Flat Rock Playhouse Season Schedule

Flat Rock Playhouse Season Schedule

The Flat Rock Playhouse's season schedule can be seen at www.flatrockplayhouse.org

They are producing lots of shows for folks of all ages this season. The Hart Family will be attending The Veleteen Rabbit (April 13-22), The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (November 8-18), Cinderella (June 13 - July 1), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (July 25-August 19) and Sherlock Holmes - The Final Adventure (Sept. 5 -30). If you are interested in carpooling let me know.

I encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful theater. It has had, by far, the best productions I have seen since moving to this area. Both their amateur and professional shows are top notch. Prices for shows vary and they offer student prices and group rates for groups of 13 or over. If we have enough interest, I would be willing to handle the arrangements for a group rate. But please let me know ASAP, as I will be purchasing my tickets soon.

Thanks, Barbara Hart (pbjhart1@verizon.net)

Learning Live! at WCU

There are still tickets ($4) available for this Thursday/Friday's shows! Call Paul Lormand for more info 828-227-2505.

Wood and Strings Theatre uses the captivating and comprehensive nature of art to engage the imagination, create experiences full of meaning and provide tools to build positive solutions for life's challenges.

We awaken in people of all ages a sense of wonder, connecting them to the mystery of life and to the essential universal themes cloaked in the myriad ethnic cultures of the world.

Over two decades ago, Clarissa Lega and Leon Fuller began captivating audiences throughout the country with the magic of their high quality theatrical productions.

Video Interview
available in both realmedia
and windows streaming video

Out of a Mist a Dragon

12:30 Thurs & Friday
Recommended for ages 4^th grade and up

Using elegant reproductions of the classic Bunraku puppets of Japan, a romantic drama unfolds that reaches into the world of myth and legend to portray a young man's journey of self-discovery. His encounters with traditional folk puppets from North America, England and Indonesia give exotic glimpses of puppetry styles rarely seen in this country.

OUTREACH: An entertaining post show informance examines the various styles of puppetry and the cultures that created them.
(50 minute program)

An Irish Tale

10am Thurs & Friday
Recommended for ages K - 3^rd grade

In a wild romp and stomp during an elfin visit, two silly people show how three wishes in the wrong hands can create hilarious havoc. They learn lessons about greed they shall not soon forget. This wonderful slapstick production is performed by outlandish "larger than life" body puppets and elaborate, rod style elves, casting a spell of brownie magic only found on the Emerald Isles. Oh, be sure to keep a firm grip on your gold and a sharp eye out for the "Wee Folk!"

OUTREACH: A demonstration of how failure becomes success through perseverance.
(50 minute program)

Paul Lormand, Director
Fine & Performing Arts Center

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723

Office: 828/227.2505

Fax: 828/227.7632

Upcoming Lectures on Climate Change

Three 1-hour talks on Climate Change, hosted by the Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society, will be held at the Folk Art Center Auditorium; 3:00 to 4:00 PM. The talks are free and open to the public.

For more information contact Major Paul Roelle, President Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society at 828 271-4250 ext 1021

"Abrupt Climate Change: a Paleo Perspective"

March 22, 2007 3:00 to 4:00

By David M. Anderson, PhD, a nationally known paleo-climatologist from Boulder, Colorado and 2006 recipient of Arthur Fleming Award for excellence in federal service will present his work in understanding future abrupt climate changes driven by the combined influence of natural variability and human influences.

Carl Sandburg Home Update

The Aces tour of the Carl Sandurg National Historic Site in Flat Rock is Friday, March 23. Our tour time is 10:15 am, and we are supposed to arrive 30 mins early (i.e. arrive around 9:45 am)

Denise and I went to to Flat Rock last weekend for another event, and at the speed limit it takes 1:45 to get there. So everyone would need to leave around 8 am to get there on time.

Barbara Hart has offered to drive her van so everyone could carpool. Please contact Barbara at 488-3878 (or pbjhart1@verizon.net) if you are interested in carpooling.

The tour costs $5 for adults (children under 16 are free). Plan on bringing a sack lunch, and dress appropriately for walking around outside.


Did You Know? Carl Sandburg, who won two Pulitzer prizes and entertained heads of state, presidents, and Hollywood movie stars, only formally graduated from the eighth grade. He attended college classes for four years, but never received a degree.

Bye, Bye, Birdie at Swain Center for the Arts

The musical, "Bye, Bye, Birdie" will be performed at Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City 6 times starting this Friday, March 16. This energy-filled musical gently spoofs Elvis and rock and roll fans of the '50s. It is presented by SCHS Drama Classes and Vocal Ensemble under the direction of J Gilbert and SCHS Band directed by Karen Williams. Backdrops were painted by Ceana Hoffmans's SCHS 4th block art class. The production involves more than 100 SCHS students and numerous community volunteers.

Admission is $8 for Adults and $5 for Students and Seniors. You can buy tickets from students or pay at the door. Hope you can join us for at least one performance. You can go to www.swaincountyschools.com/cfta/index.htm for directions or a complete calendar of events. The dates and times for the musical, "Bye, Bye, Birdie," are as follows:

• Friday, March 16, at 7:00 pm
• Saturday, March 17, at 7:00 pm
• Sunday, March 18, at 2:30 pm
• Friday, March 23, at 7:00 pm
• Saturday, March 24, at 7:00 pm
• Sunday, March 25, at 2:30 pm

Just a reminder that due to the renovation of the gymnasium which is located next to Swain County Center for the Arts, some of the parking immediately in front can't be used. There is plenty of parking in the upper half of the parking lot, at the Alternative School, at the Stadium and on the other side of the high school. Allow a few extra minutes for parking and perhaps walking to the Arts Center from one of these parking areas.

Eugenia (Jenny) L. Johnson, Director
Swain County Center for the Arts
located at Swain County High School
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713

Phone: 828-488-7843
Fax: 828-488-0523
Website: www.swaincountyschools.com/cfta/index.htm

Upcoming Events at the Mountain Heritage Center

Winter Gatherings
Old Time Music and Bluegrass Jam Series
Open Jam

Thursday, March 15
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.



Nature's Tracks for Families
Gauging the Weather


Sunday, March 18
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Summer Swim at WCU

 

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From: sfouts@email.wcu.edu

 

Hello,

The summer swim schedule is ready. We look forward to having your child in swim class this summer. As a reminder, you may want to register early as space is limited. Also, please remember that we take the first paid registrations for the swim slots.

The brochure is on our website at:

http://edoutreach.wcu.edu/community/summerswim07.pdf

 

Also please forward to any one that you feel might be interested.

 

Thanks,

Susan

 

Dr. Susan Fouts

Director of Continuing Education

Educational Outreach

140E Outreach Center

Cullowhee, N. C. 28723

Phone  828-227-3688

Fax      828-227-7115

 

 

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Needmore Cleanup on March 24th

There will be a cleanup of the Needmore Game Lands (along Needmore Rd) on Saturday, March 24th. Volunteers for the cleanup should meet at the Hightower Baptist Church at 8 am for doughnuts and coffee/juice. Wear good walking shoes/boots, and work gloves. Orange vests, bags and bottled water will be provided. A Lasagna lunch will be served at 1 pm.

Many of our ACES have participated in the cleanups in previous years, and have had a great time while helping out our community. Both the Hart's and the Tyson's have adopted sections of Needmore Road, and Cheryl Taylor is the contact person for the cleanup (828-488-3934 or mountainneighbors@verizon.net)

The cleanup is sponsored by Mountain Neighbors for Needmore Preservation, in partnership with the Little Tenn Land Trust and the NCWildlife Resources Commmission.

Hope to see you there!

Youth Soccer Registration Deadline Today!

Registration for Camp Living Water spring Youth Soccer registration ends TODAY (Friday, March 9) from 9am to 5pm at Camp Living Water on Deep Creek.

Cost is $25 per student . Contact Joe Dilillo for more information (488-5785)

Finding Nemo at Library

Family Movie Day At The Marianna Black Library

Mondays – 3:30 pm

March 12 - Finding Nemo

March 19 - The Incredibles

March 26 - Cars

Movies are FREE and projected onto an 8 x 10 ft. screen in the auditorium. Popcorn and refreshments provided.