Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other towns of the North Carolina High Country
Founded 05-05-05
February 28, 2008 issue
March at the Hayes
Story by Anna Oakes
The Hayes Performing Arts Center—the High Country’s newest entertainment venue—is one more reason not to drive off the mountain for high quality concerts and shows. The Blowing Rock facility has scheduled a whole list of entertainment options for the month of March—ranging from professional theatre to guitar and fiddle to gospel music to an Emmy Award winner.
Appalachian State’s Performing Arts Series won’t have another performance until April, and the High Country’s spring events are still a couple of months away. Luckily, the Hayes Center is filling in the gaps.
This Saturday, March 1, the Blowing Rock Stage Company launches a new program, Cabin Fever Theatre—a chance for folks to enjoy snacks and drinks around a table while enjoying for short plays. Next comes acoustic guitar master Alex de Grassi on Saturday, March 8, and actor Gary Lee Smith portrays legendary Sen. Sam J. Ervin, Jr. in Senator Sam on Friday, March 14. Mike Cross follows on fiddle and guitar on Saturday, March 15. And the next week features shows by the ASU Gospel Choir and TV and film star Anthony Zerbe, on March 20 and 21, respectively.
Don’t waste those precious $3 gallons of gas—enjoy world-class entertainment locally!
March at the Hayes: A Schedule
As you turn a page on your calendars this weekend, don’t forget to circle the dates for these upcoming performances at the Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock. For more information, call 828-295-9627 or click to www.brcac.org.
1- Cabin Fever Theatre
8 - Alex de Grassi
10 - Hayes Film Series: They Drive by Night
14 - Senator Sam
15 - Mike Cross
17 - Hayes Film Series: The Glenn Miller Story
20 - ASU Gospel Choir
21 - Anthony Zerbe in It’s All Done With Mirrors