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MARCH 1-13... “Lyrical Light and Color” exhibit, Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center No. 198 March/April/May 2020 6... Mark Nizer, 7:30 pm, Ashe Civic Center The Gallery & Gallery Shop 7... WKSK’s Old Time and Bluegrass Show featuring Surefire, 303 School Avenue “a little after 11am,” Ashe Civic Center Downtown West Jefferson 9... Ashe Community Singers rehearsals start, 7pm, WJUMC Monday – Friday 9am– 5pm 10... Ashe County Arts Council meets, 6:30 pm, Ashe Arts Center Saturday 10am – 4pm beginning April 4 12... Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets, 2pm, ASA 14... Blue Ridge Art Clan meets, 1pm, Florence ThomasArt School 18-31... “Young At Art” exhibit, Ashe Arts Center Publication of the Ashe County Arts Council 20... Artists’ reception for “Young At Art” exhibit, 5-7pm, Ashe Arts Center MAY ARTS/DATES 21... 6th Annual Florence Flapjack Fundraiser, 8:30-11am, Florence School 1-31... “Random” exhibit, Ashe Arts Center 22... Hayes Chamber Artists in concert, 2 pm, Ashe Arts Center 1... Artists’ Reception for “Random” exhibit, Ashe Arts Center 25... Friends of the Library meeting, 11am, Ashe County Library 2... Wildflowers - The Women of Country Music with Katie Deal, 7:30 pm, WILDFLOWERS: 27-29... Ashe County Little Theatre presents Who’s on First?, 7:30 pm Fri-Sat, Ashe Civic Center 2pm Sun., Ashe Civic Center 7... Junior Appalachian Musicians End of Year concert, 6pm, Civic Center 30-31... Auditions for ACLT’s The Robber Bridegroom, 6:30 pm, Civic Center THE WOMEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC 9... Stomp & Brew Festival, noon-4pm, West Jefferson APRIL 12... Ashe County Arts Council meets, 6:30 pm, Ashe Arts Center WITH KATIE DEAL 1-25... “Young At Art” exhibit, Ashe Arts Center 14... Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets, 2pm, ASA 4... Spring Fest, 9am - 2pm, West Jefferson Early Learning Center 16... Marathon Jam, 11am-11pm, Ashe Arts Center 5... Hayes Chamber Artists in concert, 2 pm, Ashe Arts Center 22... Ashe Community Singers Concert, 7:30 pm, Ashe Civic Center Katie Deal honors legends such as Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton,Tam- 6... Ashe County Little Theatre Quarterly meeting, 5:30, Ashe Civic Center 23... Blue Ridge Art Clan meets, 9:30 am, Florence Thomas Art School 9... Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets, 2pm, ASA 23... Night of the Spoken Word, 7:30 pm, Ashe Arts Center my Wynette, Reba McEntire, Crystal Gayle and many more in this evening of 27... Friends of the Library meeting, 11am, Ashe County Library 10... Two Faces in the Shadows dramatic dialogue, 7pm, Bethany United country music. Join Katie as she explores the significance of groundbreaking Methodist Church, West Jefferson 11... WKSK’s Old Time and Bluegrass Show featuring The Sugarloaf hits like It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels, 9 to 5, Harper Valley Ramblers, “a little after 11am,” Ashe Civic Center 14... Ashe County Arts Council meets, 6:30 pm, Ashe Arts Center PTA and Stand By Your Man. WILDFLOWERS: THE WOMEN OF COUN- 16... David Holt & Josh Goforth, 7:30 pm, Ashe Civic Center 17-18... ARTifacts Preview Party and Yard Sale, W.J. Early Learning Center TRY MUSIC celebrates the genre’s pioneering women, their musical styles and STAFF: Jeff Fissel, Executive Director 17-19... Ola Belle Reed Song Writer’s Retreat, Ashe Civic Center Linda Dreyer, Director of Operations their personal stories. From Kitty Wells to Shania Twain, this concert delivers 18.. Wordkeepers Salon, 2-4pm, Ashe Arts Center 18... Five Songwriters in concert, 7:30pm, Ashe Civic Center Rebecca Williams, Program Director a beautiful musical bouquet. 19... Ola Belle Reed Song Writer’s Retreat concert, 2pm, Ashe Civic Center Web site: www.ashecountyarts.org E-mail: [email protected] 21... Tannahill Weavers in concert, 7:30 pm, Ashe Civic Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694 22... Friends of the Library meeting, 11am, Ashe County Library 336.846-2787 Join us on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 pm at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $22 25... Blue Ridge Art Clan meets, 9:30 am, Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church for adults and $5 for students. Go to ashecountyarts.org to reserve your seats or call 336-846-2787. This is one you don’t want to miss! THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS “...an especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new...” NEW YORK TIMES Now in their 52nd year, the Tannahill Weavers are one of Scot- land’s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic Ashe Arts Center. Arts Ashe people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their ex- Gallery of the the of Gallery uberant and humorous performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can’t get better...yet March 13 in the the in 13 March runs through through runs continue to do just that. by Susan Jespersen Jespersen Susan by the solo exhibition exhibition solo the AND COLOR, COLOR, AND The Ashe County Arts Council is excited to announce The Tannahill Weavers as an additional concert to the LYRICAL LIGHT LIGHT LYRICAL 2020 spring lineup. The concert is on Tuesday, April 21 at the Ashe Civic Center at 7:30 pm. CHARLOTTE NC CHARLOTTE PERMIT # 3609 # PERMIT Tickets are $22 for adults and $5 for students. Reserved seats are available in advance at ashecountyarts.org PAID or by calling 336-846-2787. West Jefferson, NC 28694 NC Jefferson, West U.S. POSTAGE U.S. 303 School Avenue School 303 Sponsor for this concert is The Tartan Woolly. Please stop by their store in downtown NON-PROFIT ORG. NON-PROFIT Ashe County Arts Council Arts County Ashe West Jefferson and thank them for helping bring this group to the Civic Center stage! MARCH SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMMING A FEAST FOR THE ARTS The 2020 Feast for the Arts Dessert and Auc- The Arts Council’s sponsorship of cultural programs in tion Gala is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th MARK NIZER 4D… a new dimension in entertainment Ashe County schools continues to enhance students’ and the Arts Council is looking for hosts and education through the arts. During March, nine guests. This is a chance for you to show off Mark Nizer changes the way people view the world, literally - 4D glasses are worn during programs will be offered and are sponsored jointly by your hosting skills by inviting friends and this performance for maximum effect! The impossible is possible; the improbable is proba- the Ashe County Arts Council and local schools. family to join you in celebrating the arts. ble. World champion juggler, award-winning comedian and inventor Mark Nizer brings his Mark Nizer live 4D show to the stage; juggling laser beams and just about any new invention he can A Feast for the Arts is a festive, fun way to support the Ashe County Arts Coun- Sciencesplosion cil. It consists of great dining experiences, an auction to bid on an array of art, imagine. Nizer’s expertly-crafted entertainment showcase with outrageous comedy will March 5 & 6, ACHS events, and adventures, and a gourmet dessert gala you won’t soon forget. It’s a leave you and your family amazed. time of raising funds in support of arts programming for our community and schools. Barter Theatre Players Showtime is 7:30 pm at the Ashe Civic Center Friday, March 6. Reserved seating tickets are available at ashecountyarts.org or The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Your event can be a dinner, brunch, picnic, or cocktail party – however you like by calling the Arts Council, 336.846-2787. Ticket prices are $22 for adults and $5 for students. March 5 & 19, ACHS and ACMS to entertain! You help us raise funds by collecting a minimum $40 donation to the Arts Council from each of your guests. You can host your event anytime in Mark will also be presenting “Sciencesplosion” at Ashe County High School as part of the Arts Council’s school programming. the weeks preceding the Dessert Gala or, as many do, hold your event on the Fun With Energy With Jeff Boyer evening of June 13th. Laws of nature around us March 9 & 10, all 3 Elementary Schools You and your guests will join others at the Dessert Gala starting at 8 p.m. that evening at the Ashe Arts Center in downtown West Jefferson. A sumptuous se- ASHE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY lection of desserts and beverages donated by some of the High Country’s leading ASU Young People’s Theatre restaurants will be on hand to continue the celebration. An auction is a part of Interactive Pinocchio the Gala evening. The final two chamber music concerts March 19, 24, 26, all 3 Elementary Schools sponsored by the Ashe Chamber Music Proceeds from A Feast for the Arts support gallery exhibits, concerts, festivals, school programs, public art, gallery crawls, and all the other programs you have Society and presented by the Ashe Watch our young people blossom and grow as they come to love. This is an event not to be missed. You’ll have fun, you’ll give your County Arts Council are scheduled for experience the arts! Positive ways to express them- guests an unforgettable evening, and you’ll be providing something of true value selves, creative problem solving, preserving our Surefire to the Arts Council. 2pm Sunday, March 22 and Sunday, traditions, and team building life skills are all If you are interested in hosting or attending a dinner, or would like to learn more The popular WKSK Gary Poe April 5.