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Television star and International Bluegrass Music Museum legend Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” of the former show “In the Heat of the Night,” will be a special guest during the “Christmas Show” at 8 p.m. Dec. 14, at the Maggie Valley Opry House. Franks will appear onstage with Raymond Fairchild and his band. “Raymond Fairchild is one of America’s greatest talents and I am honored to share the stage with him,” Franks said. “Come and share some classic country comedy, Appalachian fiddlin’ and some of my gospel hits.” Franks’ music has been heard in 150 countries and by more than 25 million Americans. His musical career consists of 19 album releases, 19 singles and more than 200 recordings with various artists from various genres. The Stone Mountain Travelers open the performance. Admission is $15. 828.648.7941 or www.raymondfairchild.com.
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• Brandon Reeves, Dustin Martin & The Ramblers, and Cutthroat Shamrock will perform at No Name Sports Pub in Sylva. Reeves plays Dec. 12, Martin Dec. 13, and Cutthroat Shamrock, Dec. 14. All shows are free and begin at 9 p.m. 828.586.2750 or www.nonamesportspub.com.
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• Build Me A Boat, Tina & Her Pony, Wyatt Espalin, and Eric Hendrix & Friends will play City Lights Café in Sylva. Build Me A Boat performs Dec. 13, with Tina & Her Pony, Dec. 14, Espalin, Dec. 20 and Hendrix, Dec. 21. All shows are free and begin at 7 p.m. 828.587.2233 or www.citylightscafe.com.
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The Voices in the Laurel’s “Winter Silent Auction” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Harrell Center at Lake Junaluska. Auction-goers can bid on a variety of local and national items, art, gift baskets, jewelry, restaurant certificates and more. This auction is on the same day as the Junaluska Christmas Craft Show, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Harrell Center. Both events are in conjunction with the Appalachian Christmas Weekend at Lake Junaluska and the Voices in the Laurel Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Lake Junaluska Chapel. Voices in the Laurel is a non-profit choir for first through 12th graders in Haywood, Buncombe, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties. www.voicesinthelaurel.org or 828.734.9163.
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December 11-17, 2013
The 3rd annual Community Christmas Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. The show is presented by the Western Carolina Civic Orchestra strings, area music teachers and their students. The celebration begins with caroling on the courthouse steps, led by Gayle and Phil Woody. The orchestra strings will begin the concert at 7 p.m. with classical pieces by Handel, Corelli and Bach. Students of all ages will join in for a selection of favorite Christmas carols, led by Lori Richards, flute, and Elizabeth Butler and Cathy Arps, violin. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Public Library and is supported by a grant from the Jackson County Arts Council. 828.586.2016.
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• A “Blue Ridge Christmas” with Sheila Kay Adams and Michael Reno Harrell will be at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 12, at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. Adams is a National Heritage Fellowship winner, while Harrell is a widelyrenowned, platinum-selling artist. Both encompass the history, culture and music of Appalachia. $12. 828.283.0079 or www.38main.com.
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• The Jingle Bell Bash featuring Gypsy Bandwagon and pianist Joe Cruz will perform at The Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. The Jingle Bell Bash plays Dec. 13, with Cruz Dec. 14. All shows begin at 7 p.m. $10 minimum food, drink or merchandise purchase. 828.452.6000 or www.classicwineseller.com.
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