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Local authors scheduled for Jan. 18 All are welcome to join other poetry and prose lovers for a reading on Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m. at the John C. Campbell Folk School. The evening will feature two local writers. The program includes the prose of Shirley Uphouse and poetry by Mary Ricketson. There is no charge for admission. More ...
Who would have guessed, back in 1964, the year The Beatles inspired Loren (Mike) Whitney to pick up his first guitar, that one day he would write and play his own songs? More ... One Dozen Who Care gives Andrews area glimpses of great art "Art Friday" on January 26th in Andrews will show watercolors of local artist, Jane Birchfield One Dozen Who Care, Inc. (ODWC), a non-profit 501 (C) (3) Community Development Corporation in Andrews has featured the work of local artists once a month since May of 2006. This has given people in the ... More ...
As colder weather blows in, consider a new beauty regime that protects against the bite of chilly temperatures. To beat the winter beauty blues, use 100 percent pure honey for soft, smooth and glowing skin. Pure honey, nature's moisturizer, helps prevent dry skin and lifeless hair. Honey is a hume... More ...
Massachusetts fiddler Donna Hébert will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. The public is welcome to a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 until 7:00 p.m. More ...
The Circle of Life By Nancy White Kelly How can it be 2007 already? Just yesterday we were preparing for a new millennium. A lot of water has gone under the bridge in seven years. In the last month of 2006, three notable people were buried. I have a personal note from one of them. No, it wasn't from Saddam Hussein or James Brown. Howeve... More ...
Below, David's Fine Art shows high display quality and a diversity of art works. At left, detail of large still life painting. More ... Collecting Rose Etch Glass by Larry Cox Q: I have a couple pieces of Rose Etch glass. What can you tell me about the pattern or the company that made it? -- Stephanie, Pueblo, Colo. A: Rose Etch was also marketed as Heisey Rose by the A.H. Heisey & Co. The company, based in Newark, Ohio, introduced the pattern in 1949 and retired it in... More ...
Who hasn't heard the complaint that items are more expensive today than ever? From retail chains to warehouse centers, register receipts are testament to the high cost of living. According to the American Express Everyday Spending index, U.S. households spent $3,240 on average for groceries last y... More ...
If you are like many consumers, the three months before New Yearís is when youíll spend more money than at any other time of the year. Buying presents, having special dinners and parties, and traveling to visit relatives can all add up to increasing debt. Looming in the back of your m... More ... Purpose of gathering often dictates venue An abundance of reasons exist to throw a party. Whether it's to celebrate a particular milestone, such as a graduation or an anniversary, or just to get together for a holiday celebration, the reasons for throwing a party can differ greatly. What all parties have in common, however, is they need a ... More ... HOME TIME By JoAnn Derson + If you get a scratch on a white enamel sink or other white enamel surface, try touching it up with white fingernail polish. + "My family collects coins for charities. At the beginning of the year, we pick a cause or charity and then start collecting pennies. We have a great big jar in the entryw... More ... Christmas is over ... now what? Things to do the weeks after There is so much excitement and pressure leading up to Christmas that it's amazing how fast the festivities come and go. Once the hustle subsides and you resume your natural pace, you just may find that December 26 is the perfect time to start thinking about next Christmas - and to get a few other... More ... Get the dirt on cleaning house There's no need to succumb to cabin fever this season. By making the most of time spent indoors, a person can take on all of the chores usually pushed aside when the weather is nicer. Now is the perfect time to tackle indoor organization and cleaning projects. Is your home office busting at the se... More ... The Mountain Home show makes improvements The Mountain Home Show is now planning its next event for April 28 and 29, 2007. The next show will have a new layout to provide many smaller spaces that cost less. This will make it easier for smaller businesses to participate in the show. This will make the show more interesting to the public, an... More ... |
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