Summertime2013 by The Transylvania Times

TablE of conTEnTS Outdoor Attractions Pisgah National Forest Cradle of Forestry Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Blue Ridge Parkway DuPont State Forest Gorges State Park Waterfalls White Squirrels Hiking Fishing Horseback Riding Cycling Camping Paddling Rock Climbing Golfing

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Resources & Local Attractions Farmer’s Market Breweries Transylvania Heritage Museum Allison-Deaver House/Silvermont Calendar of Events Transylvania Resources

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Arts & Entertainment Cradle Songcatcher Music Series Street Dances Theater Arts & Crafts Brevard Sculpture Project Brevard Music Center Festivals

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pISGah naTIonal foREST The Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest is a big draw for visitors to western North Carolina. Each year, the district attracts more than one million visitors seeking an outdoor experience. With more than 160,000 acres, the district is known nationally for its outstanding recreation opportunities and spectacular diversity of plant and animal life. The forest came into being after the Vanderbilt family sold a tract of land from the original Biltmore Estate to the United States government in 1914. From the Pisgah Forest business community, U.S. 276 winds its way through the district’s heart, going deeper into the forest and stretching roughly 15 miles to connect with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Part of the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, it has been named a National Scenic Byway, the highest designation a route can receive in the

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United States. Among the district’s famous natural landmarks is Looking Glass Falls, which stands 60 feet high and 30 feet wide and is a popular attraction year round. Another landmark is Looking Glass Rock, a massive dome-like, granite out-cropping that provides spectacular views and is a regional destination for technical rock climbers. To learn more about the forest’s natural environment, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Fish Hatchery, offering indoor and outdoor exhibits as well tours of the hatchery. Key sites throughout the district recently received significant improvements. With the help of this year’s CASP group, the Pink Beds Trail boardwalk has been completed. The entire loop is now open for hikers to enjoy. The Exercise Trail near the Pisgah Ranger Station and the Davidson River Campground

has been improved through minor relocations. In partnership with the city of Brevard, the Bracken Mountain Trail has been completed linking the city with the trail system and the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Fish Hatchery. Rainbow Falls, adjacent to Gorges State Park, has also received major trail upgrades. Other Attractions Swimmers enjoy the excitement of the Davidson Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural water slide at Sliding Rock Recreation Area. A lifeguard is on duty from Memorial Day weekend through mid-August. The district is also the home of the first school of forestry in the United States, now preserved at the Cradle of Forestry in America historic site. There are three accessible trails on site for families with strollers, wheelchairs and others to explore the forest up close. The covered amphitheater is perfect for your

enjoyment at the summer Songcatchers Music Series and other events. Campers have four developed campgrounds to choose from in the district, including the Davidson River Campground, open year round and including 161 developed sites. Ongoing projects are meant to improve forest conditions by enhancing wildlife habitat, decreasing non-native invasive species, improving safety and providing forest products for visitors. For more information, stop by the Pisgah Ranger Station and Visitor Center, located a mile from the entrance on U.S. 276, or call (828) 877-3265. To make a camping reservation at developed campsites, or picnic shelter reservations, call (877) 444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov. Hidden Gem A hidden gem is the Andy Cove Nature Trail, designated as a National Recreation Trail. (Continued on pg. 6)

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pISGah naTIonal foREST A part of the “Kids in Parks” TRACK Trail Program, the trail features interpretive pamphlets and panels. For more information on the TRACK Trail Program, visit www.kidsin parks.com. Of the 160,000 acres that make up the Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest, 88,300 of them are in Transylvania County. The district has nearly 380 miles of trails, 180 miles of which are open to mountain biking and 100 miles of trails for horseback riding. Flash Floods Flash floods can occur with little or no warning. Many occur after dark, when it is difficult to assess the severity of the conditions. • When visiting a forest always be alert for heavy rains and sudden changes in the weather, especially at night. • Your safety is your own responsibility. Remember, city sirens don’t exist out in nature. • Camping and recreating along streams and rivers can be risky if thunderstorms are in the area. A creek only 6 inches deep can swell to a 10-foot-deep raging river in less than an hour if a thunderstorm lingers upstream or nearby. • When water rises at a camp site or recreation area, climb to higher ground immediately. If traveling, do not drive across roads that are covered with water. Make safe choices. For more tips, visit www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc. Be Bear Aware Bears by nature are opportunists. Food odors and improperly stored garbage will attract bears to campground and picnic sites.

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Although they are naturally afraid of humans, the animals lose this fear as they begin to associate human scents with the reward of food. Protect yourself and protect the black bears by storing trash and food in safe locations when you visit a national forest. • Make noise to avoid surprising a bear. • Keep a clean camp site by properly disposing of food scraps and garbage. • Do not leave food or garbage inside fire rings, grills or around your site. • Never leave food coolers unattended. •If bear-proof containers are not available, store food and garbage inside a hard-top vehicle or trailer. • Never store food inside of a tent. • If necessary, attempt to scare the animal away with loud shouts, by banging pots together, or throwing rocks and sticks at it. • Never run away from a bear—back away slowly and make lots of noise. For more tips, visit www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc.

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Fred Morris has been volunteering at the Pisgah Ranger District Visitor Center since August 2008. He works at the front desk and the gift shop, greeting visitors, answering questions, and providing directions and suggestions for activities in the area. “My wife and I love to hike, bike and run,” Morris said. “Pisgah Forest and DuPont State Forest are why we chose this area to retire. We are avid hikers and photographers and enjoy exploring the forests to discover waterfalls, scenic vistas and wildflowers.” Morris said he uses the knowledge from these explorations to help visitors have an enjoyable and memorable experience in the forest. “I know that I’ve met this goal when visitors return after completing suggested hikes to express their satisfaction,” he said. “In return, visitors often educate me by sharing their forest discoveries, such as the locations of a great waterfall, a rare wildflower now in bloom, or a hunter’s description of bear hunting with his

dogs. The opportunity for learning something new each day keeps me excited about this job.”

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ThE cRaDlE of foRESTRy In aMERIca The 6,500 acres of the Cradle of Forestry in America are a popular attraction in Pisgah National Forest. The Cradle, located four miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway off U.S. 276, offers trails, exhibits, music and special events designed to illustrate the relationship between people and forests. The 20,000-square-foot Forest Discovery Center, which includes several hands-on activities, a gift shop and café, is at the heart of the site. Each summer several programs and guided trail tours are held at the Center. This summer’s programs include a June 15 Twilight Firefly Tour, Bug Day on June 22, the Songcatchers Music Series featuring concerts each Sunday afternoon in July, Train History Day on July 27 and Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party on Aug. 3.

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Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, a nature based program for children ages 4-7, is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from June 6 – Aug. 1. Admission is $4/child; accompanying adults are admitted for half price regular admission ($2.50). Reservations are required as space is limited. Shown throughout the day every day at the Center is a 30-minute film, “There’s Magic at the Cradle,” a fable about a young girl’s journey toward caring about the forest. Visitors to the Cradle are also encouraged to walk the two paved interpretive trails, which are perfect for wheelchairs and strollers. Along the way, visitors will find seven historic buildings, a 1915 Climax logging locomotive and an old sawmill. The Adventure Zone activity along the Forest Festival Trail, designed for those on the

autism spectrum, is engaging for all youth. The 1.3-mile paved “Discovery Trail,” which intersects the Forest Festival Trail, is moderately difficult, yet accessible. It provides an excellent opportunity to avoid the crowds and simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest. New this summer will be an interactive exhibit interpreting climate change as it relates to Southern Appalachian forests, what researchers are learning, and everyday actions people can take to make a difference. Several crafters are occasionally on-hand at the Cradle’s buildings to bring some “living history” to visitors. The Cradle’s beginnings date from 1891. George Vanderbilt, owner of 125,000 acres of North Carolina forest land, became interested in scientific forest management. Vanderbilt hired two European-trained foresters to manage the land, first Gifford Pinchot, succeeded by German forester Dr. Carl

Alwin Schenck in 1895. Schenck spent 14 years applying conservation methods to what is now Pisgah National Forest, and founded the first forestry school in America at the Cradle site. Pinchot became the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service in 1905. The Cradle’s land was set aside by Congress in 1968 to commemorate the beginning of forest conservation and education in the United States. Today, the Cradle attracts more than 40,000 visitors annually. The Cradle is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 10. Admission Adults – $5; 15 and under – free; some special events are $6 for adults, $3 for youth. America the Beautiful passes and Golden Age passports are honored; adult groups (10 or more) – $4. To make reservations for guided programs or more information, call (828) 877-3130 or go to www.cradleofforestry.com

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cRaDlE SonGcaTchERS MUSIc SERIES This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series. Inspired by Dorothy Scarborough’s vintage book “Songcatcher in the Southern Mountains,” and fueled by the 2000 film “Songcatcher,” the Cradle launched the series in 2003 with local professional musicians who were in the film. Since 1993. the site has showcased traditional music during its October Forest Festival Day event. Visitors enjoy mountain music at the Cradle as it fits into the late 1800s/early 1900s feel of the historic site. Over time, the Cradle of Forestry has featured performers who preserve acoustic music with roots in the Southern Appalachians and make it their own. They know the artistry of the early days of this area, a time when hardy settlers prevailed against difficult circumstances and found refuge

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in music and tales of their often challenging lives This year, the Songcatchers Music Series became an official part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s Music Trail. Concerts take place in the Cradle’s covered outdoor amphitheater, and move indoors if the weather is stormy. They begin with warm-up music at 4 p.m. The main performers play from about 4:35 to 5:30 p.m. Local musicians often jam informally under the trees at 3 p.m. before the concert. July 7: Chicken Train: old time string band July 14: Hilary Dirlam and Rhonda Gouge: vintage swing and old time songs July 21: Laura Boosinger: songs of the southern mountains July 28: Cary Fridley and the Stuart Brothers: old time fiddle tunes and ballads

pISGah cEnTER foR WIlDlIfE EDUcaTIon The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Pisgah National Forest is free and open year round, and offers indoor and outdoor educational exhibits that focus on the natural world of a mountain cove forest. Visitors may learn more about the local wildlife and the unique natural habitats in western North Carolina’s mountain region. At the Center, the natural history of the mountains and an explanation of how the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission works to conserve wildlife diversity is illustrated in an award-winning film. The Center also includes an exhibit hall, allowing visitors a close-up view of a variety of mountain wildlife species, including fish, reptiles and amphibians. Adjacent to the Center is the Bobby Setzer State Fish Hatchery. Dropping a coin in the fish food dispensers at the hatchery provides excitement for children of all ages and the thousands of trout in the state’s most well-known hatchery. In the late 1950s, the hatchery was built by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and was operated as a national fish hatchery for more than 20 years. Since 1983, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has operated and main-

tained the hatchery for trout production and distribution. At the hatchery, visitors may watch and feed the brook, brown, and rainbow trout that are raised from eggs and then placed in local hatchery supported streams and rivers. Near the hatchery is an easily accessible trail that guides visitors through a model backyard wildlife garden. An interpretive trail through a mountain cove forest habitat is also available. The Center is also a great starting point for several trails, including a trip up John Rock, which has fantastic views. Throughout the summer, the Center provides free programs (please see the calendar) on a wide variety of subjects, including fly-fishing, hiking, nature photography, fly tying and children’s fishing programs. To get to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and the hatchery, travel five miles from the national forest’s entrance in Brevard and then take a left on FR 475 for 1.5 miles. The center is open 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Monday to Saturday from April to November, and Monday to Friday December to March. For more information, call (828) 877-4423 or go to www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah. Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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blUE RIDGE paRKWay “America’s Favorite Drive,” as the Blue Ridge Parkway is known, enters Transylvania County at milepost 407.5 and exits at milepost 423.5. The Parkway offers breathtaking views and many stop-off points for hiking. Traveling north along the Parkway from the intersection with U.S. 276, travelers will soon come upon the Pisgah Inn, which sits 5,000 feet above sea level. The inn, which is open April 1 through Oct. 31, offers lodging and fine dining. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. A crafts and gift shop and a country store are also available at the inn, as well as access to many nearby trails. For more information about the inn, call (828) 235-8228 or go to www.pisgahinn.com. One nearby trail from the inn is Mount Pisgah. The 1.6-mile hike to the summit can be demanding but is worth the effort, offering spectacular 360-degree views. Heading south from U.S. 276, travelers will come across Graveyard Fields at milepost 418. It’s a popular spot for picnics and a chance to dip one’s feet in a cool stream on a hot day. Berry pickers have also been known to scour the bushes that dot the area, but be wary of snakes. The site also offers walks along maze-like trails in a unique environment.

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The Graveyard Fields Loop trail begins at the typically crowded overlook. Other trails will take you to waterfalls. The Graveyard Ridge trail ascends and then travels along Graveyard Ridge itself before ending at the intersection with the Ivestor Gap and Mountains to Sea Trails. At milepost 422, the Devil’s Courthouse is a stop-off point for a short but slightly strenuous half-of-a-mile trek along a trail that ends with spectacular views into North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Just along the parkway from the courthouse, at milepost 420.2, is the Black Balsam area and its multiple hikes and great alpine-like views. Camping at any of the Parkway’s sites costs $20 per site. Advance reservations may be made at many of the Parkway’s campgrounds at recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Fishing is allowed in Parkway lakes and streams with either a North Carolina or Virginia license. For more information, go to blueridgeparkway.org, or call (828) 670-1924. Visitors can also download the free “Blue Ridge Parkway – Travel Planner” mobile app, which provides access to maps, points of interest, hiking trails, lodging, history and more for Android and iPhone devices.

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Graveyard Fields’ unique environment was created by wind that blew over trees at the site. The remaining tree stumps were covered in moss, making them appear as thousands of headstones. In 1925, a major fire, which destroyed 25,000 acres, also destroyed many of the headstones. There is no definitive reason how the Devil’s Courthouse got its name. According to information provided by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Devil’s Courthouse may have been named for the sinister aspect of the rock formation, or because, as legend holds, the devil held court in the cave that lies beneath the rock. In Cherokee lore, this cave is the private dancing chamber and dwelling place of the slant-eyed giant, Judaculla.

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DUponT STaTE REcREaTIonal foREST DuPont State Recreational Forest is a major attraction in western North Carolina, with more than 300,000 visits annually. The 10,500-acre forest is located near Cedar Mountain, 12 miles southeast of Brevard. The majority of the forest (5,900 acres) is in Transylvania County, while the remaining 4,600 acres are in Henderson County. There are more than 80 miles of forest roads and trails to explore by hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. Plans for 2013 include the opening of a Visitor Information Center at the High Falls Access Area and the construction of a pedestrian bridge and additional parking at Hooker Falls Access Area to improve visitor safety and convenience. There will be closures in the Hooker Falls Area while this work is being done. Hooker Falls is an easy ¼-mile walk from the Hooker Falls access area on Staton Road. The trails to the top of Cedar Rock and the top of Stone Mountain, elevation 3,640 feet, are much

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more difficult. Visitors that are up to the challenge will be rewarded by panoramic views from either location. The most popular destinations are Triple Falls and High Falls on the Little River. A 2 ¼ -mile hike from the High Falls access area takes visitors to both waterfalls. Bridal Veil Falls is a 2 ½-mile hike from the High Falls access area, or 2 ¼ miles from the Fawn Lake access area on Reasonover Road. The popularity of some of these walks and waterfalls has been heightened by their connection with famous movies, including “The Last of the Mohicans” and “The Hunger Games.” Fans of “The Hunger Games” can take a tour of the locations seen in the movie AND embark on an immersive fan experience in DuPont, visiting more locations while learning survival skills. For more information, go to hungergamesunofficialfantours.com. The forest has five mountain lakes, with Lake Julia the largest (99-acres). It can be reached

from either the Fawn Lake or the High Falls access areas. Dense Lake is a beautiful spot with a picnic shelter and pier. There is a covered bridge on Buck Forest Road just 0.6 miles from the High Falls access area. Deer, turkey and small game hunting are allowed in season, but a DuPont Game Lands permit is required. See the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Hunt Digest for more information. Fishing is permitted in accordance with NCWRC regulations. A portion of the Little River is stocked with trout under the delayed harvest program. Triple Falls, High Falls and Lake Imaging have picnic shelters that can be reserved for a fee. There are also picnic tables near Hooker Falls, Fawn Lake and Lake Julia. No trash pick up is provided, so visitors must pack out their trash. Cooking fires are not allowed. Motorized vehicles, including ATVs and motor bikes, are prohibited on forest roads and trails. However, vehicle permits are available Wednesday through Sunday for disabled persons who wish to go to High Falls, Triple Falls and the covered bridge. The permits must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the forest office at (828) 877-6527. Dogs must be on a leash and under the control of an adult at all times. Public camping is not allowed, but there are several private campgrounds nearby. Climbing around the waterfalls, jumping from the waterfalls and wading at the top of the falls is prohibited. The forest is open year-round during daylight hours. To reach the forest from Brevard go south on U.S. 276 to Cedar Mountain and turn left on Cascade Lake Road. From Pisgah Forest take U.S. 64 to Penrose, turn right on Crab Creek Road then right on DuPont Road. The DuPont State Recreational Forest office may be reached at (828) 877-6527 or at www. ncforestservice.gov/Contacts/dsf.htm. Also, the Friends of DuPont Forest have an excellent web site at www.dupontforest.com.

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Before visiting DuPont State Recreational Forest, Chuck Ramsay advises doing research, including visiting web sites such as dupontforest.com, which is maintained by the Friends of DuPont Forest. It has a lot of basic information, highlighting waterfalls and some trail information for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. “Do your homework and don’t just show up,” he said. Ramsay has been “playing” on the DuPont State Recreational Forest property for the past 40 years. He was a former DuPont employee and was a volunteer when roughly 7,600 acres of the property first went “public” in 1996. He served on an advisory committee for the forest, which put in place some of the user policies, including that most trails were shared use for “muscle-powered” activities only. Ramsay, who is primarily a mountain biker, has completed all the forest’s hikes. Among his favorites are Reasonover Creek, Ridge Line and Briary Fork.

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He laughed when he said the forest is particularly special to him because of its “proximity” to his house. He lives 15 minutes away. He went on to say the “shared trails makes the property really unique.” Ramsay generally likes the changes occurring at the forest, but he is a little concerned about the increased visitor count. Forest officials estimate 350,000 people visited the forest last year.

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GoRGES STaTE paRK Plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique species in the eastern United States are found within Gorges State Park. An elevation that rises 2,000 feet in only four miles, combined with rainfall in excess of 80 inches per year, creates a temperate rain forest and supports a collection of waterfalls. Located in the southwestern corner of Transylvania County in Sapphire, Gorges State Park proudly can claim title of the crown jewel of the North Carolina State Park System. On April 29, 1999, thanks to a unique partnership of industry, the environmental community and the state, 10,000 acres of the Jocassee Gorges in Transylvania County were placed in public ownership to be preserved for future generations. The property was purchased by the state from Duke Energy Corporation, and the transaction created a 2,900-acre game land managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Currently, Gorges encompasses nearly 7,500 acres and is

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the only state park west of Asheville. There is something for everyone to enjoy at Gorges State Park. The park offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, primitive camping and picnicking. Trails and roads provide views of the park and an opportunity to explore the rugged terrain, which is home to a diverse range of natural communities. On Oct. 12 of last year, the park opened its new 7,100 square-foot visitor center. The center was designed and built to national green building standards. Additionally, maintenance facilities and two large picnic shelters with restrooms were completed. The visitor center is home to the park offices, a large exhibit hall, a 75-person auditorium, a 40-person classroom, and large covered wraparound decks offering outstanding southern views of the escarpment and park. The center has numerous exhibits of cultural and natural features in the park, a sitting area around the fireplace for relaxation and enjoying

the views, and a reception / retail area for visitors to gather additional information. Gorges State Park is accessible from two entry points: 1) Grassy Ridge Access off N.C. 281 South in Sapphire and 2) Frozen Creek Access Area off Frozen Creek Road near Rosman. The Grassy Ridge Access offers visitors picnicking, restroom facilities, reserve table shelters, hiking to Upper Bearwallow Falls and Bearwallow Valley Overlook, primitive hike-in camping at a pond, and opportunities to drive through the park on a paved loop road to enjoy scenic views of the Jocassee Gorges. At Frozen Creek, visitors can also enjoy picnicking, primitive hike-in camping and long distance trails to Lake Jocassee and South Carolina gamelands. This area also welcomes a variety of uses: horseback riding, mountain biking and traditional foot travel. Visitors must show proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test when visiting state parks with their horses. When camping in the park, visitors must fill out the registration envelope located at the appropriate access area, or camping reservations can be made by calling (877) n722-6762 or visit northcarolinastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Other Accessible Areas The park provides access for the U.S. Forest Service area along the Horsepasture River. The area is popular for viewing Rainbow and

Turtleback waterfalls. To access this area, use the Grassy Ridge Trailhead, located 1.7 miles from the N.C. 281 South park entrance. This is the only access area for these waterfall attractions. Parking along N.C. 281 South, near the park entrance and along park roads, is strictly prohibited. The trail leading to the Horsepasture River from N.C. 281 South is also closed to hikers. The Foothills Trail was established by Duke Energy and runs for approximately seven miles through the southern portion of the park and runs along Lake Jocassee. The trail connects Table Rock and Oconee State Parks in South Carolina, a 76-mile stretch. One of its access points is from Gorges State Park via the 5-mile Canebrake Trail at the Frozen Creek Access Area. It is not recommended for inexperienced hikers to tackle the more remote trails. The park is open daily, with the visitor center open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Christmas Day, and longer during peak seasons. Park Hours • 8 a.m.-6 p.m., November-February • 8 a.m.-8 p.m., March, April, September, October • 8 a.m.-9 p.m., May-August For more information, call (828) 966-9099 or go to ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gorg/main.php

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GoRGES STaTE paRK SpoTlIGhT MIcKI anD bob anDREWS Micki and Bob Andrews first explored North Carolina in September 1998 on a statewide, west-to-east road trip embarked upon for the purpose of finding a more temperate climate than the chilly Northeast. Along I-40, Micki saw a billboard about The Point at Lake Norman, and that road sign changed everything.

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“We never made it to the Outer Banks, as planned,” said Micki, “but that was OK because we were never quite sure about starting a potential relationship with hurricanes. “Our only western region scheduled stop was Asheville, which we enjoyed very much. Ultimately, however, our criteria at that time had ‘water access’ high on our list, and Lake Norman

filled that bill very well,” adds Bob. “So, very incorrectly as it turns out, we equated western North Carolina and its mountainous scenery just with Asheville.” The ensuing years have only solidified their decision to move from Phoenixville, Pa., to North Carolina. Two of their three children followed their path and have settled in the Charlotte area. Their youngest only wishes she could follow, too, but she and her husband have established roots in Virginia. Micki’s volunteering spirit flourished in the Lake Norman area. She helped with many causes, but her work with Mooresville’s HealthReach Community Clinic moved “community involvement” to the highest slot for the Andrews’s next destination. “Our eventual move to Transylvania County was triggered by a major motorhome trip to California in 2011,” she said. “The first stop was along U.S. 64 at the Blue Ridge Mountains Motorcoach Resort. We intended to stay for four days and stayed for five weeks. It was during that stay that we discovered the beauty and charm of this part of western North Carolina.” Bob and Micki have relocated to Sapphire at this point, and last fall attended an informational meeting about the Friends of Gorges State Park. Their pleasurable walks in the park with their dog, Cosmo, enticed them to learn more about the Friends organization. “We both liked the fact that the Friends of

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Gorges was focused on making this great state and local, natural asset more important to the residents of Transylvania County,” Bob said. “Steve Pagano, the Park Superintendent, was most enthused about the newly-opened Visitors Center and the educational opportunities it allows.” Micki was recently asked to serve as vice president of the Friends of Gorges, and she hopes her ideas will add to the good work already started. “The natural beauty of the park is being missed by too many locals,” she said. “My sense is that Brevard residents feel that the park is too far away to be enjoyed, but that fact is, it is only a 30-minute ride from the downtown area to the Visitors Center. “My message is, ‘Come on up and see the great vistas and amazing waterfalls.’ The park is a part of the natural area recently named by National Geographic as one of 50 of the World’s Last Great Places – Destinations of a Lifetime. Come see what those editors saw.” Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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WaTERfallS Transylvania County’s unofficial second name, “The Land of Waterfalls,” is obvious as literally dozens and dozens of cascades are located within its borders. Experts point to geography and rainfall amounts as reasons for the large number of waterfalls. Transylvania’s elevation ranges from slightly more than 1,200 feet in the county’s southwest region to more than 6,000 feet on top of Chestnut Bald in the northwest. At 80 inches of rain a year, the county also has one of the highest average rainfalls east of the Pacific Northwest. The waterfalls have had their practical uses in the past. Gristmills took advantage of waterfalls to produce power, while secluded waterfalls were a prime ingredient for making illegal liquor. Today, the county’s waterfalls have also been used as backdrops in movies. Triple Falls, for example, in DuPont State Recreational Forest, can

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be spotted in the movie “The Hunger Games,” while the forest’s Bridal Veil Falls may also be seen in “The Last of the Mohicans.” For an interactive waterfall finder, go to visitwaterfalls.com/adventure/waterfalls.html. A waterfall map is also available at the Visitor Center on East Main Street in Brevard. The following are some of the best known waterfalls in the county: High Falls From Pisgah Forest, take U.S. 276 West for 11.5 miles to Yellow Gap Road, just past the Cradle of Forestry. Turn right off Yellow Gap after about three miles to a parking area. The falls may be reached by a two-mile hike downstream. Hooker Falls Drive south from Brevard on U.S. 276 about 10 miles to Cedar Mountain, turn left on Cascade Lake Road and proceed 2.5 miles to Staton Road (Old DuPont Road), turn right and drive

about 2.5 miles to the bridge over Little River. A parking lot is just to the left. Hooker Falls is on an easy trail from the lot. Looking Glass Falls A spectacular and accessible waterfall, Looking Glass is about five miles on U.S. 276 from the Brevard entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Parking is ample with stairs to an observation deck. Moore Cove Falls The parking area for the falls is one mile above Looking Glass Falls on U.S. 276. A 0.7mile trail leads to the 50-foot-high falls. Triple Falls Triple Falls is upstream from Hooker Falls. Retrace your steps to the parking lot, re-cross the bridge on foot and a well-marked trail follows the river upward to the falls. Rainbow Falls Follow the same route as Whitewater. The parking area for its trail is just over two miles down N.C. 281 after turning off U.S. 64. Be prepared for a strenuous two-mile hike to a 150-feet high cascade. Whitewater Falls Travel 18 miles on U.S. 64 West to N.C. 281, turn left and go eight miles to the park entrance on the left. There is a paved walkway to a viewing area showing the Whitewater River plunging a spectacular 411 feet.

Waterfall Safety Tips Along with their beauty, waterfalls can be dangerous. Every year, people are injured or even killed while visiting Transylvania County waterfalls. The U.S. Forest Service has several safety tips: •Stay back from the edge. People have been injured, sometimes fatally, trying to get a closer look. •Avoid slippery rocks. •Wear stable shoes and watch your footing. •Don’t jump off waterfalls or dive in waterfall pools because of unseen objects such as logs and boulders. •Stay out of restricted areas.

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Ken Voltz is a retired physics and computer science educator and IT Manager from western New York. After 35 years in education at the secondary, community college and university level, he and his wife retired to Brevard. His work has been displayed in North and South Carolina, has been printed in Smoky Mountain Living and the Laurel of Asheville and has won awards at exhibits at the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition and at the Transylvania Council of the Arts. His work is currently on display at Bluewood Photography in Brevard. Visit his photo gallery at voltzphotography.com. He is an active member in Brevard and Hendersonville camera clubs and is a Steering Committee Member of the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transylvania County is a beautiful area in which to live, with its moderate climate, surrounding national and state forests, wonderful

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recreational opportunities on the trails and rivers, and, particularly, with its abundance of

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beautiful waterfalls,” Voltz said. “No one knows for sure how many waterfalls there are in the county but most estimates put the number over 250.” The county’s waterfalls range in size from more than 400 feet to under 10 feet, with each having its own particular beauty, Voltz said. Some are well known and visited by many when they come to the area, while the majority are less seen but possibly much more attractive due to their unique shapes and settings. “If you plan a visit, be sure to bring a camera,” Voltz said. “All the waterfall trails lead to either the base of the falls or an overlook, which will likely be the best place for a good photograph. Check out the local galleries in Brevard for ideas on waterfall scenes, and if you’re really serious about photographing waterfalls, inquire about the Bluewood Photography Gallery’s annual Fall Waterfall Photography Tour.”

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WhITE SQUIRRElS Transylvania County’s White Squirrels are a popular attraction to visitors all year long. Although many local residents have grown accustomed to these furry anomalies, Rebecca Suddeth, the executive director of the Transylvania Heritage Museum, finds them particularly interesting dur to her work at the museum. Three years ago, while setting up the museum for the White Squirrel Festival, a lady dropped in to visit. Her name was Barbara Mull Lang, and she had come into town for the festival, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and will be held May 25-26. “As we began to talk, I came to learn that it was her two white squirrels, having escaped their cages, that were the progenitors for the white squirrel population,” Suddeth said. “She brought a quilt she had made that honored the city of

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Brevard and her childhood pets, Snowball and Frisky. She allowed us to hang it at the Museum during the two-day festival. “Since that time, Barbara comes to visit us at the museum each year during the White Squirrel Festival. She wrote a delightful book titled ‘The First White Squirrels Were Mine’ that tells the real story of how the squirrels came to Brevard. The white squirrels are more special to me now that I have met the lady responsible for bringing them to us.” Lang remembers when she was 10 years old, several decades ago, that her uncle visited Brevard and brought with him two white squirrels. M.M. Black gave her uncle the squirrels after he helped to catch them in Black’s pecan grove. The animals had apparently escaped from a carnival truck. Lang said she took care of the squirrels and

later left them with her grandfather when her family moved away from Brevard. But one of the squirrels escaped, and her grandfather felt so sorry for the other one that he released it into the wild. Today, Brevard’s white squirrels are numerous and can be found in many locations inside and outside the city. The city also passed an ordinance protecting the critters. Brevard’s white squirrels are not albinos but brown-eyed creatures. Researchers found that the lack of pigment is caused by a recessive genetic defect. A high concentration of the white variant may be found north and east of Brevard Elementary School, Warren and Bluebird Lane, McCrary Acres, Morgan Heights and the general area between Elm Bend Road and Outland Avenue. The area south west of the post office is also a hot spot. Because of its park-like landscape, Brevard College remains a good place to view someone’s first white squirrel.

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hIKInG There are numerous opportunities for hiking in Transylvania County. Pisgah National Forest itself has more than 400 miles of trails. Popular trails in the Pisgah Ranger District include several around the Davidson River area to the Black Balsam area off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hikes range from family-friendly jaunts to strenuous overnight treks. The 30-mile Art Loeb trail also has its beginnings near the Davidson River Campground. For more information, stop by the ranger station, which is located a mile from the forest entrance on U.S. 276, or call (828) 877-3265. Gorges State Park, located on N.C. 281 South off U.S. 64, has several trails Among the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trails are the Auger Hole trail, a 7.25 -mile trip (one-way) through the center of the park that ends at the Foothills Trail; and the Cane Brake trail, a 5-mile trip

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along the eastern boundary of the park, which also connects to the Foothills Trail at the top of Lake Jocassee, where the Toxaway River and Toxaway Creek meet. Visitors wishing to hike to the Horse Pasture River area, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Forest Service, should follow signs in the park leading to the new Grassy Ridge Trailhead parking. Rainbow Falls offers a dramatic 80-foot drop along the Horsepasture River that creates a mist as it splashes into a pool at the bottom, resulting in a rainbow when the sun strikes it just right. Just upstream is Turtleback Falls, a popular spot for sliding into a pool below. The Frozen Creek Access, located near Rosman on Frozen Creek Road, includes hiking access. Inexperienced hikers should not try and tackle the more remote trails in Gorges. For more information about Gorges, visit its

web page at ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/ gorg/main.php, call (828) 966-9099, or e-mail gorges@ncmail.net. There are 82 miles of forest roads and trails open to hiking in DuPont State Forest. Some hikes are easy: Hooker Falls is a quarter-of-a-mile walk from the Hooker Falls access area on Staton Road. The most popular forest destinations are Triple Falls and High Falls on the Little River. A 2.25-mile hike from the High Falls access area takes visitors by both waterfalls. Bridal Veil Falls is a 2.5-mile hike from the High Falls access area, or 2.25-miles from the Fawn Lake access area on Reasonover Road. There is a covered bridge on Buck Forest Road just above High Falls that is a 0.6 mile walk from the Buck Forest parking lot. Lake Julia, the largest lake in the forest at 99 acres, can be reached from either the Fawn Lake or Buck Forest access areas. (Continued on pg. 30) Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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hIKInG (conTInUED) Dense Lake is a short side trip off Conservation Road when going in from the Buck Forest parking lot. Fawn Lake is on the way to Lake Julia if one takes Fawn Lake Road to Conservation Road. A more strenuous walk is the trail to the top of Cedar Rock and a trail to the top of Stone Mountain, elevation 3,640 feet. Visitors that are up to the challenge will be rewarded by panoramic views from either location. The DuPont State Forest office may be reached at (828) 877-6527. Hikers also have plenty to chose from in the city of Brevard. Six miles of new trails are open on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bracken Mountain property, which overlooks downtown Brevard. One trail is a 4-mile loop around the mountain. The 5-foot-wide trail will include three bridges to cross streams and access to two small cascades. The 2-mile trail connects the mountain trail with Forest Road 475C. This allows hikers and mountain bikers to travel on to the Pisgah Wildlife Education Center in Pisgah National Forest. The city of Brevard also has 5.7 miles of multi-use paths, which can take a walker from downtown into the national forest. In the western part of the county, Panthertown Valley is another popular destination. Schoolhouse Falls is probably the most popular

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hike, offering a beautiful waterfall and an excellent spot for a picnic or a swim. Other hiking options include the Shut-In Trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 393.6 to milepost 405.5. These trails range from moderate to difficult. There are also many trails to discover at Graveyard Fields at milepost 418. The Graveyard Fields Loop trail begins at the overlook. Other trails will take you to waterfalls. The Graveyard Ridge trail ascends and then travels along Graveyard Ridge itself before ending at the intersection with the Ivestor Gap and Mountains to Sea Trails. For more general information about hiking, stop by Looking Glass Outfitters (828-884-5854) or Backcountry Outdoors (828-884-4262), both located near the intersection of U.S. 276 and U.S. 64.

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Brad Burton is the assistant planning director for the city of Brevard. “My bride, Diane, and I enjoy hiking in Transylvania year ‘round but early spring and the fall are our favorite times. “We enjoy bringing our spoiled rotten dogs with us. “Looking Glass Rock (in Pisgah National Forest) is consistently our favorite longer hike – but we leave our Shih Tzus at the house for this one as their little sissy legs would get worn out quickly on this walk. “We do take them on easier hikes that are not quite as long such as Moore Cove Falls (also in Pisgah National Forest) and up and around the Pink Beds area (adjacent to the Cradle of Forestry), but our favorite hike with the pups is the Estatoe trail from the Art Loeb trailhead at Schenck Job Corps in the Pisgah National Forest back to the connection of the city bike path at U.S. 64. “It’s close by, it’s a scenic stroll, it’s easy to get to and the boys usually get to meet a lot of interesting folks along the way!”

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fIShInG Transylvania County is truly a fishing paradise. There is more water than a person could fish in a dozen lifetimes, and summer is the season that sees the most anglers try their luck on its fertile waters. When fishermen think of Transylvania County, their first thoughts will turn toward the cold, clear waters of the forks of the French Broad, the Davidson and the South Mills rivers, or any of the feeder creeks that comprise miles and miles of their headwaters. But in the heat of the summer, anglers have two excellent options: go early or go high, saving the hottest part of midday to swimming, relaxing in the shade or some other activity. “Better fishing can be found early of a morning and in your higher gradient streams where there are more oxygen-rich waters to be found,” said Kevin Howell, owner of Davidson River Outfitters. “Go where the fish can breathe better and the waters are cooler.” Some of Howells favorite “blue line” streams where he cut his teeth fly fishing as a young man include: the South Fork of the Mills near the

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Cradle of Forestry; Bradley Creek (one of the main tributaries of the South Mills) off Yellow Gap Road (FS 476); and the Big East Fork of the Pigeon, just over the Haywood County line off U.S. 276 North. Terrestrials become the fly of choice as the mayfly hatches in early to late spring and tapers off in early June. On the Davidson, big browns and rainbows will find a meaty mouthful in clumsy beetles and grasshoppers that fall streamside. Some of the biggest fish will even sip tiny ants that tumble from nearby bushes, but those are not the only bugs that will garner the trout’s attention. “You’ll also have stoneflies after every rain event,” said Howell. A third option for local anglers can be found bisecting the county — the French Broad River and its resident smallmouth bass. Howell and many of the guides on his staff turn their attention towards bass in the hot summer months. “While the trout fishing can be good in the summertime, the smallmouth bass fishing is excellent in the summer,” Howell said.

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hoRSEbacK RIDInG Transylvania is well-known for its hiking and biking opportunities, but there are also miles of trails to explore on horseback in Transylvania County. In Pisgah National Forest, there are 100 miles of horseback trails. A visit to the Pisgah Forest Ranger Station and Visitors Center on U. S. 276 is recommended before hitting the trail, or call (828) 877-3265. Guided trips are also available at Pisgah Forest Stables, which is located two miles into the forest off U.S. 276 on Avery Creek Road. The facility offers one-hour and two-hour rides, a scenic three-hour ride and a three-hour waterfall ride. Riders must be ages 7 or older. The stables are open every day except Sunday, April 1, through Oct. 31 For more information, call (828) 883-8258 or go to pisgahstables.com. In DuPont State Recreational Forest, there are more than 82 miles of forest roads and trails

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open to horseback. The DuPont forest office may be reached at (828) 877-6527 or through the Division of Forest Resources web site at www.dfr.state.nc.us/contacts/dsf.htm. In Gorges State Park, horses are allowed on the 12-mile roundtrip Auger Hole Trail from the Frozen Creek Access to Turkey Pen Gap on the park’s western boundary. Visitors must show proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test when visiting state parks with their horses. For more information about Gorges State Park, call (828) 966-9099, Google N.C. State Parks or send an email to gorges@ncmail.net. The following are some other options for horseback riding in the county: •Holly View Farm, which was established in 1991, is located on Lyday Loop Road in Pisgah Forest. The family-run farm offers camping and overnight stabling for horses, but doesn’t rent

horses. For more information, call (828) 5073763 or go to www.holly-view.com •The WhiteWater Equestrian Center is located on N.C. 281 South near Sapphire. Short-term boarding is available as well as guided trail rides along old logging roads. Call (828) 966-9646 or go to www.funhorsebackriding.com. • For those interested in taking part in, or viewing, horse-related competitions, a variety of events are held throughout the year at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, located just down the road in Fletcher. The agricultural center has more than 600 permanent stalls, three outdoor and one indoor warm-up rings, while competitions are held in the 65,000-square-foot McGough Arena. For more information, call (828) 687-1414 or go to wncagcenter.org.

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cyclInG ` Transylvania County likes to call itself the cycling and mountain biking capital of the South. That boast is beginning to gather steam beyond the county limits, including coverage in well-known bike magazines and the national and international riders who participate in local competitions. There are literally hundreds of miles of trails for mountain bikers, while the scenic mountain roads are a draw for both amateur and professional cyclists. For mountain bikers, the Pisgah District of Pisgah National Forest has a number of trails, measuring more than 180 miles in total, that are perfectly suited for mountain bikes. Two rides, Sycamore Cove (4.7 miles) and Thrift Cove (4.5 miles), begin at the Ranger Station and Visitors Center. At the Pisgah Forest Fish Hatchery, tougher rides may be accessed, while the really serious riders should try F.S. 477 off U.S. 276.

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Forest officials warn that some trails have natural hazards and bikers should be cautious at all times. For cyclists, a ride along the roughly 15 miles of U.S. 276 through the forest is a challenge as the road winds upward toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. For more information about biking or trail maps, call the visitors Center at (828) 877-3265. DuPont State Recreational Forest in Cedar Mountain has 82 miles of forest roads and trails that are open to mountain biking. The forest office can be reached at (828) 877-6527. Gorges State Park, located in the southern part of Transylvania County off N.C. 281, allows mountain bikes on the 12-mile roundtrip Auger Hole Trail from the Frozen Creek Access to Turkey Pen Gap on the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western boundary. For more information about Gorges, visit ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gorg/main.php, call (828) 966-9099, or send an email to

Sales, Service, Rentals Tr a i l I n f o gorges@ncmail.net. For those who like a leisurely ride on a bicycle, the multi-use path in Brevard is perfect. It is open to bicyclists and currently extends from Allison Road to Lowe’s, a distance of 3.5 miles.At Lowe’s, the multi-use path then heads into Pisgah National Forest, where it turns to gravel, taking riders into the heart of the forest and the many trails open to the mountain biker. Some six miles of new trails are also open to mountain bikes on the city’s Bracken Mountain property, looking over downtown Brevard adjacent to the Brevard Music Center. One trail is a 4-mile loop around the mountain. The two-mile trail connects the mountain trail with Forest Road 475C. This allows mountain bikers to travel on to the Pisgah Wildlife Education Center in the Pisgah National Forest. To get more advice about trails and other biking-related information, stop by Sycamore Cycles on the New Hendersonville Highway (828-877-5790 or go to sycamorecycles.com), the Hub & Backcountry Outdoors at 49 Pisgah Highway (828-884-8670 or go to hubbicycles.com) or call Pura Vida Adventures (772579-0005 or go to pvadventures.com).

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cyclInG SpoTlIGhT DalE KaTEchIS Dale Katechis is the owner and founder of Oskar Blues Brewery and REEB Cycles. He made his first trip to Transylvania County about 10 years ago and he’s kept a mountain bike in Brevard at a friend’s house for much of that time. “Riding has always been a place where I can live in the moment and put things into perspective,” Katechis said. “If I’m struggling at work or at home, I know I need to get on my bike and gain that insight. It might be a muddy Monday morning ride like it was this week. Walking into work with fresh ride mud puts me in a good place. I’ve left a bike in Brevard for years as we’ve been coming here to ride mountain bikes and check out our buddy’s Mountain Song Music Festival. “This place rings true with the same eclectic mountain charm that inspired Oskar Blues to put

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Dale’s Pale Ale in a can back in the day in Lyons, Colo. “Brevard and Lyons share a small town main street tone mingled with live music and an energy emerging from the surrounding hills.” Katechis said the riding in Transylvania is “steep, rocky and technical, similar to the riding in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, but has the additional challenge of wet and slippery roots.” Katechis said being able to ride from the brewery (located on the Old Hendersonville Highway) to a few different trail options “blows me away.” “Bracken Mountain is a great addition to the local trail system and an added quality of life to Brevard,” he said. “DuPont has a lot of great trails, too. Pisgah is such an inspiring and raw forest. The rugged, technical and often wet

riding really does it for me and suits the type of bikes we build at our bike company, REEB Cycles.” “The Tasty Weasel taproom is right down the road from the gates to Pisgah National Forest, so it’s great to roll in for a post ride beer. We’re mountain bikers at heart, but the ‘Assault on the Carolinas’ road event leaves right from the heart of downtown Brevard and highlights the amazing road riding in the area while finishing with great music and beer.” Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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caMpInG Camping is hugely popular in Transylvania County, attracting not only locals but visitors from across the country and beyond. The Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest has four campsites, including Davidson River Campground. For more information about camping, stop by the Ranger Station and Visitors Center, which is located a mile from the forest entrance on U.S. 276, or call (828) 877-3265. To make a reservation, call (877) 444-6777 or go to www.reserveUSA.com. Gorges State Park lies about 25 minutes from Brevard in the southern part of the county off N.C. 281. It offers limited tent camping. For more detailed information about Gorges State Park, call (828) 966-9099, or email gorges@ncmail.net. DuPont State Recreational Forest doesn’t allow camping, but several private campsites are located nearby.

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The following are other camping alternatives: • The Adventure Village Campground on Adventure Ridge Road. Call (828) 862-5411 or go to www.theadventurevillage.com. • At The Ridge Campin’ & Fishin’ campground in Balsam Grove. Call (828) 877-2172. •Ash Grove Mountain Cabins & Camping on East Fork Road, south of Brevard, has campsites and cabins. Call (828) 885-7216 or go to www.ash-grove.com. •The Black Forest Family Camping Resort, on Summer Road in Cedar Mountain. Call (828) 884-2267 or go to www.blackforestcamp ground.com. •Cascade Lake Recreation Area & Campground, at the end of Little River Campground Road off Cascade Lake Road. Call (828) 8774475 or go to www.cascadelakerecreationarea. com. (Continued on pg. 42)

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caMpInG •The Lazy “J” Campground is located at 1237 Parkway Road. Call (828) 966-3834 or go to www.lazyjcampground.com. • Our 100 Acre Woods, LLC, campground on East Fork Road. Call (828) 398-0968. •Outdoor Resorts of North Carolina, located in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-9350 or go to www.outdoor-resorts.com/blueridge •The Panther Ridge RV Park is located on Slick Fisher Road in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-4919 or go to www.pantherridgecamp ground.com. •The River Bend Campground, located in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-4214 or visit their website, riverbendrvresort.com.

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paDDlInG Transylvania County is dominated by two water bodies: the French Broad and the Davidson rivers. The French Broad River begins its journey in Transylvania cutting through deep gorges rimmed by centuries-old hemlocks, meandering through cow pastures and tumbling over granite shoals. The French Broad, the third oldest river in the world, and its tributaries (including the Davidson River) offer a variety of paddling opportunities: whitewater kayaking, a family canoe trip or a leisurely tube ride on a hot July day. Beginners are advised to start on the upper French Broad, which is best accessed from Champion Park in Rosman. From the park, the river drops just 54 feet in the next 10 miles on its way to the Island Ford public boat access, making this stretch ideal for tubing or a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first canoe trip.

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Hap Simpson Park in Brevard, located roughly 20 miles downstream of Rosman, offers a convenient take-out for those seeking more solitude or for those who want to float longer. The park provides easy access to the river. On average, the trip from Champion Park to Hap Simpson takes about seven hours. Once under the U.S. 276 bridge, it is just a few more miles downstream to the Wilson Road access point. Paddling from Island Ford to Hap Simpson is a popular float with fishermen, who tempt muskie and smallmouth bass from the undercut banks and deep, circulating pools that characterize this stretch of the French Broad. The river maintains this languid pace as it meanders through nursery stock and cow pastures to the Henderson County line at Blantyre. Canoeists and kayakers may also take advantage of the French Broad River Paddle Trail. The trail covers roughly 120 miles of the

river, stretching from Rosman into Tennessee. Along the way are eight new campsites, including two in Transylvania, on land leased from private landowners. The trail is managed by a reservation system at the Western North Carolina Alliance. For more information, call (828) 258-8737 or go to wnca.org/paddle. The Davidson River The Davidson River begins in the northwest corner of Transylvania County and flows past the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery, paralleling U.S. 276 through Pisgah National Forest. The river is generally too shallow and rocky in the summer for canoes and kayaks, but tubing is very popular here. Expect lots of company on your trip, which requires running your own shuttle or walking back upriver along U.S. 276. The following businesses are available to help maximize your waterway experience: â&#x20AC;˘Headwaters Outfitters, located at the junction of U.S. 64 West and N.C. 215 on the French Broad, offers self-guided canoe and kayak trips, plus tubing. The outfitter provides tubes, (Continued on pg. 46) Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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allIE KoZaK ( conTInUED) Kozak also answered some specific questions about canoeing and kayaking. Q: Canoe vs. kayak: What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of each for paddling in Transylvania County? A: I can’t really say one is easier or better for any river or lake. There are lots of different models that are appropriate for different types of paddling — whitewater canoes and whitewater kayaks, lake canoes and lake kayaks, recreational canoes, and recreational kayaks, etc. I will say that for beginners, a kayak is more intuitive (with the double bladed paddle). We also like to call tandem canoes “divorce boats,” as it does take a lot of good communication between the bow and stern paddlers. Q: What lengths or features of canoes and kayaks are best suited to Transylvania County waters? A: For the French Broad River, I would recommend a 9- to-13 foot recreational, transitional, or light touring kayak (any of those would do the job). For the lakes in the area, touring kayaks are great, and of course whitewater kayaks for the north and west forks. As far as canoes go, you can really use most canoes on the French Broad, whitewater canoes for the north and west forks, and I really recommend having a nice tripping canoe for lakes (makes it much more enjoy-

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able when you don’t have to struggle to keep your boat going in the right direction). Q: What is unique about the French Broad for paddlers? A: In addition to the history of the river, safety (all Class One), scenery, water clarity, options to fish or picnic along the way. You get to see lots of fish and things like Hellbender Salamanders. Class I is great. It lets everyone enjoy the river. Q: Why should a paddler feel safe about the French Broad or Cascade Lake? A: No water is safe. But there is definitely less risk involved paddling the French Broad or Cascade Lake. Usually you can just climb the bank to get cell service or to find help. Plus, the mellow flow of the French Broad is quite easy to maneuver a boat in, even one that is water-logged. Q: What should a paddler take with him or her and what should he or she not take on the water? A: Do not bring anything on the water you would hate to lose or hate to get wet. Even the most experienced paddler can accidentally capsize on Class I water. It happens all the time. When I paddle, I bring my paddle and a personal flotation device, of course, and usually all my rescue gear (throw rope, carabineers, Prusik loops, nylon webbing, first aid kit, etc.)

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RocK clIMbInG Nestled in the heart of the vast Pisgah National Forest, Looking Glass Rock has been drawing visiting climbers for nearly a half-century for the diversity of climbing styles found on the 500-foot-tall granite dome. When it comes to traditional climbing, North Carolina is renowned for its bold, ground up climbs that oftentimes tread a thin line between frightening and fun. While Looking Glass is certainly no exception to the standard, the wide variety of climbing found at the four different areas provide a wide-range of classic climbs of all grades, from 5.5 slabs to 5.13+ test pieces. For beginners at Looking Glass, the numerous horizontal eyebrows that are the signature feature of the towering batholith lead to some fun, exciting climbing that is certain to provide a good introduction to the area’s unique style of climbing. For climbers in search of splitter cracks and Yosemite-like corners to jam and stem their way up, look no further as there are more than a few of those to be found lurking among the expansive sea of granite as well.

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The North Side With the highest concentration of cracks and the coolest weather in the area, the North Side is a popular destination for western North Carolina climbers during the hotter months of the year. The area is also home to some of North Carolina’s proudest aid routes, with routes like Grand Slam of Sheep and Brain Dead ranking as some of the best A4 ticks in the East. •The Womb, 5.11b •The Seal, 5.10 •Cornflake Crack, 5.11a •Glass Menagerie, 5.13 The Sun Wall While not always the coolest crag in the area during the summer, the routes found here are certainly worthy of getting up early to beat the heat. The area at the northern end of the Sun Wall is one of the most popular areas due to the popularity of The Nose, the first route to reach the summit of Looking Glass, first climbed in 1966. •Dum Dee Dum Dum, 5.10c

•The Nose, 5.8 •Le Pump, 5.11 •The Odyssey, 5.11a The South Side When it comes to classic moderates, look no further than the South Side. With plenty of three-star routes, ranging from 5.5 to 5.10, the South Side has something for everyone. •Second Coming, 5.7 •Gemini Crack, 5.8 •Lichen or Not,5.5 Getting There To get to Looking Glass, head north on U.S. 276 through Pisgah National Forest about five miles to a fork in the road. Veer left onto FR 475 to get to Looking Glass. Follow FR 475 for a few miles to the Center for Wildlife Education (bathrooms) and continue until the road turns to gravel. Veer right onto FR 475B and drive around one mile to the Slickrock Falls parking area to access the Southside climbing area. Follow FR 475B around two miles further to reach a gravel pulloff with a kiosk and limited parking for the access trail to the Nose area and the Sun Wall. The trail to the Northside is located a short distance further up the gravel road. (Continued on pg 52)

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RocK clIMbInG SpoTlIGhT phIl hoffMan Phil Hoffman, owner of Looking Glass Outfitters at the entrance to the Pisgah National Forest, offers the following tips for visiting climbers. Beware of the Peregrine closures at the North Side and watch the kiosk for more information. Basically, everything from The Glass Menagerie to the right is closed until about August. You need two 60 meter ropes to get down from just about everything at Looking Glass. The ease of setting up topropes is non-existent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you pretty much have to lead everything to set up a top rope. If you want bolted sport routes check out Rumbling Bald to the east of us. Free camping is allowed in the forest as long as you are at least 1,000 feet from the road.

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GolfInG Great views and great layouts can be found at the several golf courses in Transylvania County. Breathtaking vistas are on show at Glen Cannon Country Club, located off Wilson Road near Brevard. The club is semi-private. From the back tees, the 18-hole, 72-par course is 6,548 yards. The course’s signature hole is the spectacular waterfall backdrop on the second. A driving range and areas to improve your short game are also available. As well as the championship golf, the club offers swimming, tennis and other activities. For more information, call (828) 883-8175, ext. 27 or go to www.glencannoncc.com Another course with splendid views is the Connestee Falls Golf Course, located on U.S. 276 South. The course is semi-private but is open to the public. From its back tees, the 6,485-yard, par-72 course offers a nice and challenging layout. The course has a full-service golf shop and of-

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fers a driving range, short game areas and professional instruction. For tee times and other information, call (828) 885-2005 or go to www.connesteefallsgolf.com. Sherwood Forest Golf Club is located 8.5 miles from Brevard on U.S. 276 South and is open to the public. This 18-hole par three course is perfect to practice one’s short game. From the back tees, the course measures 2,450 yards. The course was built in 1970, and nine of its holes run along the headwaters of the Little River, while the other nine cut through scenic woods. No reserved tee times are required. Call (828) 884-7825 for information on greens fees. Etowah Valley Country Club, which sits across the Henderson County border on U.S. 64, has 27 holes of golf and is semi-private. Any combination of the nine holes totals approximately 6,000 yards for 18 holes. Four tee positions are available.

Tee times are required. For more information, call (828) 891-7022 or go to www.etowahvalley.com. Lake Toxaway Country Club borders the southwest side of Lake Toxaway. The 18-hole par-71 course is private but is open to guests of members and guests of the Greystone Inn. For more information, call (828) 966-4020 or go to www.laketoxawaycc.com. Sapphire Mountain Golf Club was built in 1982 and has scenic views, stone bridge crossings over mountain streams, and varying elevations from tee to green on its par 70 course. The course is open to the public and is located on

Slicers Drive in Sapphire. Call (828) 743-1174 for more information. Burlingame is a private 18-hole course with an elevation of 3,200 feet. The course is located on U.S. 64 West and is open to members and their guests. For more information, call (828) 966-9202. The Mountain Range Golf Center on the Old Hendersonville Highway in Brevard is recommended to get your golf game in shape. The driving range is open seven days a week and offers lessons from a PGA professional. For more information, call (828) 885-2722 or go to www.mountainrangegolf.com.

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GolfInG SpoTlIGhT JaSon KEllEy Jason Kelley is the golf operations associate at Glen Cannon Country Club. “When I was 14 years old, my dad took me to Sherwood Forest (in Cedar Mountain) for my first experience with golf. My first thought, like any other teenager, was ‘golf is a stupid game.’ “Fifteen years and thousands of golf rounds later, golf is a full-on addiction. I’ve done a fair amount of travelling and played golf all over the Southeast, but none of those courses can lay claim to such a stunning backdrop that we have right here in our own backyard in Transylvania County. The natural streams, wildlife and contours are just as much of a fit for a golf course as a bike ride or hike. “It is here that I fell in love with a real treasure, Glen Cannon Country Club. This splendid little track winds its way around a menacing tributary called Williamson Creek; a menace that has carried plenty of my golf balls down to the French Broad River.

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faRMERS MaRKET The Transylvania Farmers Market, which opened this year with a new name, a fresh look and numerous new vendors, will be open from 8 a.m. until noon every Saturday through Dec. 21. The market is located in Brevard, just off East Main Street behind Comporium at the corner of Johnson and Jordan streets. Each Saturday morning, the Farmers Market offers fresh, locally-grown produce, meat, poultry, eggs, honey, cheese, mushrooms, plants, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods, breakfast items, coffee, jams, jellies, relishes, prepared foods, and a variety of handcrafted and artisan items from

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local producers. The Farmers Market also hosts live local music each week and there are special events planned throughout the season. One such event is SummerFest, which will be held June 22, and will include both the regular morning Farmers Market and an evening Farmers Market with music, food and more. Visit the website at TransylvaniaFarmersMarket.com and follow the Market on facebook (@TransylvaniaFarmersMarket) for regular updates.

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bREWERS Independent craft beers are gaining more and more popularity, with western North Carolina becoming a breeding ground for startups and a destination for well-known beer makers. In Brevard, there are two breweries. Last year, Kyle Williams opened the Brevard Brewing Company in the Ansley Building on East Main Street in downtown. Williams specializes in brewing lagers, such as a Bohemian Pilsner, with imported hops from

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the Czech Republic and Germany, but he also offers American ales. A bar is open at the brewery, serving a wide selection of Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; handiwork. For more information, go to brevard-brewing.com. Brevard Brewing Company is joined in the county by Oskar Blues Brewery, which also opened here last year.

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STREET DancES On Tuesdays from June 18 through Aug. 6, a portion of downtown Brevard is closed off in the evening for a hugely popular event for both young and old. On each of these Tuesdays “Old Time Street Dances” are held. Volunteers close a portion of East Main Street in front of the courthouse for those who attend to take part in a traditional Appalachian Square Dance. At 6:30 p.m., the music begins, and between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., the street is filled with people dancing. All are invited to participate or merely watch this free event. Joe Byers and his Smoky Mountain Cutups will provide the music at the courthouse gazebo. Two separate circles are typically formed — one for adults and one for children. In the children’s circle, adults help to teach the dances to

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Roy Chapman, a well-known bluegrass musician in Transylvania County, died May 10 at the age of 78. Chapman started playing instruments around the age of 5, but it was his fiddle playing that he was best remembered. Chapman’s music was enjoyed from one end of the county to the other Chapman and his band regularly played at the Lake Toxaway community center, and they the “house band” for many years at the Tuesday night street dances in downtown Brevard. As his obituary remarked, Chapman’s “smile and occasional winks while playing his fiddle made so many lasting friendships with everyone who came to know him and love him.”

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ThEaTER Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake Wars” and a musical are among the performances planned for the 63rd season of the Brevard Little Theatre this summer. The “The Red Velvet Cake War” is a comedy revolving around a family reunion in Texas. It will run June 6-9 and June 13-16. On July 4, a free old-fashioned one-act melodrama, “Wait ‘Til the Sun Shines, Nellie,” will be performed as part of Brevard’s Fourth of July Festival. “The Enchantment,” with fairy tale characters caught in an unusual situation, will be performed by the Brevard Little Theatre Youth Troupe July 5-7. Call (828) 883-2029 or 8842587 for more information. A fundraiser for the theater, the 5th Annual Broadway Cabaret, will be held Aug. 8-11. A variety of classic Broadway song and dance numbers will be performed. About BLT School teacher Beulah Zachary launched the first community theater in Brevard in the 1930s. A few years ago, the BLT and the American Legion Post 88 entered a joint venture to renovate the Legion’s building on East Jordan Street in Brevard for use as the theater’s permanent home and as a venue for other community activities. For information, or to make reservations for any of the productions, call 884-2587. For more

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information about the productions, go to www.brevardlittletheatre.com. Other Theaters For information about the Hendersonville Little Theatre, call (828) 692-1082 or go to www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org. For information about the Asheville Community Theatre’s productions, call (828) 2541320 or go to www.ashevilletheatre.org. For information about the Flat Rock Playhouse’s productions, call (828) 693-0731 or go to www.flatrockplayhouse.org. For information about the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, call (828) 6891239 or go to www.sartplays.org. For those who want to watch actors on the silvery screen, the Co-Ed Cinema on Main Street in Brevard offers first run movies. For more information, go to coedcinema.com. ”

ThEaTER SpoTlIGhT JUlIE voRUS ` For most of her adult life Julie Vorus has been involved with theatre, primarily as an actor, but in other capacities, as well. Her introduction to Brevard Little Theatre came in the fall of 2005 during a two-month evacuation from Hurricane Katrina. “My husband and I attended a very good and polished performance of ‘The Spitfire Grill’ at Brevard Little Theatre’s then barn theatre location on the Brevard College campus,” she said. “The BLT members we met were most welcoming, and after finding out about our situation, showed genuine concern. We were delighted to become acquainted because, even though we have a large extended family here, we didn’t know many Brevard locals.” Vorus said it had always been the plan to eventually move to the family place on See Off Mountain. “My friends in New Orleans wondered if I would be happy to move from an exciting city, where there were many theatre opportunities, to a small town in North Carolina,” she said. “Once I found Brevard Little Theatre, I said to my husband, ‘All right! I can do this!’” Brevard Little Theatre has much to offer newcomers as well as local residents, she said. “With its season of five plays, acclaimed chil-

dren’s summer theatre program, “Dancing With Our Stars” annual fundraiser, fourth of July melodrama, Halloween “Boo, Ha, Ha,” or this season’s ballet/play production of ‘The Nutcracker,’ there is ample opportunity for newcomers, as well as those already familiar with BLT, to get involved, whether it be as an actor, director, stage hand, costumer, or set builder,” she said. “As far as I am concerned, Brevard Little Theatre should have ‘Welcome Home’ on its new marquee.”

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hERITaGE MUSUEM One of the county’s best kept secrets, the Transylvania Heritage Museum, is located at 189 West Main St. in Brevard. Originally built in the 1890s by Thomas England, the house was moved back from the street when the property was developed in the 1980s. For locals, transplants or visiting tourists, there is a wealth of information surrounding the county’s heritage, including a variety of exhibits, photographs and collections that will interest old and young, seasoned or aspiring historians. For those interested in exploring their local family history, the Genealogical Society is located in the upstairs of the museum. Historical records, family letters and photographs provide a treasure trove of information for researchers. The museum is actively involved in educational programming for schools, civic groups, community centers and educators who are interested in learning more about Transylvania County. The museum’s Teaching Trunk Program, funded in part by a grant from the Transylvania Endow-

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ment of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, is used in Transylvania County Schools as a resource that makes history come alive for students. Summer events at the museum begin with the White Squirrel Antique Car Show on Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. On July 4, visit the museum during Brevard’s downtown festival for some all-American food and fun, including bingo on the lawn. Everyone will win a prize. The annual Founders’ Day Fair is Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Come celebrate Transylvania County history with crafts, music, dancing food and much more. Guided walking tours that explore different areas of Brevard are scheduled throughout the year at the museum. Off-schedule tours can be arranged for groups of six or more. Check the museum website for specific tours and tour dates. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.transylvaniaheritage.org.

hERITaGE MUSEUM noRa lynn holMES Nora Lynn Holmes is a docent at the Transylvania Heritage Museum. “Just walking up to the old house that is home to the Transylvania Heritage Museum allows visitors to step back in time. “Built in the late 1890s, the house once stood proudly on Main Street but has since been moved to the end of the large lot. A beautiful Chinese Chestnut Tree spreads her limbs, providing ample shade so visitors can sit on the front porch and enjoy the breeze. Some days, groups of young gardeners buzz about the yard, working in the Children’s Garden. “These things often bring to mind special memories of bygone days, playing barefoot in a grandparent’s yard, or picking fresh vegetables from a family garden. “Once inside, the exhibits bring more memories. Exhibits change around often, and even between rotations, there is always something new appearing in one of the three rooms used for display. “Within these walls, visitors can learn about the history of Transylvania County and the people who make it distinct. “As a docent at the museum, I greet people each week. One morning, a lady from the neighborhood came into the museum while out for her morning walk. We had the African American Exhibit on display, and she immediately lit up

when she saw pictures of family members and friends, long passed. She continued to walk through the museum, finding photos of more family members as she went. “She lingered to savor each memory. It was then that I realized how important it is to pass these stories and local history down to the younger generations. Even though I’m not an expert and did not know everything about the exhibit, I felt I helped touch somebody’s heart that day.”

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Transylvania County’s history can be experienced in two special buildings — the AllisonDeaver House and the Silvermont Mansion — both of which have been preserved to offer visitors a remarkable glimpse into days gone by. The Allison-Deaver house, which is owned by the Transylvania County Historical Society, is believed to be the oldest standing frame house west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The house is located on the Asheville Highway adjacent to the Forest Gate Shopping Center. In 1815, Benjamin Allison built the original two-story Federal-style three-room house. It was later enlarged by William Deaver with a Greek Revival-style addition and double-engaged porches. The original fireplaces, paneling and many other architectural features are still present, and efforts continue to preserve and restore the home and its grounds. Legend has it that Davy Crockett may have visited the Allison-Deaver House. A document found in 1995 shows Col. D. Crockett and William Deaver signed a notarized debt together. The house is included on the National Reg-

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ister of Historic Places and is open to visitors on the weekends through October with guided tours Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. There is a gift shop, and restrooms are available for visitors. Admission: Adults, $5; Children under 6 are free; Families, $15. For more information, call (828) 884-5137 or go to www.tchistoricalsociety. com. Silvermont Mansion was built in 1917 and was occupied by industrialist Joseph Silversteen and his wife, Elizabeth, and their three daughters, Miriam, Dorothy and Adelaide. The 33-room Colonial Revival mansion, located on 8 1/2 acres on East Main Street in Brevard, is now owned by the people of Transylvania County. Dorothy willed the estate to the county in 1972. Renovation of nine rooms on the second floor has allowed visitors to step back in time and imagine how the Silversteen family once lived. The second floor museum is open to the public from 2 until 4 p.m. on the third Friday of

every month, March through October, or by appointment. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. Call (828) 884-3156 for a guided tour. The second floor is not handicapped accessible. In 1991, the mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Every Thursday, the mansion also opens its doors between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to “Mountain Music,” a free event featuring area musicians. During the day, the mansion is home to the Silvermont Opportunity Center, which hosts activities for seniors. The grounds of the Silvermont property are open to the general public. Tennis players have three courts, basketball players can play on two courts while others have the option of strolling along its paths or stopping for a picnic. The Transylvania County Extension Mountain Volunteers have designed educational demonstration gardens on the Silvermont grounds. They include a native plant woodland area, raised beds for herbs and vegetables, ornamental grasses and a rain garden.

The “Walk of History” enables visitors to discover the native trees of Transylvania County. A sign denotes periods of history. Trees, such as laurel, serviceberry, apple, dogwood, holly and oak represent each period. In the spring, blooms from more than 2,000 daffodils burst forth. The Silvermont grounds are open between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days a week. For more information about the Silvermont Opportunity Center, call (828) 884-3166.

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aRTS & cRafTS The arts and crafts scene in Transylvania County is vibrant, diverse and continuing to grow. Brevard is base to many of these artists and includes two resources that lend support and a place to exhibit work: the Transylvania Community Arts Council on South Caldwell Street and the Number 7 Arts on East Main Street. Local artist Dan Bresnan agrees that Transylvania County is a “vibrant, exciting area for the arts.” “My reasons include strong public support starting with the traditional support for the Brevard Music Center, to recent public enthusiasm for the Brevard Lumber Yard (on King Street),” Bresnan said. “Local people like Ann Dergara, of the Red Wolf Gallery, play a significant role in developing Transylvania Arts awareness. Public support and encouragement for the arts is the crucible for artistic development in Transylvania County and will be a draw to both artists and

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artist lovers.” A new venture in Brevard is the Haen Gallery at Lumberyard Arts, located on King Street. The owner, Chris Foley, said Transylvania County has an “amazingly vibrant and eclectic population of artists.” “I think that our challenge is discovering the best ways of creating an audience for their work and making it available to the public,” he said. “The uptick in homebuilding and home sales is bringing a very favorable economic climate for the arts in our county.” Tammy Hopkins is the Arts Council’s executive director and provides an impressive list of all the things that go on locally: Brevard Music Center, the Porter Center for Performing Arts at Brevard College, 14 downtown art galleries, the Scenic 276 Arts Corridor, the Brevard Lumber Yard, the Brevard sculpture project, Brevard 4th (Continued on pg 72)

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aRTS & cRafTS Friday gallery walks, mountain music jams, Brevard old time street dances, Brevard Little Theatre, Brevard Philharmonic, the Transylvania Community Arts Council, the Transylvania Heritage Museum, the Cradle of Forestry (the first forestry school in America), the AllisonDeaver House, the White Squirrel Festival, the Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase at 4th of July, Halloweenfest, the Old Time Music Competition, Twilight Tour, Duckpond at Dusk, the Davidson River Taiko Drummers, the Transylvania Choral Society, the Brevard Community Band, the Transylvania Art Guild, the Transylvania County Handcrafters Guild, the Connestee Art League, the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club, the TC Arts Council’s Artists Studio Tours, pottery classes at Carwile-Dodson Studio for Pottery Instruction, the Transylvania Writers Alliance, the Brevard Storytelling Festival, the Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition, the Banff Film Festival, the filming location for “The Hunger

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Games” and “The Between,” and the home of Hunger Games Fan Tours. Brevard is also home, Hopkins said, to world class artists like Ann DerGara, Judith Duff, George Peterson, Shellie Lewis-Dambax, Christine Kosiba, Aaron Alderman and many more. Music can also be found almost every night of the week, Hopkins noted, at Mountain Music Jams, 185 King Street, The Phoenix Lounge and Brevard Brewing Co. And, Hopkins said, Brevard is home of the Grammy winning Steep Canyon Rangers (who sometimes perform with a guy named Steve Martin). The following are some of the many local artisans in the county: •Andrea Brewer Art Studio, 22 W. Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 577-1968 or go to andreabrewerfiber.com. •A Better Bead & Crafts, 244 West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 884-5920 or go to

abetterbead.com. •The American Folk Art studio, the junction of East Fork and Happy Acres Road. Call (828) 862-4830 or go to karendittman.com. •Ann Ayers, Hudlin Gap Road in Pisgah Forest. Call (828) 883-3610. •Bluewood Photography, 29 West Jordan St. in Brevard. Call (828) 883-4142 or go to blue woodphotography.com. •Dan Bresnahan, Cascade Lake. Call (828) 884-6806 or go to danbresnahan.com. •Walter Cantrell’s Antiques, 3927 Greenville Highway. Call (828) 885-2808. •The Carwile-Dodson Studio for Pottery Instruction, intersection of the Greenville Highway and Island Ford Road. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Cedar Mountain Artworks, off U.S. 276 at Cedar Lane in Cedar Mountain. Call (828) 8845258 or go to judithduff.com. •Cedar Mountain Pottery, U.S. 276 south. Call (828) 883-8347. •The Duckpond Pottery, 1840 Greenville Highway. Call (828) 883-4512 or go to

www.facebook.com/TheDuckpondPottery. •Drew Deane Gallery, 114 West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 877-5272 or go to drewdeane.com. •Glass Feather Studio Gallery, Glass Feather Drive (off Reasonover Road in Cedar Mountain). Call (828) 885-8457 or go to glassfeather.com. •Gravy, 17 West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 862-4900. (Continued on pg 74)

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aRTS & cRafTS •The Haen Gallery at Lumberyard Arts on King Street in Brevard. Call (828) 883-3268 or go to brevardlumberyard.com. •Hemlocks Studio, Greenville Highway. Call (828) 885-2831 or go to hemlocks.com. •Hunters and Gatherers, West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 883-3709 or go to hunt gatherandshop.com. •The Hollingsworth Gallery, East Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 884-4974. •Local Color, South Broad Street in Brevard. Call (828) 384-0684 or go to localcolorshop.com. •The Lumberyard, a multi-purpose cultural facility, located on King Street in Brevard. For more information, go to www.brevardlumber yard.com. •Kenneth T. Ayers Hand-Crafted Furniture, Hudlin Gap Road in Brevard. Call (828) 8833610. •Main Street Limited, East Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 884-4974. •Mountain Forest Pottery, 2395 Greenville Highway. Call (828) 885-2149. •Mountain Marionettes. Call (828) 8628122 or go to mountainmarionettes.com. •Mud Dabbers Pottery and Crafts, intersec-

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tion of the Greenville Highway and Island Ford Road. Call (828) 884-5131 or go to mud dabbers.com. Mud Dabbers has another location in Balsam at 20767 Great Smoky Mountain Exp. Call (828) 456-1916. •Muir Fine Arts, East Falls View Drive in Pisgah Forest. Call (828) 885-2787 or go to muirfinearts.com. •Number 7 Arts, 12 East Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 883-2294 or go to www.number7arts.com. •Red Wolf Gallery, 8 East Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 862-8620 or go to redwolf gallerync.com. • Spiers Art Gallery at Brevard College. Call (828) 884-8188 or go to brevard.edu/art. •32 Broad Gallery & Framing on South Broad Street in Brevard. Call 862-6476 or go to www.32broad.com. •Transylvania Community Arts Council, 349 South Caldwell St. in Brevard. Call (828) 8842787 or go to artsofbrevard.org. •Transylvania Art Guild Window Gallery, 44. E. Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 862-5349 or go to tagassociation.webs.com. •Rob Travis Fine Art Photography. Go to robtravis.com.

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bREvaRD ScUlpTURE pRoJEcT The Brevard Sculpture Project celebrates the native animals of the region and showcases the talents of local artists. The project was spearheaded by Ann Dergara, artist and co-owner, with her husband, Tom Cabe, of the Red Wolf Gallery in Brevard. Today, there are 18 sculptures scattered around downtown Brevard: •Steve Fox’s “Bobcat” may be found on East Main between Gaston and Johnson streets. •Aaron Alderman’s “Monarch Butterflies” are located on the side of the Coed Theater on West Main Street. •Christine Kosiba’s “Ravens” keep a watchful eye on Main Street from the Times Arcade alley.

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•Richard Merrill’s “Black Bear” stands on the lawn in front of City Hall on West Main. •Christine Kosiba’s “Red Fox” can be found at the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church parking lot on East Main Street.

bREvaRD ScUlpTURE pRoJEcT •Kathryn Wilson’s “White Squirrels” also sit on the City Hall lawn. •Chris Worley’s “Great Blue Heron” stands in front of the library on Gaston Street. •Lincoln Stone’s “Flight School of Trout” sits on the south side of the library on S. Broad Street. •Christine Kosiba’s “Wild Turkey” can be found on the front lawn of First Citizen’s Bank. •Richard Merrill and Chris Worley created the deer that sits at South Broad Park. (Continued on pg 78)

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bREvaRD ScUlpTURE pRoJEcT •Aaron Alderman’s “Elk” stands at the intersection of Broad and Main streets in front of the courthouse.

•Chris Worley’s “Cougar” prowls at the back of First Citizen’s Bank on Caldwell Street.

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•Chris Worley made the “Golden Eagle” that sits on the front lawn of the Transylvania Community Arts Council on South Caldwell Street.

•Aaron Alderman’s “Horses” also “graze” on the arts council’s lawn. •Ann Dergara’s “Raccoons” play on a rock in front of the Hollingsworth Building’s parking lot on East Main Street. •Richard Merrill and Chris Worley’s “Red Wolf” is next to the courthouse gazebo on East Main Street. •Christine Kosiba’s “Chipmunks” can be seen playing in a planter at 55 East Main Street. • Aaron Alderman’s “Cows” graze on the Brevard Lumber Yard property on Railroad Avenue. For more information, go to brevardsculp ture.org.

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bREvaRD MUSIc cEnTER The Brevard Music Center opens its 2013 season Friday, June 21. The season features seven weeks of classical masterworks, including Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, Stravinsky’s “Firebird,” and Beethoven’s beloved Fifth Symphony. The summer festival also includes a lineup of guest artists, ranging from rising stars of the classical world, such as pianist Ji-Yong and violinist Bella Hristova, to two of today’s most celebrated soloists — pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and violinist Joshua Bell. The 2013 season features more than 80 performances, including 18 different orchestra programs, four opera productions, wind ensemble, chamber music, new music, recitals and more. The season closes Sunday, Aug. 4, with BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart conducting the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Holst’s orchestral favorite “The Planets” and Elgar’s Cello Concerto with soloist Johannes Moser. Orchestra In addition to Lockhart, who will conduct

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five concerts during the season, conductors will include BMC principal guest conductor JoAnn Falletta, who conducts programs June 21 and 23; the legendary Swiss conductor Matthias Bamert; Jeff Tyzik, principal Pops conductor of the

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Rochester Philharmonic and Seattle Symphony Orchestra; Grant Llewellyn, music director of the North Carolina Symphony; and BMC resident conductor Ken Lam. Orchestral repertoire includes Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade,” Saint-Saens’s Piano Concerto No. 5, Tchaikovsky’s Symphonies Nos. 5 and 6, Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1, Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony. Other guest soloists appearing this season include Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, classical guitar virtuoso Celil Refik Kaya performing Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranuez,” and rising star pianist Conrad Tao making his Brevard debut with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. All of the orchestra programs occur in BMC’s open-sided Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Opera In 2013, BMC will stage four operas at the Porter Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Brevard College. Three mainstage opera productions will be presented in the Scott Concert

Hall: Franz Lehár’s “The Merry Widow,” Peter Brook’s “The Tragedy of Carmen,” and Giuseppe Verdi’s “Falstaff.” New for the 2013 festival, BMC will introduce “Opera in a Box.” Each summer, a composer and librettist will bring their work-in-progress to the music center, and BMC opera students will help them achieve their artistic vision. Sections of the opera will be staged and performed in the Morrison Playhouse black box theater at the Porter Center. The new work (Continued on pg. 82)

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bREvaRD MUSIc cEnTER (conTInUED) will be narrated by the creators and the stage director, guiding the audience through a one-of-akind glimpse into the creative process of developing a new work. This season, composer Michael Ching has been chosen to present his new work, “Speed Dating Tonight!” created in partnership with BMC director of opera Dean Anthony. Chamber Music And Recitals BMC will present 11 chamber music concerts in the Scott Concert Hall at the Porter Center and in Searcy Hall on the music center campus. Chamber performances feature the music center’s artist faculty and visiting guest artists collaborating on works ranging from Baroque to modern. Other Concerts The 2013 season will include a number of concerts appealing to a range of tastes. The annual Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops concert is a beloved Brevard tradition, and begins at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Maestro Kraig Alan Williams will lead the Brevard Symphonic Winds, joined by the Brevard Community Band,

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in marches, patriotic songs, and other favorites, finishing up with the “1812 Overture,” complete with live cannon. Saturday, June 22, BMC will present The Ultimate Doo-Wop show featuring performances of doo-wop favorites from the 1950s and ‘60s. Saturday, July 27, conductor and virtuoso trumpeter Jeff Tyzik returns to the Music Center to lead the Brevard Sinfonia in an evening of music from the movies. Film buffs and music lovers alike will enjoy hearing the themes from their favorite films such as “Superman,” “Casablanca,” and “Star Wars” performed live on stage. Additional concerts are still being added to the 2013 schedule. Check brevardmusic.org for the most up-to-date listing of performances. Free Events In its 2013 season, the Brevard Music Center offers more than 30 free events to the community. These include concerts by the Brevard Symphonic Winds, opera scenes, student piano recitals, new music concerts, student chamber concerts and recitals, and other special events.

Pre-Concert Events The Brevard Music Center offers pre-concert events free to ticketholders for all of its weekend performances. For each opera performance and for each performance of the Brevard Music Center Orchestra, BMC offers an informal talk one hour before curtain. Conducted by a member of the artist faculty, these talks provide additional insights into the history and significance of works being performed, unique production aspects, and other information specific to each performance.

Ticketholders for concerts of the Brevard Sinfonia and the Brevard Concert Orchestra may attend special pre-concert performances featuring BMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students and artist faculty. Programs will feature solo and chamber music and will occur in Thomas Hall one hour before the orchestra curtain time. Tickets For more information on 2013 subscription packages and concert information, visit brevard music.org.

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fESTIvalS Downtown Brevard again hosts two festivals this summer: the Ninth Annual White Squirrel Festival and the Fourth of July Celebration. White Squirrel Festival The White Squirrel Festival will be held May 26-27 and is highlighted by two days of music. The 14 free, live concerts over the two days include Saturday headliner Firecracker Jazz Band, and Sunday headliner the Jeff Sipe Group. Other musical acts scheduled include Fifth House, Chatham County Line, Dave Desmelik, Davidson River Taiko, Jon Stickley Trio, Julie Lee, Jason DeCristofaro Sextet, Nikki Talley, Serious Clark, The Fox Fire and Naren. Before downtown reverberates with music, at 8 a.m. on May 26 runners will pound the ground in the Fifth Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race. For more information on the race, go to the Brevard Rotary’s website, www.brevardrotary.org. At 9 a.m. on May 26, the Firth Annual Memorial Day Parade, which is organized by the American Legion and VFW, is a crowd-pleasing event. This is followed by a “Presentation of the Wreath” ceremony at the county War Memorial in front of the courthouse. As well as the music, the two-day festival will feature lots of food; a chance to meet “Pisgah Pete,” a real white squirrel; the entries in the

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squirrel feeder and photo contests; a white squirrel exhibit at the heritage museum and white squirrel tours. Another event that has become a festival favorite is the Squirrel Box Derby races down Jailhouse Hill (North Broad Street). Races on both days will begin at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call the Heart of Brevard at (828) 884-3278 or go to www.whitesquir relfestival.com. Fourth of July Celebration The Independent spirit will again be on display in downtown Brevard on July 4. Traditional activities include: 5K/10K Firecracker Run, a Fine Arts & Craft Showcase, a Classic Automobile Show, day-long musical entertainment, Kids’ Bicycle Parade, inflatables, the Bagwell Memorial Flag Raising and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Entertainers this year include Pyramid Brass, Deano and the Dreamers, Lynn Goldsmith, Step Child, Mountain Marionettes, and the Sylvan Square Dancers. No July 4th would be complete without a spectacular fireworks show. This Transylvania County tradition will celebrate its 20th anniversary on the Brevard College grounds. For more information, call (828) 884-3278 or go to www.brevardnc.org.

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May calEnDaR of EvEnTS May 24 •Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org for more information. •Fused Glass Class (adults only), Create your own free-form platter, Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 3-5p.m. Registration required. Call (828)885-8457 or go to glassfeather.com. •Music @ Sunset Outdoor Concert – Jeff Sipe Trio, 7:30 p.m., library amphitheater. May 25 •White Squirrel Festival in downtown Brevard. All-day events, including music and other attractions. •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Shuttle Tours. Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117. •The Transylvania Heritage Museum on West Main Street in Brevard is offering a guided walking tour. Call (828) 884-2347 for more information and to make a reservation. •“A River Runs Through It” exhibit begins today at the Transylvania Heritage Museum on West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 884-2347 or go to transylvaniaheritage.org. •Family Clay: Father’s Day Gifts, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m., Create a pottery gift for dad. $40, registration required. Call (828) 8845771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Bring your dog to the Transylvania Farmers Market and celebrate the White Squirrel Festival. Prizes for the dog dressed most like a squirrel, music and fun for kids and adults. Market is open 8 a.m. to noon. May 26 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Shuttle Tours. Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117.

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•White Squirrel Festival in downtown Brevard. All-day events, including music and other attractions. May 28 •Fly Fishing: On the Water at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. 9 a.m. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. May 29 •Summer Reading Program sign up begins at the library, ages 3 and up. Earn prizes for reading over the summer. •Music @ Sunset Outdoor Concert – Wilhelm Brothers, 7:30 p.m. at library amphitheater. In case of rain, this concert will be moved to July 5. June 1 •Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. • Fossil Dig @ the library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all ages. •Raising Trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 8774423. •Family Clay: Coil Pot Creations, CarwileDodson Studio, 9-11 a.m., Make pottery using snake-like coils! $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. June 4 •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). June 5 •Red Herring Puppets, 3 p.m. in the library Rogow Room, ages 5 and up. June 6 •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity

JUnE calEnDaR of EvEnTS Club, 10:30-noon. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130. •Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake War” by the Brevard Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. June 7 •Book discussion at College Walk, 10:30 a.m. Call (828) 884-3151. •Learn how to catch trout and then cook them at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake War” by the Brevard Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. •Music @ Sunset Outdoor Concert, Adron, 7:30 p.m. at library amphitheater. June 8 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117. •Fly Fishing: Casting for Beginners at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. 10 a.m.3 p.m. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. • National Get Outdoors Day at the Cradle of Forestry. Free event. Call (828) 877-3130. •The Transylvania Heritage Museum on West Main Street in Brevard is offering a guided walking tour. Call 884-2347 for more information and to make a reservation. •Family Clay: Masks, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m., Make fanciful mask wall decorations. $40, registration required. Call 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake War” by the Brevard Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. June 9 •The Brevard Community Band will present a

concert at 3 p.m. at the Brevard Music Center’s Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. For more information, go to brevardcommunityband.org or call (828) 885-5456. •The Mountains of Asheville Flute Ensemble will be in concert at Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (828) 884-2645. •Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake War” by the Brevard Little Theatre at 3 p.m. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. June 10 •Theater day camp for ages 3-7 at Brevard Little Theatre, noon-3 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Computer animation classes at the library, June 10-14 (week-long session; registration required), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ages 10-12. Call (828) 884-3151. June 11 •BB Gun Shooting Range at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 15. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Theater day camp for ages 3-7 at Brevard Little Theatre, noon-3 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). June 12 •Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Theater day camp for ages 3-7 at Brevard Little Theatre, noon-3 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Introduction to Fly Fishing: Lake Fishing. Ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 8774423. •The Balloon Lady, comedy and balloon art show at 3 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and up. Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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JUnE calEnDaR of EvEnTS June 12 •Balloon sculpture workshop for Tweens & Teens (registration required) at 4:30 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 11 and up. Call (828) 884-3151. June 13 •Learn Archery at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to adult. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130. •Theater day camp for ages 3-7 at Brevard Little Theatre, noon-3 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Fused Glass Class (ages 10 and above), create your own 9-inch bowl at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 3-5 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 885-8457 or go to glassfeather.com. •Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake War” by the Brevard Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. June 14 •The Transylvania County Handcrafters’ Guild will host a craft show from 9-5 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge hall on East Main Street in Brevard. •Learn about salamanders at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to adult. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Theater day camp for ages 3-7 at Brevard Little Theatre, noon-3 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake War” by the Brevard Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. •Music @ Sunset Outdoor Concert – River Whyless — at 7:30 p.m. at the library’s amphitheater. June 15 •The Transylvania County Handcrafters’ Guild will host a craft show from 9-5 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge hall on East Main Street in Brevard. •Family Flying Fishing Day at Lake Imaging, 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 8 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

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•Cradle of Forestry’s Twilight Firefly Tour, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130. •Family Clay: Pinch Pot Possibilities, CarwileDodson Studio, 9-11 a.m., Make whistles, piggy banks, and more using the pinch pot method. $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake War” by the Brevard Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. •Thoughtful Photography – Creating Compositions with Feeling, with Rob Travis at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $45. For more information, call (828) 885-8457. June 16 •Performances of “The Red Velvet Cake War” by the Brevard Little Theatre at 3 p.m. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. June 17 •TC Kids Book Club (registration required) from 4 until 5 p.m. in the library’s Freeman Storytime Room. Call (828) 884-3151. •Look Up to the Stars — Family Astronomy Program — at 7 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, all ages. June 18 •Bag Lunch Arts at the library, noon at the library. •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). June 19 •Flow Circus — Comedy and Juggling Show at 3 p.m. in library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and up.

JUnE calEnDaR of EvEnTS •Tween & Teen Juggling Workshop at 4:30 p.m. in the library, ages 10 and up (registration required). Call (828) 884-3151. June 20 •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 8773130. June 21 •Outdoor photography for the beginner at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 14 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Opening night at Brevard Music Center, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Music @ Sunset Outdoor Concert — This Mountain — at 7:30 p.m. at the library’s amphitheater. June 21-23 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Weekend Adventure. Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117. June 22 •Close up outdoor photography at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 14 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Gone fishing at Lake Dense in DuPont. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Cradle of Forestry’s Bug Day. Call (828) 8773130. •Family Clay: Fairy Houses & Critter Cottages, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m., Make homes for tiny outside creatures. $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •SUMMERFEST at the Transylvania Farmers Market — 8 a.m. to noon. Morning Market with

vendors, live music, and fun for kids and adults, plus an evening Market from 6-10 p.m., with food, live music, and more. Market located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. •AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College. June 23 •Sounds of Spain at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •AAUW Book Sale, Noon-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College. June 24 •Chamber Music at Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College. June 25 •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. •Open Class with Norman Krieger, 7:30 p.m. at Searcy Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). •AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College. June 26 •Student Piano Recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Night of Quintets at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Charlie Hope Music & Movement for Kids, 3 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 2 to 8. •Teen Hooping Night (registration required). Learn the art and skill of Hula Hooping from a professional in the library’s Rogow Room, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ages 12 and up. Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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JUnE calEnDaR of EvEnTS June 26 •AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College. Half-price day. June 27 •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130. •TNT Book Club (registration required) at 4 p.m. in the library’s Connestee Conference Room, ages 11 to 14. Call (828) 884-3151. •AAUW Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boshamer Gym, Brevard College. Fill a box for $5. June 28 •Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 8774423. •Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org for more information. •Yakushev plays Rachmaninoff at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Music @ Sunset Outdoor Concert — Fayssoux McLean — at 7:30 p.m. at the library’s amphitheater. June 29 •Be Bear Aware at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, all ages. Register by calling (828) 8774423. •Joshua Bell plays Mendelssohn at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Family Clay: Super Slabs, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Create trays, plaques and more using slabs. $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in

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Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. •Better Macro Photography – Flowers become Mountains! with Rob Travis at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $55. For more information, call (828) 885-8457. June 30 •The Northwest Boychoir of Seattle, Wash., will be in concert at Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (828) 884-2645. •Opera’s Greatest Hits at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 1 •Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 2 •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. •Open Class with Joel Smirnoff at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). July 3 •Student Piano Recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •“The Merry Widow” at The Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Bright Star Children’s Theater presents “Greece Lightning” at 3 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and up. July 4 •Fourth of July celebration in downtown Brevard, featuring art, music, car show and many other events. •The Brevard Community Band will join the Brevard Music Center’s Brevard Symphonic Winds for a concert at 2 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl

JUly calEnDaR of EvEnTS Auditorium. Tickets are available through the Brevard Music Center Box office at (828) 862-2105. •Old Fashioned Melodrama at Brevard Little Theatre at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free event. Call (828) 883-2029 for more information. •Transylvania County Humane Society Annual Pet Show at Silvermont on East Main Street in Brevard. Registration: 9 a.m. Show: 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (828) 884-6577. July 5 •Book discussion at College Walk, 10:30 a.m. Call (828) 884-3151. •Raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 8774423. •“The Enchantment” by the Brevard Little Theatre Youth Troupe. Call (828) 883-2029 or 884-2587 for more information. •Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Women’s introduction to fly fishing at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center. Ages 12 and up. 9 a.m.3 p.m. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •“The Merry Widow” at The Porter Center, 2 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Llewellyn conducts Tchaikovsky at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 6 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117. •“The Enchantment” by the Brevard Little Theatre Youth Troupe. Call (828) 883-2029 or 884-2587 for more information. •Kid’s introduction to archery at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center. Ages 8 -16. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Program of Song at Brevard Music Center, 11 a.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

•“The Merry Widow at The Porter Center, 2 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •La Mer at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.. •Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. July 7 •Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series, 4-5:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130. •“The Enchantment” by the Brevard Little Theatre Youth Troupe. Call (828) 883-2029 or 884-2587 for more information. •Sibelius Symphony No.1 at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 8 •Theater day camp for ages 7-18 at Brevard Little Theatre, 1-5 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Brevard Music Center at the library, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

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JUly calEnDaR of EvEnTS July 8 •Chamber music at The Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 9 •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. •Theater day camp for ages 7-18 at Brevard Little Theatre, 1-5 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Just Brass at the Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). July 10 •Raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 8774423. •Theater day camp for ages 7-18 at Brevard Little Theatre, 1-5 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Student Piano Recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Chamber music at The Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Steve Blunt — music for kids — at 3 p.m. at the library’s Rogow Room, all ages. July 11 •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130. •Theater day camp for ages 7-18 at Brevard Little Theatre, 1-5 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •Open Class with Capitol Quartet at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Fused Glass Class (adults only), create your own rectangular tray at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 3-5 p.m. Registration required. Call (828)

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885-8457 or go to glassfeather.com. July 12 •Theater day camp for ages 7-18 at Brevard Little Theatre, 1-5 p.m. Call (828) 883-2029 or email sonisilver@yahoo.com for more information. •New music at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •“Piccolo Opera” at The Porter Center, 4:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Thibaudet plays Saint-Saens at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 12-14 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Weekend Adventure. Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117. July 13 •Introduction to Fly Fishing. Ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Winged Creatures of the Night Twilight Tour, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Cradle of Forestry. Call (828) 877-3130. •The Transylvania Heritage Museum on West Main Street in Brevard is offering a guided walking tour. Call 884-2347 for more information and to make a reservation. •Swingsational at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Family Clay: For the birds, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Create bird feeders, houses and more. $40, registration required. Call (828) 8845771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. • Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. • Better Landscapes – Images that Sing! with

JUly calEnDaR of EvEnTS Rob Travis at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $45. For more information, call (828) 885-8457. July 14 •Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series, 4-5:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130. •Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition Finals at Brevard Music Center, 7 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 15 •TC Kids Book Club, 4 p.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151. •Brevard Music Center at the library, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Felix Wang in Recital at the Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 16 •Bag Lunch Arts at the library, noon at the library. Call (828) 884-3151. •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. •Brevard Symphonic Winds at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). July 17 •Student Piano Recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. Susanna and Timmy Abell — music & puppetry — at 3 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and up. July 18 •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130. •“La Tragedie de Carmen” at The Porter Cen-

ter, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Teen Cupcake Wars (registration required) at 2 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 13-17. Call (828) 884-3151. July 19 •Outdoor photography for the beginner at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 14 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •“La Tragedie de Carmen” at The Porter Center, 2 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Also Sprach Zarathustra at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 20 •Raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 8774423. •Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •“La Tragedie de Carmen” at The Porter Center, 2 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Beethoven’s 5th at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Family Clay: Animal sculptures, CarwileDodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Create clay animals. $40, registration required. Call 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •A Local Food Fest at the Transylvania Farmers Market. Food, demonstrations, live music, and more from 8 a.m. until noon. Located off East Main Street, corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. July 21 •Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series, 4-5:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130. Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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JUly calEnDaR of EvEnTS July 21 •Firebird at Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 22 •Brevard Music Center at the library, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Bill Preucil and Friends at The Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Computer animation classes at the library, July 22-26 (week-long session; registration required), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ages 10-12. Call (828) 884-3151. July 23 • Fly Fishing: Casting for Beginners at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. 10 a.m.3 p.m. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. •New music at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). July 24 •Student Piano Recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •The Six Brandenburg Concerti at The Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Obakunle Akinlana presents African Storytelling at 3 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and up. July 25 •BB Gun Shooting Range at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to 15. Register by calling

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(828) 877-4423. •TNT Book Club, 4 p.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151. •Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130. •Brevard Symphonic Winds at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 26 •Introduction to Fly Fishing: Lake Fishing. Ages 12 and up. Register by calling (828) 8774423. •Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org for more information. •Speed Dating Tonight! at The Porter Center, 2 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Scheherazade at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 27 •Gone fishing at Lake Dense in DuPont. Ages 6-12. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Stream Investigation at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 to adult. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Train History Day at the Cradle of Forestry. Call (828) 877-3130. •Program of Song at Brevard Music Center, 11 a.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Speed Dating Tonight! at The Porter Center, 2 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Symphonic Pops: A Night at the Movies, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Family Clay: All Things Harry Potter, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Make wands, owls and magical creatures. $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, Car-

JUly/aUGUST calEnDaR of EvEnTS wile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. •Better Macro Photography – Flowers become Mountains! with Rob Travis at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $55. For more information, call (828) 885-8457. July 28 •Cradle of Forestry’s Songcatchers Music Series, 4-5:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130. •Soloists of Tomorrow at the Brevard Music Center, 3 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Brevard Music Center Piano Competition Finals at The Porter Center, 7 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 29 •Brevard Music Center at the library, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Chamber music of Johannes Brahms at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. July 30 •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. •Supersonic at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, Music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 6 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 6 years old). July 31 •Student Piano Recital at Brevard Music Center, 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Chamber music at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

•Hobey Ford Puppetry — World Tales — at 3 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and up. •BIG BANG BOOM — rock for kids — at 7 p.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, all ages. Aug. 1 •Growing Up Wild at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center. An early childhood program. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Learn about amphibians at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center. Ages 4-7. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Learn about salamanders at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center. Ages 8-13. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •“Falstaff” at The Porter Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. Aug. 2 •Book discussion at College Walk, 10:30 a.m. Call (828) 884-3151. •“Piccolo Opera” at The Porter Center, 4:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Lockhart conducts Tchaikovsky at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. Aug. 2-4 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Weekend Adventure. Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117. Aug. 3 •Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party at the Cradle of Forestry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.. Call (828) 877-3130. •Brevard Symphonic Winds at Brevard Music Center, 10 a.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •“Falstaff” at The Porter Center, 2 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. •Walton and Ravel at Brevard Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org. Summertime in Transylvania county, 2013

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aUGUST calEnDaR of EvEnTS Aug. 3 •Family Clay: Garden Art, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 9-11 a.m., Create something beautiful for the yard. $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Hand Building, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Storytime & craft at 11 a.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and under. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. Aug. 4 •Brevard Music Center season finale: Lockhart and Moser, 3 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org. Aug. 6 •Old Time Street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. Aug. 8 •Fused Glass Class (adults only), create your own garden panel at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 3-5 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 8858457 or go to glassfeather.com. •5th Annual Broadway Cabaret by the Brevard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. Aug. 9 •The Transylvania County Handcrafters’ Guild will host a craft show from 9-5 p.m. under the big tent at Brevard College. •5th Annual Broadway Cabaret by the Brevard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. Aug. 10 •The Transylvania County Handcrafters’ Guild will host a craft show from 9-5 p.m. under the big tent at Brevard College. •Learn Archery at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 8 to adult. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Gone fishing at Lake Dense in DuPont. Ages 6-12. Register by calling (828) 877-4423.

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•The Transylvania Heritage Museum on West Main Street in Brevard is offering a guided walking tour. Call (828) 884-2347 for more information and to make a reservation. •Family Clay: Whistles and Rattles, CarwileDodson Studio, 9-11 a.m. Make musical instruments of clay. $40, registration required. Call 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •Try Pottery for Adults: Wheel Throwing, Carwile-Dodson Studio, 6-8 p.m., $40, registration required. Call (828) 884-5771 or go to muddabbers.com. •5th Annual Broadway Cabaret by the Brevard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. •Thoughtful Photography – Creating Compositions with Feeling, with Rob Travis at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $45. For more information, call (828) 885-8457. Aug. 11 •The Brevard Community Band will present a concert at 3 p.m. at Brevard College’s Porter Center. For more information, go to brevardcommunityband.org or call (828) 885-5456. •5th Annual Broadway Cabaret by the Brevard Little Theatre. Call (828) 884-2587 for reservations. Aug. 13 •Learn about amphibians at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center. Ages 4-7 Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Learn about salamanders at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center. Ages 8-13 Register by calling (828) 877-4423. Aug. 15 •Fused Glass Class (adults only), create your own 12-inch serving platter at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 3-5 p.m. Registration required. Call (828) 885-8457 or go to glassfeather.com. Aug. 17 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour.

aUGUST calEnDaR of EvEnTS Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117. •Outdoor photography for the beginner at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 14 and up. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Storytime & craft at 11 a.m. in the library’s Rogow Room, ages 5 and under. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. Aug. 20 •Bag Lunch Arts Program at the library’s Rogow Room, noon. Aug. 22 •TNT Book Club, 4 p.m. at the library. Call (828) 884-3151. •Arts at the library, noon at the library. Call (828) 884-3151. Aug. 23 •Fly Fishing: Casting for Beginners Level II at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org for more information. Aug. 24 •Learn about amphibians at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center. Ages 4-7 Register by calling (828) 877-4423. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon. •Better Landscapes – Images that Sing! with Rob Travis at Glass Feather Studio Gallery, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $45. For more information, call (828) 885-8457. Aug. 31 •Hunger Games Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided shuttle tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Call (949) 610-5570 or (828) 553-7117. •Fly-Tying for the beginner at Pisgah Wildlife Education Center, ages 12 and up. Register by call-

ing (828) 877-4423. •“Founders’ Day Fair” at the Transylvania Heritage Museum on West Main Street in Brevard. Call 884-2347 or go to transylvaniaheritage.org. •Transylvania Farmers Market, located off East Main St., corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

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STay InfoRMED There are several ways to stay informed about what’s going on in Transylvania County. •Local news and happenings are featured in The Transylvania Times, which comes out on Mondays and Thursdays. The newspaper office is located on North Broad Street in downtown Brevard. For more information, call (828) 8838156 or go to transylvaniatimes.com. •WSQL Radio operates at 1240 AM and broadcasts from its shop-front location on West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) 877-5252 for more information.

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•The Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is located at 175 E. Main St. in Brevard. For more information, call (828) 883-3700 or go to brevardncchamber.org. •To find out more about downtown Brevard, contact the Heart of Brevard at (828) 884-4209 or go to brevardnc.org. •To learn more about Transylvania County government, go to transylvaniacounty.org. •To learn more about the city of Brevard, go to cityofbrevard.com.