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Sunday Serenade: The Lovebirds at The Congregational Church

Sunday, May 4, 7pm, The Congregational Church, Tryon. ♦ The Lovebirds (Barb Ester, Diane Matheson, Phyllis Free and Elizabeth York) are back to play a Sunday Serenade. The theme of the performance is “Resist & Renew.” Freewill donations encouraged and...

Tryon Comics & Art Expo

Saturday, June 7, 10am-5pm, Tryon Fine Arts Center Pavilion Enjoy the first-ever Tryon Comic & Art Expo (TCAE) on Saturday, June 7th, from 10 am to 5 pm at Tryon Fine Arts Center at 34 Melrose Avenue in Tryon, North Carolina! This special one-day event is a celebration of comic books, cosplay, cartooning, and sequential art, designed to inspire a renewed love for reading in both children and adults.♦ See talented writers, artists, and publishers from our region who come together to showcase their work, sign books, and connect with fans. Explore artist tables brimming with incredible art and comics and participate in engaging panels and Q&A sessions focusing on self-publishing, podcasting, and comic creation. Whether you’re a devoted comic book lover or just curious about the world of comics, TCAE promises a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and community. Save the date for this fantastic opportunity to discover the future of storytelling! Tickets are $10/adults, $5/students 13-18, Free/kids 12 & under with paying adult. Purchase tickets at:...

“Swannanoan Silt” Art Film at Tryon Arts and Crafts School

Free. April 17, 6pm, at the Tryon Arts and Crafts School.♦ Enjoy the premiere of local filmmakers’ Isaac King and Tristan Turner’s short film “Swannanoan Silt” accompanied by a live musical score by the filmmakers’ collaborator, Agis Shaw. The film is about the damage caused on September 27, 2024 by Hurricane Helene. This unique film, created by two experimental filmmakers, address that continuing devastation. It is not a traditional documentary but an artistic, abstract, yet heartfelt approach to this cataclysmic event. This is a two-channel live projection performance examining how communities in Western North Carolina cope and rebuild in the aftermath of the hurricane. The simultaneously projected filmed footage and slides engage directly with the hurricane’s ecological impact since the film itself was processed in the contaminated Swannanoa and French Broad RIvers....

“Jesus Christ Superstar” Film and Sing-Along at the Historic Tryon Theatre

7th annual sing along and movie! Dress up in your favorite 70’s gar, bring a cowbell, invite your friends, and spread the word. Glow sticks and song sheets will be provided.♦ This is an interactive showing of the 1973 film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Crowd participation and sing-alongs are welcome. Advance tickets are strongly suggested, $10 each. Purchase tickets at: https://www.tryontheatre.com/...

Concert at FENCE

Free concert series at FENCE, Tryon, NC♦ 4/27, 4pm, Aubrey Eisenman 5/18, 4pm, Michael Flynn 6/22, 4pm, Izzi Hughes

Gallery Talk at Mirrorball Gallery

Free, April 26, 2-4pm, Mirrorball Gallery. Atlanta based pop-artist, Anderson Smith discusses his fine art journey in the Atlanta art scene of the 1990’s. Anderson will share insight about being an artist and gallery owner. ♦

Opening Reception at Mirrorball Gallery

Free: Opening Reception with Atlanta based pop-artist, Anderson Smith “Multitude of Color” Series. The reception coincides with Tryon’s 4th Friday and features a live performance by Chartreuse/Reframing A Soundscape. April 25, 5pm at Mirrorball Gallery, Tryon, NC....

Fall Bird Walk at FENCE

Free. November 20, 9-10:30am, FENCE Birders of all levels are welcome. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring along binoculars if you have them. ♦

Summer Bird Walk at FENCE

Free. August 28, 8-9:30am, FENCE Birders of all levels are welcome. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring along binoculars if you have them. ♦

Spring Bird Walk at FENCE

Free. May 15, 8-9:30am, FENCE Birders of all levels are welcome. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring along binoculars if you have them. ♦