Show Information

All shows are performed at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. The NC Symphony will perform at 10:00 am. MerleFest hours are between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

These shows have been booked for student audiences and are not open to the general public.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Please make your requests two weeks in advance of the event.

 

Ticket Information Guidelines

All shows are $4.00 per seat except MerleFest. Everyone attending, including teachers, chaperones, parents, and bus drivers, must be included in the total. The number of chaperones and teachers allowed for MerleFest is limited. Teachers should direct requests to their principals for approval. Once approved, contact the following:

Ashe County Schools
Kim Barnes, liaison
Contact: Caroline Randolph
336-838-6260
walker.boxoffice@wilkescc.edu

Alleghany County Schools
Sandy Combs, liaison
Contact: Sandy Combs
336-372-4345
combssc@alleghany.k12.nc.us

Wilkes County Schools
Dr. Mark Burcham, liaison
Contact: Freda Howard
336-651-7031
howardf@wilkes.k12.nc.us

All Other Areas
Contact: Box Office Assistant
336-838-6260
walker.boxoffice@wilkescc.edu

Although recommended grade levels are listed, these performances are age appropriate for multi-grade range and teachers may wish to bring their students to other performances they find suitable.

- An estimated number of seats may be reserved until the final ticket count deadline. The final total number attending must be confirmed
two weeks prior to the show. Once the final count is confirmed, no seats may be released. Payment is to be made on the day of the performance for the number confirmed. All sales are final. Checks should be made payable to Wilkes Community College.

- Teachers are encouraged to use the study guides provided to enhance the learning experience for the students.

- All shows last approximately 60 minutes.

- Buses should arrive no sooner than 45 minutes prior to the show and enter from the Meadowview Drive entrance off Hwy 268 West.

- Buses will be assisted with unloading as directed. Buses will exit in the order they entered unless special arrangements have been made.

- Bus drivers will be seated in back of the auditorium if there are seats available. Bus drivers should leave 15 minutes before the end of the show to get buses ready.

- As seating is limited, students will be counted and directed to seats by ushers. Students may go to restrooms after being seated.

- We REQUIRE that students be adequately supervised. A teacher or chaperone must remain with his/her students at all times.

- Schools are responsible for any damages incurred by their students. The cost of seat damage is $100 per seat.

- Chewing gum, cameras, or recording devices are not allowed in the auditorium.

- In the event of inclement weather, it may be necessary to cancel shows. Every effort will be made to notify schools in advance. Shows will be rescheduled if possible.

Wilkes Community College and The Walker Center will be 100% Tobacco Free as of August 1, 2010. We appreciate your support and cooperation with this new policy.

 

Event Booking:

John Adair, Artist Relations Manager 336-838-6130 john.adair@wilkescc.edu

Kathy Gray, Director of Events and Hospitality Services 336-838-6133 kathy.gray@wilkescc.edu

All shows are booked but subject to change.