Tryon Fine Arts Center

My wife and I no longer patronize this establishment. Here's why...We had waited months for tickets to become available for The British invasion show. When they became available, my wife researched the terms for the visit and feeling comfortable with their requirements due to Covid-19, purchased the tickets. It cost her almost $100. The day before the event, she got an email stating that a negative result from a rapid test is necessary to attend or proof of all vaccinations. There was no mention of this on their FB page, only that masks are required. I told her to just get a refund, but she discovered the tickets are nonrefundable. How convenient for TFAC. We love our little town of Tryon, but TFAC sux!

To start, I'm probably a little bit biased by this venue because it's close to me home; I've seen so many shows here; and my brother and friends volunteer here. Also, they have many buildings at the center with many different artistic purposes, but I'm only going to comment on the theater.This community theater is really as good as community theater gets. They have a lot of plays and musicals each year, with some big-named shows (performed by local actors) such as Les Miserables and Peter Pan. During the summer, they also have an extensive selection of youth shows. Travelling music acts also visit this venue.Volunteer participation keeps this place going (my brother is part of the tech crew, and he loves it there; my friends are part of the pit orchestra). Even though they have nonprofit status, they are well funded and state-of-the-art in many regards. For the plays and musicals, the set design and lighting design are beautifully composed for each show. I personally know the master electrician, and his magical designs transform the stage.Ticket prices are reasonable, and the theater is located just off the main street in Tryon, NC. The shows are usually packed, so it might be to your advantage to call your order in. If you are looking for some weekend entertainment or if you want to be part of a show, check out this nice little theater. For more information about the Tryon Fine Arts Center and for a schedule of events visit: http://www.tryonarts.org/

I attended the TEDx Tryon event and was very impressed with the space. It was an intimate setting with great sound, there was even an art exhibit downstairs for viewing. The lobby was a bit small and the bathrooms were oddly configured but the outdoor space where we had lunch was nice. Parking was difficult but I managed to find a spot on the street. Tryon is a cute town, I'd come back to this venue for an event, it was less than an hour from Asheville.

Tryon Fine Arts Center brings world-class music to our small town. Fabulous venue - both indoors and the Peterson Amphitheater

Came for a production of The Pirates Of Penzance, put on by the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Company. The staff are extremely friendly and personable, helpful and courteous. Plentiful parking and surprisingly reasonable concessions. Beautiful theatre, even more beautiful town! Will definitely need to return ASAP! Thanks!

Amazing array of performing arts and exhibits! They are kicking off a new season of stage performances, movies and more. Add it to your list! Info on Tryon arts.org.