Stories of Mountain Folk for 3/16/13

March 16, 2013 - Stories of Mountain Folk is produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived each week at Western Carolina University.

Storytelling: Amy takes you back today with her story “Grandma’s Apron.”   Music: Background music is "As the Deer Pants" by David Bauer.

 

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Will Peebles,  Director of the WCU Music Department, who shares what’s coming up in public performances.   Music: "No. 3 Allegro Grazioso" by the Center City Brass Quintet.

 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Today we meet Pam Meister, Curator of Mountain Heritage Center at WCU in Cullowhee, who gives us a glimpse of her life in the arts.   Music: "Smoky Mountain Emerald Bridge" by Ron Smith.

 

Black Roots of Appalachia:  Victoria’s interview today is Minnie Jo Jackson, who talks about Easter in the old days.  Music: "Standing on the Solid Rock" by Vocal Union

 

Down Another Road:  Judy's guest is Kelly Banner from Madison County, who shares a “chicken” story from her youth.  Music: “Chickens,” by C.W. Colt.

 

Closing Song: “It’s Outta My Hands” by Terry Edwards.

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Stories of Mountain Folk - New Year 2013 Edition

December 29, 2012—New Year Show from Stories of Mountain Folk, produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia.

Storytelling: Amy shares the history of "Black-Eyed Peas, Collard Greens and Hog Jowls" for New Year's Day. Music: “Grandpa” by Henry Queen.

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Brant Barnes, who talks about his artistic background and influences in his gift of pottery. Music: “Keep Your Feet on the Ground” by Mountain Faith. 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy talks with Dave Waldrop about growing up in the mountains. First part of three interviews.  Music: “Black Mountain Rag” by Vance Trull.

Stories of the Cherokee: Robert interviews Daniel Tramper, renown Cherokee Dancer, who shares some great dance traditions of many Native American Indians, along with prayer and Cherokee medicine.  Music: “Cherokee Stomp Dance”by the Cherokee Dancers.

Down Another Road: Judy continues talking with her mother, Arbie Rhodes, reminiscing about Christmas’ memories in Jackson County.  Music: “On the Sea of Life” by the Smoky Mountain Boys. 

Closing Song: “Auld Lang Syne” by Ron Smith

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 7-21-12

July 21, 2012 Stories of Mountain Folk from Catch the Spirit fo Appalachia:

Storytelling:  Amy talks about a fascinating story she heard years ago in her college years…."Diana of the Dunes." Music: The old Guitar.

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Ray Carpenter from Graham County who recounts stories about his aunt.  Music: "Somebody Touched Me" by Red Smiley.

 

Stories of Mountain Folk:  Carrie Sue Wood, originally from Old Savannah talks about how she grew up.  Music:  "Whoa Mule" by The Rye Holler Boys.

 

Black Roots of Appalachia:  Victoria's guest is Ella Mae Rogers from Sylva who shares some of her memories.   Music: "I've Got That Joy" by The Butterpats.

 

Down Another Road:  Judy talks with Randy Hughes and his guitar repair business, and the music he loves.  Music:  "Love Is" by Randy Hughes.

 

Closing song:  "Lee Highway Blues" by Vance Trull from Stecoah in Graham County.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 6-9-12

June 9 2012 Stories of Mountain Folk Podcast by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia:

Storytelling: Amy tells an exciting story of "A Finger, A Leg, and Fire!" about why her uncle walked with a limp. Music: "Mountain Woman Medley" with Ron Smith from Sylva

Creative Corner: Doreyl interviews Bill Pruett from Graham County about his life as a guitarist and banjo player. Music: "Red Wing" by the Valley River Boys from Stecoah

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy spends time with George Ellison, well-known author from Bryson City , talking his New book "Permanent Camp."  Music: "Dona Nobis Pacem"--Lamb of God-- by Jo Northup & Richard Birt from Asheville

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria's guest is Ann Miller Woodford from Andrews, and talk about the nonprofit organization One Dozen Who Cares.  Music: "Someone Who Cares" by the Inspirations from WNC

Down Another Road: Judy continues her conversation with Charlie Brown from Arden, about his profession of pottery and the history of Brown's Pottery.  Music: "Roving Gambler" by John Analo Phillips from Asheville

Closing Song: "I'll Be Fine" by Jon Zackary from Cashiers.

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Step Back in Time Today in Old Fort NC

May 19-20    Spring Muster   Historical interpretation depicting life on the western North Carolina frontier during the 1700s. Enjoy period crafters and demonstrations.  Revolutionary War-era re-enactments performed throughout the day. Held at Davidson's Fort Historical Park.
Events include:  Militia soldiers, weapons demonstrations, Indian traders and craftsmen. South Carolina author Christine Swagger Sutlers will be available for questions and info. Saturday hours are 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday hours 1 PM - 5 PM. $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children.


May 19   3 PM - 5 PM   Classic Car Cruise-in   Held the 3rd Saturday of every month. Bring your car, truck or motorcycle to downtown Old Fort. This is a FREE event  Sponsored by Route 70 Cruisers.

Living History this Weekend in Weaverville

June 11 - 12    Civil War Living History Encampment    In conjunction with 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, members of the 26th NC Regiment will be at Zebulon Vance Birthplace portraying members of the “Jeff Davis Mountaineers”,  a company of infantry being recruited in the mountains of North Carolina. Activities include 19th century military drills, drum and fife concerts, a 19th photographer, recruiting speeches, and more.
Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace is the restored pioneer childhood homestead of North Carolina's Civil War governor and reconstructionist senator. Nestled in the picturesque Reems Creek Valley below the mountains, just a few miles from Weaverville NC, the Vance Birthplace makes an excellent family outing to explore the old grounds, house, outbuildings, seasonal events and visitor center. The Vance Birthplace is located at 911 Reems Creek Rd. in Weaverville, N.C.