NEXT EVENT:  January 29, 2011 with Bob and Melody Thomason presenting.

The Thomason’s have been delighting audiences with their songs and stories of the Appalachian mountains for almost thirty years. Bob plays the mountain dulcimer, old time banjo and guitar, while Melody adds her wonderful clear voice to the music. Bob Thomason is an accomplished musician, storyteller and lecturer and has been making and playing fine Appalachian dulcimers since 1981. He’s performed at festivals and folk music gatherings all over the Southeast and held dulcimer building workshops from Maine to Florida.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SONGS & STORIES

1.  Are tickets required?  The event is free and no tickets required because the auditorium seats around 700.  There will be a free will offering to cover rent of the space, sound engineer, and other costs.

2.  Will my GPS know the way to this Performing Arts Center?  Just in case the all-knowing voice fails, coming north into Blue Ridge on Highway 515, turn right at first traffic light (the intersection where you see June Walker Chevrolet).  Very soon on that road you will see the sign for Fannin County High School on your right, turn there and you will see the Performing Arts Center on your left.  Turn left at the top of the hill and there will be plenty of parking in front of the Center.

3.  Where should we eat and spend the night?  There are too many great restaurants to list here and likewise many B & B’s, hotels, and cabins to rent for the weekend.  We suggest calling the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce 706-632-5680 or getting on their website www.blueridgemountains.com to choose where to stay and eat.