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WILLIE NELSON PLAYS LEIPER’S FORK

Coming to a field near you Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008

LEIPER'S FORK, TN... Outlaw artist Willie Nelson heads to the hills of southwest Williamson County Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 for a live concert to benefit the fight against Hepatitis C. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

The historic village of Leiper's Fork, a community with a population of less than 500, will welcome 5,000 concert goers to a sprawling farm on the edge of "town" for this landmark show---and cause. The event has come together as most things in Leiper's Fork do----to support one of its own, according to Aubrey Preston on whose farm the concert will be staged. "One of our neighbors, Julia Spears, was recently diagnosed and successfully treated for the potentially fatal Hepatitis C blood borne virus. Once treated, she created the non profit Spears Foundation, an organization devoted to detection, education and advocacy for those affected by the disease. As a community we want to support her cause," says Preston.

The tie that binds the Spears Foundation to the iconic Willie Nelson is Bee Spears, Julia's husband and Nelson's long time guitarist. "Bee began playing bass for Willie when he was 18 years old; that was 40 years ago," says Julia. "Willie is an incredibly giving human being; his heart is as big as his talent. He has been so generous with his time and energy to help us shine some light on the hepatitis C epidemic. He recently started a "celebrity sign on letter" campaign to ask our Federal legislators to support The Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act," she said.

The 75-year-old Nelson began his recording career 50 years ago; his "Always On My Mind", "On The Road Again", "Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys", "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain", "Good Hearted Woman" and hundreds of other classics have made him a household name around the world.

Tickets are $35 each in advance or $45 the day of show. They go on sale May 1 at Puckett's Grocery, Serenite Maison, Leiper's Creek Galley and Backyard Cafe in the village of Leiper's Fork. Only 5,000 tickets will be sold.

For additional information, visit www.LeipersForkVillage.com; or www.HelpWithHepC.org. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.HelpWithHepC.org.

Concessions, both food and drink, will be available for purchase at the concert. Patrons should pack lawn chairs or blankets; the show is in a field.

 
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The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association

 

A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the Parkway visitor center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

The North Mississippi Dulcimer Association strives to teach dulcimer history, tradition, craftsmanship, and music by sharing its knowledge and talents. The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is the first instrument developed in the United States. Dating back to the early 1800s, the dulcimer is an instrument whose very name means "sweet sound". The National Park Service and the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association invite everyone to listen to the soft sweet sounds of the dulcimer and learn of its extensive history.

This program is free.  For additional information, call 662-680-4027 or 1-800-305-7417.

 

 
Living History Encampment at Mt. Locust
The Natchez Trace Parkway will host period re-enactors who will erect lodges (tents) on the grounds of Mt. Locust like those used by frontiersmen for shelter during the years 1790-1810.  Visitors are invited to view the encampment from Friday afternoon, May 9, 2008, through Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2008. The public is invited to watch frontier lifestyle demonstrations that include cooking, period toys, quilting, and tomahawk throwing.  There will also be an interpretative program on the United States Colored Troops.

Tours of the historic Mt. Locust Inn will also be available.

Mt. Locust is located at milepost 15.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, about 15 miles north of Natchez, Mississippi.  These programs are free to the public.
 
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840. The demonstrations will take place at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi), from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008.  The public is invited to watch pioneer lifestyle activities that often include corn shuck doll making, basket weaving, beading, quill pen demonstrations, and a longhunter's program involving early medicines.  Leatherworking and mountain dulcimer demonstrations will also be offered throughout the day. Children are invited to participate by dressing up in pioneer clothes and trying these activities firsthand.

This program is free to the public.  For additional information, please call the visitor center at: 662-680-4027 or 1-800-305-7417.
 
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840. The demonstrations will take place at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi), from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008.  The public is invited to watch pioneer lifestyle activities that often include corn shuck doll making, basket weaving, beading, quill pen demonstrations, and a longhunter's program involving early medicines.  Leatherworking and mountain dulcimer demonstrations will also be offered throughout the day. Children are invited to participate by dressing up in pioneer clothes and trying these activities firsthand.

This program is free to the public.  For additional information, please call the visitor center at: 662-680-4027 or 1-800-305-7417.