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March
Animals Alive!
William King Regional Arts Center, Abingdon
Saturdays in March
Animals from the jungle, the barn and the backyard come out of the cupboard as your imagination brings them to life with self-hardening clay and rubber casting techniques. Ages five and older, five and six year olds must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies included.
Info: (276) 628-5005
Song of the Mountains
March 1, 2008
The Lincoln Theatre
Marion, VA
Join us for another performance in The Lincoln Theatre’s award-winning bluegrass concert series. Featuring Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, Miller’s Creek, Donna Ulisse, and The Stevens Family. Song of the Mountains is also a nationally syndicated public television series and is offered to more than 190 stations nationwide.
Tickets: (276) 783-6093
A Celtic Dining Event at Chateu Morrissette
Floyd, VA
March 8
A Ceidhl (Celtic party) with a Celtic inspired three course dinner with wine, live band, traditional dancing, story-telling, poetry, toasting and singing. Settle back and watch the festivities, or bring your dancing shoes and join the fun! Tickets are $75 per person and include dinner, wine, entertainment, tax and gratuity. Advance reservations are required.
Tickets: (540) 593-3865
An Afternoon of Brass
Martha Washington Inn Ballroom Abingdon, VA
March 9, 2008 - 3 p.m.
Emory & Henry assistant professor of trumpet and music Dr. Matthew Frederick collaborates with pianist Robert Jeter and the College’s trumpet ensemble for selections from the baroque era to contemporary with pieces from Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and a premier of Robert Bradshaw’s “Trumpet Concerto.”
Info: (276) 628-3161
Peter Pan
Barter Theatre, Abingdon
Now through March 13
Peter Pan, the boy who won’t grow up, visits the Darling family in London and whisks Wendy and her brothers away on the adventure of their lives to Neverland. Join them as they meet the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and Tiger Lily in an enchanted world in which all children have dreamed of visiting.
Tickets: (276) 628-3991
The Road Where It Curves Away
Barter Theatre, Abingdon
March 11 through April 12
A brother and sister take different roads through life, which lead back to each other? Look into a world of religious conflicts in a loving story of a family steeped in tradition. Find out what happens when conflict arises between a minister and his sister who no longer wants him to continue practicing the religion that he so passionately embraces.
Tickets: (276) 628-3991
NASCAR Pole Day
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, TN
March 14, 2008
Be there to see the quickest laps in NASCAR as Bristol Pole Day will determine the starting field for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500. It’s a full day of action, as in addition to Food City 500 qualifying, fans can enjoy a full day of Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series practice. Kids 12 and under get in free!
Tickets: (423) 989-6900
Sharpie MINI 300
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, TN
March 15, 2008
The Sharpie MINI 300 is part of a spectacular Bristol race weekend, which includes the Food City 500 Sprint Cup Series race
Tickets: (423) 989-6900
Food City 500
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, TN
March 16, 2008
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 16, for the Food City 500
Tickets: (423) 989-6900
Ringling Bros. and Barnum
and Bailey Circus
Freedom Hall Civic Center
Johnson City, TN
March 13 - 16
Audiences are just a few feet away from six white Bengal tigers. Our aerialists walk, fly and jump through the air on a high wire, while the Wheel of Steel act leaves you questioning the forces of gravity. Also join us at our FREE, All Access Pre-show to meet our animals and performers, learn circus tricks and enjoy a taste of the circus before the show even starts!
Tickets: (423) 461-4884
www.freedomhall-tn.com
Sussex Avenue Fiddlers
Lincoln Theatre, Marion, VA
March 11, 2008
Ivan Hicks and the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers perform in the Old Time music tradition of East Coast fiddlers. The first ensemble of its type, the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers comprise young and old, beginners and professionals, international performers and local teachers.
Tickets: (276) 783-6093
St. Patrick’s Day Celtic
Celebration
Renaissance Center,
Kingsport, TN
Workshops, lectures, vendors, music, food, art projects for those of all ages. Admission is free at the family oriented event.
Info: (423) 392-8414
Norm Schulman: A Life in Clay
William King Regional Arts Center
Abingdon, VA
March 14 - June 15, 2008
A retrospective of North Carolina artist Norm Schulman featuring ceramic vessels and sculptures.
Info: (276) 628-5005
March 23 - Easter
Happy Easter!
April
11th Annual Mid-Atlantic Garden Faire
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC), Abingdon
April 18-20, 2008
http://www.gardenfaire.net
May
Miss Appalachian Trail Days Pageant
May 3, 2008
Rhea Valley Elementary School
Contact (276) 628 - 6043
Mother's Day
May 15, 2008
Town-wide Damascus Yard Sale
May 10, 2008
Hikers Arrive/ Campground Opens
May 12, 2008
Appalachian Trail Days
Damascus, VA
May 16 - 18, 2008
www.traildays.us