or contact Martha Huskins at 828-765-7351, ext 209 or at mhuskins@mayland.edu
Proceeds from this event stay right here in the high country, in our own community, benefitting students, scholarships and programs in our region. IN THIS GAME, EVERYONE WINS!
Contact: Martha Huskins
828-765-7351 ext 209
mhuskins@mayland.edu
www.mayland.edu/foundation
May 21 to May 23 - Art Show Burnsville Town Center
Contact: Sandra Gates
828-678-3327
www.bragwnc.com
May 22 - Toe River Arts Paint Out The fourth annual TRAC Paint Out invites artists to come to the Town of Burnsville for one day, all day, to capture the town and surrounding area in their art expressions, ending the day with awards presented by the judge, Peggy Root of Johnson City. Reception to follow. The Paint Out is sponsored by Toe River Arts Council and Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild.
Contact: Toe River Arts Council
828-682-7215
www.toeriverarts.org
May 22 - The Primitive Quartet Concert Their 2009 induction into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame for the Gospel Music Category is an honor The Primitive Quartet greatly deserves. Come on out to hear the harmony that has made them so well recognized. Tickets are just $10. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at your Burnsville Town Center.
Contact: Burnsville Town Center
828-682-7209
burnsvilletowncenter.com
May 28 to May 30 - Oil Painting Workshop Three day oil painting workshop taught by Sandra Gates at her studio for the beginner and more experienced painters. The workshop will cover many oil painting techniques, some new to the artists and some a review, in a fun, relaxed setting. Hours are 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday and Saturday, and 9:00am to early afternoon on Sunday. Cost is $190. Lodging is available for out of town artists.
Contact: Sandra Gates
828-678-3327
SandraGatesArt@aol.com
www.SandraGatesArt.com
June 11 to June 13 - Toe River Arts Council Studio Tour Over 100 studios and galleries in Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Bakersville and Little Switzerland, NC are open noon to 4 on Friday, June 11 and then 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13, as part of a FREE self-guided tour sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council. A meet-the-artists reception takes place on Friday, June 11 from 5-8 pm at the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery, 269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine where an exhibit of participants work is on display. Maps can be picked up at any participants studios, either TRAC galleries, or downloaded from the TRAC website.
Contact: Toe River Arts Council
828-682-7215
www.ToeRiverArts.org
June 19 to June 20 - Lavender Festival at Mountain Farm WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: MAKING LAVENDER WANDS, SACHETS, WREATHS, GARDEN TOURS AND CULTIVATION TIPS,ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTION DEMONSTRATIONS.
LAVENDER PLANTS FOR SALE, LIVE MUSIC, A LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST, AS WELL AS FESTIVAL CAFE, LOCAL FOOD VENDORS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE FARM ALL DAY. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AND SHUTTLE PARKING
Contact: Marilyn Cade
828-675-4856
www.MountainFarm.net
June 25 to June 27 - Oil Painting Workshop Three day oil painting workshop taught by Sandra Gates at her studio for the beginner and more experienced painters. The workshop will cover many oil painting techniques, some new to the artists and some a review, in a fun, relaxed setting. Hours are 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday and Saturday, and 9:00am to early afternoon on Sunday. Cost is $190. Lodging is available for out of town artists.
Contact: Sandra Gates
828-678-3327
SandraGatesArt@aol.com
www.SandraGatesArt.com
June 26 - Quilt Trails Road Rally Quilt Trails of Western North Carolina Road Rally will end with a BarBQ sponsored by Carolina Mountain Lifestyles, at The Cove at Celo Mountain. This fun rally will feature a long version (about 5 hours) and a short version (about 2 hours), with a shotgun start at Mountain Heritage High School at 8am for the long rally, and 12 noon for the short rally. Prizes will be made by local artists. All contestants must be back no later than 5pm or will be disqualified. The goal of the Rally will be to find a set of painted quilt blocks which are on barns and buildings in Yancey and Mitchell Counties. You must find the blocks on your list by driving the fewest miles. The Rally will take you throughout Yancey and Mitchell Counties at a really lovely time of the year. You will see beautiful farmland, mountain vistas, waterfalls, bold streams and quaint towns. Cost to participate will be $35. Save $10 by registering online before June 15 at www.quilttrailswnc.org. Rally will be limited to the first 150 cars.
Contact: Quilt Trails of WNC
828-682-7331
www.QuiltTrailsWNC.org
July 23 to July 25 - Oil Painting Workshop Three day oil painting workshop taught by Sandra Gates at her studio for the beginner and more experienced painters. The workshop will cover many oil painting techniques, some new to the artists and some a review, in a fun, relaxed setting. Hours are 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday and Saturday, and 9:00am to early afternoon on Sunday. Cost is $190. Lodging is available for out of town artists.
Contact: Sandra Gates
828-678-3327
SandraGatesArt@aol.com
www.SandraGatesArt.com
July 28 - Tentative Folkmoot Performance
Aug. 01 - WNC Grand Prix More information to follow
Contact: Yancey Chamber of Commerce
828-682-7413
chris@YanceyChamber.com
www.YanceyChamber.com
Aug. 06 to Aug. 07 - 54th Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair People from all across America know that the place to be on the first Friday and Saturday in August is the charming Town Square of Burnsville, NC. The 54th Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, August 6-7 is the oldest and largest crafts fair in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For the past several years the Southeastern Tourism Society has selected this event as one of the top twenty in the Southeast. Every kind of handmade craft imaginable can be found here... Whether you are looking for a quilt, jewelry from local gemstones, hand-turned wooden bowels, pottery of every shape and size made by skilled artists. Stop by the Heritage Hollow tent to take walk back back in time. The Food Court along with nearby restaurants offer a wide array of delicious food all within easy walking distance. For the 2nd year the Town Center is opening their doors and offering an air conditioned oasis with clean restrooms, tables to eat your fair food and a place to relax and rest your weary feet.
Contact: Yancey County/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
828-682-7413
info@yanceychamber.com
www.HomeOfMtMitchell.com
Aug. 13 to Aug. 14 - Penland School of Crafts Annual Benefit Auction The 2010 benefit auction takes place on Friday, August 13, and 14th. More than 200 current and former instructors and resident artists donate work to raise money that supports Penland's programs and studios. Auction guests enjoy an exhibition of the auction work, meals under a festival tent, and the opportunity to collect beautiful works of art. To receive an invitation, call 828-765-2359, ext 17
Contact: Penland School of Crafts
828-765-2359 ext 17
Aug. 20 to Aug. 22 - Oil Painting Workshop Three day oil painting workshop taught by Sandra Gates at her studio for the beginner and more experienced painters. The workshop will cover many oil painting techniques, some new to the artists and some a review, in a fun, relaxed setting. Hours are 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday and Saturday, and 9:00am to early afternoon on Sunday. Cost is $190. Lodging is available for out of town artists.
Contact: Sandra Gates
828-678-3327
SandraGatesArt@aol.com
www.SandraGatesArt.com
Sept. 10 to Sept. 11 - Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Novelists, poets, historians, playwrights, journalists and storytellers gather to read from and discuss their works. Multiple events happening simultaneously in venues throughout the town (all within walking distance). Events for kids on Satuday. FREE and OPEN to the public.
Sept. 24 to Sept. 26 - Oil Painting Workshop Three day oil painting workshop taught by Sandra Gates at her studio for the beginner and more experienced painters. The workshop will cover many oil painting techniques, some new to the artists and some a review, in a fun, relaxed setting. Hours are 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday and Saturday, and 9:00am to early afternoon on Sunday. Cost is $190. Lodging is available for out of town artists.
Contact: Sandra Gates
828-678-3327
SandraGatesArt@aol.com
www.SandraGatesArt.com
Sept. 25 - Old Timey Day The Yancey County Cultural Resource Commission presents Old Timey Day on Sept. 25th, 2010. This is a celebration and preservation of our heritage. Demonstrations of yesterdays crafts, traditional mountain music, clogging, antique tractors and cars, games, food and much more. See you there!
Oct. 02 - 25th Annual Music in the Mountain Folk Festival The Toe River Arts Council’s 25th Annual Music in the Mountain Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Burnsville Town Center. The passion of this festival is the preservation of traditional mountain music and culture through authenticity, integrity and respect. The participants in this festival pride themselves learning from the old timers and honoring their songs, stories and musical styles.
Contact: Toe River Arts Council
828-682-7215
trac@toeriverarts.org
www.toeriverarts.org
Oct. 16 - Town Square Scamper 5k, Fall Foliage Stroll and Downtown Ramble This popular annual event benefits the Yancey County School Foundation. You can run, stroll, walk or be a cheering spectator. Come join the fun for a good cause. The race starts and finishes in front of Town Hall on West Main Street in Burnsville.
Contact: Martha Tyner
828-682-7421
Oct. 18 to Oct. 22 - Week Long Oil Painting Workshop Contact: Sandra Gates
828-678-3327
SandraGatesArt@aol.com
www.SandraGatesArt.com
Nov. 12 to Nov. 13 - The North Carolina Banjo Clinic 2 full days of Bluegrass & Old Time Banjo instruction
Classes for all levels
828-682-2402
evie@transmtn.com
www.vpmusic.org
Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Chamber office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Contact: Yancey County/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
828-682-7413
info@YanceyChamber.com
www.YanceyChamber.com
Dec. 03 - Santa Claus Comes to Town Santa Claus is visiting all of the children in your Burnsville Town Center tonight. Free admission. From 5:30 pm until 8 pm. Call the Chamber of Commerce for details at 682-7413.
Contact: Chamber of Commerce
828-682-7413
www.BurnsvilleTownCenter.com
Dec. 03 to Dec. 05 - Toe River Arts Council Studio Tour Over 100 studios and galleries in Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Bakersville and Little Switzerland, NC are open noon to 4 on Friday, December 3 and then 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5 as part of a FREE self-guided tour sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council. A meet-the-artists reception takes place on Friday, December 4 from 5-8 pm at the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery, 269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine where an exhibit of participant work is on display. Maps can be picked up at any participants studios, either TRAC galleries, or downloaded from the TRAC website.
Contact: Toe River Arts Council
828-682-7215
www.ToeRiverArts.org
Dec. 04 - Winterfest Big activities inside your Burnsville Town Center and the Christmas Parade on Main Street. Many non-profits will be selling crafts, gift items and baked goods. The Farmers Market will have produce, crafts and baked goods, too. Free admission. From 9 am until 4 pm.
Contact: Burnsville Town Center
828-682-7209
www.BurnsvilleTownCenter.com
Dec. 04 - Best Small Town Christmas Parade Downtown Burnsville, begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Chamber for questions.
Contact: Yancey County/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
828-682-7413
info@yanceychamber.com
www.YanceyChamber.com
Dec. 24 to Dec. 25 - Chamber Closed Chamber will be closed for the Christmas Holidays
Contact: Yancey County/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
828-682-7413
info@YanceyChamber.com
www.YanceyChamber.com
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