Archive for the ‘The Arts’ Category

Transylvania County Arts Council-Body & SoulWednesday, February 10th, 2010

Feb 12, 2010 – Mar 12, 2010 Monday – Friday from 10 am – 4 pm Gallery Exhibit: BODY & SOUL – by Transylvania Community Arts Council Location: 349 S. Caldwell Street Brevard, NC – View Map February 12 – March 12 BODY & SOUL: Gallery Exhibit at TC Arts Council The TC Arts CouncilRead More

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5 Facts About Christmas Carols & MoreFriday, December 25th, 2009

There is a distinction between a Christmas carol and a Christmas song. A Christmas Carol has a fairly rapid, regular beat, which would, therefore, exclude a meandering, crooning song such as “White Christmas”. The world’s most famous Christmas carol is “Silent night”. “Jingle Bells” was originally named, “One-Horse Open Sleigh”, and was written for Thanksgiving,Read More

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Roger Whittaker – Darcy The DragonThursday, December 24th, 2009

One of my family’s favorite contemporary Christmas song is Darcy The Dragon song by Roger Whittaker. I hope you enjoy! A Merry Christams to Thee! Roger Whittaker – Darcy The Dragon Click here if you don’t see the flash player.

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Mistletoe, Holly & PoinsettiasWednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Mistletoe Mistletoe was used by Druid priests 200 years before the birth of Christ in their winter celebrations. They revered the plant since it had no roots yet remained green during the cold months of winter. The ancient Celtics believed mistletoe to have magical healing powers and used it as an antidote for poison, infertility,Read More

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Christmas Stockings HistoryTuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Christmas stockings Christmas stockings are hung near the chimney on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill it with goodies for the children. It is an empty sock or a bag that is given the shape of a sock. The children in United States and some other countries have been following this tradition of hangingRead More

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Christmas Tree HistoryMonday, December 21st, 2009

Christmas Trees In 16th-century Germany fir trees were decorated, both indoors and out, with apples, roses, gilded candies, and colored paper. In the Middle Ages, a popular religous play depicted the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. A fir tree hung with apples was used to symbolize the Garden ofRead More

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Western NC Spotlighted on GMAWednesday, December 9th, 2009

On GMA this morning they spotlighted George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore House located in Asheville NC just a mere 40 minuet drive from my home town Brevard. It is truly an experience should you be in Western NC you can not miss! Below is the article from Good Morning America’s web site: Click on the picture ofRead More

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Thank you to Great Folks Everywhere!Friday, October 30th, 2009

In this age of instant information – instant gratification – data overload – we at times forget the humanity behind the written word. So I would like to say a simple THANK YOU for following my Blogs. It’s nice to know what interests me also interests some of you. I enjoy connecting with great folksRead More

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Gallery WalkMonday, August 24th, 2009

Part of the fun of Downtown Brevard, NC is there is always somewhere to go – someone to see – something to do! Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk – August 28th beginning at 5PM Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard as you enjoy visiting the art galleries, art stores, retail stores and restaurants that areRead More

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