The Mountain Times - Entertainment Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

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Carlrton Gallery hosts Small Works Exhibit
Foscoe art gallery holds open house November 28-30

Photography and Children’s Art at Jones House
Art reception in downtown Boone December 5

ArtWalk serves Thanksgiving fare
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people want to create beautiful and delicious meals for family and friends.

Prints to benefit ASU scholarship
Pat and Don Phillips, benefactors of Appalachian State University’s Belk Library and Information Commons

ASU series features contemporary artist from China
The Doorways International Program Series presents Xuewu Zheng on the topic “Contemporary Chinese Arts and Artists’ Lives”

Winter exhibitions at Turchin Center

More Than 50 Years
Faith Ringgold exhibit comes to ASU’s Catherine J. Smith Gallery

Turchin Center holds reception for Chinese scholars
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts will hold a special event as part of the Dec. 5 Boone Downtown Art Crawl.

Shirlette Ammons presents poetry reading Dec. 4 at Appalachian
Poet Shirlette Ammons will read from her work Dec. 4 at Appalachian State University

‘Breaking Stones After School’
ASU professor lectures on child labor in East Africa

Three Came Home
Civil War trilogy author Ed Aronoff at Boone Mall Nov. 28-Dec. 4

The County, Lakes and the Woodwright
New books hit area stores

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Boone Christmas parade showcases giving for annual theme
The annual Boone Christmas Parade rolls through the downtown area on Dec. 6

Old Crow Medicine Show to perform Dec. 3
Once playing for donations on the streets of Nashville and later headlining the city’s historic Ryman Auditorium

A High Country Christmas Carol opens Dec. 5
Blowing Rock Stage Company produces world premiere of new Bob Inman holiday play

Shirlette Ammons presents poetry reading Dec. 4 at Appalachian
Poet Shirlette Ammons will read from her work Dec. 4 at Appalachian State University.

Holiday music is in the air at App
Musicians at Appalachian State University will offer a variety of marches, carols and a few original compositions in the coming weeks.

Jazz Vocal Ensemble performs Dec. 2
The Appalachian Jazz Vocal Ensemble performs Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. in the Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University.

International holidays celebrated Dec. 5 at ASU
Student organizations at Appalachian State University will host a celebration of international holidays Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m.

Holston hosts Christmas Tree Cutting Party
Holston Presbytery Camp and Retreat Center in Banner Elk encourages folks to begin a family tradition with its annual Christmas Tree Cutting Party, December 5 & 6.

Bluegrass Jams Start December 5th
Events to be held twice at month at Western Watauga Community Center

MerleFest Announces 2009 Lineup
Travis Tritt, Emmylou Harris, Del McCoury Headline festival in Wilkesboro

Symphony of the Mountains announces 62nd season
Kingsport musicians present Gershwin, Ravel and more

Banff Mtn. Film Fest returns March 27-28
Outdoor adventure taken to the extreme at ASU film event

Mountainhome Music announces Christmas concerts
A Community Christmas Tree Concert at Henson’s Chapel Dec. 6

Dance, Drama and Music Coming to Boone in 2009
Appalachian State’s Performing Arts Series presents four acts during the spring semester

Nutcracker highlights Tchaikovsky score
Ballet comes to West Jefferson Dec. 6 & 7

Hayes School of Music holiday scholarship concert tickets now on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 16th annual Hayes School of Music Holiday Scholarship Concert at Appalachian State University.

Appalachian Chorale presents ‘Magnificat’ Dec. 9
The Appalachian Chorale celebrates its 33rd season with a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Magnificat” on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m.

A High Country Christmas Carol opens Dec. 5
Blowing Rock Stage Company produces world premiere of new Bob Inman holiday play

"The Nutcracker" Ballet Highlights Tchaikovsky Score
The Conservatory of Dance & Theatre presents its fourth annual production of The Nutcracker ballet at the Ashe Civic Center in West Jefferson, on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Dance, Drama and Music Coming to Boone in 2009
Appalachian State’s Performing Arts Series presents four acts during the spring semester

Annuals and Rosebuds Bloom in Research Triangle
Two bands spearhead the region’s pop-rock renaissance

Hayes School of Music holiday scholarship concert tickets now on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 16th annual Hayes School of Music Holiday Scholarship Concert at Appalachian State University