News and Events
Local Music and Dance in June 2023
SEE BELOW THESE TITLES FOR DETAILS ON EACH EVENT also THE ARTS COUNCIL JUNE NEWSLETTER
Friday June 2, Bluejazz at Happs Place– 6PM till about 9PM.
Saturday June 3
——Bill Petersen and Dave Stewart at FROGS- 11AM-2PM
——Contra Dance at Macon Co. Library-6:30PM
Wednesday June 7, Open Mic at Macon Co Library-6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday June 10-
——Dog Day on the Greenway– 9AM-12PM Fundraiser for animals at Macon Co Shelter.
——Bluejazz plays Sky Valley’s 100th Anniversary– 6PM- Sky Valley Country Club
Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 16-18, Taste of Scotland. 3 Days of Scottish fun.
Saturday June 17- Saltfest Support cystic fibrosis research!
DETAILS ON THESE EVENTS
***Friday June 2, Bluejazz at Happs Place– 6PM till about 9PM. Happs PLace is in Glenville, a 30 minuyte drive from Franklin Here is their website Authentic Mountain Fare. Happ’s Place Restaurant, Cashiers NC | Glenville (happsplace.com)
***Saturday June 3
Bill Petersen and Dave Stewart at FROGS- 11AM-2PM Friends of the Greenway HQ has local musicians play every Saturday. (10) Friends of the Greenway, Inc. | Franklin NC | Facebook
Contra Dance at Macon Co. Library-6:30PM
Great live music by local musicians and a dance-caller!
Suggested donation: $10/person (kids age 14 & under are free)
Lesson at 6:30pm. Dance 7-9pm.
New this month: First-timers dance FREE!
Bring a few friends to try Contra Dancing for free!
Arrive at 6:30 to get a jump-start on the moves!
Beginners are welcome! Experienced dancers help the beginners get started. No need to bring a partner, but you are welcome to do so. Children over age 8 who are game to participate may also attend.
Each of the dances will be taught by a caller who calls out the moves in time to cue the dancers. Many of the moves may be familiar to you, as contra dancing is similar to square dancing. A few square dances, circle dances, and fun crazy family dances may be thrown into the mix, too!
Photo courtesy of Bob Scott.
Contra Dance every 1st Saturday of the month, year-round at the Library in Franklin.
Bring a closed water container and a snack if you choose. Smooth-soled shoes work best on the library’s wonderful wood floor. Please do not wear perfume or scents to the dances.
Friends of Contra Dance in Macon County
Macon County Public Library
49 Siler Farm Rd.
Franklin, NC, 28734
828-524-3600
***Wednesday June 7, Open Mic at Macon Co Library-6:30pm-8:30pm
***Saturday June 10-
Dog Day on the Greenway– 9AM-12PM Fundraiser for animals at Macon Co Shelter.
Bluejazz plays Sky Valley’s 100th Anniversary– 6PM- Sky Valley Country Club
***Saturday June 17- Saltfest Support cystic fibrosis research!
"Hello all! My name is Elena Goodrow. I am a local musician out of Rabun county, I have been a musician and nonprofit event host for 14 years and counting. I am hosting a MUSIC FESTIVAL this summer called Salt Fest! This is a NONPROFIT event, 100% of the proceeds go towards supporting cystic fibrosis fighters like myself. This event will feature performances by local techno musician Scarfy, I will be performing a set of my original songs, and the headliner will be a rock band from Atlanta called Intension. It’s going to be an AMAZING show! Last time I hosted Salt Fest in 2019 it was very successful, so I hope you all will help me make Salt Fest 2023 an even bigger success!Salt Fest is taking place on June 16th from 5-8pm at the Mountain City Playhouse in Clayton, GA. There will be food, drinks, dancing, t-shirts, stickers, and GREAT music! Don’t miss the event of the summer, get your tickets before the price goes up on May 31st!! Get your tickets HERE: linktr.ee/saltfest"
***Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 16-18… Taste of Scotland Festival. 3 days of Scottish fun!
Sunday June 18
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