COVERING THE MOUNTAIN TOWNS OF EAST TN, SOUTHWEST VA, & WESTERN NC,
Greeneville’s Historic Tours
Greeneville, Tennessee: Tennessee’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 ’A Walk with the President’ tour, available through Main Street Greeneville Tours, 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 opportunities are available during the stop at
Tennessee’s oldest Goal (jail).
Now in its fourteenth year the walking tour along with its sister tour of the Dickson-Williams Mansion, offered daily at 1:00 pm, is conducted by professional guides ready to share their knowledge of this historic community.
Tickets may be purchased at the General Morgan Inn where tours begin daily Monday through Saturday, April through October, at 9:30 AM. For groups over twelve people please call Main Street Tours at 423-787-0500 a minimum of twenty-four hours in advance to arrange your tour.
TOctober 11th, 12th, and 13th 2019
he Heritage Association’s 40th Annual Heritage Days is East Tennessee’s family fall street festival returning this year on October 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2019!
With thousands in attendance, the arts and crafts show takes place primarily along the footprint in Historic Downtown Rogersville and her side avenues, offering tons of festive fun for everyone!
Join us for a weekend of autumn-inspired food, children’s activities, music, and outstanding arts and crafts. Rogersville welcomes you! For additional information, please call (423) 272-1961.
MICAVILLE, W. JEFFERSON NC | GREENEVILLE, TN
7TH ANNUAL HIGHWAY 80 SOUTH ART HOP
The Seventh Annual Highway 80 South Art Hop is October 12 and 13, 2019. The Art Hop takes you through the South Toe River Valley, from Micaville to Celo, part of the designated Mt. Mitchell Scenic Byway and home to many nationally known artists. Visitors will discover galleries and artists welcoming them into their studios and shops each day from 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm. Media include paintings, clay, glass, prints, wood, jewelry, sculptural steel, and mixed-media. The Micaville Music Saturday Morning Jam takes place in the OOAK Loft starting at 10:00 am. All are invited to bring an instrument and play along, or just come to listen.
A fun, family-friendly Escape Room Adventure in West Jefferson, NC. You have one hour to Escape! Call 336-846-2410 for more info.
In the uniquely decorated gift shop you can buy a selection of locally handmade goods such as artwork, jewlry, herbal bath and aromatherapy products, salves, beard oils, perfume, incense, spiritual gifts, crystals, oddities, used books, funky clothing and more! You can also be assisted in creating your own custom perfume oil!
Also Hosting a Walking Ghost Tour of Downtown West Jefferson Location: 103 N Jefferson Avenue Visit GreatSouthernGothic.com
see reverse for Directions, Art Descriptions, and Artist Contact Information
John Preston Nester and Norman Edmonds from Wythe County
East Tennessee PBS’ celebration of Over 100 Years of Country Music highlights some of the little known stories of the
places, and events from East Tennessee that shape the early days of country music. This month we look at two artists that recorded at the Bristol Sessions in 1927.
John Preston Nester and Norman Edmonds from Wythe County, Virginia played together for years. They saw the ad to come to Bristol, TN to record their music. Nester strummed the banjo in a traditional mountain-style and sang while Edmonds accompanied him on the fiddle. Ralph Peer, the mastermind behind what became known as the Bristol Sessions, was impressed by their sound saying it was a through back to the early string bands.
While in Bristol, Nester and Edmonds recorded four songs on August 1, 1927: “Train on the Island,” “BlackEyed Susan,” “John My Lover,” and “Georgia.” Only two, “Train on the Island,” and “Black-Eyed Susan” were released. The other two songs are believed to have been destroyed during shipping to Victory records headquarters.
“Train on the Island” is considered a classic now among collectors. Peer loved their music and invited the duo to come to New York City – all expenses paid – to record some more, but J.P. Nester refused. Most reports say Nester refused to leave his Blue Ridge Mountain homes and turned down the offer to go to New York. However, relatives say his wife Lillian was very ill, and he promised not to leave her alone again, and their collaboration ended.
Norman Edmonds played the fiddle the old-fashioned way, holding it against his chest rather than under his chin. While he didn’t record again in the 1920’s or 1930s, he did gain local fiddling fame in his later years. Edmonds, known as Uncle Norm, went on to play at numerous fiddling conventions. Some of the songs he played at these conventions were
recorded on LPs with the band he formed, The Old Timers.
Edmond’s son Rush, said his grandfather taught his dad how to play the fiddle. And Rush, in turn, learned from his father. Together, they represent over 100 years of traditional mountain fiddle playing. And, the tradition continues, with Norman Edmond’s grandson, Jimmie Edmonds of Galax, Virginia has also come to music and instrument building.
Jimmie is a fifth-generation fiddle player, starting when he was four years old. His father was a luthier who passed on his skills, tools, and craftsmanship to his son. Jimmy started off helping his father with repairs and finishes. The mountain music legacy lives on through Jimmy Edmonds in his workshop where he makes guitars for loyal followers, including Zach Brown.
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west jefferson, nc
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11AM-2PM
STEVE LEWIS, JOSH SCOTT, ERIC HARDIN
BRYAN OSBORNE & THE ASHE MTN BOYS
2019 Music Schedule
2PM-5PM
1PM-4PM
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26/27
THOSE 3 GUYS WILL MASSEY 11am-1pm THE HARRIS BROTHERS
LANDON GRAY & THE GYPSY MYSTICS
SHELBY RAE MOORE 1-4pm THE HARRIS BROTHERS
THOSE 3 GUYS
RESTLESSCANE MILL ROAD
ASHE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BAND 2-3pm RESTLESS 3-5pm LONESOME WILLOW BAND
AMERICAN REVOLUTION, GEORGE WASHINGTON AND SOCIALISM
By Owen Haddock, Military Editor.
One of the key components working for the American Revolution was Gen. George Washington’s leadership. Essentially the American Revolution pushed back at traditional autocratic bureaucracies. Socialists were attempting to do the same, but, “after the first years of high idealistic equalitarianism, a new bureaucracy of vast proportions arose that definitely constituted a favored caste in relation to the rest of the population. Further on: “With the first success of industrialization, the gap between the mass and the state authority rather than softening, much less withering away, was constantly growing more burdensome and oppress and oppressive.”* Major General Pham Xuan An, after damaging intelligence service against Allied forces during the Vietnam War, said as much about the regime he helped install. He was thrown into a reeducation camp after 1975.
Instead of baiting a following with seductive promises, General Washington was an example. “They trusted him because he had demonstrated a noble and incorruptible character, and because of his being a genius in the area of leadership.” He fought for the ideals framed in what became the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. These documents are vital to promoting human rights around the world today.
He believed in constant learning and spent much time reflecting, listening, reading and observing. Respect for everyone belied his civility.
Government has to be administered in such a manner as to merit the trust of its citizens. This is enough to show, I believe, that today we urgently need to a rebirth of these ideas which made our nation great.
*Richard C. Stazeskay, George Washington Club, 2/22/2000
Owen S. Haddock
Military Editor - "Mountain Escapes Magazine" Recent Past Chair Military Order of World Wars
National Security Chair
Air Commando Association, VVA Chapter 1078
American Legion, Post 2, Order of Daedalians (Founded by WW I Combat Pilots)
Distinguished Military Graduate, 800th AFROTC Wing University of Tennessee Class of 1964
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Theatre Bristol Presents Award-Winning Musical
It's into the woods and happy ever after--or not, as Theatre Bristol presents Into the Woods, the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine award-winning Broadway musical at the Paramount Center for the Arts, weekends November 15 - 24. Tickets are on sale at www.ParamountBristol.org.
Into the Woods features the enchanting and brilliant "Children Will Listen," "The Last Midnight,” and "No One is Alone," and the humorfilled "Agony” and dramatizes the Brother's Grimm stories full of musical wishes and choices to their less-than storybook endings.
Into the Woods opens November 15, and runs for two weekends at the Paramount Center for the Arts, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm, closing on November 24. Tickets are $16 for adults plus fees ($20 total) and $12 for seniors and students plus fees ($15.75 total).
The November 15th opening night includes a gala event that will feature Theatre Bristol's exciting 2020 Season Reveal. Gala tickets and more information available at www.TheatreBristol.org.
For more information, visit Theatre Bristol’s website, www.theatrebristol.org
November 15-24
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JAMES LAPINE
Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
by Jonathan Tunick
Celebrating 40 Years of Artisans & Crafters in Kingsport! JOIN US
Kingsport, Tennessee – The beloved Christmas Connection is celebrating 40 years of bringing some of the region’s best arts and crafts vendors to Kingsport. Whether you are refreshing your home décor, trying to find that perfect gift, or treating your taste-buds, the Christmas Connection is here to connect you just in time for the holiday festivities! You can find unique gifts and support artisans in our region. Free Admission all weekend.
As the weather turns colder, the Civic Auditorium will be filled with a warm holiday glow to put customers in a holiday mood for shopping. The sights, sounds and smell of Christmas will surround shoppers as they shop from over 60 artisan vendors.
Country crafts, home décor, fine woodcrafts, leather crafts, handmade soaps and lotions, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, stained glass, herbal products, handbuilt pottery, fabric crafts, needlework, American Girl doll clothing, pet accessories and clothing, candles, dichroic glass, handmade greeting cards and paper art, snowmen, santas, reindeer food, candied pecans, lavender products, miniature figurines, baked goods, and much more will be available for purchase from these talented artisans and crafters.
Make sure to take your taste-buds into the West Room, where you’ll find the “Sugarplum Café.” This special café is exclusive to the Christmas Connection, providing mouthwatering sandwiches, soups, and snacks for the shopper on the go, or those wanting to linger longer for a meal. Outside, attendees can purchase treats from the food truck favorite Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts.
Joining the merry 40th celebration, talented local musical groups will provide live music from the stage, to serenade customers as they shop. Shoppers also have the opportunity to learn about the replica of the Santa Train being built, as a part of the Kingsport Model Train Project. Model Train volunteers will be on hand to share their knowledge and talent with the public and explain this craft form in more detail.
Whether you have been visiting the Christmas Connection for 40 years or you are trying it out for the very first time, this artisan and craft fair has something for you! Kingsport’s Annual Christmas Connection, a free admission event, is to be held November 1-3 at the Kingsport Civic
Auditorium and is sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts.
DATES/HOURS:
Friday Nov. 1 12 Noon - 7 PM
Saturday Nov. 2 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday Nov. 3 12 Noon - 4 PM
For more information on the Christmas Connection event, please visit www. EngageKingsport.com or call 423-392-8414.
About the Office of Cultural Arts
The Office of Cultural Arts (OCA), part of the City of Kingsport, connects, coordinates and engages the public with a creative community. We operate the Renaissance Arts Center, the Farmer’s Market, the Kingsport Carousel, Kingsport Public Art Program, Engage Kingsport Performing Arts Series, and a broad range of support to the area’s arts organizations. The OCA works in tandem with Engage Kingsport, Inc., the “Friends of the Cultural Arts” group, a private, volunteer-led 501(c)3 non-profit community organization.
About the City of Kingsport
Founded in 1917, the City of Kingsport (pop. 53,000) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern U.S. The city is widely known as a planned community, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3,500 acre park, nature preserve, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council, a Healthier Tennessee community, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S., there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.”
PerishThe
This evening's entertainment includes a three course meal provided by Twisted Laurel
Cash Bar opens at 5:30pm
Accommodation packages will also be available for $250 plus tax.
Package includes one night accommodation, two tickets to Perish the Thought, one bottle of wine, and one wine glass.
Fall Favor es Abound in Burnsville
The Blue Ridge Mountains naturally draw visitors each fall as the leaves turn colors and the air becomes crisp. Burnsville, a Norman Rockwell like town in Yancey County, is a peaceful place to soak in the wonders of the season.
The Mount Mitchell Scenic Byway leads drivers along some of the prettiest roads in Western North Carolina. Incorporating the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America’s favorite fall destinations, as well as N.C. Highway 80, the 52-mile route reveals old-growth forests, trickling creeks and streams, and ancient rocks and ridges. Overlooks open up to showcase the long-range beauty of the peaks covered in color. This byway is ideal for those driving cars, pedaling bicycles or riding motorcycles.
The Yancey County Farmers Market provides another way to embrace autumn. Held in downtown Burnsville on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through early November, the market showcases fresh products from local growers and producers. This time of year, winter squash, leafy greens, apples and pumpkins fill the booths. Baked goods, meats, cheeses, jams, preserves and canned goods are available, as well.
Yancey County’s first brewery, Homeplace Beer Company makes a point to use locally sourced ingredients that vary by season. This approach to brewing means the beers continually change throughout the year. Darker, malty beers reflect the transition into cooler months. Expect brews that make use of recently harvested corn and grains.
Cool, clear nights make for great stargazing at Bare Dark Sky Observatory. Located just east of Burnsville at Mayland Earth to Sky Park, the observatory hosts community viewing nights where the public is invited to use the Sam Scope with the assistance of the observatory manager to pick out stars, planets and constellations. The park is internationally recognized for its efforts to preserve the natural night sky. For additional information about these activities and more fall happenings in Burnsville, go to www.YanceyChamber.com or call (828) 682-7413.
Rob Levin is a glassblower and sculptor in Celo, NC. He produces colorful blown glass bowls, vases and drinking glasses, as well as sculptural objects and mixed-media works. His work captures the elegance, fluidity, and whimsy which are inherent properties of glass. Recently he has been working with textures and forms that relate to real & imaginary plant life, adding a bit of mystery and humor. Rob's work is featured at the Blue Spiral 1 Gallery in Asheville, and his studio will be open to visitors for the Rte. 80 Art Hop, October 12-13.
(828) 682-1186 • 7 Town Square • Burnsville, NC 28714
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Something calendar is the 16-18. This addition to refreshments wrapping on all Saturday, families come everyone time of short drive Shop and picturesque them out on
Something calendar is the 16-18. This addition to refreshments wrapping on all Saturday, families come everyone at time of short drive Shop and picturesque them out on
The Crazy Daisy Thrift Boutique helps support the programs of the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County, Inc., so every time you donate clothing or household items to the store or make a purchase you are helping the FVC’s domestic violence and sexual assault programs. The FVC is a private, non-profit that has served victims of both domestic violence and rape/ sexual assault in Yancey County, N.C. since 1995. In addition to an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
and/or sexual assault and their children, the FVC also provides a 24/7 crisis line, medical and legal advocacy, peer counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and information, multiple support groups, limited transportation and financial assistance, as well as outreach education/awareness. Stopping violence in our communities start with all of us. The 24-hour crisis line for the FVC is (828) 682-0056. Mailing address: P.O. Box 602, Burnsville, N.C. 28714.
Enjoy a fabulous New York style lunch or dinner at an affordable price, next to the fireplace!
11am-2pm
5pm-8pm
BURNSVILLE, NC
You are invited to the Carolina Country Inn where we take care of you. Come in as guests, leave as friends.
Located right where you need it - downtown Burnsville. Get further away - come to the mountains. Simple but comfortable, we meet all your needs; cozy clean rooms, free WiFi and friendly service. Call us now: (828) 682-6033
Carolina Country Inn, 600 W Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714 www.carolinacountryinn.com or visit us on Facebook
• 1/3-pound 100% ANGUS beef hotdogs with over 40 toppings.
• Veggie Dogs and Veggie Chili with Gluten free buns also available.
• Schedule your Birthday Parties and other gatherings here with game room and great eats!!!
Barn Charm is a home decor shop nestled in Yancey County. We feature farmhouse decor, American made furniture, and vintage reproductions. Our stylish decor is sure to compliment any room in your home, while creating a warm authentic feel. We have combinations of old and new, rustic to modern, farmhouse furniture, and shabby to chic. Come see us for charming finds and smiling faces.
Hot Dogs, Tacos, Nachos, Ice Cream, Milkshakes & More!
Rad Dawgz in Burnsville, NC is under NEW Ownership.
HOME of the Mount Mitchell Nachos!
Monday-Saturday 10:00 to 5:30 Sunday 12:00 to 5:00
AT ALTAPASS SEASON ENDS Burnsville, Micaville, Little Switzerland, NC
110 Reservoir Rd., Burnsville, NC 28714
828-536-5500
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm Friday and Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm
TTHE
ORCHARD
he Orchard at Altapass is into countdown for the end of their season, but the red barn continues to reverberate with music— Randy Flack and Terry McKinney, Tru Blu, and Tom Sparks, Town & Country, Jonah Riddle, and many more long time Orchard friends will take the stage this month. And the season ends on the notes of Sam McKinney in the final performance on Sunday, November 3.
It has been a great 25th anniversary year. The weather cooperated, apples were abundant and delicious, music was toe-tappingly good, dancing even better, events memorable, and the visitors who welcomed a slight slice of simpler life, came and enjoyed it all—and the Orchard enjoyed crowds of appreciative people from across the country.
The Orchard will reopen the first weekend in May 2020. Apple trees will be budding, milkweeds breaking ground, and honey bees buzzing in the warming sun. “The Orchard is more than rows of apple trees in the mountains,” said CEO Bill Carson, “It’s more than free music and dancing. It’s stewardship of that land, those trees, a camaraderie of the visitors and dedication of the staff.” And although the doors of the red barn will close, Orchard activity never stops. The online store will begin in November, just in time for the holidays. And trails are open year-round.
Located at 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine (Blue Ridge Parkway, mm 328.3). Open 10 to 5 PM through October. For information about Orchard programs or to purchase online, please visit www. altapassorchard.org.
Music jam Saturday mornings at 10!
SPRUCE PINE, NC
Rocks and Things
As winter approaches and things are slowing Rocks and Things is still going wide open. We are open 365 days a year for your pleasure. Stop by when you are in Spruce Pine. We have the most extensive collection of jewelry in the area.
We have over 1,500 rings for you to choose from including 200 Native American turquoise rings. We have 4 Squash Blossom necklace/earring signed sets, 6 large silver and turquoise necklaces, 20 turquoise and gemstone necklaces, 50 earring sets, 300 gemstone pendants, and a lot more silver and gemstone jewelry. We carry a large number of authentic Native American items.
We have thousands of crystals, from tiny single points to 90 pound single points and clusters up to 80 pounds. We also carry many metaphysical items like crystal balls, pendants, pendulums and a nice supply of crystal skulls. We have some antiques and vintage glassware. Come and enjoy!
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Home of the Finest in Rustic Furniture 828.765.8261 • swtradingcompany.com • 279 Oak Ave • Spruce Pine, NC
Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Register during October with a $20 purchase – Drawings for Prizes & Gift Certificates!...Winners announced 10/31
OCTOBER MUSIC AT THE ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS
The Orchard at Altapass continues the final full month of free music entertainment from October 10-13. It’s time to start thinking about fall and the cooler weather. Come on down to the Orchard and warm up with a twirl or two on the dance floor.
Saturday, October 12, at 1 p.m., stage is taken over by Jonah Riddle making gospel and bluegrass sing on his banjo.
Playing from 3-4:30 p.m., Crossfire completes a dynamite afternoon of music with their bluegrass renditions.
1 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Harlan County Grass, from Tennessee, proudly offers their own bluegrass interpretations.
Come listen to the Typical Mountain Boys, out of Black Mountain bluegrass and acoustic songs.
The Orchard has free dance demonstrations during the weekend from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
The Orchard’s mission is to preserve the land and culture of the region. One way they do that is by presenting a bit of heritage with the best of its music—free to all.
The Orchard, 1025 Orchard Road near Spruce Pine at mile marker 328.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a not-for-profit working orchard, music, and educational venue. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Open October and November 2-3. Family and pet friendly. Wheelchair accessible.
EVENTS, OCTOBER 2019
Fletcher’s Homemade A quilt shop and so much more in the heart of Elizabethton’s Historic District. Fletcher’s Homemade specializes in quality quilting fabrics and notions. Local made goods are on hand to support our talented local artists such as doll clothes, soaps, homemade buttons, jewelry, embroidered items, photography and more. I also make tee shirt quilts from your collection and long arm quilt new and vintage quilt tops.
www.fletchershomemade.com
August 4, 2019 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM (ET) Sequoyah Remembrance Day
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, TN will be celebrating Sequoyah Remembrance Day and Sequoyah’s contribution to the Cherokee people by creating a writing system, the Cherokee Syllabary with free admission to the museum from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The 1809 Cherokee Blacksmith shop will be up and running with demonstrations all through the afternoon. Local demonstrators will also be set up demonstrating pine needle baskets and Gary Holt will be talking about the Cherokees in the Civil War in our 1800’s dog-trot log cabin.
Celebrating the 23rd year of the Cherohala Skyway (1996-2019) & Commemorating The Bicentennial of Monroe County (1819-2019) A Mountain Heritage Day & Bluegrass Music Festival Follow us on Facebook: 4th Annual Cherohala Skyway Festival & skyway-festival.com
SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2019
10 AM - 5 PM FREE ADMISSION
2019
@ Charles Hall Museum of History & Heritage 229 Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains 423-253-2111
September 7 & 8, 2019
Cherokee Fall Festival
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Tennessee’s only tribally owned museum, will host its 28th annual Cherokee Fall Festival on September 7-8, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time to experience food, Cherokee arts and crafts demonstrations, music and dance. A blacksmith will be doing on-site demonstrations in the shop both days. Other demonstrations and displays will include Cherokee life in 1700’s and a Civil War encampment.
Reigning Dobro Player of The Year& Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductee!
Oak Ridge Civic Music Association Celebrates 75 Years of Music Making oak ridge, knoxville, maryville, tn
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association celebrates its 75th anniversary with a gala concert and reception on Sunday, October 20, 2019, 3:00 PM. Performed by the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra & Chorus led by Music Director Dan Allcott and Choral Director Seth O’Kegley, the concert will also feature young people from Sound Company Choir and the ORHS NJROTC.
The Gala Concert & Reception culminate a celebratory week of events including Dr. Hoptomic Beer Release Party at Crafter’s Brew, and Glitter in the Square: A Night of Classical Splendor in Jackson Square.
The Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra is the oldest continuallyperforming orchestra in Tennessee! Come be a part of the audience in a concert that celebrates the past and the future with music by John Williams, John Adams, Richard Rodgers and more! Tickets and information are available at ORCMA.org or by calling (865) 483-5569. Youth 18 & Under attend free.
Gala Concert & Reception
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HAPPY GARDEN TIPS
by Stanley’s Greenhouse & Farms
Don’t forget to plant NOW in the Fall for a beautiful Spring show!
OCTOBER CLASSES & EVENTS
Now is the time to Plan for Planting! We can special order trees and shrubs - Call Now
Saturday - 5th
Rainforest Trust Support - 10% of all purchases support- Rainforest Trust.
10:00 AM - Cool Season Vegetable Gardening 101
A winter garden? Khann Chov, urban agriculture director of CAC Beardsley Farm - Explains appropriate winter & cover crops, weed control, watering in cold weather & everything else you need to know!
Putting a lot of time and energy into the garden ”Fall” is the best time to plant so the east of Winter rain will secure the roots. It’s is also the time to make decisions on bulbs.
Once again shopping now, planting as we start to get cold early November through Thanksgiving and with the promise of spring, nothing is like seeing the first daffodil in February, March and April.
Last but not least, Violas and the whole pansy family, viola, pianola, pansy, trailing wave pansy, clumping colormax are ready now for planting. Breeding goes on -Colormax & wave pansies backs the place of planting almost a whole 6-pack. The performance is 2-3 ft. of trailing material that blooms all over the ground like a wave petunia. Thus the name, colormax is clumping with blooms that curve up to make the color more visible and plentiful. Blooms up to 20 or more per mature plant looks like a bouquet of blooms. Whichever you chose, you can't go wrong!
Violas are the species that give these column like mass bloomers of boxwood like shape. They actually get the tallest of the group. I use for border edging - use white or yellow to frame other colors in view.
Plant in singles or grouping - add slow release food to the bed or ad water soluable to your watering can. Pansies like food and a solid drink to get started. Although when temperatures rise in February and March it's also good to always ad some good food to your water. You will love the results and all pansy properties are edible!
Saturday - 26th
10:30 - Make your own Garden Stepping Stone Workshop led by Kathy Aycock, supplies will be provided - $25. Liimited enrollment! Secure your spot- Call the Greenhouse
NOVEMBER - Sat. 2nd - 10:30
Winter Bulb Layering Pot workshop
Houser. Winter Bulb Layering Pot workshop led by Lisa Stanley & Amber Houser.
Join us for this workshop as we layer spring–blooming bulbs in a container (with pansies on top!) and winter-blooming bulbs such as, the Amaryllis.
Call: 865-573-9593 to register!
Be sure to Check our website for more exciting information and details to what’s happening inside of Stanley’s Greenhouse & Farms!
Fall & Winter Hours thru Christmas Mon-Fri. 8-5:30 • Sat. 9-5 • NOW OPEN Sundays 1-5
www.stanleysgreenhouse.com • 865-573-9591 • 3029 Davenport Rd. 5 Minutes from Downtown Knoxville across the river. Left at 3rd red light next to Dunkin Donuts. First stop sign, take a right!
Mountain Makins Festival Autumn in Appalachia
The 44th annual Mountain Makins Festival, presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union, will be celebrated at Rose Center Saturday, October 26 from 10 – 5 and Sunday, October 27 from 11 – 5. The festival, a delightful combination of crafts, food, music, dancing and fun, received the Kaleidoscope the 2016 and 2019 “Best Festival in the Southeast Award” from the Southeast Festivals and Events Association.
The celebration begins with a Preview Party on Friday, October 25, from 6:30 – 9pm. Advance-only tickets for this special evening are $25, or $30 after October 15. Guests will enjoy a gourmet buffet and will have first chance to purchase the fine crafts. Americana Stringband Red Shoes & Rosin will perform throughout the evening. Tickets for the Preview Party include admission Saturday and Sunday as well.
Some 60 artisans will exhibit throughout the historic building and the surrounding grounds, which are decorated for the season. Visitors can see skilled craftsmen at work making baskets and brooms, turning wood, blacksmithing and more.
There will be live bluegrass, Americana and Old Time music on two stages, featuring Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, the Knox County Jug Stompers, Tennessee Sheiks, Y’uns, the Lonetones, Osborne & Krause, Clinch Valley Bluegrass, and the Julie Williams Band. More than a dozen dance groups will entertain out front of the historic building, with square dancers, line dancers, tap dancers and more.
The storytelling tent showcases some of the best “tellers” in East Tennessee. Author Sam Venable will spin a few tales both Saturday and Sunday. Amateurs can compete for a chance to tell at the 2020 festival at this year’s Story Slam.
The Country Store will have a tent full of baked goods along with homemade Soupbeans n Cornbread, Seafood Chowder, baked potatoes, barbeque and other specialties. Other food vendors will have kettle corn, funnel cakes, sweet and savory crepes, gyros, empanadas, Polish sausage, spiral potatoes and much more.
Children’s activities include painting pumpkins, and other craft activities, face painting, games and pony rides. Children under 6 are admitted free, and those ages 6-12 for only $1. Adult admission Saturday or Sunday is $7.
The festival takes place in and around historic Rose Center, located at 442 W. Second North Street in Morristown. More information about the festival is available at 423-581-4330 or www. RoseCenter.org.
