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 […]
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 […]
The Sugar Mountain Resort Summit Crawl is a fun event in which participants walk, hike or crawl up Sugar Mountain’s 5,300-foot peak by way of three ski slopes: Easy Street, Gunther’s Way and Northridge. Although mostly just for fun, times are kept and prizes are awarded in various categories. The uphill course is approximately 1.2 […]
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 […]
The FORUM Entertaining Music Series at Lees-McRae College enters its 45th season in summer 2024. In every one of the last five decades, multi-award-winner Cher has had a No. 1 song on The Billboard Chart. With more than 200 million records sold, she has been a major force on radio and television and in movies […]
