Mountain Escapes Magazine – December 2018

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COVERING THE MOUNTAIN TOWNS OF EAST TN, SOUTHWEST VA, & WESTERN NC,

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Gaudy Gold Frame Show............................................................................ 8 Historic Marble Springs............................................................................ 10 Stanley’s Greenhouse by Carolyn Evans.................................................... 9 World War I Soldiers Declare Christmas Truce by Owen Haddock........... 6

Burnsville, NC

Southern Drifters....................................................................................... 15

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Christmas Season by Leah Hughs............................................................. 12

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Ye Olde Country Store by Carolyn Evans................................................ 13

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His comment explains why Col. LeGrande serves on MOWW’s Ethics Committee.

See WW I Christmas Truce story on page 6.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year see you next year!

2019 brings a New Year & a New Look!

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Knoxville, tn Looking for a New adventure?

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Ski/Scuba Center is no spring chicken, originally opening in 1977 right here in Knoxville as a PADI training and instruction center. We have operated out of our current location on Sutherland Ave since 1986 which was purpose built to include a large classroom, indoor heated pool with 10ft diving well and an extensive retail shop and service center. In addition to being a Authorized PADI instruction center we are now a full service SSI (Scuba Schools International) member training center and offer a full line of equipment, repair, tank fills and testing and, of course, customized Dive training ranging from Open Water to count less specialty certifications and even Dive Professional training. We also continue to be the go to place for Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.

Whether you have always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, or you’re already certified and want to continue your education, Ski/Scuba Center in Knoxville is your “go to” resource. We make it safe and convenient with flexible scheduling, private and semiprivate classes and instructors who love to teach people about the underwater world.

Ski/Scuba Center is committed to providing every customer with the very finest dive equipment, dive education, and dive travel, all with unequaled personal service. We are here to help you make informed decisions that enable you to attain your personal diving goals while meeting your personal financial needs.

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Quick buildup caused National Guard units to be federalized. Since they represented many states, then Col. Douglas MacArthur, USA - Chief of Staff,

remarked the collection stretched across the country like a rainbow. That's why we see so many rainbow colors used with WW I related medals.

World War I Soldiers Declare Christmas Truce We heard a most incongruous sound, christmas carols sung by our foe, Someone raised a flag of truce and we met them on contested ground, We shared our food, some cigarettes.

And hummed along with their joyful sound.

Its hard to imagine young men, close to the age of the shown York High School Army JROTC color guard, able to survive the Battle of Verdun in 1914. Verdun was the longest and most costly battle in history. It lasted 303 days with 377,231 French and 337,000 German casualties for a total of 712,000 in 1914. That was 71,000 per month. In 1916 Verdun experienced 976,000 casualties for a total of 1,250,000 during the war.

Post traumatic stress syndrome was rightly referred to as “shell shock”. Thousands of artillery pieces raining a constant and persistent shower of explosives created a unique form of horror.Its little wonder both sides sought peace in a Christmas truce. Its heartening that it was carried out spontaneously by regular troops.

Our fellows sang what tunes we knewin broker English they replied.

Together we buried our common dead Who belonged not to either side.

I hear in some sectors games were played, a game of football of a sort.

Sadly it was the briefest pause ere we resumed our deadly sport.

In years that followed no quarter was given So bitter had our men become, There were no songs left in our hearts, after the Slaughter of Verdun.

ALL TOGETHER NOW SCULPTURE by Andrew Edward’s depicts football match during WW I Christmas Truce

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Happy Holidays

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Knoxville, tn Studios & Gallery

Coming this February!!!

SouthernBellesCloset.com Knoxville’s premiere formal gown consignment event location to be determined open weekends in February only buy, sell prom, pageant, wedding gowns

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(BSG) is an artist “co-op” located at 1127 North Broadway in Knoxville, TN, in the center suite of the Vineyard Floor Covering shopping center. BSG is a group of ten artists and crafts people producing work in many mediums including painting, metal smithing, photography, mixed media, Pansanky egg dying, stained glass, sculpture, and traditional corn shuck doll making. Several artists, including Jessica Gregory, Cynthia Tipton, Anne Freels and Mariclair Tan have been part of the co-op since the beginning.

The gallery has evolved organically over the years. Early on, the group decided they wanted to participate in the areas First Friday festivities and create a retail aspect to represent the artists in the studios. Patrons may view the monthly featured artists and shop in the gallery every Friday and Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm. On First Fridays the gallery is open until 9:00pm. Reception starts at 5:00pm.

Four times per year BSG organizes a community, Open Call to Artists show. This month the Gaudy Gold Frame Show takes the spotlight, the premise of which is “everything is fair game, as long as it’s in a Gaudy Gold Frame!” The annual show has proven to be a local favorite and is always a lot of fun.

Three cash prizes are awarded to winners selected by a third party judge.

Everyone gets to participate in these shows. So… don’t be shy come out see what people have created and find some great locally made gifts.

Knoxville, tn Stanley’s Greenhouse & Farms with Lisa Stanley

by Carolyn Evans

At the enormous Stanley’s Greenhouse a block off Chapman Highway, the tiny Lisa never stops moving.

“We grow 80 percent of everything we sell,” she says, motioning to endless rows of flowers, houseplants, garden art, shrubs, trees and more.

Behind her is an indoor field of poinsettias: red, orange, bright pink, white, pale pink and her favorite — “Jingle Bells” — a plant with red leaves sprinkled with white. Every season we have something different we’re growing. Right now its poinsettias.

We get cuttings shipped from South America and root them ourselves in midsummer. You’ve got to mist them on the hour till they can form their roots. Rocky figured it out. He’s been doing it for years.

The huge “new” greenhouse sits near the original older one and near the old homeplace, the house that was built on the sprawling Davenport farm generations ago.

“We weren’t even a state when the land was deeded to Henry Davenport by Tennessee Governor William Blount’s half-brother Willie Blount,” Lisa says.

“Mr. Charles Stanley Sr.’s [who started the greenhouse business] mother was a Davenport.” The Davenport’s farm was massive and they used to take their produce to Market Square, she says. Then in the 1950s as produce was bringing in less profit, Charles Stanley began to wonder if the farm should shift toward flowers and plants.

He hit the nail on the head. One of his first employees was Arzelia Allen, Lisa’s mother. “My childhood was coming in to see Mama and building my supply of plants.” Over the years Lisa got to know the Stanleys and she eventually married Rocky. “Two of my plants that I’d gotten as a child went to our first home together,” she says. “I didn’t get to come to Stanley’s until about 1995.

I always loved the plants, but I had a lot of years of working as a secretary in a variety of places.

I needed to earn benefits, which Rocky didn’t have. I had to do the big girl thing. I was at the University of Tennessee working when Mrs. Stanley called.” Her job shift to Stanley’s brought her back to the plants she loved and also brought an unexpected surprise.

“I had been trying to have a second child for 10 years and had been taking a lot of fertility drugs. I had thrown up my hands. I was thinking, ‘Well I have one healthy son – maybe I should give up.’ I got the job in sales at Stanley’s in March and found out I was pregnant in December. That was Abby. Years later, Abby is a fixture at the greenhouse. “My husband, Rocky, is the grower. His older brother, Monte, orders seeds and new plant material and organizes the retail area while Monte’s son, Bill, is in charge of wholesale accounts. Mama still works here, I work here and Abby works here. She has a degree in landscape design from UT. She’ll be the one to take us into the next generation. She’s running the front desk, but what I envision for her is to take us further with organizational skills. We’ve got to continue to move forward. I want her also to work more with the plants. “It’s fabulous! I need her badly. I’m off with the customer getting all excited about things. She’s more organized. Our son ? has a degree in plant science from UT and is getting a master’s in plant mosses from the University of Kentucky.

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WILL YOU BE READY WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT?

Pampering Yourself for the Holidays Sunday, December 16, 2018 2:30 PM -3:30 PM Stanley’s Greenhouse

Pampering Yourself for the Holidays workshop with herbalist and wellness educator Rachel Milford at Stanley’s Greenhouse.

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Knoxville, tn Marble Springs Historic Site Embrace Christmas Past…

Make Memories to Last December 9, 2018 2:00-5:00 pm Merry Memories at Marble Springs Join us for an afternoon of music and holiday festivities reminiscent of our pioneer past Admission $3/ages 12 and up $1/ages 11 and under

And visit our Trading Post to shop our newly inspired selection of gifts perfect for the holidays and beyond 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway Knoxville, TN 37920

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by Cherry Johnson

amed for its flowing restorative streams and its pink crystalline limestone, known as Tennessee marble, beautiful Marble Springs State Historic Site was once the home of John Sevier, Tennessee’s first governor (1745-1815). Born in Virginia and active in the French and Indian War, Sevier made a name for himself as a leader of the early Watauga Association, a hero in the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain, a key player and governor of the short-lived state of Franklin, a congressman, father of 18 children, and six-term governor of Tennessee.

At Marble Springs you can immerse yourself in the life and times of John Sevier as you tour through the site’s historic cabins, learning about early Tennessee history. Marble Springs is also a certified wildlife habitat with an arboretum and walking trails open to the public during operating hours.

The site is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 5:00pm, Sunday from 12:00-5:00pm March through December and January and February by appointment only. Guided tours of the cabins are available for a fee. Marble Springs is located at 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. For more information visit our website at www.marblesprings.net, email info@marblesprings.net, or call (865) 573-5508 or (865) 712-9076.

Marble Springs State Historic Site is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission. Supplemental funds are provided by Knox County and the Governor John Sevier Memorial Association.

The Heart of Country

Primitives and Home Décor

Primitives and Home Décor

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KINGSTON PIKE Join us for a night of wine, snacks & shopping FARRAGUT, TN Sale items in select vendor booths 37934

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ocated in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Ross and Pam Leslie have been specializing in primitive home décor for over 30 years as The Heart of Country. They now have retail space in two locations, Knoxville and Maryville, inside of Homespun.

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ocated in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Ross and Pam Leslie have been specializing in primitive home décor for over 30 years as The Heart of Country. They now have retail space in two locations, Knoxville and Maryville, inside of Homespun.

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vonore & tellico plains, tn SEQOUYAH (1776-1843)

Father, Soldier, Silversmith, Statesman and Creator of the Cherokee writing system

Avoid the chaos at the mall!

SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM Hwy 360 P.O. Box 69 Vonore, Tennessee 37885 423-884-6246 www.sequoyahmuseum.org

Visit our Newly Renovated Museum

Visit the Sequoyah Museum for Your Christmas Shopping!

Handmade Cherokee Baskets •CDs• Jewelry • Handmade Native American Prottery by Cherokee Artist Donald Vann..and much, more! OPEN YEAR ROUND Mon-Sat9am-5pm Sun. Noon-5pm (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) Located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee on the shores of beautiful Tellico Lake, 37 miles south of downtown Knoxville.

Stitches in Time Quilt Shop

by Linda Bosket

L inda Bosket is now fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams. Bosket, who retired in December after 12 years of working for Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee.

“I’ve always loved sewing and quilting. This shop is something I’ve always wanted to do as long as I can remember, and I’m thankful to God for giving me this opportunity.”

“I learned on a toy hand crank sewing machine and when I was old enough my mom gave me her old sewing machine to use. The shop has a traditional theme of fabrics including 1800’s, primitives, Civil War fabrics, but it also has a line of batik fabrics and African prints and batiks from Africa, Japanese prints as well. You can also find wool, wool kits, and hand-dyed fabrics from Cherrywood Fabrics.

Start small and simple. Some of the most beautiful quilts are the simple ones, like the four-patch or the nine-patch quilt pattern.

In The Know of Maryville Neighborhoods Blount County Humane Society is seeking volunteers who can commit to two hours, one day per week, in the following areas:

Druid Hill Antique Mall

We buy & sell Antiques & Collectibles

• Dog walking • Cat care/socialization • General cleaning • Retail assistance

DONATIONS REQUESTED: WISH LIST ITEMS

• paper towels • small paper plates • bleach • cat food (dry and wet) • blankets & towels • cat toys • trash bags

Donations can be mailed to or dropped off at: All Creatures Thrift Store 1005 E Broadway Ave. Maryville, TN 37804

2726 Druid Hill Drive Maryville, TN. 37804 865-233-5365 Druidhillandtiques@ gmail.com

Gift cards available, Buy 3 get one free.

Massages, Cupping, Hot Stones, Aromatherapy CBD Clinic topical pain ointment available

Booking online at http://www.head2toealcoa.com

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Burnsville, nc Break out of the Box this Christmas Season in Burnsville, NC by Leah Hughs

The Buck House

The quaint mountain town of Burnsville, North Carolina, is just the right place to make memories this Christmas season and purchase one-of-a-kind gifts. This Blue Ridge Mountain town is beautiful this time of year, decked out in holiday finery. Wreaths and red bows decorate lampposts, and a Christmas tree stands on Town Square. Small businesses along Main Street entice passersby with festive window displays. Downtown Burnsville comes alive with holiday spirit Friday, Dec. 7, as carolers fill Town Square with familiar tunes. Come out and listen for your favorite Christmas carol and lend your voice to the singing. Afterward, bring the family to Town Center for Santa Claus Comes to Town.

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a year round town... with a small town charm Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and let the children share their wish list with Santa, who will also be available for pictures.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, a good old-fashioned Christmas parade marches down Main Street, complete with bands, floats, antique cars and tractors, and of course, the man in red.

One of the most fun — and unusual — events of the season takes place on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8. Adam and Emily Hopson of Happy Hens & Highlands Farm bring one of their Scottish Highland calves to Ring ’N Things jewelry store for a photo shoot. The pet cows resemble large teddy bears with long, fuzzy hair. They donate a portion of the proceeds each day to a different nonprofit.

For those looking to check off their shopping list, consider purchasing tickets to an upcoming community viewing night at Bare Dark Sky Observatory at Mayland Earth to Sky Park.

The observatory is home to the largest telescope for public use in North Carolina. For only $15 for adults or $5 for children, you can spend an evening exploring the night sky up close.

Purchase tickets here: www.Mayland.edu/Observatory.

Several area shops, such as the Toe River Arts Council gallery in downtown Burnsville and One Of A Kind Art Gallery in Micaville, stock a plethora of work by local and regional artists. Whether you’re looking for a piece of pottery, Christmas ornament, painting or jewelry, these galleries offer handmade items in a variety of styles. To plan your holiday getaway to Burnsville, go to www.YanceyChamber.com or call (828) 682-7413.

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Ye Olde Country Store will take you back in time

by Carolyn Evans

“When you walk into our store at 7 South Main Street, you’re taking a step back into time,” says Chris Carlson, owner of Ye Olde Country Store in Burnsville, North Carolina. Just 45 minutes north of Asheville, Burnsville is the perfect Saturday trip from East Tennessee. You can chop down a Christmas tree at one of the many tree farms, then stop in for a deli sandwich and a gingersnap at Ye Olde Country Store, open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. til 5 p.m. There’s still more to do: the history museum, the farmers market and local shops. Don’t forget the photo-op in front of the Christmas tree in the town square.

Chris loves Burnsville and she loves her store. But she didn’t come by either one easily.“The hurricane season of 2004 caused us to leave Florida.

Hurricanes Charlie, Frances, Jean and Ivan all went through our backyard,” she says. “That was our proverbial last straw. Chuck and I started looking through real estate magazines. We saw an old Civil War home. We’d never been to Burnsville before. We flew up the next weekend and got it. The house is in Yancey County. It’s the old Honeycutt homestead. They had 10 children.”

She started working at a store in Burnsville and during her free time would sometimes wander into the Amish Ye Olde Country Store. “The first time I went in the store it was very charming,” she recalls. “I bought Amish barn stars and snacks on my day off.” The store became available for sale in 2011 and in 2012 she and Chuck purchased it. She says her husband is a big part of the store, but has his own business. “I got very excited about this store, but there were several things I wanted to change,” she says. “It didn’t have a deli and it was very important to put a deli in. Growing up in Florida, there were a lot of delis and I missed a good deli sandwich. The Rueben is probably my favorite. When we purchased the store, we were in a 950 square foot location. Within six months we had to move to a larger location and in one year moved to 2,500 square foot location. “We brought in new lines of items. We have locally made crafts like goat milk soap, Christmas ornaments, aprons, quilts and antiques. Everything we have is either Dutch, Mennonite or Amish. The lady who started the store 22 years ago grew up with Amish in her community. We pull from a Dutch distributor out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We’ve got so many items — nostalgia candy, jellies, soup mixes, sauces. From the Mennonites in Chucky, Tennessee, we have baked goods and jams. All our meats, cheeses and butter come from an Amish family-run company. A truck comes down every week from Holmes County, Ohio, a huge Amish area. We also have local artwork – prints and a couple of original oils on canvas. We also make gift baskets.”

While the couple worked on the store they also worked on their historic home. “We refinished the floors, put in punched tin ceilings and remodeled the kitchen and bathroom — all the while keeping everything appropriate to a Civil War-era farmhouse. My house is a huge reflection of my store,” she says. “Our store was originally a stagecoach stop. Then it became a carriage house for horses and buggies for guests at the Nu Wray Inn. We have brick walls and high ceilings. It’s very nostalgic. “Burnsville is a wonderful, tight-knit community, she added. “We’re in the same county as Mount Mitchell. It’s a beautiful mountain town.

We have a beautiful town square. It’s just like a Norman Rockwell picture.”

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Burnsville is situated in the heart of Blue Ridge mountains and is well worth the short drive to experience it’s hometown charm. The Something Special Gift Shop and Monkey Business Toy Shop is located at 12 west main street, one block from the picturesque town square.

For more information on the shops in general, check us out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/somethingspecialburnsvillenc

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Barn Charm's First Annual Country Christmas Event Dec. 7th and 8th! Come join us for a two-day event of food, fun, and sale-brating!!

So much to enjoy while you're shopping! So come in from the cold and visit us!!!

We will kick off on Friday with door prizes, sales, and discounts!! While you are shopping treat yourself to freshly baked cookies and candy along with a cup of hot cider, a cup of joe, or hot cocoa with all the toppings from our Hot Cocoa Bar!! ** On Saturday we will continue the fun and White Falls Catering will be there selling a fresh hot country meal! ** Be sure to bring your camera and come MEET THE GRINCH!!!

** We offer gift certificates, gift baskets, accent furniture pieces and repurposed pieces also and more!

Barn Charm- Vintage to Modern Farmhouse Decor

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ONE OF A KIND ART GALLERY Flourishes in Historic Micaville Store One of a Kind Art Gallery, celebrating its seventh year of operation, continues to grow with the works of over 170 local artists and craftspeople in the nostalgic Old Micaville Country Store.

Kari Weaver, owner and operator of OOAK welcomes you to come on in and enjoy the fine, folk and funky local art. The selection of artwork includes pottery, jewelry, paintings, prints, photography, lamps, glass, woodworking, and more. The mountains of Western North Carolina are home to a diverse and vibrant art community, and OOAK offers a broad representation of the creative work being done here. Artwork is uniquely displayed in the vintage 1922 building which retains much of its original architecture still in place, right down to the original hardwood floor and windows.

OOAK has brought live music to Micaville by having the Micaville Music Jam every Saturday morning in the loft. Hosted by local singer-songwriter David Wiseman, the Jam is a gathering of local musicians and visitors to play and share music together. Everyone is welcome. Micaville Music is proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina.

Come visit us and stay awhile. Hours are 10:00am to 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 5:00pm on Sunday. Through the first week of January we are open 7 days a week. January through March, we are open Thursday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, weather permitting.

Come visit us and stay awhile. Hours are 10:00am to 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 5:00pm on Sunday. We are open 7 days a week through the first week of January.Micaville is located 4 miles east of Burnsville, NC, 9 miles west of Spruce Pine, NC, and 14 miles north of BRP milepost 344 at the intersection of Hwy 80 S and Micaville Loop on the Mt Mitchell Scenic Byway. Parking is available in front of the church, across the street in the empty lot and in the old Taylor Togs parking lot. For more information, please call 828-675-0690, email ooakartgallery@gmail.com, or visit us on Facebook or www.ooakartgallery.com

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December 2018 Schedule Friday 5-7 PM and Saturday Noon-4 PM Fridays after the 23rd, 6 PM

except: December 7, Santa will be in the Newland Christmas Parade

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Family Family Christmas Christmas isis the the sequel sequel to to Connie Connie Ray Ray and and Alan Alan Bailey’s Bailey’s wildly wildly successful successful bluegrass bluegrass gospel gospel musical musical Smoke Smoke on on the the Mountain.

Mountain. It’s It’s December December 24, 24, 1941, 1941, and and America America isis going going to to war. war. So So isis Dennis Dennis Sanders, Sanders, of of the the Sanders Sanders Family Family Singers.

Singers. Join Join Pastor Pastor Mervin Mervin Oglethorpe Oglethorpe and and the the rest rest of of the the Sanders Sanders family family as as they they send send Dennis Dennis off off with with hilarious hilarious and and touching touching stories stories and and twenty-five twenty-five Southern Southern Gospel Gospel Christmas Christmas favorites. favorites.

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Sanders Family Family Christmas Christmas isis the the 2nd 2nd annual annual production production of of aa Christmas Christmas show show for for Southern Southern Appalachian Appalachian Repertory Repertory Theatre Theatre (SART) (SART) on on the the campus campus of of Mars Mars Hill Hill University, University, 44 44 College College Street, Street, Mars Mars Hill, Hill, NC NC 28754.

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Performances Performances will will run run 33 weeks, weeks, December December 6-23.

6-23. ThursdayThursday- Saturday Saturday at at 7:30, 7:30, and and matinees matinees on on both both Saturdays Saturdays and and Sunday Sunday at at 2:30.

2:30. Tickets Tickets are are $25 $25 (plus (plus small small purchasing purchasing fee), fee), and and $20 $20 for for groups groups of of 10 10 or or more more (with (with small small purchasing purchasing fee). fee).

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Complete casting: casting: Joshua Joshua Whitt Whitt (Rev. (Rev. Mervin Mervin Oglethrope), Oglethrope), Pem Pem Tomaselli Tomaselli (Vera (Vera Sanders), Sanders), Timothy Timothy Wilds Wilds (Burl (Burl Sanders), Sanders), Natalie Natalie Wilson Wilson (Denise (Denise Sanders), Sanders), Lee Lee Wilson Wilson (Dennis (Dennis Sanders), Sanders), Jennifer Jennifer O’Rear O’Rear (June (June Sanders), Sanders), Brad Brad Curtioff Curtioff (Brother (Brother Eustace/musician), Eustace/musician), and and Bucky Bucky Hanks Hanks (Brother (Brother Bucky/musician).

Bucky/musician).

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SART was was founded founded in in 1975 1975 and and has has aa 42 42 year year history history of of professional professional theatre theatre productions. productions. From From the the beginning, beginning, SART’s SART’s primary primary mission mission has has been been to to cultivate cultivate quality, quality, professional professional theatre theatre for for aa community community that that wanted wanted more more of of what what the the theatre theatre affords. affords.

Part Part of of SART’s SART’s mission mission isis to to present present plays plays concerning concerning Appalachia Appalachia that that portray portray the the rich rich heritage heritage of of its its people people and and to to promote promote the the development development of of new new works works during during ScriptFEST. ScriptFEST. Owen Owen Theatre Theatre has has been been home home to to many many Appalachian Appalachian playwrights. playwrights. These These works works have have educated educated and and honored honored the the locale locale of of our our artistic artistic home. home. Additionally, Additionally, musicals, musicals, both both big big and and small, small, have have delighted delighted our our audiences, audiences, and and the the magic magic of of theatre theatre has has provoked provoked both both company company members members and and patrons patrons alike. alike.

SART

SART isis the the fortunate fortunate recipient recipient of of the the new new James James Thomas Thomas Black Black Box Box Theatre Theatre located located in in Day Day Hall, Hall, aa new new box box office office also also in in Day Day Hall, Hall, aa new new lobby, lobby, handicap handicap accessible accessible facilities, facilities, and and aa renovated renovated main main stage stage in in historical historical Owen Owen Theatre.

Theatre. These These beautiful beautiful facilities facilities allow allow SART SART to to create create truely truely fantastic fantastic theatre. theatre. After After aa successsuccessful ful 2018 2018 summer summer season, season, we we are are pleased pleased to to announce announce this this production production of of Sander’s Sander’s Family Family Christmas, Christmas, and and our our 45th 45th season season for for 2019: 2019: The The Marvelous Marvelous Wonderettes, Wonderettes, Bright Bright Star: Star: aa Bluegrass Bluegrass Musicals.

Musicals. (WNC/ (WNC/ NC NC professional professional theatre theatre premiere), premiere), The The Odd Odd Couple, Couple, Something’s Something’s Afoot, Afoot, The The Miracle Miracle Worker, Worker, The The Lyons, Lyons, and and Miracle Miracle in in Bedford Bedford Falls: Falls: It’s It’s aa Wonderful Wonderful Life Life the the Musical.

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