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The Wizard of Oz

 Swain County High School and the Swain Arts Center proudly present the full length musical adaptation of the classic L. Frank Baum novel, The Wizard of Oz

The Swain High Vocal Ensemble is hard at work, preparing to bring this classic musical, that has been entertaining audiences for generations, to our stage.  This will be the full length musical featured in the 1939 film starring Judy Garland with some musical numbers that were cut from the original movie such as The Jitter Bug. You will not want to miss this show!

Tickets are available online and at the door. $12 for Adults and $6 for Students. 

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Brotherhood

Brotherhood, a dynamic 7-piece Doobie Brothers Tribute band from Atlanta, emerged in 2019 with a singular goal – to faithfully recreate the unparalleled "Doobie Brothers" concert experience. With a repertoire spanning over 50 years, they flawlessly perform all the iconic hits, capturing the essence of the legendary band's enduring legacy. 

One Night Only!

Friday - April 11, 2025 - 6PM

Adults $10, Students $5 

Tickets Available Online and at the door.

General Admission Only

Thunder in the Smokies

An Appalachian Clogging Celebration

Saturday - April 26, 2025 - 2pm

The Southern Appalachians are home to some of the best clogging groups in the world. Come out to celebrate this uniquely American dance form. 


Tickets $5 All Seats - Available at the Door or Online

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Appalachian Smoke

Saturday - April 26, 2025 - 7pm

We are proud to announce the return of local bluegrass music sensation, Appalachian Smoke to our stage. If you missed their last performance in the Fall, you will not want to miss this opportunity to enjoy the music of this rising group.

Adults $10 - Students $5 - General Admission Only 

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Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day

Sunday April 27, 2025 - 2pm - 5pm

Come out and enjoy an afternoon participating in the oldest form of photography. We will spend the afternoon constructing our own pinhole cameras and then we will use those cameras to take pictures. By the end of the day, we will have some of our very own pinhole photos to share with the world. 

This is a free event suitable for the entire family.

We're going to celebrate a day early!

Saturday - May 3, 2025 - 2pm

Save the Date! We will have light saber duels as well as a screening of the original release of Episode IV, A New Hope

This is a free event suitable for the entire family.

SWAIN ARTS CENTER
Joe Holt, Director
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713

828-488-7843

Email: jholt@swainmail.org

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