Sunday, April 15, 2012

April Adventures and Art - Near THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

APRIL 28

The Burnsville Metric
Not a bad place to be in late April... (Photo by Michael Davis, 2006)
The route for 2012 will be the same as previous years.

Also on April 28th 



It was in Spruce Pine in the 1930's and 1940's that two of Daniel Boone's direct descendants owned and operated a forge. Lawrence and Daniel Boone VI became very well known for the iron hardware they made for Colonial Williamsburg. Spruce Pine also has the distinction of having Bea Hensley, one of NC's Living Treasures as a resident blacksmith. Bea worked as an apprentice with the Boones and still resides in Spruce Pine. Lanterns forged, handcrafted, and gifted by Daniel BooneVI hang in the historic Burnsville, NC Parkway Playhouse.  Burnsville's new state-of-the-art library showcases a commissioned 6-ft wrought iron lantern forged by Bea's son, Mike.

At the 2012 Festival, festival goers can hammer out a little metal in the Hands-On tent or just watch the professionals. Renowned blacksmiths Zack Noble, Daniel Miller, Elizabeth Brim and Joe Anderson will be demonstrating the art of blacksmithing. Don't miss all the food, fun, exhibits, demonstrations and music at this year's Festival! 

Sample works of these renowned artisans will be on display at the Toe River Arts Council gallery.

Also on April 28th
. 28 - Spring Event at Burnsville Wine and...
Come out to our spring event 4pm to 6pm $15 includes nutrition information, the benefits of wine, recipes, handouts,k healthy appetizers, glass of wine and wine glass. Instructors Medea Galligan MS Nutrition Wendy Dunn Mutual Distributors Preregister by April 24th @ Burnsville Wine and... Space is limited

Contact: Burnsville Wine and...
828-682-7409
Also on April 28th
Mama Won't Fly opens April 28th
a road trip from hell with your high-maintenance mom, and your ditzy soon-to-be-sister-in-law  in the silly misadventure Mama Won’t Fly - at our acclaimed Parkway Playhouse - the oldest, continuously operating summer theater in NC

And Anytime
This video is from CBS news about one of our local crafters:  The Woody family in Spruce Pine is now in its seventh generation of crafting traditional wooden rockers and chairs by hand. Spruce Pine Main Street hosts the annual Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival in conjunction with Penland School of Crafts, Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The festival celebrates blacksmithing’s deep roots in Western North Carolina and features live demonstrations and sales. Penland, founded in 1929 offers a wide range of summer classes as well as a gallery featuring work by artists affiliated with the school.  And...the couple dancing together at the end of the video...my sister's bridge partner - a rocket scientist - really - they get a lot of mileage out of that with jokes at the bridge tables...Meet him in person at Altapass Orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway - an NC historic treasure held in trust, that opens May 2nd.

Come experience our mountain lifestyle and style of mountain living within THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN


These are our time-honored traditions.
Steeped deeply in the famed arts and crafts movement of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains...
Celebrated beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway area and Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina...
Honored commitment to provide and preserve the beauty, peace and simple rustic elegance of Mountain living at its best... 
The Estates... Cottages at Celo... and Cabins at Celo...

One of Western North Carolina's premier gated communities...
Between Asheville and Boone 

For more information:



info@downtownsprucepine.com
Cost:Free
Contact:Bryan Freeborn
828-765-3008
info@downtownsprucepine.com
Categories:BLACKSMITH FESTIVAL
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