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Song of the Mountains at the Lincoln Theatre
Lincoln Theatre117 East Main Street
Marion, VA 24354
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Song of the Mountains showcases the music from the Southern Appalachian Region which includes bluegrass, old time, celtic, gospel and country music. Generally the first Saturday of every month at 7:00 pm you and your family are invited to the beautiful Lincoln Theatre in Marion, VA to see and hear the music from the region where it all began.
Song of the Mountains started in 2005 with TV tapings for Public TV. These shows were, and continue to be taped before a live audience at the Lincoln Theatre and are broadcast on PBS. Since the 2005 season the show is now syndicated nationally and offered to all PBS affiliates across the United States. Song of the Mountains has won the prestigious Telly Award" and is being aired on over 190 outlets nationwide. Plan to be part of our live TV audience for this season's tapings!
Accessibility:
Date/Hours:
Sunday, January 03, 2010 - Sunday, December 19, 2010 (7:00 PM-10:00 PM)
Admission Fee: $ Varies
Children Welcome
Telephone:
Phone: (423) 323-7829
Phone: (276) 783-6093
Website:
www.songofthemountains.org
When: Sep 3, 2010 7:00:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia
Cost: $ Varies
Business Basics Workshop-Smyth Co
How to Build a Successful Business
Find out if youre ready to start a business, the steps for starting a business, marketing and customer service advice and resources available to launch a successful business. We will walk you though every aspect of starting a business
Workshop segments include:
Why a Business Plan
Financing Your Business
Customer Service in Business
Promotion and Branding through Social Media
Resources for Business in Virginia
When: Sep 9, 2010 9:00:00 AM to Sep 9, 2010 12:00:00 PM
Where: Smyth Career & Technology Center in Marion, Virginia
Cost: Free to ticket holder 0.00
Smyth County "Patriot's Day" Commemoration Downtown Marion
138 West Main
Marion, VA 24354
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The Town of Marion and Smyth County invite you to join us as we pay tribute to our veterans, service personnel, law enforcement officers, and emergency services workers with a special program at 6pm the Marion Town Hall. Patriotic music will be performed by the Marion Middle and High School Bands, and special speakers will deliver the program.
Accessibility:
Date/Hours:
Saturday, September 11, 2010 (6:00 PM-7:00 PM)
Sunday, September 11, 2011 (6:00 PM-7:00 PM)
Admission Fee: FREE
Telephone:
Office: (276) 783-4190
Town Hall: (276) 783-4113
Fax: (276) 783-8413
Email:
mdra@smyth.net
Website:
www.mariondowntown.org
When: Sep 11, 2010 6:00:00 PM to Sep 11, 2010 7:00:00 PM
Where: Courthouse Square in Marion, Virginia
Cost: FREE
Pedal, Pedal, Pedal Hungry Mother State Park
2854 Park Boulevard
Marion, VA 24354
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Bring your kids to the park for Pedal, Pedal, Pedal. It's part of the International Mountain Biking Association's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. Kids play different biking games, win prizes and ride Hungry Mother State Park's beautiful trails. Children must wear helmets and bring their bikes. Call Richard Brecht, (276) 613-1118, for details.
Date/Hours:
Saturday, October 02, 2010 (11:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Admission Fee: $
Children Welcome
Pets Welcome
Telephone:
voice: (276) 781-7400
reservations: (800) 933-7275
Email:
hungrymother@dcr.virginia.gov
Website:
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hun.shtml
When: Oct 2, 2010 11:00:00 AM to Oct 2, 2010 1:00:00 PM
Where: Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, Virginia
Cost: $
Great Customer Service-Smyth Co
Customer Service Comes From The Heart
Smyth Career and Technology Center
Seven Mile Ford, VA
Getting customers through the door requires good marketing. Keeping them requires great service.
Front line staff members can make or break the customer experience, and here in our hometown, we pride ourselves on our hospitality. We're communities of good people who care about each other and it shows in the way we do business.
Every day the staff of your business can build the relationships that let customers know they're more than sales figures and create the connections that will bring them back. We're going to show them how.
Bring your staff for an engaging discussion on great customer service. We'll build teamwork and work to understand the customer experience, focusing on both internal and external customers and leadership in the workplace.
- Identify why customer service is beneficial to your bottom line for increasing sales
- Identify and practice positive behaviors that enhance customer service skills
- Learn to treat your co-workers as your INTERNAL customers
- Give front-line employees the confindence and support they need to shine as hosts
- Managers learn to lead by example
When: Oct 7, 2010 10:00:00 AM to Oct 7, 2010 12:00:00 PM
Where: Smyth Career & Technology Center in Marion, Virginia
Cost: Free 0.00
Marion's "Halloween Madness!" Downtown Marion
138 West Main
Marion, VA 24354
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Come Trick-or-Treat in Historic downtown Marion! Downtown merchants open their doors to ghosts and goblins (12 and under accompanied by an adult), and pass out bagloads of delicious candies and other goodies.
Date/Hours:
Saturday, October 30, 2010 (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Admission Fee: Free
Children Welcome
Telephone:
Office: (276) 783-4190
Town Hall: (276) 783-4113
Fax: (276) 783-8413
Email:
mdra@smyth.net
Website:
www.mariondowntown.org
When: Oct 30, 2010 10:00:00 AM to Oct 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM
Where: Courthouse Square in Marion, Virginia
Cost: Free
James Leva and Purgatory Mountain Ages: All Ages
When: Nov 6, 2010 8:00:00 PM
Where: Song of the Mountains PBS taping in Marion, Virginia
Marion Christmas Market Historic Downtown Marion, VA
138 West Main Street
Marion, VA 24354
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The Town of Marion partners with the German Club of Marion to make our town magical for the holiday season! Twinkling lights, holiday decorations, carolers, and more! Join us at the Marion Farmers Market Pavilion for dozens of local crafters, artisans, and more to kick off the holiday season. Live music, special food and beverages. Don't miss the annual Christmas Parade on Sunday at 2 - all right in the heart of historic downtown!
Accessibility:
Date/Hours:
Friday, November 19, 2010 - Sunday, November 21, 2010 (4:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Children Welcome
Pets Welcome
Telephone:
Main office: (276) 783-4190
Town Hall: (276) 783-4113
Email:
kheath@marionva.org
Website:
www.marionva.org
When: Nov 19, 2010 4:00:00 PM
Where: Courthouse Square in Marion, Virginia
Christmas Holiday Kaleidoscope Parade Downtown Marion
138 West Main Street
Marion, VA 24354
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The Town of Marion and the Marion Rotary Club invite you to kick off the holiday season with our annual Christmas Holiday Kaleidoscope Parade, always the Sunday before Thanksgiving along Main Street. Enjoy marching bands, beauty queens, local and professional floats, and even Ol' Santa himself! Special reserved parking available for handicapped and elderly. Call for location details.
Accessibility:
Date/Hours:
Sunday, November 21, 2010 (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Admission Fee: FREE
Children Welcome
Telephone:
office: (276) 783-4190
Town Hall: (276) 783-4113
Fax: (276) 783-8413
Email:
mdra@smyth.net
Website:
www.marionva.org
When: Nov 21, 2010 2:00:00 PM to Nov 21, 2010 4:00:00 PM
Where: Courthouse Square in Marion, Virginia
Cost: FREE
Song of the Mountains See The Grascals perform live at The Lincoln Theatre for Song Of The Mountains PBS taping! For more information visit: www.songofthemountains.org
When: Dec 18, 2010 6:00:00 PM
Where: Song of the Mountains PBS taping in Marion, Virginia
Cost: $15
