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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
October 2022 Issue 8 Vol 12
News, Life, and the Art Culture in the Smoky Mountains
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The leaf showing this year has been spectacular, to say the least. The weather forecasters agree that the color has exceeded that of the past 10 years. What an exciting time of year. Unfortunately, fall is a short season. Once there is a wind event, the leaves will be history. Fall is a special time of year, particularly in the mountains, but all over. As summer’s heat dissipates and the air is dryer, the anticipation of fall activities is all around with festivals and traditions. Downtown Waynesville’s annual shows, Church Street Art and Craft Festival and the Apple Harvest Festival were blessed with incredible weather making both events well attended, despite the tremendous competition in the area for these fall Saturdays. We participated in an annual, apple squeeze, which is a favorite of my family. John and I came home with 2 gallons of squeezings from freshly picked apples. We have carved pumpkins acquired from the local church’s pumpkin patch. At the FL farm, my son and daughter-in-law designed a very creative yet challenging maze through a beautiful, Sunn hemp field. Sunny Spot Farm hosted a super-fun fall event complete with a hayride, smores, and night sky-watching after maneuvering the maze with a flashlight. Still to come, there is Halloween spooking by Downtown Waynesville’s Treats on the Street that will fill Main Street with trick-or-treaters dressed in creative costumes. Once Halloween candy belly aches are done, we launch into the holiday season, head-on. The mountains make a special place to experience fall. Our fall has been fun-filled with lasting memories and I hope that yours has been also. What memories have you made?
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To so many, fall brings on the excitement of football, with its camaraderie, tailgate tastings, and halftime magic. Politics and differences are put aside in the name of THE TEAM! My first mascot was at grammar school with the Golson Gophers, graduating to the Marianna High School Bulldogs, a segue to Agnes Scott College Scotties (an all-female college so a football team was not on the agenda, but we had quite the synchronized swimming presence), then on to Florida State University Seminoles where we faithfully supported a losing team in an empty stadium. As years passed, we cheered with our children for the Niceville Eagles, the University of South Alabama Jaguars, the University of Florida Gators, and lastly Mountaineers, Raiders, Falcons, and Panthers. Growing up, my siblings and I were not involved with team sports. The seven siblings and I were enough to form our own team, but it was not in the cards. We were active, just not into team sports. I did play “Powder Puff Football”, a once-and-done game event hosted by Interact Club, and my mother was not a fan of my involvement. I did manage to learn the basic rules of football as we lived only a block away from the high school field. My father would walk us to the field at half-time, thus no charge to enter, and, according to him, the second half is all you need to see. I am continuously impressed with the choreography of football and appreciate the camaraderie and team spirit of working together with a common goal. Now my prized team is the staff of Twigs and Leaves Gallery who support each other and are amazing as a team….and we do not hit up on each other. |
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It’s about that time to think about Christmas gifts. We have you covered with gift wrap and shipping. Stay in touch with our website www.twigsandleaves.com, Facebook, and Instagram with updates to our newest creations.
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Fall evokes nostalgic memories of my grandfather and father watching Saturday afternoon football on TV, the smell of peanuts being harvested, the days getting shorter as the air cooled and we watched the bird migration as we lay on our backs on the trampoline. The year may be winding down, but the Downtown Waynesville spirit is not. With a constant flurry of activities in the queue, there are still events to participate in and colorful leaves to be awed. The artists have been inspired by the beauty that nature has painted this most amazing fall. That is why they gather here…..because it is truly a special place. |
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May You Walk in Beauty ~ Carrie
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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST:
William Whittell
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William Thomas Whittell is a self-taught artist like his Great Grandfather and his Grandmother before him. William has been painting now for over 50 years, after winning a local school art contest back in 1958 at the age of 12. He got his name and photo of his painting in the local paper and has been painting ever since. After an accident in 1999 left him unable to work at his job William moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina in Madison county.
Today after many years of living and painting in the area he is becoming known as the artist who paints the local landmarks and Barns that are slowly disappearing from the landscape. Mostly painting with watercolors he also paints on feathers and real leaves which he calls "Nature’s Canvas." William says he feels that he is finally "At Home." Discovering his English, Irish and Scottish ancestry after moving to the area, he feels he has come full circle joining his heritage here in the mountains.
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Stroll the galleries from 6-9 pm
every first Friday, May - December 2022
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Winchester Woodworks
Allen Davis/Mike Juett
November Featured Artists
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We believe that art can be and should be combined with functionality. Our work has value for our buyers because we focus on function. Creating artful one-of-a-kind items from nature’s bounty with a utilitarian purpose seems to be the best of both worlds–practical, yet beautiful works of art.
With that in mind, we make bowls for use as salad or fruit servers, salad tongs, bottle stoppers to protect opened wines and oils, pens and boxes worthy of an employee award presentation, desk tools, and styluses, platters for use as chip and dip trays, burl slices for use as cheese trays, oil candles, lazy-susans, ikebanas to showcase a gardener’s blossoms, cutting boards, and custom vessel sinks for a powder room or bar. We find joy in creating these for people who have a specific purpose for them. Many purchase or commission our pieces as useful keepsakes for dearly loved relatives who appreciate wood and the creative process.
Our segmented pieces have become our signature. When designing a precision-cut pattern, we like to incorporate as many wood species as possible to lend complexity with balance and symmetry. We are inspired by spalted patterns, a result of decomposing cell structure; nature’s primitive effects on wood reveal unique designs that we use with modern materials and methods. We find it very satisfying that 80% or more of our wood is recycled from waste bins of other woodworkers.
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Treats on the Street
Monday, Oct 31st
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Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, October 29th
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Held at the beautiful Maggie Valley Festival Grounds at the peak of leaf season. As their annual fundraiser, the festival brings all the Haywood County Arts Council’s programs, and artists together for a truly one-of-a-kind music-themed experience. The festival includes award-winning bluegrass bands, music-themed vendors, raffles, artist member demonstrations and artwork, a child and adult playground, and local drinks and food.
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Annual Cold Mountain Corn Maze
open through November 5th
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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.
Wed, Thur. and Friday 4-9, and Saturday and Sunday 1-9
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Balsam Range The Art of Music Festival
December 2-3rd
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Come to Lake Junaluska for the 2022 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival! The event features concerts in the historic Stuart Auditorium and a range of workshops with internationally-acclaimed bluegrass band Balsam Range plus top artists from across the country.
The festival line-up includes Balsam Range, The Travelin’ McCourys, Sierra Hull & Justin Moses, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble, Shannon Wright & Adam Wright, and The Studio Dream Team Band!
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Daydreamz Lantern Stroll
Sunday, December 4th, 5-7 pm
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Join the Daydreamz Project in a lantern parade from the Haywood County Arts Council to the Shelton House.
The Daydreamz Project will host opportunities for lantern-making leading up to the stroll.
Daydreamz works with underserved populations,
providing unique opportunities to explore their own creative voice, and thereby create alternate directions for the future--their own and the community's.
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Downtown Waynesville Christmas Parade
Monday, December 5th, 6 pm
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Night Before Christmas
December 10th & 17th
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An annual holiday tradition is held downtown. Amidst the backdrop of hundreds of luminaries lining the brick sidewalks and twinkling balls in the trees and windows, lamp posts wrapped in red velvet ribbon and garland with huge bows, enjoy carolers, live music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and horse-drawn old-fashioned wagon rides. Visit the Living Nativity sponsored by First Baptist Church under the stars.
Come for a delicious evening meal in any of our fine restaurants and eateries. Stroll through the shops and galleries open late. Musicians and entertainers perform on the street and within some businesses. We are open with special tidings of joy and wishes of cheer, as Christmas is the happiest time of year.
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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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