Watauga Arts Council
2006 Activities and Events

We’re excited about all the activities and opportunities which will be presented in 2006 and hope you’ll support them with your presence and your contributions. This list is just the beginning. Watch our newsletter and our website (www.watauga-arts.org) f or more activities and events as they emerge.

Jan. 5 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Jan. 6 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
Jan. 12 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Jan. 19 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Jan. 26 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Jan. 28 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre, 7-11 p.m.

Feb. 3 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
Feb. 9 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Feb. 16 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Feb. 23 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Feb. 25 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre, 7-11 p.m.

March 2 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
March 3 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
March 9 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
March 16 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
March 21 Touring Arts performance (Roger Day) for grades K—2 at Farthing, 9:30 a.m.
March 23 Touring Arts performance (Peking Acrobats) for grades 6—8 at Farthing, 9:30 a.m.
March 23 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
March 25 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre, 7-11 p.m.
March 30 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.

April 4 Touring Arts performances (Todd Wright) for grades 9—10 at Watauga High School, times TBD
April 6 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
April 7 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
April 11 Touring Arts performance (Marc Spiegel’s Einstein Alive!) for grades 3—5 at Farthing Auditorium, 9:30 a.m.
April 11 Community Senior Adult Performance of Marc Spiegel’s Einstein Alive! at Boone United Methodist Church – 12:00 noon.
April 13 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
April 20 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
April 22 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre, 7-11 p.m.
April 25 Touring Arts performances (Todd Wright) for grades 11—12 at Watauga High School, times TBD

May 4 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
May 5 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
May 11 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
May18 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
May 18 Wine-Tasting Benefit, Crestwood, 6 – 8 p.m.
May 20 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre, 7-11 p.m. CANCELLED
May 22—26 MAP residency for grades K—8 at Two Rivers Community School with Mickey McMasters (visual arts)
May 25 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.

June 1 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
June 2 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.-- Lost Ridge Band -- Bluegrass and original "rock-n-grass"
June 2 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
June 8 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
June 9 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Bluegrass 1101 -- Bluegrass with guitar and banjo
June 15 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
June 16 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Diana & the Vintage Boys -- Bluegrass
June 17 Jubilee Chorus Concert 7:30 pm
June 19—24 Summer Arts Camp, featuring Missoula Children’s Theatre (The Jungle Book), for children ages 6—15 at Watauga High School
June 22 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
June 23 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Randy & Debora Jean Sheets -- Old-time duet with guitar & banjo
June 25 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre 8 p.m. (Changed from June 24)
June 29 JAMBOREE at Jones House
June 30 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Jay Brown -- Solo Blues and Swing

** Fourth Annual Pig-Picking will be held in June – exact date TBA

July 6 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
July 7 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Southern Accent -- Bluegrass gospel
July 7 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
July 13 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
July 14 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Liz Harmon -- Bluegrass, Country and Pop
July 20 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
July 21 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Steve & Ruth Smith -- Celtic and Mountain Folk with guitar and dulcimer
July 23 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre, 8 p.m. (changed from July 22)
July 27 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
July 28 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Shannon Wurst & Friends -- Singer-songwriter with acoustic band

Aug. 3 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Aug. 4 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Jink & Diddle School of Scottish Fiddling (40+ fiddlers)
Aug. 4 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
Aug. 5 High Country Pig Roast and Hoedown
Aug. 10 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Aug. 11 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Echo Park -- Classic Rock-n-Roll
Aug. 17 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Aug. 18 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Elkville String Band -- Old-time string band
Aug. 20 ArtFull Palette (Revived), Rosen Concert Hall, Time TBA
Aug. 24 Jam at Jones House, 7-11 p.m.
Aug. 25 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Amantha Mill -- Community-oriented Bluegrass and Folk
Aug. 27 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre, 8 p.m. (changed from August 26)
Aug. 31 JAMBOREE at Jones House

Sept. 1 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Possum Jenkins -- Americana band (electric)
Sept. 1 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
Sept. 7 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Sept. 8 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Forget-Me-Nots -- Celtic, Classical and Traditional fiddle tunes
Sept. 9 25th Annual Barbershop Show – Rosen Concert Hall – 8 p.m
Sept. 14 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Sept. 15 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Forget-Me-Nots -- Celtic, Classical and Traditional fiddle tunes
Sept. 15 Wiseapple -- Progressive Bluegrass
Sept. 21 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Sept. 22 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Hope Massive -- Raggae
Sept. 23 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre 7-11
Sept. 28 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Sept. 29 Concert on the Lawn, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. -- Jon Davis and Kim France -- Acoustic duet with guitar & bass

Oct. 5 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Oct. 6: Gallery Reception
Oct. 10 Roger Day, who performs original children’s music, will perform for grades K—2 at Farthing Auditorium.
Oct. 12 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Oct. 12 & 17 Blowing Rock Stage Company will present Dairy Queen Days for Watauga High School’s 9th & 11th graders at the new Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock
Oct. 19 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Oct. 26 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Oct. 28 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre 7-11

Nov. 2 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Nov. 2 The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform for grades 6—8 at Farthing Auditorium
Nov. 3 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
Nov. 9 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Nov. 16 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Nov. 17: Ball in the House, a male a capella group, will perform for 10th & 12th graders at Watauga High School as well as conduct a master class with the WHS chorus
Nov. 25 Square Dance at Cove Creek 7-11p.m.
Nov. 27 Hobey Ford & Golden Rod Puppets will present Animalia for grades 3—5 at Rosen Concert Hall
Nov. 30 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.

Dec. 1 Gallery Reception at Jones House, 6:30—8 p.m.
Dec. 1 Appalachian Young People’s Theatre will present Scrooge & Marley: A Christmas Carol for 8th graders at Valborg Auditorium
Dec. 7 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Dec. 14 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Dec. 21 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.
Dec. 23 Square Dance at Powderhorn Theatre
Dec. 28 Jam at Jones House 7-11 p.m.