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In the heart of Historic Waynesville
98 N. Main Street, Waynesville NC 28786
(828) 456-1940
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-5:30
Sunday 1:00-4:00 (seasonal)
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Dancing with Nature
April 2019 Issue 4 Vol 9
News, Life, and the Art Culture in the Smoky Mountains
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It’s an Easter tradition …. we, our little three-generation herd, camp, tent camp, with the luxury of an air mattress, evolving from childhood memories of Easter sunrise breakfasts in the woods. This year was no exception.
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As younger parents, John and I took our children camping and now they embrace the experience with their families.
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Despite its not so glamorous times with leaking tents, mosquitoes, frigid temps and relentless rain, we still do it because rainbows, cousin time, camp food and trail time make it worth the effort. “No matter how wet and cold you are, you’re always warm and dry on the inside.”
Woodsman’s Adage
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On the heels of our Easter, woodland experience came Earth Day. With my writing, my thoughts are that as stewards of the earth it is not only our responsibility to preserve this amazing Earth but to share it with children, our grandchildren, as they will inherit the bad with the good.
“The care of the rivers is not a question of rivers, but of the human heart.”
Tanaka Shozo
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May is traditionally “Mother’s month”. Mama, Aunt, Neighbor, Caretaker, Mother Earth to be respected and celebrated. My mother was MANY things but one thing she gave to me was love for nature ….. the woods, ferns, mosses, mountains, the earthiness of it all. She was my Mother Earth. She was my daughter’s Fairy Garden tender before the rest of the world found out, but now that enchantment is sought in mossy knolls by my granddaughters.
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May is going to bring a couple of great events in the gallery. Make sure you check those out below. And while you are downtown, you may see some new faces on the block. Logan’s Home Décor and Gifts has opened; The Southern Loft along with Three: Twenty-three Custom Creations has signage on the windows; and with Sunburst Trout leaving, a new business is already in the queue.
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder … he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”
Rachel Carson
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May you walk in beauty …… and share it with a little person
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Carrie
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Stroll the galleries from 6-9pm every First Friday May - December 2019!
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Presenting watercolor artist
Megan Richard
for the 2019 premiere of
Art After Dark
Friday evening, May 3rd, 6-9PM. Megan’s paintings depict ethereal mountain vistas, intimate woodland landscapes, sunlit bays, lakes and streams, whimsical songs birds and forest flora. Friday evening, as you stroll through the gallery’s 140+ primarily regional artists, enjoy piano music by Judy Phillips and delight in the savory hors d'oeuvres
View more of Megan's work in the gallery or on our site
here
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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST:
Marian Hobbie
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Marian Hobbie is a third generation Coloradoan, born in Denver. She has lived in Maggie Valley for six years, where she continues to cherish the beauty of nature.
Thirty years ago, Marian began her own unique style of self-taught textile painting, then expanded to tole painting and landscapes in oil. In the late 70s after visiting The Bahamas she was drawn to watercolors to depict the azure blue waters, brightly colored houses and pastel flowers. Her delicate painting style is equally suited to represent the beautiful Smoky Mountains.
Though mainly self-taught, she has taken workshops with various nationally known artists. Her work is on display in galleries and private collections in Colorado, The Bahamas, Florida, Arizona and North Carolina.
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Check out the
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
's list of exciting events
here!
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More Haywood County Arts Council Events can be found
here.
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Trunk Show: LeGrande Jewelry by Kristie Macgregor
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Friday, May 10th 12:30-6pm
Just in time for Mother's Day ...
Don't miss our first ever Trunk Show featuring Kristie Macgregor, owner/designer of LeGrande Jewelry. Bring a friend and enjoy refreshments, giveaways and more!
Join us in the gallery on Friday, May 10th from 12:30 - 6:00 pm to meet Kristie and see her large collection of beautiful jewelry. Check out our Facebook event page
here.
This will be the first in a series of "pop up" shows that we will be hosting this year. Stay tuned!
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Art After Dark
Terri Johansson
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Join us in the gallery Friday, June 7th 6-9 pm to meet Terri and see her incredible work.
Check out Terri's work on our site
here.
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Richard Baker, Balsam Ridge Gallery,
invites all artists and art lovers to gather for an "Artists Breakfast" every second Saturday of the month!
Facebook event page:
here
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87th Annual Ramp Festival at the American Legion
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Sunday, May 5th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
An afternoon celebration featuring live music, clogging, the festival highlights ramps. Ramps are a native wild onion, harvested in the spring from the mountainsides, that can be eaten raw or cooked. A true culinary delicacy celebrated for its pungent aroma and the bold flavor it brings to food.
Information for the Fines Creek Community Ramp Dinner can be found
here.
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The Whole Bloomin' Thing Spring Festival in Historic Frog Level
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Saturday, May 11th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Beautiful flowering baskets, vegetable and herbs, berry bushes, potted plants, trees, perennials, with an assortment of color, size and variations.
Fresh local produce & organic beef. Local Food Vendors from turkey legs, hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, fresh ice cream, kettle corn, fresh squeezed lemonade, and much much more.
Local artists will feature a wide range of nature-inspired gifts and handicrafts from baskets to beads, soap to stemware, bags to birdhouses, wreaths, jewelry, planters, wooden, clay, and metal art work, and dozens of original decorative creations. Live entertainment throughout the day will be provided by local artists.
More information on The Whole Bloomin' Thing can be found
here.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Spring Rockin' Block Party in Downtown Waynesville
Saturday, May 25th 7-10pm
Bring your lawn chairs and your dancing shoes!
Stay tuned for more details
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98 N. Main Street
Waynesville, NC 28786
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