Friday, October 7, 2011

Great Smoky Mountains News and Events 10-7

News from Swain County Center for the Arts -
Artist and gallery owner Peggy Duncan -  Exhibit of  31 works in pastel, acrylic, oil and mixed media  at Swain County Center for the Arts through November 10.  Click here for a printable Press Release.

News from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park -

October 15 - Birds of Prey Program with Doris Mager. Mager, also known as the “Eagle Lady”,
has been working with raptors for over 35 years. She will bring four birds with her, including an
American Kestrel, a Screech Owl, and a Great Horned Owl, allowing the public to “get up close
and personal” with these fascinating creatures.  October 17, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Park staff and volunteers will provide a variety of cultural demonstrations and storytelling during “An Evening on the Farm” in the midst of the Mountain Farm Museum’s century-old buildings for a look at life in the past

News from The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee -

October 21 - Nature walk at Tessentee Bottomland Preserve with Jason Love. November 5 - Annual Fall Celebration there with exciting activities all day including a cross-cut saw demonstration, fly fishing demonstrations along with live music and food.

News from the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts -
Jeff Foxworthy: A Comedy Benefit for Africa • April 14, 2012. Advance Ticket Sales Wednesday, October 12, Noon until 3:00 PM at theater box office 3:00 PM tickets become available on-line and at all other ticket venues
Fun side-walk cook-out from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM with $2 hotdog meal combos, enjoy lunch as you purchase your tickets! Tickets $39 to $69, with a limited number of VIP Tickets for $89 to $99, which include backstage meet and greet with Jeff. 100% of event proceeds will benefit Compassion International.

News from the Smoky Mountain Community Theatre -
The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre presents "Little House: By the Shores of Silver Lake", based on a story by Laura Ingalls Wilder. All October show times are at 7:30 pm. opening night is Friday, October, 14 and will run on October 15, 16, and the 21st through the 24th.  Click here for a printable flyer.

The Cottage Craftsman Book Signing and Wine Tasting -
On Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2-6 pm, The Cottage Craftsman in Bryson City will host Jasper, GA author, Jean A. Curran for a signing of her book In My Dreams I Ride Wild Horses, the biography of Folk Artist, Billy Roper. Billy Roper has said "I was born blessedly poor." His Story as told by Jean Curran, who is his friend, neighbor and advocate, is beautiful and stirring. The book signing will be held in conjuction with a tasting of North Carolina Wines. Come out and enjoy  For a printable flyer, please click here.

News from Pincu Pottery -
Make your own Face Mug and more!  To celebrate the Fall, we will make fall decor including leaf trays and pumpkin rattles. Each child will also get one handmade mug made by Elise the potter to decorate with a face! Taking the tradition of Face Jugs to a comtemporary level, children will be able to sculpt a face on a handmade mug that will be perfect for hot chocolate this winter!  For more information on this and other classes being offered please contact Elise at Pincu Pottery at 828-488-0480.  Click here for a printable flyer.

Tuckasegee Terror Tales Tour -
Starting October 7 and running every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October at 7 pm, join the Storyteller Tim Hall on a wagon ride and hear tales of ghosts and gouls. The rides will run every 30 minutes, boarding at the corner of Whittier School Road and Whittier Depot Street in downtown Whittier.  Click here for a printable flyer.

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