Archive for the ‘The Arts’ Category

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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