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# The Tommy Jarrell Festival
February 26-27, 2010
Friday, Feb 26, 2010-7pm-Tommy Jarrell Festival Dance-Benton Flippen and the Smokey Valley Boys, Slate Mountain Ramblers, and Wayne Jarrell, Tommy's Son will be on hand! Location: The Andy Griffith Playhouse, 7pm. Admission: $4. For More information please visit www.surryarts.org or call 336-786-7998.
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010-2:30pm-Ira Bernstein Dance Workshop-Location: The Andy Griffith Playhouse Stage. FREE Admission. Join World class dancer Ira Bernstein and accompanied Riley Baugus as they lead the class.
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010-5pm-Tommy Jarrell Old-Time Youth Talent Competition. 5pm at The Andy Griffith Playhouse. Youth old-time fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, dance and vocal categories compete for cash prizes. For More information please visit www.surryarts.org or call 336-786-7998.
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010-7pm-Tommy Jarrell Fesitval Birthday Concert-Admission: $10. Join Mentees of Tommy Jarrell and celebrate Tommy's Birthday. Ensure that his music is preserved in his hometown! Kurk Sutphin, Kevin and Trish Fore, Ira Bernstein and Riley Baugus, Slate Mountain Ramblers, Benton Flippen and The Smokey Valley Boys. The Toast String Stretchers, Backstep, and others join in the celebration hosted by Lew Bode. For More information please visit www.surryarts.org or call 336-786-7998
February 26-27, 2010
Join the Surry Arts Council and Old-Time Music enthusiasts in celebrating Tommy Jarrell and his music during the 7th annual Tommy Jarrell Festival. Featuring renowned old-time musicians Ira Bernstein, Benton Flippen, Willard Gayheart, Richard Bowman, Richard Dotson, Kirk Sutphin and more. The festival includes jam sessions, lectures, music, film, dancing, instrument makers, youth talent and tours of Mount Airy. The Tommy Jarrell Festival commences with a dance on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Benton Flippen and the Smokey Valley Boys and the Slate Mountain Ramblers play the old-time music that has its roots in Surry County. Wayne Jarrell, Tommy’s son, will be on hand to call the dance. Tickets are $4. Join world-class dancer Ira Bernstein and accompanist Riley Baugus as they lead a free dance workshop on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Youth old-time fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, dance and vocal categories compete for cash prizes during the Tommy Jarrell Old-Time Youth Music Competition at 4:30 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. A special birthday concert will be held at 7 p.m., also at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Join mentees of Tommy Jarrell as they celebrate Tommy’s birthday and ensure that his music is preserved in his hometown. Kirk Sutphin, Kevin and Trish Fore, Ira Bernstein and Riley Baugus, Slate Mountain Ramblers, Benton Flippen and the Smokey Valley Boys, The Toast String Stretchers, Backstep and others join in the celebration that is hosted by Lew Bode. Tickets for this event are $10. To purchase tickets or for more information on these events, contact the Surry Arts Council at 786-7998.
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TOMMY JARRELL OLD-TIME
YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION |
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Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
Andy Griffith Playhouse
Youth old-time fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, dance, and vocal categories compete for cash prizes!
Call 336-786-7998 to register or register on site before the competition begins.
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