Friday October 22 7:00 pm - Arts Council of the Twin Counties

Stages
Fall 2010 Newsletter
2010-2011
The New Hit Musical Comedy
about the
History of Stock Car Racing
Board of Directors
Cindy Jackson, President
Dr. Charles D’Arezzo,
by
Tally Sessions & Peter Holland
Vice President
A Once Upon a Blue Ridge Production
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.
Friday
October 22
7:00 pm
Carroll
County
High School
Auditorium
Admission:
$10 Adults
$5 Students
“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 Galax Theatre Guild
presents
SMOKE
ON THE
MOUNTAIN
at the
REX THEATRE
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
Tickets will be available at the door
for each performance.
For more information, please call
276-236-9465
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.
Woodlawn
Arts & Cultural Center
ART STUDIO
Art Lessons daily. Call David or Brigette
Payseur at 238-8237 or visit MySpace/
payseurdesigns for more information.
Conservatory of
Dance & Theatre
in Galax
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
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 sltwilson@yahoo.com.
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.
GALAX ART GUILD
Meets 2nd Tuesdays
at 6:30 pm at the
West Galax United
Methodist Church.
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.
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
TM RUG
(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
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
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
meeting everyone and learning what you
extraordinary musicians & dancers from
would like to see us do next. I hope the
Ghana, West Africa
next time you’re in downtown Galax you’ll
stop in and say hello!”
For more information about any of our events,
call 276-238-1217
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
Instructor
Schedule
Skill Level
Jeff Sebens
Oct. 16
beginner
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
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
Music
Hammer Dulcimer
Fiber Arts
2-Dimensional Art
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
For details on class meeting days, times and fees, please call 276-236-3500
or register on-line at www.chestnutcreekarts.org
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
Archie & Jerry Ann Hall
Hallie & Freddie Currin/Mountain
Anne & Joe McGrady
Carla Higgins/Video Connection
Plains Fabrics
Rob & Harriet Meinecke
Jackson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Tammy Delp
Donna & Jerry Mink
Maryse F. James
Glenn & Rhonda Dixon
Barbara Land Moncrief
Sharon Johnson
Richard Doolittle
Fred & Beth Newcomb
Mary F. Kelley
Annette N. Edmondson
Dr. James & Mary Lily Nuckolls
James & Mary Kieley
Darlene Elliott
John & Mariah Nunn
Patricia A. Kyle
David & Vanessa Fant
Dr. James & Rita Parker
Drs. Len & Linda Lastinger
Lucille M. Graybeal
Marty & Cathy Parks
Brenda N. Lindsey
Judy M. Gregory
Junior & Betty Patton
Billy & Debbie Lineberry
Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home
Dr. Wade & Marty Peery
John W. & Diane S. Martin
Foundation/Elizabeth Huff
Senator Wm. Roscoe Reynolds
Pat & Roger Martin/Stuart Drive
Kimberly Hill/Mill Creek Arts
Dr. David & Sharon Ritchie
Mini-Mart
GFWC Hillsville Woman's Club
Chip Sauter
Harold & Betty McGraw
Myrna Holder
Danford L. & Ruthanne Sawyer
Mr. James C. Newlin
Sue Carol Holt
Sebert & Ruth Sisson
Clark & Babette Nuckolls
Bobby & Angie Horton
David & Rexene Spraker
Betty B. Parrish
Lance & Janice Hudnall/Light
Dave & Susi Tornow
Frank & Sharon Plichta
Fantastic Stained Glass
John & Anne Vaughan
Ruth J. Puckett
Elwood & Elizabeth Huff
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady
Dr. Juan & Beverly Rios
Don & Melba Knox
Chapel/Marsha Caudill
Martin & Agnes Ritchie
Lois Koji
Joe & Susan White
Mark & Lenora Rose
Leona D. Lang
Mike & Tina Wilcox
Ruth and Lewis Shropshire
Angie Lawson
Rachel Worrell
Bob & Shirley Steele
Brenda D. Marrah
Bob & Sue Taylor
Dr. Mark & Ruth Mattson
Craig & India Teller
Don & Kathye Mendes
Bob & Beverly Towles
Carl & Jane Michelfelder
Rev. Robert & Cecelia Walker
Gloria Milburn
Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Geneva Wal-
Michael Murphy
ters/Reins-Sturdivant Funeral
Eleanor Nuckolls
Home
Harold & Mildred Nutter
Nancee S. Waugh
Paulette Peterson
Shirley Welch
Roger Porter
James & Nancy Westmoreland
Mr. Daryl Price
Pauline J. Zachary
Peggy R. Reece
Jimmy & Lynne Zeh
Wayne Ross
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
Morris B. Schlesinger
ASSOCIATES
Charles & Gerry Clark
$25 to $49
Bill & Bobbie Copeland
Irene Alderman
Virginia (Ginger) Correll
Shirley Bailey
Dona Cox
Tom & Timmie Bell
Marjorie Dannelly
Robert Bella
Hal & Marge Eaton
Sandy Boyer
Nancy P. Faddis
Sharon Burns
Forrest & Linda Fiedler
Danny & Carolyn Cockerham
Janice Greear Galyen
Mrs. Rubye Cockerham
Al & Rachel Gardner
Lona M. Cox
Linda Gette
Love W. Cox
Kelly & Susan Haga
Dr. Roderick & Carol Ann Cox
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
GRANTS
Websites serving the Twin Counties & beyond with
cultural excellence:
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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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
2010-2011 are still
being accepted.
If you believe you made a gift to
The Arts Council from
12/20/2009 to 8/31/10, but do
not see proper recognition above,
please contact our office at 276-
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-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
Gifts to The Arts Council are tax
Box 492, Galax, VA 24333. Your
support enables us to accomplish
our mission, and is needed and
appreciated year-round.
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
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra,
www.rso.com
Matthews Living History Farm Museum,
www.matthewsfarmmuseum.org
mailed to The Arts Council, PO
Wythe-Grayson Regional Library,
www.wythegrayson.lib.va.us
Galax-Carroll Regional Library,
www.galaxcarroll.lib.va.us
Jeff Matthews Museum,
www.jeffmatthewsmuseum.org
allowed by law. Gifts may be
Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival,
www.waynehenderson.org
Jefferson Center Performing & Visual Arts,
www.jeffcenter.org
238-1217.
deductible (501c3) to the extent
Virginia Tourism Corp., www.vatc.org
Galax Book Club, Mary Guynn, 236-3172
Galax Tourism, Chuck Riedhammer,
www.visitgalax.com
Memberships for FY
VA Dept. of Tourism, www.virginia.org.
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 info@artsculturalcouncil.org.
“From Wood to Singing Guitar”
The Wayne Henderson Story
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
DVD’s still available for purchase from
The Arts Council while supplies last.
$25/each
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Your support helps to build a strong arts community, improve our local economy, and enrich the arts curriculum in our area schools.
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