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Regional News Websites / Links:
Asheville:
www.citizen-times.com
,
www.thelaurelofasheville.com and
www.mountainx.com
Madison County:
www.newsrecordandsentinel.com
Yancey County:
www.yanceytimesjournal.com
and
www.yanceycountynews.com |
May
- Also check ongoing events at end of this month - |
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May 23, Thu, 10 am -
Wolf Laurel Roads & Security Meeting
- The new R & S. Building, The Village. |
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May 24-25, Fri-Sat -
Memorial Day Weekend -
Fri. 5 pm: "Rockin'
the Village Green" free concert on the Town Square
featuring Redline and The Mid Century Rockers
- bring your chair. Cruising Through
Town - old, new, vintage, classic, antique or muscle;
come & cruise or watch.
Sat, Hero Day - 9 am: Fire
Dept. Cornhole Tournament registration; 10 am-noon:
"Ride
for a Vet" Motorcycle Ride - registration with departure at
noon leading the parade; Noon: Hero Day Parade - Main St. After,
Kids Day
activities, rides & concessions,
Main Stage
entertainment at Town Square, Recognition Ceremony 2 pm,
Firefighters' Combat Challenge
and DAV
Watermelon-eating Contest 2:30 pm. |
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May 25, Sat, 9 am-Noon -
Hospice Spring Plant Sale -
Wolf Laurel Country Club.
Hanging baskets,
bedding plants,
tomato plants,
herbs. Also, plant
donations greatly appreciated, please contact Barby McQueen
at 680-9892. This is a fundraiser for Hospice of Madison
County. |
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May 25, Sat, 9 am-5 pm -
Mineral Heritage Day - Emerald
Village, near NC Mining Museum & across the Blue Ridge Pkwy
from Little Switzerland. Free guided hike to a hidden mine
11:30 am or 3:30 pm, Kid's Treasure Hunt (12 & younger) all
day, 1:30 pm meet & talk to an emerald miner & learn about
the Crabtree Emerald Mine. Gem mining & gold panning all
day. Black Light Mine Tour 9 pm (adults $15, students $10).
www.emeraldvillage.com / 765-6463 |
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May 25 Opening thru June 30 -
Sondra Dorn Exhibit "Opaque
Transparencies: Mixed Media Paintings" - Mica
Gallery, 37 N. Mitchell Ave, Burnsville. Cooperative gallery
of fine contemporary craft owned & operated by its 17 artist
members. Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. 688-6422 /
www.micagallerync.com |
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May 26, Sun, 1-5 pm -
High Peaks Hiking Group: Stroll to
Craggy Pinnacle - Meet on the Burnsville Town Square
at 1 pm for carpooling. Stroll involves a 250 ft. elevation
gain & is one mi. in length. Bring water. More info from
Jake at 284-6878 or visit
www.nchighpeaks.org |
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May 27, Mon, 9 am -
VFW Post 5483 Memorial Day Ceremony
- Madison County Courthouse, Marshall. |
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May 27, Mon, 11 am -
DAV Memorial Day Ceremony -
Monument at front of the Yancey County Courthouse, Main St,
Burnsville. |
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May 28, Tue, 5-9 pm -
Four-Course Tasting Dinner -
Jack of Hearts Pub, 10 S. Main St, Weaverville. Tasting
Dinner will be paired with eight Smuttynose Brewery's beers.
$60; email reservation to
manager@jackofheartspub.com . |
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Now thru May 26 -
Jack of Hearts Bands - Jack of
Hearts Pub, 10 S. Main St, Weaverville.
Sat, 5/25: Pawtooth (Alternative
Rock). Sun, 5/26, 2 pm:
Blues Brunch with Mac Arnold's Plate Full o' Blues $10
advance / $12 door. Tuesdays,
7 pm: Quizzo! trivia fun &
Thursdays, 7 pm: Old Time Jams. 645-2700 /
www.jackofheartspub.com |
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Now thru end of May -
Mothers'
Heirloom Apron Exhibit -
Off the Beaten Path Book & Primitive Antique Shop,
Burnsville. Bring an apron with family memories & write an
attached card naming its wearer. 828-707-5476 |
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Now thru Jun 8 -
"Bloom! Appalachian Flowers in full
Glory" Exhibit - The Design Gallery, 7 S. Main St,
Burnsville. 14 pastel paintings of High Country flora by
Gaylene Petcu with a demonstration of her technique from 1-3
pm, May 25. 678-9869 |
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Now thru Jun 15 -
Clay Artist Becca Floyd Exhibit:
"Animal Gods" - Flow Gallery, 14 S. Main
St, Marshall. |
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Now thru Jun 16 -
Penland Gallery: Jessica Calderwood
Exhibition - Penland Craft School Campus, Penland Rd
off Hwy 19E, between Burnsville & Spruce Pine. Show includes
jewelry, collage, wall pieces & sculpture by Calderwood, who
exhibits throughout the U.S. & internationally. |
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Now thru Late Autumn, Saturdays, 9
am-1 pm -
Madison County Farmers & Artisans
Market - Across from the tennis courts on Mars
Hill College Campus.
www.marshillmarket.org
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Now thru Autumn, Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30
pm -
Weaverville
Tailgate Market - Community Center Parking
Lot, on the hill above Lake Louise, Weaverville Hwy.
www.weavervilletailgate.org |
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Now thru Autumn's End, Sat, 8:30
pm-12:30 pm -
Yancey County
Farmers Market Opens for the Season - Town
Parking Lot behind the Town Center, S. Main St, Burnsville. |
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Now thru Autumn, Noon to 4pm -
Marshall Farmers Market -
Blannahassett Island just over the bridge from downtown
Marshall (May through October). |
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Now -
Free Spay/Neuter: Large Dogs - Yancey County Animal
Shelter, off Cane River School Rd, off Hwy 19E, west of
Burnsville. Large dogs weighing 40+ lbs will be free for a
limited time; call 682-9510 for more info & to schedule. |
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Now -
Springhouse Spiritual Retreat Project
- A WLPOA Board-approved project with plans in
progress for a spring 2013 construction start. This will be
a place of remembrance for past residents whose families and
friends wish to honor and a place for peaceful meditation
and rest. Those interested in assisting in raising funds
for the project should contact Gwynne Beneke at 689-4736. |
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Now -
The Historic Orchard at Altapass - Mile Marker 328 on
the Blue Ridge Parkway, just north of the Spruce Pine
Entrance. Live mountain music, hayrides, nature educational
programs, nature trails available throughout the season.
Check
www.altapass.org for specific times & events. |
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Now -
Navitat Canopy Adventures -
Barnardsville; follow signs. Tree-based canopy tour features
two sky bridges, two rappels, 10 ziplines from 120 to 1,100
ft. in length, trails & platforms high in the treetops. $89
adults, $79 ages 10-17, discount for locals on Tuesdays.
Tours last about 3 1/2 hrs. 626-3700 /
www.navitat.com |
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Now -
SART 2013 Season Subscriptions on Sale
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Southern
Appalachian Repertory Theatre has announced its 2013
productions; The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Sunshine Boys, Gypsy, A
Tennessee Walk and
Blithe Spirit. Season subscriptions are $130 and
are flexible; one ticket for all five productions or five
tickets for one production with any combo in between. Please
visit
www.sartplays.org for play descriptions & group rates.
Box office: 828-689-1239 or Business Office: 828-689-1384 |
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Now -
Burnsville Parkway Playhouse Mainstage
2013 Season Subscriptions - Eight flexible
play admissions available for only $110. Plays for the 2013
season include
Dancing at Lughnasa, Peter Pan,
The Mystery of Edwin Drood, A Few Good Men, Sherlock Holmes
Returns
& A Personal History of
Burnsville.
828-682-4285 /
www.parkwayplayhouse.com |
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Now,Mondays, 7pm -
Blues and BBQ at Zuma
- Zuma Coffee, 7 N. Main St, downtown Marshall. Music
with “Blues and BBQ.” Steve Davidowski and guests. 649-1617 |
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Now, Thursdays, 7-9 pm -
Bluegrass Jams at Zuma’s - Zuma Coffee, 7 North Main
Street, Marshall. Music by Blue Grass Jam
featuring Bobby Hicks and friends. Free. 649-1617 |
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Now, Fridays, 6:30 pm -
Music & Dancing at The Depot - The Depot, 282 S. Main
St, Marshall. Different Country, Old Time &
Bluegrass groups are on hand to provide crowd favorites.
Come and dance or just listen to the music and soak in the
atmosphere in this converted Railroad Depot in historic
Downtown Marshall. Family fun. 206-2332 |
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Now, Fridays & Saturdays, 7-9 pm -
Music at Blue
Mountain Pizza -
55 N. Main St, Weaverville. 658-8777 |
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Now, Fridays & Saturdays -
Music at the Iron Horse Station - The Iron Horse
Restaurant and Tavern, 24 South Andrews, Downtown Hot
Springs.
www.theironhorsestation.com |
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Now -
Jack of Hearts Entertainment/Live
Music - Jack of Hearts Pub, 10 South Main St, Weaverville. Check schedule
at 645-2700 /
www.jackofheartspub.com |
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Now Playing at Yancey Theatre,
W. Main St, Burnsville: - All movie seats $5.
Check for details: 678-3322 /
www.yancey-theatre.com . |
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Now, Wednesdays, 2-5 pm -
Toe River Model
Railroaders Meetings -
Spruce Pine Public Library. All are welcome & for
more information call 682-2865. |
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Now -
All-Natural,
Award-Winning Cakes for Sale - Available at
Yancey Times Journal Office, N. Main St and Ye Olde Country
Store, E. Main St, Burnsville. Award-winning fruitcakes with
no preservatives made by local women with the mission of
"Turning Their Lives Around". More info or to order visit
www.whowomen.com or call 675-0508. |
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Now -
Pet Adoption -
Madison County Animal Shelter, 389 Long Branch Rd,
Marshall. Tue-Fri, 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Many cats &
kittens, dogs & puppies to choose from; someone is waiting
to give you lots of ©love©!
(828)649-3190 /
www.fomca.org
. Come & pick your forever pet! |
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Now -
Doghouses Needed - Call
Friends of Madison County Animals at 649-9798 if you have a
new or used doghouse you wish to donate. |
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Now -
Foster Dogs -
Friends of Madison County Animals
(FOMCA) has partnered with the
Madison Co. Shelter to begin a dog fostering program. Many
more dogs could be saved if dogs could be fostered for 2-3
weeks in a temporary home. Foster dogs come to you
up-to-date on all shots & your pets must be up-to-date on
their vaccinations as well. For more info. or to apply, call
the shelter at 649-3190 or email
adavis@madisoncountyshelter.nc . |
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Now -
Adopters needed -
Yancey County Humane Society, Cane River School Rd,
off Rt. 19, west of Burnsville. Get lots of
©love©
every day by adopting a homeless but wonderful kitten,
puppy, cat or dog. $65 /pet includes spaying or neutering &
all vaccinations based on age. Visit
www.yanceyanimals.petfinder.com to see them all & make
your pick! 682-9510 |
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Now:
NC Lions Foundation Eyeglass
Collection - Burnsville.
Eyeglass drop-off box locations: Ingles Grocery,
Roses Discount Store, Western Sizzlin Steak House, Garden
Deli, Dr. Aldridge Eye Institute. Acceptable: used
eyeglasses, eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses, safety
eyeglasses, non-prescription / prescription sunglasses &
eyeglass cases. More info: Lion Jim Parlier at 682-3405. |
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June 1-Sep 30 -
Delayed-Harvest Trout Waters Open
- 64 miles of stocked trout streams & two lakes. June 1, 6
am-noon: anglers 15 yrs & younger only. After 12 noon, 16
yrs & older required to have an inland fishing license with
special trout fishing privilege (included in the sportsman
license).
www.ncwildlife.org/license / 1-888-248-6834 |
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June 1, Sat -
15th Annual NBHA Open Horse Show
- Madison High School FFA Arena, Marshall Bypass,
Marshall. 11 am: Exhibition Barrels followed by Youth,
Senior & Open Barrels. 5 pm: Races & Barrels in all classes
for prizes. Admission $5, children 6 & younger free. No
alcohol - all dogs on leash please. 828-649-3760 / 689-5437
Rain Date is June 8. |
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June 1, Sat, 7 pm -
Arvil Freeman and The Pauls Creek
Band - The Depot, Main St, Marshall. Madison County
native, fiddler Freeman will bring his pickin' buddies along
for an evening of music. Tickets $10; available at town hall
& The Depot. |
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June 1-15, Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, also Sun,
6/2 at 5 pm -
Parkway Playhouse: Dancing at
Lughnasa - Parkway Playhouse, Burnsville.
In the summer of 1936, five Irish sisters have hopes &
dreams but unforeseen events alter their futures after their
older brother returns. Award-winning play by Andrew Gall.
Tickets $12-$20; 828-682-4285 /
www.parkwayplayhouse.com |
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June 5-16 -
SART: The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee - Southern Appalachian
Repertory Theatre, Owen Theatre, Mars Hill College Campus.
One-act musical comedy centering on a fictional spelling bee
involving six quirky adolescents and three equally quirky
adults. Box office: 828-689-1239 /
www.sartplays.org |
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June 7, Fri, 10 am -
WLPOA Meeting
- Community Center, The Village. |
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June 7, Fri, 5-10 pm -
French Broad Friday: "Mermaids!"
- Downtown Marshall & Blannahasset Island across the
Bridge. Celebrate the sightings of these elusive
sea-maidens. Artist galleries open late, specials at local
restaurants, The Depot for music & dancing, parade, carriage
rides, music on the Island & Dub Kartel on the
Courthouse steps. |
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June 7-8, Fri-Sat -
VFW Post 5483: Semi-Annual Buddy
Poppy Campaign - Mars Hill, Marshall & Weaverville
Ingles. This local Post assists local veterans in need by buying
fuel oil & food, constructing wheelchair ramps & providing
council to younger vets. Buy some Poppies and help our Veterans. |
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June 7-9, Fri-Sun -
Toe River Studio Tour
- Yancey County. 67 studios, 12 galleries and 114
artists will open their doors to the public for a
self-guided tour of their work areas. Artists in almost
every concentration offer a broad selection and price range.
Red signs & a 48 page guide will guide you; available at
www.toeriverarts.org . |
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June 7-9, Fri-Sun, 9 am-4 pm -
Woodcarving Workshop - Arts
Resource Center, Oak St, Spruce Pine. Carve a character in
wood or try a walking stick top. $155, materials included.
Advance registration & payment required; call 682-7215. |
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June 9, Sun, 4 pm -
Michael Reno Harrell in Concert
- Madison County Arts Center,
90 S. Main Street, Marshall. 649-1301 |
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June 13, Second Thu, 6-7 pm seatings -
Supper Club - Well-Bred Bakery
& Cafe, 26 N. Main St, Weaverville. $45 / $57 with wine.
Call 645-9300 to reserve. |
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Jun 14-15, Fri 9 am-noon, Sat 10 am-1
pm - Card Workshop -
Arts Resource Center, Oak St, Spruce Pine. Learn how to
emboss on handmade French paper. Age 8 yrs - adult, $40,
advance registration & payment required; call 682-7215. |
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June 15, Sat, 10 am-2 pm -
Best Italian Dishes Cooking Class
- Discover Italian, 55 Jewels Lane, Weaverville. Class
followed by sit-down lunch. $50; call 658-8928.
www.discoveritalian.com |
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June 15, Sat -
Bluff Mountain Festival - The
Grounds of Hot Springs Spa and Resort, Hot Springs. Features
some of the region's best traditional old-time & bluegrass
music, ballad singing, clogging followed by an evening of square dancing. Bring the family & lawn chairs or
blanket for an afternoon or all day! Also, Silent Auction of
regional arts & craft items & a raffle for two cash prizes.
Free. No alcohol or pets allowed. Benefit for Madison County
Arts Council. |
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June 15-16, Sat-Sun, 10 am-5 pm -
Mountain Farm Final Lavender
Festival - 3001 Halls Chapel Rd, Burnsville. Lavender
labyrinth, garden tours with cultivation tips, live music,
workshops, lavender wand-making, mead-making, culinary
lavender cooking classes, fiber animal shearing demos. Also,
cut your own lavender bouquet, cheese-tasting, craft booths
& gift shop. $10 / person, ages 10 & younger free.
828-675-4856 /
www.mountainfarm.net |
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June 19-30 -
SART: A Tennessee Walk
- Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, Owen Theatre, Mars
Hill College Campus. SART's 60th World Premiere. Box office:
828-689-1239 /
www.sartplays.org |
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June 20, Thu, 11 am -
Friends of Madison County Library's
Annual Author Luncheon - Asheville Country Club.
Dorothea Benton Frank, best-selling author of
Sullivan's Island and
Porch Lights will showcase
her 12th and newest novel, The
Last Original Wife. Tickets are $40 each;
available at the library or call 649-3741: includes
buffet-style lunch, program & book-signing by Frank. |
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June 28-30, Fri-Sun -
CBA Motorcycle Weekend - Hot
Springs.
www.hotspringsrallync.com |
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June 29-July 13, Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, also
Sun, 6/30 at 5 pm -
Parkway Playhouse: Peter Pan
- Parkway Playhouse, Burnsville. Eternally young Peter,
Neverland, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Lost Boys, Nana the
Dog and, of course, a ticking Croc . . . they'll all be
there! By J.M. Berrie with music by Leonard Bernstein.
Tickets $12-$20; 828-682-4285 /
www.parkwayplayhouse.com |
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Theatres / Venues |
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Grove Park Inn Spa & Resort,
Asheville -
www.groveparkinn.com |
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Biltmore Estate,
Asheville -
www.biltmore.com |
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Diana Wortham
Theatre at Pack Place, Asheville - 828-257-4530 /
www.dwtheatre.com |
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The Altamont
Theatre, Asheville -
828-348-5327 |
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Asheville
Community Theatre - 254-1320 /
www.ashevilletheatre.org |
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Fine Arts Theatre,
Asheville - 828-232-1536 /
www.fineartstheatre.com |
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SART- Owen
Theater, Mars Hill College: 828-689-1384 /
www.sartplays.org |
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Parkway Playhouse
, Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville: 682-4285 /
www.parkwayplayhouse.com |
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Flat Rock
Playhouse - 828-693-0731 /
www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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Harrah's Cherokee
Casino & Hotel: 1-800-745-3000 /
www.ticketmaster.com |
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Smoky Mountain
Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin:
866-273-4615 /
www.greatmountainmusic.com |
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Wolf Ridge Ski
Area - 800-817-4111 / 828-689-4111 /
www.skiwolfridgenc.com |
Regional News Websites / Links:
Asheville:
www.citizen-times.com
,
www.thelaurelofasheville.com and
www.mountainx.com
Madison County:
www.newsrecordandsentinel.com
Yancey County:
www.yanceytimesjournal.com
and
www.yanceycountynews.com |
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