48th Annual SMOKY MOUNTAIN FOLK FESTIVAL
Brings authentic Mountain Music and Dancing to Lake Junaluska, NC
August 31-September 1, 2018
Mountainmusic, dancing and tradition will be on display once again on the shores of beautiful Lake Junaluska as the Smoky Mountain Folk Festival, now in it’s 48th year, celebrates the culture and heritage of Western North Carolina.
As in years past, spectators will be treated to performances by over 200 mountain dancers and musicians at the 2000 seat, historical Stuart Auditorium on the grounds of Lake Junaluska. Each night will feature open tent shows on the lawn beginning at 5 p.m. with main stage performances at 6:00 p.m. The entertainment will continue well into the night with the last performances ending sometime around 11 p.m.
The festival is one of the longest running and most authentic folk festivals in the South and offers spectators the chance to experience a wide variety of the region’s finest traditional performers. Scores of the region’s finest fiddlers, banjo players, string bands, ballad singers, buck dancers and square dances will be in attendance. Visitors will also be treated to the unique regional sounds of the dulcimer, harmonica, Native American flute, bagpipes and spoons, even a bowed carpenter’s saw.
While the festival is sure to entertain the thousands of people who attend, it also serves as a venue to preserve the mountains’ legacy of traditional music and inspire a new generation of artists as they swap tunes and licks, songs and stories under the open tents on the lakeshore.
“Our Appalachian heritage with its music, stories, song and dance is something we can be proud of and must share with others to keep it alive. It is a heritage that enriches all who experience it,” said Festival Director Joe Sam Queen.
Now a tradition with over 40 years of history, the festival has established itself as a family and community gathering with performers returning each year
to see old friends and make new ones.
Families return each year with new generations to enjoy what is one of the richest cultural events of the year.
Main show tickets are $12 at the door, $10 in advance, with children under 12 admitted free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Haywood County Arts Council at 86 North Main Street in Waynesville or at Bethea Welcome Center at Lake Junaluska. For more info, call 828-452-1688, 1-800-3349036, or visit our website at www. smokymountainfolkfestival.com.
And of course, in keeping with tradition, there is always a complimentary slice of cool watermelon available to all who attend.
48th Annual SMOKY MOUNTAIN FOLK FESTIVAL
Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska
Aug 31-Sept 1, 2018
Open Tent Show 5-6:30 p.m.
Main Stage Indoor Show 6:30-11 p.m.
Festival Director: Joe Sam Queen | 828-452-1688 www.smokymountainfolkfestival.com
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Maggie Valley | Waynesville | Lake Junaluska | Canton | Clyde
Paid for in part by the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority 1-800-334-9036
www.visitncsmokies.com
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The Dixie Lee Farmers Market is Proud to Announce that on June 23, We will be celebrating our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! On that Saturday will have extended hours 9am - 2pm.
We will have many of regular vendors and many more of our past vendors will be paying us a visit as well. • Pygmy Harbor will be setting up a booth to show off their cute baby Pygmy Goats. • Plant and Herb Workshops • Kids Activities • Live Music • Giveaways and more! We have many ideas of things that we’d like to do and are still nailing down the details. Like and follow us on Facebook to be in the know with your local Dixie Lee Farmers Market.
Over the past 10 years many farmers and artist and customers have participated in our little market. Many of them have stuck with us since day one and others moved or just moved on to bigger things. We would like to say a big thank you some that have stuck with us for the majority of our market. Without you we would not have made it this far. Thanks for all your Trust and Support. ~ Dixie Lee Farmers’ Market. Please Support Your Local Farmer and Your Local Economy!
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My Mumsy wants to Warn ALL Drivers that school is Back In Session this month! Obey the speed limit & Pay Attention for us children waiting on a school bus, driving in a car or walking to school. I sure love my Mumsy!
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Knoxville’s greenway system provides miles of multi-use trails that can be shared by the community. Winding along natural features like streams, rivers, ridges and open spaces, greenways protect valuable green space for conservation, recreation and alternative transportation. Greenways connect neighborhoods to schools, offices, shopping areas, parks and other natural areas. Knoxville’s linear greenway system plus the many loops and walking trails within
our city and county Parks, boasts over 100 miles of paved greenways with neighboring counties offering additional miles. More people on greenways and trails means safer streets, healthier people, cleaner air and more livable communities. Greenways also provide cyclists a great avenue for commuting or getting around town without the hassle of traffic or parking. No bike? No problem! Knoxville offers the Pace bike share program, an app based rental program – with bikes located all around downtown, on campus and throughout the city, getting around by bike is now incredibly convenient. The Knoxville Bicycle Map helps find and use these bike facilities, ride safely, and connect to your destination by indicating bike lanes, signed bike routes, greenways, and roads that are considered comfortable to ride. Whether commuting or playing, take a walk or ride on a greenway and enjoy Knoxville and the view!
Join us for the Olde Time Antiques Fair in Downtown West Jefferson, NC! This is an outdoor antiques fair featuring numerous vendors of antiques (old & modern), collectibles, primitives & rare hard-to-find relics! Also, live music & several food vendors take part in the festivities! There’s something for everyone at the fair! You won’t leave empty handed.
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Historic Downtown West Jefferson, NC.
For information about being a vendor, please email to oldetimeantiquesfair@gmail.com or mail to Olde Time Antiques Fair, PO Box 642, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Friday, September 14 - 1-8pm
ART ON THE MOUNTAIN will feature Local Artists
Ashe County Arts Council will sponsor Art on the Mountain on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Over thirty artists and craft persons will set up their creative wares on the grounds of the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Holiday gift ideas, fall theme items, unique art pieces, crafts and more will be for sale. Several artists will be demonstrating their artwork including basket weaving, quilting and wood-working. Over thirty artists and crafters will be participating. Art on the Mountain provides an opportunity for both new and current working artists from across the county to showcase and sell their latest creations to the public. For more information please call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS.
WKSK’s Old Time Music and Bluegrass Show, hosted by Gary Poe, broadcast live from the Arts Center, “a little after 11:00” Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ashe Arts Center, Downtown West Jefferson
If you are up for an adventure, try your luck with the Escape Room Game! This one hour interactive game features three visually captivating rooms to explore. Please call or send a message to reserve your game!
highlands, nc
HIGHLANDS VILLAGE
SQUARE ART & CRAFT SHOW
AUGUST 25 & 26, 2018
Spectacular nature photography. Fused glass art. Pottery. Leather. Christmas decor. Rustic furniture. Dog treats. Fine art paintings and prints. All of this and much more will be featured at the Village Square Art & Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday August 25 & 26. Sponsored by Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, the shows are FREE and located at K-H Founders Park in downtown Highlands, NC on Pine St. from 10 to 5.
The Village Square shows have attracted a multitude of artisans of the highest caliber from western NC, northeastern Georgia, and western SC for 13 years now. Each show brings new talent and mediums.
Of particular note, Sky Valley artist Patty Calderone will create a large bear painting at the show. A silent auction for it will benefit the B.E.A.R. Task Force and its efforts to educate the public about living in bear country. Food is always a big part of the show, with Dr. John’s tacos offered by Rotary and the Courtyard Cafe in the Village Square next to the park. For more information contact Cynthia Strain at (828) 787-2021, cypicturelady@aol.com, or follow us on Facebook.
A Walk With The President
Teneesee’s second oldest town is brought to life as you stroll down the same streets that Andrew Johnson did when he returned from the White House in 1869.
The 90-minute walking tour will take you back in time. Experience the architectural treasures of our historic churches and homes while walking the same streets as notable American
heroes. A stop at Old Harmony Cemetery will bring alive such stories as the great cholera epidemic of 1873. Great photo opporunities are available during the stop at Tennessee’s oldest Goal (jail).
Tickets may be purchased at the General Morgan Inn where tours begin daily Monday through Saturday, April through October, at 9:30am
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Fletcher’s Homemade
Fletcher’s Homemade offers quilting fabrics, sewing supplies, and sewing classes in the heart of historic Elilzabethton. Have your new or vintage quilt top finished here or let us turn your tee shirt collection into a memory quilt. Proud to feature locally made items such as soaps, adorable doll clothes, jewelry and more. New to the shop: handmade ceramic buttons.
GHOST / HISTORY TOURS
Join us on a candle lit Ghost / History tour and learn why Jonesborough is names as one of the top 10 most haunted towns in America Tours go our 7 nights a week at dusk. Earlier and late tours can be arranged. Call 423-202-8348 to book your reservation.
ESCAPE ROOM
We are opened 7 days a week as late as 10pm. Its best to call ahead to hold your time slot but we also take walk ins. If the doors are locked, we are close by, just give us a call. Located at 101 FOX ST Jonesborough Tn 37659. Call 423-202-8348.
HAUNTED FOREST IN JONESBOROUGH
Bring your family and friends for a night to remember at the Hales community Haunted Forest. We change out most scenes yearly, We also have a new Haunted Escape Room and always working on adding new attractions within the forest. Fun for all ages! For more info call 423-202-8348 or 423-491-1473.
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Savor Local Food at Burnsville’s Third Annual Dinner on Town Square, Aug. 26
Local fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products star at the third annual Farm to Fork Dining on Town Square event in downtown Burnsville, Sunday, Aug. 26. The multicourse, alfresco meal is served on long tables that stretch down Main Street on Burnsville’s historic Town Square. Spirits and hors d’oeuvres will be served beforehand on the porch of the stately Nu Wray Inn, and The 42nd Street Jazz Band will provide live entertainment.
This year’s chef is Taylor Montgomery, executive chef and director of food and beverage at Mountain Air Country Club. The private community and club, located west of Burnsville, is known for its mountaintop location with 360-degree views, relaxed atmosphere and premium amenities. All proceeds from the dinner support local agricultural nonprofit TRACTOR, which works with more than 50 small farmers in Yancey,
Mitchell, Burke, McDowell, Avery, Madison and Buncombe counties.
The organization aggregates and distributes local produce to retailers and restaurants, increases farm income in the community and raises awareness of local agriculture. Montgomery regularly purchases products from TRACTOR for Mountain Air’s restaurants.
“The dinner helps us in our mission to support local farmers, but it also allows us to show the community the impressive quality and variety of local offerings we have here,” says Michael Graf, operations manager for TRACTOR and dinner organizer. “It helps us get our name out there and let people know what we do.”
The dinner is a firsthand example of what an enjoyable experience buying and eating local can be.
For those who want to learn more about TRACTOR and its farmers, the organization has a “meet the grower” page on its website, www. TRACTORFoodandFarms.com/
Our-Growers, which includes photos and bios of its farmers.
For the Farm to Fork Dining on Town Square event on Aug. 26, cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., and the dinner follows at 6 p.m. Tickets are $125.
To purchase tickets, visit www. TRACTORFoodandFarms.com or call (828) 536-0126.
For information about Burnsville, including lodging options, go to www.ExploreBurnsville.com or call (828) 682-7413.
Across the entire county there are miles of rivers and streams where anglers can chase trout or bass. Many streams are located within the Pisgah National Forest and provide nearby camping for those interested in spending their nights outdoors as well. Those interested in canoeing and kayaking will find that the rivers in Yancey County provide a relaxing, cool getaway on hot summer days. For information, rentals and gear, visit Southern Drifters Outfitters on town square in Burnsville.
Southern Drifters Outfitters is the premier outfitter in Burnsville, North Carolina, for those looking to enjoy all that Western North Carolina has to offer. Owned and operated by Yancey County Natives, we pride ourselves in our knowledge of the areas rivers, trails, and mountains. We offer guided fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. Our retail location has a full selection of mens and women’s clothing as well as a fly shop.
Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
Authors and attendees call the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival held each year in Burnsville, NC the best literary festival in the state. Over 50 free readings and discussions are held in venues around town.
The 13th Annual Festival will be on September 6-8 with stories about people facing challenges and crises and the choices they make. Poets, food writers, novelists, memoirists, historians, young adult literature and environmental writers meet with attendees in intimate settings to allow questions and discussions. There are also opportunities to buy books and have them signed.
Most events are free including the Thursday night performance with Kane Smego, Hip Hop Artist , National Poetry Slam Finalist and Spoken Work Poet.
The locally sourced, catered Banquet is Friday night with Michael W. Twitty, the 2018 James Beard Award Winner for Best Writer and Best Book, The Cooking Gene and the blog afroculinaria.com. Advance Registration $35 BYOB.
The Festival finale is on Friday night. Acclaimed novelist Gail Godwin will speak to the theme of Surface and Rise. Advance Registration $20.
Three-hour writing workshops in fiction, memoir, non-fiction and poetry also require registration. $30.
Go to cmlitfest.org for a complete list of authors, to read the schedule and to register for required events.
• The Original NC “Home” T-Shirts
• Burnsville Souvenirs
• Life is Good Apparel
• Noelle Boutique Fashions
• Simply Southern Apparel
• Games, Puzzles, and Crafts
• Children’s Books
• Breyer Horses
• Calico Critters
• Area’s largest selection of stuffed animals
Novelist Gail Godwin - Saturday Keynote photo credit- Dion Ogust
coffee shop a favorite destination for locals and tourists.
Their vision was to create a place that truly encompassed everything that makes Burnsville and the Appalachian mountains so special.
NC, just west of the beautiful town square and across from Burnsville Town Hall.
to the next level. Everything is done over the top while maintaining that sense of nostalgia or wonderment desserts often bring.
The renovations took a while to complete but it has been worth the wait.
The over one-hundredyear-old brick was exposed, walls were opened up, wood from old barns was brought in and local wood artist, Jason King handcrafted tables, and the new bar.
Appalachian Java is a place where friends meet for lunch, early commuters stop in for coffee, husbands and wives have breakfast together, friends gather after school, groups have their meetings/ luncheons upstairs...it’s everything they hoped it would be and are very thankful for this
In addition to the finest organic fresh brewed coffee, from WNC’s own Ingenious Coffee Roasters, Appalachian Java also serves up amazing beverages, specialty breakfast, lunch, dinner, and freshly baked pastries. Appalachian Java’s made from scratch Hannah Cakes & Sweets, are baked fresh every day by baker extraordinaire Hanna
A lot has happened in the last year at Appalachian Java. New owners, Calvin and Angie Rash set out to make this coffee shop a favorite destination for locals and tourists. Their vision was to create a place that truly encompassed everything that makes Burnsville and the Appalachian mountains so special. The renovations took a while to complete but it has been worth the wait. The over one-hundredyear- old brick was exposed, walls were opened up, wood from old barns was brought in and local wood artist, Jason King handcrafted tables, and the new bar. Appalachian Java is a place where friends meet for lunch, early commuters stop in for coffee, husbands and wives have breakfast together, friends gather after school, groups have their meetings/ luncheons upstairs...it’s everything they hoped it would be and are very thankful for this town and the wonderful folks that support them. Appalachian Java is located in
espresso machine at Applachian Java.
For instance, we have some classic staples like chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal cream pies, except much larger than you usually see,” Hannah said. Try a Blueberry Streusel Muffin or Cranberry Orange Scone to start your day, and pair it with a hot or cold espresso beverage prepared on their state-of-the-art Astoria Sabrina machine. A Banana Nutella or Espresso Cupcake make a delicious midday treat or the perfect finish to your meal. Truly Appalachian Java is a dessert destination!
sandwiches, and wraps. Their Appalachian House Salad is a local favorite with organic spring mix, cabbage mix, crispy Asian noodles, mandarin oranges, ribbon carrots,
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Appalachian Java for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner in the heart of Burnsville
the heart of Burnsville, NC, just west of the beautiful town square and across from Burnsville Town Hall. In addition to the finest organic fresh brewed coffee, from WNC’s own Ingenious Coffee Roasters, Appalachian Java also serves up amazing beverages, specialty breakfast, lunch, dinner, and freshly baked pastries. Appalachian Java’s made from scratch Hannah Cakes & Sweets, are baked fresh every day by baker extraordinaire Hanna Welsh. “I wanted to create an experience that transports you through these desserts, and really focused on taking them to the next level. Everything is done over the top while maintaining that sense of nostalgia or wonderment desserts often bring. For instance, we have some classic staples like chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal cream pies, except much larger than you usually see,” Hannah said. Try a Blueberry Streusel Muffin or Cranberry Orange Scone to start your day, and pair it with a hot
In addition to their plethora of baked goods, Appalachian Java also offers breakfast all day with favorites like Biscuits and Gravy, Sausage Burrito,
has also quickly become a go-to for locals and tourists alike, and their hot pressed sandwiches are built to perfection.
or cold espresso beverage prepared on their state-ofthe-art Astoria Sabrina machine. A Banana Nutella or Espresso Cupcake make a delicious midday treat or the perfect finish to your meal. Truly Appalachian Java is a dessert destination! In addition to their plethora of baked goods, Appalachian Java also offers breakfast all day with favorites like Biscuits and Gravy, Sausage Burrito, and a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Wrap. They also put forth a well-rounded lunch and dinner menu, featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Their Appalachian House Salad is a local favorite with organic spring mix, cabbage mix, crispy Asian noodles, mandarin oranges, ribbon carrots, sliced almonds, fire braised chicken, and served with a side of their homemade house dressing. The AJ Southwestern Chicken Quesadilla has also quickly become a go-to for locals and tourists alike, and their hot pressed sandwiches are built to perfection.
Their made from scratch Hannah Cakes & Sweets, are baked fresh every day by baker extraordinary Hanna Welsh.
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Yancey County / Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
August Calendar of Events
7/28–8/11 Parkway Playhouse presents “Godspell” www.parkwayplayhouse.com
Aug. 3-4 Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair www.yanceychamber.com
Aug. 3-4 Mtn Piecemakers Annual Quilt Show at Burnsville Town Center
Aug. 4 Emerald Village Black Light Tour www.emeraldvillage.com
Aug. 6 Penland School of Crafts Scholarship Auction www.penland.org
Aug. 10-11 Penland School of Crafts Annual Benefit Auction www.penland.org
Aug. 11 High Peaks Hike – Grandfather Mtn www.nchighpeaks.org
Aug. 18 Emerald Village Black Light Tour www.emeraldvillage.com
Aug. 18-9 Tri County Outdoor Expo at Burnsville Town Center https://www.facebook.com/outdoorexpo1/
Aug. 23 Penland School of Crafts Scholarship Auction www.penland.org
8/25–9/8 Parkway Playhouse presents “Dial M for Murder” www.parkwayplayhouse.com
Aug. 26 Farm to Fork Dining on Town Square www.tractorfoodandfarms.com
One Of
A Kind Art Gallery flourishes in Historic Micaville Store
One of a Kind Art Gallery, celebrating its eighth year of operation, continues to grow with the works of over 150 local artists and craftspeople in the nostalgic Old Micaville Country Store.
Kari Weaver, owner and operator of OOAK welcomes you to come on in and enjoy the fine, folk and funky local art. The selection of artwork includes pottery, jewelry, paintings, prints, photography, lamps, glass, woodworking, and more.
The mountains of Western North Carolina are home to a diverse and vibrant art community and OOAK offers a broad representation of the creative work being done here. Artwork is uniquely displayed in the vintage 1922 building which retains much of its original architecture still in place, right down to the original hardwood floor and windows.
OOAK has brought live music to Micaville by having the Micaville Music Jam every Saturday morning in the loft. Hosted by local singersongwriter David Wiseman, the Jam is a gathering of local musicians and visitors to play and share music together. Everyone is welcome. OOAK also hosts the Thursday Concert Series, every Thursday (with the exception of the third Thursday each month) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Micaville Music is proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina. Come visit us and stay awhile. Micaville is located 4 miles east of Burnsville, NC, 9 miles west of Spruce Pine, NC, and 14 miles north of BRP milepost 344 at the intersection of Hwy 80 S and Micaville Loop on the Mt Mitchell Scenic Byway. Parking is available in the front of the church and in the Taylor Togs parking lot.
End of Season Clearance Sale
Shopping at antique/vintage stores is a great way to furnish your home in vintage style. This is quite possibly the most rewarding shopping experience due to its effect of simulating “treasure hunting”, and everyone loves finding treasures.
Today, consignment shops are no longer reserved for the penny-pinching, but attract shoppers from all financial backgrounds. These stores provide the perfect solution to developing one’s own unique style with oneof-a-kind pieces at affordable prices. Many shoppers also find interest in thrifted items because they carry the story of the previous owner, and therefore have more character and life.
If this sounds like fun, you must come by and check out our treasures at The Happy Hippie on Oak Street in Spruce Pine.
spruce pine, NC
VACATION TIME IS HERE AGAIN!
Rockhounds everywhere take note! We have thousands of DIFFERENT kinds of rocks for the serious collector to choose from.
Prices range from 5 cents to $9,000. Gemstones, jewelry, you name it, we have it. Bring the kids and yourself and check us out. You will be glad you did. Spruce Pine is named the Mineral City and if you are looking for gems, minerals, or jewelry, Rocks and Things is the place to go for the biggest selection. We are located in the old historical downtown Spruce Pine at 114 Oak Avenue. We are open 7 days a week from 9 - 5. Our store is packed with thousands of different items. Our inventory includes sterling rings, pendants, chains, quartz crystals from single tiny points to clusters weighing many pounds, citrine, rose quartz, amethyst cathedrals, mineral specimens, gemstones from all over the world, fossils, antiques, stained glass, Native American items, and so much more I can’t think of it all. Give us a call at 828-765-1667 for information.
To see what we have before coming, go to http://www.shopmainstreets.com and click on North Carolina, Spruce Pine, and Rocks and Things. You will find yourself in the street in front of our store. Click the arrows to enter and move around the store. If you happen to be in the area July 29th to August 5th, be sure to visit the 34th Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show at 136 Majestic View, put on by the Parkway Fire and Rescue to raise funds for new equipment.
Overmountain Men Victory Celebration
On September 14-15, 2018 our living history encampment celebrates the crossing of the Blue Ridge Mountains by the Overmountain Men on their way to an eventual battle with British forces at Kings Mountain. The Museum of North Carolina Minerals in Spruce Pine, milepost 331 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, plays host to this annual event and transforms the grounds into a colonial militia encampment at the head of Gillespie Gap. The encampment provides a glimpse of various colonial activities and tells the story of the Overmountain Men and the Battle of Kings Mountain. School Days are hosted on Friday, September 14, from 9 am till 2:30 pm, and open to public, private, and home school groups. Registration is required and can be done by contacting Ranger Elizabeth at 828-348-3519. Reservations will be accepted between August 15th and September 5th, and will be handled in the order that they received. On Saturday, September 15th, the encampment is open to the public from 9 am until 2 pm. Guests are invited to stroll through the encampment taking part in various demonstrations and visiting with re-enactors. At Noon you will have the opportunity to Learn how Native Americans and frontier settlers look to the plants of the forests and fields to find healing. There will be two opportunities during the day to hear the story of the Battle at Kings Mountain, at 10 am and again at 1 pm, with the skit Unrest in the Mountains. At 2:30 pm a re-enactment of the battle will take place at the Orchard of Altapass, milepost 328 off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mabry-Hazen House opens after-hours for Night at the Museum
Mabry-Hazen House is hosting its quarterly Night at the Museum on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 6pm-9pm. Join Mabry-Hazen House for their final event of the summer. Night at the Museum is a chance to visit Mabry-Hazen House after-hours on a weekday and drink up a little history. Explore the 1858 historic house in an entirely different light as twilight falls upon Mabry’s Hill, watch the sun set, all while enjoying drinks provided by Balter Beerworks. This “historical happy hour” is an opportunity to connect with history and meet staff, volunteers, and local community members while talking about
the past in a casual atmosphere.
Tickets are $10 per adult and visitors under 18 are free. Each purchased ticket includes two adult beverages and additional drinks are $5. The historic home will be open for self guided tours and there will be special access to the historic walkout basement. We’ll have bocce, croquet, and corn hole available to play and guests are encouraged to bring their own games. Food will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Mabry-Hazen House. Event will occur rain or shine.
Tickets and more information available at www.mabryhazen.com/natm.
ocated in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Ross and Pam Leslie have been specializing in primitive home décor for over 30 years as The Heart of Country. They now have retail space in two locations, Knoxville and Maryville, inside of Homespun.
ORCMA’s 74th Season is distinctly Oak Ridge
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association announced its 74th concert season — Distinctly Oak Ridge — featuring jazz, klezmer, American, film, Broadway, folk and classical music.
The Free Family Concert, “What’s Up at the Symphony,” opens the season on August 26, 3:00 PM. “We’ll play fun music, making you laugh, and you’ll be star struck by the youthful Anderson Violin Duo. An instrument petting zoo caps off the joy of music making,” said Music Director Dan Allcott.
On September 23, 3:00 PM, the Tesla Quartet with oboist Thomas Gallant opens the Chamber Music Series which also features the Cum-
berland Piano Trio, the Kosower & Oh Duo, and Big Galut(e) Klezmer Ensemble. And on September 29, 7:30 PM, the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Series opens with Chorus Director Jaclyn Johnson leading the ensemble in Randall Thompson’s Frostiana set to poetry by Robert Frost.
The residency by Cleveland Orchestra Principal Cellist Mark Kosower provides a wonderful community offering. Kosower leads a Free Masterclass on November 1, 2018, and closes his residency with a performance of two cello concertos. Rounding out the season are two chorus-only concerts, a premier based on Leonard Bernstein’s
speech “An Artist’s Response to Violence,” and a rousing finale with Concertmaster Karen Kartal and Principal Oboist Ayca Yayman in the spotlight.
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association receives generous support from the Tennessee Arts Commission, University of Tennessee-Battelle, and WUOT FM 91.9. ORCMA is a participant in the Penny4Arts programming, enabling Youth 18 and under to attend ORCMA concerts for free during the 2018–2019 season, with each concert containing an element of interest to youth. More information is available at www.ORCMA.org, (865) 483-5569 or office@orcma.org.
Cellist Mark Kosower
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Southland Books and Café prepares the next chapter
Southland Books and Café is adding another chapter to their story with the upcoming addition of a restaurant, bar and event venue in the lower portion of their current building. According to coowners Lisa Misosky and Catherine Frye, the new business venture, called The Bird and the Book, is slated to open this fall in what was previously the Bluetick Brewery.
After months of remodeling, both the space and plan for its use have evolved. Misosky and Frye have taken into consideration the needs and interests of the community.
It will either be “a bar that has food or a restaurant that has beer,” said Frye.
Wine will also be available.
“We’re still messing with the menu, but it won’t be your regular bar food,” Frye said, “Everything is going to be fresh, made-from-scratch and locally sourced foods will be available, as well. Just like how we do it in the café.”
“We want it to feel like a place that’s comfortable for people to come and hang out ... not that raucous,
crazy bar situation, but with places to chill and talk to your friends and be able to actually hear the people you’re there with,” said Frye. “We want this to
be a fixture in this town for a long time — we don’t want it to go anywhere, so we’re not trying to do this quick and fast. We’re trying to do it where it’s going to be here forever.”
For Misosky, it’s a dream come true. “I’ve wanted
to own a bar since I was 20-years-old,” she said, “and there are no bars on the east side of town.”
In addition to food and drink, a stage is also onsite for live music, trivia and private events. Misosky said Southland has already been contacted by several people regarding renting out the space for weddings and Christmas parties.
“We’re also talking to Bradley Reeves (from the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound) about some local silent movies,” she said.
“We want it to feel like a place that’s comfortable for people to come and hang out ... not that raucous, crazy bar situation, but with places to chill and talk to your friends and be able to actually hear the people you’re there with,” said Frye. “We want this to be a fixture in this town for a long time — we don’t want it to go anywhere, so we’re not trying to do this quick and fast. We’re trying to do it where it’s going to be here forever.”
Southland Books and Café and the Bird and the Book are located at 1505 E. Broadway Avenue in Maryville, TN.
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visit to Monroe County
An incredible wilderness adventure, quaint small town charm, a bit of history and much more awaits you in one of our countries most beautiful places called Monroe County, TN. Drive the Cherohala Skyway that’s 53 miles of natural beauty at its best. It includes 23 overlooks, camping, paddle sports, and Indian Boundary Lake.
There are 18 waterfalls including the picturesque 100ft cascading Bald River Falls. Enjoy 150 miles of hiking trails within the Cherokee National Forest or have fun on Tellico Lake. Sample the world renowned bacon from Benton’s, taste muscadine wine from Tsali
Vineyard, or take a glass bottom boat ride on America’s largest underground lake at The Lost Sea Adventure.
Stay at one of our many lodgings so you have plenty of time to visit our small towns filled with shopping and eateries. Learn some of our history at places like Charles Hall Museum, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, and Fort Loudoun State Historical Area. Monroe County is brimming with a little bit of something for everyone. Visit www.monroecounty.com to start planning your getaway.
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SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM VONORE, TN
Sequoyah gave his people an enduring gift: a writing system so the “Cherokee Nation would live forever.” Experience the Cherokee through our brand new exhibits, videos, and gift shop. Hike our Shoreline Trail and visit the Cherokee Memorial mound, Blacksmith shop, and Dog Trot Cabin. We are Tennessee’s only tribally-owned museum.
AUGUST 5 • 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sequoyah Remembrance Day
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Plan now to participate in our Sequoyah Remembrance Day events.
SEPTEMBER 1 - 2
2018 Monroe Life Magazine’s Balloon Fiesta
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
The Bo Ashby Band will be headlining two nights at the 2018 Muscadine Balloon Fiesta. We will hit the stage around 7pm and play up until the finale, “Balloon Glow” around 9pm (and that is a spectacular sight!) There will be three other, excellent bands that day beginning around 2pm. Enjoy balloon rides, live music, food, games, an inflatable Kid’s Zone and much more all while supporting CASA Monroe. Tickets are $10.
SEPTEMBER 8 - 9
The Great Island Cherokee Fall Festival
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Go back in time as The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum will host the “Great Island” Cherokee Fall Festival. Events will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day.
Admission: Adults $5 • Children 12 and under free Veterans and Triple A $3.50 • AARP/Senior $4.50 Group Rates: (10 or more) Adults $2.50 • Children $1.50
***EBCI Enrolled members, Cherokee Citizens, and United Keetoowah Band members are Free***
