Showing posts with label June events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label June events. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Special Events in Rabun County this weekend, in connection with the Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
3RD Annual Mountain Lakes Classic Antiques Show!
Rabun County Civic Center, Clayton , GA . June 18th – June 21th. Featuring antiques dealers from across the country. Returning again this year is J. Christopher Mitchell, 12 year veteran appraiser for the Antiques Road Show. New to the show this year is a restoration booth for
crystal repair, porcelain, painting, and gold leafing. The date are Friday, June 19, and Saturday,
June 20,10AM-5PM, and Sunday, June 21,12PM-5PM. Advance tickets $6.00 or $8.00 at the gate, Preview Party and Pre-Show Thursday, June 18, 6PM-8PM, Preview Party tickets can be reserved by Contacting Linda Nicholson at 706-746-7415 or linda@mountainlakesclassic.com.
Persimmon on the Square - June 20, 2009; 1-4 PM; Artist Bob Francisco will be doing
painting demonstrations at Persimmon on the Square. 28 East Savannah St, Clayton.
Enoteca-style tasting room, featuring tastings of Persimmon Creek Vineyards estategrown
wines. For more information call 706-212-7972
Lillian E. Smith Center for the Creative Arts/Foundation: Open for guided Tours Sun.
June 21 --2pm- 5pm 383 Hershey Lane, Clayton, GA. The Lillian E. Smith Foundation,
Inc., was established to honor the memory of the person whose name it bears. Lillian E.
Smith, acknowledged as a significant writer and humanitarian, held at the center of her
being her function as a creative artist. She also deeply valued the power of the arts to
transform the lives of all human beings. Visit her home site which now serves as an artist
retreat for quiet solitude and privacy. The LES Center is approximately one mile from the
76 EAST /441 intersection to Old Chechero Road, continue on that road for
approximately one-tenth mile to Carver's Chapel, take the gravel road (to the right) which
is Hershey Lane for approximately four-tenths mile up the hill until you reach the
Director's Cottage at the Center, 383 Hershey Lane.
St. James Flower and Liturgical Arts Festival. - Third Annual Flower Festival. 260
Warwoman Rd, Clayton, GA 30525. Floral arrangements will be on display by members
of the Flower Guild as well as hand-made Church Vestments. Flower arranging
demonstrations will be held 11am-2pm on June 19 and June 20. Noted speaker, writer
and gardener, Peter Loewer of Asheville, to speak on Friday afternoon June 19th. For
information contact: jht1938@windstream.net
Tallulah Falls Station: Newly reopened Tallulah Station located in Rabun County at 105
Moss Street in Tallulah Falls, Ga. is now home to Wild Wood Works Studio, Idyllwood
Gallery and Depot Delights. Featured events during the tour on Saturday June 20th:
Blacksmithing demonstrations by Chris Smith, and Rustic furniture making by Don
Bundrick from noon through 5 p.m. Idyllwood Gallery and Wild Wood Works Studio
will be open to the public from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. with the works of Regional artists
Sandy Webster (multimedia), Jim Couper (landscape paintings), Katherin Weber-Scott
(fabric) and Don Bundrick (rustic furniture) on display. In the focus gallery, local artists
Chris Smith, Victor Eller, Susie Schnurr, Nancy Garrett, and Anthony Morgan will be on
display as well. Depot Delights will be open 9a.m.-6p.m. serving sweet treats including
ice cream, fudge, truffles, candy, boiled peanuts, old fashioned sodas and more. Come
out and support the arts in Tallulah Falls! Call 706 839-1906 for more info.
Rabun County Civic Center, Clayton , GA . June 18th – June 21th. Featuring antiques dealers from across the country. Returning again this year is J. Christopher Mitchell, 12 year veteran appraiser for the Antiques Road Show. New to the show this year is a restoration booth for
crystal repair, porcelain, painting, and gold leafing. The date are Friday, June 19, and Saturday,
June 20,10AM-5PM, and Sunday, June 21,12PM-5PM. Advance tickets $6.00 or $8.00 at the gate, Preview Party and Pre-Show Thursday, June 18, 6PM-8PM, Preview Party tickets can be reserved by Contacting Linda Nicholson at 706-746-7415 or linda@mountainlakesclassic.com.
Persimmon on the Square - June 20, 2009; 1-4 PM; Artist Bob Francisco will be doing
painting demonstrations at Persimmon on the Square. 28 East Savannah St, Clayton.
Enoteca-style tasting room, featuring tastings of Persimmon Creek Vineyards estategrown
wines. For more information call 706-212-7972
Lillian E. Smith Center for the Creative Arts/Foundation: Open for guided Tours Sun.
June 21 --2pm- 5pm 383 Hershey Lane, Clayton, GA. The Lillian E. Smith Foundation,
Inc., was established to honor the memory of the person whose name it bears. Lillian E.
Smith, acknowledged as a significant writer and humanitarian, held at the center of her
being her function as a creative artist. She also deeply valued the power of the arts to
transform the lives of all human beings. Visit her home site which now serves as an artist
retreat for quiet solitude and privacy. The LES Center is approximately one mile from the
76 EAST /441 intersection to Old Chechero Road, continue on that road for
approximately one-tenth mile to Carver's Chapel, take the gravel road (to the right) which
is Hershey Lane for approximately four-tenths mile up the hill until you reach the
Director's Cottage at the Center, 383 Hershey Lane.
St. James Flower and Liturgical Arts Festival. - Third Annual Flower Festival. 260
Warwoman Rd, Clayton, GA 30525. Floral arrangements will be on display by members
of the Flower Guild as well as hand-made Church Vestments. Flower arranging
demonstrations will be held 11am-2pm on June 19 and June 20. Noted speaker, writer
and gardener, Peter Loewer of Asheville, to speak on Friday afternoon June 19th. For
information contact: jht1938@windstream.net
Tallulah Falls Station: Newly reopened Tallulah Station located in Rabun County at 105
Moss Street in Tallulah Falls, Ga. is now home to Wild Wood Works Studio, Idyllwood
Gallery and Depot Delights. Featured events during the tour on Saturday June 20th:
Blacksmithing demonstrations by Chris Smith, and Rustic furniture making by Don
Bundrick from noon through 5 p.m. Idyllwood Gallery and Wild Wood Works Studio
will be open to the public from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. with the works of Regional artists
Sandy Webster (multimedia), Jim Couper (landscape paintings), Katherin Weber-Scott
(fabric) and Don Bundrick (rustic furniture) on display. In the focus gallery, local artists
Chris Smith, Victor Eller, Susie Schnurr, Nancy Garrett, and Anthony Morgan will be on
display as well. Depot Delights will be open 9a.m.-6p.m. serving sweet treats including
ice cream, fudge, truffles, candy, boiled peanuts, old fashioned sodas and more. Come
out and support the arts in Tallulah Falls! Call 706 839-1906 for more info.
Main Street Gallery features two demonstrating artists
Main Street Gallery in Clayton features several demonstrating artists this weekend in conjunction with the Northeast Georgia Arts Tour -- painter, Jennifer Knighton; wood turner, Travis Barnes; and bird sculptor, Kathy Kimmel.
New art on display in the gallery includes pottery by Roger Corn, paintings by Dorethey Gorham, fused glass jewelry from Israel -- and more. The front window is full of cedar critters created bJ.L. Nipper in Tennessee -- great fun and conversation pieces for any home, garden or deck. Come see!
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour June 19-21
Open House Weekend -- June 19th - 21stThe Northeast Georgia Mountains are alive with creativity! At last count, over 150 Artists are scheduled to demonstrate art-in-the-making at our 38 Art Zone Tour locations. To See who's where....Plot your own course....and Set your own pace click here
Meet painters, potters, folk potters, jewelry makers, glass, wood, stone, fiber artists and more as they share their creative techniques-- many of whom are emerging,internationally known and collected artists. There are just too many names to name drop!
Plus Special Events!
In addition to demonstrating artists, several special events are scheduled throughout the weekend. Highlights include: Middle Eastern Dance, Folk Pottery Festival, Mountain Lakes Classic Antique Show, St. James Flower Festival, special gallery events and more!!!!
Check out More Fun Things To Do
Dine, Wine and Relax!
In the mood for Italian, Burgers, Pasta, Seafood, delectable sandwiches or a decadent dessert?Plan to sample our regional cuisine and wines while touring. Our dining guide features something for everyone's taste and budget. Tour Eats And, after a busy day of seeing the sights, rest your head at one of our charming country inns or B&B's. Wake up refreshed and ready to cover more creative ground! Tour Lodging
Our Next Open House Weekend: Nov 13th - 15th
You can Join Us Anytime! Most venues on the Tour are Open Year Round!
You can Join Us Anytime! Most venues on the Tour are Open Year Round!
Email us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wine Weekend Stimulus package at Spendor Mountain
The 2nd annual Georgia Fine Wine Festival returns to Black Stock Vineyards and Winery the weekend of June 6-7. Reserve your tickets today! It's a weekend festival of the finest food, wine, music, and art in the beautiful Georgia Mountains.
Splendor Mountain in Tiger (Rabun County) offers a wine weekend stimulus package. Enjoy the wine weekend and rest in a comfortable luxury cottage, perfect for a family or group of couples, for only $500/weekend. This is a real deal! Splendor Mountain also offers a romantic suite for two at the Shadow Rock Pavilion for just $300/weekend.
Bring your Georgia wine and relax on the wraparound porch and enjoy the 8 o'clock Saturday night movie showing of "The Good Year" at Sunrise Lodge.
For reservations, call 706.212.2897
Splendor Mountain in Tiger (Rabun County) offers a wine weekend stimulus package. Enjoy the wine weekend and rest in a comfortable luxury cottage, perfect for a family or group of couples, for only $500/weekend. This is a real deal! Splendor Mountain also offers a romantic suite for two at the Shadow Rock Pavilion for just $300/weekend.
Bring your Georgia wine and relax on the wraparound porch and enjoy the 8 o'clock Saturday night movie showing of "The Good Year" at Sunrise Lodge.
For reservations, call 706.212.2897
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Spring Pottery Show and Sale at Hambidge:Clay Works from Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau
Hambidge Presents Clay Works from Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau
Pottery lovers can head to the Hambidge Center in the Northeast Georgia mountains beginning in April to enjoy the Spring Pottery Show & Sale, from April 18 – June 20. This year’s exhibition, Clay Works from Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, starts on Friday, April 17 with an Opening Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and runs through June 20.
The Clay Works show is curated by Maggie McMahon and features the works of TJ Edwards, Sharon Farrelly, Ginger Freeman, Robert Harvey, Megan Kieffer, Kay Livesey, Jessica Lowe, Maggie McMahon, Victoria Minor, Vince Pitelka, Jean Pitts, Marisa Recchia, Claire Reishman, Archie Stapleton, Merissa Tobler, Nancy Wallace and Jody Windus.
Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions:
From Clayton take Highway 441 north to Dillard. Just inside the city limits, take a left on Betty’s Creek Road and proceed 3.5 miles to the sign and entrance on your right. 105 Hambidge Court, Rabun Gap, Georgia 30568. The mailing address is PO Box 399, Rabun Gap, Georgia 30568. call 706-746-5718 or visit online
Pottery lovers can head to the Hambidge Center in the Northeast Georgia mountains beginning in April to enjoy the Spring Pottery Show & Sale, from April 18 – June 20. This year’s exhibition, Clay Works from Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, starts on Friday, April 17 with an Opening Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and runs through June 20.
The Clay Works show is curated by Maggie McMahon and features the works of TJ Edwards, Sharon Farrelly, Ginger Freeman, Robert Harvey, Megan Kieffer, Kay Livesey, Jessica Lowe, Maggie McMahon, Victoria Minor, Vince Pitelka, Jean Pitts, Marisa Recchia, Claire Reishman, Archie Stapleton, Merissa Tobler, Nancy Wallace and Jody Windus.
Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions:
From Clayton take Highway 441 north to Dillard. Just inside the city limits, take a left on Betty’s Creek Road and proceed 3.5 miles to the sign and entrance on your right. 105 Hambidge Court, Rabun Gap, Georgia 30568. The mailing address is PO Box 399, Rabun Gap, Georgia 30568. call 706-746-5718 or visit online
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Dinners at Persimmon Creek Vineyards
Welcome the arrival of spring with a Vernal Equinox Celebration on March 21st. The dinner will be held at the vineyard (where better?). Come and enjoy the first asparagus of spring!
Lavender’s Blue Dinner ~ Lavender is versatile in the kitchen and is prized by creative chefs as a culinary herb. Come and find out why! Saturday, June 27th
Sunflower Celebration Dinner ~ Please join Tasia Malakasis of Belle Chèvre cheeses and guest chef Virginia Willis for a Celebration of Sunflowers and Southern Fare! Saturday, July 25th
A Cornucopia of Flavors ~ a celebration of Persimmon Creek grown heirloom corn featuring Chef Hilary White of The Hil at Serenbe. Saturday, August 15th
Please call 706.212.7380 to make a reservation.
Lavender’s Blue Dinner ~ Lavender is versatile in the kitchen and is prized by creative chefs as a culinary herb. Come and find out why! Saturday, June 27th
Sunflower Celebration Dinner ~ Please join Tasia Malakasis of Belle Chèvre cheeses and guest chef Virginia Willis for a Celebration of Sunflowers and Southern Fare! Saturday, July 25th
A Cornucopia of Flavors ~ a celebration of Persimmon Creek grown heirloom corn featuring Chef Hilary White of The Hil at Serenbe. Saturday, August 15th
Please call 706.212.7380 to make a reservation.
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