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Serafina Book 3 Launch Party!

Celebrate the arrival of SERAFINA AND THE SPLINTERED HEART with #1 New York Times Best Selling author Robert Beatty and his family at an All-Day Launch Party on Sunday, July 2, at Barnes & Noble-Asheville Mall. The fun runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Be among the first readers in the nation to get the eagerly anticipated third book in the hit mystery-thriller Serafina Series from Disney Hyperion. SPLINTERED HEART is set for nationwide release on July 3, but we’re getting things started early in Serafina’s hometown.

The SPLINTERED HEART LAUNCH PARTY is a free, open house-style event. No ticket or purchase is necessary to attend. Numbered wristbands will be distributed to manage the book signing line to meet and talk with the author.

Fun Serafina themed activities are planned throughout the day, including:
-Book signing and personalization with the author (all day)
-Costumed characters from the book trailers (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
-Photo opportunities with the costumed characters (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and the author
-Photo opportunities with the Serafina backdrops and the props from the book trailers (all day)
-An English Tea (11 a.m.-noon)
-Ballroom dance and waltz lessons with a choreographer and dancers from the upcoming SPLINTERED HEART book trailer
-Live presentations with wolves (11 a.m-2 p.m.)
-Live presentations with birds of prey (2-5 p.m.)
-Readings by a professional actor of the opening chapters of SPLINTERED HEART (3 and 5 p.m.)
-Caricature artists (1-5 p.m.)
-Roving magician (1-4 p.m.)
-Face painting (2-5 p.m.)
-Free food and drink (all day) and Serafina Dark Forest ice cream (2-5 p.m.)
-Serafina giveaways (all day)

SPLINTERED HEART continues the adventures of Serafina, a brave and unusual cat-like girl, and her friend Braeden Vanderbilt, who live at the grand Biltmore Estate during the 1890s amidst the splendor of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Young and old alike are enjoying the series, a spooky, Southern gothic thriller that mixes history, mystery, and magic. The book is being taught in more than a thousand classrooms nationwide.

The first two books in the Serafina Series are #1 New York Times Best Sellers. Book 1, SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK, won the prestigious 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize, and Book 2, SERAFINA AND THE TWISTED STAFF, earned a “Starred Review” from Kirkus Reviews, which said, “Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.” TWISTED STAFF is also a finalist for the 2017 Southern Book Prize.

Be sure to watch the exciting book trailers for Books 1 & 2:
http://bit.ly/2dYfpO7
http://bit.ly/29CUekN

Lake Junaluska Flea Market

The annual Lake Junaluska Flea Market will take place from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 14, at the open-air Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym at Lake Junaluska. Special early bird shopping is available from 7:30-8 a.m. for $5 cash.

This year’s event will feature several antiques and solid wood doors, in addition to plants, linens, books, tools, yard equipment, furniture, holiday decorations, small electrical appliances, kitchenware, toys, a ladies’ boutique, games, sporting and camping goods, homemade baked goods and more.

Skirmish at Warm Springs Encampment

Come visit and experience the Confederate and Union Armies clashing in battle. Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry elements will be engaged in controlling this vital ground.

Spring Cookout & Party!

Our Spring Fundraiser is here! Free food and drinks, Bouncy house for the kids, even live Music by recording artist Bryan Allen. Lots of fun activities for adults like a Silent Auction, Corn hole Tournament, Cake Walk and more! It’s all free so stop by and say hi and grab some grub. Lots of kids activities including a Hoolahoop-a-thon with prizes! Any donations go directly to help low income and homeless families right here in Asheville. Feel free to ask us what we have going or inquire about how you can be part of our next outreach!!

Wild Goose Festival

A 4-day Spirit, Justice, Music and Arts Festival. But it’s so much more than that.

Deep Water Soul Fest

Come join us along the banks of the French Broad River for the 1st Annual Deep Water Soul Fest at Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Deep Water Soul Fest is a two-day music and camping festival for the whole family. The Hot Springs Campground at the Hot Springs Resort & Spa is nestled along the French Broad River, a perfect venue for deep water, deep soul, and deep musical vibrations. Tickets go on sale April 15th.

15th Anniversary Open House

The board of Friends of the Greenway invites you to the 15 year anniversary of the organization at an Open House on Sunday, June 11 from 2-5pm at FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main Street.
We’re inviting past, present and future members. Reviewing the history, recalling accomplishments, and learning about current projects and future plans.
Refreshments will be served.
We’d love to have you stop by!

Sizzlin’ Summer Series – Dance Party!

Saturdays, June 10th-Aug 26th

Every week during the 12-week series has a different theme, with a kickoff on the Burnsville Town Square each Saturday morning during the Farmer’s Market. Themes included biking, water sports, dance, and much more. All events are free, and appropriate for all ages and abilities.

Summer Concert Series

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening for a fun, family friendly night.

 

June 2nd … Join us as we kick our our summer concert series with “Broke Holler” out of Celo.

July 4th … Join us on July 4th for our annual Independence Day events, featuring DJ Bruce Ikard! Fun includes the Kiwanis parade, a concert in Central Park followed by fireworks at dusk. This is an awesome family friendly day in downtown Spruce Pine! For information or to sign up for the parade, contact 765-3008. The evening also includes a patriotic music as a background for everyone that enjoys the Spruce Pine Fireworks in the downtown area. Requests are welcome.

August 4th … The Rockabillys play a variety of music from the 50’s to the 90’s. From Ricky Nelson to Willie Nelson, Elvis to Vince Gill, Blues to Bluegrass…. something for everyone to enjoy. Fronted by Seattle, Washington native Steve Fearey and Mississipp Delta raised John Richardson, the Rockabillys music will get your toes tapping and make you want to get up and dance!

Sept 1st … Jay Brown has been playing guitar since the age of seven, and has gone on to share stages with a roll call of major names in American roots music at festivals and venues around the country. A prolific songwriter in an eclectic mix of genres, he’s spent years touring the U.S. and abroad absorbing musical styles. His versatility found expression as a founding member of the old-time swing band The Lazybirds, and other facets of his musical personality are on display in his work with the Indian-influenced group Shantavaani and Swing Guitars. As if that weren’t enough, Jay got his act together, as it were, as the Jay Brown One-Man Band in 2007 to showcase his many original songs and his take on traditional material, and he’s recently premiered a new group that taps deep Appalachian traditions. His music has garnered positive attention from fellow musicians, prompting Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show to observe that “The secret is out, Jay Brown is the most authentic songster to come out of the Carolina High Country since a man named Doc Watson.”

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