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UPCOMING EVENTS IN FRANKLIN, NC
Veggie Tales Live!
Date(s): Apr 01, 2012
When: 2:30 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Come join Bob, Larry and the whole VeggieTales crew for the show that brings the best of the best, the most classic of the classic and the absolute silliest of the silly in songs, dance and fun. A high energy song and dance spectacular, this show will have fans singing along, dancing in the aisles and smiling so hard their teeth ache! Fan favorites include classic silly songs like His Cheeseburger, I Love My Lips, The Hairbrush Song and many more. Tickets $25 VIP, $15 Advance, $20 Door There are a limited number of $25 VIP tickets available. Each VIP ticket includes a character meet and greet. For ticket information contact 828-524-1598 or www.GreatMountainMusic.com Invasive Plant Awareness Week Celebration
Date(s): Apr 02, 2012
When: 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Big Bear Pavilion & Playground
Rain date: Wednesday, April 4 Moral Revolution (A Youth Event)
Date(s): Apr 05, 2012
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
"Moral Revolution is a purity movement. The world has screamed perverse message of love, lust, beauty and sexuality through all forms of media, while the church has remained predominatly silent. It is our goal to begin discussing and releasing freedom regarding these "shamed" topics with kingdom perspective! The church should be the most safe, empowering environment when it comes to modeling what love should look like. God gave us our sex drive. It is our job to learn to manage it!" "Just Add Water" with Kim Lippy of the Nantahala Hiking Club
Date(s): Apr 05, 2012
When: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Where: Franklin Library Meeting Room
Build up your own shelf-stable food supply, unaffected by power outages, or make your own Trail Food. We'll be demonstrating fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, ready-mixes, one-pot-meals, storage, various dehydrators and resources. You will learn to build your pantry for long term food storage, cook fast and simple meals with prepackaged foods, store food for years and re-hydrate it back to new! Easter Bunny at The Fun Factory
Date(s): Apr 06, 2012
When: 10am
Where: Fun Factory Franklin
Come have some FUN with the EASTER BUNNY. Be sure to bring your camera. First Annual Egg Hunt
Date(s): Apr 07, 2012
When: 1 pm - 3 pm
Where: Snow Hill Inn - 531 Snow Hill Road
Bring Your Basket Age Groups 0 to 3 years, 4 to 6 yrs, and 7 to 12 years old "Best Dressed Easter Outfit" Contest Photos with the Easter Bunny Games - Crafts - Prizes For more information 349-9009 The Premiere of Gary Carden's Monologue "Mother Jones"
Date(s): Apr 07, 2012
When: 6:00 pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
In the late 19th century, Mother Jones rallied coal miners, dock workers, mill workers and disabused member of societies to protest against unfair wages, underage workers, poor working conditions, unhealthy living sites, poor government protection and unwarranted control of civil liberties. We benefit today from Mother Jones' motivating outcries. Don't miss this moving performance by Lara Chew as the loud, not to be ignored, Mother Jones.
For additional information contact: 828-524-6777. Easter Egg-stravaganza
Date(s): Apr 07, 2012
When: 1 pm - 3 pm
Where: First Christian Church of Franklin
Games, Face Painting and plenty of eggs! Lunch & Learn Seminar on State and Federal Labor Laws
Date(s): Apr 09, 2012
When: 11:30 am
Where: Life's Bounty Banquet Room
Speaker will be Shari Phelps from NC Department of Commerce. Entrepreneur Networking Night
Date(s): Apr 10, 2012
When: 7 pm
Where: Rathskeller in downtown Franklin
Meet and hear Pam Lewis, Asheville Chamber of Commerce Director of Entrepreneurship. Sales and Leadership Seminar
Date(s): Apr 11, 2012
When: 9am
Where: SCC Macon Campus
Southwestern Community College presents Tim Dannelly. Call Tommy Dennison at 828-306-7019 to register. Macon County EDC Banquet
Date(s): Apr 12, 2012
When: 6 pm
Where: Holly Springs Baptist Church
Keynote Speaker North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco. Register Online at www.maconedc.com. Jeff Foxworthy - A Comedy Benefit for Africa
Date(s): Apr 14, 2012
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Jeff Foxworthy! One of the most respected and successful comedians in the country will be in our theater for an intimate event full of laughter. Best known for the phrase “You might be a redneck if…,” Jeff‘s heart is as big as his talent. Jeff has traveled to Kenya with Compassion International where he and his family sponsor several children through Compassion’s ministry. They have also joined with Compassion to build an orphanage in a Nairobi slum. Jeff has chosen to do this concert in benefit of needy children all over Africa, with all proceeds going to Compassion’s WASH Initiative (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene). The WASH Initiative aims to reduce waterborne diseases, which kill more young children than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. They say that laughter is the best medicine, use your to help bring healing to a continent in need.
Tickets $39 – 99. For ticket information contact 828-524-1598 or www.GreatMountainMusic.com Scout Appreciation Day!
Date(s): Apr 14, 2012
Where: Fun Factory Franklin
Wear your Scout Uniform and Receive 2 hours time play + 2 attractions for $12.50 (almost a $30 value!); Add a Pizza Buffet and a Souvenir Cup for $4.99 + tax ($9 value!) Ron Rash at Library
Date(s): Apr 14, 2012
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Macon County Library
Best selling Author Ron Rash will read from his new novel, The Cove, set in Mars Hill at the end of World War I. A book signing and reception will follow his remards, and books will be available for purchase. This event is co-sponsored by Books Unlimited in Downtown Franklin and the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. For additional information contact 828-524-3600. Cowee School Meeting
Date(s): Apr 17, 2012
When: 3:45 pm
Where: Cowee Elementary School
The Cowee Community Development Organization invites Cowee Community residents to a meeting to discuss plans for the historic Cowee Elementary School. For additional information visit www.coweenc.com Bill Pinkney's Original Drifers and The Crystals
Date(s): Apr 20, 2012
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
The Drifters were the all time greatest Atlantic recording group” said Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Recording Company and the esteemed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1988 the Rock Hall inducted originals Bill Pinkney, Clyde McPhatter, and Gerhart Thrasher, along with subsequent member Ben E. King, Charlie Thomas, Rudy Lewis, and Johnny Moore - the seven significant contributors to The Drifters’ legacy. Tickets $14 – $22. For ticket information contact 828-524-1598 or www.GreatMountainMusic.com How Sweet It is: A Musical Dessert Theatre
Date(s): Apr 21, 2012
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a five-course dessert menu while a cast of crazy characters bring to life 100 years of music celebrating the last century before the millennium. From the crooning smoothness of the 1930's to the bee-bop, doo-wop of the 1950's to the peace loving folk sounds of the 1970's. How Sweet It is invites the audience to sing and dance along through the history of music while enjoying delightful treats - all served on stage! Presented in cooperation with the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Seating is limited. Book Signing at Dalton's Christian Bookstore
Date(s): Apr 21, 2012
When: 12 noon - 3pm
Where: Dalton's Christian Bookstore - Franklin Plaza
Book signing with Debora Coty Read and Ride
Date(s): Apr 21, 2012
When: 2pm - 4pm
Where: Macon County Public Library
Preschoolers ages birth to five kand their parents (and siblings) are invited to come explore all kinds of vehicles from 2 - 3 pm and then children can enjoy stories, games and art projects while parents attend a seminar on how to increase the literacy of their children. BiLo will be providing free juice and cookies. Ralph the Reading Wonder Dog will be visiting. Every child leaves with a free book and parents receive an acitivity notebook. This event is sponsored by the Western Mountains Reading Council. Ladies Night Out
Date(s): Apr 24, 2012
When: 6:30 pm
Where: Angel Medical Center Cafeteria
Program: Public Health Awareness How Sweet It is: A Musical Dessert Theatre
Date(s): Apr 26, 2012
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a five-course dessert menu while a cast of crazy characters bring to life 100 years of music celebrating the last century before the millennium. From the crooning smoothness of the 1930's to the bee-bop, doo-wop of the 1950's to the peace loving sounds of the 1970's. How Sweet It Is invites the audience to sing and dance along through the history of music while enjoying delightful treats - all served on stage! Presented in cooperation with the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Seating is limited. For additional information or to purchase tickets contact 828-524-1598 or visit www.greatmountainmusic.com Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company
Date(s): Apr 27, 2012
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
The controlled power, thundering footwork, and blood boiling music of Juan Siddi Flamenco distills centuries of tradition into an unforgettable evening of spectacular dance. The creative movement of the company led by lead dancer Juan Flamenco, unveils onto the stage a fiery, nuanced, dynamic of charismatic choreography full of explosive precision. Having performed in Europe, the Middle East, and across the United States, Juan Siddi Flamenco has received accolades from audiences around the world.
Tickets $10 – $17. For ticket information contact 828-524-1598 or www.GreatMountainMusic.com
Mountain Madness Duathlon
Date(s): Apr 28, 2012
When: 8:00 am
Where: Tassee Greenway of Franklin
4 mile run/14 mile road bkie/2 mile run Race Registration begins at 8:00 am Race begins at 9:00 am Entry Fee: A benefit for the Shriners Hospital of Greenville, SC For additional information contact Dave Linn, bringingit2life@yahoo,com or 828-421-7637 Gaither Vocal Band
Date(s): Apr 29, 2012
When: 3:30 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Founded and led by legendary Christian music icon, Bill Gaither, The Gairther Vocal Band has forever raised the standard for excellence in the field of Christian music. Sing organizing in 1981, the Gaither Vocal Band's all-star roster of members has included many of the industry's most impressive talent. |
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