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Arts & Leisure May 30, 2007
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Old Jail Museum opens
Gala kicks off event with music, food and fun
HARRISON KEELY, Sentinel Writer
     Both of his parents were in jail. His father was locked up with other prisoners upstairs and his mother was behind bars in the basement.
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NC Symphony a big hit at TCCC
Frank Bradley Editor
      They came. They played. They captivated the audience. The North Carolina Symphony came to western North Carolina last week with a performance at Tri-County Community College on Thursday evening for the general public and another for children of Cherokee, Clay and Graham schools on Friday morning.
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Movie Review:
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
MARCUS KEELY, Sentinel Writer
      Who knew pirates could be so long-winded? At a whopping 168 minutes (that's two hours and 48 minutes if you do the math), the third installment of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy succeeds in making the viewer feel like he or she has been castaway at sea for much too long.
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Cast announced for Licklog's "The Sound of Music"
HARRISON KEELY Sentinel Writer
      Director Nancy Davis recently announced the cast list for the Licklog Players' summer musical, "The Sound of Music." The show will run July 19-22, 27-29 and August 3-5 at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, N.C. and is rated PG13 by theater standards.
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Old Jail Museum season opening
     Harrison Keely/ Sentinel Photo Resident artist Virginia Urani speaks with a visitor at the arts table.
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Movie Review:
Shrek the Third
HARRISON KEELY Sentinel Writer
      When it comes to the third installment of anything, it's usually over. Exceptions include "The Land Before Time Three" and "The Land Before Time Six" and, well, hopefully you get the picture.
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Master Gardners sponsor Atlanta garden tour
      The Clay County Master Gradeners are sponsoring a Saturday, June 23 garden tour to Atlanta. The tour will visit the highly acclaimed "Four Season" garden of Margaret Mosaley in Decatur and the Georgia Perimeter College Botanical Garden in south Dekalb.
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Ted Cooley to perform at JCFS
      Mountain songs and stories by Ted Cooley will be featured at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. The concert will be held in the Festival Barn. The public is welcome to enjoy a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 - 7 p.
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Stechoa Valley Food Ventures
      On May 12, six lucky students enjoyed making and eating a meal of organic, vegetarian delights when they joined Chef Michael Gentry in the kitchen at Stecoah Valley Food Ventures. The purpose of the culinary retreat held at Stecoah Valley Food Ventures on the Second Saturday each month is to offe...
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Journal of a Living Lady
Language is culture
By Nancy White Kelly
      Those of us who have five good friends, I mean really good friends, are blessed. One of mine died yesterday. Her name was Ramie. She shared the same birthday with my father, including not only the day, March 31, but the year, 1920.
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Bluegrass Festival schedule
      Stage 1: United Community Bank and Ralph L. Crisp Realty Stage (Located at Hall Memorial Park) 10-11 a.m.: Three-R-One from Hiawassee, GA. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Hitchhikers from Murphy, NC. 12:30-1:30 p.m.: The Mountaineers from Andrews, NC.
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HMS chorus entertains at spring concert
HARRISON KEELY, Sentinel Writer
     We appreciate the opportunity we have to work with your children," HMS Principal Keith Nuckolls began at Hayesville Middle School's spring chorus concert on May 24. "Tonight we're going to see a product of that. It's the time of year when we have to stress and worry [about tests].
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Soap Updates
      ALL MY CHILDREN Greenlee was stunned by Ryan's indifference toward her. Lily gave Ava permission to be her again. Erica was bothered by Jack's popularity with her show's fans. Greenlee was miffed by Babe and Kendall's united front at Fusion. JR and Amanda found themselves in close proximity. Sean...
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Making the most of limited space in your home
      Many people, especially those living in big cities or young people just starting out, realize early on that space comes at a premium. Whether you're fresh out of college and need to stretch your paycheck or living in a big city with big-city prices, occupying a small apartment doesn't necessarily ...
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Stecoah Valley Food Ventures cook with Chef Gentry
      On May 12, six lucky students enjoyed making and eating a meal of organic, vegetarian delights when they joined Chef Michael Gentry in the kitchen at Stecoah Valley Food Ventures. The purpose of the Culinary Retreat held at Stecoah Valley Food Ventures on the Second Saturday each month is to offer...
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Contest seeks to honor women who 'Do The Right Thing'
      In 1984, 64-year-old Olga Murray, a retired law clerk, visited Nepal as tourist to go trekking. She came back with a life mission - to help save the children of Nepal, and with that in mind, founded the Nepalese Youth Opportunity Foundation (NYOF), nonprofit dedicated to providing life's basic ne...
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How to create a home office
      In recent years, installing a home office has become a popular renovation project. Many homeowners are turning spare bedrooms or finished basements into home offices to enjoy a more flexible work/life schedule. Others are working full-time from home.
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and after eight years, the never gotten sticky or gotten THIS IS A HAMMER Samantha Mazzotta
How to clean sticky furniture
      Q: I was reading your reply to Anna V., whose household furniture was developing a sticky feel. The sticky furniture could be due to oil softening the finish. Possible sources are from airborne cooking oil, body oil from hands and oil in furniture polish. Airborne cooking oil can coat many differ...
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Best BBQ Chicken
      This sauce has just the right balance of tangy sweetness and heat. Try it on ribs as well as chicken.
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Durable Décor ... It's not just for the outdoors anymore
      One of the hottest trends in decorating today is the concept of "the Outdoor Room." In this process, the home's outdoor spaces are decorated with fashion, design, and coloration while allowing for the ability to withstand the elements. Making this exterior decorating possible is what the industry ...
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How to professionally finish your floors and furniture
      Refinishing furniture, woodwork and floors is much easier than most people imagine - you just have to go about it one step at a time. According to Eric Chaimberg of Swing Paints, the country's leading manufacturer of wood finishing products, professional finishing results can be achieved if you...
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Turn family chaos into choreographed communication
Simple, stylish tools make it easier to stay on schedule, stay in touch
      Today's families are definitely on the go. Between work, school, sports and social activities, the average American family has lost 539 hours together annually compared to a generation ago. But how can families make up for lost time, communicate effectively and maintain their busy schedules to max...
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Home Theater how to: hosting double features in your own home
      As recently as 10 years ago, moviegoers actually had to leave their house to "go" to the movies. However, thanks to advancements in technology and the ever-popular home improvement boom, more and more homeowners are leaving the ticket lines and sticky floors of the multiplex behind, choosing inste...
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