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Sat, May 10 3:00 PM ALTAPASS
FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT THE ORCHARD The Orchard
needs participation by its members. One new member for the
Board of Directors will be elected by those attending. |
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Friday, May 16
10:00-6:00 The Historic Orchard at Altapass begins its 100th
season as an apple orchard perched atop the Blue Ridge
Mountains!
Sat, May 17 1:00-
2:00
The Orchard welcomes the Beelog Front Porch Pickers,
a delightful group of Beelog School fifth graders who play
traditional mountain "pickin'" music under the direction of
Mrs. Ramsey, mother of the school principal. The Front
Porch Pickers are working to raise $$$ to record their first
CD. We are pleased to have this group of fine young people
lead off the 2008 music season at The Orchard!
2:00-4:30 South Bound
roars onto the Orchard pavilion with high-stepping bluegrass.
Sun, May 18 12:30-1:30
The Two-Man Gospel Quartet with
Johnny Ellis, Tom
Sparks, Johnny Ellis and Tom Sparks with Terry McKinney on
the guitar.
2:00-4:30 Randy Flack
brings back great stories and entertaining original
and country tunes. |
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Wed, May 21 12:00-1:00
Herbalist Granny Sam Gahagan guides walking tours of
natural herbs and plants growing on Orchard land.
$10/person.
1:00 & 3:00 - Historian Bill Carson hosts
storytelling hayrides. $5/person.
1:00 by appointment (828-765-9531): Explore the Orchard
Monarch Butterfly Preservation Project with
knowledgeable guides. Tip asked to support the
butterfly project.
1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks
strum and sing informally for orchard guests to
enjoy.
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Thurs, May 22 1:45-3:15
The very talented Julia Ann shares her
stirring country and gospel songs with visitors. |
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Fri, May 23 1:45-3:15
Herb Green and Herman Coffey pick and sing
good ol' fashion mountain bluegrass. Join in. |
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Sat, May 24
SPECIAL HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Dana Abee
returns with her handpainted and wrapped gemstone creations.
Many nature scenes are featured on her jewelry.
12:30-2:00
Linda Davis accompanies herself on the piano and
sings country, jazz, bluegrass and gospel favorites.
2:30-4:30
Terry McKinney hosts his
mountain opry show. |
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Sun, May 25
SPECIAL HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Granny Sam Gahagan,
Orchard naturalist, offers handmade soaps, lotions and
tinctures.
12:30-1:30
Glenn Nance and his buddy Lenny Ski are our
special guests. Enjoy!
2:00-4:30
Brian Gurl and Friends return with an ultra-talented
array of performers. |
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Mon May 26 11:00-5:00
THE ORCHARD CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL
AT A VERY SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY BARBECUE AND
COVERED DISH DINNER Come join in the 100th
birthday fun with long-time and brand new friends!
Admission:
Bring a dish large enough for your party and some
extra for the musicians. The Orchard provides the barbecue,
paper goods, iced tea and water, and the musicians entertain
all day in half hour segments. If you cannot bring a dish,
dinners cost $10 each. PS - You might bring along a couple
of lawn chairs. |
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Wed, May 28 12:00-1:00
Herbalist Granny Sam Gahagan guides walking tours of
natural herbs and plants growing on Orchard land.
$10/person.
1:00 & 3:00 - Historian Bill Carson hosts
storytelling hayrides. $5/person.
1:00 by appointment (828-765-9531): Explore the Orchard
Monarch Butterfly Preservation Project with
knowledgeable guides. $3/person
1:45-3:15
Tom Sparks and Bob Lominac gather friends and sing
country favorites. |
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Thurs, May 29 1:45-3:15
Bud Rice, the first performer to appear regularly at
The Orchard, sings the best loved songs of traditional
country music. |
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Fri, May 30 1:45-3:15
Bonnie Schmink brings a bevy of performers for lots of
upbeat fun. |
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Sat, May 31
SPECIAL HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Deborah Stone of
Flower Peddler features her handmade soaps, lotions and
plants. She also offers many of the herbs she uses in her
products, with a fine selection for sale for your spring
planting.
12:30-1:30
Jeff Atkins and his Cole Mountain Cloggers show the
fine dancing skills of our local young people.
2:30-4:30
Bluegrass Mix, local folks with an amazing bluegrass
sound, join The Orchard's regular music schedule.
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JUNE 2008 |
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Sun, June 1 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Deborah Stone is here
for the weekend with handmade soaps and lotions and plants,
including fine herbs for your garden.
12:30-2:00
Bruce Moody, bluegrass,
goes all the way back to incredible Toe River Valley Boys.
2:30-4:30
Hit or
Miss Band keeps the dancers on their feet
with upbeat bluegrass and country. |
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Wed, June 4 1:45-3:15
Tom Sparks and Bob Lominac - informal country. |
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Fri, June 6 1:45-3:15
Herb Green and Herman Coffey are as real as
traditional bluegrass gets! |
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Sat, June 7 12:30-2:00
Herb Green and Herman Coffey, traditional bluegrass,
Ralph Stanley-style.
2:30-4:30 Bob
Lominac and Friends combine country favorites with hot
pickin' styles. |
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Sun, June 8 12:30-2:00
Julia Ann charms the audience with finely styled vocals.
2:30-4:30
Slight Departure
slightly departs from traditional music, lead by
a champion dulcimer player. And they are a very fine
danceable group. |
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Wed, June 11 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks welcome guests for a casual
country music session. |
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Thurs, June 12 1:45-3:15
Glenn Nance brings his guests, his sons and/or
Lenny Ski for relaxed good time music. |
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Fri, June 13 1:45-3:15
Alan Darveaux,
dulcimer champ with Slight Departure band, plays his
instrument of choice for anyone who comes by. |
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Sat, June 14 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Double J Studios show
indoor and garden fountains as well as a selection of work
by their various potters.
12:30-1:30
Alan Darveaux offers
lessons on the traditional dulcimer for $40 for five
lessons, beginners to advance students. Click on his
name for details.
12:30-2:00
Carolina Heartland Cloggers
are totally upbeat cloggers, showing that age is not all
that important in mountain dance.
2:30-4:30 The
nationally-known Cockman Family takes over,
offering well-loved gospel harmonies and close harmony
bluegrassl. |
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Sun, June 15 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Bobbie Rae Moose brings
handmade soaps, lotions, and Native American leather goods.
We've shipped Bobbie Rae's lip balm to Washington State, so
it is probably time for you to stock up on your Blue Ridge
Mountain favorites.
12:30-2:00
Bob Tatum and Ellie Hjemmet with Patty Kunze serenade
with rich mountain ballads and traditional songs that settle
the soul.
2:30-4:30
Randy Flack is full of stories and well-loved country
songs. |
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Wed, June
18 1:45-3:15 Tom
Sparks and Bob Lominac dig into their huge bag of
familiar country songs to informally entertain our guests. |
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Thurs, June 19 1:45-3:15
Lonny Hardesty and Jeff Mayer bring close harmony
folk to The Orchard. |
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Fri, June
20 1:45-3:15 Gather
around Herb Green and Herman Coffey for a down home
pickin' session. |
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Sat, June 21 10:00-4:00
50/50 ORCHARD FUNDRAISING YARD SALE! We supply tables
for 10 sellers. Have you accumulated a lifetime of
possessions that are no longer useful to you? We invite you
to sell them at the Orchard and split the proceeds with the
Altapass Foundation. Ask at The Orchard for details or call
Margaret at (828) 765-4756.
12:30-2:00
Linda Davis plays piano and fills the room with her
vivacious voice with country and gospel tunes.
2:30-4:30
Bluegrass Mix brings raves from dancers and the most
discriminating bluegrass fans. |
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Sun, June 22 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Nancy Leggett makes
handcrafted jewelry from gems, glass, sterling, silvers and
silver and gold plate, incorporating wire work and woven
beaded items.
12:30-1:30
Bonnie Schmink leads a musical jam session.
2:00-4:30 Piano
maestro Brian Gurl brings a show of fantastic
talents. |
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Wed, June 25 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks informally entertain
guests with favorite country songs. |
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Thurs, June 26 1:45-3:15
Enjoy the well-crafted vocals of very talented Julia Ann,
a delightful young lady. We are very pleased to
include her in our regular schedule. |
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Fri, June 27 1:45-3:15
Bonnie Schmink gathers a fine collection of local
musicians. |
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Sat, June 28 10:00-4:00 SPECIAL
HAPPENING An Arts Centered Student Art Show and Sale
featuring students of Jann Welch, includes
demonstrations of painting, sculpting and pottery wheel
throwing AND a children's clay play table. Enjoy the
excellent work of Jann's students, and the fun of the
demonstrations and the children's center.
12:30-2:00
Doug Gragg and Friends combine vocals with country music
favorite instruments to create an afternoon of fun and
dancing.
2:30-4:30
Terry McKinney highlights
country traditions in his Mountain Opry show. |
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Sun, June 29 12:30-1:30
Bob Tatum and Ellie Hjemmet with Patty Kunze return
with music of the mountains.
2:00-4:30
Amantha Mill with Becca Eggers Gryder and
Billy Helms celebrate the the best of country music
traditions. |
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JULY 2008 |
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Wed, July 2 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks gather friends and sing
country favorites. |
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Thurs, July 3 1:45-3:15
Glenn Nance and Lenny Ski do some casual and fun
entertaining. Come be a part. |
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Fri, July 4 11:00-5:00
ANNUAL
JULY
4th
BARBECUE
AND
COVERED
DISH
DINNER
Admission: Bring a
dish large enough for your party and some extra for the
musicians. The Orchard provides the barbecue, paper goods,
iced tea and water, and the musicians entertain all day in
half hour segments. If you cannot bring a dish, dinners cost
$10 each. PS - You might bring along a couple of lawn
chairs. |
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Sat, July 5 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Donna and Kevin Clark
show their amazing hand-turned wood birdhouses, vases and
ornaments. Donna is also a soap maker and offers unique and
rare fragrances.
12:30-2:00
Danny Campbell and Brian Hicks make up a very
enjoyable duo called Bluegrass 1101.
2:30-4:30
Bluegrass Mix brings the beat to keep dancers all over
the floor. |
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Sun, July 6 12:00-3:00
SPECIAL HAPPENING
Dana Abee, jeweler, presents her excellent work.
2:00-4:00
Potter Jann Welch demonstrates creating with the
pottery wheel while she shows and sells her original work.
Both artists will be on the Pavilion.
12:30-1:30
Jann Welch and Alan Tinney present a fine mix of
well-loved tunes.
2:00-4:30
Hit or
Miss Band continues to royally entertain both
country and bluegrass fans. |
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Wed, July 9 1:45-3:15
Tom Sparks and Bob Lominac entertain from seats in front
of The Orchard train, Old Huldy. |
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Thurs, July 10 1:45-3:15
Ron Powell brings his fine talents to Orchard music
lovers. |
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Fri, July 11 1:45-3:15
Alan Darveaux,
dulcimer champ with Slight Departure band, shows the unique
sounds of the mountain dulcimer. |
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Sat, July 12 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Gail and Ray Shaver show
and sell their glass etchings, handmade jewelry and wood
carvings.
12:30-1:30
Alan Darveaux offers
lessons on the traditional dulcimer for $40 for five
lessons, beginners to advance students. Click on his
name for details.
12:30-2:00
Johnny Ellis takes the stage with his deep danceable
voice.
2:30-4:30 We
welcome Adam
Larkey and Band. Adam, age 11, plays award-winning
fiddle and leads a fine bluegrass band for clogging and
two-step fun. |
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Sun, July 13 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Gail and Ray Shaver
continue the fine display from Saturday.
12:30-2:00
Clearwater
Connection takes the stage with fine close harmony
and a great mix of tunes.
2:30-4:30
Slight Departure
are four fellows who play old favorites with a unique
twist. |
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Wed, July
16 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks sing traditional country
favorites. |
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Thurs, July 17 1:45-3:15
Julia Ann offers a delightful songfest in casual
surroundings. |
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Fri, July 18 1:45-3:15
Gather around Herb Green and Herman Coffey for a down
home pickin' session. |
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Sat, July 19 12:30-2:00
Linda Davis accompanies herself on the piano and
sings country, jazz, bluegrass and gospel favorites
2:30-4:30 The big
sounds of South Bound will entertain from the Orchard
pavilion. |
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Sun, July 20 12:30-2:00
Ron and Minnie and The Lucky Streak Band
are joined by very special guest Roberta Whiteside.
2:30-4:30 Randy Flack
entertains audiences with original
and country tunes and hilarious family stories. |
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Wed, July 23 1:45-3:15
Tom Sparks and Bob Lominac entertain Orchard guests. |
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Thurs, July 24 1:45-3:15
Ron Powell returns to our informal weekday music
program. Have you heard him sing, "Hello Stranger." |
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Fri, July 25 1:45-3:15
Bonnie Schmink gathers together some fine musicians. |
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Sat, July 26 12:30-2:00
Doug Gragg and Friends combine vocals with country music
favorite instruments to create an afternoon of fun and
dancing.
2:30-4:30
Terry McKinney highlights
country traditions in his Mountain Opry show. |
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July 27 12:00-1:30
Julia Ann and Laurel Ridge Band introduce the Bull
Hog Twist. They are a hoot, you will love them!
2:00-4:30
Brian Gurl presents stirring piano renditions, and an
array of fine guests. |
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Wed, July
30 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks royally entertain Orchard
guests. |
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Thurs, July
31 1:45-3:15 Judy
Alexander and pals welcome Orchard visitors with
good-time music and fun. |
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AUGUST 2008 |
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Fri, Aug 1 1:45-3:15 Herb Green and Herman Coffey pick and sing
good ol' fashion mountain bluegrass. Join in. |
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Sat, Aug 2 12:30-1:30
Jeff Atkins and his Cole Mountain Cloggers show the fine
dancing skills of local young people.
2:00-4:30
Frank Beam and The New Greener Grass are some of the
area's long-time bluegrass greats. |
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5:00-8:00 - MEMORIES FOR KEEPING - -
A
special Orchard Centennial Event: recording family histories
stored in the memories of our mountain friends and
neighbors, music featuring traditional musician/song
collector Bruce Greene, a picnic of mountain foods, swapping
and recording generations of stories, and sharing of family
photos to be displayed at The Orchard. A scanner on-site
will make copies while you are there. Come participate, or
just soak up the history. |
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Sun, Aug 3 12:30-2:00 Look
forward to great music by Lenny Ski and Glenn Nance.
2:30-4:30
Hit or Miss Band pleases
their fans with bluegrass, country and lots of dancing fun! |
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Wed,
Aug 6 1:45-3:15
Tom Sparks and Bob Lominac pick and sing for anyone
stopping by The Orchard. |
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Thurs,
Aug 7 1:45-3:15 TBA |
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Fri, Aug 8 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Double J Studios show
indoor and garden fountains as well as a selection of work
by their various potters.
1:45-3:15
Alan Darveaux,
dulcimer champ with Slight Departure band, shows the unique
sounds of the mountain dulcimer. |
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Sat, Aug 9 12:30-1:30
Alan Darveaux offers
lessons on the traditional dulcimer for $40 for five
lessons, beginners to advance students. Click on his
name for details.
12:30-2:00
Rhonda Gouge and some of her students offer
traditional mountain tunes. Rhonda has taught music to many
of our favorite musicians!
2:30-4:30 Bob
Lominac, guitar picker extraordinaire, entertains with
his band and friends. |
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Sun, Aug 10 12:30-2:00
Whistler Phyllis Heil, International Whistling
Entertainer of the Year in 2005, 2006 & 2007 will amaze
you with her whistling skills! She is truly a delight!
2:30-4:30
Slight Departure
is a musical foursome lead by
a champion dulcimer player. |
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Wed,
Aug 13 1:45-3:15
Join in some casual music fun with
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks. |
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Thurs,
Aug 14 1:45-3:15 TBA |
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Fri, Aug 15 1:45-3:15
Gather around Herb Green and Herman Coffey for a down
home pickin' session.
6:00-10:00
The Altapass Foundation celebrates
The Altapass Orchard Centennial with an elegant
dinner dance with a unique auction of artists and art.
Proceeds help support the preservation programs at the
historic Orchard. SAVE THE DATE! More details to come
soon. |
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Sat, Aug 16 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 First Annual Primitive
Crafters - information to come.
12:30-2:00
Herb Green and Herman Coffey bring back music in the
style of Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley.
2:30-4:30
Adam Larkey
and his family band are upbeat bluegrass. Adam is amazing as
a fiddle prodigy AND the band leader. |
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Sun, Aug 17 12:30-2:00
Julia Ann will charm you with her fresh approach to
old time country tunes.
2:30-4:30
Randy Flack brings humor, stories, and favorite original
and traditional country songs. |
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Wed,
Aug 20 1:45-3:15
Enjoy great picking and singing with
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks. |
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Thurs, Aug 21 1:45-3:15 Sit
knee-to-knee with Julia Ann while she sings country
songs with charming abandon. |
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Fri, Aug 22 1:45-3:15
Bonnie Schmink brings the gang together for a musical
jam. |
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Sat, Aug 23 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Donna and Kevin Clark
show their amazing hand-turned wood birdhouses, vases and
ornaments. Donna is also a soap maker and offers unique and
rare fragrances.
12:30-2:00
Roberta Whiteside entertains, covering a wide variety
of musical genres with her amazing, crystal-clear voice.
2:30-4:30
Terry McKinney
hosts a happy mountain opry. |
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Sun, Aug 24 12:30-1:30
Bonnie Schmink and friends kick off the afternoon
festivities.
2:00-4:30
Brian Gurl and
his musical friends return with another memorable show. |
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Wed,
Aug 27 1:45-3:15
Sing along with
Tom Sparks and Bob Lominac. |
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Thurs,
Aug 28 1:45-3:15 Judy
Alexander and friends put the front porch back into
entertaining! |
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Fri, Aug 29 7:30 PM
THE JAZZ SHOW IS BACK WITH EDDIE GRAHAM'S HOT JAZZ ENSEMBLE! Old-time
Dixieland jazz is king for two nights! |
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Sat, Aug 30 12:30-2:00
TBA
2:30-4:30
Bluegrass Mix, a local group,
is as fine a bluegrass band as any in the area.
7:30 PM EDDIE
GRAHAM'S HOT JAZZ ENSEMBLE WILL BRING DOWN THE HOUSE with real New Orleans-style
old time jazz. This was so well received last year,
this time there are two performances. |
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Sun, Aug 31 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 The Orchard is honored to
welcome internationally known Photographer H. Allen
Benowitz. Allen's work body is so large, he will
only have some to sell, but many more pieces are available
to order.
12:30-2:00
Ron and Minnie and the Lucky Streak
Band raise the roof!
2:30-4:30
Amantha Mill with 'Becca Eggers Gryder and
Billy Helms please our audiences every time they come to
The Orchard. |
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SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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Mon, Sept 1
LABOR
DAY!! 11:00-5:00 Celebrate the holiday with an
old-fashion neighborhood picnic and barbecue. Bring a dish
to share large enough for your party and some extra for the
musicians. Music is all day, along with eating, dancing and
hayrides. The Orchard provides barbecue, iced tea and paper
goods. If you cannot bring a dish, meals are $10 each.
Everyone is welcome! |
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Wed, Sept 3 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks pick and sing for a good ol' jam
session. |
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Thurs, Sept 4 1:45-3:15
Glenn Nance and Lenny Ski are back leading a good
time for all Orchard visitors. |
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Fri, Sept 5 1:45-3:15
Herb Green & Herman Coffey play and sing old time
bluegrass in an informal setting. Join in. |
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Sat, Sept 6 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Gail and Ray Shaver show
and sell their glass etchings, handmade jewelry and wood
carvings.
12:30-2:00
Bluegrass 1101 returns for some very fine guitar
duets!
2:30-4:30
Frank Beam and the New Greener Grass strut their long
history in local bluegrass. |
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Sun, Sept 7 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Gail and Ray Shaver
continue their fine display from Saturday.
12:30-2:00
TBA
2:30-4:30
Hit or Miss Band keeps
dancers on the floor with upbeat bluegrass. |
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Wed, Sept 10 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks invite everyone in
to enjoy a casual songfest. |
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Thurs, Sept 11 1:45-3:15
Judy Alexander gathers her musical pals for a casual
front porch pickin'. |
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Fri, Sept 12 1:45-3:15
Alan Darveaux plays
the mountain dulcimer to preserve the classic sounds of the
mountains. |
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Sat, Sept. 13 12:30-1:30
Alan Darveaux offers
lessons on the traditional dulcimer for $40 for five
lessons, beginners to advance students. Click on his
name for details.
12:30-2:00
Johnny Ellis sings marvelous mountain ballads that bring
back the sounds of Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, John Prine,
and so many more favorites.
2:30-4:30
Bluegrass Mix mixes it up to the delight of cloggers and
two-steppers. 3:00
OVTA Reenactors stage a Revolutionary War mock-skirmish
in The Orchard. Enjoy the colorful sight and historic
narrative. |
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Sun, Sept 14 12:30-2:00
Slight Departure
returns with a program of well-loved tunes from the
mountains, and more.
2:30-4:30
Bruce Moody, nephew of the
famous Clyde Moody, entertains with traditional country
music, including Uncle Clyde's famous waltzes. |
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Wed, Sept 17 1:45-3:15
Join in some casual music fun with
Tom Sparks and Bob Lominac. |
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Thurs,
Sept 18 1:45-3:15
Enjoy the well-crafted vocals of very talented Julia Ann.
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Fri, Sept 19 1:45-3:15
Herb Green & Herman Coffey show what old time
bluegrass music is all about. |
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Sat, Sept 20 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Deborah Stone is here
for the weekend with handmade soaps and lotions and plants,
including fine herbs for your garden.
12:30-1:30
Rhonda Gouge is well-known and loved with her pure
voice and truly traditional use of mountain instruments.
2:00-4:30 'Becca
Eggers Gryder, Billy Helms and the
Amantha Mill
Band mix great country with poignant mountain ballads and
high-stepping bluegrass. |
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Sun, Sept 21 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Deborah Stone continues
her show of soaps, lotions and plants.
12:30-2:00
Bob Lummus sings a variety of favorites that keep
dancers very happy.
2:30-4:30
Randy Flack entertains audiences with original
and country tunes and hilarious family stories. |
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Wed, Sept 24 1:45-3:15
Tom Sparks and Bob Lominac provide wonderful "front
porch-style pickin' and singin'" for all to enjoy. |
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Thurs, Sept 25 1:45-3:15
TBA |
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Fri, Sept 26 1:45-3:15
Bonnie Schmink calls together her many musical
friends for an afternoon of fun. |
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Sat, Sept 27 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Dana Abee
brings her handpainted and wrapped gemstone creations.
Many nature scenes are featured on her jewelry.
12:30-2:00
Clearwater
Connection takes the stage with fine close harmony
and a great mix of tunes.
2:30-4:30
Terry McKinney
welcomes all to his Mountain Opry, celebrating North
Carolina's contributions to country music. |
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Sun, Sept 28 SPECIAL
HAPPENING 12:00-3:00 Bobbie Rae Moose offers
her handmade soaps, lotions, very popular lip balms, and
Native American leather goods.
12:30-1:30
Lenny Ski and Glenn Nance cut loose with delightful
music.
2:00-4:30
Songster Judy Alexander hosts a show of Altapass
phenomenal talents. Come and enjoy!
6:00 PM The Orchard honors the Overmountain
Victory Trail participants with a community dinner at The
Orchard. OVTA members present skits and trail stories.
Specific details to come. |
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OCTOBER 2008 |
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Wed, Oct 1 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks pick and sing to the
delight of anyone
stopping by The Orchard. |
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Thurs, Oct 2 1:45-3:15
Enjoy a casually delightful afternoon with
song-spinner
Julia Ann. |
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Fri, Oct 3 1:45-3:15
Herb Green and Herman Coffey are traditional
bluegrass in the style of Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley. |
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Sat, Oct 4 12:30-2:00
Bob Lummus and Band play mountain ballads and memorable
country favorites.
2:30-4:30 Herb
Green & Herman Coffey and Friends are all a part of The
Orchard mission to preserve real mountain music. |
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Sun, Oct 5 12:30-2:00
Julia Ann and Friends are true country music
treats!
2:30-4:30 Hit
or Miss present their final foot stompin' show of the
Orchard 2008 season. Dancers be ready! |
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Wed, Oct 8 1:45-3:15
Enjoy the fine pickin', singin' and storytelling of
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks |
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Fri, Oct 10 1:45-3:15
Alan Darveaux shows
his award-winning dulcimer playing style. |
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Sat, Oct 11 12:30-1:30
Alan Darveaux teaches
his final dulcimer lesson for the season. For details, click
on his name.
12:30-2:00 TBA
2:30-4:30
Bob Lominac and Band make great listening and dancing
music on the Orchard pavilion. |
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Sun, Oct 12 12:30-2:00
TBA
2:30-4:30
Slight Departure
brings an array of musical instruments to add to their
upbeat vocal varieties. |
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Wed, Oct 15 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks sit back and enjoy
sharing their musical talents with guests. |
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Thurs, Oct 16 1:45-3:15
It is
Julia Ann's turn to show her delightful musical skills
to The Orchard visitors. |
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Fri, Oct 17 1:45-3:15
Herb Green and Herman Coffey show visitors what
traditional bluegrass is all about. |
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Sat, Oct 18 12:30-2:00
TBA
2:30-4:30 TBA |
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Sun, Oct 19 12:30-2:00
Bruce Moody presents a
tribute to his uncle, Clyde Moody, known as the Country
Waltz King.
2:30-4:30
Randy Flack, our only one-man show, shows he can handle
the job! |
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Wed, Oct 22 1:45-3:15
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks invite guests to join
in the informal music fun. |
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Sat, Oct 25 12:30-2:00
TBA
2:30-4:30
Terry McKinney closes the 2008
country music season with a Mountain Opry show packed full
of "the real stuff." |
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Sun,
Oct 26 12:30-1:30 TBA
2:00-4:30
Brian Gurl
finishes the Orchard weekend music schedule with a stirring
show of fabulous guests and fine music. |
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Wed, Oct 291:45-3:15
It is only fitting that the final 2008 music
schedule ends with the fun-loving music of our very
dedicated
Bob Lominac and Tom Sparks. |
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DO COME BACK IN
2009 FOR MANY MORE INCREDIBLE PROGRAMS! |
