The Surry Arts Council Presents

Mayberry Days
September 27-30, 2012
Mount Airy, North Carolina

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Mayberry Days Shows and Special Events

Tickets for the following shows can be purchased online through the Surry Arts Council website or by calling SAC 336.786.7998 during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST). Online tickets sales end on September 26, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

 

GOLF BUFFET DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT
Music - Comedy - Auction - Awards

Thursday, September 27, 2012
4:30 p.m. at Cross Creek Country Club

Tickets $50 per person


Includes country buffet dinner, golf awards presentation and entertainment from the Special Guests and tribute artists
Available online through September 24, 2012.

The stars come out for a big evening of fun after the golf tournament. This is your first chance to meet many of the Special Guests and enjoy a night of music, laughter and good times. The event starts off with some good country cooking in the buffet line and just gets better from there. Dinner guests have the opportunity to meet the Special Guest at an autograph session from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Avoid the long lines on Saturday! (Note: a nominal fee for autographed items during the festival)

The country buffet meal will be served from 5:00-7:00 p.m. David Browning, The Mayberry Deputy hosts the evening of golf awards and entertainment from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Learn more about the Mayberry Days Golf Tournament and special golf silent auction taking place during the evening's fun.

 

 

THE TAMS
Beach Music

Thursday, September 27, 2012
8:00 p.m. at the Blackmon Amphitheatre

Tickets $15 - available at the gate
SAC Summer Series Pass

One of premiere Beach Bands ever to hit any stage in the Carolinas is coming to Mayberry Days for the final show of the 2011 SAC Summer Series. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy a great night of music and entertainment.


Please visit the Tams' Website

 

Watch the trailer for the Mayberry Days Movie and purchase the DVD at the Andy Griffith Museum Gift Shop!

 

KAREN KNOTTS in TIED UP IN KNOTTS
Performance - Stories - Photos - Videos

Friday, September 28, 2012
12:30 p.m. at the EARLE Theatre
Reserved Seat Tickets $15
Balcony Seat Tickets $15 

Don Knotts' daughter Karen returns to Mayberry Days with her fabulous one woman show "Tied Up in Knotts" on Friday afternoon, right after the Mayor's Proclamation. Her show includes photos, videos as well as her stories and personal memories of growing up with a father who was the greatest comedic actor on television.

Karen Knotts' show has sold out every year, so don't miss out on your chance to see this show! She will be attending many other events and making appearances for autographs and photos during the festival.

Please visit Karen Knotts' website

 

 

AN AFTERNOON WITH JAMES BEST
Stories - Photos - Videos

Friday, September 28, 2012
4:15 p.m. at the EARLE Theatre
Reserved Seat Tickets $15
Balcony Seat Tickets $15 

Whether you are a fan of James Best's work as Jim Lindsey on the Andy Griffith Show, Rosco P. Coletrane on the Dukes of Hazard, his artwork or any of the hundreds of movies and television shows he has done in his 60 year career, you will enjoy this wonderful family show. James Best will share stories and film clips from his favorite movies and shows. Come see why he really is the BEST!


Please visit James Best's website

 

 

 

THE DOUG DILLARD BAND
Traditional Bluegrass

Friday, September 28, 2012
Matinee Show at 2:00 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse
Reserved Seat Tickets $25

Evening Show at 7:00 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse
Reserved Seat Tickets $25

From the Byrds to Arlo Guthrie to Earl Scruggs and dozens of recordings with the Dillards, Doug Dillard is a major force in bluegrass music and member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. For over fifty years, this virtuoso banjo picker has toured the world, worked on feature films like Popeye and Bonnie and Clyde, and thrilled television audiences with his appearances as Doug Darling of the Darling Family on The Andy Griffith Show. In the words of Mitch Jayne: this is 'what banjo picking is all about'.

Doug has performed at EVERY Mayberry Days! He's back this year with his band that includes Ginger Boatwright, Roger Rasnake, Buddy Griffin and Jimmy Vipperman. Special appearance by Maggie Peterson, his "television sister" Charlene for favorite songs from the show.

Please visit Doug Dillard's website

 

 

 

HERITAGE CROSSING
Southern Gospel

Friday, September 28, 2012
7:00 p.m. at the EARLE Theatre

Reserved or Balcony Tickets $10

Heritage Crossing returns to Mayberry Days on stage at the EARLE Theatre this year! Enjoy this family band and an evening of great southern gospel music and entertainment.


Please visit the Heritage Crossing Website

 

 

 

THE VW BOYS "SALUTE TO MAYBERRY"
Music - Comedy - Magic

Friday, September 28, 2012
9:30 p.m. at the EARLE Theatre

Reserved or Balcony Tickets $10

"We're Here to Pick!"  Surry Arts is excited to announce the return of the VW Boys. They always put on a great concert and you'll also be entertained by various tribute artists on stage. The VW Boys bring their blend of "music - comedy - magic" to the EARLE Stage on Friday night. Join Tim White, Dave Vaught, and "Fat Albert" Blackburn for a fun evening that will make you laugh, sing, and be amazed at the sleight-of-hand magic. If you've never seen them perform, make sure you take in their show this year and prepare yourself for an evening and laughs and good times.


Please visit the VW Boys Website

 

 

PROFESSOR BROWER'S LECTURE &
TAGSRWC MEETING

Saturday, September 29, 2012
2:00 p.m. at the EARLE Theatre 

General Admission Tickets $10

Join Neal Brower for another fascinating lecture. Neal Brower is the author of Mayberry 101 and taught "The Andy Griffith Show: An Indepth Study" at Community Colleges throughout North Carolina for many years.

The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club meeting will follow afterward and everyone is invited to join. Hear the year in review and what is in store for the upcoming year from the "Presiding Goober, Emeritus" and founding member of the club, Jim Clark. You also have the opportunity to learn more about the activities of the year, what is on the calendar for upcoming events, meet other TAGSRWC Chapters and members, share what your chapter has been doing and other interesting trivial trivialities. Floyd and Otis will be awarding trophies to the contest winners and annual club awards.

Jim Clark is a freelance writer from Nashville, TN and author of many books, including The Mayberry Cookbook and many other Mayberry related books.


Emmett Forrest interview with Neal Brower in 2009

 

 

COLONEL TIM'S MATINEE
Variety Show

Saturday, September 29, 2012
2:30 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse

Reserved Seat Tickets $25

Master of ceremonies, David Browning The Mayberry Deputy and his partner Allan "Floyd" Newsome welcome a host of talent on Saturday afternoon with all the Special Guests appearing.

 

 

MICHAEL HOOVER "MEMORIES OF ELVIS"
Gospel - Rock - Country

Saturday, September 29, 2012
7:00 p.m. at the EARLE Theatre

Reserved Seat Tickets $20
Balcony Seat Tickets $15

Michael Hoover returns to Mayberry Days with another spectacular evening of music and memories of Elvis Presley. You'll hear all the favorites from Elvis' favorite gospel songs to the hits that made him the King of Rock-n-Roll. Even the Mayberry Tribute Artists will be a part of the show to bring a laugh and join in the fun times. Don't miss this exciting show and see why Michael Hoover is one of the finest entertainers in the business.


Please visit the Michael Hoover's website

 

 

COLONEL TIM'S TALENT TIME
Variety Show

Saturday September 29, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse

Reserved Seat Tickets $25

Join host David Browning, The Mayberry Deputy, along with Allan Newsome, Floyd the Barber and other tribute artists for an evening of Mayberry fun and entertainment at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. See performances from the guest stars, along with local and national talent. You never know what might happen or who will be on stage next!

 

 

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