Roots, Branches & Fruit presents
Speaking of Freedom
The Journey to Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Starting at 7:30PM / Doors open at 7PM
General Admission Seating FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Community Room at the Appalachian Theatre
Join us in this community celebration as we trace the journey to freedom and celebrate Juneteenth through the words of historical figures, storytelling narrative, music and song.
Performers include storytelling narratives from Dr. Ray Christian, historical interpretations by Tatum Terry, Cornelia Cooper, Kayla Ferguson and Raylen Christian with music by the Junaluska Gospel Choir, RJ Christian and Rayna Christian.
Make it an entire evening of festivies by joining The Downtown Getdown for a drum circle at the Jones House at 6 before celebrating with us in the AppTheatre Community Room at 7:30
This event is a Roots, Branches & Fruit production supported by funding from the Watauga Arts Council in collaboration with The Appalachian Theatre and little independent artists.
Know Before You Go
THIRD PARTY SELLERS / SECONDARY MARKET
Tickets for events at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country are sold exclusively through the theatre box office and online at AppTheatre.org . We DO NOT partner with third party sellers. We DO NOT accept tickets sold on the secondary market. We reserve the right to decline entry if you are not the original ticket buyer.
Tickets purchased from alternative sources may be any or all of the following:
· Not authentic
· Over-priced
· Invalid (cannot be used to enter the event)
The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (ATHC) is not responsible for tickets purchased from third party vendors and is not able to honor, replace or refund invalid tickets. Please purchase your tickets from approved sources.
PARKING INFORMATION
Please carefully read the information and instructions below to ensure the best experience when you visit the theatre.
Metered street parking and pay lots are monitored and parking is enforced Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 pm except on town observed holidays.
Parking is $1.00/hour at all metered parking spaces.
Metered & lot parking is free all day on Sundays and every day after 5 p.m.
Parking in Appalachian State parking lots (e.g. the Peacock Lot accessed off of Howard Street) is available for free on week nights after 7 p.m. and on non-gameday/event weekends on Saturday and Sunday.
Accessible Parking:
Parking in metered parking areas is free, as long as the correct placard/license plate is displayed and up to date.
ATHC does not own or operate any parking lots or meters and cannot accept responsibility for any parking mishaps or fees.
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