February 23, 2006 issue
Events & Entertainment / What's Happening!
Don’t Forget! Upcoming Events
Hometown Advantage Ski/Snowboard Race and Party February 24
Attention all lovers of fun and snow. Don’t be left out in the cold by not attending the ski race and social event of the season when the second coming of the Hometown Advantage Ski/Snowboard Race and Party carves into Beech Mountain on Friday, February 24, from 6:00 p.m. until midnight.
Enter to Win an Extreme Ski or Snowboard Makeover at Sugar Mountain
As a celebration of the passionate, lunatic and forever-diehard skiers and snowboarders who are the backbone of High Country snow sports, Sugar Mountain has announced the second annual Extreme Ski and Snowboard Makeover Contest.
Tim Wilkie, Sr. To Discuss Native Americans February 25
Tim Wilkie, Sr., a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian Band, will be the featured speaker this Saturday, February 25, when the Watauga County Library presents “Who are Native Americans?” Wilkie’s presentation begins at 1:00 p.m., and admission is free.
International Folk Music Duo to Perform at Ashe Civic Center February 25
A music repertoire usually reserved for world travelers will reverberate through the halls of the Ashe Civic Center on Saturday, February 25, as the international folk music duo, Simple Gifts, performs at 7:30 p.m. The duo, composed of musicians Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon, play dozens of instruments as they take audience members around the globe on a fast-paced journey through an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles.
ASU Department of Theater & Dance Presents The Fantasticks Feb. 22-26
Sometimes there’s a big difference between falling in love and loving someone, yet it often takes many life lessons from a variety of characters to fully learn this concept. This month, ASU’s Department of Theater and Dance will provide one of those life lessons through a performance of the longest running off-Broadway musical of all time, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s The Fantasticks.
Asheville Songwriter Debuts at Saloon This Weekend
After a quick listen to one of Dave Desmelik’s four solo releases, it’s not hard to see why his brand of country-tinged, picturesque roots rock has resonated not only with programmers at WNCW, but with an increasing base of fans in Western North Carolina.
ASU Department of Theater & Dance Presents The Fantasticks Feb. 22-26
Sometimes there’s a big difference between falling in love and loving someone, yet it often takes many life lessons from a variety of characters to fully learn this concept. This month, ASU’s Department of Theater and Dance will provide one of those life lessons through a performance of the longest running off-Broadway musical of all time, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s The Fantasticks.
Appalachian Dance Ensemble Spring Concert Set for March 1-4
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will present the department’s annual spring dance concert at Valborg Theatre, Wednesday through Saturday, March 1 through 4.
Poet Tony Petrosky Reads from His Work March 2
Poet and editor Tony Petrosky will participates in the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series Thursday, March 2, at Appalachian State University by reading from his work at 7:30 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Price Lake Room. Admission is free. Petrosky also will present a craft talk from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. in the Price Lake Room.
Penland School: Open House, Half-Price Tuition, TV Feature
Penland School of Crafts will host its annual community open house on Saturday, March 4, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The afternoon will include demonstrations and hands-on activities in clay, hot glass, flame working, metals, paste paper, papermaking, textiles and iron.
Get Out into the Great Outdoors Sunday
It may not be spring yet, but outdoor activities organizers are banking on a balmy day Sunday and are offering local residents five ways to cure cabin fever.
Trips for Grownups
Some of these travel opportunities are coming up quickly, while others are months away, but it’s not too early to begin planning either for a short jaunt or the trip of a lifetime. Check what’s on offer.
Prep Basketball Classic This Weekend
With ACC basketball in full swing and March madness right around the corner, the www.Gamewornuniforms.com Champions Classic basketball tournament will dribble into the Holmes Convocation Center this Friday and Saturday.
Fat Tuesday Approaches: Mardi Gras Dates, History and Facts
Until the days of denial leading up to Easter begin next Wednesday, a little party known as Mardi Gras will be going on a few miles to the south.
Bahá’íCommunity Prepares to Celebrate Ayyám-i-Há
More than 6 million Bahá’ís across the world are preparing to celebrate Ayyám-i-Há, a joyful festival that helps Bahá’ís prepare spiritually for the upcoming month of fasting that precedes their new year, Naw Ruz.
Camp Broadstone Offers Wilderness Classes
All courses will be held at Camp Broadstone. For additional info about any of these courses or to register, click to www.campbroadstone.com or call 828-963-4640.
Take to the Trails with Chargers & Rechargers Hiking Club
Most hikes are held on Saturday and Wednesday and last four to five hours. Hikes range in difficulty from easy to strenuous, and both club members and nonmembers are welcome on hikes.
What’s a Kid To Do? Check Out All These Opportunities
Local and regional venues have announced a slew of upcoming activities for school-age kids lately—some coming up quickly and some happening this summer—from sports camps to enrichment activities
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