Send your non-profit event information to:
planner@yadkinvalleyliving.com
The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce holds their monthly membership meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Broyhill Office Suites, 3540 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, from 11:30am to 1pm. a buffet lunch is served by "featured restaurant owner Members". The cost for lunch is $8.00 per person. For more information, call Suzanne Marshall at the Chamber office (336) 970-5100. Or visit their website at www.lewisville-clemmons.com. Prospective members are welcome to attend.
Ramble to Rowan County to tour the new Wright Brothers Exhibit at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer. “The World Aloft—1908: The Year the Airplane Went Public.” Admission is free. To celebrate the 106th anniversary of the first flight, there is a fullsize replica of the Wright Flyer plus displays of period artifacts belonging to the brothers. Only 5 minutes off I-85, at Exit 79 in Spencer, call 704-636-2889 for more information.
 There is a new museum on the block! The 1859 Wilson Fulton House has been under restoration by the Stokes County Historical Society for several years but is now open to the public by appointment for group tours and special events. Admission is free to the Museum of Stokes County History, though donations are appreciated. It is a period house, completely filled with artifacts and furnishings native to Stokes County. Located in Danbury, sitting tall overlooking the highway, you can’t miss it, call: 336-593-9407 to leave a message.
March
"The Early Days of Hanging Rock State Park To The Present," a program by Park Superintendent, Dave Cook on Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Danbury Public Library. Mr. Cook will speak about the construction of the park, from 1935-1942, by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the addition of other facilities during the intervening years up to 2010. Several former employees of the park, from the 1940's through the 1980's, will be present to comment on their experiences during the development of the park. Sponsored by the Stokes County Historical Society, the program is open to the general public. There is no charge.
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History announces the March 13 opening of the exhibit entitled New Harmonies. Guaranteed to appeal to music lovers across the Yadkin Valley, this is the inaugural venue for this Smithsonian traveling exhibit designed through Museums on Main Street. New Harmonies is an exhibit about the roots of musical heritage with the likes of Tommy Jarrell, Donna Fargo, and Merry-Go-Round, the second oldest continuous musical radio show. After closing at Mount Airy on April 24, the exhibit will go to six other venues across NC. Free and open to the
public.Call the museum for details 336-786-4478.
March 13 “Death by Chocolate,” mystery production in Winter Dessert Series, Stokes Arts Council, performance at Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, King. Tickets: 336-593-8159.
March 14 When Irish Eyes are Smilin,’
2 to 4, Free, St.Patrick’s event with stories, poems, music, refreshments, Gertrude Smith House, Mount Airy,
800-576-0231.
March 20 - Cause for Paws dinner and silent auction benefit to support the rescue of abandoned cats and dogs in Davie County, Hillsdale United Methodist Church, Advance. Dinner at 6:30, $25, Humane Society of Davie County, POB 153, Mocksville, 27028
or 336-751-5214.
APRIL
APRIL 9th & 16th –A 200th Birthday Celebration of
Chopin and Robert Schumann
April 9, 8p, Free, Hanes Auditorium, Salem Fine Arts Center, pianist Barbara Lister-Sink, violinist Joseph Genualdi, cellist Evan Richey perform.
April 16, 7:30p, Free, Shirley Recital Hall, Salem Fine Arts Center, student recital of Chopin’s works. Salem College 336-721-2600, Winston-Salem.
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5th Annual Yadkin Valley Bluegrass Convention
Held annually on the third Saturday of April, the Yadkin Arts Council is pleased to present the 25th Annual Yadkin Valley Bluegrass Convention on April 17. The event celebrates a milestone of 25 consecutive years of fiddling in Yadkinville at Yadkinville Elementary School for the best local and regional bluegrass talent since 1985. Master of Ceremonies is Harold Mitchell, Galax, VA.
Robert Steelman, event coordinator, IBMA member, enthusiastically announced the increase of prize monies to $3,000. “This convention has one of the largest purses available from a “one-night” convention,” says Robert. Gates open at 3p; registration is 4 to 6p. Competition start time is 6p. Awards go to the top five bands, three vocal groups, top three junior AND senior individual categories as well as the Special Judges’ award for outstanding performance.
Yadkinville Rotary Club will supply concessions. Admission: A/$10; kids 10 and under are FREE. Area motels, B&Bs,
and a campground are all under 14 miles away from the venue. For details call Yadkin County Chamber:
336-679-2200.
For additional event information call Yadkin County Arts Council:
336-679-2941. Be sure to check yadkingrass.com for updates, rules,
regulations, and a pre-registration form or contact Robert Steelman, info@yadkingrass.com
Don’t miss a good show for music fans every where!
yadkingrass.com
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April 18, Music Students Showcase, 2 to 4, Free, Gertrude Smith House, Mount Airy, 800-576-0231.
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13th Annual Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium, April 23-25, sponsored by the Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78, United Daughters of the Confederacy. The event begins on Friday with Fiendship Banquet, lecture, music, recognition of veterans and door prizes. Also on Friday evening, author and POW descendant Robert Eberly of SC will focus on the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Pennsylvania Monument at the Salisbury National Cemetery and those in whose honor it was erected. On Saturday at Catawba College scheduled speakers are Charles Cooke, M.D. of VA, a guard descendant and Civil War Medical Historian who will speak about Gen. George Stoneman and his troops’ invasion of Salisbury in April, 1865. Stoneman’s Raid is the subject of Harley’s new book. Bill Marley, also from VA, a guard descendant, will present a history of the 68th Troops which for a time served as guards at the Prison. Mark Pearce of Canada will share information of his ancestor, a Salisbury POW survivor, who served in the 2nd NY MR. Author Lonnie Speer of NC will discuss the daily activities of prisoners at the Salisbury military prison. Public and reenactors are invited to the 10a. Sunday Memorial Service for guards at Old Lutheran Cemetery and 11a. service for prisoners at the Salisbury National Cemetery. A special service will be conducted at the Pennsylvania Monument. Registration is $65/person until March 31 and $75 after. There will be a $15 charge for refunds after April 13 and no refunds after April 19. The symposium is open to anyone interested in the history of the Salisbury Prison.
For information: 704-637-6411, southpaws@salisbury.net. Registrants should make checks payable to Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78, UDC and mail to Chairman Sue Curtis at P.O.B. 5093, Salisbury, NC 28147-0088.
MAY
Multi-day Wine, Art & Music Celebration Debuts Weekend of May 1st
Wine appreciation, fine art, music, food and tours of Mount Airy and its wineries make for the unique experience of the inaugural Budbreak Wine Festival May 1—the first wine festival of the NC wine festival season. The Mount Airy Downtown Business Association and the Mount Airy Rotary Club have pooled their initiative with the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce and the NC Department of Tourism to announce the Budbreak Wine Festival. Rotary proceeds for this event will be given to the Eradicate Polio Campaign sponsored by the Rotary Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Fund of Surry.
Fill your day with wine education, appreciation and tasting of 25 top wineries; regional fine art exhibits, sales and judging; music from jazz, bluegrass and popular tunes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s; and samplings from food vendors the likes of Elliott’s, 13 Bones, Aunt Beas provide varied fun for everyone.
Activities actually begin Wednesday, April 28, with self-guided tours of area wineries and “Mayberry USA,” hometown of Andy Griffith. Thursday evening choices offer wine dinners at Twenty-One and Main, (Elkin), highlighting McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks; and Cross Creek Country Club, (Mount Airy), presenting wines from Old North State and Round Peak Vineyards. The Friday evening wine dinner is at The Harvest Grill, (Dobson), featuring Shelton wines...all with chef inspired entrees.
Friday provides more touring opportunities, the wine judging contest spearheaded by Assistant Dean Pierre-Louis Teissedre of the College of Enology from the University of Bordeaux in France and the VIP dinner with the wine judges at 308 Bistro in Downtown Mount Airy.
The actual Budbreak Wine Festival is Saturday, May 1, from 11a to 6p. Brannock and Hiatt will fill its front store windows with large screen televisions for viewing the Kentucky Derby race at 6p so ladies, wear your most presumptuous bonnets! Representatives from Surry Community College’s two-year viticulture and enology program will be on hand to discuss all aspects of the wine industry plus all the art, music and food to please the soul.
Make your reservations for the wine dinners and the VIP dinner. Tickets are $20 at the gate, $15 in advance, and $10 for general admission.
To learn more about the festival contact:
Brandt Scholz, Mount Airy Downtown Business Association
at 336-786-1100, brandt@mt.airyjewelers.com or
Bob Meinecke, Mount Airy Rotary
at 336-719-2345, bob@libertybusinesspartners.com
or visit budbreakfestival.com
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You are invited to the 8th annual
Jonesville Jubilee
Crafts, food, and fun for the entire family
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Lila Swaim Memorial Park • Jonesville, NC
“Heart of the Yadkin Valley”
A Celebration of Heritage & History
See Revolutionary & Civil War Re-enactors
Skydivers landing in the Park
Reunite with Classmates from Old JHS
Hear Live Music & Song
Participate in Sock Hopping
& Square Dancing
Observe Old Cars, Artistic Displays
Exhibits of Local History & Genealogy
in the YV Sr. Center
and enjoy the 2nd annual “Yadkin Valley’s Got Talent” Show
Also on May 1, See student writers of historical essays receive their cash awards
Tour the Historic Mathis House on The Yadkin Circa 1890
Help Jonesville plan for its 200th birthday celebration in 2011
Bring a yard chair, see old friends, tickle your memories. Admission is FREE.
Come on,You’ll be glad you did!
For more information call: 336-428-216
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Mayfest:May 7-8-9. Downtown Pilot Mountain,NC. Art/ Crafts,
food,entertainment, kiddie rides.FREE.Fri:11-9,Sat:9-9,Sun:1-6.
Presented by Pilot Mtn. Civic Club. Info: 336-429-37657.
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 9th Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
For 51 Saturdays a year, wine producers in the Yadkin Valley tend vines, harvest grapes, craft and bottle wine and greet visitors to their tasting rooms. On the third Saturday of every May, they gather the fruits of their labors at Elkin Municipal Park for the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival. This year the festival will be held May 15 from 11a to 6p. The festival is sponsored by the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce and presented by Yadkin Valley Bank.
According to Laurette Leagon, president of the Yadkin Valley Chamber, “Everyone is encouraged to come enjoy a fun-filled family day that includes the opportunity to taste a wide variety of Yadkin Valley wines, music by “Natty Boh Duo” at noon, “Mixed Emotions” at 3:00, food, grape stomp, vendor and artisan crafts.”
Admission to the grounds is free. Those adults who taste, purchase or consume wine are required to have wristbands (positive photo identification must be checked in advance).
Advance tickets are available now through the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce, by phone: 336-526-1111 or via the festival website at www.yvwf.com, where you will find a print-and-mail or print-and-fax form and at customer service desks of Lowes Foods throughout the region in March. Advance purchase tickets are $16, gate tickets are $20. No pets or coolers are permitted on the grounds.
Parking is available-$5 fee supporting the Elkin Rescue Squad. A $5 all-day shuttle bus service is available from the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Elk Inn in Elkin, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, Days Inn and Roses Motel in Jonesville.
For more information call 1-877-SAVOR YV or www.YadkinValley.org |
