Monthly Calendar of Events in Bryson City and the
Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

When Easton broke on the scene in 2009 with two, No. 1 singles, "A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It," the country music world was put on notice. He became the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two consecutive singles reach No. 1. Billboard named Easton the Top New Country Artist of 2010. More info

LBT has a solid 13-year career during which they've sold 1.5 million records, racked up multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM nominations, and crafted Top 10 country hits ("Boondocks" and "Bring It On Home" from their platinum 2005 album The Road to Here, and "Little White Church" from their acclaimed 2010 release, The Reason Why). More info

Come experience  the sounds of local musicians as they demonstrate their talents. Have a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - and want to play, please come! Larry Barnett of Grandpa's Music in Bryson City facilitates the jams. Want additional information about this or other programs offered at the Marianna Black Library, please click here or call 828-488-2382.

7:00 - 8:00 pm - free concert. Followed by 8:00 - 9:00 pm open jam. Chloe, Ariel, and Meredith blend sweet harmonies with raging Old Time fiddle tunes to take "girl band" to a different level. Using various combinations of fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass, Chloe, Ariel, and Meredith each contribute a different style to create music meant for dancing and listening. More info

These seven performances are presented by Swain County High Arts programs which include band, chous, etc. The musical, "Annie," first played on Broadway in 1976 and is based on the comic, "Little Orphan Annie," which came about in 1922. General admission for all the performaces is $10 for adults and $5 for Senior Citizens, Students and Children, and for children under 12 is $3. www.swain.k12.nc.us/cfta ; Phone: (828)-488-7843

Enjoy see how people in the past were able to grind up gain and other food products to use them in the food.

Walk down to the farm for a glimpse into the past. Self-guiding tour that are always avaible and some days you may find demonstrations such as blacksmiths, hearth cooking, gardening, or weaving taking place.

With the warmer than usual winter it will be time to wet a hook early for some championship bass action on Fontana Lake. This year's purse is is $5,000 with first place garnering $2,000 in prize money and $1,000 for 2nd place. Prize money will also be awarded for third through eight places and $100 each for the biggest small mouth and  large mouth bass. Fontana Village Marina will be hosting the event on their docks located at the west end of Fontana Lake.

For more information contact Fontana Village at 828-498-2129 or visit www.fontanavillage.com

Based on the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina on PBS KIDS, Angelina Ballerina the Musical is a family-friendly show that will have the entire audience dancing in the aisles. Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki, and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy. More info

Come experience  the sounds of local musicians as they demonstrate their talents. Have a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - and want to play, please come! Larry Barnett of Grandpa's Music in Bryson City facilitates the jams. Want additional information about this or other programs offered at the Marianna Black Library, please click here or call 828-488-2382.

Join us as we celebrate the release of one of our most popular brews, Trail Magic, with live music and more.

For more information: 828-488-2337, www.nantahalabrewing.com

USA Today raves, "Rucker has made a fine-sounding country album, full of singable choruses, bittersweet fiddle and steel, and guitars with bottomless twang," and Rolling Stone said, “On his Nashville debut, Rucker's rich baritone, sentimental ballads and bright hooks made him the most successful African-American country singer since Charley Pride. More info

A hiker weekend that that is full of activities that people from many different ages can enjoy. Some activities include Corn Hole Competition, free disc golf lessons, and many other activities that everyone can enjoy.

Free. Hunts by age group, bonnet contests, visit with the Easter Bunny, deviled egg contest, punch and Easter cupcakes. "Peeps in the Creek" duck race open to adults and children for $1 per chance. Prizes will be awarded for the first duck across the finish line in both adult and youth categories. More info

After a steady rise into the front ranks of the country music world, Blake Shelton has emerged as an across-the-board superstar. For longtime fans, that journey has been one of the most compelling and gratifying show business stories of recent years. More info

Top slalom paddlers compete in this American Classic on the Nantahala Falls course in preparation for the USA Canoe/Kayak Team Trials. Sponsored by the Nantahala Racing Club. More info

The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group, began singing over 30 years ago and currently features vocalists Lily Isaacs, Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman. They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active members on the Gaither Homecoming Concert Series and travel throughout the year internationally and across the United States, including a recent performance at Carnegie Hall which received a standing ovation. More info

With her unmistakable blend of soul, hip-hop, jazz and classical music, Alicia Keys has won nine Grammy Awards, eleven Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, three World Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two MTV Europe Awards, three NAACP Awards, two Nickelodeon Teen Choice Awards, one BET Award, six Soul Train Music Awards, one Soul Train Lady of Soul Award, one People’s Choice Award, and one My VH1 Award. More info

$5 entry fee and $10,000 in tagged fish in the rivers on the Cherokee Reservation (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch and release waters) Hundreds of specially tagged fish will be stocked in the Cherokee public fishing waters. When a tagged fish is caught it can be redeemed for cash prizes ranging from $20 to $500 based on the color of the tag. Redemption location and times to be announced. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. More info

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad welcomes back The PEANUTS™ Easter Beagle Express! Trains will depart the historic Bryson City depot and travel along the Tuckasegee River into the quaint town of Dillsboro North Carolina for the 1 ½ hour layover.

Passengers will join Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown and our Easter Bunnies for old fashioned Easter fun! Festivities include an on-going Easter egg hunt, crafts, coloring sheets, temporary tattoos, and snacks with Snoopy and more. More info

In early 1965 the Lovin' Spoonful began to record and perform some of the songs that would dominate the charts and establish them among the greats of the mid-sixties era. They gave us such hits as "Do You Believe in Magic," "Daydream," "You Didn't Have to be So Nice," "Nashville Cats" and "Summer in the City." In 2000, they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. More info

Join a Ranger for a cup of coffee and find out what's happening in the Park! Coffee Provided. Bring a cup if you have one.

Come at 10 am to make a hat or bring your own. Registration starts at 11 am. Parade starts at 2 pm. Prizes galore - even for pets. Antique cars, Meet the Easter Bunny. More info