Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other towns of the North Carolina High Country
Founded 05-05-05
May 8, 2008 issue
Friday Night Bluegrass Starts May 23
Story by Anna Oakes
Two traditions at Todd General Store resume for the summer later this month. On Tuesday, May 20, is the first night of the store’s weekly storytelling series.
The event begins at 6:00 p.m. each Tuesday. Come early, between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., to order from the store’s regular sandwich menu. Terry Rollins is the first tale spinner of the season, followed by regular appearances from such noted regional storytellers as Charlotte Ross, Orville Hicks and Dianne Hackworth. The series continues through October.
Later that week, Todd Store kicks off its popular Friday night bluegrass jams. The music lasts from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The store serves a special dinner in addition to its regular sandwich menu from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Performers include the Neighbors Band, the Improves and Creekside Cross.
The store also plans an authors series and an artisans series. The artisans series will begin in June, with weavers, potters, metalworkers, photographers and other artists offering works for sale. More information about the authors series is to come.
For the third year, National Geographic included the historic Todd General Store in its travel magazine.
“It’s one of only three places in Ashe County on the map,” Todd Store owner Robert Mann said.
The store’s website has been down, but the store is working to restore it, Mann said. Until then, you can call 336-877-1067 for more information.
What: Tuesday Night Storytelling
Date: Tuesdays, May 20 to October 28
Time: 5:00 p.m. dinner/6:00 p.m. storytelling
Location: Todd General Store, Todd
Cost: Free
What: Friday Night Jams
Date: Fridays, May 23 to TBA
Time: 6:00 p.m. dinner/7:00 p.m. music
Location: Todd General Store, Todd
Cost: Free
The Tuesday night storytelling series at Todd General Store begins May 20 and ends October 28. Here’s the schedule.
May 20 Terry Rollins
May 27 Charlotte Ross
June 3 Rhody Jane Meadows
June 10 Orville Hicks
June 17 Charlotte Ross
June 24 Dianne Hackworth
July 1 Rhody Jane Meadows
July 8 Orville Hicks
July 15 Doyle Pace
July 22 John Asburn
July 29 Sherry Boone
August 5 Rhody Lane Meadows
August 12 Orville Hicks
August 19 Doyle Pace
August 26 Sherry Boone
September 2 Rhody Jane Meadows
September 9 Orville Hicks
September 16 Doyle Pace
September 23 Sherry Boone
September 30 John Ashburn
October 7 Terry Rollins
October 14 Orville Hicks
October 21 Charlotte Ross
October 28 Dianne Hackworth