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Fall 2010 Newsletter
2010-2011
Board of Directors
Cindy Jackson, President
Dr. Charles D’Arezzo,
Vice President
Bob Bella, Treasurer
Dorothy Utz, Secretary
Vicky Hauslohner,
Sergeant-at-Arms
Laura Bryant
Lauren Clark
Dr. Julia D’Arezzo
Kim Hill
Brenda Lindsey
Nancy Luague
Chip Sauter
Judy Weigand
Shirley Welch
Laura G. Romanowski,
Executive Director
MISSION STATEMENT
The members and board of The Arts
Council believe that art is important to
the life of a community and nourishes
human development. Our purpose is to
promote communication, cooperation,
and mutual support of the arts in the
Twin Counties; to serve as a liaison
between the arts and businesses,
government, and educational institutes
and to provide educational services for
and about the arts.
“Written and Performed by people who truly love and respect the history of
NASCAR…” ESPN.com
“The history, comedy and music are all dead-on for accurate, funny and
memorable entertainment, I’d recommend this show to anyone.”
Leonard Wood of the famous Wood Brothers #21 NASCAR team
“Anybody who enjoys great stories, racing and wonderful music should not miss
this show.” Francis Flock, widow of NASCAR champion and legend Tim Flock
“Heaven on Wheels touched me deeply with a poignant humor and
authenticity…I laughed and I cried as I felt transported in time…”
Margaret Sue Turner Wright, daughter of NASCAR legend Curtis Turner
Heaven on Wheels is the property of HOW, LLC, All rights reserved
The New Hit Musical Comedy about the
History of Stock Car Racing
by Tally Sessions & Peter Holland
A Once Upon a Blue Ridge Production
Friday October 22
7:00 pm
Carroll County
High School Auditorium
Admission: $10 Adults
$5 Students
Conservatory of Dance & Theatre
in Galax
Classes in Pre-Ballet, Beginning and Advanced
Ballet, Creative Movement, and Jazz. For class details and updates on our annual production of
THE NUTCRACKER , please visit www.galaxballet.com or call 236-2105.
JUNIOR APPALACHIAN MUSICANS (JAM)
The Regional Junior Appalachian Musicians office in Galax is located in the Vaughan Building at 608 W. Stuart Drive (upstairs from The Arts Council). The phone number for Helen White, Executive Director, is 238-0526.
The JAM program for Galax Elementary and Middle school students is coordinated by Sandra Wilson and Chestnut Creek School of the Arts. For more information please call 236-4137 or email [email protected].
Woodlawn Arts & Cultural Center
ART STUDIO
Art Lessons daily. Call David or Brigette Payseur at 238-8237 or visit MySpace/payseurdesigns for more information.
The
Highland Camerata
The Highland Camerata, the region's premier chorus, will be starting its holiday session in December. Call Jerry Ann Hall at 276-728-2158 if you would be interested in singing or visit our new website at www.highlandcamerata.org.
GALAX ART GUILD
Meets 2nd Tuesdays
at 6:30 pm at the
West Galax United
Methodist Church.
The Galax Theatre Guild
presents
SMOKE SMOKE SMOKE
ON THE ON THE ON THE
MOUNTAINMOUNTAINMOUNTAIN at the
REX THEATRE
Tickets will be available at the door
for each performance.
For more information, please call
276-236-9465
Please Join Us!
Thursday, October 21 at 7:00 pm “Dulcimers, Then and Now”
Lecture with Jeff Sebens
Free and Open to the Public - Donations Welcome
Saturday, October 30 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm Storytelling with Vicky Town Free & Open to the Public - $5 donation recommended
BLUE RIDGE
MUSIC MAKERS GUILD
Meets 3rd Thursdays at 7:00
pm at the Stringbean
Coffee Shop in Galax with
a jam session to follow.
Saturday, October 2 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 3 at 2:30 pm
Saturday, October 9 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 10 at 2:30 pm
Admission $8.00
Advance tickets available at:
Galax Tourism Office
Blue Ridge Plateau Visitors Center
Walter’s Drug in Independence
TM RUG
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Our Annual Silent Auction
With entertainment by JUST JAZZ
At auction will be fantastic trips, fine dining and wine,
art, furniture and gift items galore!
New This Year - A Gift Basket Raffle (basket valued at $150)
$5/ticket, drawing to be held that evening
Tickets are $25/person and $45/couple which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres,
a coffee, tea & dessert buffet and three drink tickets per person
For more information call the Arts Council at 276-238-1217
More Fall Events
Jazz on the Mountain
with Dave Morgan in Concert
Saturday, October 9th - 5pm to 7pm
at Treasure Potts II in Fancy Gap
Open to the Public - Free Admission
Bring a lawn chair!
Kusun Ensemble
An Arts in the Schools performance
October 19 & 20
extraordinary musicians & dancers from
Ghana, West Africa
For more information about any of our events,
call 276-238-1217
A New Voice at the Arts & Cultural
Council of the Twin Counties
The Board of Directors is pleased to
announce the appointment of our new
Executive Director, Laura Romanowski.
Having worked throughout the east coast,
Laura’s career has taken her from Alabama
to New York City and all points in-between.
“I’m very excited about the work the Arts &
Cultural Council does in the schools and for
the general public. I’m looking forward to
meeting everyone and learning what you
would like to see us do next. I hope the
next time you’re in downtown Galax you’ll
stop in and say hello!”
The Sixth Annual Stories of the Stitch
AT MATTHEWS LIVING HISTORY FARM MUSEUM
On Saturday, September 11th, the hills surrounding
Matthews Living History Farm Museum told stories
of life on the farm in the early 1900s. Under grey
skies, over 40 quilts, wall hangings and other
quilted items were displayed and prizes were
awarded in eight categories: hand-pieced/quilted,
machine-pieced/hand-quilted, machine pieced/
quilted, appliquéd, youth (quilters under age 20),
other (arts, miniature,
pillow, clothing, etc.),
people’s choice and best story.
This year’s winners were: Gaye Pugh (best story & people’s choice),
Vera Young (hand pieced/quilted and other), Judy Poindexter
(machine pieced hand quilted and appliquéd),
Taylor Sawyer (youth) and Lola Bryant (machine pieced/quilted).
Matthews Living History Farm Museum is a
21 acre working farm, circa 1900. The Farm
Museum sponsors three seasonal events each year: Spring, Summer
and Fall. The activities demonstrated at the farm during each event
represent what was common practice in that season here in Grayson
County around 1900. The Spring focuses on setting the garden and plowing the fields with
draft horse teams, or sometimes oxen teams. In Summer,
the garden is in full maturity as are the hay fields. Hay is
made, once again utilizing draft teams, and sample goodies
from the garden. The Fall activities focus on repairs and
putting things by as well as STORIES OF THE STITCH. Each
event features a variety of local artisans demonstrating their
crafts and offering their wares for sale, as well as toe tapping
local music and good victuals. The barns and livestock are
always on view during May through September week day
hours, as are the spring house and workshop.
Keep your September 2011 calendar open for the Seventh Annual STORIES OF THE STITCH.
More information regarding dates, times and quilt entries will be available in July 2011.
SCHEDULE OF FALL CLASSES
For details on class meeting days, times and fees, please call 276-236-3500
or register on-line at www.chestnutcreekarts.org
Instructor Schedule Skill Level
Music
Hammer Dulcimer Jeff Sebens Oct. 16 beginner
Fiber Arts
Felted Hats Karen Simpson Oct. 15&16 beginner
Youth Loom Weaving Jeanette Roth Nov. 6 beginner
Youth Fiber Ornaments Dubose Bartol Nov. 20 beginner
Felted Jewelry Gift Karen Simpson Nov. 20 beginner
Rag Weave Garland Kathleen Hill Nov. 20 beginner
2-Dimensional Art
Digital Photography Dennis Morgan Oct. 16 beginner
Panoramic Digital Photography Dennis Morgan Oct. 16 beginner
Intro to Drawing Todd Price Oct. 16 beginner
Oil Portrait Painting Marcelle Hooks Oct. 25-29 intermediate
Youth Printmaking Jeannette Roth Nov. 6 beginner
Youth Basic Watercolor Jeannette Roth Nov. 6 beginner
3-D Art
Micro-Forming and Raising Andrea Kennington Oct. 8-10 beginner
Intro. To Stained Glass Karen Simpson Oct. 12 &19 beginner
Intro to Wood Carving Jim Arnold Oct. 16 beginner
Intro Metal Matters #2 Karin Saul Oct. 16 beginner
Handmade notecards Karen Poe Nov. 6 beginner
Handmade gift boxes Karen Poe Nov. 6 beginner
Intro Metal Matters #3 Karin Saul Nov. 20 beginner
Christbaumschnitte Lois Koji Nov. 20 beginner
The Arts Council gratefully acknowledges the following memberships,
donations & sponsorships received between December 20, 2009 & August 31, 2010
BENEFACTORS
$1,000 and up
Anonymous
SUSTAINERS
$500 to $999
Dr. Robert & Theresa Lazo
SPONSORS
$250 to $499
Drs. Bill & Amy Aussiker
Dr. John & Alison Bolen
Chestnut Creek Coffee House/
Susi Davis Tornow
Drs. Charles & Julia D'Arezzo
Fran Dixon
David & Vicki Hauslohner
Dr. Allen M. Laws
Gladys McAllister
Dr. Oliver & Vivian McBride
Janet & Bill Nuckolls
James & Linda Riddle
Kitty S. Smith
Ernest W. & Nancy Stone
Robert & Dorothy Utz
Dr. Tom & Lisa Whittle
PATRONS
$100 to $249
Jimmy & Margaret Ballard
Carol, Adam & Ben Broderson
Doug & Kathy Bryant
Chuck & Karen Burress
Norma A. Busic
Philip & Rebecca Cardwell
Joyce & Dick Clark
Dr. Clark & Robin Fincher
Lois Fincher
Terry & Nancy Friend
Lydia & Doug Gill
Shirley C. Gordon
Grayson-Carroll-Wythe Mutual
Insurance/Joe Liddle
Mary R. Guynn
Dr. Larmar & Margo Hebert
Marcia Hix
Tom & Cindy Jackson
Conley & Helen Kyle
Dr. Samuel & Nancy Luague
Dr. Jim & Nancy McFadden
Anne & Joe McGrady
Rob & Harriet Meinecke
Donna & Jerry Mink
Barbara Land Moncrief
Fred & Beth Newcomb
Dr. James & Mary Lily Nuckolls
John & Mariah Nunn
Dr. James & Rita Parker
Marty & Cathy Parks
Junior & Betty Patton
Dr. Wade & Marty Peery
Senator Wm. Roscoe Reynolds
Dr. David & Sharon Ritchie
Chip Sauter
Danford L. & Ruthanne Sawyer
Sebert & Ruth Sisson
David & Rexene Spraker
Dave & Susi Tornow
John & Anne Vaughan
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady
Chapel/Marsha Caudill
Joe & Susan White
Mike & Tina Wilcox
Rachel Worrell
FRIENDS
$50 to $99
Marion Alderman
Dr. Ben & Martha Allen
Carol B. Anness
Drs. Vaughn & Jo Ann Arey
Christine C. Beck
Carolyn H. Bolen
Laura A. Bryant
Del. Charles W. (Bill) Carrico Sr.
Smadar Chaffee & Family
Vinnie Chappell
Margaret Cheek
Charles & Gerry Clark
Bill & Bobbie Copeland
Virginia (Ginger) Correll
Dona Cox
Marjorie Dannelly
Hal & Marge Eaton
Nancy P. Faddis
Forrest & Linda Fiedler
Janice Greear Galyen
Al & Rachel Gardner
Linda Gette
Kelly & Susan Haga
Archie & Jerry Ann Hall
Carla Higgins/Video Connection
Jackson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Maryse F. James
Sharon Johnson
Mary F. Kelley
James & Mary Kieley
Patricia A. Kyle
Drs. Len & Linda Lastinger
Brenda N. Lindsey
Billy & Debbie Lineberry
John W. & Diane S. Martin
Pat & Roger Martin/Stuart Drive
Mini-Mart
Harold & Betty McGraw
Mr. James C. Newlin
Clark & Babette Nuckolls
Betty B. Parrish
Frank & Sharon Plichta
Ruth J. Puckett
Dr. Juan & Beverly Rios
Martin & Agnes Ritchie
Mark & Lenora Rose
Ruth and Lewis Shropshire
Bob & Shirley Steele
Bob & Sue Taylor
Craig & India Teller
Bob & Beverly Towles
Rev. Robert & Cecelia Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Geneva Wal-
ters/Reins-Sturdivant Funeral
Home
Nancee S. Waugh
Shirley Welch
James & Nancy Westmoreland
Pauline J. Zachary
Jimmy & Lynne Zeh
ASSOCIATES
$25 to $49
Irene Alderman
Shirley Bailey
Tom & Timmie Bell
Robert Bella
Sandy Boyer
Sharon Burns
Danny & Carolyn Cockerham
Mrs. Rubye Cockerham
Lona M. Cox
Love W. Cox
Dr. Roderick & Carol Ann Cox
Hallie & Freddie Currin/Mountain
Plains Fabrics
Tammy Delp
Glenn & Rhonda Dixon
Richard Doolittle
Annette N. Edmondson
Darlene Elliott
David & Vanessa Fant
Lucille M. Graybeal
Judy M. Gregory
Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home
Foundation/Elizabeth Huff
Kimberly Hill/Mill Creek Arts
GFWC Hillsville Woman's Club
Myrna Holder
Sue Carol Holt
Bobby & Angie Horton
Lance & Janice Hudnall/Light
Fantastic Stained Glass
Elwood & Elizabeth Huff
Don & Melba Knox
Lois Koji
Leona D. Lang
Angie Lawson
Brenda D. Marrah
Dr. Mark & Ruth Mattson
Don & Kathye Mendes
Carl & Jane Michelfelder
Gloria Milburn
Michael Murphy
Eleanor Nuckolls
Harold & Mildred Nutter
Paulette Peterson
Roger Porter
Mr. Daryl Price
Peggy R. Reece
Wayne Ross
Morris B. Schlesinger
Doug & Tammy Smith
Nancy Spencer
Juanita Spengler & Family
Jane & Morris Taylor
Denny & Sandy Troth
Eloise Vass
Carol Waddell/Galax Theatre
Guild
Pat & Niki Weir
Rev. Tom & Mary Elizabeth
Whartenby
Mary Virginia & Dale Woods
Anne Q. Worrell
1908 Courthouse in Independence, www.historic1908courthouse.org
Blue Ridge Host, www.blueridgehost.com
Blue Ridge Music Center, www.blueridgemusiccenter.net
Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild, www.blueridgemusicmakersguild.com
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, www.carrollchamber.com
Carroll County Tourism, Donnie Turner, www.visitvirginiablueridgemountains.com
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, 236-3500 www.chestnutcreekarts.org
The Crooked Road, www.thecrookedroad.org
Crossroads Institute, www.crossroadsva.org
Galax Art Guild, Ada Catron, 236-4296
Galax Book Club, Mary Guynn, 236-3172
Galax-Carroll Regional Library, www.galaxcarroll.lib.va.us
Galax Downtown Association, galaxdowntown.com
Galax Gazette Newspaper, www.galaxgazette.com
Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention, www.oldfiddlersconvention.com
Galax Theatre Guild, Carol Waddell, 236-9465
Galax Tourism, Chuck Riedhammer, www.visitgalax.com
Galax-Carroll-Grayson Chamber of Commerce, www.gcgchamber.com.
Grayson County Artisans, www.graysoncountyartisans.com
Grayson County Tourism, www.graysoncountyva.com
Hale-Carter-Wilkinson Foundation, www.thecarterhome.org
Highland Camerata, www.highlandcamerata.org
Hillsville, Town of, www.townofhillsville.com
Jeff Matthews Museum, www.jeffmatthewsmuseum.org
Matthews Living History Farm Museum, www.matthewsfarmmuseum.org
Rex Theater, www.rextheatergalax.com
Rooftop of Virginia Crafts, www.rooftopcrafts.com
Round the Mountain, Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network, www.roundthemountain.org
Twin County Railroad Club, www.tcrrclub.swva-biz.net
VA Dept. of Tourism, www.virginia.org.
Virginia Tourism Corp., www.vatc.org
Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival, www.waynehenderson.org
Wythe-Grayson Regional Library, www.wythegrayson.lib.va.us North Carolina:
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, www.uncsa.edu
Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra, www.wssymphony.org
Yadkin Valley Craft Guild, Elkin, www.yadkinvalleycraftguild.org Roanoke, VA:
Taubman Museum of Art, www.taubmanmuseum.org
Center In the Square, www.centerinthesquare.org
Jefferson Center Performing & Visual Arts, www.jeffcenter.org
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, www.rso.com Abingdon, VA:
William King Regional Arts Center, www.wkrac.org
The Barter Theatre, www.bartertheatre.com
Arts Depot, abingdonartsdepot.org Floyd, VA
The Jacksonville Center, www.jacksonvillecenter.org Patrick County, VA
Reynolds Homestead, www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu
To have your cultural non-profit organization listed here, please email [email protected].
Websites serving the Twin Counties & beyond with cultural excellence:
GRANTS Carroll County
City of Galax
Grayson County
Town of Hillsville
Town of Independence
National Endowment for the Arts
Virginia Commission for the Arts
(with NEA & VTC)
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