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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
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Dancing with Nature
September 2022 Issue 7 Vol 12
News, Life, and the Art Culture in the Smoky Mountains
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We are enjoying a taste of pre-fall these days. Falling temps, touches of red and orange on the trees, Tuscola High School football flags flying, and apples everywhere. October will be filled with festivals and events to attract all flavors of people. If I could give you a true, leaf-turning schedule, as I tell people in the gallery that inquire, “I would be a very rich person.” My wisdom stops with, they will change at some point, there will be color, and the leaves will fall off the trees, hopefully not too early. We all wish for a blaze of glory, and I hope that you are here to see it. |
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What was the best job/career you ever had? Mine, without a doubt, was teaching group aerobics. This was in another life while living in Marianna, FL. I owned a business ~ “Fitness in Motion” for which I choreographed various classes and taught innumerable times a week. This was back in the days of Jackie Sorenson, Richard Simmons, Jane Fonda, and the movie “Perfect” with Jamie Lee Curtis, from all of which I gathered inspiration. It was the music of the 80s, which to this day is the best, and America was inspired to get fit. With the sounds of Whitney, Donna, and Lionel the room was filled with incredible energy creating a euphoric atmosphere. Donning leg warmers and a rainbow of colored leotards and tights we went for the burn, jumped and shouted, and embraced the camaraderie. As their leader, I was in my element, and I thought that I would teach forever, but the industry changed and I did not. To this day, if a memorable song comes on the radio, I can rebirth some of the choreography, and my children mimic my instruction calling for flick kicks, grapevines, and creative jumping jacks. I owe a large amount of the inspiration to Sybil Andreason, Jazzercise instructor extraordinaire, who, due to an unfortunate situation, I substitute taught for her, giving me the confidence to follow a path of fitness. She passed away recently, and I never properly thanked her. I do regret that. So, a lesson to all, you never know how much time there is to say thank you. Choreographing and teaching was my art. Everyone has some form of art in them, there are just different ways of expressing it. I hope that your best job/career brought you as much joy as mine did me.
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The leaves are doing some changing but there is not a lot of change in storefronts downtown. The jackhammers are doing their thing next door at Kilwins-to-be, along with some apartment construction work upstairs. Our restaurants seem to be thriving as they search for help. The only restaurant in the queue, that I know of, is Popeye’s Fried Chicken going up across the street from Chick-fil-a, which sits catty-cornered to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Now that is a hen yard! Main Street has had a much-needed repaving job which created quite a stir but gives a much better first impression as visitors enter our sweet town.
There is an upcoming event list in the following. Check it out and mark your calendar because Haywood County is about to celebrate fall in a grand way. Wishing you the jubilation that fall brings.
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May You Walk in Beauty ~ Carrie
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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST:
Deb Sholly
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As a child, Deb’s mother had a series of books on artists. When Deb realized at age 7 that she shared a birthday with Vincent Van Gogh, she decided that she must be destined to be an artist. However, it took a bit of time.
Deb has lived in 13 states across America, and throughout her extensive travels, she takes her watercolors and her sketchbook, whether it be to Maine, Ireland, or Italy. Some of her favorite moments have been sitting in a vineyard in Tuscany with her sketchbook and paints, soaking up the incredible air and light of Tuscany. Growing up in a National Park Service family, and with careers with the USDA Forest Service and as a Professional River Guide on the Colorado River, Deb has enjoyed a lifetime love of nature’s beauty that comes through in her transparent watercolors. She began her watercolor journey upon retirement, through books and taking classes and workshops.
Deb loves nothing more than being outdoors to paint Plein Aire, to better feel her connection to the land and the ever-changing moody skies of the Smokies. She has finally found her home, and you may see her painting along the Blue Ridge Parkway or along a country road.
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Stroll the galleries from 6-9 pm
every first Friday, May - December 2022
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Jack Stern
October Featured Artist
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Jack Stern lives and works in Jackson County in the mountains of North Carolina where his interests lie in capturing the natural beauty of his rural surroundings in oils, watercolors, and acrylics.
Originally from Colorado, Jack recalls
“My Grandmother, Ruth Stern, started me with oil painting when I was fourteen years old.” That same year Jack undertook classes with the skilled William Steinbach, in San Diego, California.
Other than studying with Steinbach, Jack is primarily self-taught, learning extensively from painting experiences with other painters on location. These location-painting jaunts took him throughout the western states as well as Massachusetts, Alberta, British Columbia, Mexico, and North Carolina. Often these trips were in the backcountry on burros and alone for up to twenty-four days at a time. As in his youth, he built an understanding of the variety and beauty of the vast landscapes and seascapes that he came in contact with.
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**PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES AND EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CHANGES IN COVID GUIDANCE. PLEASE CHECK WITH US BEFORE TRAVELING. WE WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED** |
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HART Presents:
Assassins
Weekends September 30 - October 23rd
tap the image for more info
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Annual Cold Mountain Corn Maze |
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Skipper Russell's annual autumn celebration offers everything from a maze whose theme changes yearly to old-fashioned hayrides, campfires, a pumpkin patch, a corn box, and a mini-maze for the little explorers. The maze is the perfect fall outing for the entire family because the fun doesn’t just stop at the maze itself. If you have a few brave souls in your party, stick around after the sun goes down because that is when the goblins and ghouls come out of the mountains and head for the haunted corn maze!
The cost is $12, and that includes a hay ride. We have group rates and season passes available. A concession stand is available with delicious snacks and drinks. Bonfires are built each night.
They will be open starting September 23rd Friday from 4-9, Saturday and Sunday from 1-9, In October Wed, Thur. and Friday 4-9, and Saturday and Sunday 1-9
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The Haywood County Studio Tour is a two-day self-guided tour where hundreds of visitors are invited into artists’ studios to meet the artist, view demonstrations, and buy art. Studios are sprinkled throughout all of Haywood County bringing visitors to diverse locales both urban and rural.
The Haywood County Studio Tour starts at Canton’s Sorrells Park. Guests can pick up a brochure, grab a bite to eat, enjoy local music, visit with participating artists, enter to win prizes, and help paint a mural to benefit Haywood’s two high school art programs. 2022 marks the 100-year anniversary of football in Haywood County.
Celebrate with us by painting run-through banners for your favorite team. The banners will be used at the PHS & THS rivalry game! The murals will benefit PHS & THS art programs.
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Final Downtown Street Dance of 2022
Friday, September 30th
6:30-9 pm
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2022 Elk Fest
Friday, September 30th - Saturday, October 1st
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
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39th Church Street Art & Craft Show
Saturday, October 8th
10-5 pm
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Held during the height of the color season in the Great Smoky Mountains, the Church Street Art & Craft Show attracts more than 20,000 visitors. Over 125 artists, crafters, and food vendors from throughout the southeast will line Waynesville's Historic Main Street to help celebrate the festival. |
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35th Annual Apple Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 15th
10-5 pm
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Join us in beautiful downtown Waynesville on October 15, 2022, at the Annual Apple Harvest Festival.
The streets of downtown Waynesville, NC are filled with almost 200 arts and crafts booths, food concessions, music, cloggers, and more. Local apple growers set up on the street to sell delicious mountain-grown apples of a vast variety. In addition, many vendors offer apple cider, cake, pies, and other delectable apple goodies!
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Merchants of Main Street and friends will again host "Treats on the Street."
This family-friendly event takes place on a closed Main Street where kids and parents may trick-or-treat safely.
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Art After Dark
with
Allen Davis and Mike Juett
of
Winchester Woodworks
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Allen Davis and Mike Juett will be demonstrating woodturning Friday, November 4th, 6-9 pm!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!
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Keep tabs on more upcoming regional events here
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98 N. Main Street
Waynesville, NC 28786
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