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Bluegrass Concert : Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 8:00am
Bluegrass Concert : Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

The Old Rock School is presenting a bluegrass concert as part of its 2012-2013 Concert Series.

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is headlining. Lawson is an American bluegrass and gospel musician as well as an accomplished mandolin player, vocalist and leader of the 6-man group.

Opening the show is Buncombe Turnpike, a bluegrass and gospel band from Western North Carolina.

Bluegrass music lovers can catch the concert at the Old Rock School Auditorium, located at 400 Main Street West in Valdese, Friday April 19, at 7 p.m.

Admission is $18 in advance or $20 at the door. For tickets, call 828-294-2582.

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Puddingstone at the Old Rock School in Valdese

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Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 3:52pm
Puddingstone at the Old Rock School in Valdese

The Old Rock School in Valdese will host Puddingstone on March 16, beginning at 7 p.m. with a special appearance by the St. Joseph Irish Dancers.

Puddingstone formed first as a trio, consisting of percussion, hammered dulcimer, harp and flutes. Puddingstone meaning a conglomerate of many different stones, characterizes the numerous genres played by the group including, Americana, Celtic, folk, New Age, Flamenco, Renaissance and many more. Puddingstone has been described as the “fine wine of Celtic and folk music”. Combinations of ancient and acoustic instruments with electronic instruments are what give Puddingstone their signature sound.

The band consists of members David Abernethy, Mike Willis, Denise Easter-Yoder, Paul Holt, Suzanne Williams, and Patrick Crouch.

David, founder and producer of Puddingstone, received his early music training as a percussionist with the award winning Lenoir High School Band.

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Art sculpture class for kids

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Monday, December 10th, 2012, 2:49pm
Art sculpture class for kids

The Burke Arts Council is offering a 'clay sculpture' class for kids ages 6 through 13.

During the class, participants are taught how to hand-build and create a three-dimensional art form.

The class takes place at the Burke Arts Council, located at 115 East Meeting Street in Morganton, on Tuesday. It lasts from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Cost is $24 per class, and $16 for a second family member.

For more information about the class, call 828-433-7282.

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Holiday Gem & Mineral Show in Morganton

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Friday, November 9th, 2012, 10:50am
Holiday Gem & Mineral Show in Morganton

The 8th Annual Holiday Gem & Mineral Show is being held at Collett Street Recreational Center on Friday, from 10am-6pm. Rock, gem and mineral enthusiasts will be presented with a wide selection of lapidary supplies and specimens, while budding rock collectors can experience gem mining at an interactive booth. There are door prizes, as well.

For more information, call (828) 438-5250

Admission: $3 Adults, $2 Kids 12 & Under

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Experience "Letters Home"

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 2:15pm
Experience "Letters Home"

Just in time for Veterans Day, the City of Morganton is presenting "Letters Home", a story that brings to life letters written by soldiers.

The plays focuses on the experiences of the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is inspired by a New York Times article, and aims to demonstrate what it means to be patriotic.

You can see the play at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Call (828)433-7469 for more information.
 

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Christmas Made in the South kicks off this weekend

Submitted by Susan H.
Monday, October 15th, 2012, 4:00pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The 32nd Annual Christmas Made in the South opens this Friday.  Get a jump start on holiday shopping and browse aisle after aisle of treasures at this year's event.  We're focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople vibrant...come meet our wide array of vendors exhibiting their amazing art.

Appearing on WBTV at Noon today were Josh and Melissa Alward, a husband and wife team of blacksmiths.  They're the owners of Masons Forge, specializing in custom ornamental and functional ironwork.  View the video posted above and see a sample of their products.  Click here to check out their website!

Event Details
Dates:  October 19th - 21st
Hours:  10am to 6pm on Friday & Saturday; 11am to 5pm on Sunday
Admission:  $6 (Children 12 and younger get in free)
Venue:  Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

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New research on Brown Mountain Lights

Submitted by David Whisenant
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 7:17am
New research on Brown Mountain Lights

MORGANTON - New evidence about the Brown Mountain Lights has emerged in recent months, prompting local officials to host a second symposium on the natural phenomenon.

The symposium, titled "Brown Mountain Lights: What Does Our Government Really Know?" takes place Saturday, Nov. 3, at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (COMMA).

Following February's first symposium, well-known North Carolina photographer Charles Braswell Jr. has come forward with never-before-seen photos and video of the mysterious lights.

Braswell, a credentialed photographer for the NASA Space Shuttle program, will speak at the second symposium and unveil some of the most detailed photos ever captured.

The photos and video were shot in 2001, after years of occasionally observing the lights.

"When Charles showed me these photos, I was taken aback," said Burke County tourism director Ed Phillips, organizer of the symposiums. "People will definitely to want to see these and hear what Charles has to say about his encounters."

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