Come catch the hometown spirit – Monday, July 4th!

We start off with a bang early in the morning with the 5K/10K Firecracker Run, organized by the Brevard Rotary Club.

During the day, downtown streets are closed to an overflowing crowd. In 2011 Transylvania Community Arts Council hosts its 39th Annual Fine Arts & Craft Showcase. Not only is this a great way to showcase the artists of the region, but what better time to come and shop for those special gifts?!

Our Classic Automobile Show stretches for blocks and delights even the casual aficionado of 1920s to 1970s vintage vehicles. Organized by the Transylvania Cruisers, entertainers like Elvis and the Blues Brothers have been known to show up and croon while you swoon over these classic beauties. Call Jerry Arnold 828.884.3670 with any questions.

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The music doesn’t stop with the cars. Our Courthouse Gazebo is center stage for day-long musical entertainment.

2010 Gazebo Entertainment Schedule:
11:00am    Wanda Lu Paxton & Rule 62
12:00pm   The Turning Pointe School of Dance
1:00pm      Lynn Goldsmith & The Jeter Mountain Band
2:00pm      Stepchild
3:00pm      Pyramid Brass
4:00pm      The Park Rangers

Wanda Lu Paxton & Rule 62

Wanda Lu has been a professional singer/songwriter for for nearly 40 years, and has played at hundreds of venues, festivals, and on “Mountain Stage”, a nationally syndicated program out of Charleston, WVA. Over the years, she has opened and worked with folks like Doc Watson, David Holt and Chet Atkins. In 1995, she won a $4000 grant from the North Carolina Arts Council for songwriters/composers, and has been featured in many publications, including Southern Living (May, 1996). Wanda Lu has produced 2 CD’s and been included on numerous compilations over the years, and enjoyed a dual career in radio. Wanda Lu currently works at Brevard’s hometown radio station, WSQL AM 1240, and she loves playing in Brevard!

The Turning Pointe School of Dance

The Turning Pointe School of Dance is Brevard’s only art-based dance school.  We emphasize proper technique and dance vocabulary in a fun, yet disciplined environment.  We offer classes from the beginning to advanced level ages 3-adult including classical ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop and creative movement.  Thank you for allowing us to share our talents with the community!”

Lynn Goldsmith & The Jeter Mountain Band

Lynn Goldsmith is a singer/songwriter from Transylvania County, NC.  She performs solo for small venues, and with the Jeter Mountain Band for larger events. Her musical sound covers genres from bluegrass to rock, and they can be heard on her “Carolina Girl” CD that was released in spring 2009. Lynn is still writing and plans to release a new CD soon.

Stepchild

Stepchild is a local band with members from Brevard and Hendersonville. Their style of music is classic rock ‘n roll, country, and blues. Started by the drummer, Tim Stalcup of Brevard, it now consists of Myra and Gary Watkins, doing vocals and guitar, Clyde Thompson on lead guitar, and Fred Reidinger on bass. They perform a wide variety of music from the 1960’s to the present.

Pyramid Brass

The Pyramid Brass Quintet was formed December 18, 2001.  They were drawn together because of their love for brass music – using it as an art form to educate and entertain.  They Provide musical programs for all occasions – sacred of secular

The repertoire of the Pyramid Brass has grown to include many arrangements from all musical styles and periods including: The Renaissance, The Romantic Era, Sacred Music, Broadway Musicals, Big Band, Dixieland, Ragtime, Jazz, Marches, Polkas, and Patriotic Music.

Each member is an experienced musician with numerous performances to their credit.

Today is their 159th performance with more than 20 Encore Performances and their 8th consecutive appearance at the Brevard 4th of July celebration.

Current players are: Herb Wolff – trumpet, Bill Shank – trumpet, Erin Yardley – Horn, Keith Poole – trombone, Ian Poole – Tuba.

The Park Rangers

The Park Rangers began as a collaboration in a Brevard basement near the Pisgah National Forest by two neighbors who lived on Park Avenue.  Bill, having grown up through blues revival of the 60s and 70s and Doug, who fell into the cauldron of the blues as a teenager, were both heavily influenced by the music of that era and wanted to journey back through the decades to explore its primitive roots.

They found their groove with local drummer Robert; added brothers Clay (hollow body guitar) and R.I (keyboard), and female vocalist Carol.

These guys riot through the Blues and bounce off the outer edges to Swing, Rock-a-billy & Reggae.

Go Nuts at the 8th Annual White Squirrel Festival: May 28-29, 2011 (Memorial Day Weekend)

White Squirrel Festival Receives Honor: Top 20 Event for the month of May 2009 by the Southeast Tourism Society

Thousands of fan go nuts in Downtown Brevard on Memorial Day weekend, in Brevard, North Carolina!

You don’t want to miss our free, live concerts. Acoustic Syndicate, Jill Andrews, & Town Mountain headline this year. And we have a SURPRISE headliner for Saturday night!

For those who prefer warming up early Saturday morning, run in the 4th Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race!  Check out Brevard Rotary’s website for more information.

We kick off the 8th Annual White Squirrel Festival with our 4th Annual Memorial Day Parade, which is organized by the American Legion and VFW. This crowd-pleasing event will take place on Saturday at 9:00am, followed by a “Presentation of the Wreath” ceremony at our county War Memorial.

For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on festival grounds.

No alcohol is allowed at festival, except for approved designated area. Thanks!

No dogs allowed on festival grounds…Pet Sitting could be available for out of town guests. Questions? Call Pure Pets. 828.884.7333

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2011 Musical Performances

8th Annual White Squirrel Festival Music Headliner:

SURPRISE!!!

performing 9:30pm (Saturday)

Acoustic Syndicate

performing 8:30pm (Sunday)

White Squirrel Festival Music Schedule

Our musical line-up is one of the region’s best, and no where else can you hear 16 spectacular concerts for free. John Felty (of Looking Glass Entertainment and of Jupiter Coyote fame) continues to bring in some up and coming, as well as some established, performers who know how to get their audience smiling, dancing, and clapping.

Saturday May 28, 2011		Sunday May 29, 2011
Performance	Time	Performance	Time
Rosman Concert Band	11:30-12:15pm		12:00-12:45pm
Boys in the Well	12:30-1:30pm	Davidson River Taiko	1:00-2:00pm
Jason Decristifaro	2:00-3:00pm	Moon Shine Babies	2:30-3:30pm
Moses Atwood	3:30-4:30pm	New Familiars	4:00-5:00pm
Ethos	5:00-6:00pm	brotherbrother	5:30-6:30pm
Jamie Laval	6:30-7:30pm	Town Mountain	7:00-8:00pm
Jill Andrews	8:00-9:00pm	Acoustic Syndicate	8:30-10:00pm
SURPRISE	9:30-11:00pm

This is a rain or shine event

Your chance to help with the White Squirrel Festival !

As one of the 2009 TOP 20 music festivals in the southeast, we are pleased to be able to offer 18 live concerts, free to the public.

But even with many of our performers adjusting their fees, it takes a lot of money to produce a festival of this quality.

There are opportunities for businesses to participate at several sponsorship levels. We even have a special music fund program for individuals who wish to make a tax-deductible donation.

For more information, contact us at (828) 884-3278 or email.

2011 White Squirrel Festival Schedule

SATURDAY – May 28

Memorial Day:  Parade                                                                      9:00am
“Presentation of the Wreath” 10:00am (Gazebo)
4th Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race                                   8:00am
(Brevard Music Center)
Squirrel Box Derby (Jailhouse Hill)                                          9:00am – 6:00pm
(Races begin at 1:30pm)
White Squirrel Guided Tours (Brevard College)                        11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm
White Squirrel Exhibit (TC Heritage Museum)                           10:00am – 5:00pm
Squirrel Feeder & Photo Contests
Street Festival:  10:00am – 6:00pm
Food Court (West Main, between Caldwell/England)
Street Vendors (Gazebo block, South Broad)
WSQL Live (West Main)
Pisgah Pete (real white squirrel on the Gazebo block)
Jennifer Burgin, Wildlife Rehabilitator

Zero Gravity Skate Park Festival Activity: schedule being finalized

SUNDAY – May 29

Squirrel Box Derby (Jailhouse Hill)                                     10:00am – 6:00pm
(Races begin at 1:30pm)
White Squirrel Guided Tours (Brevard College)                    2:00pm and 5:00pm
White Squirrel Exhibit (TC Heritage Museum)                      12 noon – 5:00pm
Squirrel Feeder & Photo Contests
Street Festival:  12 noon – 6:00pm
Food Court (West Main, between Caldwell/England)
Street Vendors (Gazebo block, South Broad)
WSQL Live (West Main)
Pisgah Pete (real white squirrel on the Gazebo block)
Jennifer Burgin, Wildlife Rehabilitator

Zero Gravity Skate Park Festival Activity: schedule being finalized