2010 Events
(subject to change)
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Sunset Music Series 2010
presented by Bank East
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Fall Concert Series 2010
presented by PetSafe
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All concerts begin at 7:00 PM unless indicated otherwise.
Admission: $4.00
(free for GSMHC members)
Concessions are available for purchase on-site.
Chairs are allowed but no coolers, drinks or food may be brought in.
Sorry, no pets allowed on grounds.
Come early and enjoy members of the Townsend Artisan Guild as they demonstrate their skills in
"Art on the Porch"
5 - 7 PM
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NEW EXHIBIT!
June 8 - Sept 12
Miniature Artists of America
TRAVELING EXHIBIT
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July 9, Friday
AN APPALACHIAN CELEBRATION
with Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
featuring celebrated
Storyteller Elizabeth Rose
and
the very musical
Jill Pair and the Mountain Shadow String Band!
Admission $5.00
(free for GSMHC members)
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July 16, Friday
LONESOME COYOTES
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SUNSET MUSIC SERIES 2010
July 23, Friday
JOHN MYERS BAND
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July 30, Friday
E G KIGHT
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August 6, Friday
Y'UNS
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August 13, Friday
STEVE KAUFMAN
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN WOODCARVERS FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Association, Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Supply, Townsend Artisans Guild
August 21-22, Sat/Sun
Show Hours:
August 21 - 10 am - 6 pm
August 22 - Noon - 4 pm
For more information, contact Mac Proffitt at
mac@woodcarvers.com
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August 27, Friday
Special Presentation:
The Native American Flute Music of
RANDY MCGINNIS
and
The Music of Violin Virtuoso
LUCIE CARLSON
Randy is a popular performer at the Center. Lucie performed during the 2010 KSO concert and with Randy during the 2009 Smoky Mountain Flute Circle concert. A rare combination of Native American flute and violin music -- don't miss this special evening!
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August 28
FOOTHILLS KIWANIS CLUB
Annual Benefit
BARBECUE & CONCERT
6:00 PM Barbecue
featuring Miss Lily's famous BBQ Plate -- BBQ pork, beans, slaw, cookie and drink.
7:00 PM Concert by Pistol Creek Band
$15.00 for both concert and BBQ
$10.00 for children under 12 years of age.
This annual event raises funds for Walland Elementary School, Townsend Elementary School, Hearts & Hands, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Mary Tippett Library, Little River Lumber Company Museum and the Heritage Center.
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FALL CONCERT SERIES 2010
September 3, Friday
THE GRASSABILLIES
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September 10, Friday
BLUE MOTHER TUPELO
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September 17, Friday
PISTOL CREEK CATCH OF THE DAY
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September 24-25, Fri/Sat
BLUE RIBBON COUNTRY FAIR
Presented by Clayton Homes
The most popular event at the Center is back, and better than ever - more games and some returning favorites including the watermelon seed-spitting contest and the skillet throw! Competition in honey, wood and metal working (students), produce, canning, floral design, baked goods and poultry. Historic demonstrations. And the "Best Pie in the Cove" competition, presented in 2011 by Blackberry Farm. See you at the Fair!
Premium list (rules and class list) for Fair competition will be posted soon on the website. Check back for locations where you'll be able to pick up a printed copy.
ENTRY DEADLINE: September 22
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October 15
GSMHC Guild Golf Tournament
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October 23
Smoky Mountain Field School
FALL NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
by Kendall Chiles
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November 6, Saturday (time TBA)
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
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