Events in Mitchell and Yancey
(and other nearby venues)
Contact ron at events@rlgreene.net to join this list or to post a live performance event. Some of the information in this list has been compiled by Deb Louis.
Thursday, December 4
• Cody Fair (acoustic country), 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
Friday, December 5
• First Friday Contra & Square Dance, 7:30p-10:00p. Arthur Morgan School, Celo. "Our next First Friday community dance (and the last one for 2025) will be December 5 at 7:30 PM at Arthur Morgan School in Celo. The caller will be Phil Jamison, the man who (literally) wrote the book on square dancing. Music will be provided by the ever perky and way-above-average Band X, featuring William Ritter on fiddle. All dances will be taught. No partner or experience necessary. Suggested donation is $5-10. If you have questions, please call Bob McGahey at 828-228-6848."
• A Year with Frog and Toad (Kids), 6:30p-??. Mountain Heritage High School, Burnsville. "Directed by Erika Tyner. This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special."
Saturday, December 6
• Micaville Jam, 10:00a-12:30a. Fellowship Hall, 1st Presbyterian Church of Burnsville, 120 Church Street, Burnsville. An eclectic jam/song circle that welcomes all skill levels.
• The Merry Mirlitons, ??. Burnsville Christmas parade. [From Heather Dawes] "You’re invited! The Merry Mirlitons (a marching kazoo band) is slated to perform in the Burnsville Christmas Parade on December 6th. This is an open invitation to join us. Currently 34 members are signed up to perform.
• A Year with Frog and Toad (Kids), 4:30p-??. Mountain Heritage High School, Burnsville. "Directed by Erika Tyner. This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special."
• Paul Thomas, 6:00p-8:00p. City Drive-In, 670 Oak St, Spruce Pine, 828-765-4480.
• ???, 7:00p-9:00p. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050. [The Dispensary usually has live music on Saturdays, but i rarely know who's playing.]
• A Night of Story Telling and Poetry, 7:15p-??. Birdfoot, 10 Orchard Rd, Burnsville. "Sign up when you arrive. Stories begin at 7:15. You have five minutes to share a story or poem. You may read from script or without."
Tuesday, December 9
• Traditional Irish Session, 6:00p-8:00p. Homeplace Beer Company, 321 West Main Street, Burnsville, 828-536-9068. “Been going since June 2023. We take turns, going around the circle, leading or requesting tunes or sets. Played at the pace of the person leading/requesting. Email eric@celo.dev if you wish to confirm we are in session. https://thesession.org/sessions/8874“
• Barry Stagg & Friends (acoustic originals), 7:00p-??. The Dispensary and Upper Club, 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, 828-765-0050.
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Early Announcements
▪ Thursday, December 11 – Winter Songs, 6:00p-8:00p. Side rooms of the Burnsville Town Center. Micaville Music's last event of 2025 is a themed event featuring about a dozen and a half local musicians singing songs about winter (including holiday songs). Come join in our live music celebration of the season.
▪ December 15-16 – The Worst Christmas Pageant Ever, 5:00p and 7:30p, respectively. NuWray Inn, 102 Town Square, Burnsville. "Join us for our next Interactive Dinner Theatre event at The NuWray Hotel, The Worst Christmas Pageant Ever!
"An interactive dinner theatre experience. In this show, when a group of local school students, led by Grace and Bob, decide to put on the best Christmas Pageant that the town has ever seen, they inadvertently enlist a rag-tag band of mischievous adult siblings, The Hermans, to help pull it off. After gathering at the old folks’ home where they will be performing that night, the kids quickly realize that the gifts for the toy drive have all gone missing! One child, being the only one with an airtight alibi, decides to take the lead and solve the crime (with a little help from the audience, that is)!
"Along with the show, tickets will include full dinner service from the incredible team at The NuWray Hotel in between scenes and a non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are $65, first-come, first-served. Don’t wait to grab yours, they’ll go quickly!"
▪ Tuesday, December 16 – Toe River Ensemble Free Holiday Concert, 7:30p-??. First Baptist Church on Burnsville Square. "Under the direction of R. Kevin Paul, the ensemble will fill the evening with festive classics and spirited sing alongs sure to spark holiday cheer.
"Composed of more than twenty volunteer musicians from Mitchell, Yancey, Madison, and Buncombe counties, the ensemble represents a wide range of ages and professions — from students and teachers to doctors, librarians, and retirees — all united by their passion for music.
"This year’s program features seasonal favorites including Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, a fresh arrangement of Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, and other timeless holiday selections. The performance concludes with a lively audience sing along, a tradition that has made the concert a highlight of the local holiday season.
"Concerts are always free, with donations gratefully accepted. The First Baptist Church generously hosts rehearsals and performances, though it is not affiliated with the ensemble.
"For more information about the Toe River Chamber Ensemble, its members, and upcoming concerts, please visit www.toeriverchamberensemble.org."
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Opportunities
This space is freely available for local area commercial announcements by individuals or businesses. There must be a direct musical or other performance connection (musical items for sale, music lessons, etc.). Send your announcement to events@rlgreene.net .