The stage is set for a wonderful afternoon this Saturday from 10am-noon on the Burnsville Town Square! During the Sizzlin’ Summer Series, Parkway Playhouse will offer an enchanting free performance of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Whether you’re young, old, or somewhere in between, gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a perfect summer Saturday packed with art, theatre, and reading.
At 10:00am, enjoy some hands-on art with Penland School of Crafts. Kick off the fun by joining teaching artists from Penland for a free, drop-in craft activity. All ages can roll up their sleeves, make something special, and take it home as a memento of the day.
Then at 10:30am Parkway Playhouse will present The Emperor’s New Clothes. Snuggle onto your blanket or settle into a lawn chair for a 30-minute professional performance of this classic tale, adapted and directed by local playwright Chelsea Wilson Thayer and brought to life by Parkway Playhouse’s talented cast.
Finally, at 11:00am stick around for an exciting free book giveaway! To keep the magic of storytelling alive long after the curtain falls, children can choose a FREE book to take home (while supplies last). Browse, pick a favorite, and let the summer reading adventures begin!
A program of Partners Aligned Toward Health, Healthy Yancey is a partnership of concerned citizens working together to improve the quality of health for all people in Yancey County. Healthy Yancey developed the Sizzlin’ Summer Series to promote connections between neighbors and people, increase physical activity, and create fun ways to play and be active in our community. Sizzlin’ Summer Series activities are appropriate for ALL ages and abilities and are completely FREE!
Thank you to Parkway Playhouse for making this week’s event possible. We also appreciate the title sponsor AdventHealth, as well as the Town of Burnsville and Yancey County Government for their support and sponsorship which make the 2025 Sizzlin’ Summer Series possible.
This summer, you can also enjoy free pool days at the Burnsville Pool on July 10th and August 8th, courtesy of Healthy Yancey and Yancey County Government.
For more summer fun and any updates to the schedule, please visit bit.ly/sizzlin-summer-series, check out the Partners Aligned Toward Health Facebook page, or contact info@pathwnc.org. Any weather-related updates on the morning of the event will be posted on the Partners Aligned Toward Health Facebook page.
