The Earl Scruggs Center announces three special programs and discounted admission rates in celebration of International Museum Day on Saturday, May 18. The theme for 2019 is "Museums as Cultural Hubs: the future of tradition."
Special admission prices will apply during the Center's normal operating hours. All youth 17 and under will be admitted free and all others will receive half off regular admission during the normal operating hours of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Introduction to Strings and Instrument Petting Zoo - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Children ages 3-12 are invited to attend Introduction to Strings and Instrument Petting Zoo from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Facilitated by instructors from Wild Roots Fine Arts, this program will introduce various types of string instruments and many musical styles. After the performance and demonstration, children will have an opportunity to try out instruments in age-appropriate break out groups.
30 seats are available and registration is encouraged. The program is free for child participants and one accompanying adult. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Storytelling with Connie Regan-Blake - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Connie Regan-Blake captivates the hearts and imaginations of people around the world, drawing in listeners with engaging humor and Southern charm. Ranging from hilarious traditional Appalachian Mountain tales to poignant true-life drama, Regan-Blake's stories will delight listeners of all ages.
Join us on Saturday, May 18, for this wonderful opportunity to see one of the most celebrated storytellers traveling the world today in the Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center. This program is free for members, for youth 17 and under, and with museum admission. The special admission price for International Museum Day applies.

No Man's Land Adventure Film Festival and Discussion Panel
The Earl Scruggs Center will reopen in the evening for a special screening of No Man's Land Adventure Film Festival, the premier all-female adventure film festival, and a panel discussion featuring local female adventurers.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., the panel discussion will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by the screening of No Man's Land at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for this event are $15 and include a beverage of choice and $10 for those under 21 with no beverage included. The Earl Scruggs Center is partnering with MountainTrue for this event.
Learn more about the Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South and upcoming events and programs by calling 704-487-6233 or visiting www.EarlScruggsCenter.org.

Earl Scruggs Center Hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with extended hours on Wednesdays until 6 p.m.
Located at 103 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC The Earl Scruggs Center is a project of Destination Cleveland County, Inc., a non-profit 501©3 whose mission is to unite our county's history, heritage, culture and arts to create a vibrant economy while embracing the future and preserving the past.
Submitted by Mary Beth Martin