Held annually since 1970, the Madrigal Dinners are re-creations of the pageantry, music and food of 16th-century England, with authentic madrigal entertainment and costumes. The menu will include a choice of three entrees. Tables seat eight apiece.
Tickets are $37 ($22 for WCU students) and may be purchased in the University Center administrative offices on the second floor between the hours of 9 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
828.227.7206.
The annual Madrigal Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Grandroom of the A.K. Hinds University Center at Western Carolina University.
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