STERLING & REID...
Brothers three-ring circus, the second largest circus in the world, is coming to Western Carolina University tonight (Thursday) for two performances (4:30 and 7:30 p.m.) at the Ramsey Center. The shows will feature a wide variety of circus acts and stars, including trapeze artists, acrobats, gymnasts, circus pets, clowns, a human cannonball, motorcycle daredevils, "The X-Games Wheel of Death," and, of course, performing elephants. Tickets are on sale, and reserved seating is available. Look for discount coupons at area stores and fast food restaurants. For information, call 227-7677 or visit online at www.funcircus.com.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS...
sponsored by Best Western River Escape Inn and Community Health Link, will be tonight (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. at the Best Western in Dillsboro.
LEGENDARY SINGER BJ THOMAS...
will perform at Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel Thursday and Friday, Feb. 13 and 14. Best known for his hit "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head," Thomas also has a number of other hits including "Hey, Won't You Play, Another Somebody-Done-Somebody-Wrong Song" and "Two-Car Garage." Thomas, who has won five Grammy awards, has two platinum albums and 11 gold records. Shows are at 8 p.m. both nights, and tickets start at $25. For information, call 1-800-HARRAHS or visit www.harrahs.com.
MUSICIANS WANTED...
CulloWHEE! ArtsFest, Western Carolina University's summer celebration of live music and fine arts, is now accepting applications for musical entertainment acts for the second annual festival, scheduled for June 20-21. The event will offer opportunities for performing artists from a variety of musical genres, including jazz, blues and adult contemporary music. Last year's inaugural festival featured such performers as The Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn, Joe Sample and Bio Ritmo and attracted more than 3,000 people. Interested performers may obtain by calling Bill Clarke, chairman of the festival planning committee, at 227-7677, or by visiting the music festival's website at www.cullowheeartsfest.com. Application are due Feb. 21.
TICKETS ARE...
still available for a night of country music by platinum-selling recording artists Montgomery Gentry the Country Music Association's duo of the year for 2000 at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Western Carolina University's Ramsey Center. Advanced tickets for reserved seating are $15 for WCU students, $22 for all others. All day-of-show tickets are $22. Tickets are available at the Ramsey Center ticket office, or through tickets.com call toll free 1-800-332-5200 or visit the Web site at www.tickets.com. For more information, call 227-7206.
SOUTHERN LUMBER...
owner Tom Stovall recently hosted a meeting of the Jackson County Home Builders Association. Stovall credited the success of his business to "loyal customers and dedication to customer service" and said he's "delighted" with the growth of the builders' association.
AT SOUL INFUSION...
Michael Reno Harrell and Phyllis Tannerfrye will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Harrell is the winner of the 2002 Merlefest Chris Austin songwriter competition in the gospel category. His songs are in regular rotation on WNCW and Americana stations around the country. Tannerfrye is the winner of the 2001 song competition at the Suwannee Springfest March in Live Oak, Fla., and was a featured songwriter last October for the Charlotte Folk Society. Also, Asheville folk songwriter Julie Loyd will perform Saturday, Feb. 8, at 9 p.m. Both events are free and open to all ages.
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