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This must be the place
BY GARRET K. WOODWARD
Time waits for no one, lord, why did I hesitate?
Stepping out onto the porch late Sunday morning, the air was cool. The first sign of an impending fall, even though there’s exactly one month left of summer, at least according to the calendar.
Leaving my downtown Waynesville apartment, I motored over to Orchard Coffee. The usual weekend ritual of strong espresso, breakfast sandwich and a bevy of writing to do with headphones on, some Willis Alan Ramsey melody echoing through current coffee shop thoughts and visions as of late.
Aside from the slight change in air temperature, I realize fall is right around the corner by the weekly writing assignments on my laptop, the dates on the documents indicating it is now late August. Summer flying by like a fast train in the unknown night.
By the time I finally soak into summer, it’s gone in the blink of an eye. Ain’t that a kick in the pants, eh? I never did do enough camping. But, there was plenty of hiking and trail running to be had, plenty of late night live music under the stars, memories made with friends and strangers soon-to-be friends during the seasonal warmth of the midnight hour.
Fall conjures the deepest of emotions within my being. It’s the season I look forward to the most, being a native of the North Country, where foliage, woodstoves, apple cider and sugar doughnuts reign supreme. I think of the Adirondack Mountains and Champlain Valley often, an old painting of fall foliage at the center of my modest living room a constant reminder of home.
One image that sticks out vividly would be of walking into the back den of my late grandparents’ home way up on the Canadian Border (Rouses Point, New York), the potbellied woodstove roaring, my grandpa sitting in his chair watching a football game on an old TV, a cold domestic beer in hand.
It was always so damn hot in that den. That’s the way he liked it. But, I didn’t care. I was spending time with my grandpa. He’s been gone since June 2007, passing away the same week I returned from college graduation in Connecticut. I never did get to say goodbye to him. None of us did. He left us in his sleep at age 86, in his second-floor bed, in that picturesque house he built in the late 1940s not long after he returned from his duty in the Pacific Theatre of World War II.
With this summer winding down, I’m kind of looking forward to putting it behind me, in all honesty. It was a heavier season than expected, with much sadness and depression. June started with the unexpected tragedy of a longtime friend passing away in a car accident, the month ending with the one-year anniversary of my cousin’s death (the older brother that I never had). Heavy and sad, indeed.
So, summer started off full of existential questions. Foggy wandering and pondering. Why? That question runs through the mind endlessly, especially in matters of the heart, with this summer offering up a few promising opportunities to finally find a partner-incrime, only to end up once again emptyhanded as Labor Day Weekend rolls around.
But, then again, the only constant you can count on in this universe is that there is no rhyme or reason to the method and outcome of what the universe throws your way. Go with the flow, brothers and sisters. Although I don’t harbor expectations for the future, I do try and picture how I want to live my life, continually manifesting the vision I’ve sketched out of long-held dreams.
First and foremost, Western North Carolina is where I choose to live and work. This fine newspaper you’re either holding or reading online is a publication I’ve written for since 2012. A decade consisting of hundreds of articles, thousands of interviews. And with that, I truly feel like I’ve only scratched the surface of vibrant souls ‘round these parts to interact with — to tell their tale and share them with the world.
When the air starts to get cool this time of year, so emerges the other things I see and want in my future aside from my existence here in Southern Appalachia. Ultimately, the goal would be to someday be able to split time between Western North Carolina and the North Country. It’s slowly becoming a reality, more so since the notion of remote work in a post-pandemic society is now becoming more the norm than the exception.
When I think ahead and manifest, I see a small cabin the woods of Upstate New York, ideally near the mountain town of Saranac Lake. Shelves of books, a large vinyl collection and record player in one corner. It’s snowing outside. I see a potbellied woodstove like the one my grandfather had. I see myself in a chair, watching a football game on an old TV, a cold domestic beer in hand.
But, mostly, I see “her.” I don’t know who she is or how we came to be, at least not yet. The face is kind of blurry because the universe won’t bring her into focus at this moment. I see her outline and feel her energy. It’s warm and welcoming, as I always hoped it’d be. There’s a sense of calm and of genuine happiness in the cabin — a far cry from the restlessness of my heart and soul those many years ago.
It’s like this poem I wrote back on Nov. 15, 2010:
1The 13th season of Concerts On The Creek will continue with Southern Vantage (rock/country) from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Bridge Park in Sylva.
2Appalachian/indie-folk artist Jackson Grimm will perform as part of “Songwriter Sundays” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Yonder Community Market in Franklin.
3Country music legends The Gatlin Brothers will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
4“Comedy Night” will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Mad Anthony’s Taproom & Restaurant in Waynesville.
5“Mater Fest” will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Darnell Farms in Bryson City.
Rolling over in the morning bed/You rub my aching back/Chatter over who will make the coffee/Who will let the Labradors out to pee?/I relent with a smile and get up/Stretching, I look out onto the field of dew/The hardwood floors are cool under warmed toes/Of simple dreams and minds finally at ease/They roam the backyard looking for the spot/I roam the kitchen looking for the pot/French roast in favorite chipped mugs/One labeled “Garrett”/Ah, Seattle, someday I will return/And look for the proper edition/One labeled “Garret”/Handing you the warm darkness/I relent with a smile and lie down/Where were you when I was in the cold/Motel room in Gallup/Cramped loveseat in Deadwood/Damp tent in Newport/Musty backseat in Salt Lake City/Dusty sleeping bag in Reno/Hurried rest area in Worcester/Silent guestroom in Chattanooga?/I relent with a smile, a turn to you/Your eyes I now call home.
arts & entertainment
The “An Appalachian Evening” series will conclude its season with a performance by The Kruger Brothers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Stecoah Valley Center in Robbinsville.
The annual summer concert series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists — quality entertainment for the entire family. Rich in cultural heritage, the series continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. The concert will be held in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium.
For more information and/or to purchase tickets, call 828.479.3364 or click on stecoahvalleycenter.com.
The Kruger Brothers.
Southern Vantage.
Concerts On The Creek
The 13th season of Concerts On The Creek will continue with Southern Vantage (rock/country) from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Bridge Park in Sylva.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are free, but donations are encouraged. Dogs must be on a leash. No alcohol, smoking or coolers are allowed in the park. Food trucks will also be available.
These concerts are organized and produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information, call the chamber at 828.586.2155, visit mountainlovers.com or Concerts On The Creek’s Facebook page.
Reggae, soul rolls into Frog Level
The Natti Love Joys will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville.
A roots-rock-reggae band that has been playing live since 2003, the group consists of husband and wife duo Anthony “Jatti” Allen and Sonia “Marla” Allen (formerly Sonia Abel).
Jatti was previously the bassist for the reggae group The Congos, while Marla originates from the cult all female reggae group Love Joys, where she recorded two albums under the legendary Wackies label run by Lloyd Barnes (Bullwackie).
Free and open to the public. froglevelbrewing.com/events.
Cashiers gets groovin’
With its recent debut album, “Back to Life,” Arnold Hill sets to change the tone and tempo of what folks might expect on a given night onstage at their nearby bars and breweries in our mountain communities.
Formed in 2011, the Jackson County band is named after a road in Sylva where the musicians lived and practiced. In method, Arnold Hill adheres to the playful nature and creative possibilities that reside in a rock trio.
Free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. For more information, click on villagegreencashiersnc.com/concerts. To learn about the band, go to arnoldhillband.com.
Arnold Hill. Jackson Grimm.
Appalachian/indie-folk artist Jackson Grimm will perform as part of “Songwriter Sundays” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Yonder Community Market in Franklin.
Grimm marries folk pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music. In a region with a strong music culture, it is no surprise that Grimm’s songwriting is representative of his musical birthplace: Asheville.
His songs run the gambit from an homage to a traditional country waltz in “If Not For You,” an unrequited love song driven by a Beatles-esque melody in “I’d Hold You (But I Don’t Wanna Hold You),” to a drunken party-grass song à la Old Crow Medicine Show in “Last Train Home.”
The performance is free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. 828.200.2169 or eatrealfoodinc.com.
The Gatlin Brothers.
Franklin welcomes The Gatlin Brothers
Country music legends The Gatlin Brothers will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
Celebrating 65 years in show business, Larry, Steve and Rudy, known to the world as The Gatlin Brothers, have accrued a lifetime of noteworthy achievements, including a Grammy Award, three ACM Awards (“Album of the Year” and “Male Vocalist of the Year”), along with multiple nominations and honors. The brothers have also accumulated eight No. 1 singles, 30 top-forty records, 24 studio albums and five BMI “Million-Air” Awards.
Tickets start at $25 per person, with priority seating available. To purchase tickets or to find out more information, click on smokymountainarts.com or call 866.273.4615.
Bryson City community jam
A community jam will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.
Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer, anything unplugged, are invited to join. Singers are also welcomed to join in or you can just stop by and listen. The jam is facilitated by Larry Barnett of the Sawmill Creek Porch Band.
The music jams are offered to the public each first and third Thursday of the month — spring, summer, fall.
This program received support from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment of the Arts. 828.488.3030.
• Balsam Falls Brewing (Sylva) will host an open mic from 8 to 10 p.m. every Thursday.
Free and open to the public. 828.631.1987 or balsamfallsbrewing.com.
• Blue Ridge Beer Hub (Waynesville) will host a semi-regular acoustic jam with the
Main Street NoTones from 7 to 9 p.m. on
Thursdays. Free and open to the public. blueridgebeerhub.com.
• Boojum Brewing (Waynesville) will host karaoke at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, trivia at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Woofstock 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and In Flight (jam/rock) Sept. 3. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.246.0350 or boojumbrewing.com.
• Concerts On The Creek (Sylva) will host
Southern Vantage (rock/country) Aug. 26 and Alma Russ (Americana/indie) Sept. 2 at Bridge Park in Sylva. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are free, but donations are encouraged. 828.586.2155 or mountainlovers.com.
• Currahee Brewing (Franklin) will host
Roscoe’s Roadshow 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Free and open to the public. 828.634.0078 or curraheebrew.com.
• Farm At Old Edwards (Highlands) will host the “Orchard Sessions” with Sarah Darling (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. Sept. 7. Tickets start at $25 per person. For tickets, click on oldedwardshospitality.com/orchardsessions.
• Folkmoot Friendship Center (Waynesville) will host The Blue Ridge Big Band (jazz/funk) 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. For tickets, click on folkmoot.org.
• Fontana Village Resort Wildwood Grill will host Granny’s Mason Jar (Americana) 6 p.m. Aug. 27, Woolybooger (blues/folk) 5 p.m. Sept. 2 and David Cody (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. Sept. 3. Free and open to the public. 800.849.2258 or fontanavillage.com.
• Friday Night Live (Highlands) will host Silly
Ridge (Americana/acoustic) Aug. 26 and
Zorki (singer-songwriter) Sept. 2 at Town
Square on Main Street. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org.
• Frog Level Brewing (Waynesville) will host
Jim Swayzee 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Natti Love
Joys (reggae/soul) Aug. 26, Sugah & The
Cubes (jazz/soul) Aug. 27 and Paul
Edelman (singer-songwriter) 3 p.m. Aug. 28. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.454.5664 or froglevelbrewing.com. • Innovation Brewing (Sylva) will host “Trivia
Night w/Kirk” from 7 to 9 p.m. every
Tuesday, Open Mic Night every Wednesday,
Derrick Pace Aug. 25 and Calico Bear Aug. 27. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. innovation-brewing.com.
• Innovation Station (Dillsboro) will host
“Music Bingo” with Hibiscus Sunshine every Wednesday and Balsam Hot Club Aug. 28. All events begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. innovation-brewing.com.
• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) will host Joe
Lasher & Kaitlin Baker (rock/country) Sept. 3. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.349.2337 or lazyhikerbrewing.com.
• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva) will host Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Old Time Jam 6:30 p.m. every Thursday and
McKinney Aug. 26. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.349.2337 or lazyhikerbrewing.com.
• Marianna Black Library (Bryson City) will host a Liz Nance (singer-songwriter) 7 p.m.
Aug. 25 and Community Jam 6 p.m. Sept. 1. Free and open to the public. 828.488.3030 or fontanalib.org/brysoncity.
• Mountain Layers Brewing (Bryson City) will host Open Mic Night w/Ivor Sparks every
Wednesday, Sahne Meade (indie/folk) Aug. 26, Steve Heffker (singer-songwriter) Aug. 27 and Mountain Gypsy 5 p.m. Aug. 28. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0115 or mountainlayersbrewingcompany.com.
• Nantahala Brewing (Sylva) will host semiregular live music on the weekends. All shows are free and begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.641.9797 or nantahalabrewing.com.
• Nantahala Outdoor Center (Nantahala
Gorge) will host Somebody’s Child (Americana/folk) Aug. 26, Eddie Clayton (singer-songwriter) Aug. 27, Wyatt Espalin (singer-songwriter) Sept. 2 and Natti Love
Joys (reggae/soul) Sept. 3. All shows behind at 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. noc.com.
• Pickin’ In The Park (Canton) will host
Steve Jordan & Mountain Tradition Aug. 26 and Rick Morris & Southern Appalachian
Sept. 2. Shows are 6 to 9 p.m. at the
Canton Rec Park located at 77 Penland
Street. Free and open to the public. cantonnc.com. • Pickin’ On The Square (Franklin) will host
Intermission (praise/worship) Sept. 3. All shows begin at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo in downtown. Free and open to the public. franklinnc.com/pickin-on-the-square.html.
• Quirky Birds Treehouse & Bistro (Dillsboro) will host Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. every
Tuesday and Osprey Orchestra 8 p.m. Aug. 27. Free and open to the public. 828.586.1717 or facebook.com/quirkybirdstreehouse.
• Saturdays On Pine (Highlands) will host
Blaze The City (pop/dance) Sept. 3 and The
Rockabillys (rock/country) Sept. 10 at
Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org.
• The Scotsman (Waynesville) will host The
Carter Giegerich Trio (Celtic/bluegrass) from 2 to 5 p.m. every Sunday and Ashley
Heath (singer-songwriter) 9 p.m. Sept. 2.
All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.246.6292 or scotsmanpublic.com.
• SlopeSide Tavern (Sapphire) will host Big
Eyes Parker (singer-songwriter) Sept. 1. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.743.8655 or slopesidetavern.com.
• Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing
Arts (Franklin) will host The Gatlin Brothers (classic country) at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26.
Tickets start at $25. smokymountainarts.com or 828.524.1598.
• Stecoah Valley Center (Robbinsville) “An
Appalachian Evening” live music series will conclude with The Kruger Brothers Aug. 27.
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 828.479.3364 or click on stecoahvalleycenter.com.
• Tartan Hall at the First Presbyterian Church (Franklin) will host the “Barbershop Sundae
Concert” 3 p.m. Aug. 28. The Land of the
Sky Men’s Chorus will sing a cappella barbershop, doo wop and more. There will also be sing-a-longs and the annual ice cream sign off. franklin-chamber.com.
• Valley Tavern (Maggie Valley) will host
Funk-N-Around 3 p.m. Aug. 28 and Twisted
Trail 3 p.m. Sept. 4. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.926.7440 or valley-tavern.com.
• Whiteside Brewing (Cashiers) will host
Doug Ramsay & Friends (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. Aug. 26. 828.743.6000 or whitesidebrewing.com.
ALSO:
arts & entertainment
(From left) Kim Ross, Zeb Ross and
Ashley Ross. (Garret K. Woodward photo)
ROSS, CONTINUED FROM 22 revolved around clogging, whether watching it or participating as a J Creek member. As he got older, his own unique style emerged, this seamless blend of traditional Appalachian techniques mixed with contemporary dance and hip-hop ingredients.
And, each weekend, the J Creek Cloggers would hit the road and perform several showcases throughout the region, only to circle back home and head to work on Monday. Zeb is a powder press operator in Weaverville, a position he still holds, even with the unintended social media stardom.
“At first, I wasn’t going to tell [my coworkers] because I know they’d give me a hard time. But, they eventually found out for themselves and still gave me a hard time,” Zeb grinned. “My boss thinks it’s wild and they’re all happy for me.”
If you ask Ashley her thoughts on “all this,” she’ll tell you she isn’t surprised. That genuine charm and talent within her husband — now seen the planet over — was the same magnetism that first attracted her to Zeb those many years ago at a dance hall in Knoxville, Tennessee.
“I just loved the way he danced. I had never heard of clogging until I saw Zeb that night. I thought he was very talented,” Ashley reminisced. “We danced together, went out to eat together, and the rest is history. Everybody is falling in love with the exact same person I saw back in 2017. Zeb has a very happy disposition. He’s this kindhearted person — the world needs more people like him.”
This many months later, Kim’s phone keeps ringing. Viewership and follower numbers continue to rise with each clip posted to social media. Sponsorships are also coming in (Liberty overalls, Lite boots, etc.). And, there’s already a full calendar for the J Creek Cloggers headlong far into 2023.
But, what remains is this modern-day digital fascination with the beloved Southern Appalachian art form that is clogging, where one figure stands at the center of this whirlwind, this human being radiating sincere gratitude and appreciation for whatever may come his way — Zeb Ross.
“Whenever I’m dancing, I’m not really thinking about anything — it’s pure bliss for me,” Zeb said. “You’re performing and looking around. You’re seeing the smiles. You’re seeing the clapping. You don’t have to worry about what chores you have to do back home or whatever might be bothering you in life. Everything gets pushed to the side — you’re just enjoying the moment.”
• “P.A.W.S. Wine Tasting & Silent Auction” will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3, at Lands Creek Log
Cabins in Bryson City. Come out and support Swain County and Bryson City’s only animal shelter. This annual event features a great selection of local items for auction, wine and live entertainment from The Freestylers. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of event. You can purchase tickets at the P.A.W.S. Thrift Store. 828.736.0579.
• Zonta Club’s annual “Taste of Tuscany” fundraiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Lodge at Cat
Creek in Franklin. An evening of wine tasting by SenAmore Vineyards, home of Slanted Window Wines, music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auction.
The table sponsor private event will be held at Slanted Window Tasting Room earlier in the week. To purchase tickets, call 828.524.0991.
• “Take A Flight” with four new wines every Friday and Saturdays at the Bryson
City Wine Market. Select from a gourmet selection of charcuterie to enjoy with your wines. Educational classes and other events are also available. For more information, call 828.538.0420.
ALSO:
The cast of ‘The Book of Will.’
A stage production of “The Book of Will” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25-27 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.
Set in 1616, “The Book of Will” tells the story of how the lone survivors of William Shakespeare’s acting company worked together to save the plays. In the beginning, we discover that there are no copies to be found. All of Shakespeare’s originals were in the Globe Theatre when it burned to the ground. This is the story of a treasure hunt. Somewhere in London the plays or parts of them must exist, but where?
The play by Lauren Gunderson uses a handful of actors playing multiple roles to tell the tale. Gunderson has become one of the shining lights in American Theatre and in 2017 and 2019 she was the most produced playwright in America. In “The Book of Will,” she weaves humor, mystery, tragedy and a high spirit of theatricality to tell the compelling story of how the plays we now take for granted were saved.
HART’s production is being directed by Steven Lloyd and the cast features: Dillon Giles, William Ezzell, David Spivey, Kathy O’Connor, Brandi Andrade, Cheyenne Morris, Emily Dake, Dakota Mann, James Cloninger and Aaron Ybarra.
To make reservations, call 828.456.6322 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday or click on harttheatre.org.
• “Comedy Night” will be held at 8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 26, at Mad Anthony’s Taproom &
Restaurant in Waynesville. Comedians include Art Sturtevent, Ryan Cox, Jess
Williams and Tom Emmons. Hosted by Josh
Merrell. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, call 828.246.9249.
• A stage production of the beloved tale “Alice in Wonderland” will be held on select dates throughout this spring ALSO: at the Mountainside Theatre in Cherokee. The production is an original work by Havoc Movement Company that will be joining the Cherokee Historical
Association for the spring season. cherokeehistorical.org/alice-in-wonderland.
Diamond Rio.
Diamond Rio to headline Canton Labor Day
The CMA, Grammy winning, and sixtime Vocal Group of the Year Diamond Rio will be headlining the 114th Canton Labor Day Festival presented by Champion Credit Union and sponsored by Ingles Markets.
The live music will start at noon on both Sunday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 5, in Sorrells Street Park in downtown Canton.
Rounding out the bill are Americana/indie sensation Mipso, countryrocker Joe Lasher, party-grass pickers Ol’ Dirty Bathtub, jam-rock act Arnold Hill Band, and much more.
The Canton Labor Day Festival is a celebration of all things made in Western North Carolina. As the oldest festival of its kind in the south, Canton Labor Day honors the blue collar workers who power our economy with their bare hands and deliver the products and services upon which we all depend.
Tickets are $10 per day, per person or $15 for a two-day pass. Passes will not be available at the gate. For a full schedule of events or to purchase tickets, click on cantonlaborday.com.
• “Mater Fest” will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Darnell Farms in Bryson City. The event ALSO: celebrates the tomato harvest with live music, vendors, dreamwhips, food trucks, watermelon eating contest, bounce houses, and other activities. For more information, email hotheadevents@gmail.com.
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“Art After Dark” will continue from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, in downtown Waynesville.
Each first Friday of the month (May-December), Main Street transforms into an evening of art, music, finger foods, beverages and shopping as artisan studios and galleries keep their doors open later for local residents and visitors.
Participants include Metzger’s Burl Wood Gallery, TPennington Art Gallery, Twigs & Leaves Gallery, Haywood Handmade Gallery, Jo Ridge Kelley Fine Art, Sun Sohovich Art Gallery Studio, Green Hill Gallery, Curatory Gallery, and The Corner Station.
It is free to attend Art After Dark. Other dates include Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. For more information, click on facebook.com/galleriesofhaywoodcounty.
‘Into the Smokies’ by Teresa Pennington.
• “Fall Fling Art & Craft Walk” will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, in downtown Dillsboro. Locally handmade crafts in the numerous shops of Dillsboro.
Local artists will demonstrate their crafting process in front of the shops. There will also be live entertainment. Free and open to the public. visitdillsboro.org.
• “Build A Scarecrow” from 3 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Gazebo in downtown
Franklin. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Streets of Franklin
Merchants. franklin-chamber.com.
• “Paint & Sip” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, in The Gem downstairs taproom at Boojum Brewing in Waynesville. For more information on the event and/or to purchase tickets, click on monetandchardonnay.events/product/boojumbrewery-taproom.
• WNC Paint Events brings you “Paint & Sip.”
This is a two-hour event, and you leave with your painting. Anyone 21 and up are welcome. Events will be held at the following locations once a month: 828 Market on Main (Waynesville), Balsam Falls Brewing (Sylva),
BearWaters Brewing (Canton), Mountain
Layers Brewing (Bryson City) and the
Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub (Franklin).
For more information, click on wncpaint.events. selling handmade and vintage goods. Special events will be held when scheduled. Mountainmakersmarket.com.
• “Thursday Painters” group will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at The
Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Free and open to the public. All skill levels and mediums are welcome. Participants are responsible for their own project and a bag lunch. For more information, call The Uptown Gallery at 828.349.4607 or contact Pat Mennenger at pm14034@yahoo.com. See more about
Macon County Art Association at franklinuptowngallery.com and like, follow and share the Uptown Gallery on Facebook.
• A “Foreign Film Series” will be held at the
Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Each month, on the second and fourth Friday, two movies from around the globe will be shown.
This program is in the Community Room and is free of charge. Masks are required in all
Jackson County buildings. To find out what movie will be shown and/or for more information, please call the library at 828.586.2016. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Public
Library. The Jackson County Public Library is a member of Fontana Regional Library. To learn more, click on fontanalib.org.
• Farmer’s Market (with artisans) will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and
Saturdays through October at 117 Island St. in Bryson City. Stop by the old barn by the river for local, homegrown produce, as well as baked goods, jellies and preserves, authentic crafts, and more. Food truck, picnic tables and live music. Leashed pets are welcome. Outdoor event. 828.488.7857.
