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OUTDOOR RECREATION/ATTRACTIONS Blue Ridge Parkway 18 Camping 30 Canoeing and Kayaking 44 Cradle of Forestry 21 Cycling 33 DuPont State Forest 15 Fishing 50 Gem Mining 54 Golfing 40 Gorges State Park 10 Hellbenders 8 Hiking 38 Horseback Riding 35 Parks and Picnic Areas 29 PARI 26 Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education 24 Pisgah National Forest 4 Rock Climbing 48 Waterfalls 56 Waterfall Photography 60 Waterfall Safety 59 White Squirrels 62 Ziplining 47

RESOURCES 2015 Dining Guide Market Place / Advertiser Index Relocating to Transylvania Stay Informed/Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Volunteers

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COMMUNITY/LIFESTYLE Allison-Deaver House/Silvermont Breweries in Transylvania Farmer’s Market Silvermont Transylvania Heritage Museum Transylvania Heritage Museum Tours Transylvania County Library

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arts & Crafts Brevard Music Center Brevard Sculpture Project Calendar of Events Festivals Music Street Dances Theater

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PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST

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Each year, the Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest attracts more than one million visitors seeking an outdoor experience. With more than 160,000 acres, the district is known nationally for its outstanding recreation opportunities and spectacular diversity of plant and animal life.

The forest came into being after the Vanderbilt family sold a tract of land from the original Biltmore Estate to the United States government in 1914. Of the 160,000 acres that make up the Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest, 88,300 of them are in Transylvania County. The district has nearly 380 miles of trails, 180 miles of which are open to mountain biking and 100 miles of trails for horseback riding.

From the Pisgah Forest business community, U.S. 276 winds its way through the district’s heart, going deeper into the forest and stretching roughly 15 miles to connect with the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Part of the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, the route has been named a National Scenic Byway, the highest designation a road can receive in the United States.

The Pisgah Ranger Station/Visitor Center has forest information, exhibits, an educational movie and gift shop. A Monarch Waystation is also located in the center’s gardens. Monarch Waystations provide milkweed, nectar sources and shelter needed to sustain monarch butterflies as they migrate across North America. There is also a very active hummingbird population every summer at the Visitor Center.

Among the district’s famous natural landmarks is Looking Glass Falls, which stands 60 feet high and 30 feet wide and is a popular attraction year round. Another landmark is Looking Glass Rock, a massive granite out-cropping that provides spectacular views and is a regional destination for technical rock climbers.

To learn more about the forest’s natural environment, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Fish Hatchery, offering indoor and outdoor exhibits, as well tours of the hatchery.

Key sites throughout the district recently received significant improvements. There is a beautiful new entryway into the Cradle of Forestry in America. The exercise trail near the Pisgah Ranger Station and Davidson River Campground has been improved through minor relocations. Davidson River Campground has added a few more electrical sites for campers. There are exhibit upgrades at the Pisgah Visitor Center and the addition of a new film to the theatre room, “The Last Dragons—Protecting Appalachia’s Hellbenders.” (See related story on CONTINUED ON PG. 6 pg. 8)

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Other Attractions Swimmers enjoy the excitement of Looking Glass Creek’s natural water slide at Sliding Rock Recreation Area. User fee is $2/person.

Campers have four developed campgrounds to choose from in the district, including Davidson River Campground, open year round and featuring 161 developed sites. North Mills River Campground now has a Group Camping Site available. Ongoing projects are meant to improve forest conditions by enhancing wildlife habitat, decreasing non-native invasive species, improving safety and providing forest products for visitors.

For more information, stop by the Pisgah Ranger Station and Visitor Center, located a mile from the entrance on U.S. 276, or call (828) 877-3265.

To make a camping reservation at developed campsites or picnic shelter reservations, call (877) 4446777 or go to www.recreation.gov.

A hidden gem is the Andy Cove Nature Trail, designated as a National Recreation Trail. A part of the “Kids in Parks” TRACK Trail Program, the trail features interpretive pamphlets and panels.

For more information on the TRACK Trail Program, visit www.kidsinparks.com.

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PISGAH FLASH FLOODS

Flash floods can occur with little or no warning.

Many occur after dark, when it is difficult to assess the severity of the conditions.

• When visiting a forest, always be alert for heavy rains and sudden changes in the weather, especially at night.

• Your safety is your own responsibility. Remember, city sirens don’t exist out in nature.

• Camping and recreating along streams and rivers can be risky if thunderstorms are in the area. A creek only 6 inches deep can swell to a 10-foot-deep raging river in less than an hour if a thunderstorm lingers upstream or nearby.

• When water rises at a camp site or recreation area, climb to higher ground immediately. If traveling, do not drive across roads that are covered with water. Make safe choices. For more tips, visit www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc BE BEAR AWARE • Bears by nature are opportunists. Food odors and improperly stored garbage will attract bears to campground and picnic sites.

• Although they are naturally afraid of humans, the animals lose this fear as they begin to associate human scents with the reward of food. Protect yourself and protect the black bears by storing trash and food in safe locations when you visit a national forest.

• Make noise to avoid surprising a bear.

• Keep a clean campsite by properly disposing of food scraps and garbage.

• Do not leave food or garbage inside fire rings, grills or around your site.

• Never leave food coolers unattended.

• If bear-proof containers are not available, store food and garbage inside a hard-top vehicle or trailer.

• Never store food inside of a tent.

• If necessary, attempt to scare the animal away with loud shouts, by banging pots together, or throwing rocks and sticks at it.

• Never run away from a bear—back away slowly and make lots of noise.

For more tips, visit www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc .

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRESHWATERS ILLUSTRATED

HELLBENDERS Hidden in spaces underneath the rocks of the Davidson River and other rivers and streams are creatures with a fiery name that are wrongly targeted as an enemy of fishermen.

The hellbender is a species of salamander that averages about 2 feet in length, spending most of its time in the water, rarely coming out.

The misconception is that the animal eats trout, but the hellbender is a bottom-dwelling creature, while trout are typically in the fastest moving part of the river.

Hellbenders mainly eat crayfish. To help protect the animals, the public is asked not to move rocks in the riverbed.

The spaces underneath the rocks are the hellbenders’ home, where they can stay for many years.

Typically, a female hellbender will come along and lay its eggs and then the male fertilizes them.

But many people move river rocks to build dams and for other reasons.

When people move the rocks they disturb the substrate of the river bottom, which causes sediment to fill in the spaces under the rocks, sometimes crushing the animals or filling in their homes. Not only does moving the rocks disturb the animals, the sediment clouds the water.

Hellbenders need clean, fresh water to survive, along with their main food source, the crayfish.

Last year, Freshwaters Illustrated, an Oregon based nonprofit organization, captured the creatures on video in the Davidson River. The film, “The Last Dragons—Protecting Appalachia’s Hellbenders,” is now playing in the Pisgah Visitor Center’s theatre room.

Some of the footage they took of the hellbenders is the first of its kind.

“There have been lots of little programs on hellbenders, but some of the breeding behaviors that we have been able to capture are some of the first to be captured on film,” said Jeremy Monroe, one of the founders of Freshwaters Illustrated.

Part of the film’s goal is to educate the public not to move rocks in the rivers. “When they see these videos, then maybe they’ll be able to connect with the animals and the ecosystem better,” Monroe said.

For more information, go to www.freshwatersillustrated.org.

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LEAVE NO TRACE The following principles for campers were conceived by Leave No Trace, a program created to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors responsibly: •Plan ahead and prepare.

Poor planning can result in improperly located campsites.

•Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Avoid damage to vegetation. In high-use areas, avoid spreading out to minimize damage. The opposite is true in low-use areas.

•Dispose of waste properly.

Pack it out. Human waste should be buried up to 8 inches deep and more than 200 feet from water.

•Leave what you find. Leave rocks, plants, artifacts and other objects where you found them.

•Minimize use and impact of fire. Use lightweight stoves instead of fires. Use an existing fire ring in a campsite.

•Respect wildlife.

•Be considerate of other visitors.

For more information about Leave No Trace, go to Int.org.

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GORGES STATE PARK

Gorges State Park offers 100-foot waterfalls, plant species found nowhere else on earth, sweeping vistas of lakes and mountains, and many trails open to hikers, bikers and horseback riders.

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Gorges, the only state park found west of Asheville, preserves and protects some of the wildest and most ecologically precious lands in the Southern Appalachians.

The 8,000 acre park is located along the southernmost reaches of the Blue Ridge mountains in southwestern Transylvania County, where the mountains make their final, dramatic plunge south to the Piedmont.

Elevations fall some 2,000 feet in only a 4-mile span.

The rugged landscape owes its existence to lots of water. Receiving an average of 90 inches of precipitation each year, the water that falls on the escarpment has, over the millennia, cut deep gorges.

In the bottom of these gorges are some of the most pristine and wild streams found anywhere in the mountains. These rivers and streams form waterfalls of size and variety not matched in any other North Carolina state park. In all, more than 20 named waterfalls are found within the park’s boundaries, with many so remote they rarely feel the footprint of anyone, while others are only a short walk from a vehicle.

Whether it is a first visit or a repeat one, visitors are certain to find something fresh and new to enjoy at Gorges. The park boasts more than 20 miles of hiking trails, suitable for every level of ability, along with picnic areas, rustic campsites and the newest addition to the park, a 7,100-square-foot visitor center, which opened in October of 2012.

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The exhibit hall houses numerous interactive displays focusing on the cultural and natural history of the park. A fireplace provides relaxation after a day on the trail, and the gift shop/reception area provides visitors with a place to gather information on the park and surrounding area.

In addition, a covered wrap-around deck offers longrange southern views of the escarpment and the park.

Gorges State Park can be accessed from two entry points: The main park entrance is Grassy Ridge Access, which is located off N.C. 281 and is 0.7 miles south of U.S. 64 in the Sapphire community. The Frozen Creek Access Area on Frozen Creek Road is 3.5 miles south of U.S. 64 just west of Rosman.

The Grassy Ridge Access area provides access to most of the park’s developed features: the visitor center, amphitheater, picnic shelters that may be reserved, restroom facilities, the Raymond Fisher primitive campground, and popular trails such as the Rainbow Falls Trail, Upper Bearwallow Falls Trail and Bearwallow Valley Overlook Trail.

• Rainbow Falls Trail, a 3-mile round-trip, is a strenuous trail, which travels west out of Gorges State Park into Pisgah National Forest, then to the wild Horsepasture River and two of the most scenic waterfalls in the region, Rainbow and Turtleback.

• Upper Bearwallow Falls Trail, a 1-mile round-trip, descends to one of the first sets of waterfalls to enter the park.

The trail leads to an overlook platform above Bearwallow Creek, where Upper Bearwallow Falls can be seen dropping 100 feet into the gorge.

• Bearwallow Overlook Trail, a 1-mile round-trip, is a more moderate trail, which leads to one of the highest points in the park and an overlook which provides long distance views of the Bearwallow Valley, Chestnut Mountain, South Carolina, Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee and, on a clear day, Lake Hartwell.

A new connector trail starts at the park Visitor Center and connects to the Bearwallow Observation Deck, Upper Bearwallow Falls and Picnic Area trails. This is a great starting point for a short 0.5-mile stroll or a 2.5-mile walk.

The Frozen Creek Access Area provides an entry point to the park’s rugged interior. It features a small picnic area and the trailheads for the Auger Hole and Canebrake trails.

Individually, these trails provide for long day hikes into the backcountry, or they can be combined with the Foothills Trail, which crosses the southern boundary of the park to form a multi-day backpacking loop.

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shores of Lake Jocassee at the southern end of the Canebrake Trail, while mountain bikers and horseback riders are welcome to use the Auger Hole Trail down to the Toxaway River.

When camping in the park, visitors must fill out the registration envelope located at the appropriate access area, or reservations can be made at the Raymond Fisher campground by calling (877) 722-6762 or online at northcarolina stateparks.reserveamerica.com. Equestrian visitors must also show proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test prior to riding in the park.

The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to midnight. The picnic areas close at dusk. The Visitors Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Christmas Day, and longer during peak seasons.

Established on April 29, 1999, through a partnership of industry, the environmental community and the state, some 10,000 acres of the Jocassee Gorges region of Transylvania County were purchased from Duke Energy Corporation. Of that amount, 7,500 acres were designated as Gorges State Park.

For more information, call (828) 966-9099 or go to ncparks.gov and select Gorges from the “Find A Park” dropdown menu.

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DUPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST With more than 340,000 visitors annually, DuPont State Recreational Forest is the most visited state forest in North Carolina.

The majority of the forest, 5,900 acres, is in Transylvania County, while the remaining 4,600 acres are in Henderson County. In Transylvania, the forest is located near the Cedar Mountain community, roughly 12 miles southeast of Brevard.

DuPont has 82 miles of forest roads and trails that may be used for hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. There are a variety of trails to choose from, such as an easy ¼-mile walk from the Hooker Falls access area on Staton Road to Hooker Falls. The trails to the top of Cedar Rock, however, and the top of Stone Mountain, elevation 3,640 feet, are much more difficult. Visitors who are up to the challenge will be rewarded with panoramic views from either location.

The most popular destinations in DuPont are Triple Falls and High Falls on the Little River. A 2 ¼-mile hike from the High Falls access area takes visitors to both waterfalls. Bridal Veil Falls is a 2 ½-mile hike from the High Falls access area, or 2 ¼-miles from the Fawn Lake access area on Reasonover Road. Due to the popularity of the waterfall corridor, especially May through October, the access areas are often filled to capacity and the N.C. Forest Service recommends accessing the Forest at other easily reached parking lots, such as Lake Imaging, Guion Farm and Corn Mill Shoals.

The forest has five mountain lakes. Lake Julia is the largest (99-acres) and may be reached from either Fawn Lake or High Falls access areas. Lake Dense is a beautiful spot with a picnic shelter and pier. There is a covered bridge on Buck Forest Road just 0.6 miles from the High Falls access area.

Triple Falls, High Falls and Lake Imaging have picnic shelters that can be reserved for a fee. There are also picnic tables near Hooker Falls, Fawn Lake and Lake Julia. No trash pickup is provided in the forest, so visitors must pack out their trash. Cooking fires are not allowed.

Forest officials ask the public to follow some basic rules.

The most common forest rule violations concern animals at large, littering and illegal climbing on rocks around the waterfalls. The forest staff will be enforcing these rules throughout the summer season. Some of the more popular areas for social gatherings, especially Fawn Lake and Hooker Falls, will also have increased patrols by forest staff, the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources ComCONTINUED ON PG. 16 mission law enforcement officers.

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Forest officials encourage visitors to keep in mind their responsibility to respect the natural resources and fellow visitors.

Pets are allowed in DuPont State Recreational Forest but must be on a physical leash and under control by an adult at all times. Rock climbing is prohibited in the forest. Swimming or wading within 300 feet upstream of a waterfall and jumping off waterfalls are also prohibited.

Deer, turkey and small game hunting are allowed in season, but a DuPont Game Lands permit is required. See the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) Special Hunt Digest for more information.

Fishing is permitted in accordance with NCWRC regulations. A portion of the Little River is stocked with trout under the delayed harvest program.

Motorized vehicles, including ATVs and motor bikes, are prohibited on forest roads and trails. However, vehicle permits may be obtained for disabled visitors. The disabled visitor permits will not be available on weekends from May through October. The weekday disabled visitor permits must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the Forest office at (828) 877-6527, ext. 242. The forest, which is managed by the N.C. Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is open year16 T R A N S Y LVA N I A E X P LO R E R • SUMMER 2015

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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY The Blue Ridge Parkway, often described as “America’s favorite drive,” enters Transylvania County at milepost 407.5 and exits at milepost 423.5.

Within the county on the Parkway is the Pisgah Inn, which sits 5,000 feet above sea level. The inn, which is open April 1 through Oct. 31, offers lodging and fine dining. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. A crafts and gift shop and a country store are also available at the inn, as well as access to many nearby trails. For more information about the inn, call (828) 235-8228 or go to www.pisgahinn.com.

One nearby trail from the inn is Mount Pisgah. The 1.6-mile hike to the summit is demanding but worth the effort, offering spectacular 360-degree views.

Heading south from U.S. 276 along the Parkway, travelers will come across Graveyard Fields at milepost 418.

It’s a popular spot for picnics and a chance to dip one’s feet in a cool stream on a hot day. Berry pickers have also been known to scour the bushes that dot the area, but be wary of snakes.

The site also offers walks along maze-like trails.

The Graveyard Fields Loop trail begins at the typically crowded overlook. Other trails will take you to waterfalls. The Graveyard Ridge trail ascends and then travels along Graveyard Ridge itself before ending at the intersection with the Ivestor Gap and Mountains to Sea Trails. The Graveyard Fields area has been undergoing improvements recently, including trail enhancements, an expanded parking lot, and a new bathroom and trail map at the trail head.

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At milepost 422, the Devil’s Courthouse is a stop-off point for a short but slightly strenuous half-of-a-mile trek that ends with spectacular views into North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Just along from the courthouse, at milepost 420.2, is the Black Balsam area, which features multiple hikes and great alpine-like views.

Camping at any of the Parkway’s sites costs $20 per site.

Advance reservations may be made at many of the Parkway’s campgrounds at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877444-6777.

Fishing is allowed in Parkway lakes and streams, with either a North Carolina or Virginia license.

For more information, go to blueridgeparkway.org, or call (828) 670-1924. Visitors can also download the free “Blue Ridge Parkway – Travel Planner” mobile app.

GRAVEYARD FIELDS Graveyard Fields’ unique environment was created by wind that blew over trees at the site. The remaining tree stumps were covered in moss, making them appear as thousands of headstones.

In 1925, a major fire, which destroyed 25,000 acres, also destroyed many of the headstones.

There is no definitive reason how the Devil’s Courthouse got its name. According to information provided by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Devil’s Courthouse may have been named for the sinister aspect of the rock formation, or because, as legend holds, the devil held court in the cave that lies beneath the rock.

In Cherokee lore, this cave is the private dancing chamber and dwelling place of the slant-eyed giant, Judaculla.

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RIDING THE PARKWAY

way’s many attractions.

Robinson said when he rides his Suzuki V-Strom 1000 on the Parkway there is a special feeling he gets.

“It’s a thrill, the euphoria of being high up,” he said. “The air is clear, and the views are clear. It’s a destination a lot of times.”

Robinson said his favorite times to ride the Parkway are during early spring when it’s less crowded and during leaf season in the fall.

“But,” he said, “I’ll go any time of the year.”

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: TIM ROBINSON Tim Robinson has been riding his motorcycle along the Blue Ridge Parkway since the late 1970s when he was a student at Brevard College. Today, the 56-year-old contractor has made Brevard his home with his family and he still loves to ride along “America’s Favorite Drive.”

Robinson’s favorite Parkway sections abut Transylvania and Jackson counties, go around Mount Mitchell and toward Cherokee.

“I think this is the prettiest section of the Parkway and has the best views,” he said, noting it also has “good curves and tunnels.” “It’s a lot of fun,” he said.

Robinson remembers having to get off and back on the Parkway at Grandfather Mountain prior to the construction of the Linn Cove Viaduct in the 1980s. Today, those traveling on the Parkway, unless closed because of weather or construction, can go uninterrupted along its 469 miles in North Carolina and Virginia. For Robinson, no stop signs or traffic lights are among the Park20 T R A N S Y LVA N I A E X P LO R E R • SUMMER 2015

CRADLE OF FORESTRY The 6,500 acres of the Cradle of Forestry in America are a popular attraction in Pisgah National Forest.

The Cradle, located 4 miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway off U.S. 276, offers trails, exhibits, music and special events designed to illustrate the relationship between people and forests. This year marks the 50th season that the Cradle has shared the story of America’s first forestry school with the visiting public.

The 20,000-square-foot Forest Discovery Center, which includes several hands-on exhibits, a gift shop and a café, is at the heart of the site. Each summer, several programs and guided trail tours are offered at the center. Scavenger hunts and fact safaris invite indoor and outdoor exploration.

This summer’s programs include Bug Day on June 20, the Songcatchers Music Series featuring concerts each Sunday afternoon in July, Winged Creatures of the Night on July 11, Train History Day on July 18 and Smokey Bear’s 71st Birthday Party on Aug. 1.

Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, a nature based program for children ages 4-7, is offered on Thursdays from June 11 – Aug. 6.

Shown every day at the Center is the Cradle of Forestry’s 18-minute orientation film and the 30-minute film, “There’s Magic at the Cradle,” a fable about a young girl’s journey toward caring about the forest.

Films alternate through the day, beginning on the hour.

Visitors to the Cradle are also encouraged to walk the two paved interpretive trails, which are perfect for wheelchairs and strollers. Pick up the Cradle’s interpretive trail booklet that brings to life what you see along the trails and join a guided tour when available. Along the way, visitors will find seven historic buildings, a 1915 Climax logging locomotive and an old sawmill.

The Adventure Zone activity along the Forest Festival Trail, designed for those on the autism spectrum, is engaging for all youth. The 1.3-mile paved “Forest Discovery Trail,” which intersects the Forest Festival Trail, is moderately difficult, yet accessible. It provides an excellent opportunity to avoid the crowds and simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest.

Among exhibits in the Forest Discovery Center is a terrarium depicting a forest wetland with live amphibians. “Changing Climate, Changing Forests” interprets scientists’ efforts to understand a changing climate’s effects on forests and everyday actions people can take to make a difference. “Fire in the Forest” CONTINUED ON PG 22 traces fire’s use as a tool from American Indians to today’s land managers.

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Visitors can experience a firefighting helicopter “ride” and pick up “Scientist Cards” and other information related to forest research.

Crafters are occasionally on-hand at the Cradle’s buildings to bring some “living history” to visitors.

Some of their creations are for sale in the Giving Tree Gift Shop along with books, trail maps, clothing and forest-related items.

The Cradle’s beginnings date back to1891. George Vanderbilt, owner of 125,000 acres of North Carolina forest land, became interested in scientific forest management.

Vanderbilt hired two European-trained foresters to manage the land: first Gifford Pinchot, succeeded

by German forester Dr. Carl Alwin Schenck in 1895.

Schenck spent 14 years applying conservation methods to what is now Pisgah National Forest, and founded the first forestry school in America at the Cradle site. Pinchot became the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service in 1905.

The Cradle’s land was set aside by Congress in 1968 to commemorate the beginning of forest conservation and education in the United States. Today, the Cradle attracts more than 40,000 visitors annually.

The Cradle is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 8.

Cradle of Forestry Admission Adults — $5; 15 and under— free; America the Beautiful passes and Golden Age passports are honored; adult groups (10 or more) — $4. Some special events are $6 for adults, $3 for youth and passport holders. To make reservations for guided programs or more information, call (828) 877-3130 or go to www.cradleofforestry.com.

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WILDLIFE EDUCATION PISGAH CENTER FOR

The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Pisgah National Forest is free, open year round, and offers indoor and outdoor educational exhibits that focus on the natural world of a mountain cove forest.

Visitors can learn about the local wildlife and the unique natural habitats in western North Carolina’s mountain region.

At the Center, the natural history of the mountains and how the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission works to conserve wildlife diversity is illustrated in an award-winning film. The Center also includes an exhibit hall, allowing visitors a close-up view of a variety of mountain wildlife species, including fish, reptiles and amphibians.

Adjacent to the Center is the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery. Dropping a coin in the fish food dispensers at the hatchery provides excitement for children of all ages and the thousands of trout in the state’s most well-known hatchery.

In the late 1950s, the hatchery was built by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and was operated as a national fish hatchery for more than 20 years. Since 1983, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has operated and maintained the hatchery for trout production and distribution.

At the hatchery, visitors may watch and feed the brook, brown, and rainbow trout that are raised and then placed in local hatchery-supported streams and rivers.

The Center has an interpretive trail through a mountain cove forest habitat, which is easily accessible.

The Center is also a great starting point for several hiking trails, including a trip up John Rock, which has fantastic views.

Throughout the summer, the Center provides free programs (see the Summertime calendar or go to www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/EducationCenters/Pisgah/EventRegistration.aspx) on a wide variety of subjects, including fly-fishing, hiking, nature photography, fly tying and children’s fishing programs.

To get to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and the hatchery, travel five miles from the national forest’s entrance in Brevard and then take a left on FR 475 for 1.5 miles.

The center is open 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Monday to Saturday from April to November, and Monday to Friday, December to March. For more information, call (828) 877-4423 or go to www.ncwildlife.org.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: MATT CHRISTIAN Matt Christian has been bumping around the woods all his life. His father taught him at an early age that the best things in life are, in fact, free. Climbing mountains, swimming in cold mountain streams, riding his mountain bike with good friends, or camping with his family and two daughters are a few of the 40-year-old’s favorite things.

For the past 15 years, Christian, who is originally from Lee County in North Carolina, has enjoyed passing along his love for the outdoors to those in the various Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education programs he teaches. The Wildlife Center has three full-time educator positions, including Christian.

Each year, the Wildlife Center offers a wide range of programs, including learning about fly fishing or how to tie a fly, taking nature photography or learning how to shoot a BB gun or arrow. The programs, which are mostly free, also include several for the very young, such as learning about beavers or salamanders or going bird watching.

Outdoor skills programs that teach wildlife-related skills are really popular, said Melinda Patterson, the Wildlife Center’s director.

Conservation programs that increase understanding of North Carolina habitats, species and wildlife conservation are also popular, Patterson said. These programs may be correlated with science standards in the state Department of Public Instruction’s “essential standards,” or conservation objectives in youth group curricula.

Christian likes to describe those who take part in the various programs as looking “to find their place in the natural world.”

And whether he is teaching about beavers to preschoolers or the fundamentals of fly tying to adults, Christian finds his job provides him a “fulfilled life.”

The different programs are listed in the Summertime calendar or go to ncwildlife.org/Learning/Education Centers/Pisgah/EventRegistration.aspx.

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PARI Tucked into the mountains near Rosman is one of the most scenic spots in Pisgah National Forest, and it comes with an interesting history.

The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) occupies one of the first facilities NASA constructed during the infancy of the U.S. space program. It is now a nonprofit science education and research facility, open to the public and about a half-hour drive from downtown Brevard.

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The 200-acre PARI campus bristles with telescopes and other scientific instruments, including two massive 26m (85 ft.) radio telescopes. Visitors are welcome Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for self-guided tours. Or, call ahead for a docent-led tour on Wednesday afternoons that features a running commentary on the historic site and glimpses at some of the behind-the-scenes activity.

High atop the PARI optical ridge is an observation deck with some of the best views you’ll find anywhere in the area. The site also features hiking trails that originate at Jo’s Cove, a scenic small park that serves as a quiet resting place with an excellent view of the PARI site.

While on campus, visitors are welcome to browse the Exhibit Gallery in the Cline Administration Building. The Exhibit Gallery is home to a collection of gems, minerals and rare meteorites, including meteorites that are actually pieces of Mars and the Moon. The PARI Exhibit Gallery is also one of the few sites in the United States chosen to display NASA Space Shuttle artifacts, many of which have flown in space.

Visitors are also welcome the second Friday of each month for the Evening at PARI series. Evening at PARI features a different presentation on an astronomical or scientific topic, suitable for all ages. The Evening also includes a tour of the PARI campus and observations of the night sky using some of the PARI telescopes. Reservations are required and can be made via telephone or the PARI website.

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During the early days of the nation’s space program, NASA recognized the intrinsic value of the location when it was conducting a worldwide search for sites to host its network of satellite tracking and data collection stations. At the current PARI site in 1962, NASA built the Rosman Research Station to be the nation’s primary east coast satellite-tracking facility.

During the NASA era, the current PARI site played a vital role in the space program, communicating with satellites and manned space flights as they passed over the East Coast. The facility also was instrumental in the development of modern conveniences taken for granted today, such as weather satellites, GPS systems and coast-to-coast transmission of color TV signals.

In 1981, the Rosman Research Station was transferred to the Department of Defense (DOD) and used for satellite data collection. At its peak, about 350 people were employed at the Rosman facility. During the years of active operation, it is estimated that the government invested several hundred million dollars in the site.

In 1995, the facility was closed and DOD operations were consolidated elsewhere. However, the bulk of the infrastructure remained and was maintained by the USDA Forest Service.

After several years of inactivity, the site came to the attention of Don and Jo Cline. The Greensboro couple had been active for many years in supporting astronomy and science programs at several colleges, universities and museums. In September 1998, the Clines acquired the site and transferred it to the not-for-profit foundation that manages PARI today.

PARI now hosts a number of research initiatives with area colleges and universities, and provides educational opportunities for all levels of students: K-12, undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral. The site is also THIS SUMMER, MAKE SURE THE AIR INSIDE YOUR HOME home to the Astronomical Photographic Data Archive IS NOT ONLY COOL AND (APDA), the North American repository for historic astronom- COMFORTABLE...BUT CLEANER AND HEALTHIER. ical photographic images.

For more information, go to www.pari.edu, call (828) 862-5554, or email info@pari.edu. Driving from Brevard, go west on U.S. 64 about nine miles, turn right on N.C. 215 (at Headwaters Outfitters), travel six miles and turn left on Macedonia Church Road, proceed about 1.6 miles and turn left into PARI, proceed to the Cline Administration Building (near the flagpole).

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Now that the weather has turned pleasant, Transylvania County has many spots ideal for a picnic.

Brevard has several picnicking spots.

On East Main Street, the grounds of Silvermont have a covered picnic shelter and tables in other spots.

The mansion’s grounds also have swings, and tennis and basketball courts.

Picnic tables are also located in Brevard’s Franklin Park on Lakeview Avenue. The park has a great playground for children, while the adjacent swimming pool is another attraction open during the summer months.

The small South Broad Park is another perfect stop to either have a picnic on the grass or take a stroll.

The Hap Simpson Park on the Greenville Highway isn’t exactly suited for a picnic, but it is a good destination to take a pet for a walk.

In the Pisgah National Forest, beside U.S. 276 in the forest there are picnic tables available on a first-come bases.

Sycamore Flats is one of the most popular picnic areas in the forest. It has several picnic tables, some of which are situated in proximity to the Davidson River.

Another popular spot in the forest is the Pink Beds area, which sits next to the Cradle of Forestry on U.S. 276.

For more information about picnicking in the forest, call (828) 877-3265.

Gorges State Park, located off N.C. 281, and DuPont State Forest, which sits off Staton Road, offer picnic opportunities.

For more information about picnicking in Gorges, call (828) 966-9099. The DuPont picnic shelters may be rented. Call (828) 877-6527 for more information.

Along the Blue Ridge Parkway, picnicking is permitted on the grass, and there are tables situated along its route as well.

Picnicking opportunities in Rosman include Champion Park. It has a picnic area, as well as a basketball court, baseball diamond and swimming pool.

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CAMPING

Transylvania County is a popular destination for campers and has a number of locations to enjoy a night under the stars.

The Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest has four campsites, including Davidson River Campground.

For more information about camping, stop by the Ranger Station and Visitor Center, which is located a mile from the forest entrance on U.S. 276, or call (828) 877-3265. To make a reservation, call (877) 444-6777 or go to www.reserveUSA.com.

Gorges State Park lies about 25 minutes from Brevard in the southern part of the county off N.C. 281. It offers limited tent camping.

For more detailed information about Gorges State Park, call (828) 966-9099, or email gorges@ncmail.net.

DuPont State Recreational Forest doesn’t allow camping, but several private campsites are located nearby.

Overnight camping sites are also dotted along the French Broad River. They require a fee and reservations. The river trail/campsites is managed by a reservation system at Western North Carolina Alliance.

For more information, call (828) 258-8737 or go to wnca.org/paddle.

The following are other camping alternatives: • The Adventure Village campground on Israel Road. Call (828) 862-5411 or go to www.theadventure village.com.

• At The Ridge Campin’ & Fishin’ campground in Balsam Grove. Call (828) 885-2267 or visit www.attheridge.com.

• Ash Grove Mountain Cabins & Camping on East Fork Road, south of Brevard, has campsites and cabins. Call (828) 885-7216 or go to www.ash-grove.com.

• The Black Forest Family Camping Resort is located on Summer Road in Cedar Mountain. Call (828) 884-2267 or go to www.blackforestcampground.com.

• Cascade Lake Recreation Area & Campground, at the end of Little River Campground Road off Cascade Lake Road. Call (828) 877-4475 or go to www.cascadelakerecreationarea.com.

• Cedar Mountain Horse Camp is located at 1649 Solomon Jones Road in Cedar Mountain. Call (803) 730-9960 or (803) 521-3614 or go to cedarmtnhorsecamp.com.

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• Mountain Falls Luxury Motorcoach Resort is located at 20 Resorts Boulevard in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-9350 or go to mtn-falls.com.

• The Panther Ridge RV Park is located on Slick Fisher Road in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-4919 or go to www.pantherridgecampground.com.

• The Riverbend RV Resort, located in Lake Toxaway. Call (828) 966-4214 or visit riverbendrvresortnc.com.

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CYCLING &

MOUNTAIN BIKING Cycling and mountain biking in Transylvania County have inspired visitors to travel from all over the country and overseas to experience the miles of trails, scenic byways, testing ascents and pleasurable descents.

The sport has become so popular that The Transylvania Times has collaborated with the Transylvania Tourism Development Authority to produce a local cycling magazine, “Bike Transylvania.” Free copies may be picked up at the newspaper’s office on North Broad Street in Brevard, the Visitors Center on East Main Street in Brevard, the Pisgah District Ranger Station Visitors Center in Pisgah National Forest, local bike shops and other locations. The website is www.biketransylvania.com.

For mountain bikers, there are 180 miles of trails in the Pisgah District of Pisgah National Forest.

Two rides, Sycamore Cove (4.7 miles) and Thrift Cove (4.5 miles), begin at the Ranger Station and Visitor Center.

At the Pisgah Forest Fish Hatchery, tougher rides may be accessed, while really serious riders should try those near FS 477 off U.S. 276.

Forest officials warn that some trails have natural hazards and bikers should be cautious at all times.

For cyclists, a ride along the roughly 15 miles of U.S. 276 through the forest is a challenge as the road winds upward toward the Blue Ridge Parkway.

For more information about biking in Pisgah, stop by the Visitor Center on U.S. 276 or call (828) 877-3265.

DuPont State Recreational Forest in Cedar Mountain has 82 miles of forest roads and trails that are open to mountain biking. While Pisgah’s known for its challenging single track, DuPont offers trails that are accessible to a wide variety of skill levels. The forest office may be reached at (828) 877-6527 or go to ncforest service.gov/contacts/dsf.htm or www.dupontforest.com for more information.

Gorges State Park, located in the southern part of Transylvania County off N.C. 281, allows mountain bikes on the 12-mile roundtrip Auger Hole Trail from the Frozen Creek Access to Turkey Pen Gap on the park’s western boundary.

For more information about Gorges, visit its Web page at ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gorg/main.php, call (828) 966-9099, or email gorges@ncmail.net.

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The city has plans to expand the path, with the goal of one day being able to travel all over Brevard by bike.

At Lowe’s, the multi-use path heads into Pisgah National Forest, where it turns to gravel, taking riders into the heart of the forest and the many trails open to mountain bikers.

Some six miles of trails are also open to mountain bikes on the city’s Bracken Mountain property, which looms over downtown adjacent to the Brevard Music Center.

One trail is a 4-mile loop around the mountain. A two-mile trail connects the mountain trail with Forest Road 475C. This allows mountain bikers to ride to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Pisgah National Forest.

To get more advice about trails and other biking-related information, stop by Sycamore Cycles at 112 New Hendersonville Highway (828-877-5790 or go to www.sycamorecycles.com); The Hub and Pisgah Tavern at 49 U.S. 276 (828-884-8670 or go to www.thehub pisgah.com); Pura Vida Adventures at 155 New Hendersonville Highway (772-579-0005 or go to http://pvad ventures.com); The Bike Farm at 50 Railroad Ave. (828-5773673 or go to www.bikefarmpisgah.com.); or Carmichael Training Systems at 147 E. Main St. (828-378-0152 or go to http://trainright.com.)

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HORSEBACK RIDING

In Pisgah National Forest, there are roughly 100 miles of horseback trails. A visit to the Pisgah Forest Ranger Station and Visitor Center on U. S. 276 is recommended before hitting the trail, or call (828) 877-3265.

Guided trips are also available at Pisgah Forest Stables, which is located two miles into the forest off U.S. 276 on Avery Creek Road. The facility offers one-hour and two-hour rides, a scenic three-hour ride and a three-hour waterfall ride. Riders must be ages 7 or older. The stables are open every day except Sunday, April 1 through Oct. 31.

For more information, call (828) 883-8258 or go to www.pisgahstables.com.

In DuPont State Recreational Forest, there are more than 82 miles of forest roads and trails open to horseback.

The DuPont State Recreational Forest office may be reached at (828) 877-6527 or via email at dupontsf.ncfs@ncagr.gov.

In Gorges State Park, horses are allowed on the 12mile roundtrip Auger Hole Trail from the Frozen Creek Access to Turkey Pen Gap on the park’s western boundary.

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For more information about Gorges State Park, call (828) 966-9099, or e-mail at gorges@ncmail.net The following are some other options for horseback riding in the county: • Cedar Mountain Horse Camp is located at 1649 Solomon Jones Road in Cedar Mountain. Call (803) 730-9960 or (803) 521-3614 or go to cedarmtn CONTINUED ON PG 36 horsecamp.com.

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•Holly View Farm, which was established in 1991, is located on Lyday Loop Road in Pisgah Forest. The family-run farm offers camping and overnight stabling for horses, but doesn’t rent horses. For more information, call (828) 507-3763 or go to www.holly-view.com.

•The Whitewater Equestrian Center is located on N.C. 281 south near Sapphire. Short-term boarding is available as well as guided trail rides along old logging roads. Call (828) 966-9646 or go to www.funhorse backriding.com.

• For those interested in taking part in, or viewing, horse-related competitions, a variety of events are held throughout the year at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, located just down the road in Fletcher.

The agricultural center has more than 600 permanent stalls, one indoor and three outdoor warm-up rings, while competitions are held in the 65,000-square-foot McGough Arena.

For more information, call (828) 687-1414 or go to www.wncagcenter.org.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: PISGAH TRAILBLAZERS Horses and mules have been present in DuPont State Recreational Forest for a long time. The first European immigrants who settled in these mountains in the late 1700s and early 1800s depended on horses for transportation and field work on their farms, while the Cherokee were also well-known horse breeders and traders. As time went on, the land was used as a hunting club and as a place for people from South Carolina to come in the summer to escape the heat and insects of the low country. People came by horse or mule-drawn wagons.

When I. E. DuPont Company began purchasing large tracts of land in the mid-1950s, in what is now DuPont Forest, it was known to be very generous in sharing the recreational opportunities available, including horse trails. When Ben Cart created the Summit Camps for boys and girls he included horseback riding in his programs and built a barn where the present barn is located on Bridal Veil Road.

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Later, when the plant sold and the “waterfall district” that includes High Falls, Triple Falls and Bridal Veil Falls was obtained by a private developer, the old barn and paddocks were rebuilt and modernized for use as an equestrian center by potential residents.

Today, the public can enjoy more than 80 miles of multi-use trails, shared by mountain bikers, hikers, equestrians, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts. Equestrians especially enjoy the many connecting loops and variety of scenery offered by the trails in DuPont Forest.

Many groups have reached out to the N.C. Forest Service to help support and maintain the trail system over the years. These groups include Friends of DuPont Forest, Southern Off-Road Bikers Association, International Mountain Bikers Association, Professional Trail Builders Association, Carolina Mule Association, DuPont Equestrians, and Pisgah Trailblazers Equestrian Group, among many others.

The Equestrian group with the longest and most persistent presence in DuPont is the Pisgah Trailblazers.

Members of this group began helping the Forest Service as soon as the first parcel of land was acquired by the state in the 1990s. At that time there was no permanent staff on site. Members of the Pisgah Trailblazers and some of the former plant employees who were familiar with the land worked with Forest Service employees who were on temporary loan from other duties to explore the area. The first trail signs were hand-written on paper placed inside plastic bags and tacked to trees.

When the state obtained the waterfall district from the private developer, the Pisgah Trailblazers took responsibility for maintaining the barn, paddock fences and landscaping around the barn area, as well as working on clearing trails. At the present time, most of the trails in DuPont Forest have been designed and built by professional trail builders to be sustainable for multi-use, and volunteer work focuses mainly on trail maintenance. The Trailblazers have also made themselves available to assist the Forest Service in times of emergency, finding people who have wandered away from their group, assisting Friends of DuPont Forest in managing the Tour de Falls twice a year and addressing facility improvement and repair needs. The Pisgah Trailblazers assist other forest users by carrying extra water and free Forest Service maps on the outlying trails.

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HIKING

Hiking in Transylvania County ranges from family-friendly jaunts to strenuous overnight treks. The 30-mile Art Loeb trail also has its beginnings near the Davidson River Campground.

In Pisgah National Forest, there are nearly 380 miles of trails. In the Pisgah Ranger District there are several around the Davidson River area, while the Black Balsam area off the Blue Ridge Parkway has its share, too.

Graveyard Fields at milepost 418 on the Parkway has several trails.

The Graveyard Fields Loop trail begins at the overlook. Other trails will take you to waterfalls.

The Graveyard Ridge trail ascends and then travels along Graveyard Ridge itself before ending at the intersection with the Ivestor Gap and Mountains to Sea Trails.

For more information about hiking in Pisgah National Forest, stop by the ranger station, which is located a mile from the forest entrance on U.S. 276, or call (828) 877-3265.

Gorges State Park, located on N.C. 281 South off U.S. 64, has several trails.

Among the area’s trails are the Auger Hole trail, a 7.25-mile trip (one-way) through the center of the park that ends at the Foothills Trail; and the Cane Brake trail, a 5-mile trip along the eastern boundary of the park, which also connects to the Foothills Trail at the top of Lake Jocassee, where the Toxaway River and Toxaway Creek meet.

Visitors wishing to hike to the Horse Pasture River area, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Forest Service, should follow signs in the park leading to the new Grassy Ridge Trailhead parking.

Rainbow Falls offers a dramatic 80-foot drop along the Horsepasture River that creates a mist as it splashes into a pool at the bottom, resulting in a rainbow when the sun strikes it just right. Then, just upstream is Turtleback Falls, a popular spot for sliding into a pool below.

For more information about Gorges, visit its web page at ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gorg/main.php, call (828) 966-9099, or e-mail gorges@ncmail.net.

There are 82 miles of forest roads and trails open to hiking in DuPont State Recreational Forest.

Some hikes are easy: Hooker Falls is a quarter-mile walk from the Hooker Falls access area on Staton Road.

The most popular forest destinations are Triple Falls and High Falls on the Little River. A 2.25 mile hike from the High Falls access area takes visitors by both waterfalls. Bridal Veil Falls is a 2.5 mile hike from the High Falls access area, or 2.25 miles from the Fawn Lake access area on Reasonover Road.

There is a covered bridge on Buck Forest Road just above High Falls that is a .6-mile walk from the Buck Forest parking lot.

Lake Julia, the largest lake in the forest at 99 acres, can be reached from either the Fawn Lake or Buck Forest access areas.

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Dense Lake is a short side trip off Conservation Road when going in from the Buck Forest parking lot.

Fawn Lake is on the way to Lake Julia if one takes Fawn Lake Road to Conservation Road.

The DuPont State Recreational Forest office may be reached at (828) 877-6527.

Hikers also have plenty to chose from in the city of Brevard.

Six miles of new trails are open on the city’s Bracken Mountain property, which looks over downtown adjacent to the Brevard Music Center. One trail is a 4-mile loop around the mountain. The 5-foot-wide trail includes three bridges to cross streams and access to two small cascades.

The 2-mile trail connects the mountain trail with Forest Road 475C. This allows hikers and mountain bikers to travel on to the Pisgah Wildlife Education Center in Pisgah National Forest.

The city of Brevard also has 5.7 miles of multi-use paths, which can take a walker from downtown into the national forest.

In the western part of the county, Panthertown Valley is another popular destination. Schoolhouse Falls is probably the most popular hike, offering a beautiful waterfall and an excellent spot for a picnic or a swim.

Other hiking options include the Shut-In Trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 393.6 to milepost 405.5. These trails range from moderate to difficult.

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GOLFING Several golf courses are located in and around Transylvania County.

Connestee Falls Golf Course was established in 1973 and designed by George Cobb. It is located in a gated community on U.S. 276 South and is semi-private but is open to the public.

From its back tees, the 6,517-yard, par-72 course offers a nice and challenging layout.

The course has a full-service golf shop and offers a driving range, short game areas and professional instruction. Trey Wyatt is the head golf professional. For tee times and other information, call (828) 885-2005 or go to www.connesteefallsgolf.com.

Sherwood Forest Golf Club is located 9 miles from Brevard on U.S. 276 South and is open to the public.

This 18-hole par three course is perfect to practice one’s short game. From the back tees, the course measures 2,450 yards.

The course was built in 1970, and nine of its holes run along the headwaters of the Little River, while the other nine cut through scenic woods. The course has received the first stage of certification from the Audubon Sanctuary Golf Course Certification Program. One unique aspect of the course is that it has llama caddies.

No reserve tee times are required at the course. Brian Lautenshlager is the course professional. Call (828) 884-7825 or go to shewoodforestncgolf.com for more information.

Etowah Valley Country Club, which sits across the Henderson County border on U.S. 64, has 27 holes of golf and is semi-private. The course dates back to 1967.

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Any combination of the nine holes totals approximately 6,000 yards for 18 holes. Six tee positions are available. Tee times are required. For more information, call (828) 891-7022 or go to www.etowahvalley.com.

Lake Toxaway Country Club borders the southwest side of Lake Toxaway. For more information, call a $5 credit at Zeke’s Greenside Tavern.

(828) 966-4020 or go to www.laketoxawaycc.com.

Sapphire National Golf Club was built in 1982 and has scenic views, stone bridge crossings over mounR tain streams, and varying elevations from tee to green on its par 70 course, measuring 6,503 yards. The course is open to the public and is located on Slicers Drive in Sapphire.

Call (828) 743-1174 or go to sapphirenational.com for more information.

Burlingame Country Club is a private 18-hole course with an elevation of roughly 3,200 feet. The course is located on U.S. 64 West and is open to members and their guests. For more information, call (828) 9669202 or go to burlingameccwnc.com.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: MOUNTAIN RANGE GOLF CENTER Mountain Range Golf Center is celebrating its 10th year of business. Located at 700 Old Hendersonville Highway, it is the only public range in Transylvania County that offers Bermuda grass tees, a covered mat hitting area and a practice green for chipping and bunker shots.

The picturesque view of the mountains offers patrons a peaceful setting much like you might find at the golf course. Along with the full-service club repair shop, the center offers rental clubs for all ages. Lessons can be arranged with a PGA pro during the summer season.

Open year round, Mountain Range has a convenient automated machine that allows golfers to access balls during hours when unattended by staff. Hours of operation vary by season and are posted at the range.

Spring/summer hours are 8 a.m. to dusk. Ask about the discount when purchasing a season pass. In addition to golf, there are six baseball batting cages offering slow and fast pitch softball and baseball pitching from 40 mph to 80 mph. The cages offer the most realistic hitting experience available in the area. The Iron Mike pitching machines are able to replicate a windup better than any machine on the market. Bats and helmets are available and discounts can apply to large groups when reserving cage time.

Spring/summer hours are weekdays 3:30 p.m. till dusk; Saturday/Sunday, noon to dusk. An attendant is required when cages are in use.

For more information, call (828) 885-2722 or go to www.mountainrangegolf.com.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: LLAMACADDY Llamacaddy is in its seventh year of operation, and it’s just what the name suggests — llamas acting as golf caddies. Its creator, Mark English, said he is “delighted” with the service’s progress.

“Our llama golf has caught the attention of prestigious news organizations worldwide, such as NBC Nightly News, the BBC, CNN, The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, just to name a few,” he said.

“Llamacaddy has also been featured on programs for Animal Planet, BBC Kids and National Geographic.com.”

Llama golf is based at Sherwood Forest Golf Club, located just outside Brevard in Cedar Mountain The business offers a full llamacaddy service, as well as being available for special events, fundraisers, and meet-and-greets.

“In our trekking program we are a mobile operation utilizing all the local national and state parks,” he said. “We offer half- and full-day hikes with picnics and multi-day adventures. We also offer theme treks, including artist outings and retreats for corporations and religious organizations, a lecture series with guest naturalist, and therapeutic and educational treks for all ages.”

For more information, call (828) 884-7825 or go to www.sherwoodforestncgolf.com.

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CANOEING KAYAKING PADDLING Believed to be the third oldest river in the world, the French Broad starts on the county’s western side and meanders throughout the river valley flowing into the Tennessee, Ohio and Mississippi rivers, and ultimately ending up in the Gulf of Mexico.

In Transylvania County, the river offers flat water and whitewater paddling. Flat-water paddling river access areas include Champion Park, Island Ford, Hap Simpson Park, Wilson Road and Penrose. Recommendations for half-day floats include Hap Simpson to Wilson Road and Wilson Road to Penrose. Full-day river trips include Champion Park to Island Ford, Island Ford to Hap Simpson, and Hap Simpson to Penrose. For those looking to do overnight camping on the French Broad, camping sites are available. The campsites are located just upstream of Hap Simpson Park; Riverbend Campsite, in between Hap Simpson and Wilson Road; and at Little River Campsite, located at the mouth of the Little River. The river trail/campsites are managed by a reservation system at Western North Carolina Alliance.

For more information on fees and reservations, call (828) 258-8737 or go to wnca.org/paddle.

The Little River also provides paddling opportunities of its own. For those looking for a lake paddle, Cascade Lake is found on the Little River, between Hooker Falls and the dam. Cascade Lake offers a mountain lake paddle.

Cascade Lake may be accessed via the Cascade Lake campground (fee area) or the Hooker Falls Parking area (a ½-mile portage along the Hooker Falls trail will allow you access to the lake from the Hooker Falls Parking area).

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Although it requires a 1.5-to-2 mile long portage one way, the 100-acre Lake Julia is considered a great lake paddle. Lake Julia can be accessed via Fawn Lake or High Falls parking area.

For those looking to get their adrenaline pumping, a class II whitewater experience and an A-plus river experience may be found on the lower Davison River. Whitewater creek boating can be found on the North and West Fork of the French Broad River, as well as the upper Davidson and Little River. These Class III-V creeks will have you boating down steep slides and paddling over steeper waterfalls.

The following businesses are available to help maximize your waterway experience: •Pura Vida Adventures, headquartered on the Hendersonville Highway in Pisgah Forest, offers canoe trips, kayak trips and instructions. For more information, call (772) 579-0005 or go to pvadventures.com.

•Headwaters Outfitters, located at the junction of U.S. 64 West and N.C. 215 on the French Broad, offers selfguided canoe and kayak trips, plus tubing. The outfitter provides boats, tubes, life jackets, safety information, shuttles to and from the river, and changing rooms. For more information, visit www.headwatersoutfitters.com or call (828) 877-3106.

•Lake Toxaway Marine offers sales, service, storage and rentals. For more information, call (828) 884-6919 or go to laketoxawaymarine.com.

•Tubing rentals for the Davidson River are available on U.S. 276 at the entrance to the Pisgah National Forest.

• White Squirrel Paddle Boards offers a fun and unique way to explore the county’s waterways. For more information, call (828) 553-7329 or go to whitesquirrelpaddleboards.com.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: WHITE SQUIRREL PADDLE BOARDS White Squirrel Paddle Boards offers Transylvania County a new type of outdoor water recreation. Jeff Tyler, White Squirrel Paddle Boards’ owner, said his business is unique in that it is totally mobile and brings the fun to you.

White Squirrel Paddle Boards provides a variety of paddle boarding opportunities. River tours for beginners take around two and a half hours and include shuttle, lesson, equipment and river guide. This trip meanders through class 1 waters of the French Broad River. At times otters, ducks, beavers and a plethora of birds can be seen.

By special permit, White Squirrel Paddle Boards is able to shuttle guests to Lake Julia, located in DuPont State Recreational Forest. A pristine 99-acre lake, this three-hour event, Tyler said, promises a peaceful and beautiful afternoon at one of the county’s gems. This is an afternoon perfect for families or groups and is limited to nine participants, Tyler said. Day rentals are also available and include delivery and pick up to local lakes.

Tyler hails from Charleston, S.C., where he grew up surfing, crabbing, boating and generally just loving the salt life. He relocated to Brevard 14 years ago, having fond memories of vacationing along the Davidson River and enjoying the abundant outdoor opportunities in the area. The only thing missing was the ocean.

Stand-up paddle boards became his passion away from the ocean. Now he enjoys nothing more than sharing this with visitors and locals alike.

For more information, call (828) 553-7329 or go to www.whitesquirrelpaddleboards.com

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ZIPLINING

For a different outdoor experience, ziplines are the perfect alternative. In Transylvania County there are two locations — Earthshine Discovery Center and Z-Z-Zip — to try this high-flying activity.

Earthshine Discovery Center in Lake Toxaway has its “Flight Through The Treetops” zip line course, which is open to those ages 10 and up. Constructed in 1998, it’s one of the first zip line canopy tours built in the United States. Earthshine has a five-stage course that includes four different zip lines and one sky bridge.

The zip line is available to those staying overnight at Earthshine Discovery Center, which has a number of other attractions, while outside guests are welcome to zip for $65 per person. A 24-hour advance reservation is required for outside guests. To zip also requires meeting certain requirements. For more information, go to earthshinediscovery.com or call (828) 862-4207.

Shopping Gem Mining Tubing Z-Z-Zip is the dream of Carl and Lois Ganner in partnership with Jim Fox. In addition to the five ziplines, the course also offers participants a chance to take a veritable tour of the forest canopy by linking wooden platforms high above the forest floor through a series of rope bridges and cables. The course creators have done their best to minimize the impact on the forest.

Z-Z-Zip! and Headwaters Outfitters have also teamed Gifts up to allow adventurers to fly through the zipline clothing course and paddle downstream on the river. The Tree guns & Ammo Top Canopy Tour/Ziplines costs $59 per person. For Fishing Supplies terms and requirements for the zipline course go to www.z-z-zip.com. To reserve a time, call (828) 855-7913.

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ROCKCLIMBING

Nestled in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest, Looking Glass Rock has been drawing visiting climbers for nearly a half-century for the diversity of climbing styles found on the 500-foot-tall granite dome.

When it comes to traditional climbing, North Carolina is renowned for its bold, ground-up climbs that oftentimes tread a thin line between frightening and fun. While Looking Glass is certainly no exception to the standard, the wide variety of climbing found at the four different areas provide a wide-range of classic climbs of all grades, from 5.5 slabs to 5.13+ testpieces.

For beginners at Looking Glass, the numerous horizontal eyebrows that are the signature feature of the towering batholith offer plentiful placements that lead to some fun, exciting climbing. For climbers in search of splitter cracks and Yosemite-like corners to jam and stem their way up, look no further, as there are more than a few of those to be found lurking among the expansive sea of granite as well.

The North Side With the highest concentration of cracks and the coolest weather in the area, the North Side is a popular destination for western North Carolina climbers during the hotter months of the year. The area is also home to some of North Carolina’s proudest aid routes; Grand Slam of Sheep and Brain Dead rank as some of the proudest A4 ticks in the East.

• The Womb, 5.11b • The Seal, 5.10 • Cornflake Crack, 5.11a • Glass Menagerie, 5.13 The Sun Wall While not always the coolest crag in the area during the summer, the routes found here are certainly worthy of getting up early to beat the heat. The Nose area at the northern end of the Sun Wall is one of the most popular areas and is home to the first route to reach the summit of Looking Glass in 1966.

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The South Side When it comes to classic moderates, look no further than the South Side. With plenty of three-star routes, ranging from 5.5 to 5.10, the South Side has something for everyone.

• Second Coming, 5.7 • Gemini Crack, 5.8 • Lichen or Not, 5.5 Getting There To get to Looking Glass, head north on U.S. 276 through Pisgah National Forest about five miles to a fork in the road. Veer left onto FR 475 to get to Looking Glass. Follow FR 475 for a few miles to the Center for Wildlife Education (bathrooms) and continue until the road turns to gravel. Veer right onto FR 475B and drive around one mile to the Slickrock Falls parking area to access the Southside climbing area. Follow FR 475B around two miles further to reach a gravel pulloff with a kiosk and limited parking for the access trail to the Nose area and the Sun Wall. The trail to the Northside is located a short distance further up the gravel road.

Cedar Rock Cedar Rock in Pisgah National Forest offers more opportunities for experienced climbers. The rock type, known as Whitesides Granite, offers similar climbing opportunities as nearby Looking Glass, but can often be less crowded and more ideally suited for warmer weather.

For more information about local rock climbing, contact one of the following businesses: • Brevard Rock Gym, 224 South Broad St. Call (828) 884-7625 or go to www.brevardrockgym.com.

• Fox Mountain Guides, 3228 Asheville Highway. Call (888) 284-8433 or go to foxmountainguides.com.

• Pura Vida Adventures, 152 Hendersonville Hwy. Call (772) 579-0005 or go to www. pvadventures.com.

• Earthshine Lodge. Call (828) 862-4207 or go to www. earthshinelodge.com.

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TRANSYLVANIA

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Transylvania County has nearly 500 miles of creeks, streams and rivers that course through the steep mountains and rich forests and they are a top destination in the state for fly-fishing.

For many, the East Fork of the French Broad River is a favorite destination because of its easy access and large trout population.

The drop- and pool-style river is home to countless brown, rainbow and brook trout.

The diversity of the river’s environs forces anglers to either adapt to what the fish are feeding on or get shut out.

Fishing in the East Fork is typically good from October to June.

The size of fish that can be caught in the river run the gamut, but the average is usually between 10 and 12 inches.

The state stocks around 17,000 trout along the nearly 5-mile section of the East Fork that runs alongside East Fork Road between Glady Fork Road and the main stem of the French Broad. Catch-andrelease regulations apply from October to the first Saturday in June and only single-hook artificial lures are allowed.

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Davidson River The state-run hatchery at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is located near the headwaters of the Davidson River and creates ideal conditions for trout.

The hatchery puts nutrients into the river that feed the whole river and results in some big fish.

Most of the Davidson is only a “stone’s throw” from U.S. 276, but above the hatchery the river narrows into a smaller stream that offers a more wilderness setting and fewer people.

The average size trout in the river is around 14 inches, but those bigger than 20 inches are often caught.

The public water begins at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest on U.S. 276 and runs upstream to the confluence with Avery Creek (near Pisgah Horse Stables). It is designated “Hatchery Supported” and is open to fishing the first Saturday in April. There are no lure restrictions and anglers may keep up to seven trout.

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North Fork French Broad For those looking for a more rugged experience, the deep gorge of the North Fork of the French Broad is a place to find wild and elusive trout.

The river’s rugged location makes it less popular with the average fisherman and there are a limited number of access points.

There are stretches where you have to climb over waterfalls and big boulders and there are no official trails or trail markings for three to six miles.

The North Fork isn’t for the everyday recreational angler looking to land big stocked trout just minutes from the road. The river holds rainbow and brown trout, but occasionally a brook trout from one of the small tributaries will wash into the river.

It’s recommended fishermen looking to test their mettle on the North Fork start at the Pisgah National Forest boundary at Lazy Jay campground.

The North Fork is regulated as Wild Natural Bait, allowing the harvest of four fish per day.

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ence with Lake Dense. This tiny river is also a popular area with hikers, bikers and sightseers and seclusion is often fleeting.

The above rivers are just a few of the waters that flow through Transylvania County. A newcomer might be wise to employ the use of a guide in finding the right spot, while more adventurous souls may simply purchase a map and strike off on their own The two most well-known guide services in the county are Davidson River Outfitters (828) 877-4181 (www.davidsonflyfishing.com) and Headwaters Outfitters, (828) 877-3106 (www.headwatersoutfitters.com).

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GEMMINING

Those looking to root around for hidden gems have a number of chances to strike it “rich” in Transylvania County.

• Crystal Mountain Gem Mine is located on South Broad Street in Brevard. Treasure seekers may try their luck at an indoor 52-foot-long indoor water flume. Everything you find, you get to keep, including rubies, sapphires, emeralds, amethyst and quartz crystals.

A 1-gallon bucket costs $10, while the serious treasure seeker can get a 15-gallon tub for $130. Panning for gold in a 1-gallon bucket costs $40.

For more information, call (828) 877-4700 or go to crystalmarketminingcompany.com.

• Pisgah Forest Gem Mine is located at 3338 Asheville Highway and offers indoor and outdoor mining. A 1-gallon bucket costs $10 while a 2-and-a-half gallon bucket costs $20. The gem mine also offers specialty ruby, emerald and fossil buckets from $20 to $40, plus special group rates. The mine is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, call (828) 367-8330 or go to pisgahforestgemmining.com.

• Bear Tracks Travel Center is located at 10932 Rosman Highway on the way toward Lake Toxaway and Sapphire. Bear Tracks has an outdoor covered flume allowing gem seekers to while away the hours. A 2-and-ahalf quart “kids bucket” of mixed stones costs $10, while 54 T R A N S Y LVA N I A E X P LO R E R • SUMMER 2015

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• Mountain Treasures Gem Mine at 15835 Rosman Highway, Lake Toxaway. For more information, call (828) 966-4334.

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WATERFALLS

Transylvania County’s unofficial second name, “The Land of Waterfalls,” comes from the large number and variety of cascades located within its borders.

Experts point to geography and rainfall amounts as reasons for the large number.

Transylvania’s elevation ranges from slightly more than 1,200 feet in the county’s southwest region to more than 6,000 feet on top of Chestnut Bald in the northwest.

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With an average of 80 inches of rain a year, the county also has one of the highest average rainfalls east of the Pacific Northwest.

The waterfalls have had their practical uses in the past. Gristmills took advantage of waterfalls to produce power, while secluded waterfalls were a prime ingredient for making illegal liquor.

Today, the county’s waterfalls have also been used as backdrops in movies. Triple Falls in DuPont State Recreational Forest can be spotted in the movie “The Hunger Games,” while the forest’s Bridal Veil Falls may also be seen in “The Last of the Mohicans.”

A waterfall map is also available at the Visitor Center on East Main Street in Brevard.

The following are some of the more popular waterfalls to visit: Looking Glass Falls A spectacular and accessible waterfall, Looking Glass is about five miles on U.S. 276 from the Brevard entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Parking is ample with stairs to an observation deck.

Moore Cove Falls The parking area for the falls is one mile above Looking Glass Falls on U.S. 276. A 0.7mile trail leads to the 50-foot-high falls.

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Hooker Falls (continued) to Staton Road (Old DuPont Road), turn right and drive about 2.5 miles to the bridge over Little River. A parking lot is just to the left. Hooker Falls is on an easy trail from the lot.

Triple Falls Triple Falls is upstream from Hooker Falls. Retrace your steps to the parking lot, cross the bridge on foot and a well-marked trail follows the river upward to the falls.

High Falls From Triple Falls, High Falls is about a 15 minute walk upstream. Continue up the same trail until it intersects with High Falls Trail. Turn left and walk about 2000 feet parallel to the river. Go right at the next intersection (still High Falls Trail) and continue up the slope to High Falls. There is a trail at the bottom left of the falls.

Steps to the right lead to High Falls shelter.

Rainbow Falls Travel 18 miles on U.S. 64 West to U.S. 281 and turn left. The parking area for its trail is located in Gorges State Park, the entrance of which is roughly 0.7 miles on the left. Be prepared for a strenuous 3-mile roundtrip hike to a 150-foot high cascade.

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Whitewater Falls Travel 18 miles on U.S. 64 West to U.S. 281, turn left and go eight miles to an entrance on the left. There is a paved walkway to a viewing area showing the Whitewater River plunging a spectacular 411 feet.

WATERFALL SAFETY Along with their beauty, waterfalls can be dangerous.

Every year, people are injured or even killed while visiting Transylvania County waterfalls.

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WATERFALL PHOTOGRAPHY

Jack Christfield is a member of the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club. He has been involved in photography for more than 35 years. He coordinates the programs and speakers for the club and his photography has been published in Our State North Carolina magazine, in Blue Ridge Country magazine and is regularly exhibited locally.

The following are Christfield’s tips on how to take photos of waterfalls: I believe a hike is always more interesting if there is a visual reward along the way, such as a waterfall.

We’re fortunate to have so many close at hand.

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Arrive early for your choice of vantage point. Many visitors to our area don’t get their show on the road until at least 10 a.m., so there will be far fewer people out and about before that time.

2. Having said that, try including people in your scene. Some easily accessible waterfalls, such as Moore Cove and Looking Glass Falls, actually benefit from having some people in the image, close to the cascade, to show the impressive scale of the falls.

3. Shoot just after a rainfall, when the foliage is most richly colored and overcast skies produce a diffuse, pleasing light. It might seem counterintuitive, but direct sun is not your friend when photographing a waterfall. Use a polarizing filter to reduce reflections on the damp foliage and deepen the color.

4. Bring your tripod or beanbag. You need a slower shutter speed to get that creamy, flowing look in the water. Anywhere from 1/8th of a second or slower will do. Shoot slow with a solid camera support to keep the surrounding detail sharp.

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helps viewers imagine themselves in the scene.

6. Expose for the water. Waterfalls are white. If your waterfall image turns out looking sort of gray, it’s underexposed. this is a tricky problem with high-contrast, bright/dark subjects so your best bet is to avoid direct sun on the waterfall, and bracket your exposure over several shots.

For more information on the rich variety of waterfalls in our region including hiking directions, safety and photography tips, I suggest you get a copy of “North Carolina Waterfalls, a hiking and photography guide” by Kevin adams. or, see the North Carolina Waterfalls website at www.ncwaterfalls.com/ the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club meets at 7 p.m., the third thursday of each month at the transylvania County recreation Center and welcomes photographers of all interests and skill levels.

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to first-time visitors to transylvania County, mention of white squirrels is sometimes greeted with laughter or a look of disbelief.

But, honestly, they do exist, and the popular annual White Squirrel Festival, which was held May 22-24 in downtown Brevard, points to that fact. a high concentration of the white variant may be found north and east of Brevard Elementary School, Warren and Bluebird Lane, McCrary acres, Morgan heights, the general area between Elm Bend road and outland avenue as well as on the Brevard College campus.

Barbara Mull Lang knows the story of the white squirrels’ origins in transylvania County.

Lang remembers when she was 10 years old, several decades ago, that her uncle visited Brevard and brought with him two white squirrels. a man called M.M. Black gave her uncle the squirrels after he helped to catch them in Black’s pecan grove. the animals had apparently escaped from a carnival truck.

Lang said she took care of the squirrels and later left them with her grandfather when her family moved away from Brevard.

But one of the squirrels escaped, and her grandfather felt so sorry for the other one that he released it into the wild. the city has passed an ordinance protecting the critters. Brevard’s white squirrels are not albinos. they have brown eyes rather than pink ones. researchers found that the lack of pigment is caused by a recessive genetic defect.

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RELOCATING to traNSyLVaNIa

there are many stories of the casual visitor to transylvania County being so impressed once they get here they decide to move here permanently. you may find yourself in a similar position when you visit. the following is some history and current information to help in that decision. the county was founded in 1861. roughly translated, transylvania means “on the other side of the woods.” In its early history, the timber industry, forestry and forest conservation all played major roles in the county’s development. For decades until just after the turn of the century, the manufacturing of paper for cigarettes and Bibles was done at the former Ecusta plant, providing some of the highest wages in the state.

Its closing, along with two other major manufacturers at roughly the same time, has seen the county have to adjust to seek new opportunities.

In 2000, manufacturing accounted for 20.7 percent of the county’s workforce and retail accounted for 12.1 percent. By 2012, manufacturing accounted for 7.3 percent of the workforce and retail had dropped to 10 percent. From 2000 to 2013, the most up-to-date figures available, the median household income rose from $38,587 to $41,78. the per capita income increased from $20,767 in 2000 to $23,757 in 2013. the median home value in the county also increased from $122,300 in 2000 to $171,600 in 2013.

During all this time, the county has remained a destination for visitors to not only pisgah National Forest but two other natural gems — Dupont State recreational Forest and gorges State park, both of which are fairly recent creations. all three offer chances to go cycling, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, hunting and camping. along with the outdoor pursuits, transylvania has many cultural ones — from numerous arts and crafts locations to a vibrant musical scene, including the world-renowned summer festival held at the Brevard Music Center. all this activity goes on in a county with a population of about 33,045 (2014 estimate), located roughly 30 miles southwest of asheville. the county seat, Brevard, had a population of about 7,645 in 2013, according to the most recent data. the county, while starting to attract more younger individuals and couples, has historically been a retirement destination. today, about 28.1 of the county’s population is 65 or older, according to the 2013 statistics. to partly meet that aging population, health care is a major part of the local economy. transylvania regional hospital is part of the Mission health group. to those looking to raise children in transylvania, its surroundings make it a great place to raise a family.

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Its school system has also been recognized as among the top-performing in the state. the district includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and one alternative school. the county also has a charter school â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â Brevard academy: a Challenge Foundation academy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and is home to Blue ridge Community College and a four-year institution, Brevard College. the county sits in the 11th Congressional District and is home to four elected bodies: the Brevard City Council, rosman Board of aldermen, transylvania County Board of Commissioners and transylvania Board of Education. the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property taxes are $.4499 per $100 of value; city of Brevard ($.4525); town of rosman ($.4100).

In a county with so many waterfalls, it makes sense that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the wettest in the state, averaging about 80 inches a year. temperatures in June average in the lower 70s. the year-round average temperature is 54.9.

For more relocation information, visit the Brevard/transylvania Chamber of Commerce at 175 E. Main St. in Brevard or call (828) 883-3700.

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Stay INFORMED

there are several ways to stay connected with what’s going on in transylvania County.

•Local news and happenings are featured in the transylvania times, which comes out on Mondays and thursdays. the newspaper office is located at 37 North Broad St. in downtown Brevard. For more information, call (828) 883-8156 or go to www.transylvaniatimes.com.

•WSQL radio operates at 1240 aM and broadcasts from Make your garden a its shop-front location on West Main Street in Brevard. Call (828) Summertime Retreat with 877-5252 for more information.

•the Brevard/transylvania Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is located at 175 E. Main St. in Brevard. For more information, call (828) 883-3700 or go to www.brevardncchamber.org. at the Visitor Center, the travel planner is an annual brochure that highlights places to eat, stay, shop, and recreate, and in176 Lyday Loop, Pisgah Forest cludes a map of the area. the get out guide is a monthly flyer 966-5323 that highlights specific events for the month. For more informaGarden Center, Design, tion, go to www.visitwaterfalls.com/ Consultation & Installation •to find out more about downtown Brevard, contact the heart of Brevard at (828) 884-4209 or go to www.brevardnc.org.

•to learn more about transylvania County government, go to www. transylvaniacounty.org.

•to learn more about the city of Brevard, go to www.cityofbrevard.com.

For those considering working or living in Brevard/transylvania, the Chamber of Commerce is also a good place to start. the chamber can provide relocation packets with helpful inforCustom Containers & Color for All Seasons mation, including information about the business community.

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VISItor CENtEr VOLUNTEERS

the Brevard/transylvania Visitor Center provides a number of services to visitors and the community through a partnership between the Brevard/transylvania Chamber of Commerce and the transylvania County tourism Development authority (tDa). on a daily basis those at the center get to interact with tourists, people considering a move to the area, locals looking for information for themselves or visitors, and more.

In 2014, more than 17,000 individuals entered the visitor center.

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But the most significant asset at the Visitor Center, according to Clark Lovelace, the executive director of the tDa and "#$ "#$%& %& !'(%)*+!,!-./)*+&!0!1'!2(!3!4'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !'(%)*+!,!-./)*+&!0!1'!2(!3!4'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! chamber, is the volunteers.

55*26.)*+&!7!1'!2(!8!4'! *26.)*+&!7!1'!2(!8!4'! “they are the individuals who have personal contact with everyone who enters our doors,” he said. “With questions ranging from ‘tell us the in-depth history of your area’ to ‘Where are your bathrooms,’ they have to be ready for anything. you may find it interesting to learn that the top three questions we get are: ‘how do we get to your waterfalls,’ Ka na and John Hansen ‘Where’s a good place to eat,’ and ‘Can you tell me about Blue Ridge Bakery your white squirrels.’”

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“Some of our volunteers have been here for more than 50 years, while others just made their way here recently,” he said.

Lovelace provides a few volunteer responses to how they ended up in transylvania County: • We saw it as a top-rated place to retire and have been here ever since.

• I always remembered going down Sliding rock while in college and rediscovered it years later.

• We gave up noisy, busy city life for a small, quiet town….little did I know there was tons of fun stuff to do here.

• Lots of great Camp rockbrook memories as a camper and counselor. years later, I married a Brevard man just so I could stay here.

• When looking to retire, my husband loved that it was safe with low crime, while I loved the friendliness and all that the county has to offer – especially the trout fishing. “our volunteers come from all over the U.S., with incredible life experiences that make them great at what they do,” Lovelace said. “they are incredibly well-traveled, with one volunteer who lived in paris, another in australia, as well as many who have travelled extensively throughout Europe, asia, and South america, including one volunteer who found her time in the transylvania region of romania particularly interesting. our visitor center is blessed with volunteers who are former schoolteachers, hotel managers, an Ecusta employee with 32 years employment, homemakers, a Navy pilot and more. Not surprisingly, their hobbies are the same activities they’re asked about by visitors – hiking, music, fly fishing, art, camping, etc.

“We are fortunate to have such amazing individuals serving as ambassadors to all those who come to the Visitor Center. In many cases, they are the face of transylvania County as they help welcome visitors to our home and share with them all that our special neck of the woods has to offer.” to learn more about the county, or the volunteers, stop by 175 East Main St. in Brevard or call (828) 8848900.

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MUSIC

along with the music-inspired White Squirrel Festival during the Memorial Day weekend and the internationally renowned Brevard Music Center summer festival (see stories on each in this publication), there are several locations to hear live music. two downtown Brevard clubs, 185 King Street and the phoenix, offer eclectic musical performances.

185 King Street provides music on a weekly basis at the 1,100-square-foot venue, which includes a music hall that can comfortably hold 99 people. For more information, go to 185kingst.com. the phoenix on South gaston Street in Brevard offers a weekly calendar of musical acts. For more information, go to thephoenixbrevard.com.

For those interested in more traditional music, Silvermont mansion on East Main Street in Brevard hosts free “Mountain Music” every thursday at 7:30 p.m. and the tuesday Night old-time Music Session is held starting at 6:30 p.m. at Southern Comfort records on West Main Street in Brevard. Friday night musical jamborees are also held at the Lake toxaway Community Center. For more information, go to toxawaycc.com. above are only some of the musical happenings in transylvania County, so keep your ear to the ground and pick up a copy of the transylvania times for all the latest musical events.

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FOOD&DINING

2015 guide TRANSYLVANIA

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Fuji yama New China restaurant pad thai Sora Japanese restaurant twin Dragons grand Buffet

dining guide grEat SpotS to Eat 1242 asheville hwy, Brevard 102 College Station Dr., Brevard 315 North Caldwell St., Brevard 91 Forest gate Dr., pisgah Forest 1261 asheville hwy, Brevard

BAKERIES AND CAFÉS

(828) 884-4002 (828) 884-8958 (828) 883-9299 (828) 883-9808 (828) 883-3197

BLUE rIDgE BaKEry 400 S. Broad St., Brevard 828-883-8444 www.blueridgebakery.com See ad on pg. 67 John and Katina hansen have been open nine years and are a full-service bakery. they make custom cakes for any occasion, and serve coffee, pastries and cookies that they make fresh every day. at lunch they have salads and sandwiches that are made to order or are pre-prepared if you are in a hurry.

Bracken Mtn. Bakery Brighter Day Coffee

42. S. Broad St., Brevard 102 College Station Dr., Brevard

CEDar MoUNtaIN CaFé 10667 greenville hwy Cedar Mountain 828-884-5272 www.cedarmountaincafe.com See ad on pg. 16 Need fuel for your hike? recharge after a bike ride?

Stop in for Cedar Mountain Cafe's famous breakfasts, mouth-watering lunches or chef-inspired dinners. Located minutes from Dupont State recreational Forest, Caesar's head State park and Brevard. Breakfast and lunch served seven days, with dinners thursday-Saturday. Catering available.

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(828) 883-4034 (828) 884-2739

BAKERIES AND CAFÉS FooD MattErS MarKEt & CaFé 1 Market St., Brevard 828-885-3663 www.foodmattersmarket.com See ad on pg. 69 & 10 Food Matters Market & Café offers healthy choices for lunch; salads, sandwiches, soups, and grab-and-go items to pack your own picnic basket; organic, vegetarian and vegan choices; plus an entire grocery store filled with organic produce, local meats and fish, bulk foods, vitamins/ supplements, cold beer and wine. We’re LoCaVorES.

Quotations Coffee Café

147 E. Main St, Brevard

(828) 883-8966

SUNrISE CaFé College plaza273 N. Broad Street Brevard 828-884-3331 www.sunrise-cafe.com See ad on pg. 109 the Sunrise Cafe, locally known as the bagel shop, is well known as the place to meet and have breakfast. Saturday mornings are usually hectic in this small restaurant that's across from Brevard College, but it's bustling atmosphere is part of its charm. Locals can be found drinking coffee on the porch with their dogs, and the staff are more than happy to fill up water bowls. owner Marisa gariglio has owned the Sunrise Cafe for almost 16 years and has 40 years of experience in the restaurant business.

BBQ

haWg WILD BBQ 91 pisgah highway (hwy. 276), pisgah Forest (828) 877-4404 www.hawgwildbar-b-que.com See ad on pg. 68 hawg Wild BBQ restaurant and Catering has been operating since the late 1900's, featuring its full menu of mouth-watering Eastern and Western bar-b-que and much more. Come by for some great BBQ and a cold glass of sweet tea or cold glass of some of the best locally brewed beers.

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BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS

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Brevard Brewing Company Mountain river tap & growlers

63 E. Main St., Brevard 1210 asheville hwy., Brevard

(828) 885-2101 (828) 883-3033

oSKar BLUES BrEWEry 342 Mountain Industrial Drive Brevard 828-883-2337 www.oskarblues.com See ad on pg. 51 Serving craft casual, farm-to-truck burgers and sandwiches at oskar Blues Brewery and elsewhere, weekly on thursdays and Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 2-8 p.m. In addition to the regular menu, look for weekly specials and a beerbq on the first weekend of every month. For more information, catering and scheduling, contact chubwagon@oskarblues.com.

DELI/SUBS

pisgah tavern at the hub

49 pisgah hwy., pisgah Forest

(828) 884-8670

Creekside Subs tony’s real Food Deli

491 N. Broad St., Brevard 19 Chestnut St., Brevard

(828) 884-4718 (828) 862-8353

SUBWay 165 rosman hwy., Brevard 828-885-7827 320 asheville hwy., pisgah Forest 828-885-7958 www.subway.com See ad on pg. 46 Kevin Duval has owned the Subway franchise in the Forest gate Shopping Center for 20 years. he has been in the hotel and restaurant business for 30 years and lived all across North Carolina. he settled in Brevard because he loved it and wanted to raise a family here. as a Subway franchise owner, he stays consistent across his menu so that people will know what to expect when they are visiting Brevard from elsewhere. he has monthly specials and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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FOOD MARKETS FOOD MATTERS MARKET & CAFÉ 1 Market St., Brevard 828-885-3663 www.foodmattersmarket.com See ad on pg. 69 & 10 Food Matters Market & Café offers healthy choices for lunch; salads, sandwiches, soups, and grab-and-go items to pack your own picnic basket; organic, vegetarian and vegan choices; plus an entire grocery store filled with organic produce, local meats and fish, bulk foods, vitamins/ supplements, cold beer and wine. We’re LOCAVORES.

HEALTHY HARVEST College Plaza, 29 W French Broad St., Suite 105 Brevard (828) 885-2599 www.healthyharvestnaturalfoods.com See ad on pg. 39 At Healthy Harvest Natural Foods, we support the health and well-being of our community by carrying only the best in local, organic and non-GMO foods, dietary supplements and animal friendly body care. Brevard producers include Calee’s Coops, Busy Bee Farm, Brandywine Farm, Gaia Herbs, Cornercopia Farm, and grab ‘n go lunch items from Wild Indigo Catering.

TRANSYLVANIA FARMER’S MARKET Corner of Johnson & Jordan Street Brevard TransylvaniaFarmers Market@gmail.com transylvaniafarmersmarket.com See ad on pg. 25 The Transylvania Farmers’ Market offers fresh, locally-grown produce, meat, poultry, trout, eggs, honey, milk, cheeses, butter, mushrooms, plants, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods, lots of hot breakfast (food trucks), coffee, jams/jellies, oils/vinegars, prepared foods and handcrafted items.

Open Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon in downtown Brevard, just off East Main Street at the corner of Johnson and Jordan streets.

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WhIStLEStop MarKEt 7825 greenville hwy (U.S. 276 S) Cedar Mountain 828-877-5081 • www.whistlestopmarketnc.com See ad on pg. 17 Whistlestop Market has been a destination for fresh local foods since 2003. New owners have moved in, bursting with energy and excitement. We specialize in local produce, eggs, meats, seafood, cheeses, baked goods, honey, plants and more. We offer an extensive variety of in-season fruit including S.C. strawberries, peaches, and N.C. apples.

GENERAL DINING amore’s Brown trout Mountain grille

15887 rosman hwy., Lake toxaway 502 Blue ridge rd., Lake toxaway

CarDINaL DrIVE-IN 344 South Broad Street, Brevard (828) 884-7085 www.facebook.com/cardinaldrivein See ad on pg. 29 the Cardinal Drive In is a nostalgic landmark celebrating its 38th anniversary that transports you back in time to the 1950s, when waitresses brought your meal to you in your vehicle. head on over and try a Cardinal Burger, Chili Cheese Coney, homemade onion rings or one the their famous milkshakes or malts.

DUgaN’S pUB 29 W. French Broad St. Ste 101, Brevard (828) 862-6527 • www.duganspub.com See ad on pg. 97 Dugan’s pub has a proud 12-year history in Brevard of providing excellent food, libations and entertainment, first on Main Street and more recently at French Broad place. We have recently expanded our expertise to include outside catering through our Shamrock Catering division as well as our newest location: Dugan’s pub on the green at Cummings Cove golf and Country Club. Check us out at duganspub.com and on Facebook.

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(828) 885-6004 (828) 877-3474

GENERAL DINING Falls Landing hob Nob restaurant

18 E. Main St., Brevard 192 W. Main St, Brevard

(828) 884-2835 (828) 966-4662

INN at BrEVarD 315 E Main St, Brevard (828) 884-2105 • www.theinnatbrevard.com See ad on pg. 87 the Inn at Brevard can provide private dinners for special occasions, such as wedding receptions, reunions and meetings. all catering is done on-site, including magnificent wedding cakes. the inn's cooking has also been featured on Carolina Cooking television show. the Inn features meals for special occasions – such as Mother’s Day, thanksgiving and Easter Sunday brunch.

Jaime’s Creole Brasserie Jordan Street Café Marco trattoria

44. E. Main St., Brevard 30 W. Jordan St., Brevard 204 W. Main St., Brevard

(828) 883-3388 (828) 883-2558 (828) 883-4841

MayBErry’S 30 W. Main St., Brevard 828-862-8646 • www.mayberrys.co See ad on pg. 20 at Mayberry's, all recipes are created in-house or inherited from family. Some of the family recipes are a century old and are guarded secrets. they make everything in-house. they roast everything on-site, chop up the potatoes for the soup, and make and sell their own sauces. Mayberry's also serves dinner entrees. their dinners are primarily comfort food, with a couple of surprise highend entrees added in the mix.

osteria Del Monte overlook Clubhouse the pisgah Inn

19131 rosman hwy., Sapphire Connestee Falls, Brevard 408.6 Blue ridge parkway, Brevard

(828) 883-2551 (828) 884-5622 (828) 235-8228

thE phoENIx 14 S. gaston St., Brevard 828-877-3232 • www.thephoenixbrevard.com See ad on pg. 94 the phoenix is Brevard’s only Farm to table gastropub & Music Venu. We are proud to support our local farmers, sourcing our food from Busy Bee Farm, hickory Nut gap Farm, Morgan Mill trout Farm and our Local Farmer's Market. our kitchen is open from 11a.m. until 10 p.m, and we have a Late Night Bar Menu serving food until midnight. our full-service bar features signature house made liquor infusions. During the summer season, 7 days a week, the phoenix is the place to be for live music! all of our shows are free unless posted otherwise.

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TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY

dining guide GREAT SPOTS TO EAT

GENERAL DINING

ROCKY’S GRILL & SODA SHOP 50 S. Broad Street, Brevard (828) 877-5375 www.RockysNC.com See ad on pg. 55 Rocky’s Grill and Soda Shop has been a downtown Brevard destination since 1995, and is a ‘must’ for locals and visitors alike.

Hungry folks flock to Rocky’s for their famous hotdogs, grilled sandwiches, tasty burgers, pimento cheese and thick milkshakes; recently featured in Southern Living’s ‘Off the Eaten Path’ cookbook. It’s an experience like no other!

Sagebrush Steakhouse

985 Asheville Hwy., Brevard

THE SQUARE ROOT 33 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard (828) 884-6171 www.squarerootrestaurant.com See ad on pg. 110 The Square Root serves relaxed American cuisine with a world view. You can come enjoy chef Adam Wilson’s world class cuisine at an affordable price and in a unique and casual ambiance.

We take as much pride in our food as we do in service in our beautiful, historic restaurant.

ZEKE'S GREENSIDE TAVERN & PATIO 470 Brickyard Rd., Etowah (828) 891-7022 • www.etowahvalley.com See ad on pg. 41 Located at Etowah Valley Golf & Resort, Zeke’s Greenside Tavern features regional cuisine and seasonal outdoor dining overlooking the beautiful golf course and mountains. Zeke’s offers a full service bar and menu items consisting of artisan flatbread pizzas, gourmet burgers, rainbow trout, Black Angus steaks and locally farmed produce.

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GOURMET FOOD AND WINE BroaD StrEEt WINES 30 South Broad St., Brevard (828) 883-2101 www.broadstreetwines.com See ad on pg. 58 Broad Street Wines combines a superb selection of wines, beer and cigars with knowledgeable, friendly service, all in a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. Broad Street Wines is a boutique store offering high quality, hand-chosen products at a great value and individualized service that will exceed expectations. From awardwinning small production wines, to unique brewery favorites, to quality cigars, there is something for every taste and budget.

thE propEr pot 36 W. Main St., Brevard 828-877-5000 â&#x20AC;˘ www.theproperpot.com See ad on pg. 107 a long-time Brevard resource for everything from kitchen gadgets to specialty cheeses and wines and gourmet gift baskets, the proper pot is still going strong as it enters its 21st year in business. owners Beth and Larry Canady still thoroughly enjoy sharing their love of food and wine with customers. the proper pot offers a number of local products and features an entire section of products from North Carolina. While they love local products, they also try to keep a variety of items from all over the world. the proper pot has the whole package - kitchenware, gourmet food, wine and cheese. they continue to host wine tastings and classes for the public to enjoy.

SpICE It to a tEa 64 W. Main Street, Brevard 828-606-0033 spiceittoatea.com See ad on pg. 63 Spice it to a tea is your locally independently owned spice & tea shop. Exceptional quality, freshness and customer service are the cornerstones of our business, and we are constantly looking for the latest and best products for our Brevard clientele. We invite you to stop by to see, taste and smell for yourself.

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GOURMET FOOD AND WINE WINE DoWN 28 E. Main St., Brevard 828-883-9463 • www.winedownbrevard.com See ad on pg. 61 Wine Down on Main, a boutique wine bar, featuring 30+ wines by the glass, (from around the world), ports, dessert wines, craft beers & more. Charcuterie, to compliment the drink of choice. For heavier fare, we offer soups, panini’s & pizza. an oasis in downtown Brevard.

HOMESTYLE COOKING Earthshine Discovery Center

1600 golden rd, Lake toxaway

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663 Deavor road, pisgah Forest 828-877-3129 • www.facebook.com/pisgahfishcamp See ad on pg.9 the pisgah Fish Camp has been a transylvania tradition since 1967 for residents and visitors alike. From humble beginnings the Fish Camp now offers a remarkable variety of choices, including their most popular alaskan flounder and coastal North Carolina Calabash-style shrimp. the Fish Camp also offers grilled and broiled entrees, steaks, chicken, sandwiches, fresh salad and hot bars, fresh deserts and appetizers, and daily and weekly specials.

ICE CREAM AND GELATO Dolly’s Dairy Bar

Earthshine Discovery Center KIWI gELato

128 pisgah hwy., pisgah Forest

(828) 862-6610

(828) 862-4207

67 E Main St., Brevard 828-877-4659 • www.kiwigelato.com See ad on pg. 59 traditional Italian inspired gelato made in downtown Brevard by a New Zealander since 2007. the perfect stop for an afternoon treat as you stroll downtown. Kiwi gelato is also open late seven days, so make it your after dinner destination. gelato makes you happy. Be happy.

Love that yogurt rocky’s grill & Soda Shop

1020 asheville hwy., Brevard 50 S. Broad Street, Brevard

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MEXICAN Plaza Garibaldi Maya’s Grill El Bronco El Chapala

76 E. Main St., Brevard 55 E. Main St., Brevard 6488 Brevard Rd. Etowah 69 New Hendersonville Hwy., Pisgah Forest

(828) 884-2090 (828) 883-3224 (828) 891-2737 (828) 877-5220

EL RANCHERO 76 N. Caldwell Street, Brevard (828) 883-4000 See ad on pg. 12 El Ranchero’s menu is a combination of authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. Authentic Mexican items are the alambres, the tortas and the tamales, and the Tex-Mex options include burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas. Garcia and his cooks make their sauces and salsas fresh every day. Some of their best selling menu items are the Pollo Loco and the Quesadilla camaron. Enjoy fresh fajitas every day, or sample their excellent margaritas.

PESCADO’S BuRRITOS 265 North Broad St., Brevard (828) 884-5559 • www.pescadosburritos.net See ad on pg. 27 Pescado’s has been a staple in Brevard for 11 years, serving a combination of authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, including their special blackened fish burritos and fresh-made guacamole. Come in and check out Pescado’s daily and weekly specials, ranging from different salsas and sauces to different proteins. Dine in, take out or take advantage of our local downtown delivery.

PIZZA Quixote

20 McClean Rd., Brevard

(828) 966-4554

BIG MIKES 12 South Gaston S.t, Brevard 828-884-FOOD (3663) • www.BigMikesNC.com See ad on pg. 89 Celebrating 15 years in business, Big Mike's is a must taste experience. From their delicious pasta dishes to their stone fired oven pizza, authentic Philly cheesesteaks or amazing wings, there is something for everyone! Everything is homemade on-site with the finest ingredients, from the meatballs to the baked manicotti. Big Mike's also offers wine and a wide selection of craft beers.

Jet’s Pizza Little Caesars Pizza Pizza Hut Riverside Pizza

102 College Station Dr, Brevard 400 Asheville Hwy., Brevard 62 Pisgah Hwy., Pisgah Forest 366 Pickens Hwy., Rosman

(828) 883-2888 (828) 884-3404 (828) 884-4041 (828) 862-4223

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The Brevard Music Center (BMC) opens its 2015 season on Saturday, June 20, with pianist André Watts and BMC Principal Guest Conductor JoAnn Falletta in an all-Beethoven program.

Watts burst upon the music world at the age of 16 when Leonard Bernstein chose him to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic.

He has since enjoyed a 50-year career that has taken him across the globe to concertize with major orchestras and perform in the world’s musical capitals.

Watts has played before European royalty and international heads of government and has received the Avery Fisher Prize, the National Medal of Arts, and was the youngest person ever to receive an Honorary Doctorate from Yale university.

Watts will perform Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto with Maestra Falletta and the Brevard Music Center Orchestra on a program to include Leonore Overture No. 3 and the Seventh Symphony.

The season concludes on Sunday, Aug. 2, as Keith Lockhart and the BMC orchestra perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 – “The Titan.”

The 2015 season features more than 80 performances, including 20 different orchestra programs, four opera productions, wind ensemble, chamber music, new music, recitals and more. In addition to the full range of classical offerings, the season will include concerts appealing to a range of tastes.

More than 30 performances will be presented free of charge.

These include concerts by the Brevard Symphonic Winds, opera scenes, student piano recitals, new music concerts, student chamber concerts and recitals, and other special events.

Tickets Lawn tickets for most events start at $15. For more information on 2015 concerts and subscription packages, visit brevardmusic.org or call (828) 862-2105.

“Our 2015 season has something for everyone – world-class soloists and conductors, great pieces from Beethoven to Tchaikovsky to Mahler, old friends and new faces, and so much more,” said Mark Weinstein, BMC president. “For me, the most exciting element is that each and every concert will serve as a spotlight on our mission - teaching and mentoring the most gifted and talented young musicians in the country.

“I invite everyone to bring a picnic, a bottle of wine, and come experience the beauty of the setting, the majesty of the music, and the thrill and inspiration of our wonderful students.” CONTINuED ON PG. 86 84 T R A N S Y LVA N I A E X P LO R E R • SuMMER 2015

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

JUNE 18

JUNE 19

JUNE 20

JUNE 21

WEDNESDAY

Opera’s Greatest Hits 7:30pm PC

JUNE 24

JUNE 25

Opening Night! w/ André Watts 6pm WPA

JUNE 26

JUNE 27

Student Piano Recital 12:30pm SH Chamber Music 7:30pm IA

MasterClass 7:30pm SH

JUNE 29

JUNE 30

Chamber Music 7:30pm PC

Steep Canyon Rangers 7:30 WPA

JULY 6

JULY 7

BMC@TCL 12:30pm TCL

MasterClass 7:30pm SH

JULY 13

JULY 14

BMC@TCL 12:30pm TCL

Just Brass 7:30pm IA

Rigoletto 7:30pm PC

JULY 1

JULY 2

Brevard Symphonic Winds 7:30pm SA

Rachmaninoff Parnas performs Symphony No. 2 Khachaturian 7:30pm WPA 7:30pm WPA

JULY 3

Student Piano Recital 12:30pm SH

Program of Song 4:30pm SH

Bill Preucil and Friends 7:30pm PC

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto 7:30pm WPA

JULY 9

Chamber Music 7:30pm PC

JULY 15

JULY 10

JULY 16

JULY 17

Student Piano Recital 12:30pm SH Christopher Rex and Friends 7:30pm IA

JULY 4

JULY 5

Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops 2pm WPA

Sleeping Beauty 3pm WPA

JULY 11

New Music Concert 12:30pm SH Piccolo Opera 4:30pm PC A Night at the Movies 7:30pm WPA

Student Piano Recital 12:30pm SH

Shanghai Quartet 7:30pm PC

JUNE 28

Rigoletto 2pm PC

Chamber Music 7:30pm IA

JULY 8

Symphonie Espagnole 3pm WPA

Heroes & Legends 7:30pm WPA

Concerto Competition Finals 7pm WPA

JULY 18

JULY 19

Così fan Tutte 2pm PC Mozart and Bruckner 7:30pm WPA

Così fan Tutte 7:30pm PC

JULY 12 P.D.Q. Bach 3pm WPA

Grieg Piano Concerto 7:30pm WPA

'YRĜiN 3pm WPA

JULY 20

JULY 21

JULY 22

JULY 23

JULY 24

JULY 25

JULY 26

BMC@TCL 12:30pm TCL

New Music Concert 12:30pm SH

Student Piano Recital 12:30pm SH

Falling Angel

Falling Angel 2pm PC

Soloists of Tomorrow 3pm WPA

ICE 7:30pm PC

MasterClass 7:30pm SH

Brevard Camerata 7:30pm PC

BMC Piano Competition Finals 7pm PC

Falling Angel 2pm PC Program of Song 4:30pm SH Beethoven,Bartók, & Bronfman 7:30pm WPA

Shostakovich 6 7:30pm WPA

Supersonic 7pm WPA

JULY 27

JULY 28

JULY 29

JULY 30

JULY 31

AUGUST 1

AUGUST 2

BMC@TCL 12:30pm TCL

Chamber Music 7:30pm IA

2pm PC

Student Piano Recital 12:30pm SH

Student Chamber Music American Spiritual Ensemble Platform 7:30pm IA 7:30pm SH

The Ballad of Baby Doe 7:30pm PC

New Music Concert Brevard 12:30pm SH Symphonic Winds Piccolo Opera 10:30am SA 4:30pm PC The Ballad of Baby A London Doe 2pm PC Symphony Tchaikovsky 4 7:30pm WPA 7:30pm WPA

Season Finale 3pm WPA

Artists and programs are subject to change.

LOCATION GUIDE Brevard Music Center Campus SA Straus Auditorium SH Searcy Hall WPA Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Brevard College Campus IA Ingram Auditorium PC Porter Center Downtown Brevard TCL Transylvania County Library

Ticktets at: brevardmusic.org or 828.862.2105

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Orchestra In addition to Lockhart and Falletta, conductors will include: the Swiss conductor Matthias Bamert; Christoph König, music director of the Solistes Européens Luxembourg; the young Norwegian conductor Rune Bergmann; and BMC resident conductor and recently appointed music director of the Charleston Symphony, Ken Lam. Orchestral repertoire includes Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty,” Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony, Strauss’s “Don Juan,” Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony, and “A London Symphony” by Ralph vaughan Williams.

Other guest soloists appearing this season include world-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman performing Bartok’s Third Piano Concerto, violinist Arnaud Sussmann performing Tchaikovsky’s violin Concerto, acclaimed cellist Johannes Moser performing Richard Strauss’s “Don Quixote,” and Berlin Philharmonic concertmaster and Asheville native Noah Bendix-Balgley performing the Korngold violin Concerto.

All of the orchestra programs occur in BMC’s open-sided Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium.

Opera In 2015, BMC will stage four operas at the Porter Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Brevard College.

Three mainstage opera productions will be presented in the Scott Concert Hall: W.A. Mozart’s “Così fan tutte;” Douglas Moore’s “The Ballad of Baby Doe;” and Giuseppe verdi’s “Rigoletto.”

The production of Rigoletto represents the inauguration of a new partnership between BMC and the Asheville Lyric Opera (ALO).

Performances will take place in both Brevard, at the Porter Center on the campus of Brevard College, and Asheville, at the ALO’s home at the Diana Wortham Theatre, and use the forces and talents of both organizations.

The 2015 season will also feature BMC’s “Opera in a Box” performances in the Morrison Playhouse black box theater.

BMC opera students, in collaboration with New York’s Center for Contemporary Opera, will perform a premiere of North Carolina composer J. Mark Searce’s new opera “Falling Angel.”

Chamber Music, Recitals The festival includes 12 chamber music concerts, including a performance by the renowned International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), the return of the internationally-acclaimed Shanghai Quartet, a special performance by the Brevard Camerata, the world premiere of a work by prize-winning composer Reza vali for trumpet and chamber orchestra, and an array of performances by BMC Artist Faculty members that will please music lovers of any taste.

Other Concerts The annual Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops concert is a beloved Brevard tradition, and it goes off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Kraig Alan Williams will lead the Brevard Symphonic Winds in marches, patriotic songs and other favorites, concluding with the 1812 Overture, complete with live cannon.

On Friday, July 10, the Brevard Sinfonia will perform an evening of music from the movies.

Film buffs and music lovers alike will enjoy hearing the themes from their favorite films.

On Sunday, July 12, BMC will present Peter Schickele as P.D.Q. Bach, celebrating 50 years of thrilling audiences worldwide with a special family-friendly show - P.D.Q. Bach at 50: As Good As He Ever Was. Check brevardmusic.org for the most up-to-date listing of performances.

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STREET DANCES

A yearly summer tradition in downtown Brevard returns Tuesday, June 23, with the weekly ‘Old Time Street Dances.’

Each Tuesday through Aug. 11, East Main Street in front of the courthouse will be closed for the dances.

Music will begin at this free event at 6 :30 p.m. and last until 9 p.m., with the street filling with people enjoying a traditional Appalachian Square Dance.

Joe Byers and his Smoky Mountain Cutups will again provide the music at the courthouse gazebo, with Joe Smith acting as caller.

Two separate circles are typically formed — one for adults and one for children. In the children’s circle, adults help to teach the dances to the young ones.

Lessons are also offered between songs.

The public is invited to bring along its lawn chairs to the dances, which average between 200 and 300 people each night.

Donations are always accepted to help operate the street dances. For more information, contact Smith at 577-3538, or send donations to P.O Box 204, Pisgah Forest 28768, or make a donation at the dances.

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Like many other communities in the country, July 4, Independence Day, is a special day in Brevard. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Downtown Brevard hosts several events to celebrate the day, including Brevard Rotary’s 5K/10K Firecracker Run, TC Arts Council’s Fine Arts & Craft Showcase, day-long musical entertainment, a hot! dog eating contest, a pet costume contest and pa-! rade at Silvermont, food and vendors, and a duck Epic Food.! Great Times. race at Brevard College, which is also the site for night! !! !!! !!! time fireworks. ! !! ! !!

Celebrating our 15th YEAR This year, the Brevard Rotary will celebrate its 20th ! ! !

Firecracker Run. The race will begin at 8 a.m. For more serving!! the best information, call (828) 884-3931. !

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The annual Pet Show is held at the Silvermont Mansion on East Main Street in Brevard. Free registration is at 9 a.m. The show lasts from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For more information, call 884-6577.

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The Transylvania County Library, located on South Gaston Street in Brevard, is one of Transylvania’s busiest places, offering a wide array of programs and services for children, adults and teens.

Twenty-four computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office software are available for public use. Eight additional computers equipped with links to educational websites are for use exclusively by children. Wireless Internet access is available for public use as well. Other services include interlibrary loan, reference assistance, photocopying and a local history collection located in the Rowell Bosse North Carolina Room on the library’s second floor, which has designated computers for genealogical research. One-on-one genealogy assistance is available on Thursday afternoons.

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Many materials are also available for loan through the Bookmobile service. The Bookmobile visits all areas of the county, as well as various child care centers and adult communities. The Bookmobile schedule is available online.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS

Transylvania County has always been a haven for artists and artisans.

The following includes some of the many to be found in the county: •A Better Bead & Crafts, 244 West Main St. in Brevard.

Call (828) 884-5920 or go to www.abetterbead.com.

•Anthony Charles Thomas Art Gallery, 259 College Plaza in Brevard. Call (828) 553-7776.

•The American Folk Art studio, the junction of East Fork and Happy Acres Road. Call (828) 862-4830 or go to www.karendittman.com.

•Ann Ayers, Hudlin Gap Road in Pisgah Forest. Call (828) 883-3610.

•Blue Moon Gallery, unit D, 10771 Greenville Highway, Cedar Mountain. Call (828) 565-2566 or go to https://www.facebook.com/BlueMoonGalleryNC • Brush & Palette, College Plaza on North Broad Street in Brevard. Call (828) 883-2160.

•Dan Bresnahan, Cascade Lake. Call (828) 884-6806.

•Walter Cantrell Antiques, 3927 Greenville Highway.

Call (828) 885-2808.

•Cedar Mountain Artworks, off the Greenville Highway at Cedar Lane in Cedar Mountain. Call (828) 884-5258 or go to www.judithduff.com.

•Changes in Altitude, intersection of u.S. 276 and Cascade Lake Road. Call (828) 884-4453.

•Coffee cARTS studio, Rosman Highway next to SavMor. visit www.coffeecARTSstudio.com or call (828) 877-5245 94 T R A N S Y LVA N I A E X P LO R E R • SuMMER 2015

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•Hemlocks Studio, Greenville Highway. Call (828) 885-2831 or go to www.hemlocks.com.

•Hunters and Gatherers, 40 West Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 883-3709 or go to www.huntgatherandshop.com.

•The Hollingsworth Gallery, 147 East Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 884-4974.

•John A. Reynolds, 1105 Rosman Highway, Brevard. Call 1-800-432-4367 or (828) 577-6890.

•Kenson Thompson Studio, upstairs above White Squirrel Shoppe, West Main Street in Brevard.

Call (828) 421-1985 or email kenson777@yahoo.com.

•Land of Waterfalls Camera Club, meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at Parks & Recreation Department. Go to www.lowccnc.com.

• Local Color, 36 South Broad St. in Brevard. Call 384-0684 or go to www.localcolorshop.com.

• The Lumberyard, a multi-purpose cultural facility, located at 170 King Street in Brevard. For more information, go to www.brevardlumberyard.com.

•Kenneth T. Ayers Hand-Crafted Furniture, Hudlin Gap Road in Brevard. Call (828) 883-3610.

•Main Street Limited, 210 East Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 884-4974 or go to mainstreetltd.com.

•Mountain Forest Pottery, 2395 Greenville Highway. Call (828) 885-2149.

Come Take A Drive On The Creative Side Brevard / Cedar Mountain, NC This Corridor encompasses a 13-mile stretch between Brevard and the SC state line showcasing art galleries, working and teaching studios, restaurants, shops, charming lodgings and fresh local produce. Enjoy a day meeting the artists creating pottery, glass art, photography and more. Visit the waterfalls in natural settings along the way and at DuPont State Forest and Caesar’s Head State Park.

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•Mountain Roots, Inc., - leading pottery classes at TC Arts Council, 349 South Caldwell St. in Brevard.

Call (828) 329-7298 or go to www.mountainroots.org.

•Mountain Marionettes. Call (828) 862-8122 or go to www.mountainmarionettes.com.

•Mud Dabbers Pottery and Crafts, intersection of the Greenville Highway and Island Ford Road. Call (828) 884-5131 or go to www.muddabbers.com. Mud Dabbers has another location in Balsam at 20767 Great Smoky Mountain Exp. Call (828) 456-1916.

•Number 7 Arts, 12 East Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 883-2294 or go to www.number7arts.com.

•Red Wolf Gallery, 8 East Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 862-8620 or go to www.redwolfgallerync.com.

• Spiers Art Gallery at Brevard College. Call (828) 883-8292.

•32 Broad Gallery & Framing, 36 W. Jordan St. in Brevard. Call 862-6476 or go to www.32broad.com.

•Trade-Arama Folk Art & Antiques, 51 W. Main St. in Brevard. Call (828) 885-5006 or go to Trade-arama.com.

•Transylvania Community Arts Council, 349 South Caldwell St. in Brevard. Call (828) 884-2787 or go to www.tcarts.org.

•Transylvania Art Guild, meets at Parks & Recreation Department. Call (828) 884-6038.

•Transylvania Handcrafters Guild. Call (828) 862-4983.

•Twin Willows Studio, Crestview Drive in Brevard. Go to www.dergara.com.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: NUMBER 7 ARTS A thriving community of artists runs the Number 7 Arts Gallery on East Main Street in Brevard across from the courthouse, offering an array of styles from the most sophisticated to humorous country folk style, any of which you would be proud to have in your living room. A program of the Transylvania Community Arts Council, it was started to provide a center for the visual arts with the participation of the artists themselves.

Number 7 is Brevard’s oldest gallery. The membership of artists has nearly doubled in the 16 years of operation.

On any given day of the week, you can meet the makers of some of the fine work you will see displayed in the gallery. And you will find a knowledgeable participating artist behind the counter eager to share your interest in their offerings.

On display are a diverse mix of mediums: oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, pen and ink, pastels, jewelry in all metals, glass, and clay, basketry, turned wood, woven, quilted, felted, and marbled textiles, functional and non-functional pottery, stained glass, paper maché, encaustics including books, journals, handmade furniture and mixed media work.

In January of each year, Number 7 Arts selects artists and craftsmen in a jury process. Community artisans submit their work for review by a group of gallery members. Three factors play into the selection of new members: quality of work, the element of diversity it would contribute to the group and space available in the gallery.

As a member, the artisan has responsibilities to the whole of the cooperative. Each member pays a membership fee, works a minimum of one day a month, participates in gallery events such as Fourth Friday Gallery Walks and group exhibitions in other locations, and maintains the upkeep and presentation of a physical space.

As members, the artists learn about each other’s work processes, motivations and inspirations. They also learn marketing and sales skills. They collaborate and cooperate, and get to spend their days talking with visitors from all over the world. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call (828) 883-2294.

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THE BREVARD SCuLPTuRE PROJECT The Brevard Sculpture Project includes 19 western North Carolina native animals created by local artists that are scattered around downtown. The Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce, located on East Main Street, has a pamphlet about the sculptures and their location. Finding the animals can become a fun scavenger hunt for visitors.

• Steve Fox’s “Bobcat” may be found on East Main between Gaston and Johnson streets.

• Aaron Alderman’s “Monarch Butterflies” are located on the side of the Coed Theater on West Main Street.

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• Christine Kosiba’s “Wild Turkey” can be found on the front lawn of First Citizen’s Bank.

• Richard Merrill and Chris Worley created the “Deer” that sits at the edge of the South Broad Park.

• Aaron Alderman’s “Elk” stands at the intersection of Broad and Main streets in front of the courthouse.

• Chris Worley made the “Golden Eagle” that sits on the front lawn of the Transylvania Community Arts Council on South Caldwell Street.

• Aaron Alderman’s “Horses” also graze on the Arts Council’s lawn.

• Chris Worley’s “Cougar” prowls at the back of First Citizen’s Bank on Caldwell Street.

• Ann DerGara’s “Raccoons” play on a rock in front of the Hollingsworth Building’s parking lot on East Main Street.

• Richard Merrill and Chris Worley’s “Red Wolf” is next to the courthouse gazebo on East Main Street.

• Christine Kosiba’s “Chipmunks” can be seen playing in a planter at 55 East Main Street.

• Aaron Alderman’s “Cows” graze on the Brevard Lumber Yard property on Railroad Avenue.

The project was spearheaded by Ann DerGara, artist and co-owner, with her husband, Tom Cabe, of the Red Wolf Gallery in Brevard.

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TRANSYLVANIA FARMER’S MARKET The Transylvania Farmers’ Market – fresh and local. With more than 50 vendors selling products that are grown or produced within 100 miles of Brevard, the Transylvania Farmers’ Market is a great place to shop, listen to live music and learn more about all that the area has to offer.

Open from 8 a.m. until noon every Saturday through Dec. 19, the Farmers’ Market is located in downtown Brevard, just off East Main Street behind Comporium at the corner of Johnson and Jordan streets.

Each week, the Farmers’ Market offers residents and visitors alike fresh, locally-grown produce, meat, poultry, trout, eggs, honey, goat cheese, mushrooms, plants, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods, hot breakfast from a variety of vendors, coffee, jams and jellies, oils and vinegars, prepared foods, body care products, and a variety of handcrafted and artisan items.

In 2015, the Farmers’ Market has grown to include new vendors, such as food trucks from Oskar Blues and Chameleon Catering, a walking group that meets at 9 a.m. each Saturday morning at the market info booth, and a partnership with the Transylvania County Hunger Coalition that allows customers to purchase and donate produce and farmers to donate excess to local food banks. The Transylvania County Extension Master Gardeners are on hand the first and third Saturday of each month to answer gardening questions.

There is also an updated, mulched median area with new picnic tables for additional seating (courtesy of Farm Bureau and 35 Degrees North Landscape Services), and Mlay Insurance commissioned sculptor J. Aaron Alderman to create a cool carrot-shaped bicycle rack so there is now bike parking.

The Farmers’ Market hosts live local music each week, and there are special events planned throughout the season. Events planned over the summer include: • June 6: Healthy Harvest Natural Foods brings you a Free Health Fair with blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, exercise classes, informative talks, free mini massages and live music by Dave Desmelik; • June 20: A Father’s Day Celebration with free samples of locally-grown meat and live music by Chrysalis; • June 27: SummerFest for Kids! Fire truck tours, face painting, a market scavenger hunt, and more fun-filled activities for the whole family including music by Travis Book; • July 18: A Local Food Fest brought to you by Domokur Architects – Sample a plethora of delicious, 102 T R A N S Y LVA N I A E X P LO R E R • SUMMER 2015

local summer produce, watch cooking demos, and listen to live music; • Sept. 5: Farm Fair – Join the market to celebrate farming in Transylvania County with a wide variety of games, activities, and attractions plus live music by Crooked Pine.

Visit the website at TransylvaniaFarmers Market.com for more information on each of these events, and for regular updates follow the Transylvania Farmers’ Market on Facebook.

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LOCAL BREWERIES

Western North Carolina is gaining a name as a hub for beer breweries, and Transylvania County is home to two of them.

Oskar Blues, which was founded in Colorado, is nationally recognized for its craft beers. The company currently distributes in 42 states, and last year produced almost 149,000 barrels of beer, including Dale’s Pale Ale. The brewery’s founder, Dale Katechis, chose Brevard as the company’s East Coast hub because of, among other reasons, the quality of life the area provides. Oskar Blues Brewery is located off Old Hendersonville Highway and includes The Tasty Weasel Taproom that is open to the public daily. For more information, visit www.oskarblues.com.

The Brevard Brewing Company is in the heart of downtown Brevard.

A few years ago, Kyle Williams opened the Brevard Brewing Company in the Ansley Building on East Main Street.

Williams specializes in brewing lagers, such as a Bohemian Pilsner, with imported hops from the Czech Republic and Germany, but he also offers American ales.

A bar is open at the brewery, serving a wide selection of Williams’ handiwork.

For more information, go to brevard-brewing.com.

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SILVERMONT PARK Silvermont Park, an 8-acre county park near downtown Brevard, is a place to play, learn and gather as a community. The park was created around the Silvermont mansion, built in 1917 and on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the home of industrialist and philanthropist Joseph Silversteen and his family.

The mansion’s second floor museum allows visitors to step back in time and imagine how the Silversteen family lived. It is open from 2 to 4 p.m. on the third Friday of each month, March through October. Call 8843166 or 884-3156 for guided tours.

Every Thursday, the mansion hosts “Mountain Music,” starting at 7:30 p.m. This free event features area musicians. During the week, the Silvermont Opportunity Center on the first floor holds classes and activities for seniors. Call 884-3166 for more information.

Much is happening on the park grounds, as well, where tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, trails and gardens are open to the public. A recently completed ADA-accessible trail through the park starts at the front of property where the “Walk of History” leads you past representative trees with signage connecting the trees to periods of Transylvania County history. Walkers, joggers, youngsters in strollers and wheelchair users can follow the trail through woodlands, a beautiful Conifer Garden, picnic spots and recreation areas.

The Transylvania County Extension Service Master Gardeners maintain demonstration gardens behind the mansion: a vegetable and herb “Learning Garden,” a Woodland Garden, focused on native plants appropriate for local landscapes, and a Pollinator Garden full of blooms, bees and butterflies. You often can find Master Gardeners in the gardens to answer questions.

The park is in the midst of some major improvements to make it even more enjoyable for residents and visitors of all ages. Repairs to the mansion have been under way since 2013. The front porch and columns have been redone and painted. Windows throughout the mansion are being replaced. These are the first of many proposed improvements to the mansion, as part of a long-range plan to be completed in 2017, when the mansion turns 100 years old.

The park’s busy tennis courts have been resurfaced. A new children’s playground will be completed soon, and there are plans for a new basketball court, a community gathering plaza, additional picnic tables and benches, and much more. The Silvermont Centennial Committee has been working for more than two years on a strategic plan for the mansion and grounds. The goal is to complete all the repairs and improvements outlined in the plan by the mansion’s centennial. Total cost of the project is $2.2 million.

For more information on the plans, go to www.silvermont.org, where there also is information on how to make a tax-deductible donation towards park improvements, or call (828) 885-2017, or email info@ silvermont.org. The committee’s vision for Silvermont Park is that it be “a vibrant community center and historic landmark valued by residents and visitors of all ages for its beauty, history, recreation, education, music and special events.”

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ALLISON-DEAVER HOUSE CELEBRATING 200 YEARS:

Volunteers have spent months organizing the 200th birthday celebration on July 25 for the Allison-Deaver house, which is considered the oldest farmstead in western North Carolina. At the house, located in Pisgah Forest next to the Forest Gate Shopping Center, the celebration will attempt to create the atmosphere of an 1815 country fair, goat milking, cooking over an open fire, playing old-time games and exploring the inside of a covered wagon. Children and adults alike will see artisans at work creating the necessities of running a house and farm in the 19th century. A special treat will be the appearance of local band Carolina Blue, whose members — Bobby Powell, Tim Jones, Reese Combs and Don Austin — have won regional recognition and awards for their authentic bluegrass music. Clear your calendar for Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a birthday celebration sure to be remembered.

House’s History In 1987, the “Old Deaver House” was to be torn down to make way for development when a group of people interested in saving the local landmark formed the Transylvania County Historical Society and bought the house, barn and nearly four acres.

Initially, it was believed the house had been built by William Deaver in the 1830s. However, clues found in deed research, the house’s architecture, an archaeological dig and a dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) study showed that it is actually much older.

Benjamin Allison purchased 250 acres on both sides of the Davidson River (It was then called Benjamin Davidson’s River) from James Patton and Andrew Erwin in 1813. The property had originally been purchased from the State of North Carolina by Waightstill Avery in 1798, later sold to Edward Johnston, then to Patton and Erwin in 1803. It was this property that Deaver purchased from Allison in 1830.

The deed between Allison and Deaver reads, “including the house where said Allison now lives and including all the lands contained in said tract of two hundred fifty acres granted to Waighstill Avery on both sides of Davidson’s River except such part as the said Benjamin Allison did convey to John Davis.”

Architects estimated that the south side of home had been constructed in the early 1800s and the north side added between 1835 and 1845.

In 1990, Ruth Wetmore led an archaeological dig aimed at learning more about the home and any outbuildings that would have been located nearby. The primary area of focus was beneath the north side addition. This area would have been the yard for the original part of the house.

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A variety of small items, lost or discarded over time, were unearthed during the dig. These included pieces of broken glass and dishes, old nails, shoes, combs and buttons (including one from a Civil War Confederate uniform).

The item that revealed the best information for dating the addition to the house was a piece of an ironstone platter with the trademark of James Edwards of Staffordshire, England. The trademark dated the piece from 1842-1850. The location of that piece aided in determining that the north side of the home was built after 1842.

A dendrochronology study was then conducted in 1998. Core samples from wooden timbers were compared to a catalogue of dated samples. By identifying near identical growth patterns it was determined that the timbers had been cut in 1814. This evidence was used to date the house to 1815.

The Transylvania County Historical Society will be celebrating the Allison-Deaver House’s 200 years throughout the summer. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The house is open for guided tours Saturdays 10 a.m.4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m.-4 p.m. from May 16-Oct. 18. Go to www.tchistoricalsociety.com for further information.

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TRANSYLVANIA HERITAGE MUSEUM

The Transylvania Heritage Museum, located at 189 West Main St. in Brevard, is among Transylvania County’s many gems. Originally built in the 1890s by Thomas England, the house that doubles as a museum was moved back from the street when the property was developed in the 1980s.

For locals, transplants or visiting tourists, there is a wealth of information surrounding the county’s heritage, including a variety of exhibits, photographs and collections that will interest old and young, seasoned or aspiring historians in the museum.

The museum is actively involved in educational programming for schools, civic groups, community centers and educators who are interested in learning more about Transylvania County. The museum’s Teaching Trunk Program, funded in part by a grant from the Transylvania Endowment of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club, is used in Transylvania County Schools as a resource that makes history come alive for students.

The exhibit “Camp Country: Where America Comes To Play” will be on display beginning May 25 and will continue throughout the summer. Another special event is the “Burlingame Drive for History,” which will be held on Aug. 22, with a noon tee time. Contact the museum if you would like to play. The annual Founders’ Day Fair will be held Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will celebrate Transylvania County history with crafts, music, dancing, food and much more.

Guided walking tours (see adjacent story) that explore different areas of Brevard are scheduled for the second Saturday of each month. Off-schedule tours can be arranged by contacting the museum. Check www.brevardwalkingtours.com for tour details, dates and times.

The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.transylvaniaheritage.org.

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12 E Main St., Brevard, NC 28712 www.number7arts.com www.artsofbrevard.org 828-883-2294 A program of the Transylvania Community Arts Council

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GUIDED WALKING TOURS OFFERED BY THE HERITAGE MUSEUM The homes and businesses, streets and alleyways of Brevard have many tales to tell. Was Leander Gash, the builder of the Red House, truly elected to the North Carolina Senate by an act of God? Did Transylvania County have an outlaw more famous than Billy the Kid? How did the white squirrels come to be Transylvania County residents?

Stories like these are told by costumed guides from the Transylvania Heritage Museum to visitors as they tour the city, visit historic buildings, homes and landmarks while learning how Transylvania County and Brevard came to be.

Seven tours, each with their own unique and interesting theme, are scheduled on the second Saturday of each month through October. Additional tours are scheduled during the White Squirrel Festival, Founders’ Specialty Sandwiches Day and Halloweenfest. Off-schedule tours can be And Wraps arranged by contacting the museum.

Vegetarian Selections The Guided Walking Tours require reservations.

Space is limited to ensure a unique and educational exOpen Monday ­ Saturday perience for participants. The museum requests that 7:00 am – 2:30 pm reservations be made by the Friday before the tour is scheduled. The tour lasts approximately one hour and the cost is $15 per person. Reservations may be made by calling the museum during regular business hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., or by sending an email titled “Walking Tour Reservations” to heritage@comporium.net.

A complete walking tour schedule may be found at the Transylvania Heritage Museum website, www.transylvaniaheritage.org, or by visiting www.brevardwalkingtours.com. Have friends coming in College Plaza, for the weekend? Family reunion? Tours for groups of six 273 N. Broad Street, Brevard, NC or more can be arranged upon request. For more information, call (828) 884-2347.

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SUMMER THEATER

Brevard Little Theatre (BLT) is considered the “Official Community Theatre of Transylvania County.” Since 1935, BLT has produced live theatre in Brevard, and the all-volunteer nonprofit organization provides quality performances as well as acting and educational opportunities for youth and adults throughout the season. BLT relies solely on ticket sales, advertisers, fundraisers, grants and donations.

There are many opportunities to volunteer at Brevard Little Theatre, including auditioning for a show or working behind the scenes. Backstage offers a variety of different opportunities, including costume assistance, set-construction, properties, stagecrew, lighting technician, sound technician and stage management. Those interested should call (828) 884-2587.

The theatre is located at 55 E. Jordan St. in the historic American Legion Hall in downtown Brevard. For more information about the productions, go to www.brevardlittletheatre.com or www.brevardlittletheatre.net.

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Other Theaters For information about the Hendersonville Little Theatre, call (828) 692-1082 or go to www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org.

For information about the Asheville Community Theatre’s productions, call (828) 254-1320 or go to www.ashe villetheatre.org.

For information about the Flat Rock Playhouse’s productions, call (828) 693-0731 or go to www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

For information about the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, call (828) 689-1239 or go to www.sartplays.org.

Movies For those who want to watch actors on the silver screen, the Co-Ed Cinema on Main Street in Brevard offers first run movies.

For more information, go to www.coedcinema.com.

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• Open 7 days a week • Half price appetizers at the bar from 5-6pm every night • Half-price bottles of wine Mon. & Wed. • Reservations suggested 33 Times Arcade Alley 828-884-6171

June 1 •Nature Nuts program — raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 4 to 7, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 8774423.

•eco explorers program — stream investigation at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 13, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

• Open mic Night at 185 King street, 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

June 2 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old). Freeman story room.

• Bag Lunch Arts Program, noon in the library’s rogow room, performance by “unrecognized Women Instrumentalists of the Big Band era” by group Too Human.

June 3 • Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room.

June 4 • sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

• Brevard Drum Circle, 7 p.m. at unitarian universalist of Transylvania County in Brevard.

June 5-22 • Tim murray retrospective at TC Arts Council Gallery.

The gallery is open monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 pm. For more information, call (828) 884-2787.

June 5-July 4 •Arts & Culture Week. enjoy more than 80 events in one week in downtown Brevard and Transylvania County.

For more information, call the TC Arts Council (828) 884-2787 or go to www.artsofbrevard.org.

June 5 • “The Artist Portfolio, Digital and Print” program for artists at Transylvania Community Arts Council, 10 a.m. until noon. $20 fee or $10 for TC Arts Council members .

Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787 to register.

• BOGO First Friday in the Friends of the Library Book sale room, 9:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.

• music @ sunset Outdoor Concert — motown Blue — at 7:30 p.m. at the library’s amphitheater.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• Brevard Blues Festival at Brevard music Center, gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets $20. For more information, go to brevardmusic.org.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

June 6 • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• Brevard Blues Festival at Brevard music Center, gates open at noon. Tickets $30. For more information, go to brevardmusic.org.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

June 7 • The Brevard Community Band will feature duo trumpet soloists Pam and Peter Voisin in a 3 p.m. concert at the Brevard music Center. Adults, $10; students ages 18 and younger, free. For more information, go to brevardcommu nityband.org or call (828) 884-9157.

• Blue ridge Bicycle Club’s The Fletcher Flyer bike race, 8-5 p.m. starts at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 6458170 or (828) 606-9265.

June 8 • mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For information, call (828) 883-2337.

• Open mic Night at 185 King street, 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

June 9 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old). Freeman story room.

•Fly fishing — casting for beginners at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 12 and up, starts at 10 a.m. register by calling (828) 8774423.

June 10 • Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room.

• summer reading Kick-Off with Big Bang Boom – rock music for kids at library’s rogow room, 6:30 p.m. All ages.

June 11 • summer reading Program sign up Begins at the library, Ages 3 -18, earn prizes for reading over the summer.

• Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

June 12 • music @ sunset Outdoor Concert — resonant rogues — at 7:30 p.m. at the library’s amphitheater.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the south Broad street in Brevard bakery.

June 13 • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

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June 13 • National Get Outdoors Day at the Cradle of Forestry (free event).

For more information, call (828) 877-3130.

•Archery program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 and up, starts at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• The Pisgah Omnium bike race in downtown Brevard. For more information, go to idaph.net.

June 14 • The Ft. Bend Boys Choir of Ft. Bend, Texas, will present a concert at Brevard-Davidson river Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Admission is free; an offering will be received for the music Fund.

• The Pisgah Omnium bike race in downtown Brevard. For more information, go to idaph.net.

June 15 • superhero Training Camp (registration required) at library’s rogow room, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., ages 3 and up.

• mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

June 15-19 •summer Art Camp at Transylvania Community Arts Council.

Ages 5 to 12. morning session 9 until noon. Afternoon session 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To register, call (828) 8842787.

June 16 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old).

June 16 • Bag Lunch Arts Program, noon in the library’s rogow room, “mt. everest” by author Harry Farthing.

June 17 • red Herring Puppets present ‘Little One-Inch’ in the library’s rogow room, 3 p.m., ages 5 and up.

June 17 • Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room.

•BB Gun shooting program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 15, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

June 18 • Book Nuts Book Club (registration required) at the library’s Freeman story, 4- 5 p.m.

• Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• Opera’s Greatest Hits, 7:30 p.m. at scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

June 19 • music @ sunset Outdoor Concert — Zoe and Cloyd — at 7:30 p.m. at the library’s amphitheater.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road.

For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

June 20-July 4 •Arts & Culture Week. enjoy more than 80 events in one week in downtown Brevard and Transylvania County. For more information, call the TC Arts Council (828) 884-2787 or go to www.artsof brevard.org.

June 20 • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

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June 20 • Hunger Games™ Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Lunch, archery lessons and archery tag included with tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call (949) 610-5570 or go to hungergames fantours.com • Bug Day at the Cradle of Forestry. Learn all about insects and other arthropods. For more information, call (828) 877-3130.

• Twilight Firefly Tour at the Cradle of Forestry, 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, call (828) 8773130.

• AAuW Book sale at Brevard College’s Boshamer Gym, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Funds scholarships for girls and women in Transylvania County.

•Basic trapper education class at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, all ages, starts at 8 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Nature Nuts program — raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Be Bear Aware program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, all ages, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•eco explorers program — stream investigation at Pisgah Wildlife education Center. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Brevard music Center’s opening night with Andre Watts, 6 p.m.

Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• The Looking Glass Tour is a cycle race that circumnavigates Pisgah National Forest. For more information, go to blueridge adventures.net.

June 21 • AAuW Book sale at Brevard College’s Boshamer Gym, noon to 7 p.m.

June 21 • symphonie espagnoile with the Brevard sinfonia and violinist Ye-eun Choi, 3 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

June 22-26 • Computer Animation classes (registration required); library’s Connestee Conference room, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; ages 10-12.

June 22 • LeGO mania in the library rogow room, 6 p.m., ages 5-10.

• AAuW Book sale at Brevard College’s Boshamer Gym, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Funds scholarships for girls and women in Transylvania County.

• mozart and schumann, 7:30 p.m. at Ingram Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

• Open mic Night at 185 King street, 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

June 23 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old). Freeman story room.

•Old Time street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event.

• AAuW Book sale at Brevard College’s Boshamer Gym, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Funds scholarships for girls and women in Transylvania County.

June 24 • Freeman Owle – Cherokee storyteller at library rogow room, 3 p.m., ages 5 and up.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room.

• AAuW Book sale at Brevard

College’s Boshamer Gym, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. half price day. Funds scholarships for girls and women in Transylvania County.

•Nature Nuts program — raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 4 to 7, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 8774423.

•eco explorers program — stream investigation at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 13, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• elgar Piano Quintet, 7:30 p.m. at Ingram Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

June 25 • Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• AAuW Book sale at Brevard College’s Boshamer Gym, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fill a box for $5. Funds scholarships for girls and women in Transylvania County.

• rigoletto, 7:30 p.m. at scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

June 26-July 17 • Transylvania Art Guild’s summer Arts showcase at TC Arts Council on south Caldwell street in Brevard. For more information, call (828) 884-2787 or go to www.arts ofbrevard.org.

June 26 •Downtown Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-8 p.m.

Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org for more information.

• music @ sunset Outdoor Concert — The Honeycutters — at 7:30 p.m. at the library’s amphitheater.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• rachmaninoff symphony No. 2, with Keith Lockhart conducting and pianist IIya Yakushev, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevard music.org.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

June 27 • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• The raleigh ringers will perform in concert at 7 p.m. at Brevard High school. Tickets, $10. For more information, call (828) 8839025.

•Level III: backyard bird photography program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 14 and up, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Hunger Games™ Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Lunch, archery lessons and archery tag included with tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call (949) 610-5570 or go to www.hungergames fantours.com •Intro to Tenkara fly fishing at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 14 and up, starts at 10 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• rigoletto, 2 p.m. at scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevard music.org.

• Cicely Parnas performs Khachaturian, 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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June 29 • Open mic Nite for Writers at the Transylvania Community Arts Council, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. To register, call (828) 884-2787.

• strauss, Nielsen, Bartok, 7:30 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

• Open mic Night at 185 King street, 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

June 30 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old). Freeman story room.

•Old Time street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event.

• steep Canyon rangers, 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevard music.org July 1 • Professor Whizzpop – Zero to Hero magic show at the library’s rogow room, 3 p.m., ages 5 and up.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room.

• Balloon Twisting Workshop for Tweens & Teens (registration required) in the library’s rogow room, Ages 10 and up, 4:30 p.m.

• Bill Preucil and Friends, 7:30 p.m. at scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 2 • Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

• Brevard Drum Circle, 7 p.m. at unitarian universalist of Transylvania

July 3 • Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road.

For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, with conductor rune Bergmann and violinist Arnaud sussmann, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

July 4 • Fourth of July celebration in downtown Brevard, featuring art, music, car show, fireworks and much more.

For more information on the downtown festival go to brevardnc.org.

• Annual Pet show at silvermont mansion in Brevard. Free registration at 9 a.m. show: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 884-6577.

• TC Arts Council Duck race for Kreative Kids at Brevard College near the gymnasium on Kings Creek. Ducks will launch at 5 p.m. each duck costs $5. Winning ducks will compete for prizes.

For more information, call (828) 884-2787.

• BmC's symphonic Winds and The Brevard Community Band's will join for the Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops concert program at the Brevard music Center. Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," performed with cannon, and other patriotic numbers will make this a fun and memorable performance. 2 p.m. at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevard music.org.

• Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

July 5 •Cradle of Forestry’s songcatchers music series, with Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth, 45:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

• sleeping Beauty, with conductor Ken Lam, 3 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Hunger Games™ Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Lunch, archery lessons and archery tag included with tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information call (949) 610-5570 or go to hungergames fantours.com July 6 •Brevard music Center concert at the Transylvania County Library, free event at 12:30 p.m.

• The shanghai Quartet 7:30 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 7 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old).

• Old Time street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event.

July 8 • steve Blunt – music for Kids — at the library’s rogow room, ages 4 and up, 3 p.m.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room.

• The Ancient Call, 7:30 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 9 • super Heroes of science: Hands-On Workshop (registration required) at the library’s rogow room, 11 a.m., kindergarten — 2nd grade; 1 p.m., 3rd — 5th grade.

• Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• WNC Film society: melody Drives story In short Films, 7:30 p.m. at the searcy Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

July 10 • BOGO First Friday in the Friends of the Library Book sale room, 9:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.

• Alina Celeste – music for Kids — at the library’s rogow room, all ages, 6:30 p.m.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

July 10 • A Night at the movies, with conductor Ken Lam, 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium.

Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

July 11 • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• Winged Creatures of the Night Twilight Tour at the Cradle of Forestry, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call (828) 877-3130.

• Kebari fly tying at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 14 and up, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Archery at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 15, starts at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Heroes & Legends: The music of r. strauss, with conductor Keith

Lockhart and cellist Johannes moser, 7:30 p.m. at the WhittingtonPfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

July 12 • Cradle of Forestry’s songcatchers music series, with Blue sky Banjo, 4-5:30 p.m. Call (828) 8773130.

• 50 Years of P.D.Q. Bach: As Good As He ever Was, with conductor Ken Lam, 3 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 13-17 •Pottery Camp with mountain roots, Inc., at Transylvania Community Arts Council. Ages 6-10. $225 per camper. morning and afternoon sessions.

Visit mountainroots.org for more information, or contact Ali Lien at Ali@mountainroots.org or (828) 329-7298.

July 13 •Brevard music Center concert at the Transylvania County Library, free event at 12:30 p.m.

• raving readerz Book Club (registration required) at the library’s Freeman story room, 4-5 p.m.

• Just Brass, 7:30 p.m. at the Ingram Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 14 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old). Freeman story room.

• Old Time street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event.

• Intro to lake fly fishing at

DuPont state recreational Forest, ages 12 and up, starts at 7 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

July 15 • Farmer Jason – emmy award winning children’s entertainer — at the library’s rogow room, all ages, 3 p.m.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room.

• Nature Nuts program — stream investigation at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 4 to 7, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Christopher rex and Friends, 7:30 p.m. at the Ingram Auditorium.

Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 16 • Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• Cosi fan Tutte, 7:30 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

July 17 • Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• mozart and Bruckner, with conductor matthias Bamert and violinist stefan Jackiw, 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium.

Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

• Oskar Blues Brewery’s Burning Can Festival featuring music, food, camping and beer at the reeB ranch. For more information, go to burningcan.com.

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July 18 • Hunger Games™ Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Lunch, archery lessons and archery tag included with tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information call (949) 610-5570 or go to hungergames fantours.com • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• Cosi fan Tutte, 2 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Grieg Piano Concerto, with conductor matthias Bamert and pianist Norman Krieger, 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium.

Call the box office at (828) 8622105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Train History Day at the Cradle of Forestry. Call (828) 877-3130.

• Basic trapper education program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, all ages, starts at 8 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Nature Nuts program — stream investigation at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 4 to 7, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• eco explorers program — raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 13, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 8774423.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Oskar Blues Brewery’s Burning Can Festival featuring music, food, camping and beer at the reeB ranch. For more information, go to burningcan.com.

July 19 •Cradle of Forestry’s songcatchers music series, with south Carolina Broadcasters, 4-5:30 p.m.

Call (828) 877-3130.

• Dvorak 7, with conductor Ken Lam and pianist Gleb Ivanov, 3 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevard music.org.

July 20-24 • Computer Animation classes (week-long session; registration required) at the library; ages 10-12; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

July 20 •Brevard music Center concert at the Transylvania County Library, free event at 12:30 p.m.

• LeGO Club in the library rogow room, 6 p.m., ages 5-10.

• International Contemporary ensemble, 7:30 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevard music.org.

July 21 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old). Freeman story room.

• Bag Lunch Arts Program, noon in the library’s rogow room, “Adventures in Antartica” presented by Jo Crebbins.

• Old Time street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event.

July 22 • Bright star Children’s Theatre presents Jackie robinson in the library’s rogow room, all ages, 3 p.m.

July 22 • Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room.

•BB gun shooting program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 15, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Brevard Camerata, 7:30 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 23 • Book Nuts Book Club (registration required) at the library’s Freeman story, 4- 5 p.m.

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• Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• Fallen Angel, 2 p.m. at the morrison Playhouse. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Brevard music Center Competition Finals, 7:30 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevard music.org.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

July 24-Aug. 7 • Art spark Preview — Outdoor Garden Artwork exhibit at TC Arts Council. For more information, call (828) 884-2787.

July 24 •Downtown Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-8 p.m. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org for more information.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• Fly fishing casting for beginners at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 12 and up, starts at 10 a.m. register by calling (828) 8774423.

• Fallen Angel, 2 p.m. at the morrison Playhouse. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Beethoven, Bartok and Bronfman, with conductor Christoph Konig and pianist Yefim Bronfman, 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevard music.org.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

July 25 • TC Teens Books to movies Book Club (registration required), at library’s rogow room, ages 1318, 2 p.m.

• Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• Hunger Games™ Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Lunch, archery lessons and archery tag included with tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call (949) 610-5570 or go to www.hungergames fantours.com • Fallen Angel, 2 p.m. at the morrison Playhouse. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• shostakovich 6, with conductor Christoph Konig and violinist stephen Waarts, 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

July 26 • Cradle of Forestry’s songcatchers music series, with ballad singer Bobby mcmillon, 4-5:30 p.m.

Call (828) 877-3130.

• soloists of Tomorrow, with conductor Ken Lam, 3 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 27-31 •Pottery Camp with mountain roots, Inc., at Transylvania Community Arts Council. Ages 6-10. $225 per camper. morning and afternoon sessions. Visit www.mountainroots.org for more information July 27 • TC Teens Books to movies Book Club (registration required), at library’s rogow room, ages 1318, 2 p.m.

• Brevard music Center concert at the Transylvania County Library, free event at 12:30 p.m.

• Nature Nuts program — stream investigation at Pisgah Wildlife ed-

ucation Center, ages 4 to 7, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 8774423.

• eco explorers program raising trout at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 13, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 8774423.

• mendelssohn Piano Trio, 7:30 p.m. at the Ingram Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

July 28 • Tuesday Hullabaloo! Books, music, Fun at the library — 10 a.m., squirm and toddle (birth to 2 years old); 10:30 a.m., craft kids (2 to 5 years old); and 11 a.m., story time (3 to 5 years old). Freeman story room.

• student Chamber music Platform, 7:30 p.m. at searcy Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Old Time street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event.

• stream investigation program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 16, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

July 29 • Juggling workshop for Tweens & Teens (registration required) in the library’s rogow room, Ages 10 and up, 1 p.m.

• Flow Circus — Juggling and magic show — at the library’s rogow room, ages 5 and up, 3 p.m.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors, where children can read aloud with a furry pal, 4 p.m. at library’s Freeman story room • secret Agent 23 skidoo – Grammy mominated Family Hip Hop — at library’s rogow room, all ages, 6:30 p.m.

• soloists of the American spiritual ensemble, 7:30 p.m. at the Ingram Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

July 30 • Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• The Ballad of Baby Doe, 7:30 p.m. at the scott Concert Hall. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

July 31 • Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• A London symphony, with conductor Keith Lockhart and pianist Noah Bendix-Balgley, 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Annual relay for Life event, 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. at Brevard College.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

Aug. 1 • saturday Hullabaloo story and Craft at library’s Freeman story room, ages 5 and under, 11 a.m.

• Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• smokey Bear’s 71st Birthday Party at the Cradle of Forestry. Call (828) 877-3130.

•Archery program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 16, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Fly tying for beginners at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 12 and up, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Tchaikovsky symphony No. 4, with conductor Ken Lam and mezzo-soprano Courtney miller, 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevard music.org.

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Aug. 1 • Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 3 • Brevard music Center season Finale: Lockhart conducts mahler 1, 3 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

Aug. 3-7 • Computer Animation classes (week-long session; registration required) at the library; ages 13-18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aug. 4 • Old Time street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event.

Aug. 6 • Cradle of Forestry’s Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club, 10:30-noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Call (828) 877-3130.

• sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

• Brevard Drum Circle, 7 p.m. at unitarian universalist of Transylvania County in Brevard.

Aug. 7 • BOGO First Friday in the Friends of the Library Book sale room, 9:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to brevardlittle theatre.com or call (828) 884-2587.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

Aug. 8 • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to brevardlittle theatre.com or call (828) 884-2587.

•Kebari fly tying for beginners at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 14 and up, starts at 10 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•Nature Nuts program — turtles at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 4 to 7, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Hunger Games™ Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Lunch, archery lessons and archery tag included with tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information call (949) 610-5570 or go •eco explorers program — owls at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 13, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 9 •The Transylvania Community Arts Council will host its summer fundraiser, Art spark, from 5-8 p.m. in Cedar mountain at The Barn, located at Old Bishop Place Farm.

Tickets are $55. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787.

• The Brevard Community Band will perform at 3 p.m. at Brevard College’s Porter Center with a special “Colors of summer” concert featuring guest vocal soloist Alison Vernon and trombone soloist Charles Vernon. Adults, $10; students ages 18 and younger, free.

For more information, go to brevardcommunityband.org or call (828) 884-9157.

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Aug. 9 • “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 3 p.m. For more information, go to brevardlittletheatre.com or call (828) 884-2587.

Aug. 11 • Old Time street Dancing in downtown Brevard, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event.

• Casting for beginners, Level II, at DuPont state recreational Forest, ages 12 and up, starts at 10 a.m. register by calling (828) 8774423.

Aug. 13 • sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

Aug. 14 • super Hero Teddy Bear sleepover at the library’s Freeman story room, ages 3 and up, 4 p.m.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to brevardlittle theatre.com or call (828) 884-2587.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

Aug. 15 • saturday Hullabaloo story and Craft at library’s Freeman story room, ages 5 and under, 11 a.m.

• Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to brevardlittletheatre.com or call (828) 884-2587.

• Basic trapper education program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, all ages, starts at 8 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

Aug. 15 • Beginner outdoor photography program at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 14 and up, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, 7:30 p.m. at Brevard music Center’s WhittingtonPfohl Auditorium. Call the box office at (828) 862-2105 or go to brevardmusic.org.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 16 • “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 3 p.m. For more information, call (828) 884-2587.

• Hunger Games™ Fan Tours — Walking Tour. Guided tour of filming locations for the hit film “The Hunger Games.” Lunch, archery lessons and archery tag included with tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call (949) 610-5570 or go Aug. 17 • raving readerz Book Club (registration required) at the library’s Freeman story room, 4-5 p.m.

•Nature Nuts program — turtles at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 4 to 7, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

•eco explorers program — owls at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 8 to 13, starts at 1 p.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

Aug. 18 • Bag Lunch Arts Program, noon in the library’s rogow room, “It’s Not Just a Game: sports and society in North Carolina” presented by Alex macaulay.

Aug. 20 • sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.,

east main street in Brevard.

Aug. 21 • “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to brevardlittle theatre.com or call (828) 884-2587.

Aug. 21 • Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

Aug. 22 • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

• “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to brevardlittletheatre.com or call (828) 884-2587.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• The Pisgah monster Cross Challenge bike race in the Lake James area of Pisgah National Forest. For more information, go to pisgahproductions.com.

Aug. 23 • “The miracle Worker” performed by the Brevard Little Theatre, 3 p.m. For more information, go to brevardlittletheatre.com or call (828) 884-2587.

Aug. 24 • LeGO Club in the library rogow room, 6 p.m., ages 5-10.

• mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

Aug. 26 •Nature Nuts program — turtles at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 4 to 7, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

Aug. 27 • sounds of silvermont, mountain music Jam, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., east main street in Brevard.

Aug. 28-sept. 18 • The TC Arts Council will exhibit the paintings of Barbara NerenzKelley and the sculptures of Kyle Van Lusk. For more information, call (828) 884-2787.

Aug. 28 •Downtown Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-8 p.m. Call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org for more information.

• Friday Night Jamboree at Lake Toxaway Community Center.

Food, mountain music and clogging from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 81 slick Fisher road. For more information, call (828) 966-4060.

• Blue ridge Bakery Boys play music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Blue ridge Bakery.

Aug. 29 • Transylvania Farmers’ market, located off east main st., corner of Johnson and Jordan streets in Brevard. Open 8 a.m. to noon.

•Fly tying program, level II, at Pisgah Wildlife education Center, ages 12 and up, starts at 9 a.m. register by calling (828) 877-4423.

• Festival gathering at Creekside market in Cedar mountain, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (828) 885-2810.

• Joe Byers and smokey mountain Cutups at Cathey’s Creek Community Center, Island Ford road, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 31 • mountain music mondays, 6 p.m. at Oskar Blues Brewery. For more information, call (828) 8832337.

For the most recent additions to the calendar of events, go to www.transylvaniatimes.com and click on the event calendar.

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FOOD / DINING Please see the Food and Dining Guide located on page 71.

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Charlie Hardy, Looking Glass Realty 66 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC 28712 828-337-6500 www.lookingglassrealty.com (Ad on page 13)

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Twice is Nice Consignment Boutique 37 East Main St. Brevard, NC 828-884-2535 (Ad on page 108)

Loves Jewelry 33 E. Main St. Brevard N.C. 28712 828 884 4601 www.lovesjewelryandgifts.com (Ad on page 104)

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