The Mountain Times - Entertainment Focus

June 19, 2008

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Brazilian photojournalist to present exhibit at LMC
Daniel de Granville, Brazilian photojournalist and guide, will present slides of Brazil’s Pantanal: Flora, Fauna and People at Lees-McRae College June 24.

Brooks brings memories to ArtWalk
While many pieces at ArtWalk could become parts of valued memories, artist Deb Brooks begins her process with items already holding cherished memories.

Brian Ayers Art Exhibit at Boone Mall
International exhibit spotlights art of children with learning disabilities

Ben Long exhibit opens at Linville Gallery
Celebrated fresco artist shares portraits and landscapes

Eloise Pope and Louise Pinto paintings featured at Carlton Gallery
Spring Exhibition Continues with Variety, Inspiration and Opportunity

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Editorial consultant offers manuscript advice
Have you been writing a fiction or non-fiction book and wondering if it is marketable? Not sure what to do to improve your chances of getting your book published? Help is coming to the High Country July 22 and 23.

Appalachian poetry book hits shelves
A new collection reveals the poetic influence of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and their culture.

Modern day Woodstock goes for the green
Bonnaroo Music Festival strives to minimize ecological impact

ASU hosts 7th annual Holocaust Symposium

City artists interpret the High Country in new
Blowing Rock Frameworks show

Dora the Explorer at Tweetsie June 21-22
Popular Nickelodeon characters to meet with kids

84th Annual Singing on the Mountain June 22

Strangers in a Strange Land
BRSC presents The Immigrant June 13-22 in Blowing Rock

Wining for Health
Peabody’s, Crestwood host charity wine tasting Friday

The Cook Shack Live
Mountainhome Music presents Union Grove fiddling tradition Saturday

Artists Swoon for Boone in June
Cheap Joe’s Trade Show at Convocation Center Saturday

Todd’s Summer Music Series starts Saturday
The 2008 Saturday concert series in Todd kicks off on June 21 at 2 p.m., when Amantha Mill takes the Cook Park stage for two hours of fine folk-tinged bluegrass music.

Cre8tive Drama Day Camp scheduled for June 23-27

Music ‘n’ Sugar Grove set for July 11-12
Doc Watson, Kruger Bros., Carolina Chocolate Drops and more at outdoor festival

Keeping Up with the Joneses
Downtown Boone, Jones House host all-day Fourth of July bash

Summer at Sugar
Ski area announces season schedule

Hard Hats and Hugs
Bob the Builder and the Can-Do Crew come to Tweetsie June 28-29

Camp List ’08
Summer activities abound for area youth

Music at St. John’s returns for summer

Sugar Grove Music Festival announces lineup
July event to feature Doc Watson, Kruger Bros., Carolina Chocolate Drops and more

Mast Store hosts National Geographic Explorer July 1
Mast General Store is proud to host National Geographic Explorer Helen Thayer as she visits the High Country to present Polar Dream

Mountainhome Music announces Summer Series
Blue Ridge Concert Series to hold concerts in Blowing Rock in 2008

Let’s go cruisin’ Friday night
High Country Classics announces spring and summer schedule of events

An Appalachian Summer releases preliminary lineup
Midori, Charlie Daniels, Judy Collins scheduled

Banner Elk hosts July 4 parade

Six Acts, 12 Big Shows
Appalachian Mountain Music Fest June 28, proceeds benefit Hunger Coalition

Strangers in a Strange Land
BRSC presents The Immigrant June 13-22 in Blowing Rock

A Comforting Clash of Cultures
BRSC’s Stephen Ware explains the appeal of The Immigrant

Star-Crossed Cross Dressers
BRSC presents the farce Leading Ladies June 27-July 12

Horn in the West gets makeover
Outdoor historical drama opens 57th season Friday

Aunt Orlene returns to the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway invites the public to the presentation of “They Call Me Aunt Orlene.”

Jubilee Chorus sends kids to Summer Arts Camp
Performances of Robin Hood at WHS June 27 & 28

Jubilee Chorus salutes “South Pacific”
Musical performances set for June 20 & 21

Lees-McRae Summer Theatre offers Broadway musical classics

BRSC Announces 2008 Season
Musicals, comedies and Charles Dickens coming to Hayes Center

Jack Tales return to the mountains
Blowing Rock Stage Company interns present free shows on Wednesdays and Fridays

Through the Window of a Train
Blue Highway captures bluegrass magic on eighth album

84th Annual Singing on the Mountain June 22

Jon Jon moves up and on
A local songwriter has released a new compilation of bluegrass and country songs, drawing on multigenerational influences.

The Cook Shack Live
Mountainhome Music presents Union Grove fiddling tradition Saturday

Sugar Grove Music Festival announces lineup
July event to feature Doc Watson, Kruger Bros., Carolina Chocolate Drops and more

Mountainhome Music announces Summer Series
Blue Ridge Concert Series to hold concerts in Blowing Rock in 2008

Summer Lawn Concert Season Begins
Worthless Son-in-Laws perform at Jones House Friday

Concert Alert!

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