Diana Wortham Theatre announces 2014-15 Intersections Sing Together events

The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina announces the schedule for its 2014/2015 Intersections Sing Together events. The series, which runs October 2014 through April 2015, is designed for family and friends to celebrate the joy of music and singing in spirited sessions led by musicians Beth and Jim Magill, bringing community together through song. The Forum, a large multi-purpose space adjacent to the theatre and accessible from the theatre’s main lobby, is the venue for all Sing Together events.

The 2014/2015 Sing Together Series opens with Songs of the 60s (October 10, 2014). Relive an era when the tides of change were turning in America with familiar classics by Pete Seeger, Peter Yarrow, Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell. Kicking off the holiday season, one of the most popular Sing Together sessions is Winter Songs (December 12, 2014), where seasonal songs are shared with the entire family. Slow down during the busy holiday season and spend a precious hour singing with the ones you love. Back by popular demand is Freedom Songs & Spirituals with guest artist Becky Stone (February 13, 2015), a vibrant song-filled exploration of that great network of passengers, conductors, shepherds and stationmasters on the Freedom Train. And new this season is Carl Sandburg’s American Songbag (April 17, 2015). Experience American folk music - songs representing the hearts and voices of thousands of men and women - performed, collected, and preserved by the renowned poet and national icon.

All Intersections Sing Together sessions take place at 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8 children 12 and under; children 2 and under are free. To obtain more information on the Diana Wortham Theatre’s Intersections Sing Together Series or to buy tickets, call the theatre’s box office at (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com.

Calendar Listings

Intersections Sing Together: Songs of the 60s                    October 10, 2014

Relive an era when the tides of change were turning in America with familiar classics by Pete Seeger, Peter Yarrow, Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell. Led by Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome. Friday, October 10, 2014, 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8 children 12 and under; children 2 and under are free. Info/tickets: (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com

Intersections Sing Together: Winter Songs            December 12, 2014

Slow down during the busy holiday season and spend a precious hour singing with the ones you love. Regardless of your religious affiliation, you will learn seasonal songs to share with the entire family to kick off a warm holiday season. Led by musicians Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome. Friday, December 12, 2014, 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8 children 12 and under; children 2 and under are free. Info/tickets: (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com

Intersections Sing Together: Freedom Songs & Spirituals            February 13, 2015

Join special guest Becky Stone for a vibrant song-filled exploration of that great network of passengers, conductors, shepherds and stationmasters on the Freedom Train. Led by musicians Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome. Friday, February 13, 2015, 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8 children 12 and under; children 2 and under are free. Info/tickets: (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com

Intersections Sing Together: Carl Sandburg’s American Songbag         April 17, 2015

Experience American folk music - songs representing the hearts and voices of thousands of men and women - performed, collected, and preserved by the renowned poet and national icon. Led by musicians Beth and Jim Magill. All skill levels are welcome. Friday, April 17, 2015, 6:30 p.m. in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre. $10 adults/$8 children 12 and under; children 2 and under are free. Info/tickets: (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com

Trail of Tears Memorial Walk scheduled for Saturday, November 1st

Cherokee Historical Association will host the 8th Annual Trail of Tears Memorial Walk on Saturday November 1, 2014. This will also be the start of a CHA membership drive. The walk begins at the Main Office located at 564 Tsali Blvd. (across the street from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian) and continues along the Cherokee River Loop Trail on Acquoni Road, back to Tsali Blvd. onto Drama Road and ending at the Oconaluftee Indian Village. You may pick up a registration form at our office or call Linda at 828-497-1125. Membership information is available as well. Coffee and a light snack will be provided starting at 9:30 with an opening program and walk beginning at 10:00. Water will be provided along the walking route.  Joining the Cherokee Historical Association Membership is a wonderful way of supporting us and our mission statement which is "To perpetuate and preserve the history and culture of the Cherokee people". The Trail of Tears Walk is just one of many ways we remember those during such a dark time in history. Through your continued support we are able to honor the past while we secure a place for the future.  To register for this event, please visit www.cherokeehistorical.org

Harlem Ambassadors Show Basketball Team offers fundraising support for interested organizations

Is your organization looking for a game changing fundraising event? The Harlem Ambassadors Show Basketball Team has performed fundraising events throughout the United States and 19 foreign countries since 1997. 

The Harlem Ambassadors feature a “Harlem-style” basketball show, including ball handling tricks, slam dunks and amusing comedy routines entertaining kids & families alike.

They have worked and continue to work extensively with non-profit organizations including, but not limited to: Booster Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Crime Stoppers and many service organizations. Their main goal is to help community organizations reach fundraising potential through these unique basketball events.

The Harlem show will be touring through North Carolina in March 2015, and local organizations are encouraged to consider hosting a special fundraising event with the Harlem Ambassadors. With this inclusive package they supply media and promotional tools. They will send a fundraising guide that consists of a step-by-step process to help plan, promote and advertise the event. They also provide participating organizations with 1,000 game tickets printed specifically for the organization to use and Harlem Ambassadors’ press releases, photos and logos to distribute to local media. 

Additionally, organizations will receive an autographed Harlem Ambassadors team basketball, which is great for a fundraising raffle. Then, the Harlem Ambassadors play a team your organization assembles, making this an event the whole community can rally around.

For more information, please contact Luc Lagesse at (888) 386-4667 or visit their website at 

harlemambassadors.com for updated information concerning their traveling tours.