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Musings Under the Moon
This month our Musings performers are collaborating with our So Saluda Newsletter publisher and asking for your financial help to maintain the printed version of our newsletter. Costs are going up everywhere and the newsletter is no exception.
PLEASE come join us on July 20th at 6:00pm and express your appreciation for the newsletter with some financial support.
Checks can be made payable to:
Saluda Lifestyles or use Zelle – 8283882600 or Venmo - @bryantgregoryT
Please give all contributions to Susan Cannon
Musings brings you Tales, Tunes, Truth and Trivia, with Steve Prickelmyer and Friends.
Come sing along, dance a bit and enjoy a fabulous summer evening in Saluda.
Once again, please bring your own chair and snacks and beverages if you like. Susan Cannon will be providing some beverages as she once again allows us to create in her magnificent courtyard at Saluda Moon Glass Studio!
Thank You Susan!
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Saluda Outfitters/Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill Live Music for Mid-July
Fri., July 12, 7-10 p.m. | Solvivor is the Post-Modern Rock project formed by Ian Harrod and Dorsey Parker. Come enjoy some soul-stirring acoustic country blues and adrenaline-fueled Post-Modern Rock anthems. Special guest drummer and vocalist Joe Medwick will join for the evening.
Sat., July 13, 7-10 p.m. | The Millwrites is an Upstate South Carolina band that provides an eclectic mix of music genres. The four-piece group performs originals and cover songs from the 60s and 70s to the 2020s.
Sun., July 14, 2-4 p.m. | Grayson Downs of Moore, S.C., will rock the stage with some outstanding country music. Grayson is a Nashville award-winning singer/songwriter who has released several songs including his most recent “No More.”
Fri., July 19, 7-10 p.m. | Esther Rose & Grey Wolf is a Traveler’s Rest, S.C., classic rock’n’roll band. The band brings those musical sounds and lyrics that have remained popular over time. Their live performances are authentic with guitar-led rhythms by veteran musicians and a charismatic lead singer.
Sat., July 20, 7-10 p.m. | The “Dirty South” Band Unplugged will bring the best in country music to the stage. The band is made up of a bunch of self- proclaimed “country boys” playing outlaw country/southern country/classic rock and more. The band comes from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including a member direct from Saluda.
Sun., July 21, 2-5 p.m. | Jadon Pace is a Saluda resident who enjoys singing a variety of musical genres. He is an active singer in his church, as well as the drummer for the popular regional band The “Dirty South.” Jadon is a singer/songwriter who is a multi-instrumentalist.
Wed., July 24, 6-9 p.m. | DJ Honeybee Karaoke has been added to our music lineup on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. DJ Morgan Bass has extensive experience providing a variety of music for patrons to sing to. The event is free.
Fri., July 26, 7-10 p.m. | Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, acclaimed guitarist, and versatile touring songwriter whose guitar-driven Blues and Country tunes have found their way into film, television and radio and have been recorded by other performing artists. Originally from the Greenville/Spartanburg area and a longtime resident of East Nashville, Tenn., Brian will perform with his trio.
Sat., July 27, 7-10 p.m. | Fancy & The Gentlemen is a band based out of Asheville that brings an eclectic mix of honkytonk, blues, southern gothic, outlaw country, and classical roots twist to southern Americana music.
Sun., July 28, 2-5 p.m. | Ian Harrod is a veteran musician who currently hails from Tryon. In addition to playing solo gigs, he has a band called Solvivor that plays Carolina country blues and rock and a studio band, The Cybertones.
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Mountain Page Theater is pleased to announce auditions for our fall production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
The show has little spoken dialogue; it is completely sung-through. Its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music have resulted in numerous productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; according to the Really Useful Group, by 2008 more than 20,000 schools and amateur theatre groups had successfully put on productions. Joseph is an extremely energy-driven show. For those thinking of auditioning; don’t be afraid to throw all your energy into your audition, you can’t go too far! Many voices and movements are necessary for the creative team to make casting and callback decisions, so make sure you commit to everything you do during your audition. This entire show is nothing but singing and can only be believable because of the actor’s heightened emotion. This show’s performance dates are December 5, 6, 7 8, 12,14, and 15.
AUDITION DETAILS
Please go to the MPT website to access audition information, music, videos and more.
WHERE: Mountain Page Theater, 1303 Mountain Page Road, Saluda, NC
WHEN:
· For adults and children age 9+ (wanting a larger part than the children’s chorus): Wednesday, August 14th 5:30-7:00pm & Friday, August 16th 5:30-7:00pm. Or by appointment.
· For those auditioning for the children’s chorus: Thursday, August 29; 4:00-5:30pm
Rehearsal Schedule - Beginning on August 21st
All cast members except for the Children's Chorus:
Wednesday and Friday evenings 5:30-7:30
Children's Chorus:
Thursday from 3:15-5:30
Please go to www.mountainpage.theater for more information
and to register for auditions!
Or contact Ashley Sandahl at ashleyonstage@gmail.com or (828) 817-6515
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Second Saturday Art Stroll
Summer is upon us! Please join us for the next Second Saturday Art Stroll, happening this Saturday, July 13th, from 4-6pm. We will have new artwork on display and will have wine and light fare to enjoy! So come by to learn more about our gallery and non-profit organization, and find yourself a lovely piece of “art with purpose” to take home and remind you of the beautiful mountain landscape we call home!
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New Exhibition and Art Sale
On Friday, July 19th from 5-7 pm we will have our grand opening reception for our “Preservation Through Art - Charleston” exhibition and art sale at the City Gallery, 34 Priouleau Street, Charleston, SC.
We have 150 artworks for sale, created by mostly local Charleston area artists. Art sale proceeds will benefit various local non-profit organizations with their preservation efforts in the Charleston area. If you are in Charleston any time from July 19 through September 8, please visit City Gallery to see the exhibition and art sale!
Coon Dog Day Posters
For those of you who did not purchase an official “Coon Dog Day 2024” poster last Saturday, we still have some available! Proceeds from the poster sales will benefit McCreery Park. So, come by the gallery to get yours and add to your collection!
Our gallery hours are:
Thursday - Saturday 12-6
Sunday 12-4
Monday - Wednesday by appointment
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SUMMER TRACKS IS BACK
JULY 19
Friday, July 19, Summer Tracks concert series in Rogers Park returns with the “Sweet Summer of Rock & Soul Revue.” This ensemble features Asheville’s and Summer Tracks’ favorite chanteuse, Peggy Ratusz, and brings together the area’s best vocalists and musicians for an evening of classic Rock & Roll. Joining Peggy on vocals are Reggie Headen and Jonathan Pearlman. Pearlman, a talented arranger, instrumentalist, and vocalist, has produced popular tributes to Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, as well as The Doors. Headen—who fronts Nighttime-Noon Band—possesses a powerhouse of a voice. He most recently blew audiences away singing lead in Pearlman’s Doors tribute. Joining Ratusz, Headen, and Pearlman are Taylor Pierson (keys), Ryan Kijanka (bass), Justin Watt (drums), Ashley Pritchard (sax), and Andrew Lawniczak (trumpet).
New View Realty of Tryon is Summer Tracks 24th Season Presenting Sponsor. The Foundation for St. Luke’s Hospital is this evening’s concert sponsors.
A full schedule including performers bios and photos can be found at www.summertracks.com. All shows begin at 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will move across the street inside Tryon Fire Dept. Kirk’s Kitchen will be selling hamburgers, hotdogs, as well as chicken, and fish sandwiches, french fries, water and soft drinks. Alcohol consumption is allowed in the park but is not for sale. Audience donations along with many local business and individual sponsors make these shows possible.
Summer Tracks 2024 Season brought to you by New View Realty
July 19: Sweet Summer of Rock & Soul Revue with Peggy Ratusz & Reggie Headen
https://www.facebook.com/peggyratuszmusic
August 2: Hearts Gone South
https://heartsgonesouth.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/heartsgonesouth
August 16: The Dancing Fleas
https://www.thedancingfleas.com
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Recollection of a Guided Meditation with Father
Tyler Kline
The deer approaches the feeder
like a man late to church,
careful not to make any noise.
In the lowering light, I still
see her spine: ridge of pockmarked ash.
Rain rot, a friend once told me
when I had come to see his horses.
Only closer can I spot the flies
forming their dark constellations
across her storm-beaten fur;
the still defeat of her tail
hanging like a rag out the window
of an abandoned car.
On the nightly news, a scientist
is explaining some rare bacteria
that lives only at the bottom of the sea.
Soon the Titanic will disappear completely
she states not as a possibility, but fact.
I think of my father sitting
on a yoga mat last spring.
When I told him to breathe,
picture a green field and then
himself in it, each body part
a petal descending to the ground,
my father asking softly—
Even my eyes?
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Tyler Kline is a writer from Pennsylvania. His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Best New Poets, Colorado Review, Denver Quarterly, Harpur Palate, and Sixth Finch, among other places. He’s currently pursuing his MFA at New York University where he is a Jan Gabrial Fellow.
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Swimming
-submitted by Jennifer Ramsey
The cool water flows past my face; the only sounds are the quiet splashing as my hands enter the water and the bubbles created by my exhale. Tiny minnows dart out of my path to hide in the rocks along the shore of the lake.
I wait all year for this - the first open water swim of the season! I meet my teammates from Greenville Splash Masters at Lake Jocassee. Not quite as convenient as when I lived steps from the beach in New York, where from May to October I would walk up to the boardwalk and meet my friends for an early morning swim, followed by egg sammies or bagels and coffee in our sand chairs. There is something to be said, however, about clean, clear lake water and new friendships.
Swimming is so many things to me. Obviously, it is a way to stay in shape that I can continue as I age. I have known swimmers that continue into their 80s and beyond! It is also very social. Although we are solitary as we are stroking, there is quite a bit of chatter while we are on the pool deck or the shore. There are plenty of opportunities to meet up with actual clothes on as well!
Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, for me, swimming is a form of moving meditation, similar to solitary hiking or walking a labyrinth. In the pool, instead of worrying about all the things I have to do, the argument I had earlier, or any of the other dozens of things racing through my mind, I have to focus on counting laps and being aware of my times. That leaves no room for intrusive thoughts! To make sure I get the most out of my swims, I am also being mindful of my form, technique, and breathing, listening to my body and making necessary adjustments. And, at the close of each session, I feel gratitude for the opportunity to engage in an activity that is so fulfilling, and I thank my body for all of its hard work.
Back at the lake, I am channeling my inner minnow, attempting to mirror the streamlined movement of their bodies. After several hundred yards, I flip over and channel the otter as the interplay of cold water and warm sunlight on my face successfully chases the remainder of my cares away.
(Jenn can be found helping out at the Looking Glass Realty office. She’s the one with the goggle marks on her face.)
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From the publisher:
One of the enjoyable, and there are many, aspects of publishing our newsletter is the feedback I get from people who appreciate reading it and acknowledge all the ways it impacts their lives for the better. Thank you to all the people who take the time to express their appreciation of Saluda.
To give people a specific method of communicating those appreciations, I am following up on an idea from Laura Fields. I am calling this new addition to the newsletter simply, Feedback.
My hope is that you will use it as an opportunity to share with us something about Saluda that you find particularly wonderful and inspiring. It might be something you read in the newsletter, a great hike you took, a musical group you heard, a meal you enjoyed or an artist you encountered, or anything really, that touched or affected you in way you wish to share with us.
This is the beginning of Feedback.
From Laura Fields
I look forward to reading Cappy Hall Rearick’s prose in every edition. She inspires me, she gives me reason to pause, think, and laugh. She is delightful and as long as she is willing to contribute, I'll be a supporter of her prose.
Thanks for letting me share.
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Hello ladies in business! I’d like to officially announce our new, bi-monthly, category-exclusive networking group. Excuse Us While We Succeed® (EUWWS) is a society for female entrepreneurs that supports new and seasoned women in business, or anyone that has that dream. We seek to create an authentically supportive environment for business, community, and personal growth.
In this networking group we will come together and explore business honestly. It is important to efficiently utilize your time by actively supporting the businesses within our group.
Category exclusive means that we will only have one member in the group for each job category. This allows our members to make better referrals by getting to know one representative in each category.
Once you have claimed your seat, it is yours as long as you follow our other policies. https://www.excuseus.org/membership for all the details and to reserve your seat!
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The Saluda Pantry would like to offer our deep gratitude to the Lake Hosea community!
Inspired by reading about the “Food Lion Feeds” grant we recently received, one of our volunteers decided to launch a fundraiser of his own. By generously offering a matching donation of $1000, he and his partner encouraged their neighbors to contribute to the Pantry. In just one day their efforts raised over $2000 and helped spread awareness about food insecurity in our communities.
What a beautiful example of how a small group of people can make a very big difference.
If you want to donate to the Saluda Pantry or would like ideas on how you or your community organization can fundraise for us, please contact Kerri at kpelz@saludapantry.com
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A LIE WILL SUFFICE
That’s the title of a very entertaining book by the grandson of a notorious Sicilian mafia don. The author, a retired judge from Texas, Jay Wilkinson, is coming to Saluda to give a fun talk about his book. Saluda Sister City is bringing this FREE event to town as part of our mission to expose Saludians to different cultures…and this one is REALLY DIFFERENT! Come learn about Jay’s grandfather’s involvement in murder, extortion, bootlegging, and more. It happened in Sicily and later in New Orleans.
We’ll start at 4 o’clock on Wednesday, July 17, in Saluda Outfitters’ new indoor performance space. Come early to meet Jay and purchase a special Italian cocktail and appetizer the Outfitter is creating for the occasion. Stay on for dinner if the mood hits. We have limited seating so go to our website at saludasistercity.org and sign up.
Jay’s mother told him: “One day, you’re gonna write a book about my family, and it won’t be so pretty. Why all the secrets? Why all the lies?”
Join Sister City at The Community Table
Sister City Board members are cooking a great fresh Italian dinner, “Pasta Fresca,” accompanied by the famous Wildflour Bake Shop Italian focaccia. Join us July 23 at Saluda Senior Center (5:30-7:00) and meet our Italian summer exchange students, Nora Criscio and Marta Pignatelli.
Caesar Salad
July 4th was also the 100th birthday of the famous Italian “Caesar Salad.” It was created in 1924 by Caesar Cardinei, an Italian immigrant living in Tijuana, Mexico. The original restaurant where it was created is still open! It has evolved over the years. To listen to or read a short story about its history and get a recipe for classic Caesar salad, type this into your browser: “NPR Caesar Salad.”
For any questions, contact Judy Thompson at 828-489-6578 or JD@JDThompsonLaw.com. Visit our website at saludasistercity.org and sign up for the every-other-month newsletter so you don’t miss anything.
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On Tuesday, July 23 from 5:30-7pm at the Saluda Senior Center, Saluda Community Table and Saluda Sister City will partner to create a celebration feast in honor of Nora Criscio and Marta Pignatelli, two students visiting from Carunchio, Italy!
Join us as we combine our culinary talents to serve you a very special international meal! The Sister City board will prepare one of the girls’ favorite Italian dishes—Pasta Fresca with sliced chicken (optional) and Italian bread. Our SCT bakers tickle your taste buds with a selection of our most requested desserts including chocolate lasagna, key lime pie, red velvet cake, and other treats.
Come hungry and bring your plate, utensils, & cups, if possible. Meals are always free, with donations very much appreciated. Designated Handicap Drop Off/Pick Up is located at the front door. Parking is available around the Center, at the Railroad Tracks, and the Methodist Church.
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The Saluda Senior Center
“Your community center in Saluda!”
Pot Luck & Bingo
Join us on Monday July 29 at 6 p.m. for home cooking and free entertainment! Bring a side
dish, salad or dessert if you can – main dish provided by the Center. Bingo
(with prizes) following supper. Come on over and meet your neighbors!
Thrifty Barn Basement
Open Fridays and Saturdays: 11am-3pm
On the
ground floor of our main building, the entrance faces Greenville street. Chock
full of everyday household items from dishes to pots and pans, decorative
items, framed pictures. Sofas, dining sets, Buffet cabinets, and much more.
Fabulous bargains! New
items every week. Accepting
gently used (must be in working order) donations (sorry no electronics) during
open hours or Call Cindy Keeter 828-551-1039.
Shop the Thrifty Barn
The Thrifty Barn offers gently used clothing, books and housewares at bargain
prices. Proceeds support your Saluda Senior Center. Check out our ever-changing
inventory Wednesdays through Fridays from 10
to 4 and Saturdays from 10 to 1. Donations accepted on Wednesdays. Volunteers wanted! Please stop by any Wednesday during shop hours to
learn more. Call Arlene Kippel 828.243.4403
Can You Give An Hour Or Two Of Your Time?
Are you handy with a hammer? A devotee of Antiques Roadshow? Consider volunteering at
the Basement to support your Saluda Senior Center. Call Cindy Keeter:
828-551-1039.
Community Table at the Center
Enjoy
supper provided by the Community Table on Tuesday July 23 from 5:30
to 7 p.m. Plan to bring your own plate and utensils (and take them home again).
Do something great for your community, volunteer!
For info,
call Cindy Keeter 828-551-1039.
Need a Room?
Are you planning a party, class or meeting? In the heart of Saluda, the Center has two
large rooms, a cozy fireplace, a full catering kitchen, plenty of tables and
chairs, and is accessible from the free town parking lot. Public and private
functions can be accommodated at the Center -- priority is given to events
serving the community. To reserve the Center call Louisa Williamson: 803
707-8747.
About The Saluda Senior Center…
The Center is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that
organizes activities and provides a gathering place to meet the needs of the
Saluda community. Donations are cheerfully accepted and tax-deductible.
Although “Senior” is in our name, events at the Center are open to all. Join us!
The Saluda Senior Center
64 Greenville Street
Saluda, NC 28773
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Greetings So Saluda Readers,
I hope you all had a wonderful Coon Dog Day! We had 9 new listings hit the market in the last 30 days! The average price per square foot (SF) of heated living area (HLA) in closed homes in the last 3 months actually went up to $305/SF which is now higher than it was last year for this same time period. YTD the Henderson and Polk County average $/SF is still $255. We are still very much a sellers market, but we are seeing lots of price decreases in Saluda and the surrounding area. It is so important to set your listing price competitively.
Here's what's been happening in our town in the last 30 days:
HOMES SOLD
2761 Green River Cove Road $495,000 - 95.12% of asking price
339 Greenville Street $835,000 - 95.42% of asking price
COMING SOON
488 Lake Hosea Drive, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, HLA 1270, $405,000
HOMES LISTED FOR SALE
1563 Green River Cove Road, 1 Bed, 1 Bath, HLA 486, $350,000
84 Sienna Road, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, HLA 1088, $389,000
5712 Holbert Cove Road, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, HLA 1288, $450,000
651 Macedonia Road, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, HLA 1740, $499,900
26 W Fork Creek Road, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, HLA 1620, $595,000
58 Next To Last Road, 3 Bed, 3 Bath, HLA 3642, $665,000
350 Laurel Mountain Trail, 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, HLA 2118, $779,000
443 Stand Street, 3 Bed, 3 Bath, HLA 2419, $825,000
103 Old Saluda Drive, 4 Bed, 4 Bath, HLA 3842, $1,695,000
HOMES UNDER CONTRACT (DDP = Due Diligence Period)
40 Legacy Lane, DDP ends 7/22
141 Frost Road #5, DDP ended 7/08
RENTALS NEEDED
Family of 6 with no pets looking for a 4+ bedroom home this fall in Saluda or the surrounding areas. Budget $2,200/month negotiable
Family of 2 with 1 cat and 1 dog looking for a 2 bedroom home in Saluda. Budget $800/month
Family of 1 with no pets looking for home in Saluda or surrounding area. Budget $1400/month
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If you have any questions, know of someone looking for tenants, or would like more information on any of the homes for sale in our area please reach out to your real estate agent, or Ashley Sandahl with Looking Glass Realty at (828) 817-6515 or ashley@lookingglassrealty.com. If you are currently working with another agent, this market update is not intended to solicit your business.
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