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Special Presentation by Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale

Free, June 10, 7pm, at Tryon Painters and Sculptors. ♦ Former middle school teacher and 15-time author, Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale, M.Ed., presents “Bothersome Bullies and Gritty Gossipers: A Universal Empowering Approach”. Come and learn how to positively perceive, address, and live with the global and ageless societal issue of talking negatively about others. What really is gossiping, why do people gossip, and what kind of person is a gossiper? What are the benefits of being on the receiving end of gossip? And, how can parents, grandparents, and friends shift any child (or any adult) who is being attacked by a bullying gossiper from despair to permanent and complete empowerment? These questions and more will be answered during this essential-for-all-ages...

Speaker Series at Lanier Library

Free, Thursday, June 26, 1pm, Lanier Library, Tryon, NC. ♦ Poet Greg Rappleye will read from his new book of poetry “Barley Child” at Lanier...

Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters 25th Annual Summer Tracks at Roger’s Park

2025 Summer Tracks Concert Series at Rogers Park, Tryon, NC. ♦ August 22, 7pm. Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters will be playing. ♦ Donation of $10 per person is requested. The music of Asheville, North Carolina based outfit Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters is nuanced, bringing insight and wit to the stories Platt tells through songwriting. Lyrically driven, the band’s country roots music often inspires introspection, whether it be about life on the road, heartache or hope. Gates open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Donation of $10 per person is requested. Bring a blanket or chair. In case of rain the event will be moved to the Tryon Fire Station across the street. This summer we will have two new food vendors selling yummy food, appetizers, soft drinks, water and desserts. Huckleberry’s (https://www.huckleberrysevents.com/) will be onsite June 6, July 11, August 24. Chef Sharone (https://chefsharone.com/) will be onsite June 20, July 25, August 8....

The Feels 25th Annual Summer Tracks at Roger’s Park

2025 Summer Tracks Concert Series at Rogers Park, Tryon, NC. ♦ August 8, 7pm. The Feels will be playing. ♦ Donation of $10 per person is requested. The Feels are a female-fronted fusion of Indie-Soul, R&B, Funk, and Groove. With dreamy vocal harmonies interwoven throughout their original music, singer-songwriters Lange Eve and Sarah Roberts deliver a vibrant and energizing performance backed by the funky, throw-back grooves of Matt Gardner on lead guitar, Brian Grasso on bass, Matthew Roberts on drums, and their newest member: John Vinson on keys. Gates open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Donation of $10 per person is requested. Bring a blanket or chair. In case of rain the event will be moved to the Tryon Fire Station across the street. This summer we will have two new food vendors selling yummy food, appetizers, soft drinks, water and desserts. Huckleberry’s (https://www.huckleberrysevents.com/) will be onsite June 6, July 11, August 24. Chef Sharone (https://chefsharone.com/) will be onsite June 20, July 25, August 8....

Ashley Heath and Her Heathens 25th Annual Summer Tracks at Roger’s Park

July 25, 7pm. Ashley Heath and Her Heathens. ♦ Donation of $10 per person is requested. Ashley Heath is often described as “Velvet Soul” with her prolific songwriting, strong and airy vocals, bluesy guitar playing, and has garnered national and international attention with her latest album “Something to Believe” released by Organic Records in Asheville, NC in 2022. She also has two previous albums; “Where Hope Never Dies” recorded with her full band Ashley Heath and Her Heathens and “A Different Stream” recorded solo. 2025 Summer Tracks Concert Series at Rogers Park, Tryon, NC. ♦ Gates open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Donation of $10 per person is requested. Bring a blanket or chair. In case of rain the event will be moved to the Tryon Fire Station across the street. This summer we will have two new food vendors selling yummy food, appetizers, soft drinks, water and desserts. Huckleberry’s (https://www.huckleberrysevents.com/) will be onsite June 6, July 11, August 24. Chef Sharone (https://chefsharone.com/) will be onsite June 20, July 25, August 8....

Reedy River String Band 25th Annual Summer Tracks at Roger’s Park

July 11, 7pm. Reedy River String Band will be playing. ♦ Donation of $10 per person is requested. Named for the river that runs through their hometown, Greenville, SC’s three-year-old Reedy River String Band, features three writers, three lead singers, and three-part harmonies. Combined with frontman Sterling Waite’s multi-instrumental prowess, this trio’s larger than life sound defies their numbers and transcends their bluegrass influences and instrumentation. 2025 Summer Tracks Concert Series at Rogers Park, Tryon, NC. ♦ Gates open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Donation of $10 per person is requested. Bring a blanket or chair. In case of rain the event will be moved to the Tryon Fire Station across the street. This summer we will have two new food vendors selling yummy food, appetizers, soft drinks, water and desserts. Huckleberry’s (https://www.huckleberrysevents.com/) will be onsite June 6, July 11, August 24. Chef Sharone (https://chefsharone.com/) will be onsite June 20, July 25, August 8....

Anya Hinkle Band 25th Annual Summer Tracks at Roger’s Park

June 20, 7pm. Anya Hinkle Band featuring members of Free Planet Radio.A donation of $10 per person is requested. ♦ Anya Hinkle is an Asheville, NC-based songwriter, steeped in the tones of roots and folk and seasoned by travels across the world. 2019 Merlefest Chris Austin Song Contest winner, “a burgeoning force behind the Appalachian roots revival…” 2025 Summer Tracks Concert Series at Rogers Park, Tryon, NC. ♦ Gates open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Donation of $10 per person is requested. Bring a blanket or chair. In case of rain the event will be moved to the Tryon Fire Station across the street. This summer we will have two new food vendors selling yummy food, appetizers, soft drinks, water and desserts. Huckleberry’s (https://www.huckleberrysevents.com/) will be onsite June 6, July 11, August 24. Chef Sharone (https://chefsharone.com/) will be onsite June 20, July 25, August 8....

Aaron Burdett Band, 25th Annual Summer Tracks at Roger’s Park

June 6, 7pm, the Aaron Burdett Band will be opening the 2025 Summer Tracks Concert Series at Rogers Park, Tryon, NC.  We’re excited to feature Saluda native Aaron Burdett – an acclaimed Americana/folk singer-songwriter and performer, listed as one of the most important western NC musicians by WNC Magazine. He’s won top awards in multiple songwriting competitions hosted by the likes of Merlefest, The USA Songwriting Competition, Mountain Stage, the NC Songwriter’s Co-op, and Our State Magazine. His last four albums have been voted top 20 Albums of the Year by WNCW radio listeners. Aaron’s band will feature Laura Ray (banjo, vocals), James Kylen (drums) & Mike Ashworth of Steep Canyon Rangers (bass). In 2022, Aaron joined the Grammy winning band Steep Canyon Rangers. http://www.aaronburdett.com Gates open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Donation of $10 per person is requested. Bring a blanket or chair. In case of rain the event will be moved to the Tryon Fire Station across the street. This summer we will have two new food vendors selling yummy food, appetizers, soft drinks, water and desserts. Huckleberry’s (https://www.huckleberrysevents.com/) will be onsite June 6, July 11, August 24. Chef Sharone (https://chefsharone.com/) will be onsite June 20, July 25, August 8. ♦...

Movie Night at Holy Cross Church

Free. Tuesday, June 3, 7pm. Holy Cross Church, Tryon.♦ Watch “Moonstruck” starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. Bring your own snacks and drinks.