Billy Jonas, known for creating percussion instruments from recycled materials, will perform with Ashley Jo Farmer at Tryon Fine Arts Center on Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. Jonas’ original songs ranging from knock-knock jokes to fireworks to spontaneous improvised songs developed from audience input, entertain moms, dads and children of any age all over the United States. Aoki Landscape and Design is the sponsor of this event. Tickets are specially priced for families and are available by calling the box office at 828-859-8322 or visiting at www.tryonarts.org. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)