Dates are September 10-11, 2010 Both days are in Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium.

Friday Sept 10-Doc Watson w/ David Holt, Red Wine(from Italy) and hosts, Steep Canyon Rangers

Saturday Sept 11-Jerry Douglas Band, Kruger Brothers, Darrell Scott and Steep Canyon Rangers.

FRIDAY- Gates open at 4:00 pm

SATURDAY- Gates open at 12:00 pm

For information call us at 828-243-3496.

Mountain Song Festival was inspired by our youth. It will help fund the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County and also facilitate educational opportunities for children and adults.

For information about the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County please call 828-885-7800.

We are proud to have WNCW as media sponsor and Dennis Jones emcee.

Plenty of Food * Local Artists * Childrens Activities * Nature Interests * Area Interests

The Venue-Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium (don’t worry if it rains)

The Brevard Music Center is home to this beautiful 1800 seat “covered,open-air auditorium. This is the main stage for Mountain Song. Nestled into a beautiful cove with Pisgah National Forest as a backdrop, Whittington-Pfohl has hosted great artists like Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury and Emmy Lou Harris.

*POLICIES*

Mountain Song Festival is a two day, family friendly event. Please observe the following policies.

No Dogs
No Coolers
No Glass Containers

Bringing Alcoholic Beverages on Festival Grounds is Prohibited
No camping on Festival Grounds

* Limited RV Parking-Please Call Ahead!

828-243-3496

More About Brevard Music Center

Click Here for Accommodations and Camping Information

Camping in Pisgah National Forest 828-862-5960

*Please Do Not Contact Brevard Music Center for Information*

Official Hotel of The Mountain Song Festival

Yea – a 3 day holiday weekend  - Labor Day a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September (September 6 in 2010).  Saturday is Brevard/Transylvania’s 2nd annual Farm Fair and there is so much more happening in the area. But how many of us really remember or know how or why Labor Day was mandated? Wondering myself – I went to Wikipedia and this is what I discovered.

Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parades. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer recess. Similarly, some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school, although school starting times now vary.

In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. NCAA teams usually play their first games the week before Labor Day, with the NFL traditionally playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day. The Southern 500 NASCAR auto race was held that day from 1950 to 2004.

The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City.^[1] In the aftermath of the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the U.S. militaryand U.S. Marshals during the 1894 Pullman Strike, President Grover Cleveland put reconciliation with Labor as a top political priority. Fearing further conflict, legislation making Labor Day a national holiday was rushed through Congress unanimously and signed into law a mere six days after the end of the strike.^[2] Cleveland was also concerned that aligning an American labor holiday with existing international May Day celebrations would stir up negative emotions linked to the Haymarket Affair.^[3] By the 20th century, all 50 U.S. states have made Labor Day a state holiday.

September 4, 2010 from 9 AM- 2PM.

The Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce is announcing the 2nd Annual Farm Fair, an exciting Labor Day weekend event. Due to the large amount of producers in our county, and the success of the 1st event, it was decided to hold the Second Annual Transylvania Farm Fair on Saturday, September 4. The event will take place at the American Legion Building, both indoors and outdoors, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. The purpose of the event will be to promote our Transylvania County producers.

Don’t miss the Jam/Jelly contest and the Ugly Truck Contest!

Plan to spend the day! The Heritage Museum will also be celebrating their 2nd Annual Founders Day from 11-5.

Mozart’s delightful opera exemplifies intrigue and deceit. This is the story of a botched attempt at marital infidelity. The story provides subtle mockery of the nobility – the very benefactors who financed Mozart’s work. This opera features some of the composer’s best-known arias and duets.

Baritone Jonathan Christopher will be playing the role of Figaro. He come from Bermuda, and is attending McGill University. He previously performed as Guglielmo in Cosi fan tutte and Ubalde in Armide. Soprano Sara Ptak dazzles in the role of Susanna. She is from Peru, IL, and attends DePaul University. Notable roles include Gretel in Hansel und Gretel and Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi. Soprano Véronique Coutu plays the Countess. She hails from Montreal, Canada, and attends McGill University. She has performed as Colinette in Colas et Colinette, Dido in Dido and Aeneas, and Nancy in Albert Herring. Baritone John Allen Nelson will play the role of the count. He hails from Kansas City, MO, and attends UMKC Conservatory of Music. Notable roles include Belcore in L’Elisir d’Amore. Lastly, Cherubino is played by mezzo-soprano Reilly Nelson. She is from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and attends the Eastman School of Music. She has performed as Rose in The Secret Garden and Dryad in Ariadne auf Naxos.

According to a RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010–(MCT) article by Sandra M. Jones titled “Women in Study Use Social Netowrks More than Men”–When it comes to social networking, women outshine men, according to a study released from comScore Inc.

Women spend more time on social networking sites than men — averaging 5.5 hours per month compared to 3.9 hours for men, said the Reston, Va.-based Internet research firm.

Likewise, 76 percent all women online visit a social networking site compared to 70 percent of all men online. The study, conducted in May, investigates how women are shaping the Internet.

“Understanding gender-specific differences in Web usage is valuable to any digital stakeholder looking to successfully reach and engage both women and men in the online environment,” said Linda Boland Abraham, comScore’s chief marketing officer.

While men make up the majority of Internet users worldwide, women spend 8 percent more time online, averaging 25 hours a month on the Web.

They are shopping and visiting health sites more frequently than men, spending 20 percent more time on the former and 6 percent more on the latter.

(c) 2010, Chicago Tribune.
Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

Check out these tips from celebrity style and entertaining expert Robert Verdi, in partnership with Ecco Domini, to create tips for throwing the perfect fashionable fete.

1. Bottle Up the Excitement: Grab guests’ attention, and evoke beachtime nostalgia, with a unique message in a bottle invitation. Use a clear glass bottle and fill it with a little bit of sand. Then roll up your invite and insert it with a string attached for easy access. For a truly personal touch, hand-deliver it to each guest!

2. Go Tribal: Tribal inspirations are making a mark on this season’s attire. It’s easy to bring this trend to life at home by introducing native elements into your décor such as hand-carved wooden candlesticks or animal print rugs. Make the most of your budget by picking up some tribal printed material at your local fabric store and draping it over your table. This versatile piece not only adds instant summer style to your room but can later serve as a stylish sarong making you a fashion hit at the beach.

3. Stay Cool: Creating your own style statement often means putting a new twist on traditional wardrobe items. You can apply the same concept to entertaining by using your favorite vase or pitcher (glass or ceramic are perfect) as a non-traditional wine cooler. Simply fill the container of your choice with ice and place the wine bottle inside.

4. Dine Under the Stars: Make the most of your outdoor space this season by transforming your rooftop or backyard into an outdoor cafe. A mix of citronella candles and colorful tea lights will keep the pests away and help set the mood for an intimate evening affair. For an added fashionable touch, try draping a vibrant pashmina over each chair- this adds a burst of color to your space and gives guests a way to keep warm if the night gets chilly. Finally, set all of your foods on large trays ahead of time for an easy and quick way to serve guests without making multiple trips to the kitchen.

5. International Tastes: True fashionistas take their style cues from the fashion capitals of the world. Why not do the same when it comes to your party menu? Trade in the typical barbecue burgers and hotdogs for gourmet treats with international flair. For example, create a buffet of easy-to-eat Italian treats such as caprese salad skewers with mozzarella and summer ripe tomatoes, prosciutto-wrapped melon balls or olive tapenade crostinis.

So try trading in your burgers and hot dogs for a little more glam, while remaining under budget.

WASHINGTON – August 23, 1961

Dr. James Christian Pfohl directed an orchestra of teenagers from the North Carolina mountains yesterday afternoon in a festive outdoor concert for handicapped children and the President of the United States.

So goes the article that appeared in the August 23, 1961, Wednesday edition of papers up and down the east coast — The Evening Star, The Buffalo News, The Transylvania Times, The Washington Post,  The Durham Sun — they all reported on this orchestra from Brevard, North Carolina that played on the White House Lawn for President Kennedy.

That was FORTY years ago. The Transylvania Music Camp Orchestra, conducted by James Christian Pfohl, played a program that included Wagner’s Overture to “Rienzi” as well as pieces with vocal accompaniment.

After President Kennedy addressed the orchestra members, he returned to his office, saying that he would “keep his door open,” purportedly so that he could continue to listen to the music, even while working.

If you would like to read more articles about this memorable trip, visit Brevard Music Center’s archive site.

If you are or ever were a fan of sock-hops and poodle skirts, or drive-in diners and saddle shoes, then this event is definitely a must-see. Nationally acclaimed Billy McGuigan portrays the legendary Buddy Holly and does an amazing job guiding the audience down memory lane. It’s a fun time for all ages, even those who didn’t experience this period first-hand.

Watch this video to see a bit of what you may have missed: