Jump Into Fall with an Entertaining Concert Series at The Biltmore

Biltmore Estate in North Carolina is a wonderful getaway destination offering fun, relaxation and entertainment. The outdoor Biltmore Concert Series is heading into fall with live performances by The Lettermen (Sept. 28), David Cassidy (Oct. 5), Mary Wilson (Oct. 12) and the Gatlin Brothers (Oct. 19).  The shows take place at Diana at Biltmore overlooking the mountain view at sunset. Tickets are available online at www.biltmore.com.

Now that Labor Day and this week’s DNC has come to a close, it’s time to enjoy a concert, cooler weather and exquisite accommodations at the Inn at Biltmore Estates, which are offered in Biltmore Concert Series packages. And the Biltmore is only two hours outside of Charlotte.

The Concert Series includes The Lettermen with Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Bobby Poynton. They're a part of our rich American music history. They first hit the music charts in 1961 with "The Way You Look Tonight", followed with "When I Fall In Love". My Lettermen favorite is "I Think I'm Goin' Out of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and "Theme From a Summer Place". Their music is the backdrop of many memories of past and future memories to be made at Biltmore.

David Cassidy" width="100" height="100" />From the "Partridge Family", David Cassidy's music was a favorite when I was young and I still enjoy it now with songs that include "Cherish," "Could It Be Forever," "How Can I Be Sure," "Rock Me Baby" and especially "I Think I Love You." With dimples, his warm crooked smile still shines bright. He was an invited guest into our living rooms, then concert arenas, Broadway and Vegas. Now invited to the Biltmore, Cassidy is sure to entertain.

Mary Wilson" width="100" height="100" />A founding member of The Supremes, Mary Wilson has always had an extraordinary voice and she is an incredible talent. She has gone on to be a solo performer with dozens of hits also performing on stage and screen. Wilson's strong voice commands the stage in polished style. As an original Motown female singer, she has set the bar high for all female performers in the music industry.

Raised in Texas, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Bothers teamed up in the ‘70s becoming one of country music’s most successful groups. Their chart topping hits include “Broken Lady”, “All the Gold in California”, “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You)” and my familiar favorite, “She Used to be Somebody’s Baby”. Larry Gatlin has always been known for his rich tenor voice and the harmony of the Gatlin Brothers together, has always been special. The Gatlin Brothers bring their legacy to the Biltmore stage.

As a Biltmore yearly passholder, I enjoy going with my family a few times a year. Sometimes we take our golden retriever for a day trip to stroll the gardens (dogs are allowed on the grounds, but not in the buildings). This past week was the first time that we stayed at the Inn at Biltmore Estate. It offered comfortable well-appointed accommodations along with a relaxed atmosphere to unwind and enjoy a respite.

We chose to eat in the library at the Inn the first evening. Our waiter couldn’t have been more gracious. We were seated at the cathedral windows looking out on the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The relaxed atmosphere invited us to speak to the couple seated at the next table. Ashville attracts people from all over the world. This couple was celebrating their anniversary and happened to live in Merrick, next to Bellmore, the town in which I grew up on Long Island. We shared stories of our memories of the area, people and life. We made fast friends. We discovered we both had the same inspiring art teacher in school, Dan Christoffel.

Linda Ann Watt is a member of SAG, AFTRA and AEA and owns Corlin Productions, a union franchised production house. Through Corlin Productions, Watt has written and directed film, television, documentaries, commercials and educational programs with celebrity guests including Betty White, Nell Carter, Dom DeLuise, Aaron Neville, Tippi Hedren and Sid Caesar. Watt teaches two acting & scene study classes at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center—the Master Class using "Method" techniques and the Workshop Advanced for working actors, directors and writers. Watt has been a recipient of a Grass Roots Arts Project (GAP) Grant 2008-2012, awarded through the Union County Community Arts Council (UCCAC) and the North Carolina Arts Council for an Enrichment Arts Program teaching acting and filmmaking & editing to youth, coordinated though Union County Public School (UCPS). Watt produces lectures featuring entertainment industry and celebrity guests for the Charlotte community. As a past executive board member of Women In Film in Los Angeles, Watt chaired and produced the Academy Awards© Viewing Party four consecutive years, which became an annual top Hollywood event. Watt has appeared in movies, television stage and national commercials. Watt is presently in post-production with her children’s series for Funny Productions, a division of Corlin Productions and she has been asked to direct a feature film "Thirty Day Promise" in late summer. For more information: www.corlinproductions.com

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