June 25 Tribute Event for Joe Wilson
- Jun 3, 2015
- 2 min read
A Celebration of Joe’s Life, Work, and Legacy
Thursday, June 25, 2015 Blue Ridge Music Center Mile Post 213, Blue Ridge Parkway 700 Foothills Road Galax, VA 24333 2:00 pm.
Bring your instruments and come and play a tune for Joe Wilson or share a story or two. For those unable to attend, a second celebration is being planned later in the summer in Washington, D.C. (date, time, and place TBA by the National Council for the Traditional Arts). ncta-usa.org
In lieu of flowers, it is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Joe’s life, work and legacy be made to the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) to support programs that promote and benefit the Blue Ridge Music Center and the artists of the Blue Ridge region.
National Council for the Traditional Arts 8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 450 Silver Spring, MD 20910
HOTELS: Rodeway Inn, 303 N Main St., Galax, VA. (276) 236-5127. Hampton Inn, 205 Cranberry Rd., Galax, VA. (276) 238-4605 Holiday Inn Express, 1994 Carollton Pike, Hillsville, VA. (800) 315-2605 Comfort Inn, 151 Farmers Market Rd., Hillsville, VA. (276) 730-9999 Super 8, 99 Farmers Market Rd., Hillsville, VA. (276) 728-2145 Grayson Inn & Suites, 155 Rainbow Cir., Independence, VA. (276) 773-3313 CABINS: New River Trail Cabins, 307 Stockyard Rd., Galax, VA. (276) 236-4022 New River Trail Cabins are holding cabins for attendees until June 10. Mention Joe Wilson’s memorial when booking a cabin. Chestnut Creek Cabins, 100 Rivers Rd., Galax, VA. (276) 236-8458 Fiddler's Roost, 485 Fisher Peak Rd., Galax, VA. (276) 236-1212 Riversong Cabins, 916 State Rd 757, Fries, VA. (276) 237-2505 Bed & Breakfasts: The Doctor's Inn, 406 E Stuart Dr., Galax, VA. (276) 238-9998 Glade Valley, 3305 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley, NC. (336) 667-8811 CAMPGROUNDS: River Views Campground, Sarasota Lane, Galax, VA. (276) 237-5077
