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THINGS TO DO IN THE SMOKIES Highlights of the
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National Park Summer Programs
Date(s): Jun 14, 2010 - Aug 14, 2010
When: Daily
Where: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Enjoy some great educational and fun programs in the National Park. Some are part of the Junior Ranger program, but many are for the whole family. Download a pdf of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Summer Interpretive Programs. Day Out With ThomasTM
Date(s): Jul 23, 2010 - Aug 01, 2010
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
For nine fun-filled days, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hatt and ride the train. The event, anchored in the town of Bryson City includes a 30 minute train ride pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine. Event also has live entertainment, petting zoo, story telling, video viewing, Imagination Station and much more! Please Note: Day out with Thomas will not be available Wednesday, July 29. 800-872-4681, www.gsmr.com The Lone Ranger® Rides Again!
Date(s): Aug 03, 2010 - Aug 14, 2010
When: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday - Sunday
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
During the ride, The Lone Ranger® will save the train from a bandit who intends to rob the baggage car that is carrying a shipment of gold! Come meet the masked man and have your photo taken with America's favorite hero! Each child will receive a genuine silver bullet necklace! Admission to the Smoky Mountains Train Museum included in ticket purchase. Back to School Concert
Date(s): Aug 04, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
Featuring Shane and Shane and guest speaker Mark Cahill. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Ms. Patty's Entertainment Tonight II
Date(s): Aug 06, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts-Franklin
A fantastic, fun-filled evening for the entire family presented by a host of talented singers, dancers and musicians. You do not want to miss spectacular performance! All proceeds go to Franklin First United Methodist Church missions. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Tailgate Farmers Market
Date(s): Aug 06, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Village Shopping Center, US 19 West
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday May 7 - October 29. Parking lot next to Fred's & SuperSaver Foods. Cherokee Days
Date(s): Aug 06, 2010
When: Friday, August 6
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Authentic Cherokee dinner at 6:30 p.m. and storytelling, song and dance at 7:30 p.m. Call 828-479-3364 or visit www.stecoahvalleycenter.com Music in the Mountains-Rye Holler Boys
Date(s): Aug 07, 2010
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Everett Street. Saturday evenings, June 5 - October 30. Rye Holler Boys Bluegrass and gospel by local Bryson City boys. Songs inspired by older bluegrass traditions as well as newer sounds. Ronnie McDowell
Date(s): Aug 07, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
The Elvis Presley Story starring Ronnie McDowell. Featuring memories of Elvis by his former backup singers and band members: The Jordanaires, The Stamps Quartet, D.J. Fontana, Millie Kirkham. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com The Kruger Brothers
Date(s): Aug 07, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Swiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with bassist Joel Landsberg. Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Traditional American Folk and Bluegrass music would come closest to describing the band's style of playing. 828-479-3364, www.stecoahvalleycenter.com Cherokee Days Arts & Crafts Classes
Date(s): Aug 07, 2010
When: Saturday, August 7
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Fingerweaving, beadwork and blowgun classes begin at 10 a.m. Call 828-479-3364 or visit www.stecoahvalleycenter.com Blue Moon Musical Revue
Date(s): Aug 09, 2010 - Aug 10, 2010
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
A Fun-Filled Doo-Wop Ride through the music of the 1950's & '60's. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Tailgate Farmers Market
Date(s): Aug 13, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Village Shopping Center, US 19 West
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday May 7 - October 29. Parking lot next to Fred's & SuperSaver Foods. Stilwell Shinefest 2010
Date(s): Aug 13, 2010 - Aug 14, 2010
When: Friday, August 13 & Saturday, August 14
Where: Fontana Village Resort
Come and enjoy the music of North Carolina native, Nashville recording artist Matt Stillwell. He hosts the 3rd annual Stillwell Shinefest at Fontana Village in Fontana Dam, NC to honor the primitive whiskey-making heritage of his home state. For more information and the line-up visit http://www.fontanavillage.com/events/view?id=212. Music in the Mountains-Lee Knight
Date(s): Aug 14, 2010
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Everett Street. Saturday evenings, June 5 - October 30. Lee Knight The banjo, dulcimer and Cherokee flute are just a few instruments played by this talented folk singer. Ricky Skaggs
Date(s): Aug 14, 2010
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
Sometimes in life, things come full circle. That's the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a "recognized master" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. Now the road has brought him back to where it all began - bluegrass music. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com The New North Carolina Ramblers
Date(s): Aug 14, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
These fellows not only perform songs and tunes from the repertoire of Charlie Poole, but also from many other old time artists. Darren Moore and Jeremy Stephens bring a wide variety of Carter Family material to the group. 828-479-3364, www.stecoahvalleycenter.com Culinary Workshop
Date(s): Aug 14, 2010
When: Saturday, August 14
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Call 828-479-3364 for more information. Snorkel on the Little Tennessee River!
Date(s): Aug 14, 2010
When: Saturday, August 14
Where: Little Tennessee River
Little Tennessee Watershed Association's biomonitoring program director Dr. Bill McLarney will lead the trip, sharing his vast knowledge of the ecology of the river, the creatures of the river, and threats to the watershed as we explore this local treasure. We will meet in Franklin, NC and head to a swimming hole on the Little Tennessee to snorkel and have a good time. Cost $5 for WNCA, LTWA and LTLT members, $10 for nonmembers. Masks, snorkels and wetsuits provided on request. For more information and to register email info@ltwa.org or call 828-369-6402. NOC Canoe Club Challenge
Date(s): Aug 15, 2010
Where: Nantahala Outdoor Center
This three part series (June 20, July 18 and August 15) pits Southeastern whitewater clubs against one another to win the coveted Canoe Club Cup! 800-232-7238, www.noc.com Blue Moon Musical Revue
Date(s): Aug 16, 2010 - Aug 17, 2010
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
A Fun-Filled Doo-Wop Ride through the music of the 1950's & '60's. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Steven Curtis Chapman
Date(s): Aug 19, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts-Franklin
Steven Curtis Chapman is a name that anyone and everyone who listens to Christian music knows. His list of accomplishments include 50+ Dove Awards, 5 Grammys, an American Music Award, 2 certified platinum and 10 gold albums, 10 million total albums sold and 45 #1 radio hits. Chapman is also a huge advocate for adoption; so much so that his family has established Shaohannahs Hope, an organization that provides information and financial grants to families who want to adopt. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Tailgate Farmers Market
Date(s): Aug 20, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Village Shopping Center, US 19 West
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday May 7 - October 29. Parking lot next to Fred's & SuperSaver Foods. Music in the Mountains-Vertigo Jazz Project
Date(s): Aug 21, 2010
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Everett Street. Saturday evenings, June 5 - October 30. Vertigo Jazz Project Bridging the gap between multiple genres of music, but always maintaining a distinctively recognizable element of jazz. http://vertigojazzproject.com/fr_index.cfm The Jeff Little Trio
Date(s): Aug 21, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Jeff Little's distinctive two-handed piano-playing style is much influenced by mountain flatpicked guitar tradition, and is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity. Appearing with Jeff are the father-son team of Steve Lewis and Josh Scott. 828-479-3364, www.stecoahvalleycenter.com Tim Hawkins (Tunafish Comedy)
Date(s): Aug 21, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts-Franklin
Want clean comedy with an edge? Tim Hawkins brings the funny. Hawkins has been accused of being equally gifted and twisted. His arsenal is unique: high energy stand-up, physical comedy, slick guitar skills, a thousand faces and voices, improvisational chops. It all combines to create an insane comedy experience. And yes, the guy can really sing. "People think I live a rock-star life", said Hawkins. "Believe me, Mick Jagger never gets lost in a Hertz parking lot looking for his Ford Focus." 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com 3rd Annual American Legion Post 104 "Veterans Still Serving America" Golf Tournament
Date(s): Aug 21, 2010
When: Saturday, August 21
Where: Smoky Mountain Country Club, Whittier
Proceeds support community service and veterans programs. Fee $60 per player, 2-person teams, captain's choice, 9 a.m. shotgun start. Goody bag, beverages and post tourney meal. $200, $150 and $100 to top three teams in each flight. New Ford, other hole-in-one prizes. Raffle, door prizes, silent auction. Pre-registration required, limited to first 92 golfers registered and paid. Contact Jim Nicholl at 828-293-5835 or jknicholl@verizon.net. Peter Noone's Herman's Hermits
Date(s): Aug 26, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts-Franklin
Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. He was born in Manchester, England, where he studied voice and acting at St. Bede's College and the Manchester School of Music and Drama. As a child, he played "Stanley Fairclough" in the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street. He was also featured in the television series Knight Errant, Family Solicitor and Monro's Saki Stories. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Tailgate Farmers Market
Date(s): Aug 27, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Village Shopping Center, US 19 West
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday May 7 - October 29. Parking lot next to Fred's & SuperSaver Foods. Music in the Mountains-Smoky Mountain Melodies
Date(s): Aug 28, 2010
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Everett Street. Saturday evenings, June 5 - October 30. Smoky Mtn. Melodies Classic country and gospel music performed in an acoustic setting. http://www.greatsmokymountains.tv/Smoky%20Mountain%20Melodies.html The Farewell Drifters
Date(s): Aug 28, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Combining elements of bluegrass with the accessibility of classic folk and acoustic Americana music, this stunning young band is turning heads nation-wide. Their songs offer a contemporary relevance and hopeful perspective that truly sets them apart. 828-479-3364, www.stecoahvalleycenter.com Diamond Rio
Date(s): Aug 28, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts-Franklin
Diamond Rio has long been one of country music's most successful groups. The band released its platinum-selling debut disc in 1991. Six-time Vocal Group of the year collectively from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music, Diamond Rio was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1998. The band has sold more than 10 million records and received the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award in recognition of their many charitable endeavors. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com "The Market Basket" Weaving Class
Date(s): Aug 28, 2010
When: Saturday, August 28
Where: Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Before there were brown paper bags or plastic totes, there was the market basket. Participants will make a small market basket. Plan to bring a bag lunch and a few supplies from home. Cost $35. For more information or to register call 828-479-3364. 3rd Annual "Bring Home the Bacon" Breakfast
Date(s): Aug 28, 2010
When: Saturday, August 28, 8-11 a.m.
Where: Bryson City Presbyterian Church
Kick-off breakfast for the Swain County United Gift Fund. Tickets are $5 each for scrambled eggs, bacon, grits, baked apples, biscuit, orange juice and coffee. Take out is available. Tickets can be purchased at the United Community Bank. All sales benefit the United Gift Fund whose resourses help to serve 18 of Swain County's non-profit organizations. Tuckaseegee Quilting Bee
Date(s): Aug 31, 2010
When: Tuesday, August 31, 7 p.m.
Where: Storytelling Center, 225C Everett Street
The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians at Bryson City is sponsoring the second meeting of the Tuckaseegee Quilting Bee, to be held at the Storytelling Center, 225C Everett Street on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 7 PM. |
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