The Franklin Chamber of Commerce is busy gathering and updating event information for 2009. Please check back often.

January, 2009

January 17 - Burns Night at First Presbyterian Church- Tartan Hall. 5:30 p.m. Contact 828-524-7472

January 24 - Inside Street Dance- Whistle Stop Mall. Contact Bobbi Contino at 828-524-7683

January 29 - Business After Hours at The Hampton Inn. 244 Cunningham Road. 5pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161

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February, 2009

February 14 - Valentine ARTSaturday 10:00 - noon Macon County Library. Sponsored by the Arts Council. For more information call 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net

February 19 - 21 - Macon County Community Foundation Mystery Dinner Theatre. Music, Murder and Mayhem. Fat Buddies. $35 includes dinner and theatre. Tickets available by calling 828-524-5200. Doors open at 6:30

February 24 - Walkin' Jim Stoltz Multimedia Program at Library Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. Call 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net for more information.

February 26 - Business After Hours at Command Mobility, Whistle Stop Mall. 5 pm to 6:30 pm RSVP to 524-3161.

February 27 - Ohio Avenue Concert. Christian Rock Concert hosted by First United Methodist Church. 7:00 p.m. at FUMC. Bring $1 and 1 can of food for CareNet.

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March, 2009

March 1 - Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Game - FHS Gym. 3 pm Contact 828-524-3161 for tickets.

March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - "Tuesday's with Jon" -Oil Painting Classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery 828-349-4607.

March 7- 84th Anniversary of Tom Rickman's opening of Rickman Store- Poor Man's Supper & Music. Contact 369-5595

March 12-15 - "Suessical the Musical"- presented by the Overlook Theatre Co. & FHS Theatre & Music. Thurs - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. Fine Arts Center

March 14 - ARTSaturday - A World of Art - 10am - noon at the Macon County Public Library. Make-and-take projects from China, Ireland, Mexico and more! No pre-registration needed. Wear play clothes. 524-7683 or arts4all@dnet.net

March 19 - Jazz Sax/Vibes Dou Weinberg and Babelay - Library Main Hall. 7:30 pm. Contact Arts Council at 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net.

March 26 - Business After Hours at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located at 85 Sierra Drive. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP at 524-3161

March 28- "Uptown Opportunity" Art Workshop by Camille Tuttrup- Watercolor Pencil - $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607

March 28 - Vietnam Veterans Parade - 10 am - We are asking all veterans to attend this tribute to our Vietnam Veterans. The parade and ceremony is in honor of the soldiers that gave their life in Macon, Jackson and Swain counties. Those participating should line up at Palmer Street Shopping Center. The parade route is Palmer Street left at the Police Department, left on Main Street to Gazebo where there will be a ceremony. For more information, please contact Linda Schlott at 524-0476.

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April, 2009

April 1 – April Fools Day Dance- Macon County Community Building. 7 - 9pm. www.mountainsquares.org Call 828-349-0905 or 828-349-4187.

April 4 – April Fools Trail Day- This event will celebrate Franklin's appreciation of the Appalachian Trail hiker's, whether long distance or day hiker. Friday 5pm to 9pm Cookout and live music at the Sapphire Inn. Saturday morning breakfast for hikers at the First Baptist Church. 9am to 2pm gathering at Big Bear Shelter on the Greenway for food, entertainment by the Frogtown IV, educational booths, book signings and hiker games. Meet hikers and learn about their experiences on the trial. For more information call Linda Schlott at 828-524-0476.

April 7, 14, 21, 28– "Tuesday's With Jon" Oil Paining Classes by Jon Houglum. - $25 per class. Morning - 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm. Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607 for more details. Start on any date.

April 8, 22 – "Painting with Mark" - Any medium painting class by Mark Menendez. $25 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous Class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

April 9 – Solaris USAF Clarinet Ensemble at FHS Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Contact the Arts Council at 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net.

April 11 – R.E.A.C.H of Macon County Motorcycle Rally- Join us for a beautiful 136 mile ride through Western North Carolina. Registration starts at 8am at Macon County Fairgrounds. Race begins at 10am. Register early for discount at www.reachofmaconcounty.org Call 828-369-5544 for details.

April 25 – Treasure & Rummage Sale - Rickman's Store. Contact 828-369-5595

April 25 – "Uptown Opportunity" Art Workshop by Sandy Essex - "An Itch to Etch" $15 for members, $30 for non-members. 10am - 3pm. Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607

April 25 – Car-theme ARTSaturday - 10am to noon. Whistlestop Mall. Contact the Arts Council at 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net.

April 25 – Sock Hop with C-Square & Friends. 3 - 5 pm Whistlestop Mall. Arts Council at 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net.

April 25 – Showcase of Talent - 7 pm - Franklin High School's Fine Arts Center. Contact the Arts Council for more details at 828-524-7683 or visit Arts4all@dnet.net

April 30 – Business After Hours at Smoky Mtn. Pregnancy Care Center, 226 East Palmer Street. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161.

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May, 2009

May 4, 11, 18, 25 - "Tuesday's With Jon" -Oil Painting Classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Morning 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery for details at 828-349-4607. Start on any date

May 6, 20- "Painting with Mark" - Any medium painintg class by MNark Menendez. $24 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start any date

May 7 - "Uptown Opportunity" - Art Lecture by Jon Houglum, "Landscape and Charcoal" $15 for members, $30 for non-members. 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery for information at 828-349-4607

May 8-10 - G & LW Wholesale Gem Show - Watagua Center on 441. Contact 601-879-8832.atauga Festival t -879-8832.

May 8-10 - 8th Annual Mother's Day Gemboree - Macon County Community Building U.S. 441 South of Franklin. Sponsored by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Featuring gem & minerals, fine jewelry, and more. Food vendor on site. Hours 10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 12noon to 5pm Sunday. Contact 800-336-7829.

May 9 – Pulling For A Cure - 9:00 am in the Wal-Mart parking lot the 3rd annual "Pulling for a Cure" Fire Truck Pull. A Relay For Life fund raiser. Team registration will take place the day of the event. Teams will be a 6-man (or woman) format with the entry fee only $100 per team. There will also be a "pie-in-the-face" auction, hot dog lunch, musical entertainment, drawings for a boy's and girl's bike,and bike safety fair/helmet giveaway by the Franklin Fire Department.

May 9 – ARTSaturday- 10am to noon. Macon County Library. Contact the Arts Council at 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net.

May 9 – "Uptown Opportunity" - Art Workshop by Natalie Bucki - Acrylic Techniques". $15 for members, $30 non-members. 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607.

May 16– Garden Club Plant Sale - Clock Tower. 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

May 28 - Business After Hours at Franklin Flea Market- Highlands Road - 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP at 524-3161.

May 30- 4th Annual Strawberry Festival- 10am to 2 pm. Free lunch, strawberry desserts, entertainment, kids games and FUN. Memorial United Methodist Church. Old Murphy Road across from Loafers Glory. For information call 369-5834.

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June, 2009

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – "Tuesday's with Jon" Oil painting classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Morning 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm. Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery for details at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

June 3, 17– "Painting with Mark" Any medium painting class by Mark Menendez. $24 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous Class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

June 5 - Franklin BI-LO Golf Tournament at 1:00pm
Mill Creek Golf Course. $50 a player/$200 a team.
All proceeds donated Macon County Carenet . For more information contact and to sign up contact Brian Melancom or Chris McGuire at the Bi-Lo Store on the Highlands Road by June 1st. $50 a player/$200 a team. All proceeds donated Macon County Carenet

June 6, 13, 20 & 27– Pickin' on the Square. Downtown Franklin at the Gazebo on Main Street. 6:30pm til ? Free Admission. Live music and dancing. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Donnie Clay, Coordinator. 828-524-2516.

June 6– Cut-A-Thon at Serendipity Salon. 8am to 8pm. Proceeds to Hospice House Foundation of WNC. 828-524-2161

June 6– Macon County Humane Society Super Adoption Day. 10am to 4 pm. Big field to right of Ingles at K-Mart Shopping Center. Food & Entertainment, but MOST IMPORTANTLY ADOPTIONS.

June 6– "Uptown Opportunity " Art Workshop by Mark Menendez, "Wipe-Out" painting. $15 for members, $30 for non-members. 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607.

June 7– Watermelon Dance - Macon County Recreation Park Pavilion. 2 - 5pm. www.highmountainsquares.org. 828-349-0905 or 828-349-4187.

June 13 – "Uptown Opportunity" Free lecture by Jim Smythe "North Carolina Courthouse" at The Macon County Library 10am - 12 noon. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607.

June 16– "Bras for the Cause" Workshop - A workshop to create bras that will be worn in the July 11 Bras for the Cause Walkathon. Maxine Ramey, owner of A Stitch in Time will host the workshop from 6 - 9pm. No charge. Reservations are required. Call Maxine at 524-3300. Proceeds will help with creation of a new breast health center at Angel Medical Center.

June 19–FREE Scottish Ceilidh at the Stewart Street Stage in front of the Rathskellar from 6 - 9 pm. Come enjoy the music of Nosey Flynn, Nashville's top celtic group. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Please call the Scottish Tartans Museum at 828-524-7472 for more information or e-mail claire@dometrics.com.

June 20 – 13th Annual Taste of Scotland – Street festival with all day entertainment, clans, authentic Scottish foods, music & dancing, Pipe & Drum Bands, parade, Border Collie demonstrations, crafts, shortbread contest, children’s Highland games and many other contests. Free Admission. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Friends of the Scottish Tartans Museum, Town of Franklin and the Franklin Tourism Development Committee. For details call (828)524-7472 or e-mail - claire@dometrics.com

June 21- Kirkin of the Tartans - First Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Franklin, NC. 11 a.m. For details call (828)524-7472 or e-mail: claire@dometrics.com.

June 21 - Don't miss FAMILY DAY at the Scottish Tartan Museum from 1:30 - 4:00 pm. Free family tours, free ice cream for all and more!

June 26– Red white & Blue Sing-Along on the Square- 7:30 pm. Town Square Gazebo. Contact the Arts Council at 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net.

June 25-27 – Blue Ridge Gospel Music Weekend- 3 Big Nights of Gospel Music at Holly Springs Baptist Church (turn off Hwy 441 by-pass at Smoky Mountain Chevrolet and follow the signs.) . Begins nightly at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Food will be available in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call Holly Springs Church at 828-524-5564. Admission on a donation basis.

June 25 – Business After Hours at Whistle Stop Mall - 5pm to 6:30 pm RSVP at 524-3161.

June 26 - Red, White & Blue sing-along on the square. Town Square Gazebo. 7:30 pm

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July, 2009

July 3 -Oak Ridge Boys Concert - 8 pm the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

July 4 -Annual 4th of July Fun Day & Fireworks - Macon County Recreation Park US 441S. Contact 800-336-7829. Activities begin at 11:00am and conclude at dark with the largest fireworks display in Western North Carolina! Contact 800-336-7829 for additional information.
Live Entertainment:
10am am - Drumming Circle
11:30 am - Veterans Memorial Dedication
1:00 pm - Frog Town 4
2:00 pm - Rye Holler Boys
3:00 pm - Dave Stewart
3:30 pm - Brian Sanders
4:00 pm - Touch of Class Band
4:45 pm - Eric Haggart
5:15 pm - C-Square
6:00 pm - Children's Choir
7:00 pm - Sundown
8:00 pm - Raffle/Awards/Announcements/Bulls Eye Bingo
8:15 pm - Presentation of Colors & Salue to Veterans; National Anthem by Nikki Corbin
8:30 pm - Loose Cannons - Army Ground Forces Rock Band
9:30 pm - Fireworks Display

July 4 - 4th of July Parade in Historic Downtown Franklin 10 am until 1 pm. Parade begins at 10:30 am. Contact Linda at 524-2516 for more information.

July 4-5 - Mountain Artisans "Summertime" Art & Craft Show - WCU Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, N.C. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily. 100 of the area's finest craftsmen. Admission $3 for adults, children under 12 free. For information call Doris Hunter at 828-524-3405.

July 7, 14, 21, 28 – "Tuesday's with Jon" Oil painting classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Morning 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm. Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery for details at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

July 8,22– "Painting with Mark" Any medium painting class by Mark Menendez. $24 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous Class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

July 8 - Anniversary Dance. Macon County Community Building. 7 - 9pm. www.highmountainsquares.org. Call 828-349-0905 or 828-349-4187.

July 10 - 20 - The Artfull Bra Display - Created by Quilters of South Carolina. This display will be located in the Same Day Surgery Hallway at Angel Medical Center. View 50 unique, entertaining, and beautiful bras specially designed to increase public awareness of breast cancer.

July 11, 18, & 25 – Pickin' on the Square. Downtown Franklin at the Gazebo on Main Street. 6:30pm til ? Free Admission. Live music and dancing. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Donnie Clay, Coordinator. 828-524-2516.

July 11 - Bill Crash Craddock Concert - 7:30 pm the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

July 11 - Lee County, Fl Annual Picnic in the Smokies- Tassee pavilion on the Greenway. 11am - 4 pm. Contact Dot Kiesel at Dorothykiesel@aol.com

July 11 - "Uptown Opportunity" Art Demonstration by Bill Richardson - "Creating Hand Made Books" $15 for members, $30 for non-members 10am - noon. Call for registration info at 828-349-4607. Uptown Gallery.

July 11 - Bras For The Cause Walkathon- sponsored by Foundation for Angel Medical Center. Registration 10am . The walk begins at 11am. Early registration available now through July 9 with a reduced registration fee. Single and Family registrations available. Registration includes visor and snacks. For more information call 349-6684 or 349-6887. All proceeds benefit The Breast Health Center at Angel Medical Center.

July 11 -14th Annual Sweet Corn Festival. Enjoy the hot dogs served with all the trimmings and the sweetest corn in the mountains. The festival features great food, wonderful music, fun and games for children. The fun starts Saturday morning at 11:00 at 216 Roller Mill Road in Franklin. Just follow the signs: Highway 64W, first exit past K-Mart or call (828) 524-4910 for more information.

July 16 - 19 - AIDA the Broadway Musical- Play directed by Scotty Corbin. 7:30 pm Thursday - Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

July 17 -18 - 5th Annual Folk Festival- A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin. Over 40 living exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more. Kick-off Celebration on Friday night at 7pm at the Downtown Gazebo sponsored by the Arts Council. Patton String Band and the Rye Holler Boys will entertain. Arts Council contact is Bobbie Contino at 524-7683 or arts4all@dnet.net. Folk Festival contact 828-369-7411. Sponsored by Folk Heritage Association of Franklin.

July 23– Folkmoot USA. 7:30 p.m. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Contact the Arts Council at 828-524-7683 or visit arts4all@dnet.net.

July 22-25 - 43rd Annual Macon County Gemboree. Macon County Community Building US 441S. Contact 800-336-7829. One of the largest and oldest gem & mineral shows in the southeast. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours 10am to 6pm Wednesday -Saturday Adult $2. Children under 12 - free.

July 23 - 26 - G&LW Wholesale Gem Show Watauga Festival Center, US 441. Open 10am - 6pm. Sunday 11am - 5 pm.

July 24 -Charlie Daniels Concert - 8 pm in the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Opening act will be Balsam Range. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.SMCFTPA.com for more information.

July 23-26 - G & LW Wholesale Gem Show. Watauga Festival Center, U.S. Highway 441 North of Franklin. Wholesale gems & jewelry. Open 10am to 6pm Daily - 10am to 3pm Sunday. Contact 601-879-8832 for additional information.

July 30- Business After Hours at the Hair and Nail Gallery - 232 Cunningham Road - 5 pm to 6:30 pm - RSVP at 524-3161.

July 31-Mark Schultz Concert - 8 pm in the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com for more information.

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August, 2009

August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Pickin' on the Square. Downtown Franklin at the Gazebo on Main Street. 6:30pm til ? Free Admission. Live music and dancing. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Donnie Clay, Coordinator. 828-524-2516.

August 1 - An Evening of Art & Chocolate presented by the Zonta Club of Franklin. Rabun County Civic Center - 7:00 p.m. Contact 828-524-3161 for details.

August 4, 11, 18, 25 – "Tuesday's with Jon" Oil painting classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Morning 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm. Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery for details at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

August 5, 19– "Painting with Mark" Any medium painting class by Mark Menendez. $24 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous Class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

August 7 & 8 - 1st Annual Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival. Friday 12 noon - 9 pm, Saturday 10am - 4 pm. Macon County Fair Grounds. Contact 828-524-3161 or www.mountainhighbqfestival.com

August 7 -Shenandoah Concert - a Country Concert in conjunction with the Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival- 8 pm in the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets available at the Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival. 441 South. Contact 828-524-3161 or visit www.SMCFTPA.com or www.mountainhighbbqfestival.com for more information.

August 13 - 16 - The Foreigner - Play directed by Scotty Corbin at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com for more information.

August 22– 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Shrimp Boil- Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. Tartan Hall. First Presbyterian Church 4-8pm. Contact 828-369-3716

August 22– Diamonds & Denim Gala- Sponsored by Macon County Historical Society at Mill Creek Country Club. 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm. $35 per person. Dinner, dancing and auction. For information call 828-524-9758

August 22– "Uptown Opportunity "Acrylic Art Workshop by Mark Menendez, "Dramatic Light and Form?" painting. $15 for members, $30 for non-members. 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607.

August 27 - Business After Hours at Oak Hill Country Inn 1689 Old Murphy Road. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161.

August 29 - David Phelps Concert - a Contemporary Christian Concert- 7:30 pm at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

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September, 2009

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29– "Tuesday's with Jon" Oil painting classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Morning 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm. Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery for details at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

September 5, 12, 19, 26 – Pickin' on the Square. Downtown Franklin at the Gazebo on Main Street. 6:30pm til ? Free Admission. Live music and dancing. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Donnie Clay, Coordinator. 828-524-2516.

September 6 - Greenway Dance. Tassee Shelter on the Greenway. 2-5pm. www.highmountainsquares.org 828-349-0905 or 828-349-4187.

September 9, 23 – "Painting with Mark" Any medium painting class by Mark Menendez. $24 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous Class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

September 10 – "Uptown Opportunity Art Workshop by Pat Menninger, "The Eyes Have It!!!". $15 for members, $30 for non-members. 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-524-4607.

September 12– "Uptown Opportunity Art workshop by Richard Bachor "Photography as Art". $15 for members, $30 for non-members. 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607.

September 12 - The Isaacs - a Gospel-Bluegrass Concert - Opening act will be Mountain Faith- 7:30 pm at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

September 16-19 – 55th Annual Macon County Fair. Macon County Fair Grounds, Hwy 441S. Contact 828-524-3267.

September 18 - Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver- a Country-Bluegrass Concert - 8:30 pm at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

September 22, 23 & 24. The Jungle Book - Play directed by Scotty Corbin at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Daily performances for school shows and one evening show the 22nd. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com for more information.

September 24 – Business After Hours at Wilderness Taxidermy. 5040 Highlands Road. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161.

September 26 - Greater Vision - a Gospel Concert - 7:30 pm at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

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October, 2009

October 2 - Mike Speck Ministries at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 – Pickin' on the Square. Downtown Franklin at the Gazebo on Main Street. 6:30pm til ? Free Admission. Live music and dancing. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Donnie Clay, Coordinator. 828-524-2516.

October 6, 13, 20, 27 – "Tuesday's with Jon" Oil painting classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Morning 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm. Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery for details at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

October 7, 21 – "Painting with Mark" Any medium painting class by Mark Menendez. $24 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous Class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

October 10, 13, 17, 20 & 27 - Smoke on the Mountain- Play directed by Scotty Corbin at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com for more information.

October 10 - Oktoberfest sponsored by the Foundation for Angel Medical Center. Mill Creek Country Club. Entertainment, heavy hors d'oeurvres, beer tastings, and silent auction. Tickets $50 each. For more information call 349-6884 or 349-6887.

October 10 - "Uptown Opportunity" Free Art Lecture by John Huglum, "Renaissance part Two @ The Macon County Library. 10am - 12 noon. Call Uptown Gallery to register at 828-349-4607.

October 15-17 - 17th Annual Smoky Mountain Fall Art & Craft Fest- Macon County Fair Grounds. 10 am to 5 pm. 80 of the areas most unique Artisans. 80 FREE hand crafted door prizes, demonstrations, live music, square dancing, children's activities and more. Food Drive for area food banks! Laurie Keneipp 828-524-6630.

October 16- Ivan Parker - a Gospel Concert at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

October 16-18 - 20th Annual Leaf Looker's Gemboree- The hills are alive with more than fall color as gem & mineral dealers from across the United States converge on Franklin to sell their wares. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours 10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 12 noon to 5pm Sunday. Call 800-336-7829 for information.

October 17– "Uptown Opportunity" Art Workshop by Devin Rubenstein, "Silk Screening on Anything". $15 for members, $30 for non-members. 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607.

October 21 - Halloween Dance. Macon County Community Building. 7-9pm. www.mountainsquare.org. 828-349-0905 or 828-349-4187.

October 23 - Blue Ridge Gospel Quartet - a Gospel Concert. 7:30 pm at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

October 23 & 24– 13th Annual Pumpkin Fest – 10/24 - Hayrides from East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm - 6pm, After School Treats for the kids in East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm - 5pm. Saturday, 10/25 Street festival along Main Street with crafters, Famous Pumpkin Roll, Live Music all day, Pie Eating Contest, Games, Costume Contest and Parade along with Food. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Franklin Main Street Program and Franklin Tourism Development Committee. Contact 828-524-2516.

October 23-24 - Blue Ridge Gospel Concert - Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. Contact 828-524-1598. www.GreatMountainMusic.com

October 25 - Baptist State Convention Youth Festival - Reach Up Tour at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com

October 29 – Business After Hours at Macon Bank. 50 West Main Street. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP - 524-3161.

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November, 2009

November 3, 10, 17, 24– "Tuesday's with Jon" Oil painting classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Morning 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm. Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery for details at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

November 4, 18 – "Painting with Mark" Any medium painting class by Mark Menendez. $24 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous Class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

November 5 - 8 - Annie- Play directed by Scotty Corbin at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. 441 South. Contact 828-524-1598, toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com for more information.

November 11 - Veteran's Parade - Downtown Franklin. Contact Linda Schlott at 524-2516. www.renewingfranklin.org

November 14 – "Uptown Opportunity" Art Workshop by Karen Smith, "Ornament/Mini Painting". $15 for members, $30 for non-members. 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607.

November 14 - Lee Greenwood. The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.8:30 p.m. Contact 828-524-1598. www.GreatMountainMusic.com

November 19 - Business After Hours at Mill Creek Country Club - 341 Country Club Drive. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161.

November 27 - Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Clock Tower - 7 pm Downtown. Free cider, cookies & music. Contact Linda Schlott at 828-524-2516.

November 27-28 - 4th Annual Mistletoe Magic Arts & Craft Show - Macon County Community Building. 70 of the areas most unique artisans. 70 FREE hand crafted door prizes, live music, Mr. & Mrs Santa Claus, great food, baked goods and a food drive for area food banks! Call Laurie Keneipp at 828-524-6630.

November 27 & 28 - Mountain Artisans "Hard Candy Christmas" Art & Craft Show. WCU Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, N.C. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily. 100 of the area's finest craftsmen. For information call Doris Hunter at 828-524-3405.

November 28- The Imperials Concert- The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. www.GreatMountainMusic.com 828-524-1598.

November 29- Annual Franklin Christmas Parade - 3:00 p.m. - Through the streets of downtown Franklin. Call the Franklin Chamber for information at 828-524-3161.

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December, 2009

December 1-3 - The Velveteen Rabbit. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Contact 828-524-1598. www.GreatMountainMusic.com.

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – "Tuesday's with Jon" Oil painting classes by Jon Houglum. $25 per class. Morning 9am - 12 noon and evening 5pm - 8pm. Open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery for details at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

December 2, 16 – "Painting with Mark" Any medium painting class by Mark Menendez. $24 per class. Mornings 10am - 12 noon. Continuous Class open to non-members. Call Uptown Gallery at 828-349-4607. Start on any date.

December 4 & 11- Window Wonderland - 5pm - 8pm Victorian Holiday Celebration along townhill in Franklin. Featuring "live" window displays of the season, carolers and other sounds of the season, carriage rides, refreshments and more! The first two Fridays after Thanksgiving.Contact 828-524-2516. www.renewingfranklin.org

December 6 - Toys for Tots Dance. Macon County Community Building. 2-5pm. www.highmountainsquares.org 828-349-0905 or 828-349-4187.

December 8 - FHS Band/Chorus Program. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. www.GreatMountainMusic.com Contact 828-524-1598.

December 17 - 20 - Community Christmas Choral. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. www.GreatMountainMusic.com Contact 828-524-1598.

December 19 - "Uptown Opportunity" Acrylic Art Workshop by Ruth Goodier, "Folk Art: An Envisioning" $15 for members, $30 for Non-members 10am - 3pm. Call Uptown Gallery for registration info at 828-349-4607.

December 31 - New Year's Eve Dance. Macon County Community Building. 9-12 midnight. www.highmountainsquares.org. 828-349-0905 or 828-349-4187.

December 31 - Blue Ridge New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. www.GreatMountainMusic.com Contact 828-524-1598.

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