Saturday, February 4
CODY SHULER AND PINE MOUNTAIN RAILROAD
Swain County Center for the Performing Arts

7-9 pm. This FREE Bluegrass benefit, "Giving Hope," is for The Hope Chest located in Asheville, which helps women with cancer in 22 Western North Carolina counties who have no insurance or insufficient insurance to cover the cost of treatment. Organized by Linda Wike, the public is cordially invited. Swain County High School. Everett Street north of Bryson City, approx. 1 mile.

Tuesday, February 7
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

When the very rambunctious Max announces that he is the wildest beast to have ever lived, the moon beams of a magical night take him across the sea to the island of the Wild Things where his bravery is put to the test. Based on the award-winning children's book, "Where The Wild Things Are" will take the audience on a wonderful journey of imagination and excitement. A theatrical experience created especially for our younger viewers, but sure to be enjoyed by an audience of any age. Approximately 60 minutes in length. Presented by the Overlook Theatre Company.

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Sunday, February 12
LOIS HORNBOSTEL & EHUKAI TEVES
Swain County Center for the Performing Arts

3-4:30 pm. Free concert with reception following. Two of the country's finest players of the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer performing a concert featuring dulcimer, ukulele and the interesting Chapman Stick guitar in original songs and a variety of music styles from Appalachian roots to classical, Celtic music to traditional Hawaiian.
     Meet the musicians after the performance. Most of the permanent collection of Swain County Center for the Arts will be on exhibit. Swain County High School. Everett Street north of Bryson City, approx. 1 mile.

Tuesday, February 14
THE LETTERMEN
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Take a trip down lover's lane with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day as you enjoy the romantic styling of The Lettermen. With 18 Gold Albums and scores of top singles, including their first hit "The Way You Look Tonight," The Lettermen's popularity has endured the test of time celebrating over 100,000 sold-out performances. Look forward to many of your favorite hits, including "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" and "I Only Have Eyes for You." The Lettermen have been creating musical memories for 50 years and will help you make a memory of your own this Valentine's Day.

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Saturday, February 18
JOHN TARTAGLIA'S IMAGINOCEAN
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

This one-of-a-kind black light puppet show is a magical undersea adventure for children of all ages. Created by John Tartaglia, a Tony Award nominee and master puppeteer, this glow-in-the-dark musical is set in the depths of the ocean and follows the adventures of a group of fish friends who uncover a map that leads them to discover the treasure of each other's friendship.

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Saturday, February 25
SAMMY CORTINO
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Magic's Royal Duke, Sammy Cortino, is sure to amaze and inspire audiences through mind-bending stagecraft and illusion. Accompanied by his graceful Leading Lady, Lyndsay Thomas of Kent, he shares with audiences magic's rich history by showcasing the art's masters and presenting classic illusions like Houdini's Metamorphosis or the renowned Gamolo Stage Levitation. By incorporating drama, dance, music, and comedy, This up-and-coming illusionist is sure to provide a show you'll never forget!

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Saturday, February 25
SARA EVANS
Harrah's Cherokee Event Center

Since emerging in the late 1990s, Sara Evans has made five #1 Country hits and Gold & Platinum-certified albums by the RIAA. Her 2000 album, Born to Fly was certified Double-Platinum. During Evans' 2010 fan club party on June 10, 2010, she debuted the first single from her sixth studio album, Stronger, which was released on March 8, 2011 and hit #1 in May 2011. The video for "A Little Bit Stronger" hit #1 on the GAC top 20 country video countdown on May 20, 2011.

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Saturday, March 3
ALICE TAN RIDLEY
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

From New York subway singer to America's Got Talent finalist, Alice Tan Ridley's passion for music has enabled her to entertain audiences since the age of three. With over 3 million hits on multiple YouTube videos, Alice's soulful blend of gospel and R&B has made her a crosscountry sensation. In 2002, she won the FOX talent contest "30 Seconds to Fame." Her rare combination of raw power, charm, and spirituality will make her one performer you don't want to miss.

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Saturday, March 3
DIANA ROSS
Harrah's Cherokee Event Center

Diana Ross has proven herself the consummate music artist as well as one of the most iconic female singers of all time. Begininng as lead singer of the world renowned singning group, The Supremes, and as a solo performer Ms. Ross achieved the unprecedented feat of twelve number one singles in the USA. As a solo artist for more than three decades she has continued to produce an endless stream of chart singles and sell-out tours.

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Friday, March 9
AARON TIPPIN, JOE DIFFIE & SAMMY KERSHAW
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Aaron Tippin has crusaded for the working man and woman since he ripped country music wide open with his uncompromising single "You've Got To Stand For Something." Since Joe Diffie f irst topped the charts in 1990 with "Home", he has remained on a steady course, staying true to his Oklahoma roots and delivering hit after hit totaling twelve #1's, twenty top 10's and four gold and platinum albums. Sammy Kershaw's platinum albums were propelled into the record books by hits such as "She Don't Know She's Beautiful" and "I Can't Reach Her Anymore".

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Thursday - Suncay, March 22 - 25
LAMB OF GOD - A MUSICAL
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

A dramatic telling of the life of Jesus Christ told from the viewpoint of the Prophets who announced His birth, the followers who walked with Him, and the enemies that condemned Him to die. Lamb of God proclaims the great message of love, hope, faith, grace, and the gift of salvation. A wonderful way to begin the Easter Holiday. Presented by the Overlook Theatre Company.

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Friday, March 30
THE MOODY BLUES
Harrah's Cherokee Event Center

Regarded as one of the most innovative and successful rock bands in music history, The Moody Blues are musical leaders who can claim to have a following of mass proportions worldwide spanning the 60's through the 90's! With #1 hits that span the decades, you are sure to have a favorite hit like "Nights in White Satin", "Tuesday Afternoon" or many more!

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Friday, March 30
THE CHRISTIAN CLASSIC TOUR
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Four legendary Christian artists unite together for an evening of praise, celebration, and worship. Together, Steve Green, Twila Paris, Wayne Watson, and Michael Card have spent over 25 years producing Contemporary Christian music, earning dozens of Dove Awards, and sharing their stories with audiences everywhere. Stand amazed by the power of their testimonies, feel the Spirit through the lyrics of their songs, and find inspiration in the commitment to their ministries.

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Sunday, April 1
VEGGIETALES LIVE! GOD MADE YOU SPECIAL
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

There are a limited number of $25 VIP tickets available. Each VIP ticket includes a character meet and greet. Come join Bob, Larry and the whole VeggieTales crew for the show that brings the best of the best, the most classic of the classic and the absolute silliest of the silly in songs, dance and fun. A high energy song and dance spectacular, this show will have fans singing along, dancing in the aisles and smiling so hard their teeth ache! Fan favorites include classic silly songs like His Cheeseburger, I Love My Lips, The Hairbrush Song and many more.

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Friday, April 13
THEORY OF A DEADMAN / POP EVIL
Harrah's Cherokee Event Center

Theory of a Deadman: The platinum-selling Vancouver quartet builds hooks around hard rocking stories of good times, bad times and everything in between. "Hurricane" stirs up a storm of emotions over an orchestral hum of guitars and massive chorus.

Pop Evil: With Lipstick On The Mirror (Universal Republic/Pazzo Music), the Grand Rapids quintet revs up rock n' roll. Pop Evil push out a propulsive combination of epic guitar leads, massive sing-a-longs and bombastic beats on songs like "Breathe" and "100 in a 55."

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Saturday, April 14
JEFF FOXWORTHY: A COMEDY BENEFIT FOR AFRICA
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Jeff's heart is as big as his talent. Jeff has traveled to Kenya with Compassion International where he and his family sponsor several children through Compassion's ministry. They have also joined with Compassion to build an orphanage in a Nairobi slum. Compassion aims to reduce waterborne diseases, which kill more young children than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined.

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Friday, April 20
BILL PIKNEY'S ORIGINAL DRIFTERS & THE CRYSTALS
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

In 1988 the Rock Hall inducted originals Bill Pinkney, Clyde McPhatter, and Gerhart Thrasher, along with subsequent members Ben E. King, Charlie Thomas, Rudy Lewis, and Johnny Moore - the seven significant contributors to The Drifters' legacy.

The Crystals' first recording, "There's No Other (Like My Baby)" was also their first hit which catapulted them straight to successful recordings with five more Top Ten records.

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Friday, April 27
JUAN SIDDI FLAMENCO THEATRE COMPANY
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

he controlled power, thundering footwork, and blood boiling music of Juan Siddi Flamenco distills centuries of tradition into an unforgettable evening of spectacular dance. The creative movement of the company led by lead dancer Juan Flamenco, unveils onto the stage a fiery, nuanced, dynamic of charismatic choreography full of explosive precision.

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Thursday, May 3
HOTEL CALIFORNIA - A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

For more than two decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has touched the hearts of fans all over the world, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of the Eagles. So join us now on a trip down a dark desert highway, feel the cool wind in your hair, and experience Grammy award winning sounds.

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Saturday, May 5
TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Grab your family and friends and join us for an evening of food and fun. At the Taste of Home Cooking School, you will learn 10 new receipes and cooking tips and techniques you can use to become a star in your own kitchen! Each attendee will receive a valuable gift bag filled with free products, coupons and Taste of Home magazines. Plus, you will have the chance to win one of many valuable door prizes.

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Friday, May 11
TENTH AVENUE NORTH
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Rarely has a new band delivered an album with more emotional punch than Tenth Avenue North's 2008 debut Over and Underneath. Musically inventive and lyrically compelling, the collection helped earn the band the New Artist of the Year accolade at the 2009 Dove Awards.

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Friday, May 18
RESTLESS HEART AND LITTLE TEXAS
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Including hits such as "I'll Still Be Loving You" and "When She Cries" the songs of Restless Heart are driven by the musical force which brought them together over 25 years ago.

The timeless music generated by Little Texas such as "God Blessed Texas" and "What Might Have Been" have been featured on hundreds of television programs and radio stations across the U.S.A. Celebrating 20 years of Rockin' Country.

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Saturday, May 26
ALLSTAR WEEKEND
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Since the release of their 2010 debut album, "Suddenly Yours," Allstar Weekend emerged as one of the most promising young bands around. Wait until fans hear "All the Way," their new Hollywood Records album. In its 12 tracks, Allstar Weekend not only steps up their game as musicians, they reveal themselves as mature pop storytellers.

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Saturday, June 2
BOOGERTOWN GAP
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Named after an actual place in the Smoky Mountains, this duo string band specializes in the music that was played and sung by early pioneers and settlers of the Southern Appalachian mountains.

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Saturday, June 9
THE BARN CATS
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. The Barn Cats play old country music from the rural south of long ago. Old time music, country blues, bluegrass and even a little honkytonk are the sounds that these boys provide when they get together. Drawing from a deep well of music and performed with a profound love and appreciation of the various forms of southern music The Barn Cats play from the heart.

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Saturday, June 16
JUNIPER
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Includes such diverse styles as traditional Celtic and old-time Americana tunes, haunting airs and waltzes, and bluesy-jazzy original songs. Sprinkle in some fiery rhythms and compelling vocals and you have the unique sound which transports Juniper's fans to an ancient time with jigs, reels & airs then brings them back with their original alternative folk compositions.

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Saturday, June 23
MOUNTAIN DEW-ET
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. The name says it all - country duo singing old-time acoustic music including some Patsy Cline.

Saturday, June 30
to be announced
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm.

Saturday, July 7
THE WILD HOG BAND
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. The Wild Hog Band is based in Cashiers, NC and has been entertaining audiences throughout the southeast for over twenty years, since forming in Clemson, SC in the mid-80's. A bluegrass band with a contemporary sound, they play and sing a variety of music, remembering traditional roots while exploring new horizons.

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Saturday, July 14
THE JOSH FIELDS BAND
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Blending Southern Rock, classic and contemporary country and bluegrass leanings to make a sound all their own. With tight three part harmonies and high energy live shows, the Josh Fields Band prides itself on being one of a kind.

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Saturday, July 21
JAKLEG
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Jakleg plays an Appalachian-influenced version of Southern Rock & Roll. Mountain born and raised band members Mike, Scot, Darrell, and Allen play a mixture of rock and roll, rock-a-billy, hard-driving blues, rock ballads, and some other stuff that's just not real easy to pigeon-hole. For Music in the Mountains Jakleg will be performing a toned down acoustic style.

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Saturday, July 21
ULTIMATE ELVIS CONTEST
Harrah's Cherokee Event Center

Elvis is in the building once again as we host the 5th annual Ultimate Elvis Contest at Harrah's Cherokee. An internationally sanctioned contest licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises where 16 Elvis Tribute Artists will compete for prize money and 1 of 24 spots in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Graceland. Preliminary rounds will take place in the Entertainment Lounge on July 19 & 20. The top 5 Elvis Tribute Artists will then move on to compete in the main event with a live band on Saturday, July 21.

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Saturday, July 28
THE ELDERLY BROTHERS
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. A wide range of music from the fifties, sixties and seventies from these Sylva musicians.

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Saturday, August 4
NATALIE GRANT
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

This declaration from Christian singer/songwriter Natalie Grant represents the heartbeat of her newest musical offering, Love Revolution. A powerhouse vocalist, heart-gripping songwriter and charismatic performer, Grant returns to the music marketplace with an unshakeable determination to remind us of the simple significance of love and the revolutionary power that it carries.

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Saturday, August 4
THE RYE HOLLER BOYS
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Bluegrass and gospel by local Bryson City boys. Songs inspired by older bluegrass traditions as well as newer sounds.

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Saturday, August 11
LARRY BARNETT & FRIENDS
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Traditional old-time and bluegrass music. Larry Barnett of Grandpa's Music has been a staple of the music scene in Bryson City for over a decade. He plays a variety of instruments including guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and squeeze box and was a co-founder of the Sawmill Creek Porch Band. The friends are Push McCann, on guitar, and Sarah Ogletree, a talented young fiddler with a beautiful singing voice.

Saturday, August 18
LIZ NANCE
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Liz Nance is an american folk singer, songwriter and musican playing acoustic guitar and banjo, living in Swain County.

Saturday, August 25
BLUE (JARED SMITH)
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm.

Saturday, September 1
THE CARIBBEAN COWBOYS
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. The Caribbean Cowboys Band will provide you with a wide variety of music from Jimmy Buffett to the best of classic rock along with the Caribbean Cowboys originals! Their original tunes bring you an island-sound consisting of reggae, calypso, and good old rock 'n roll.

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Saturday, September 8
SMOKY MOUNTAIN MELODIES
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Classic country and gospel  music performed in an acoustic setting. The Smoky Mountain Melodies consist of Ron and Julia Thompson and Ron Smith. Ron Thompson plays rhythm guitar and Ron Smith plays lead slide electric guitar, dobro and banjo. Julia does most of the lead singing with Ron T helping out once in a while.

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Saturday, September 15
THE HEAVEN SEEKERS
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Award-winning southern gospel duo from Chattanooga TN.

Saturday, September 22
THE RIB TIPS
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Acoustic blues and rockabilly music played on fiddle, washboard, guitar, and washtub bass.

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Saturday, September 29
AVELINA
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Avelina is made up of musicians from a variety of backgrounds and influences, from southern rock to post-metal, bluegrass, country, AAA and gospel.

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Saturday, October 6
CAROLINA BLUEGRASS BOYS
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. Authentic bluegrass music with a hard driving sound that reflects the traditions of the mountains.

Saturday, October 13
to be announced
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm.

Saturday, October 20
to be announced
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm.

Saturday, October 27
CHRIS MONTEITH AS "ELVIS"
Bryson City Train Depot

Free concert, 6:30 - 8 pm. If you are an Elvis fan you will find no one who will look or sound more like the King himself than Chris Monteith. Although Monteith bears an uncanny resemblance to the young Elvis, he goes for the King's fashion flair of the 1970's and keeps an ample supply of scarves for tossing into the audience or wrapping around the napes of fans seeking a souvenir.

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