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:

THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN website

Burnsville Metric 

http://mitchellchamber.blogspot.com/2009/03/fire-on-mountain.html

info@downtownsprucepine.com

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

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Parkway Playhouse

Woody's Chairs on CBS

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN BLACKSMITH FESTIVAL

Locust Street in Downtown Spruce Pine, NC

APRIL 24, 2010 10AM - 4PM

The Appalachian mountains of Western North Carolina have produced world-famous master blacksmiths. In just one local family - by the name of Boone - the craft of blacksmithing has been passed down through 18 generations. This is the lineage of the legendary Daniel Boone, who was also a blacksmith. Come enjoy this heritage craft at our annual Fire on the Mountain festival!

*Try your own skills at forging in the "Hands-On" tent
*Enjoy live demonstrations from some of our leading blacksmiths
*Shop for unique, original pieces for gifts or for your own collection

There will be food vendors, live music, visiting blacksmiths from around the region/country, and special activities for the kids. Then take a break from the activities to try your hand at fly-fishing in the ancient South Toe River that flows through the town (Rivers Edge Outfitters in town will lend or rent you the poles), or just relax with the great food and live music and watch the heritage trains that pass through lower street.

Make the beautiful 15-minute drive over to The Cove at Celo Mountain and see our locally art-commissioned, hand-forged entrance gate. It reflects the profile of our mountains and opens in similitude of the meandering path of Ayles Creek through the community. John Rolleri and David Seltzer were the master blacksmiths on this stunning entry gate made from burnished copper, black iron and stainless steel.

For a video of the festival and further information: http://www.sprucepinefestivals.com/blacksmith.html

For fly-fishing and river sports/trips: http://www.riversedgeoutfittersnc.com/