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Madison County Arts Council
Phone/Fax (828) 649-1301
www.madisoncountyarts.com

Our mission is to encourage,
develop and celebrate the creative works
and people of Madison County.


Public Events Needed!
Contact madison@quickbrightsharp.com with your Madison County event listing.


Madison County Events

- Ongoing Events

Traditional Music at the Depot
Every Friday, 7pm
Main Street in Marshall. Free, donations accepted.


French Broad Fridays
2nd Friday of every month -- June through November, 5-9pm
Downtown Marshall, Marshall Studios. Art, Music, Shopping, and Food

Live Country Music and Dance
Every Friday, 7pm
At the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department, on US Hwy. 25/70 near Walnut.
Live Music at Zuma's
Every Thursday and Friday
Main Street, Downtown Marshall
Call 828 649-1647 for details.

- Markets

Harvest Moon Artisan and Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 10 am
Downtown Hot Springs, 81 Bridge St., next to post office. Currently looking for indoor retail and outside vending. Artists needed. Please call or come by to visit and show your support! Call Klaus Nelson at 828 622-3343 or 828 989-4860.


Madison County Farmers & Artisans Market
Every Saturday, 9 am - 1pm
On Mars Hill College Campus. Fresh vegetables – greens, turnips, and more – and crafts. Look for the blue tents.

SART - Southern Appalachian
Repertory Theatre

For ticket and seating information
(828) 689-1239 or
sart@mhc.edu

www.sartplays.org

July 1 - 12
Death Of A Salesman
Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece
"He's a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine ... A salesman is got to dream, boy." Willy Loman

July 15 - 26
Brighton Beach Memoirs
Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy
Part One of the "Eugene Trilogy" which includes Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound

July 29 - August 9
Home Again
A World Premiere by William Gregg and Perry Deane Young
A SART Heritage Series production about Thomas Wolfe from the time he wrote Look
Homeward Angel until his untimely death at the age of 37.

August 12 - 23
The Foreigner
A Southern Comedy of Manners by Larry Shue
At a fishing lodge in rural Georgia, things are not what they seem to be in this hilarious farce of absurd situations and homespun American characters!

Tickets and Performances:

All performances are in the historic Owen Theatre in Mars Hill, on the campus of Mars Hill College. Performances are 7:30 p.m. for Wednesday previews; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays - Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays and second Thursday of each show. Call 828 689-1239 for tickets. Office: 828 689-1384.

- July 2009

Now thru Jul 18
"Perfect Wedding"
Flat Rock Playhouse, 828-693-0731 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

July 3-4, at 8 pm each night
44th Annual Rodeo
At the Madison County Fair Grounds in Marshall, NC. Marshall Fire Department presents the 44th Annual Rodeo, with fireworks following the show on the 4th. Cost $10, kids 6-12, $5.

Saturday, July 4
Fireworks in Hot Springs
The town of Hot Springs is planning a big celebration this year for the 4th of July.  The fireworks display begins at dark, and is held at the Hot Springs Spa and Campground. Free activities for youngsters will be provided. Other events include a street dance with live music from “Kemistry” starting at 7:30. Food vendors will offer a variety of meals and snacks, and local businesses will be open late. The 4th of July holiday falls on a Saturday this year, and the town is expecting a large turn-out for the event. The Hot Springs Entertainment Committee will offer free activities for kids.

Saturday, July 4
Celebrate at the Madison County Farmers Market 
Mackey Farms will be cooking and serving their scrumptious BBQ pork with all the fixin’s.  Eat at the market or take away plates available.  We will have live music and the 4H cloggers will perform at 11:00 am.  We will also have some fun stuff for the kids.  So come out, shop, listen to some music, and have a delicious lunch. Info: mtnmomma99@aol.com  or 649-2411.

Saturday, July 4
Wolf Ridge Activities
Swimming $5, Ski lift rides $3 / person 3 pm-dark, Bluegrass music, BBQ burgers, Hot dogs, beans & slaw; fireworks at dusk.

Saturday, July 4
Mars Hill Independence Day Celebration
12 pm to dark at the Mars Hill Recreation Park. Mount Olive Church will have a chicken and fish dinner from 12-4 pm. Ladies VFW Auxiliary will run concessions from 4 until close. Music, fireworks, food and fun for the whole family from 7 pm until dark. Visit www.townofmarshill.org or call 689-2301.

Friday, July 10, 5-9pm
French Broad Friday

Downtown Marshall, Marshall Studios. Art, Music, Shopping, and Food. Visit our unique community and historic downtown area - only 25 minutes from Asheville. Visit www.madfbf.blogspot.com for details.

Saturday, July 11
Hot Doggett 100 - Cycling Event
Three routes will take bicycle riders over lightly-traveled back roads through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Southeast. All rides begin and end on the campus of Mars Hill College. 100 mile course - 6 rest stops, 9600 foot ascent. 100 meter course - 4 rest stops, 6200 foot ascent. Ride to Health - 25 miles, 1500 foot ascent. Start time 7:30 am. Visit the website for more information www.hotdoggett100.org. Proceeds benefit the Madison County Rotary Club.

July 17-18
23rd Annual Hospice Golf Tournament and Fun on the Mountain at Wolf Laurel 
The Wolf Laurel Benefit and Silent Auction for Hospice of Madison County. Wolf Laurel is the single largest contributor to this organization. The proceeds from this tournament go directly to the Hot Springs Health Program for the care and support of Hospice patients and their families. Here's a summary of events for this fun-filled weekend: Friday: Golf for Wolf Laurel residents and their guests, Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Preview. Saturday events, open to all: Golf, Farmers' Market, Silent and Live Auctions,  Raffles for a Basket of Cheer and other prizes, 50/50 drawing, Cocktails, and Dinner.
For more information on this year’s Benefit Tournament and all the activities for this event, keep reading WLEN emails, snail mail you may receive and flyers posted around the area. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Robert Ford, Executive Director, Hot Springs Health Program, Inc., at 649-9566, or the Benefit Chair, Don Mathis, at 689-5846. 

Sunday, July 26, 5:30pm
Dinner Theatre Benefit for SART
Fundraiser for the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre. $50 per person includes a white tablecloth dinner followed by entertainment and performances. At the Wolf Laurel Country Club. Cash bar. Dress is country club casual. Please call Carol Martin at 689-5514 to make reservations.

- August 2009

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- SBA Workshops

For details including registration information, times and addresses, please consult the SBA North Carolina training calendar at www.sba.gov/nc or ring the SBA Asheville office at 828 225-1844.




Public Events Needed!
Contact madison@quickbrightsharp.com with your Madison County event listing.


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