Mountain Escapes November & December 2015 Edition

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Sponsor a Wreath on a Local Veteran’s Grave Knoxville, tn

No one does I do, like we do.

Please help honor our East Tennessee deceased veterans this holiday season by sponsoring a wreath that will be placed on the graves of these fallen but not forgotten heroes. The wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves at either of these three veteran cemetery locations in Knox County – Old East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Lyons View Pike, the New East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Governor John Sevier Highway or the Knoxville National Cemetery on Tyson Street near Old Gray Cemetery.

Wreaths Across America, an organization that allows individuals to sponsor wreaths for veterans’ graves, is offering to provide a free wreath for one of Knox County’s veteran cemeteries for every two wreaths that are sponsored. A donation of $15 will provide a wreath made of live greenery that will be placed on a local veteran’s grave on Dec. 12.

CHECK wreath sponsorship cutoff deadline is Nov. 23. ONLINE wreath sponsorship cutoff deadline is Nov. 30.

A $15 sponsorship is all it takes to tell a family you may never meet that their loved one’s service to our nation is appreciated and will never be forgotten.

West End Antiques MARKET

Christmas at Historic Ramsey House

Christmas Dinner with the Ramsey’s will be held December 4-8 starting at 6:30pm each night with a candlelight tour of the beautifully decorated home and a lovely holiday dinner prepared by Rosa’s Catering. The dinner will be held in the 1797 home of Francis Alexander Ramsey, his wife Peggy and their children. This is a great opportunity to entertain the special people in your life, employees or clients with a limit of ten guests. Individual tickets are available and welcome. All proceeds go directly to

Historic Ramsey House. Reservations are a must and done on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are $125 per person with $100 of that cost being a tax deductible donation.

WREATH WORKSHOP

DECEMBER 12, 2015

12:30-3:30

Every year Julia Shiflett and her “wreath elves” pick the finest fresh greens and holly berries, tie beautiful bows and get the most fragrant cloves and oranges for you to make a beautiful holiday wreath and pomander for your Holiday home. Our Wreath Workshop will be held on Saturday December 13th starting at 12:30 with refreshments; instruction begins at 1pm. Bring a pair of small garden shears, garden gloves and a holiday smile. We provide everything else that you will need.

Historic Ramsey House will hold its Annual Holiday Candlelight tour on Sunday December 14th, 6:30pm-8:00pm. Holiday treats, Christmas carols and tours of the beautifully decorated candlelit home. We are expecting a visit from Santa and Mrs. Santa with gifts for the children. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

POINSETTIA’S

Whether you are decorating for the season or interested in an excellent fund raiser for your church or organization, Stanley’s Greenhouse has the most complete color and presentation possibilities for your home, business, church, group or special event.

We have:

*Traditional favorites grown right here in Knoxville, TN.

Plus over 30 New Variety releases! 6 pot sizes with variety of covers and bows to suit your needs –

From 4 ½ pots containing a single bloom to 10” pots overflowing with 5 plants. Excellent for organizations.

Because they grow the plants in their greenhouses in South Knoxville, the plants are acclimated to the East Tennessee climate. Stanley’s always carries seasonally appropriate plants and at Stanley’s you don’t pay sales tax

on any of your plant purchases.

Stanley’s Greenhouse Nursery and Garden Center has what you need, whether you’re decorating your home or office. We grow an excellent select of Pansies in a variety of kinds and colors. New is an excellent time to plant bulbs, shrubs, trees and let’s not forget those POINTSETTA’s! Choose from premium cut Frazier Furs, decorative wreaths, garland, Christmas cacutus, cyclamen, paperwhites, winter rose, jingle bells, orange spice and NEW this year “PRINCESETTIA”!

For every one purchased, Stanley’s will donate 50 cents to Breast Cancer Awareness!

Stanley’s Greenhouses and Plant Farm 865-573-8591 - they’re five minutes from Downtown Knoxville, just across the river from the Henley Street Bridge on Davenport Ave.

Learn how the Paleo Foods Cafe is

numbers behind and getting back to real food!

Located in the health Factory

Why Paleo?

Think of your body like a machine. It needs fuel that sustains and strengthens throughout the day, not just something to fill the tank without giving the machine energy. Most of the food marketed to us today is cooked, bleached, dyed and processed until it has no life anymore; it just doesn’t fuel and sustain the body. In fact, it does just the opposite: it can make you feel tired and sluggish, mess up sleep patterns, cause inflammation and overall create an environment that nurtures illness in the body. Paleo means leaving all the labels and numbers behind and going back to the basics.

Afraid that Paleo is another new fad diet with more restrictions and numbers to follow? You have absolutely nothing to worry about! We aren’t trying to convince you to give up your favorite foods to lose weight in a short amount of time or obsess over the numbers and amounts you eat; we’re trying to get you back to the real, natural foods your body was created to consume. Eating Paleo simply means that instead of filling our bodies with

those inflammatory foods, we only use ingredients that we can find in nature: lean meats, good fats, lots of veggies, and some nuts, seeds, and fruit. Paleo eater and health blogger Heather Morgan puts it simply: "Every time you eat or drink, you are either feeding disease or fighting it." You choose sugar, and you’re going to feed illness. You choose good fat, and you’re killing illness.

Paleo is simply bringing back REAL food. It isn’t about restrictions, or counting numbers in your food or on the scale. You tailor it to your body’s needs, and eat as much or as little as you need to perform. Eating well is about changing how you live…you’ll be able to perform better, sleep better, have clearer skin, more energy, and a happier, healthy body. It’s all about filling your body with foods that nourish it, not deplete it.

And at the Paleo Café, we make it delicious. Biscuits and gravy, donuts and coffee…and you’re STILL ready to go tackle a workout. Why WOULDN’T you go Paleo?

Visit us at 2900 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920

www.paleofoodscafe.com

Antique&Estate Collectibles

Capiellio recently closed on the property now called West End Antique Market located at 5613 Kingston Pike across from Talbotts in the popular Bearden area. The new owner takes special interest in developing attractive buildings that compliment the business inside. Watch future changes as we grow to being an antique center to visit in the south! Keep updated with events taking place at the store on our FB page as well as out billboard in front of the store. Furniture, accessories and more are brought in daily to keep shopping a fresh experience at West End Antique

Market. You can count on us to celebrate first Friday every month from 10 am to 8 pm, bringing you discounts on store items and the occasional "freebie". The old Cas Walker building with a rich history, will continue to host holiday shopping and other events. Call us with questions at 865-240-4239. Our friendly staff will be happy to help you find the perfect treasure! We will be open regular hours (106:30) on black Friday discounts will vary with individual vendors. See you there !

Shoppe’s log cabin is decked out for the season with Special Events, Sales, Gifts and Treats thru-out the entire week!

Come Experience the Magic of Shopping at The Consignment Shoppe @ Campbell Station

experience the Spirit of

the

Market in the Mountains Winter Arts and Crafts Festival

November 7, 2015

Maryville College Alumni Gym

502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.

Maryville, Tn. 37804

Hours 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Market in the Mountains Arts & Crafts

Market in the Mountains Arts and Crafts Winter Festival will be in Maryville Tn., on November 7, 2015. We are excited to bring our local vendors together for this special sale. We will be selling arts crafts, jewelry, clothes, repurposed antiques and more.

As a special guest we welcome Angel Wings Memory Gowns, Inc., they are A 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides complimentary burial gowns for babies and toddlers as well as grief support and ministry to the parents after the loss of their child.

They will have a booth to sell items to raise funds to help with expenses in their shop for utilities, rent for their space, postage to mail gowns to out of state hospitals. Come and meet those wonderful people and support the work they do not only in our community but all across America.

www.AngelWingsMemoryGowns.org facebook.com/MemoryGowns 865-430-1641

Madison County Craft Show

Nov 21 - 10am - 5pm

The Marshall Handmade Market is something special among holiday shows. This Nov. 21, from 10:00 to 5:00, you can shop your heart out while enjoying a peek into the eclectic Marshall High Studios on Blannahassett Island, touring resident artist studios and taking in the work of local artists, designers and craftspeople handpicked by the artists of MHS.

The renovated high school from 1929 sits in the middle of the French Broad River and has attracted an interesting mix of creative people. For the past seven years MHS artists have come together to organize and present one of the most popular shows in the area. This year the exhibition showcases over 50 artists and fine craft artisans from Western North Carolina as well as

gourmet food artisans, handmade soap and apothecary arts.

New this year will be performances by David Hughes and West of Roan, who have been making a splash all over Madison County and Asheville with their enchanting puppet shows and mountain music. Those who have experienced a puppet performance by West of Roan have described it as a magical experience they won’t soon forget.

In addition to the 35 invited artists we have 21 MHS resident artists and musicians taking part. Marshall High Studios (MHS) welcomes new additions to the studios, multidisciplinary artist Hunter Stabler, ceramic artist Julie Covington, who just joined us from the Phil Mechanic Studios in the River Arts district, and Asia Suler of One Willow Apothecaries.

To temp your taste buds we welcome back Smash Box Kitchen food truck as well as local bakers with handmade pies and breads, as well as several prepared gourmet food artisans with preserves, pickles and more. Please see our website www. marshallhandmade.com for a full list of participants.

CULLHOWEE, NC

The ‘Hard Candy Christmas’ Arts & Crafts Show

The 28th Annual ‘Hard Candy Christmas ‘ Arts & Crafts Show is coming to the Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. Always the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27-28

2015, it is a Mountain Christmas Tradition in this “neck of the woods” with customers lining up early for the first pick of original art and craft from the hands of over100 artisans. Held inside the upscale Ramsey Center, the hours are 10 AM to 5 PM both days and admission is $4.50/adult for a weekend pass. And parking is free.

Catch the Christmas spirit with a fresh evergreen wreath or swag, mountain apples or home-made peppermint candy while being entertained by guitarist Ronnie Evans performing traditional Christmas Carols.

with only 8 artisans exhibiting in the first Christmas show in Franklin, NC. Today approximately 115 artisans exhibit their works, many of which are still routed in traditional Southern heritage. Special favorites among attendees is the heritage category including rag rugs, quilting, corn shuck dolls, blacksmithing and dulcimer playing.

The Hard Candy Christmas Show started from small beginnings as The Mountain Artisans Art & Craft Shows in Macon County in 1987,

“Gourd Chickens? Yes, they will be there, cheering up everyone,” says fellow artist and promoter Doris Hunter who visits many shows each year to find the best makers of gourd birdhouses, folk dolls, and little log cabins. Hunter goes on to mention, “This year, the glass category is outstanding with a dazzling variety of fused, fired and slumped items.”

From fine artists and photographers to woodcraftsmen showing off fancy turnings, rustic furniture, and cutting boards, to

beekeepers with beeswax ornaments, tapers, block candles and mountain honey, to winter apparel makers with felted hats, gloves and mittens, you can expect to find the best in handcrafting.

For more information visit www.mountainArtisans.net  or djhunter@dnet.net .

A Mountain Artisans Production, Franklin, NC.

MITCHELL COUNTY, NC

Mitchell County Association of Christmas Tree Growers and Nurserymen

Mitchell County is located in the rugged Appalachian mountains of Western North Carolina. Mitchell County is nestled in an area that is hidden between the highest mountain ranges in the eastern United States. Over half of the county’s land is forested while the remainder is dedicated to production of Fraser Fir Christmas trees, nursery crops, vegetables, apples and beef cattle.

The nurserymen and Christmas tree growers in Mitchell County are typically small farmers who pride themselves on high quality products. As with good cheese, it takes time, patience and personal attention to produce a high quality Fraser Fir Christmas tree. Our dedication is to offering our customers the absolute finest quality product possible at a competitive price. As you look for a Christmas tree this holiday season we invite you to make a visit to a choose and cut Christmas tree farm in Mitchell County to start a new family tradition.

Mitchell County Choose and Cut Farms:

Buck’s Tree Farm

Rodney Buchanan 3127 Hwy 80 Bakersville, NC 28705

828-688-2136

www.buckstrees.com

Harrell Hill Farms

Doug Harrell 467 Byrd Rd. Bakersville, NC 28705

828-688-9188

www.harrellhillfarms.com

Quality Fraser Fir Tree Farm

Bryan Hensley 416 Fir Rd. • Burnsville, NC 28714

828-682-3795 www.quality-fir.com

Little Switzerland

Christmas Tree Farm

Dan McKinney

P.O. Box 536

Little Switzerland, NC 28749

828-765-2416

www.littleswitzerlandchristmastreefarm.com

Sugar Plum Farm

James Pitts

P.O. Box 136 • Plumtree, NC 28664

828-765-0019

www.sugarplumfarm.com

Charles Wilson Tree Farm

Charles Wilson

1510 McKinney Cove Rd. Bakersville, NC 28705

828-688-1122

Jerry Wilson Farms

Jerry Wilson

9343 Hwy 197S Burnsville, NC 28714

828-682-6842

Snow Creek Christmas Trees

John Wilson

302 Slagle Rd. Bakersville, NC 28705

828-688-2376 www.snowcreekchristmastrees.com

Kilnformed Glass

828-230-2759

www.fyreglas.com Fb:

SPRUCE PINE, NC

Christmas at Southwest Trading Company

Tis the season!

Southwest Trading Company owned by Gregg and Lisa Henline is “Decked out for a truly mountain Christmas!” with seasonal gifts selected just for you! Southwest Trading Company at 279 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, specializes in all things American with their rustic and log-cabin furnishings.

Need a unique gift for that special loved one this Christmas? Just take a walk through the store, but don’t be too startled when you come face to face with a bobcat or red fox, as

animals for sale in the store – a great gift for the outdoorsman. You must see the raccoon playing poker; what a good hand he has! Antler chandeliers and lamps adorn the store, along with many cabin themed locally made lamps, all at very competitive prices. This time of year you can expect to find beautiful Christmas ornaments, decorations, Christmas table settings all around the store. From candles, quilts, pillows and bear décor to purses and socks, floor mats and flags, flaming rocks and napkin rings, gifts abound at prices you will love!

Gregg and Lisa Henline, along with their son Chris, and experienced employee Guy Pitman, are at your service. Their friendly smiles will make you feel right at home in

Let Spruce Pine be your place for Shopping and Entertainment for this Christmas Season!

their store, and their knowledge of products will impress those who ask such questions as “What type wood is this made of, or what fabrics are available?” They sell only the finest in rustic home furnishings to meet all your needs. If you can’t find it in their lovely 5000 square foot showroom, they will be happy to show you catalogs to help you choose just the perfect item for your home.

Hand crafted furniture, made in the U.S.A., along with furniture choices from the southwest are their trademark. They carry name brands like Fireside, Flat Rock, Marshfield, and GroovyStuff furniture, along with accent pieces and accessories from Big Sky Carvers, Donna Sharp, Park Design and others. Many items in the store are unique, one of kind pieces. If you look closely

BACK THE B.E.A.R.S

Be Educated And Responsible Stewards

enough, you might even find an initial or autograph of the personal builder. You will find Amish built rockers that are unbelievably comfortable. White cedar log bedroom suites in twin, queen, and king size are all on display; you can even check out the log bunk beds for the little ones in your life. Hickory log furniture is displayed throughout the store, in anything from beds, dressers and nightstands, to complete dining tables with lodge themed upholstered hickory dining chairs. A must see is the reclaimed 1700’s barn wood furniture. What stories these pieces could tell if only they could talk!

Open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, you won’t want to miss a trip to this unique and wonderful store. For more information call 828765-8261 or visit their web site www. swtradingcompany.com

Learning how to live in bear country.

Feeding bears, even if unconditional, is ILLEGAL in Kentucky and Virginia. Bears who are labeled “nuisance bears” are routinely killed, not relocated. Kentucky and Tennessee and Virginia wildlife agencies WILL NOT relocate bears eating from your trash or bird feeders,. Contact WILDLIFE AGENCY if you see someone feeding bears!

1-Don’t ever feed or approach bears!

2- Don’t store food, garbage, or recyclables where they are accessible to bears. Screened porches and truck beds are NOT secure locations.

3- Feed outdoor pets a portion that will be consumed in one setting

4- Keep grills and smokers clean and stored in a secure area when not in use!

For more information about black bears, check out the links at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park’s website: www.nps.gov/cuga

Burnsville, NC

A year Round Town! Come visit,

you will be Amazed!

Thanksgiving Memories from the Grapevine

Thanksgiving Day with turkey, dressing, potatoes, homemade gravy with the giblits, cranberry sauce, fresh green bean casserole and pumpkin pie, friends and family, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, football and a long walk after dinner are some of the things I love the most. But the essence of the holiday, giving thanks for all our blessings, is the real reason I treasure Thanksgiving.

At our first ever family reunion a couple of years back, my cousin, the only little one in the crowd, stood in the big circle for the blessing before our first dinner together. His two-yearold arms reached way up to hold the hands of the relative on either side of him. He listened to our family blessing, which has been said for six generations, at every meal:

“Gracious Lord, Smile on us, And give us

Thankful Hearts

Later, while he was drawing in the dining room, I heard him ask his mother to write “thankful hearts” at the top of the page he’d been working on. Of all the words in the family blessing, he’d remembered the two most important ones : “thankful hearts.” Those moments listening to a child were a blessing which will resonate within me forever.

For these and all of our Blessings, We ask in Christ’s Name, Amen

Burnsville West Main Street & East Main Street

shopping and dining on both sides of the town circle! Be sure & check out Both Sides!

With thankful hearts, let’s begin preparations for the next big event : Christmas. On Black Friday at the Grapevine, we’ll be featuring new furry vests and coats, cozy sweaters, Lisette pants, scarves of paisley, silk, and tapestry. We have funky, unique jewelry to dress you up, or give away, wool hats and fingerless gloves for toasty warmth, and leggings that pop that beautiful tunic you just found.

Come to the Grapevine. We can’t wait to share our Christmas joy with you. And while you’re eating your wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, remember your thankful heart. It might be your greatest gift.

Grapevine

11 West Main Street

Burnsville, NC 28714

828 284 0695

Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Like us on Facebook.

TOE RIVER HOLIDAY STUDIO TOUR: DECEMBER 4-6

For over two decades the Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) has hosted a bi-annual Studio Tour that draws visitors from around the country to the rural, mountain counties of Mitchell and Yancey in western North Carolina. This season’s tour will be December 4-6 (always the first weekend in December) and will be as spectacular as ever. Over 100 artists in 58 studios will open their doors and invite the public to step out of the brisk early winter air into the warmth of their workplace to view paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber, soap, basketry, metals, and more. For three days, they’ll share their spaces and their stories.

One place to visit on the tour is Fyreglas Studio (Number 13 on Map #3 in the Tour Guide*). This Kilnformed Glass Studio located near the town of Bakersville in Mitchell

Co. is operated by husband and wife JJ Brown and Simona Rosasco. With over 30 years of glass art experience between them, they create intricately patterned glasswork through a complex set of steps. Their creations are all decorative and many are functional (bowls and plates). Fyreglas has been in every Studio Tour since 2002 and enjoys meeting and educating the visitors who stop by. “It’s always fun to share our art and our story as we engage in conversation with our visitors. We enjoy hearing about their journey as well” said Simona Rosasco, who signs her work simply “Simona.” Her husband JJ comments that “Glass is an amazing material and the many ways that it can be manipulated and formed for just artistic application is incredible. When our visitors learn about the many complicated steps necessary to create our art, I believe they appreciate the results even more.”

The tour runs from Friday, December 4, beginning at noon until 4pm when visitors make their way to TRAC’s Spruce Pine Gallery for one of the year’s most awaited receptions. In a festive atmosphere of beautiful work, bright colors and sweet smells, artists’ work is displayed geographically in the gallery. Visitors have a chance to meet the artists and plan their routes for the next two days. The tour continues Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6, from 10am to 5pm.

*For more information contact toeriverarts@ gmail.com, call 828.682.7215 or visit the website, www.toeriverarts. org for updates about where to stay, where to eat, and the 40+ page Guide that describes all the participating artists and galleries.

Meet the Artists of the Toe River Valley

For three days this December, artists throughout the Toe River Valley invite you into their spaces.

The Toe River Studio Tour takes place Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6. More than 100 artists will participate; 23 of them are new to the tour this year. The tour is produced by the Toe River Arts Council.

With artists’ varied schedules and the concentration required for their work, many artists are unable to open their studios on a regular basis. The studio tour, which is held twice a year in December and June, is a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with artists, allowing them to see the artists’ processes and where they work.

“When you see where a piece

Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland. White signs with red arrows mark the destinations and guide guests along scenic back roads throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Tour regulars develop their own systems. Some hit different regions each year, such as Burnsville one year and Spruce Pine/Little Switzerland the next. While others have their favorite studios they visit every year and add on ones nearby.

For the uninitiated, both of the Toe River Arts Council galleries, in Burnsville and Spruce Pine, have exhibits displaying the work of artists from the tour. The exhibits are arranged based on geography, so guests get a visual idea of the art produced in each area. Printed guides — available at both galleries, participating studios and local businesses — contain a studio listing, maps and a brief description and photo of each artist’s work.

The Spruce Pine gallery will hold a reception on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can mingle with the artists, while enjoying drinks and light bites. Tour hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6. Lodging and dining options can be found at www.ExploreBurnsville. com

Participating artists span a variety of media including glass, wood, metal, ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpting, collage, photography, textiles and more.

“The tour broadens guests’ understanding of what people do to make a living in the arts,” Cook says. “They work hard and produce beautiful things.”

For more information about the Toe River Arts Council and the Studio Tour, visit www.ToeRiverArts.org or call (828) 682-7215.

STUDIO

is created, you develop more of a relationship with a piece of artwork,” says Denise Cook, executive director of the Toe River Arts Council. “When you pick up a mug that’s handmade, you think of the artist, the beautiful mountains you saw when you purchased it. It causes more thoughts to come through your head; you’re thinking of all these beautiful settings, the hands that made it and touched it. It creates a very personal connection.”

The self-guided tour is free. Guests are welcome to start wherever they like and visit as many or as few studios as they choose. The tour stretches across Yancey and Mitchell counties; guests travel through small towns and communities including Burnsville, Bakersville, Penland, Celo, Micaville,

Kilnformed Glass JJ Brown & Simona Rosasco

FYREGLAS

BLOWING ROCK, NC

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

(BRAHM) is featuring five new exhibitions:

Elliott Daingerfield, November 14

The work of American Impressionist Elliott Daingerfield remains closely tied to the history of the Museum. The Museum will honor and reintroduce selections from its founding collection of Daingerfields, a generous donation from Cora Ann and Lamont Hudson, and several additional Daingerfields. Works of Elliott Daingerfield were selected by guest curator Jonathan Stulhman, Senior Curator of Modern, American, and Contemporary Art at the Mint Museum, Charlotte.

Ward Nichols: Look Again, November 14

A native of West Virginia, Ward Nichols (b. 1930) made his home nearby in North Wilkesboro, NC. His hyper-realistic paintings are visualized from photographs he takes of everlasting landscapes, abandoned structures, and everyday objects. Spend a little more time with his paintings, however, and Nichols offers rewards through quirky details, such as humorous compositions, nonfunctional door hinges, and hidden eyes that lock unexpectedly with those of the viewers. This exhibit encourages visitors to ponder the mundane and experience the beautiful within it.

Selections from the Collection, November 27

The Museum has dedicated three exhibition spaces to its permanent

collection. Works range from prominent American Impressionists, Elliott Daingerfield and William Charles Anthony Frerichs, to works by more locally based artists, including Philip Moose and Herb Cohen. Guest curated by Jonathan Stulhman, Senior Curator of Modern, American, and Contemporary Art at the Mint Museum, Charlotte.

A Retrospective of Eliot Clark, November 27

Eliot Candee Clark (1883-1980), born in New York, was poised to become a prominent artist at a young age. He exhibited at the New York Watercolor Club, the Society of American Artists, and the National Academy of Design, where he eventually became an active member, exhibitor, and president (1956 - 1959). Influenced by his father and mother, both artists, Clark graduated high school at 15 and traveled the world, from France and India to Georgia and North Carolina, and painted plein air along the way. The works on display at the Museum are on loan from

Lamont Hudson, a close friend of Clark’s, and show a broad range of his work.

The Sculptor’s Voice, November 21

Responding to popular demand, The Sculptor’s Voice, BRAHM’s first retrospective of contemporary sculpture, is being revisited and reopened. This second look at the exhibition, guest curated by Bill Brown, Jr., will feature one new additional work of art from each of our five exhibiting artists: John Acorn of Pendleton, SC; Rick Beck of Spruce Pine, NC; Tinka Jordy of Hillsboro, NC; Hanna Jubran of Grimesland, NC; and Corrina Sephora Mensoff of Atlanta, GA.

BRAHM is located at 159 Chestnut St, Blowing Rock, NC. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm, with extended hours on “Be our Guest” Thursdays from 10 am - 7 pm. For more information call (828) 295 - 9099 or visit www.BlowingRockMuseum.org

This holiday season, add a little more magic to your family traditions -- come to the Boone & Blowing Rock area and Choose & Cut your tree from the Choose and Cut Capital! Take a drive up to a farm in the fresh mountain air, enjoy breathtaking views, and meet the friendly farmers that grow these perfect trees. If you’re lucky it might even snow!

The tradition of Choose and Cut combines family fun in a REAL farm setting, complete with farm animals, hayrides and warm apple cider. Farms offer a variety of wreaths and roping in addition to trees, and many offer Christmas Shops and homemade crafts. Trees are loaded and securely tied to your vehicle so that you don’t have to worry when

you make your way into downtown Boone and Blowing Rock or perhaps Historic Valle Crucis for a delicious meal and some holiday shopping. What more could you ask for?

Stay awhile in the Boone & Blowing Rock area. With destinations like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, the Historic Mast General Store, and western North Carolina’s best restaurants, you’ll be glad you came to the Choose and Cut Capital to select your family’s Christmas tree.

For more information on the 30 Choose and Cut farms in the Choose and Cut Capital or to plan a trip up the Boone & Blowing Rock Area, visit: www.wataugachristmastrees.org or exploreboonearea.com.

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC

Wilkes Heritage Museum Hosts Annual Christmas Open House

The Wilkes Heritage Museum will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10am-4pm. The

Wilkes Heritage Museum is located in the heart of historic downtown Wilkesboro, NC in the old courthouse (c. 1902). Enjoy the holiday spirit with decorations, refreshments, music and tours of the museum, Old Wilkes Jail and Captain Robert Cleveland Log Home. Warm yourself by the roaring fire at the Cleveland House as you watch an open hearth cooking demonstration. Listen to your favorite Christmas songs being played on a hammered

KINGSPORT, TN

“Transitional Zeitgeist”

“Transitional Zeitgeist”, a fine art exhibition featuring members of the Student Painting and Drawing Association at East Tennessee State University, is on display at the Kingsport Renaissance Center in the Atrium Gallery on the 2nd floor until the end of November. Meet the artists during the reception on Friday, November 13th from 5pm to 7pm.

The exhibit incorporates a wide variety of artwork by SPDA members Elena E. Wyatt, Jonathan Adams, Andrew Norris, Mary Ann Wagner, Christopher Gullion, Todd Simmons and Shai Perry. Their paintings and drawings implement traditional techniques while containing contemporary concepts. Alongside traditional pieces, the exhibit is also filled with artworks that disregard traditional

dulcimer while you sip Russian Tea and hot chocolate. Santa Claus may even make a special appearance during the festivities. The Wilkes Heritage Museum is located at 100 East Main Street in Wilkesboro, NC. For more information, please call 336-6673171 or visit our website at www. wilkesheritagemuseum. com. The Christmas Open House is a free event but donations are requested. The

Wilkes Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization that collects and preserves historic structures, artifacts, and documents of Wilkes County and serves as a resource center for every Wilkes County citizen and visitor. Through exhibits, educational programs, performances, and research, the Wilkes Heritage Museum interprets the history of Wilkes County and western North Carolina.

MARION, VA

New Arts Partnership Developing in Marion

The Lincoln and The Henderson Working in Collaboration

techniques completely.

What is Zeitgeist, you ask? Defined as the attitude or general outlook of a specific period as reflected in art, literature and philosophy, Zeitgeist is the dominant school of thought that influences the culture of a particular time period. Culturally, East Tennessee is deeply filled with traditional values as evident in local art and philosophy. As time has moved into the 21st century, societies have begun to develop changes in their attitude and thoughts from the 20th century. This movement of ideologies with time is ultimately the zeitgeist in transition. The exhibition brings new perspectives to the face of fine arts in East Tennessee.

SPDA brings professional development opportunities for students and actively engages the role of art on campus and in local communities. Students have received guidance and instruction by Mira Gerard who is the Department Chair of Art & Design as well as Amanda Hood who is a visiting art instructor.

Main Street and the Downtown Historic District of Marion is a busy place. A variety of restaurants, unique shopping, and galleries provide the backdrop for this scene, and at the center of it all is the town’s most well-known venue: The Lincoln Theatre. This Art Deco Mayan Revival theatre was once the premiere movie house of the region. Upon its opening in 1929 it was dubbed “Southwest Virginia’s Finest Showplace,” and the restoration 11 years ago brought the venue back to its glorious condition. The Lincoln now serves as a venue for arts and entertainment, offering the most diverse schedule of performing arts events in the area.

Located only one block from Main Street, directly behind The Lincoln is the newly opened Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian

Arts is a compliment to the arts offerings at The Lincoln. The school’s mission is to provide educational programs that assist in preserving and promoting Southwest Virginia’s music, art, and crafts heritage. The Henderson offers classes, open studios, and is the home to The Summit for higher education services.

The two non-profit arts organizations have been working in collaboration with complimentary programming and arts experiences. As the programming for The Lincoln’s 2016 season and The Henderson’s first full year of operations are in development, Marion Downtown is sure to see increased traffic between the two historic buildings and shared patronage that will strengthen the region’s connection to arts and heritage.

December 17-20, 2015

Friday, Dec. 18: 7pm

Saturday, Dec. 19: 7pm

Sunday, Dec. 20: 2:30pm

Wellmont Performing Arts Center at Northeast State

Tickets $10-$20 • Call: 423/378-3967

Clara’s Tea and Chocolate

Saturday, Dec. 19: 5pm

Wellmont Performing Arts Center at Northeast State

Tickets $10 • Call: 423/378-3967

Valeria Sinyavskaya, Artistic Director

for THE NUTCRACKER AT NORTHEAST STATE

Kingsport, TN – Kingsport Ballet prepares for a vibrant, exciting season kickoff with The Nutcracker, December 18th-20th and Northeast State College. A holiday favorite around the world, this ballet is not just a holiday staple, but for many, it has become a wonderful event to bring the entire family to.

“We had a great response last year, staging The Nutcracker closer to Christmas,” said board president Lee Houston. “By staging this classic the weekend before Christmas it provides folks an optimal event to kick off the season with the whole family. Next to decorating the tree, I believe going to see The Nutcracker has become a must for children

during the holidays. Those are the wonderful traditions we remember when we get older.”

And Kingsport Ballet’s traditional Russian version is full of holiday warmth, elegance, and the magic of the season. Fittingly, they will once again feature and impressive slate of international artists.

“We usually

have several guest artists in our productions,” explains executive director, Bertina Dew.

“We are really excited about this year, as we will be bringing back Lyvan Verdecia, formerly with the National Ballet of Cuba and now with Ballet Hispanico in New York, as well as Zoltan Boros, originally from Hungary, currently with Columbia Classical Ballet.” Both men were featured soloists in Kingsport Ballet’s Swan Lake production last April at Eastman’s Toy F. Reid.

The role of Princess Clara will be danced by Andrea Maciel de Faria. In the United States, she has performed with Columbia Classical Ballet and Orlando Ballet, among others. Ms Maciel de Faria trained under notable teachers in Brazil and Germany, and has been recipient of numerous dance awards in Brazil, Argentina, France and the U.S. Ms. Ms. Maciel de

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Faria embodies the role of Princess Clara with her charming and delicate demeanor and graceful lines. Vadim Burciu, instructor at Kingsport Ballet and frequent soloist in Company productions, will once again dance the role of Herr Drosselmeyer. His interpretation of this character role is both charming and mysterious and considered to be very true to the rendering of the eccentric uncle who woos the children, especially Clara, with his magic and craftines. Tickets are now on sale through www. kingsportballet.org or through the Kingsport Ballet facebook page. Purchasers may print their tickets at home, or pick them up at ‘will call’ the night of the performance. Children ages 4-11 will enjoy the traditional Clara’s Tea and Chocolate, which takes place just prior to Saturday evening’s performance on December 19th. The tea party is at 5pm, and tickets are sold separately at $10 per child, by calling Kingsport Ballet: 423-3783967.

Vadim Burciu as Herr Drosselmeyer, Emma Brown, performing the role of Clara and Keaton Breeding as Fritz, in KB’s Nutcracker 2014.

VETERANS

MORRISTOWN, TN

Veterans Day Parade

On November 11, 5pm

The Veterans Day Parade will be an opportunity to pay homage and thank those that have so honorably served their country.

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Small Business Saturday Wish List letters to Santa

November 28

Visit Santa at the Museum (138 W. Main Street, enter from the Skymart or from Main Street) from 11 AM – 3 PM and drop your letter to Santa in a special Post Office Box in the Museum.

Tour of Wreaths on Main Street

Nov 21 – Saturday, Nov. 21 from 11 AM – 3 PM is a special day downtown. Each participating business will hang a wreath on their door and they invite you to shop and vote for the wreath that is your favorite.

Prizes and Downtown Dollars will be awarded and each shop will have a customer special, treats, or other goodies.

Morristown

Christmas Parade

December 3rd

For your picture with Santa, a $5 donation is requested for the Angel Tree Fund to help other kids have a great Christmas. While Santa can’t be there all the time, your Christmas Wish List Letter can be mailed at the Old Post Office in the Museum Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from December 4 through December 19th. Be sure to write your letter to Santa at the North Pole. Other locations in town will be open Small Business Saturday– Look for the Shop Small Logo. They will have great Christmas Bargains. For every dollar you spend with local businesses, the return to the community is 3 x more than the same dollar spent at chain stores.

Christmas on Main

December 11th

Wreaths have been hung, trees have been decorated and it is time to finish your Christmas shopping. From 5 to 8 pm come downtown. Ride a holiday carriage from Main to Sherwood Commons and return, have dinner and dessert, enjoy

Begins at 7 PM Bands, floats, firetrucks, police cars, vintage cars, performances and more. Our Christmas Parade is one of the largest in East Tennessee. Entry forms are due Nov. 13. Call 423-312-1476 for more information. Last year some 8,000 folks had a wonderful time viewing about 150 entries from all around the East Tennessee Area.

BRISTOL, TN-VA

Sugarplums, Gingerbread, and Cherished Traditions

Bristol Ballet presents the holiday favorite The Nutcracker

As the holidays near, Bristol Ballet prepares for performances of The Nutcracker. Public performances will be held on December 11 at 7:30 pm, December 12 at 12:30 pm, and December 13 at 2:30 pm at the Paramount Center for the Arts, in Historic Downtown Bristol.

Tickets are $6 children under 6, $12 students and seniors, $15 adults. Two school performances are planned for public schools, private schools, and homeschool groups on December 10 and 11 at 10am. Students are free of charge. Schools may reserve seats by

year”, Plescia said.

Bristol Ballet Junior Company member, Collin White, will dance the roll of Clara. In addition, 47 Bristol Ballet students and company members, and close to 20 community members will perform in roles such as Angels, Russian, Marzipan, and Party Guest.

In its second year, Bristol Ballet invites families to the Gingerbread Ball to meet some of the main characters in The Nutcracker. Families will enjoy delicious Blackbird Bakery gingerbread cookies, snowflake sugar cookies, hot chocolate, tea, and coffee at the Bristol Ballet Studio immediately after the Saturday matinee performance. Photos

of the event will be provided to each attendee. The cost (which is separate from the tickets to The Nutcracker performance) is $10 per person. This was a sell-out last year, so reservations are strongly recommended, and may be made by calling Bristol Ballet, 276-669-6051.

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calling Bristol Ballet at 276-669-6051.

Whether your first experience at a Nutcracker performance or your fiftieth, you’re sure to see something new. “This year we are excited to have more boys involved in the production”, said Michele Plescia, Artistic Director of Bristol Ballet. “We have also added a character who is in a wheel chair, which gives the Party Scene a new depth and variation.”

Some things remain the same, such as returning local actor and high school football coach playing Drosselmeyer, and the four professional dancers returning to their same roles this year, by popular demand. “Everyone loved our guest artists thrilled that they are all able to return to their roles as Drosselmeyer, Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker, Snow Queen and Cavalier, and Arabian. It’s fun to have some things remain the same and other aspects change from year to year. We hope it will peak the interests of audience members and keep them excited to return each

UNIQUE TREASURES FOR YOUR HOME

The Distressed Gentleman is a home decorating store specializing in Hand Painted Furniture. Started in 2014 by a husband and wife team in Abingdon, they are now located on State Street in Bristol! Gabe Helton creates unique, like new, treasures out of outdated furniture by giving them a facelift with paint. The Distressed Gentleman also offers custom services for their clients.

If the DIY bug has hit you, the store carries General Finishes Milk Paint, Gel Stain, Top Coat, and other decorative paint products. To help their customers get the most out of their paint purchases, the store offers a paint class once a month. Clients will be walked through the steps of cleaning, painting, and finishing their furniture project.

Aside from the furniture, you will find unique home decor including farmhouse, vintage, industrial, and Mid-century Modern styles. The Damsel & Daisy, created by Rachel Helton as an extension of The Distressed Gentleman, specializing in handmade paper goods and hand poured soy candles.

To receive an estimate for custom work, email photos of your piece to

thedistressedgentleman@gmail.com Call 276-644-3240 or visit www. facebook.com/distressedgentleman to see more of Gabe & Rachel’s work and ask about what they can do for your furniture!

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Katbird’s is the Place to Go for Holiday Gifts

In 1995, Katherine Rose left her 17-year career in environmental laboratory-work and fled to Europe. Travelling extensively throughout the old European countryside, she was captivated by the slower-paced lifestyle she encountered in the little towns and villages. Returning to Southwest Virginia, she moved to Abingdon and opened Wines of Distinction in a little abandoned 1940’s gas station. Besides the wines she had come to love during her stay in Europe, she also specialized in Lindt truffles, specialty cheeses, gourmet sausages and crackersitems not usually found in Southwest Virginia. Six years later, Rose moved to a charming little store in an 1815 brick building in the heart of historic Abingdon. And Katbird’s Wine and Gourmet was established.

When you walk into Katbird’s, as locals affectionately call it, you will truly feel like you have just entered a bistro in Aix-en-Provence, France. Wooden racks line the pale yellow and dark grey walls and hold specialty wines from France, Italy, Germany and Spain. Whole sections are devoted to small unique vineyards from Washington and Oregon, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and, of course, Virginia. A vault in the back of the cellar is where the classic investment level wines from Tuscany, Piedmont, Burgundy and Bordeaux are housed. In the cellar, find over 140 craft beers from all around the world. Katherine will allow you to pick and choose among the

beers to create your own specialized 4 or 6-pack.

An original fireplace is surrounded with various antique and metal cabinets filled with gourmet chutneys, tomato sauces, hand-made pastas, and seasoned crackers. In the center of the limestone floor is a coffee bar and wonderful little tables where people sit and chat. The back of the store offers salamis from Toscana and Milano, Flagship Cheddar and Saint Andre Triple Cream Brie. Fresh baked cookies, pies, muffins and sandwiches change daily.

Her hand-selected gifts include tabletop and accessory items from Vietri, Vagabond House and Montes Doggett, charming paper napkins and scented candles from Vance Kitira and Nest, beautiful wine glasses and artistic spreaders.

A very special feature offered by Katbird’s is the Wine of the Month Club, taking advantage of Rose’s ability to source excellent varietals of red and white wines that surpass the norm. For under $30, you will get two bottles, a white and a red, to experience.

From a European vacation to the creation of a romantic eclectic wine bistro, Katherine Rose’s singular taste will delight you over and over again.

Visit Katbird’s Wine and Gourmet at 230 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 or call 276-623-0001. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Or go online to www. katbirdswine.com.

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