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Here are some upcoming events in Mayberry that folks have thumbtacked to Floyd's bulletin board from the most recent issue of The eBullet
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Mount Airy, N.C. For info, visit the Web site at www.surryarts.org/agmuseum or call (336) 786-1604.
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* March 20: Rodney and Beverly Dillard present their Mayberry Values program at 7 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church in Nixa, Mo.* Mar. 23: Author and teacher Neal Brower gives the second in his series of five lectures at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C. The topic of this lecture is "The Beginning of 'The Andy Griffith Show.'" Each lecture starts at 2 p.m. and costs $10, which includes admission the Andy Griffith Museum. To register for a lecture, e-mail jessica@surryarts.org or call (336) 786-1604.
* Apr. 17: Neal Brower gives the third of five lectures at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C. The topic of this lecture is "The Production of 'The Andy Griffith Show.'" Each lecture starts at 2 p.m. and costs $10, which includes admission the Andy Griffith Museum. To register for a lecture, e-mail jessica@surryarts.org or call (336) 786-1604.
* Apr. 22-24: Maggie Peterson is a presenter (at the Betty Lynn Luncheon) and a performer at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshville, Mo. Among the other special guests are a great-grandson of Sir Winston Churchill and the descendants or relatives of several U.S. presidents. For more info, visit http://www.cherryblossomfest.com.
* Apr. 30: David "Mayberry Deputy Browning provides border security at Bristol, Tenn./Va. Sign Celebration.
* Apr. 30: James Best greets fans and signs copies of his Best in Hollywood memoir at Sherlock's Books in Lebanon, Tenn. Details TBA. For more info, visit http://www.sherlocksbooks.com.
* May 1: James Best is at the downtown Nashville location of Sherlock's Books to sign his recent book, Best in Hollywood. Some of his original paintings will also be shown that evening in a gallery as part of the First Saturday Art Crawl in downtown Nashville. Details TBA. For more info, visit http://www.sherlocksbooks.com.
* May 1: Neal Brower gives the fourth in the series of five lectures at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C. The topic of this lecture is "Music and Musical Scoring of 'The Andy Griffith Show.'" Each lecture starts at 2 p.m. and costs $10, which includes admission the Andy Griffith Museum. To register for a lecture, e-mail jessica@surryarts.org or call (336) 786-1604.
* May 1: 23rd Annual Uncle Jesse Big Bass Classic in memory of Denver Pyle in Paris, Tex. Visit http://www.unclejessefishing.com for more info.
* May 5: David Browning waxes the steps at the BBB Seniors Event in Charlotte, N.C.
* May 6 and 7: The Annual Eagles' Wings Golf Tournament and Dinner/Auctions, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., will feature several Mayberry tribute artists, including David Mayberry Deputy Browning, Allan "Floyd" Newsome, Kenneth "Otis" Junkin, Tim "Goober" Pettigrew, Jeff "Howard Sprague" Branch, and Gary "Gomer" Crain. The golf tourney is on Thurs. and the dinner/auctions are on Fri. The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels will also be performing in Tuscaloosa that weekend. Eagles' Wings is a non-profit organization providing services for adults with special needs. The Tuscaloosa group has a strong bond with several TAGSRWC chapters and members, as well as cast members and fans of "The Andy Griffith Show" who have participated in fund-raisers and other efforts in recent years. For more info, visit http://www.eagleswingsoftuscaloosa.org.
* May 7: Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band perform at The Dillard House in Dillard, Ga.
* May 8: Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band perform at Bill's Music Shop & Pickin' Parlor in West Columbia, S.C.* June 2: David Browning helps salute goals reached at DARE Graduation in Rocky Mount, N.C.
* June 4 and 5: Mule Day/Chickenfest in Gordo, Ala., starring Maggie Peterson, and featuring Mayberry tribute artists, including Allan "Floyd" Newsone, Tim "Goober" Pettigrew, Jeff "Howard Sprague" Branch, and Kenneth "Otis" Junkin. There will also be a carnival in town in conjunction with Mule Days, as well as National Guard race cards and assorted military displays, and much more. (No doubt including mules and chickens.) Details to come. For more info, visit http://www.gordochamber.com.
* June 5: Neal Brower gives the final installment in his series of five lectures at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C. The topic of this lecture is "The Influence of Southern Culture and Mount Airy on 'The Andy Griffith Show.'" Each lecture starts at 2 p.m. and costs $10, which includes admission the Andy Griffith Museum. To register for a lecture, e-mail jessica@surryarts.org or call (336) 786-1604.
* June 5: David Browning's jaw muscles work at the Clinch River Festival in St. Paul, Va.
* June 12: David Browning races the bases at the Lexington (Ky.) Legends baseball game.* June 19: We'll be darned if David Browning isn't at the Salem (Va.) Red Sox game.
* June 24: Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band perform at 7 p.m. at the IBMA Hall of Fame ROMP (River of Music Party) in Owensboro, Ky.*
July 10-11: 10th Annual Mayberry Squad Car Nationals and 6th Annual “Mayberry Comes to Graysville” Festival in Graysville, Ala. Rodney Dillard and Maggie Peterson are the first guests announced. Other guests and details TBA.
* July 23-24: Mayberry in the Midwest IV in New Castle, Ind. CANCELED! Unfortunately, all the pieces to the puzzle weren't able to come together and the stars didn't quite align for this much anticipated Mayberry cast reunion event this time around. We can hope it comes together for another year sometime down the road, because the first three editions of this event were some of the best ever.
* July 25: Jim Nabors is in concert for a rare performance after his official retirement in 2008. He'll be at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Penn., for a show at 3 p.m. Tickets are $50 and go on sale Feb. 27. For more info, visit http://www.amtshows.com.
* Aug. 7: Rodney Dillard are joined by Maggie Peterson and several of the Mayberry Tribute Artists (including David "Mayberry Deputy" Browning, Kenneth "Otis" Junkin, and Jeff "Howard" Branch) for a concert benefiting the Montgomery County DARE program. The evening concert will be at the James H. Garner Center in Troy, N.C. Tickets are $20 reserved and $15 general admission. For tickets and more info, visit www.bluegrassintroy.com.
* Aug. 22: Maggie Peterson and Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band perform in the Mayberry Celebration at the Fountain of Life Bible Church in Johnson City, Tenn.* Sept. 5 Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band perform at the Boone Plantation BBQ Festival in Charleston, S.C.* Sept. 16: Rodney Dillard and the Dillard Band perform in Fort Payne, Ala. Details TBA.* Sept. 23-26: 20th Anniversary Edition of Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, N.C. This is the big one! Guests confirmed so far include: Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou), Doug Dillard (the banjo-playing Darling boy), Maggie Peterson (Charlene Darling), Rodney Dillard (the guitar-playing Darling boy) and his current Dillard band, Elinor Donahue (Ellie Walker), James Best (Jim Lindsey), Jackie Joseph ("Sweet Romeena"), LeRoy McNees (one of the Country Boys in "Mayberry on Record"), George Spence (Frank the Fiance in "Guest in the House"), David Morris (son of Howard Morris), Laura Hagen (widow of Earle Hagen), and Karen Knotts (daughter of Don Knotts). More to come. Other festival favorites include a lecture by Neal Brower and a concert by the VW Boys. Full details, updates, and tickets to those portions of the weekend that require a ticket are available online at www.surryarts.org.Oct. 2: Long Branch Baptist Church in Autryville, N.C., will celebrate the 50th
Anniversary of TAGS with a day of music, memories, and down-home fun. Scheduled to appear: Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band, Maggie Peterson, David "Mayberry Deputy" Browning, Jeff "Howard Sprague" Branch, and Allan "Floyd" Newsome. Other special guests TBA.
The day will feature two shows by the performers listed above as well as a meet-and-greet lunch. There will also be a pickle making contest, a whistling contest, trivia contests, and other activities throughout the day. More events still TBA. There will be a Facebook page and Web site up in the coming weeks.
Autryville is located approximately 60 miles south of Raleigh, 15 miles east of
Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg, and 80 miles northwest from Wilmington.
* Oct. 3: 50th Anniversary of the airing of the first episode of "The Andy Griffith Show" on CBS.
* Oct 16-21: A Cruise to Mayberry 5 to the Bahamas aboard Carnival's Fascination with the VW Boys and Mayberry tribute artists and others TBA. For more info, call (336) 538-4926 or toll-free (800) 832-7993, or visit www.allaboutcruisesnc.net