The FORUM Entertaining Music Series at Lees-McRae College enters its 45th season in summer 2024. Shake Baby Shake kicks off the series with powerful piano. The explosive, retrospective stage show chronicles the golden age of rock 'n' roll. Performing the hits of major artists in the 1950s and '60s, pumpin’ piano entertainer Lance Lipinsky and […]
A romantic comedy about Miriam, a single mom who has lived alone with her daughter, Amanda, for most of Amanda’s life. Miriam would very much like some male companionship. However, Amanda (along with the help of her imaginary friend, Randolph) has managed to drive away all of Miriam’s potential suitors. But this time, they may […]
Beginning in late May and continuing through late July, wildlife biology and pre-veterinary medicine students at Lees-McRae College give weekly public wildlife presentations. These presentations take place at the amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park in downtown Banner Elk. At each presentation, Lees-McRae students bring an animal ambassador that is being rehabilitated or cared for at the […]
A romantic comedy about Miriam, a single mom who has lived alone with her daughter, Amanda, for most of Amanda’s life. Miriam would very much like some male companionship. However, Amanda (along with the help of her imaginary friend, Randolph) has managed to drive away all of Miriam’s potential suitors. But this time, they may […]
The Artimus Pyle Band plays a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute show in the heart of town during the Saturday Concert Series at The Village of Banner Elk. Artimus Pyle was a member of the legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1974-1977 and 1987-1991. He survived the 1977 plane crash that killed three members of the […]
A romantic comedy about Miriam, a single mom who has lived alone with her daughter, Amanda, for most of Amanda’s life. Miriam would very much like some male companionship. However, Amanda (along with the help of her imaginary friend, Randolph) has managed to drive away all of Miriam’s potential suitors. But this time, they may […]
A romantic comedy about Miriam, a single mom who has lived alone with her daughter, Amanda, for most of Amanda’s life. Miriam would very much like some male companionship. However, Amanda (along with the help of her imaginary friend, Randolph) has managed to drive away all of Miriam’s potential suitors. But this time, they may […]
The FORUM Entertaining Music Series at Lees-McRae College enters its 45th season in summer 2024. This week's show pays homage to the iconic country music female vocalists of yesterday and today. Three powerhouse singers perform fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary country hits in this elegant and authentic journey celebrating the evolution of country music’s […]
The FORUM Entertaining Music Series at Lees-McRae College enters its 45th season in summer 2024. This week's show pays homage to the iconic country music female vocalists of yesterday and today. Three powerhouse singers perform fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary country hits in this elegant and authentic journey celebrating the evolution of country music’s […]
Beginning in late May and continuing through late July, wildlife biology and pre-veterinary medicine students at Lees-McRae College give weekly public wildlife presentations. These presentations take place at the amphitheater at Tate-Evans Park in downtown Banner Elk. At each presentation, Lees-McRae students bring an animal ambassador that is being rehabilitated or cared for at the […]
Ensemble Stage’s Saturday kids’ theater series presents “Robin Hood” for the 2024 season. A fun-filled, medieval adventure as Robin Hood, Little John, Maid Marian and their band of Merry Men (and women) take on the crooked Prince John to restore peace and happiness in Nottingham. The show involves lots of audience participation. Tickets are $6 […]
The FORUM Entertaining Music Series at Lees-McRae College enters its 45th season in summer 2024. Returning for the fifth straight year, Symphony of the Mountains has a strong and proud heritage. The orchestra began when a small group of musicians in Kingsport, Tennessee, dreamed of having a civic orchestra in 1946. Through the decades, musical […]
