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Thursday, August 20, 2015

An Appalachian Evening Summer Concerts Series Features The Henhouse Prowlers

August 22, 2015 An Appalachian Evening - The Henhouse Prowlers This annual summer concert series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists — quality entertainment for the entire family. Rich in cultural heritage, An Appalachian Evening continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium.

The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center is located at 121 School House Road in Robbinsville NC

Monday, March 17, 2014

Season and Individual Tickets Now On Sale for the 2014 ‘An Appalachian Evening’ Concert Series

Again this year, An Appalachian Evening, the summer concert series at The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, is presenting a crowd-pleasing lineup of bluegrass, blues, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists.

The series begins on June 28 with the return of the ever-popular Kruger Brothers. Also returning are crowd favorites The Snyder Family and Balsam Range. And on Saturday, August 16, blues great Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues will perform. The Concert Series continues through September 6, 2014.

ST PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL: Buy at least two tickets on St. Patrick's Day and you could be the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to an additional concert of your choice. Also, purchasers of two season tickets could win two free dinners with the band of your choice. Get tickets HERE.

Make it a 'Dinner and Concert' Evening. The Schoolhouse Cafe serves meals, snacks and beverages from 6-7:30 PM prior to each Saturday evening concert. The Cafe remains open for snacks and beverages through intermission. The menu will vary each week. No food or drink allowed in the auditorium.

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