The Sound of Music at Tryon Fine Arts Center

Don't miss the warmth, charm and delightful music of this classic story.  The Sound of Music is a Tryon Little Theatre production.  Tickets go on sale Feb. 5 at 10am-1pm, Mon-Sat at the TLT Workshop, 516 S. Trade St. Tryon, NC 28782   (828) 859-2466 www.tltinfo.org.  Adults $20 Students 18 and under $10.

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Dedication of Nina Simone Bronze Statue

Join us in downtown Tryon for a celebration of the life of the famed High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, on what would have been her 77th birthday.  Simone was born in Tryon where the development of her extraordinary musical talent was supported by her mother and members of the community. 

The celebration includes the dedication of an eight-foot, bronze-cast sculpture by Philadelphia artist Zenos Frudakis plus a concert with music by local and international performers.  The concert will be held at Polk County High School beginning at 4:00 pm.  Admission is by donation.  Click here for concert details.

Directions to Nina Simone Plaza

I-26 to exit 67 - Highway 108 Columbus/Tryon.  Travel west on Hwy 108 for approximately 4 miles into downtown Tryon.  The park is across the street from Upstairs Artspace.

For more information contact the Eunice Waymon-Nina Simone Memorial Project at 828-859-6484.

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Tribute to Nina Simone at Polk County High School

A special musical tribute to Nina Simone is scheduled immediately following the dedication of a bronze statue in her honor in downtown Tryon at The Nina Simone Plaza, 54 N. Trade St.  (Click here for details.) Pam Stone will be the MC.  Donations at the door.

Performers will include:

• Simone
• Stephen Marley
• David Nathan
• Kwame Dawes
• Cathy Smith Bowers
• Polk County High School Cadets
• Daryle Ryce
• Jim Peterman

Pam Stone will be the MC.  Donations at the door.

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Astronomy Program at FENCE

Come to Hawk's Ridge behind the FENCE Center and gaze up at the evening sky to see Venus at its brightest.  This event begins at sunset and is free to the public.  Call FENCE at 828-859-9021 for more information.

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The Purple Onion's Sunday Concert Series

Beaucoup Blue is the Americana Philadelphia based duo of David and Adrian Mowry. Father and son have been performing their roots based music nationally and internationally as a duo, quartet and on occasion quintet. Bridging many gaps in American music, their soulful traditional and contemporary styles mesh into an innovative and authentic sound. Although blues is a staple in their repertoire, they base their love in music from Folk, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Country and Bluegrass. All these interests and influences come out in their original song-writing in a unique way. A handsome range of instruments like six and twelve string guitars, slide guitar, round neck resonator guitar, combined with two soulful voices, encompasses a rich and honest feel, noticeably influenced by familial ties. 

Don’t miss Beaucoup Blue in concert at the Café.  For more information, call us at 828-749-1179.

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