Mark Your Calendars for "Christmas in Appalachia" Concert December 3rd

Join the Folk Heritage Committee for a warm, festive evening at the "Christmas in Appalachia" fundraising concert for Shindig on the Green, featuring headliner The Cockman Family plus Appalachia Song and clogging & buck dancing demos, Saturday December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Anderson Auditorium at the Montreat Conference Center.

Enjoy traditional holiday, bluegrass, and gospel music along with entertaining dance performances in the intimate 300-seat auditorium. Master of Ceremonies Glenn Bannerman will lead the evening.

Don't miss it! Come on out for this fantastic celebration of mountain tradition and holiday cheer and support the beloved Shindig on the Green -- you'll be glad you came.

Tickets are on sale now!

Adults $20

Children 12 and under $10

Group Rate (10 or more adults) $15 per person

Reserve tickets by emailing info@folkheritage.org

or call Judy Miller at 828-685-8313.

For more information visit www.folkheritage.org or call the Folk Heritage Info Line: 828-258-6101 ext. 345.

Photo: The Cockman Family by Melissa Cockman

About the Performers

The Cockman Family:

Born and raised in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, The Cockman Family has preserved and presented the old time gospel hymns to audiences for some 24 years. Its traditional style features four part family harmonies with the accompaniment of traditional bluegrass instrumentation. Since launching its performing career in 1988, The Cockman Family has developed the classic family harmonies and youthful flair that is The Cockman Family trademark.

AppalachiaSong:

A versatile and talented quartet of performers who brings the music of not only the mountains, but of America itself, to life. This group is unique in its warm vocal harmonies, its solid delivery of instrumentals, and its diversity of folk, bluegrass, gospel and other popular songs.

Photo: AppalachiaSong

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Shindig needs your support

Did you know that ticket sales from Folk Heritage Committee fundraising events like "Christmas in Appalachia" help to make Shindig on the Green possible? That means that attendees play a big role in keeping Shindig fun and free for all.

Get your tickets today and share in the spirit of the season with Shindig!

Helpful Information

Location:

The "Christmas in Appalachia" fundraising concert takes place in the Upper Anderson Auditorium at the Montreat Conference Center located in beautiful Montreat, NC at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011.

Address:

The Upper Anderson Auditorium at Montreat Conference Center is located at 310 Gaither Circle Montreat, NC 28757

(take Exit #64 off I-40).

Parking:

Parking for the event is located next to the Upper Anderson Auditorium.

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