March 05, 2010 through March 26, 2010 YOUTH ART MONTH EXHIBIT This is always a fun show, featuring work from students in the Madison County Schools' art programs. Opening night is Friday March 5 from 5-7pm.

March 13, 2010 THE FIDDLERS OF MADISON COUNTY SATURDAY MARCH 13. At the Arts Center. 90 S. Main St. Marshal. TWO SHOWS 4:00 & 8:00 PM. TICKETS $15 4:00 SHOW IS SOLD OUT!!!! 8:00 Going fast- get your tickets now! One of the best shows in the region, these concerts are an annual favorite here at the Arts Center. Featuring an all-star lineup of Fiddlers from Madison County, it is an evening celebrating the fine tradition and amazing musical talent in our community. This year's shows feature BOBBY HICKS (fresh from teaching at Harvard University!), ARVIL FREEMAN, JOSH GOFORTH, ROGER HOWELL, ADAM MASTERS, SONS OF RALPH, JAKE & SARAH OWEN, and many more. Buy tickets for 8pm show

March 20, 2010 ASHEVILLE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL in Marshall. Saturday, March 20th. 1 pm. At the Arts Center. 90 S. Main Street, Marshall. Tickets $5. The largest children's film festival in South East, Asheville International Children's Film Festival, celebrates the best and brightest in international children's cinema. We will be screening films from the popular Rise and Shine! block of films (see below). Our Special guest is film maker Linda McLean, Executive Director of the organization Little Pearls, an inspirational film production company. Linda will show some of her inspirational short films and be in attendance for a Q & A. Join us for a celluloid carpet ride around the globe, to see films that are inspiring, magical, one-of-a-kind -- and not available on DVD. Crafted by Elizabeth Shepherd, our Curator, Asheville International Children's Film Festival includes gentle programs for tiny first-time movie-goers, chills and thrills for older, more adventurous viewers and films that will inspire young people to get involved and make a difference. What better way to spend a chilly day than to come together in community in our cozy gallery, to see international films made for the next generation of movie lovers? Rise and Shine! (Various directors, various countries, 2005-2008, 78 min) Here’s a blast of sunshine sure to brighten any day! In this collection of mostly animated short films, you’ll bask in the glory of a perfect spring day in the park, reach for the tastiest thing on a table filled with treats and go on wild adventures with unforgettable characters. Meet a mischievous toddler on a quest to improve her appearance, brave kids who are guide a lost bear back to safety, a dog that follows his tail to find a new friend and some grumpy lumps of clay that finally see the light. Film program includes: 1. Pound (Evan Bernard, USA, 2007, 2 min) 2. The Narrator (Mark Ratzlaff, Canada, 2008, 4 min) 3. A Sunny Day (Gil Alkabetz, Germany, 2007, 6 min) 4. Little Dinosaurs (Dana Dorian, Scotland, 2008, 1 min) 5. Bibi (Bek Shakirov, USA/Uzbekistan, 2005, 6 min) 6. The New Species (Evalds Lacis, Latvia, 2008, 10 min) 7. Bear Is Coming (Janis Cimermanis, Latvia, 2008, 16 min) 8. Captain Flint’s Old Sofa (Michael Zamjatnis, Germany, 2006, 8 min) 9. The Little Swineherd (Maria Horvath, Hungary, 2007, 8 min) 10. My Happy End (Milen Vitanov, Germany, 2007, 5 min) 11. Carrot On The Beach (Partel Tall, 2008, Estonia, 6 min) 12. Crank Balls (Devin Bell, USA, 2007, 5 min) 13. Super Al: It’s Snow Fun (Natt Thanvigit, 2007, 2 min). Recommended for all ages. One film has English subtitles. Buy tickets online with credit card or PayPal Festival Web link

April 01, 2010 through April 30, 2010 JOEL MORRIS & GEORGE LONG EXHIBIT We've chosen April Fool's Day to open this show, which will be filled with whimsy and genius. Morris is a North Carolina artist whose work has been showcased around the world. This will be a 50 year career retrospective show. Long is a sculptor and painter who works in various media to create highly personal works. The opening is Thursday April 1st from 6-9 pm. The show will be up through the month of April. Website Link

April 17, 2010 JOE PENLAND with guests THE TWILITE BROADCASTERS IN CONCERT AT THE ARTS CENTER. 8:00 pm show. Tickets $10. Joe Penland is well known to many of you already. A Madison County native and product of generations of singers and storytellers, his shows are known for his humorous and poignant songwriting, interpretations of traditional ballads, and engaing banter with the audience. He will be performing a new show, preparing for an early summer tour of Scotland and England. Adam Tanner and Mark Jackson are The Twilite Broadcasters. Having come together to sing and play in Weaverville, North Carolina in 2009, the group continues the longstanding tradition of two part rural harmony vocals with simple acoustic string instrument accompaniment once common in the Southern part of the United States (starting in the 1930's). The fundamental components of lead and harmony vocal in tandem with guitar and mandolin are the seminal sounds that set the stage for a variety of American musical styles to come, including: Bluegrass, Folk, Country and Rock n' Roll. The Twilite Broadcasters bring new shadings and highlights to the old songs they present, engaging a wide variety of listeners Buy tickets online with credit card or PayPal "> Website Link The Twilite Broadcaster's website

April 24, 2010 THE KRUGER BROTHERS In concert at the Ebbs Chapel School Auditorium. 8:00 pm. Tickets $20 To get to Ebbs Chapel School, take exit 3 of I-26. turn right, and then take the first left. orn and raised in Switzerland, Jens and Uwe Kruger have been performing professionally since 1973. After playing for twenty years throughout Europe in various styles and venues, Uwe on guitar and Jens on banjo, the brothers invited bassist Joel Landsberg to join them, and the three musicians formed the acoustic trio audiences around the world know as the Kruger Brothers. Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous, reflecting their sheer joy in playing music. Their virtuoso playing combined with the manner in which they interact with each other and with their audience makes their music uniquely special. The Kruger Brothers' musical style defies definition, encompassing all styles of music through their personal individual development, classical European musical influences, and love of the American spirit. Combine it all together and the result is what can only be described as new American music. Buy tickets online with credit card or PayPal The Kruger Brothers website

May 06, 2010 through May 28, 2010 MADISON ON MAIN GROUP SHOW Opening Thursday, May 6th 6-9 pm at the Arts Center. Exhibit continues through May 28th. This is a group show featuring many of the premier craftspeople of Madison County. It will feature painting, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and more. We will also be celebrating the grand opening of the new store here at the Arts Council, which will in itself display a wide variety of local crafts. This show is presented in conjunction with the MADISON ON MAIN street festival (formerly known as Madison Celebrates Art,) which takes place on Saturday, May 8th

May 08, 2010 MADISON ON MAIN STREET FESTIVAL Downtown Marshall is turned into a pedestrian shopping bonanza, just in time for mother's day! Saturday, May 8th from 10 am until 5 pm. This annual event features booths crammed with all kinds of crafts, art, music, kid's corner, and more. This is a fun, family friendly day in a beautiful setting.

June 04, 2010 through June 28, 2010 HOT SPRINGS INVADES MARSHALL! Opening Friday June 4th, 6-9pm. Exhibit continues through June 28th. This will be a group show featuring artists from the 28743 zip code. Wild and woolly, calm and serene, up and down: this will be a wildly varied show, full of suprise and delight. We figured that since the MCAC will be in Hot Springs for the Bluff Mountain Festival te following weekend, we'd bring Hot Springs to Marshall for the month of June. Look out, Mars Hill, you're next!

June 12, 2010 BLUFF MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL At the Hot Springs Spa & Campground. 10am-7pm. FREE!!! This is the 15th annual Bluff Mountain Festival, and we are super excited to make it a great one. The lineup is being finalized, and details will be posted soon. A fun and free day of music, friends, food, and a huge silent auction filled with treasures and practical items.