ART EVENTS CALENDAR

This “Art Events Calendar” is compiled by Cathy McCoy at Caldwell Arts Council, 828-754-2486 or info@caldwellarts.com. Caldwell Arts Council events are in red. Email body contains events for next few weeks; full edition with events through end of year is attached.

Please consider a donation to the Caldwell Arts Council. If you’d like to donate monthly by automatic draft or credit card, just let us know - we can handle that! Or, you can also easily donate via Paypal on our website www.caldwellarts.com. We are a 401(c)3 non-profit, and your gifts are tax-deductible.

Sculptors interested in entering sculptures in Tucker’s Gallery in downtown Lenoir, contact info@caldwellarts.com or 828-754-2486 or visit our website www.caldwellarts.com for details.

Grassroots grant applications are available; applications must be submitted to the Caldwell Arts Council by 5pm on Friday, July 12. Allocations will be announced by July 30. Grant-writing assistance is available; call to schedule. These grants are funded by the North Carolina Arts Council and are available to non-profit organizations for cultural arts programming in Caldwell County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations, arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. The application is available on the website: http://www.caldwellarts.com/38-grassroots-grants/ For questions or assistance, contact the Arts council by calling 828-754-2486 or email at info@caldwellarts.com

Workshops - please call the Caldwell Arts Council, 828-754-2486 or info@caldwellarts.com to indicate interest in any of the following workshops (mostly at Caldwell Arts Council) more details are in the date list attached & on our website):

· June 13, 5:30-7:30pm—The Artist Critique by HandMade In America (5 confirmed, 2 pending so far)

· June 22 “Paste Papers” class (use these papers for book covers & other fun uses) with Sigrid Hice, $25 (1 so far)

· Aug 10 Simple Elegance: Making Pamphlet-Stitched Books class with Sharon A. Sharp; $60 (2 so far)

· Aug 15 “Social Media for Beginners” by HandMade In America (4 so far)

· Aug 24 Photography Workshop class with Sol Levine (detailed flier on website); $45 (2 so far)

· September 14 & 21 – Beginning & Intermediate Watercolor with Anne Welch

· September 28--Cut Paper Art class with Ingrid Erickson (Art-in-Healing exhibitor) (4 so far)

· October 5—Photography-Beginning Digital Photography/Starting With The Basics; $45 (6 interested so far)

· October 12—Photography-The Art & Science of Lighting; $45 (7 interested so far)

· October 19—Photography-Creating Portraits/Basic Posing For Everyday Use; $45 (4 interested so far)

· Oct 17—“The Artist Portfolio Digital & Print” by HandMade In America (1 so far)

NEEDED – We need donations of small glass bud vases and other small glass containers to use for the Bluejeans Preview Party decorations – please bring to the Caldwell Arts Council.

TONIGHT! June 7-28 (Artist reception June 7, 5-7pm) – Foothills Painters artwork on display at Caldwell Arts Council

June 7, 6:30pm – Blues in the Grass at Joe & France Delk’s home (one of three stages for the Pop Ferguson Blues Festival), 415 Hibriten Ave., Lenoir – featuring entertainers Barbara Carr (Grammy award winner), Rosa Russ, Cool John Ferguson. Tickets are $25 and will benefit Communities in Schools. Food will be Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffe, Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, beer & wine. Call Judy Lail at Delk Law Firm, 828-757-0783 for tickets.

June 7 at 6pm and June 8 at 9am – Annual Pop Ferguson Blues Festival – downtown Lenoir, featuring Linda (Chocolate Thunder) Rodney, Marie Woodford, Cool John Ferguson, Barbara Carr, Tampa, Audrey Madison Turner, Fast Eddie, Varonka Jackson, Gary Erwin, Vagabond Tribe, and Gaye Adegaboloa - http://crfergjr.wix.com/popfergusonbluesinc or call 828-455-7066 for more information

June 7, 7-9pm - Pickin’ in the Park in downtown Hudson featuring Emily Rhyder and Hazel Street – modern country variety band – this is a FREE concert to the public. Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited. Hickman Windmill Park located behind the Hudson Town Hall in downtown Hudson. For more information call 828-726-1009. Sponsored by The Gold Mine Jewelry Store and HCDA.

June 7, 7:30pm – Centerpiece Jazz performs for the Grind Cafe Coffee House

June 7-15 - CAST presents You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! This delightful musical, which is perfect for the entire family, will have you celebrating childhood...or revisiting it! Charlie Brown just wants to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl. Meanwhile, the rest of the group battles book reports, plays baseball, dreams of being royalty, and celebrates suppertime! This classic Broadway Musical is based on the iconic characters of Charles Schulz. Admission is $7 for Adults, $5 for Seniors and Youth 18 & Under. Special discounts for Groups of 10 or more. CAST is located at 200 Timberbrook Lane in Granite Falls. For performance dates & times, reservations, and directions, visit www.casttheatre.com or call 828-493-2758. We are very excited about this production featuring an amazing cast of young people age 11-17 from Granite Falls, Lenoir, Hickory & Catawba!

June 7-23 – The Green Room Community Theatre presents “Anything Goes” at the Old Post Office Playhouse – Call 828-464-6128 for tickets or 464-6583 for show details or visit www.the-green-room.org

June 8 – 10am-6pm – Art on the Square in downtown Morganton – juried show of Painters, Jewelers, Photographers, Sculptors, Woodworkers, and more will be participating in this one day event.

June 8, 9:30-11:30am – Don’t Stress ... Distress! Join Eddie Broussard for Furniture Distressing Class. $50 includes supplies (wood, milk paint, wax) and 2 hours instruction. Each student will leave with a finished cabinet-door sized piece. Call ReSource Warehouse 828-256-2695 to sign up; payment is required to register.

June 8 – An Introduction to Pastel with Paul deMarrais at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson, 336-846-3827 or visit www.florenceartschool.org. Discover how color placement can add “spark” to your paintings as you access the colorful world of pastel.

June 8, 12noon-3pm – Strings n’ Things: Old-Time Mountain Music – free family day – Come experience the rich heritage of Appalachian music with with live mountain music and storytelling, presentations, rare artifacts, instrument-makers discuss their art, crafts for kids, food and more. The museum and activities will be free and open to the public – The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Chestnut Street in Blowing Rock. Call 828-295-9099 or visit www.blowingrockmuseum.org

June 8-September 9 – Exhibit – Strings n’ Things: Old Time Mountain Music at The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, 159 Chestnut Street in Blowing Rock. Call 828-295-9099 or visit www.blowingrockmuseum.org

June 9, 5:30pm – Kick-off the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum’s (BRAHM's) Sunday Music Series, concert by Little Windows, 5:30 pm. Music duo comprised of Julee Glaub and Mark Weems, who specialize in traditional Irish and Appalachian music. In the atrium of the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. $20/person.

ARTIST CALL – June 10 deadline for July 12-August 23, 2013 exhibit – Yadkin Arts Council (PO Box 667, Yadkinville NC 27055) “Eye of the Artist” 3^rd Annual Juried Show; Awards Total $3,000; 2D & 3D artwork accepted). Juried exhibit will display at the Welborn Gallery at the Cultural Arts Center. Visit www.yadkinarts.org for more details.

June 10-11 “Introducing Oil Sticks” with Paul deMarrais at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson, 336-846-3827 or visit www.florenceartschool.org.In this course, you will be introduced to a new and exciting way to create oil paintings using oil sticks created by Paul himself.

June 10-14, 8am-12noon – CCC&TI Super Summer Camp Class (2 classes in 4 hours!) “Robots, Cars and More” – Students will be involved in enjoyable interactive, hands-on activities that include creating, designing, and constructing eco jewelry, robots, and cars. Through this process, members will learn how to create and maintain an engineering notebook while learning about the engineering design process. “Manufacturing World 101” – Come explore the world of manufacturing. Students will learn about different areas of manufacturing and how these will affect their future careers and lives. Tours of local facilities are being planned to give students a first-hand look at the world of manufacturing. – Call CCC&TI at 828-726-2242. $65/student.

June 10-14 – Richard Stephens Art Workshop at Cheap Joe’s in Boone – Watercolor with Passion and Humor. $475. Call 800-227-2788 ext. 1123 to register

June 10-14, 10am-12noon - Something new and fun for your children to do this summer in June. I am offering 4 Camp Weeks to choose from for rising 1st thru 5th grade students! Each camp week mornings from 10-12 will be filled with loads of musical fun featuring handbells, boomwhackers and more. Handbells are a super fun way to begin learning to play an instrument. They are great for teaching rhythm for any musician but especially for piano players! On each Friday there will be a mini concert performance! Cost is $25 for the week (siblings will receive a $5 discount for the week). Contact me, Suzy Plyler at 828-758-4296 for more information or to sign up. Classes will be held in my home in Lenoir, NC. Handbell Choir Classes will also begin in September. If you are interested in these Fall classes contact Suzy.

ARTIST CALL, June 10 deadline for July 12-August 23 exhibit - The Yadkin Arts Council and Yadkin Cultural Arts Center announces the 3rd annual juried competition open to all 2D and 3D artists 18 years of age or older residing in North Carolina. Get prospectus and additional information at http://www.yadkinarts.org/YAC/admin/Resource/Document/2013%20Call%20for%20Entries.pdf

June 11-13, 8-11:30am (Tuesday thru Thursday) – Abstract Painting (ages 12-17) at Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir

June 13, 7-9pm – Dr. Elliott Engel: The Woeful and Wondrous World of Van Gogh – Valborg Theatre, 480 Howard Street, Boone. Admission $15. Call 828-262-3017 or email turchincenter@appstate.edu for more information.

June 13: Cork and Canvas, 5-7 pm. Learn to paint from a local instructor in the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum's Education Center. All supplies included, even the wine! No experience necessary. $35 for BRAHM members; $40 for non-members. Reservations must be made in advance by calling Leila Weinstein at 828-295-9099 ext. 3006.

June 13-14 – “Drybrush Watercolor” with Stephen Shoemaker at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson, 336-846-3827 or visit www.florenceartschool.org. Discover the technique of drybrush and learn how to create unique painting effects that cannot be produced by any other method.

ARTIST CALL June 14 deadline for October 6, 2013 through August 15,2014 event – Sculpture Salmagundi in Rocky Mount. Visit their website for application and details - http://arts.imperialcentre.org/documents/SalmagundiProspectus.pdf

June 14, 5:30-8pm – (exhibit continues through September 13) - HandMade in America's opening reception for the new exhibition, Needled: Contemporary Needle Craft. The needle arts have always been closely associated with home heritage crafts and domesticity. This exhibition will highlight contemporary artists pushing the limits of these needle craft techniques by making cutting edge and conceptual pieces that cross the boundaries of craft, design, and fine art. 828-252-0121 x303, or email lmudge@handmadeinamerica.org.

June 14, 7-10pm – “Nautical Wheelers” (pop/rock/beach music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

June 14-15, 10am-4pm – Turchin Center presents “The Art of Making Paste Paper to Create a Collage with instructor Jeri Allison – http://tcva.org/workshops/id/1034

June 15, 7:30pm – An evening with Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin at the Caldwell Heritage Museum. Tickets available in advance only at Caldwell Heritage Museum (no tickets sold at the door) $12/adults, $6/child under 12. Limited seating. This is a fundraiser for the museum

June 15, 9:30am – 12:30pm – Window Painting Class at ReSource Warehouse in Hickory - $60/person, all supplies included. This class uses acrylic paint; each person will leave with a finished painted window. Call 828—256-2695 or visit www.resourcewarehouse.org. Located at 451 11^th Street NW in Hickory

June 15 – “Oil Painting for Beginners” with Holly Soukup” at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson, 336-846-3827 or visit www.florenceartschool.org.– Like the idea of painting but too intimidated to try? Fear not, this beginner level class is for you!

June 15: Doodlebug Club, 10:30-11:30 am. Fun art activities and story time for your preschool-aged "doodlebug!" In the Education Center of the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. $5/child. Contact Ethan Brooks-Livingston at 828-295-9099 ext. 3004.

June 15: Saturday Art Club, 1-2 pm. Art projects for the "older" kids, age K-3 in the Education Center of the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. $5/child. Contact Ethan Brooks-Livingston at 828-295-9099 ext. 3004.

June 15-23 - “Searching for Eden: The Diaries of Adam & Eve” will be presented live on stage at the Ensemble Stage in Blowing Rock. From the Garden of Eden to the luxury resort "E", comedy abounds as we follow Adam and Eve through the millenia in their exploration of new beginnings and new love to modern day progress and modern day marriage. Visit their website at www.ensemblestage.com or call 828-414-1844 for ticket information.

June 17-19, 10am-12noon – Learn SHAPE NOTE SINGING at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) Cost: $60 ($50 for members)/supplies included; Have you ever wanted to participate in four-part harmony shape note singing (the kind featured in Cold Mountain)? Come join this class and learn about the historical context of this traditional a cappella singing style popular in the southern mountains and, best of all, experience the power and fun of this type of community singing! No singing or music reading experience necessary. Call 828-295-9099 for information & registration.

June 17-19 “From the Outside (Pastel) In” with Addren Doss at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson, 336-846-3827 or visit www.florenceartschool.org. This three day pastel painting workshop will focus on creating a larger studio landscape painting from a plein air sketch.

June 17-21, 8am-12noon CCC&TI Super Summer Camp Class (2 classes in 4 hours!) “Mountain Music” – Join the class as you explore what mountain music is and how it is created. This includes playing the spoons, bones and paper bag. This is an old traditional way of playing old traditional mountain music instruments in a different way. “The Art of Music 101” – Students will get to explore all the different ways that music influences life. From learning about how a song is created to how it ends up on your iPod, students will get the full view of how music is made. $65/student. Call CCC&TI 828-726-2242.

June 17-21 – Michele Warner Art Workshop at Cheap Joe’s in Boone – Painting Realistic Animals for Fun and Profit. Price dropped to $495. Call 800-227-2788 ext. 1123 to register

June 17-21, 10am-12noon - Something new and fun for your children to do this summer in June. I am offering 4 Camp Weeks to choose from for rising 1st thru 5th grade students! Each camp week mornings from 10-12 will be filled with loads of musical fun featuring handbells, boomwhackers and more. Handbells are a super fun way to begin learning to play an instrument. They are great for teaching rhythm for any musician but especially for piano players! On each Friday there will be a mini concert performance! Cost is $25 for the week (siblings will receive a $5 discount for the week). Contact me, Suzy Plyler at 828-758-4296 for more information or to sign up. Classes will be held in my home in Lenoir, NC. Handbell Choir Classes will also begin in September. If you are interested in these Fall classes contact Suzy.

June 17-28 – Ensemble Stage in Blowing Rock is offering “Mother Grimm Theatre Camp” for Ages 7-11 - What can be created when you combine characters from Mother Goose stories and Grimm's fairy tales? That's what will be discovered in this two week camp. The kids will spend the first few days of camp acting out various stories from these two iconic entities in children's literature. Then each kid gets to choose their favorite character and then they'll create a show where all those characters have to interact with each other, complete with a central plot, a definitive beginning and end and a scripted play they write themselves. They will have a public performance of the play they've created on June 28th at 4:00pm Camp dates; June 17-28, Mon-Fri, 10:00am- 3:30pm. Enrollment is limited to 10 campers For more information call 828-414-1844

June 18, 6-8pm – The Town of Granite Falls and the Caldwell Arts Council will sponsor ART IN THE PARK in downtown Granite Falls. Performing at this year’s event will be Falls Avenue Band. Falls Avenue is a fresh, high-energy band playing an exciting variety of music genres such as Country Rock, Rock, Funk and Blues. Falls Avenue Band members are Tyler Cannon (Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals), Taylor Mitchum (Lead Vocals), Matt Decker (Drums) and Jared Parsons (Bass). Admission is free. The Granite Falls Merchants Association will sell food and drinks. Come join the fun. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Granite Falls Middle School Auditorium.

June 18-20 (ages 6-12), 8-11:30a.m. – Car Art Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir

June 20, 6-9pm - Ladies Night for Art at Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir – Bring your own refreshments.

June 20, 6-8pm – Lenoir Alive – Downtown Art Walk – Artists, crafters, musicians – for more information contact Chris Zelensky at lenoiralive@gmail.com

June 20: Third Thursday lecture series at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum's Community Meeting Room with speaker Shannon Vickery, 4:30 pm. Vickery, UNC-TV's Director of Productions, will discuss the educational role of public television. Reception to follow. Free for BRAHM members; $5 for non-members.

ARTIST CALL - June 20-21 Deadline for July 11-August 4 Exhibit – Full Circle Arts Photography Show; Deliver up to 3 photographs in print format, framed & ready to hang. June 21 or 21 11-5pm or June 22 11-2pm to Full Circle Arts/Taste Full Beans gallery, 29 Second St NW, Hickory. Call 828-322-7545 or visit www.fullcirclearts.org for full details. Reception July 11, 5:30pm at the Full Circle Arts gallery

June 21, 5-11pm – Crop/Craft Night at Mine By Design Studios in downtown Lenoir. Call 828-758-9660 or visit www.minebydesignstudio.com

June 21, 7-10pm – “The Night Moves Band” (Variety music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

June 21 drawing - How many people actually read these weekly Art Calendars from Caldwell Arts Council? Send an email to info@caldwellarts.com with I Read It in the subject line for a chance to win a coupon for 20% off one item from Caldwell Arts Council gift shop or holiday sale good through December 24, 2013.

June 22, 9:30am – 12noon – Paste Papers art class: Design, Play, Have Fun – Instructor: Sigrid Hice at the Caldwell Arts Council– ages 12 & up, $25/person - Paste Papers: Design, Play, Have Fun - Live in the moment as you glide various household gadgets through colorful paste on paper. Your finished designs can be used for a variety of creative projects, such as making book covers, collages, and handmade cards. You may also incorporate them into designing scrapbook pages, or you could simply frame your favorite paste paper. The papers will be wet at end of class, so bring either plastic, large cardboard, or paper (newspaper is fine) to protect your vehicle’s interior or trunk. Wet paste papers cannot be stacked. We’ll design 5 – 6 pieces, which are 12 x 18 inches or 9 x 12 inches, depending on your preference. Also, as a precaution, wear old clothes you don’t mind getting stained in the event some paste splatters, or bring an apron. The paste consists of rice flour and acrylic paints, so if you don’t like to get your hands messy, you may want to bring vinyl gloves as well. Call 828-754-2486 to register.

June 22 at dark* – “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” will be shown on the Square in downtown Lenoir and will start at dark -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Bring own chairs/blankets for seating. Rain location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium and the *movie will start at 7pm if moved indoors. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

June 24-26, 2-4pm – Learn Southern Appalachian Dance at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) – Cost $60 ($50 for members), supplies included – this class will be a participatory and fun introduction to the rich tradition of southern Appalachian dance – flatfooting, southern squares and round dancing. No experience necessary. Call 828-295-9099 for information and registration.

June 24-25 – “Fabulous, Fine Art Scratch Board” with Lorelle Bacon at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson, 336-846-3827 or visit www.florenceartschool.org. – Learn this unique technique where you will create a piece of fine art using simple tools to create amazing details.

June 24-28, 8am-12noon – CCC&TI Super Summer Camp Class (2 classes in 4 hours!) “Cheerleading/Dance” – Students will be taught an age appropriate dance, cheer, and chant. The class will work on tumbling as well as stunting. Students will also do several team building/cheerleading activities, which will work to build self-confidence. “Gymnastics/Dance” – This course is designed to allow students to learn to express themselves through movement. They will learn many different dance styles within the classroom and will have time to share ideas and be creative in developing their own dance routine. $65/student. Call CCC&TI 828-726-2242.

June 24-28, 10am-12noon - Something new and fun for your children to do this summer in June. I am offering 4 Camp Weeks to choose from for rising 1st thru 5th grade students! Each camp week mornings from 10-12 will be filled with loads of musical fun featuring handbells, boomwhackers and more. Handbells are a super fun way to begin learning to play an instrument. They are great for teaching rhythm for any musician but especially for piano players! On each Friday there will be a mini concert performance! Cost is $25 for the week (siblings will receive a $5 discount for the week). Contact me, Suzy Plyler at 828-758-4296 for more information or to sign up. Classes will be held in my home in Lenoir, NC. Handbell Choir Classes will also begin in September. If you are interested in these Fall classes contact Suzy.

June 24-28, varying times, locations & instructors – Turchin Center offering A week-long experience that allows participants to be fully immersed in the topic of their choice while taking part in opportunities to network with other artists. Some workshops are available for college credit. Visit http://tcva.org/workshops for more information. Artist Intensive Topics: Elegant Connections: Metals and Jewelry Making with Angela Bubash, Monotype and the Responsive Print: Print making with April Flanders, Portrait Sculpture with Steve Eingorn, Figure Drawing with Tim Ford, Drawing with Paint with Marsha Holmes. Visit www.tcva.org for details

June 25-27 (ages 6-12), 8-11:30a.m. – Horse Camp 1 - Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir

June 25-28, 9am-12noon daily – Summer Kids Kamp at Mine By Design Studio in downtown Lenoir - Registration starts now for this year's Kids Kamp. It will include fun arts and crafts projects such as mosaics, mobiles, jewelry, scrapbook project and pottery painting. Fee includes snack daily and all materials and supplies needed for each project. Kamp will fill up fast and space will be limited. Call today to register your kamper and their friends. Kampers must be pre-registered and pre-paid. Don't miss the fun! Class fee $99. 828-758-9660, www.minebydesignstudio.com

June 27: Blowing Rock Art & History Museum's First Annual Art Ball, 7 pm. Drinks, dinner, dancing, and entertainment surrounded by the Impressionist paintings exhibited in "Art Among Friends: Four Collections of American Art." $125/person with table sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit the Museum. Call 828-295-9099 ext. 3008 to reserve.

June 27-28, 9:30am-12noon (ages 5-9 and adult) – Norma S. Suddreth teaching a two days “Grand Club Camp/Workshop” at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) Cost $75 ($65 for members), all supplies included! Grand Club is a unique camp for children and their special adult and includes simple lessons combining art & science. Students will create a book titled “My Mountain Memory Book” about their High Country experience. Call 828-295-9099 or email Leila Weinstein, leila@blowingrockmuseum.org for information & registration

June 27-29 “Pushing the Envelope in Watercolor: Express Yourself” with Mel Stabin at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson, 336-846-3827 or visit www.florenceartschool.org. – Challenge yourself and go beyond your boundaries in watercolor. This workshop will encourage you to express yourself and to experience the uniqueness of watercolor and its magical, spontaneous, unpredictable, and transparent qualities.

June 28, 7-10pm – “Deacon Black” (Classic and Southern Rock music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

June 28-30 - Everyone dreams of moving to the beach and becoming a writer. For one weekend in June, you can. UNCW’s nationally recognized Department of Creative writing announces its inaugural summer writers conference, June 28 – 30. In partnership with Randall Library and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the Department of Creative Writing presents three days of workshops, discussions and readings, highlighted by a keynote address by noted author and UNCW faculty member Clyde Edgerton and workshops and classes with faculty members Lavonne J. Adams (poetry), Wendy Brenner (fiction), Nina de Gramont (fiction and young adult), James Fitzgerald (publishing), Virginia Holman (creative nonfiction), Emily Louise Smith (publishing), and Beth Staples (publishing).

Registration costs range from $35 to $599. http://library.uncw.edu/summerwriters/home

June 29: Doodlebug Club, 10:30-11:30 am. Fun art activities and story time for your preschool-aged "doodlebug!" In the Education Center of the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. $5/child. Contact Ethan Brooks-Livingston at 828-295-9099 ext. 3004.

June 29: Saturday Art Club, 1-2 pm. Art projects for the "older" kids, age K-3 in the Education Center of the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. $5/child. Contact Ethan Brooks-Livingston at 828-295-9099 ext. 3004.

ARTIST CALL – June 29 deadline for July 13 event – Caldwell Chamber of Commerce invites arts/craft and other vendors to apply for space at the annual Blackberry Festival - http://www.caldwellcochamber.org/aboutus.asp?id06=130

ARTIST CALL for event date June 29 in Kannapolis - Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival is currently taking vendor form for artists and performers to set up for FREE at the second festival on May 25th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The inaugural event had more than 40 vendors come out, including painters, sculptors, juggling clowns, Renaissance Festival performers, live music, live painting demonstrations and more. This free event is a monthly cultural art walk featuring all aspects of culture, art and performance arts. The event takes place the last Saturday of the month. Anyone interested in setting up for free can contact info@kannapolisarts.com for more information. This is a family friendly event and though it is free we do ask everyone to register in advance. For more information you can also call Michael Knox at 828-231-5037

ARTIST CALL – June 30 deadline for August 31-January 5 exhibit - The Hickory Museum of Art (HMA) is hosting an indoor juried exhibition called Road Trip in conjunction with an upcoming outdoor event called The AutoLawn, showcasing European automobiles of all makes, models, and ages. Artists are invited to submit work for Road Trip that expresses a theme relating to cars, journeys, and the open road. The exhibition will be held in HMA's second floor Coe Gallery from August 31 - January 5. The Museum is using CallForEntry.org (CaFÉ) to manage this call for artists. All entries must be submitted through CaFÉ by June 30. To view the prospectus, visit theCaFÉ website or HickoryArt.org.

Group and Private Art Classes in various media are offered to beginner and intermediate level teens and adults at the Soukup Art Studio in Boone. Visit www.soukupfineartstudio.com for details or to inquire. (Additional group/private art classes by local artists are listed on the Caldwell Arts Council’s website - http://www.caldwellarts.com/21-artists-offering-private-group-lessons/ ... speaking of which – artists please check this site and see if anything needs to be updated ... )

ARTIST CALL ongoing for June 20, July 18, August 15 & September 19 events – Artists, Crafters, Musicians invited to participate in Lenoir Alive Art Walk, Downtown Lenoir, 6-8pm on the Third Thursday each month. For more details, contact Chris Zalensky at lenoiralive@gmail.com

Continuing show - 2013 American Watercolor Society traveling Water Color show is currently on display at the Mooresville Artist Guild, located at 103 W. Center Ave. Mooresville, NC 28115. Phone 704 663-6661. Show hours: Tues Through Sat 10AM to 4PM.

ARTIST CALL, no deadline for September event - The Bethlehem Community Development Association is now accepting arts/crafts vendor applications for the 4th Annual Bethlehem Day & Classic Car Show to be held on September 28th, 2013 at the Lowes Foods Business District at Bethlehem Crossroads in Alexander County, NC. Food and vendor applications are $20. For more information regarding FOOD Vendors contact Terry Riardon at 828-896-9223 or terry_rairdon@yahoo.com and for CRAFT vendors contact Bud Caywood at 828-495-1057 All applications are available at www.Bethlehem-cda.org or can be requested at bethlehemday@gmail.com

July-August-September – Birds and Blooms: New Works in Cut Paper exhibit featuring artwork by Ingrid Erickson of Salisbury NC on display in Caldwell Arts Council’s Art-in-Healing Gallery at Caldwell Memorial Hospital (Mulberry Street entrance) - open daily 7am-8pm; call 828-754-2486 for information.

July 1-3, 9am-12noon – Mountain Life at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) – ages 9-12 – cost $100 ($90 for members, supplies included. – Go back in time to old Appalachia and learn about the people and the traditions of NC’s mountain communities by learning to play a highland game, making a piece of Cherokee pottery, telling Jack Tales, making butter, cooking mountain-style, and competing in a hollerin’ contest. Call 828-295-9099 for information & registration.

July 1-3, 10am-4pm – Turchin Center Multimedia Stretch workshop with instructor Vae Hamilton – combination of painting, sculpture, collage and photography – visit http://tcva.org/workshops/id/987

July 6, 7:30pm – The Band Perry & fireworks at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Opening act: The Chris Lane Band. Admission $37/$32/$5. Part of the Appalachian Summer Festival. Call 800-841-ARTS or 828-262-4046 or email boxoffice@appstate.edu for information.

July 6-14 – “Mindgame” will be performed live on stage at Ensemble Stage in Blowing Rock. On the twenty-fifth anniversary of a psychotic serial killer's incarceration a novelist arrives at the sanitarium to interview the murderer only to find the administrator and attending nurse strangely defiant in granting him access. Be prepared to question your own sanity as you realize nothing is as it seems in this psychological thriller. Visit their website at www.ensemblestage.com or call 828-414-1844 for ticket information.

July 7, 8pm – Independent Films from Around the World: The Other Son at Valborg Theatre. Admission $10/$9. Part of the Appalachian Summer Festival. Call 800-841-ARTS or 828-262-4046 or email boxoffice@appstate.edu for information.

July 8, 8pm – Broyhill Chamber Ensemble at Rosen Concert Hall. Admission $20/$18.40/$10 - Part of the Appalachian Summer Festival. Call 800-841-ARTS or 828-262-4046 or email boxoffice@appstate.edu for information.

July 8-9, 9am-Noon – Turchin Center “What’s Up With Yupo” with instructor Anne Welch – create bright, colorful abstract watercolors on yupo. More information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/988

July 8-12, 10am-2pm - ages 6-10 – Brilliant at BRAHM (Blowing Rock Art & History Museum), cost $180 ($160 for members), supplies included – What makes art brilliant – the artist or the materials? This all-encompassing art camp covers a variety of mediums for children to explore: sculpture, painting, watercolor, collage, and more. Campers should bring a bag lunch. Call 828-295-9099 for information & registration.

July 8-19 – Ensemble Stage in Blowing Rock is offering “Quantum Leap Theatre Camp: for Ages 10-15 - they use their imaginations to explore the possibilities, pitfalls and advantages of moving through time. They'll learn basic and advanced techniques in creating a play and characters for the stage, character relationships onstage, improv techniques, make-up applications, lighting, sound, set construction, etc. They will then write a play based on what they've discovered and publicly perform the play at the end of camp. Will Lincoln have to match wits with Julius Ceasar? Will Amelia Earhart teach Betsy Ross to fly? Who knows? It's all up to the kids imaginations as to where their creation will take us. Camp dates; July 8-19, Mon-Fri, 9:30am- 3:30pm. Enrollment is limited to 14 campers. For more information call 828-414-1844

July 9-11 (ages 6-12), 8-11:30am – Horse Camp 2 - Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir

July 10, 8pm – Broyhill Chamber Ensemble at Rosen Concert Hall. Admission $20/$18.40/$10 - Part of the Appalachian Summer Festival. Call 800-841-ARTS or 828-262-4046 or email boxoffice@appstate.edu for information.

July 10-12, 10am-4pm – Turchin Center presents “The Contemporary Figure, Layering Watercolor and Gouache” with instructor Kate Worm. Participants will explore various ways of applying watercolor and gouache to paper working with a nude model. More information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/990

July 11, 6-9pm - Ladies Night for Art at Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir – Bring your own refreshments.

July 11, 3:30pm – Belk Distinguished Lecture: Joseph Bathanti, free admission, Belk Library Room 114. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu for more information.

July 11-August 3 – Full Circle Arts Photography Show at 29 Second Street NW, Hickory. Call 828-322-7545 or visit www.fullcirclearts.org for details.

July 12 Deadline to receive Grassroots grant applications at Caldwell Arts Council by 5pm. Allocations will be announced by July 30. A grant-writing workshop to provide assistance completing the application may be scheduled if requested. These grants are funded by the North Carolina Arts Council and are available to non-profit organizations for cultural arts programming in Caldwell County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations, arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. The application is available on the website: http://www.caldwellarts.com/38-grassroots-grants/ . For questions or assistance, contact the Arts council by calling 828-754-2486 or email at info@caldwellarts.com

July 12, 7-10pm – “China Bulls” (Rock/Soul/Beach/Classic music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

July 12, 1pm – Triad Stage: Tennessee Playboy. Admission $20/$18.40/$10 at Valborg Theatre. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu for information

July 12 – end of August (DATE CHANGE!) - Shirley Story and her daughter, Lynn Downham will be having a show titled “Five Artist Four Generations” at the Wilkes Art Gallery in North Wilkesboro. They have been busy organizing and framing the art work from Shirley’s family. They are using their work along with the work from Shirley’s mother, Connie O’Neill, and her grandmother and grandfather. There will be 170 pieces of art work . The opening reception will be July 12th from 6:00-8:00pm and the show will hang until August 31st. They hope you can come and enjoy the show and the story of a family who loves to create.

July 13 – 10am-4pm - Blackberry Festival in downtown Lenoir – featuring artists, crafters, food & other vendors and “The World’s Largest Patchwork of Blackberry Cobbler!”

July 13 at dark* - “Madagascar 3” will be shown on the Square in downtown Lenoir and will start at dark -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Bring own chairs/blankets for seating. Rain location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium and the *movie will start at 7pm if moved indoors. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

July 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Don’t Stress ... Distress! Join Eddie Broussard for Furniture Distressing Class. $50 includes supplies (wood, milk paint, wax) and 2 hours instruction. Each student will leave with a finished cabinet-door sized piece. Call ReSource Warehouse 828-256-2695 to sign up; payment is required to register.

July 13, 1pm – TCVA Family Day at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone. Admission is free. Call 828-262-3017 or turchincenter@appstate.edu for information.

July 13, 8pm – Triad Stage: Tennessee Playboy. Admission $20/$18.40/$10 at Valborg Theatre. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu for more information.

July 14, 4pm – EMF Young Artist Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf at Rosen Concert Hall in Boone. Admission $5. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu for more information

July 15, 8pm – Independent Films from Around the World: “No” at Valborg Theatre in Boone, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission $10/$9. Contact 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu for more information.

July 15-17, 9am-12noon – FUNdamentals of Painting (Instructor: Anne Welch) at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM), cost $110 ($100 for members), supplies included – Create an image of your favorite subject with acrylics, the most versatile of painting mediums. You will learn to choose and present an interesting subject, create a pleasing color palette, compose an exciting design, and to critique your own work. Drawing skills are not mandatory and no prior painting experience is necessary. Call 828-295-9099 for information and registration.

July 15-19 – Children’s Camp at Turchin Center with instructors Rosa Dargan-Powers & Kelly Snider (for ages 7-12) – It’s all about mythological stories and creatures from around the world. Participants will explore the imaginative worlds and create their own – more information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/998

July 16-19 – “A Different Expression” exhibit at Caldwell Arts Council. “A Different Expression” is a unique art exhibit of works done by students with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Students are able to express themselves through watercolors, mixed media, acrylics, photography, 3-dimensional works, collages and numerous other mediums as they learned about each of these. Students attend the Compass Classes of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute at the Mulberry Recreation Center, Main Campus, Gateway Opportunities and Caldwell Opportunities. Exhibit may be viewed Tuesday June 16 – Friday June 19, 9am-5pm; reception Thursday July 18, 5-8pm

July 18, 6-8pm – Lenoir Alive, Downtown Art Walk – artists, crafters, musicians – for more information contact Chris Zelensky at lenoiralive@gmail.com

July 18, 12noon-1pm – Lunch and Learn at Turchin Center for Visual Arts, free. “Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition” with Rich Campbell. Call 828-262-3017 or turchincenter@appstate.edu for more information

July 18, 8pm – Idina Menzel with the Eastern Festival Orchestra at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission: $47/$43.24/$39. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu for more information.

July 19, 7-10pm – “Band of Brothers” (Variety & Classic Rock music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

July 19, 3:30-5pm – Photography in the Gallery at Turchin Center with instructors from Appalachian’s commercial photography program. A lively and interactive group discussion about the successful elements at play in the photography of the 10^th Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition. More information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/1052

July 19, 7pm – Family Film Night at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Boone, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission is free. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu for information.

July 19-21, AppState Photo Workshop at Turchin Center with Instructors John Latimer and Chip Williams; schedule varies, check website for details. For the outdoor enthusiast who likes to photograph landscapes in less traveled areas and is willing to participate in moderate hiking with their photography gear to reach tehse destinations. More information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/1049

July 19-21, 26-28 – “Seven In One Blow” performances at Foothills Performing Arts theatre – call 828-726-2318 or visit www.fpatheatre.org

July 20, 8pm – Boz Scaggs at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Boone, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission: $47/$43.24/$39. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu for information.

July 21, 8pm – Eastern Festival Orchestra: Andre Watts, piano and Julian Schwarz, cello at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Admission $27 / $24.84 / $23. Contact 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu

July 22, 8pm – Broyhill Chamber Ensemble performs at Rosen Concert Hall in Boone, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission $20/$18.40/$10. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu

July 22-26, 8am-12noon – CCC&TI Super Summer Camp Class (2 classes in 4 hours) – “Pottery” – Students will have the chance to learn with hands-on experience the art of creating many different types of pottery. All of the pieces that are created within the classroom will be displayed at a gallery opening at the college on the last day. Students will be able to take their projects home at the end of the week. “Art: A Little Bit of Everything” – This course will introduce students to many different types of art and allow many great hands-on projects. Students will be able to showcase their projects in an open gallery at the college on the last day of class.” $65/student. Call CCC&TI 828-726-2242.

July 22-26, 9am-12noon – Illustrate Your World (ages 9-12; cost $150 ($135 for members) at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM), supplies included. – Does your child love to draw, illustrate, doodle or color? During this week-long camp, children will use crayons, watercolors, colored pencils and more to illustrate their world as they learn the techniques of drawing as well as different illustration styles. We will explore the Museum and areas around Blowing Rock, learning how to illustrate different aspects of the environment in which they live using various mediums. Call 828-295-9099 for information and registration

July 22-26, 10am-4pm – “Creative Freedom Through Intuitive Painting” at Turchin Center with instructor Debbie Arnold. Using acrylic paints and pouring techniques to create imaginative works. For more information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/992

July 24, 12noon-1pm – Lunch and Learn at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone. “The Balanchine Legacy” with Robert Weiss. Admission is free. Call 828-262-3017 or turchincenter@appstate.edu

July 24, 8pm – Broyhill Chamber Ensemble at Rosen Concert Hall in Boone, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission $20/$18.40/$10. Contact 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu

July 25, 6-9pm - Ladies Night for Art at Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir – Bring your own refreshments.

July 25, 8pm – Carolina Ballet: A Balanchine Celebration featuring Rubies at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in boone. Admission $27/$24.84/$23. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu

July 26, 7-10pm – “The Logic” (Cover/Variety music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

July 26, 8pm – Independent Films from Around the World: “11 Flowers” at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts in Boone, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission $10/$9. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu

July 27 at dark* - “Brave” will be shown on the Square in downtown Lenoir and will start at dark -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Bring own chairs/blankets for seating. Rain location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium and the *movie will start at 7pm if moved indoors. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

July 27, 10am-12noon – 27^th Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Walk at ASU in Boone. Visit www.rosensculpture.org

July 27, 8pm – An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission: $47/$3.24/$39. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu

ARTIST CALL for event date July 27 in Kannapolis - Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival is currently taking vendor form for artists and performers to set up for FREE at the second festival on May 25th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The inaugural event had more than 40 vendors come out, including painters, sculptors, juggling clowns, Renaissance Festival performers, live music, live painting demonstrations and more. This free event is a monthly cultural art walk featuring all aspects of culture, art and performance arts. The event takes place the last Saturday of the month. Anyone interested in setting up for free can contact info@kannapolisarts.com for more information. This is a family friendly event and though it is free we do ask everyone to register in advance. For more information you can also call Michael Knox at 828-231-5037

July 27-August 4 – “A Bench in the Sun” will be performed live on stage at the Ensemble Stage in Blowing Rock. When a famous former actress moves into the local retirement community, two longtime friends suddenly find themselves at odds as they each, in their own unique way, vie for her attention. Proving once and for all, just because you're retired doesn't mean you're dead. Visit their website at www.ensemblestage.com or call 828-414-1844 for ticket information.

July 29, 8pm – Independent Films from Around the World: “La Rafle” at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission: $10/$9. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu

July 29-31, 10am-2pm (ages 8-12) – Appalachian Art Adventures at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM), Cost $120 ($110 for members), supplies included – Join us for three days of fun exploring and appreciating unique art forms associated with the High country. Experiences include traditional crafts, textiles, impressionism and more. Call 828-295-9099 for registration & information.

July 29-31, 10am-4pm – “Inkalicious: Creating with Alcohol Inks” at Turchin Center with instructor Cathy Taylor – create beautiful works using alcohol inks. No painting experience necessary. More information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/994

July 30-August 1 (ages 10-14), 8-11:30am – Watercolor - Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir

July 31, 12noon-1pm – Lunch and Learn at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts “Negotiation of the Secret Society of the Cloth” with Dr. Eli Bentor. Call 828-262-3017 or turchincenter@appstate.edu Admission is free.

ARTIST CALL – July 31 deadline (early registration discount) for October 5 event - Art in the Shop is currently seeking artists interested in showing at the 15th Annual Art in the Shop on October 5, 2013 This unique venue is located at The Shop, in Bethlehem ,NC, studio of metal artist Richard Sinclair. The area is a fairly level grassy six-acre area with plenty of free customer parking. The show encompasses artwork of all varieties, but is fast becoming a well-known venue for folk and outsider artists. Also featured will be bonsai, sculpture, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, garden art and much, much more. We are only looking for quality artwork and fine crafts produced by the artist or members of the artists' studio. All artwork must be original in design, absolutely no kits accepted. The event is limited to 40 artists. Cost of the space is $40.00 if application is received by July 31 and $50.00 if received between August 1 and September 15. Applications after September 15 will be considered if space is still available and will be $60.00. Booth space for the event is 11' x 11' space. Booths are spaced so there are at least two customer accessible sides. All artwork must be original in design, absolutely no kits accepted. Art in the Shop 2013 is Saturday October 5, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be held, rain or shine, at The Shop located at 274 Bobby Godfrey Lane, Taylorsville NC.

July-August exhibit at Art in the Hall (Morganton’s City hall, open 8-5 Monday-Friday): Alan Huffman’s vintage restored and non-restored soda vending machines

August 1, 10am-4pm – “Mixing It Up – Mixed Media” at Turchin Center with instructor Anne Welch – create one of a kind artwork with paper, brushes, gesso, watercolor and items around your home. More information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/996

ARTIST CALL – August 1 deadline for September 14 event – Winston-Salem’s 2013 Historic West End ARTSfest is now accepting artist entries. Artists submitting by 6/30/13 will be considered for cover art promotion. The deadline for all entries is 8/1/13. ARTSfest is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2013. The hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm. There is a rain date of Sunday, September 15^th . The event is free for attendees. ARTSfest is a biennial juried fine art and fine craft show held outside in charming Grace Court in the historic West End neighborhood of Winston-Salem. The event features artists from all over NC and beyond selling their art, with every media represented. Local musicians serenade from the gazebo throughout the day. Some of the finest food truck vendors will delight your taste buds with their varied menus and the kids can make their own art to take home at our children’s arts and crafts area. ARTSfest draws thousands of attendees from across NC and neighboring states. This is our cities 100^th Centennial of the towns of Winston and Salem’s merger. We would like to invite everyone to come and help us celebrate our heritage as the “City of the Arts”

August 1, 8pm – An Acoustic Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin with special guest Suzanne Vega at The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, part of An Appalachian Summer Festival. Admission: $47/$43.24/$39. Call 828-262-4046 or boxoffice@appstate.edu

August 2, 7-10pm – “Tim Hall and Buffalo Country” (Country music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

August 2, 9:30am-4:30pm – “Flag Books: Content in Motion” at Turchin Center with instructor Sharon Sharp – Learning the process of creating flag books and learning to present content in highly imaginative ways. More information: http://tcva.org/workshops/id/923

August 2-23 (Artist Reception August 2, 5-7pm hosted by Altrusa Club) – “Science As Art” featuring artwork by Mark Nystrom, Rebekah A. Tolley, and Susannah Zucker on display at Caldwell Arts Council. Call 828-754-2486 or www.caldwellarts.com

August 5-7, 6-9pm – “Memory Collage Inspired by Artist Romare Bearden” at Turchini Center with instructor Jeri Allison – participants willc reate a collage of their favorite memory. More information: http://tcva.org/workshops

August 5-7, 9-4:30 daily – Tom Edgerton Portrait Workshop “Life On Canvas” at Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson. Six-time Portrait Society of America award winner Tom Edgerton teaches a comprehensive, three-day workshop in the fine art of portraiture. His easy-going, friendly style offers the student a wonderful opportunity to learn how to compose the portrait, light the subject, use various tools, work from a live model, and study a number of approaches to the color palette. To register call Meghan Minton, Director at 336-846-3827 or visit www.FlorenceArtSchool.org. Tuition $285 plus $30 model fee. Visit Tom’s website at www.TomEdgerton.com

August 8, 6-9pm - Ladies Night for Art at Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir – Bring your own refreshments.

August 9, 7-10pm – “The Harris Brothers” (Americana music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

August 10 at dark* - “Rise of the Guardians” will be shown on the Square in downtown Lenoir and will start at dark -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Bring own chairs/blankets for seating. Rain location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium and the *movie will start at 7pm if moved indoors. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

August 13-15, 10am-3pm (with lunch break) Oil Painting with Sarah Reynolds Dixon at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM), cost $120 ($110 for members), supplies NOT included – This workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn more about painting with oils – students will focus on creating a landscape inspired by the beautiful scenery surrounding us. Experience with color mixing is helpful.

August 14, 21, 28 (3 Wednesdays), 4-6pm (all ages) – Appalachian Documentary Film Series at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM), $10/film, $25/series – Guests will view a documentary film about a topic of interest to Appalachian studies followed by discussion facilitated by filmmaker Tom Hansell and other guest speakers. Wine & cheese. Call 828-295-9099 for information and registration.

August 15, 5:30-7:30pm - HandMade In America Craft Lab “Social Media For Beginners” at Caldwell Arts Council. Call the Arts Council at 828-754-2486 or HMIA at 828-252-0121 to register. Do you know what Facebook is or how to tag a photo in Pintrest? If you are just starting out in Social Media, come find out the basic tricks to make it work for your creative business. Please bring a laptop if you have one. Craft Lab participation free for Caldwell Arts Council donors; $20 each for non-donors.

August 15, 6-8pm – Lenoir Alive, Downtown Art Walk – Artists, crafters, musicians – for more information contact Chris Zelensky at lenoiralive@gmail.com

August 16, 7-10pm – “Chickweed” (60’s, 70’s, 80’s Classic Rock, Country & Beach music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

August 19-20, Felted Wall Pieces with instructor Sharron Parker at the Florence Thomas Art School in downtown West Jefferson. Explore the rich possibilities of this medium, working with dyed unspun wool and hot water. Students will comb and layer the dyed wools, partially felt geodes & cylinders, and then slice these to create patterning for flat felts. The flat felts can then be embellished with yarns, fleece curls, etc. for wall pieces with lots of colors and texture. 336-846-3827 or www.florenceartschool.org

August 22, 6-9pm - Ladies Night for Art at Frye Art Studio, 828-320-7819 or charlie@fryeartstudio.com, 904 West Avenue, Lenoir – Bring your own refreshments.

August 23, 7-10pm – “Hott Gritz” (R&B/Funk/Smooth Jazz) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

August 24, 9am-4:30pm – Photography Workshop at Caldwell Arts Council with instructor Sol Levine $45/person – covers equipment, lens types & uses, maximizing your camera’s capability, capturing the image, composition and related topics. Call 828-754-2486 to register; see website (http://www.caldwellarts.com/232-art-classes-at-caldwell-arts-council/ ) for details on this class.

August 24 at dark* - “Oz: The Great And Powerful” will be shown on the Square in downtown Lenoir and will start at dark -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Bring own chairs/blankets for seating. Rain location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium and the *movie will start at 7pm if moved indoors. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

August 24-September 1 – “Bedside Manners” will be performed live on stage at Ensemble Stage in Blowing Rock. When a brother reluctantly agreed to look after his sister's country inn while she's away, he did not anticipate all the wild comings-and-goings! He soon becomes hilariously engulfed in confusion and bewilderment as he tries to prevent the inevitable meetings of husbands, wives, and lovers in assorted compromising situations. Visit their website www.ensemblestage.com or call 828-414-1844 for ticket information.

August 30 – September 27 (Artist Reception August 30, 5-7pm) – “Far and Wide” featuring artwork by Hank Foreman, Nicolas Amortegui and Ana Jofre at Caldwell Arts Council

August 30, 7-10pm – “Throw Down Jones” (Rock music) will perform FREE on the Square in Downtown Lenoir. Inclement weather location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium. Decisions to move the bands indoors will be made by 5pm. Please call 828-851-0341 for more information. Supported by the Caldwell Arts Council.

August 30-September 1 – Happy Valley Fiddlers Festival at Jones Farm

ARTIST CALL for event date August 31 in Kannapolis - Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival is currently taking vendor form for artists and performers to set up for FREE at the second festival on May 25th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The inaugural event had more than 40 vendors come out, including painters, sculptors, juggling clowns, Renaissance Festival performers, live music, live painting demonstrations and more. This free event is a monthly cultural art walk featuring all aspects of culture, art and performance arts. The event takes place the last Saturday of the month. Anyone interested in setting up for free can contact info@kannapolisarts.com for more information. This is a family friendly event and though it is free we do ask everyone to register in advance. For more information you can also call Michael Knox at 828-231-5037

ARTIST CALL – August 31 deadline for the following: The Aesthetica Art Prize 2013 is now open for entry, offering both budding and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider, international audience. Now in its sixth year the competition is a celebration of visual art, inviting all artists to submit imaginative and innovative work that pushes the boundaries of their chosen medium. Committed to nurturing new and existing talent, the Aesthetica Art Prize is a fantastic opportunity to develop your presence in the international art world. Prizes include up to £1000 in cash, a group exhibition and editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine, which has a readership of 140,000 worldwide. Categories for entry are: Photographic & Digital Art, Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture, Painting & Drawing and Installation & Performance. Deadline for entries is 31 August. Please visit www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize for more information.

First week of September - JKMoyles Pottery/Gallery will be offering weaving classes the first week in September. These classes will be offered by Sally Hagerty from Recycled Fiber Arts. Please have those interested call now for scheduling – 828-758-7696

September 6, 7-8:30pm – Blue Jeans Preview Party to meet sculptors, sponsors and judge for Sculpture Celebration; $25/person; contact Caldwell Arts Council for reservations 828-754-2486

September 7, 9am-4pm – Sculpture Celebration sponsored by Caldwell Arts Council at Broyhill Walking Park in Lenoir – almost 200 sculptures in competition for cash awards; live music & food vendors.

September 14 at dark* - “Wreck It Ralph” will be shown on the Square in downtown Lenoir and will start at dark -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Bring own chairs/blankets for seating. Rain location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium and the *movie will start at 7pm if moved indoors. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

September 19, 6-8pm – Lenoir Alive – Downtown Art Walk – artists, crafters, musicians – for more information contact Chris Zelensky, lenoiralive@gmail.com

September 19, 5-8pm – Downtown Hickory Art Crawl, starting at Full Circle Arts/Taste Full Beans, 29 Second Street NW

September 20-22 – Mike Sibley (incredible Australian drawing artist/teacher) – will hold a 3-day Intensive Drawing Workshop in Hickory at the SALT block, ~$480/person – for details visit http://www.sibleyfineart.com/_workshop_usa.htm

September 28 at dark* - “Hotel Transylvania” will be shown on the Square in downtown Lenoir and will start at dark -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Bring own chairs/blankets for seating. Rain location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium and the *movie will start at 7pm if moved indoors. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

September-October exhibit at Art in the Hall (Morganton’s City hall, open 8-5 Monday-Friday): John D. Richards two and three dimensional painings, sculpture & collage

October-November-December – Watercolor Paintings by Judy Rider on display at Caldwell Arts Council’s Art-in-Healing Gallery at Caldwell Memorial Hospital (Mulberry Street entrance) open daily 7am-8pm. Call 828-754-2486 for information

ARTIST CALL – October 1 deadline for October event – Caldwell County visual artists (2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art) invited to bring two pieces of art to compete in the Caldwell Visual Artists Competition at Caldwell Arts Council. Visit the website for details: www.caldwellarts.com

ARTIST CALL - October 1 deadline for December event – Caldwell Arts Council is accepting samples of handmade items for this jury committee for our annual Satie’s Holiday Sale. Contact Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 or visit www.caldwellarts.com for details.

October 4-25 (Artist Reception October 4, 5-7pm hosted by the Brush & Palette Club) – “37^th Annual Caldwell Visual Artists Competition” at Caldwell Arts Council, open to Caldwell County artists; Contact 828-754-2486 or visit www.caldwellarts.com for registration details.

October 5-6, 10am-5pm – Art On Main in downtown Hendersonville will feature regional artists and demos

October 5, 10am-4pm with 1 hour break for lunch– “Beginning Digital Photography (Starting With the Basics)” with J. Marshall White, professional photographer at Caldwell Arts Council; $45/person; call Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 to register/prepay. Discount for registering for all 3 photography workshops this month.

October 5, 10am-5pm – Art in the Shop will be held, rain or shine, at The Shop, 274 Bobby Godfrey Lane, Taylorsville. For information call Richard or Barbara Sinclair, 828-632-0106 or info@artintheshop.net

October 12, 10am-4pm with 1 hour break for lunch – “The Art & Science of Lighting for Photography” with J. Marshall White, professional photographer at Caldwell Arts Council; $45/person; call Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 to register/prepay.

October 12 at dark* - “Paranorman” will be shown on the Square in downtown Lenoir and will start at dark -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Bring own chairs/blankets for seating. Rain location will be the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium and the *movie will start at 7pm if moved indoors. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

October 17, 5:30-7:30pm - HandMade In America Craft Lab “The Artist Portfolio-Digital and Print” at Caldwell Arts Council. Call the Arts Council at 828-754-2486 or HMIA at 828-252-0121 to register. Come find out what should be in every artist’s portfolio, what your portfolio is judged on, and how to approach galleries. You will also learn how to think outside the box about exhibitions, and some insider tips of how to get your work seen. Learn from curator and director Gwynne Rukenbrod about how to approach galleries, create a portfolio, and what is the difference between an artist’s bio and statement. Craft Lab participation free for Caldwell Arts Council donors; $20 for non-donors.

October 18, 7:30pm – Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks I at JE Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir – “Music from the Spring” by Jens Kruger, featuring the Kruger Brothers. Call 828-324-8603 for information.

October 19, 10am-4pm with 1 hour break for lunch – “Creating Portraits (Basic Posing for Everyday Use)” with J. Marshall White, professional photographer at Caldwell Arts Council; $45/person; call Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 to register/prepay.

ARTIST CALL October 20 deadline for 2013 event – order kit in advance – Click here for details or visit www.mysterybuild.com - Mystery Build Art Challenge Awards totaling $15,000; Entry & Materials Kit $36 – The Challenge: Create a work of art using ONLY the materials provided in a Mystery Build Kit. The Twist: You don't know what's inside!

October 27, 3pm – Western Piedmont Symphony Chamber Classics I featuring the Kontras Quartet at SALT Block Auditorium. Call 828-324-8603 for information.

November 1-22 (Artist Reception November 1, 5-7pm hosted by Lenoir Service League) - “Country Roads and Catawba Journey” exhibit featuring photography by Clayton Joe Young and Barry Huffman’s “Catawba Journey” collection, along with quilts from “Four Patch” on display at Caldwell Arts Council; opening reception hosted by Lenoir Service League.

ARTIST CALL - November 5 Deadline for December event - Caldwell Arts Council is accepting samples of handmade items for this jury committee for our annual Satie’s Holiday Sale. Contact Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 or visit www.caldwellarts.com for details.

November 9, 10am-5pm – “4^th Annual Art Around Caldwell Studio Tour” featuring artists in studios, galleries and small businesses all over Caldwell County. Contact Caldwell Arts Council to participate or to get your copy of the tour brochure – 828-754-2486 or www.caldwellarts.com

November 9, 7:30pm – Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks II at PE Monroe Auditorium, Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory – Works by Dvorak, Hanson & Rachmonioff featuring Gregory Knight, Piano. Call 828-324-8603 for information.

November 23, 7pm – “Escape from Planet Earth” will be shown at the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

November-December Exhibit at Art in the Hall (Morganton’s City hall, open 8-5 Monday-Friday) – Kimberly Ollis’ fiber art quilts

December 6-24 (open late with refreshments December 6 hosted by Caldwell Women’s Club) – Caldwell Arts Council’s “Satie’s Holiday Sale” when the entire Arts Council changes from a gallery to a gift store stocked full of locally handcrafted items for holiday gifting; open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm. Contact 828-754-2486

December 7, 7-9pm – IT’S BACK! A Taste of Christmas at the beautiful Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast on Harper Avenue, benefiting the Caldwell Arts Council; $25/person reservations required. A taste of all things Christmas – hors d’oeuvres, main dishes, vegetables, desserts, beverages – a delightful artistic tasting event!

December 14, 7pm – “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” will be shown at the Old Lenoir High School Auditorium -- Part of the Fabulous Family Films series provided by the City of Lenoir Parks & Recreation Department & Caldwell Arts Council – FREE ADMISSION! Concessions available for purchase. Movie title subject to change without notice. Call 828-757-2187 for more information.

February 8, 7:30pm – Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks III at the First Baptist in Hickory – Works by Jongen, Rossini, and Saint-Saens featuring Kenneth Miller, Organ. Call 828-324-8603 for information.

February 22, 7:30pm – Western Piedmont Symphony presents Chamber Classics II featuring the Kontras Quartet at Hickory Museum of Art. Call 828-324-8603 for information.

March 8, 7:30pm – Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks IV at the SALT Block Auditorium in Hickory – works by Barlow, Copland, Duckworth & Nielsen, featuring Laura Stevens & Anna Morris, Flute & Oboe. Call 828-324-8603 for information.

March 29, 7:30pm – Western Piedmont Symphony presents Chamber Classics III featuring the Kontras Quartet at the SALT Block Auditorium in Hickory. Call 828-324-8603 for information.

April 12, 7:30pm – Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks V at PE Monroe Auditorium, Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory – Works by Brahms, Handel-Schoenberg & Mozart. Featuring the Kontras Quartet. Call 828-324-8603 for information.