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Wilkes Reads Together ... Oct. 21, 2010

10th Annual CAC of Wilkes Golf Tournament Sponsors:

BB&T, SunTrust, Bumgarner Services, Sheila Brame, Hackney Service Merchandisers, Venture Properties, PTC, Best of Beers, RH Barringer, Pepsi Winston, Frito, Exxon/Mobil, PET, Monster Beverage, Swisher, Swedish Match, Southeastern Chemical Sales, Best Image Signs, Conwood, Nestle, Dale Cline/Cline Associates, SunBurst Foods, Jack Links, Kraft, Watco Detail Car Service, The Candy Company, Brame and Huie Pharmacy, Wilkes Hardware

Spring 2010 Newsletter

8/31: Updated Wilkes Reads Together! calendar events will be posted shortly.

The Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes is excited to announce the opening of Taupe Gallery located at 807A Main Street, North Wilkesboro. Owners Jim Lyall and Steve Key feature Clay/Ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, fiber, drawings, paintings from local and regional artists. Stop by Thursday, Friday and Saturday's to check out the beautiful gallery for gift ideas!

2010-2011 Grassroots Grants Forms now available online ...

Wilkes Reads Together! Click to see who was caught reading ...

Marcia Little and Exec Director, Cathy H. McKenzie during June 2010 annual golf tournament

CAC Board of Director's, Mia Brown and Dr. Fay Byrd working during the Amazing Race in front of the Wilkes County frescoes

SEPTEMBER 2010

Wilkes Reads Together" community read program kicks off introducing the book, "Velva Jean Learns to Drive", by author, Jennifer Niven. Numerous events will lead up to the author visit on October 21, 2010. This program is sponsored by a consortium of the Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes, Wilkes Community College and Wilkes County Public Library. Books are available at the Wilkes County Public Library, Wilkes Community College library or can be purchased at Rhoades Book Store, Wilkes Heritage Museum, WCC bookstore or the CAC of Wilkes; $15.

9 THROUGH-November 9 Visual Interpretation of Velva Jean Learns to Drive art exhibit, Town Hall Wilkesboro; Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm. FREE.

3, 10, 17, 24 Hometown Opry, Main Street, North Wilkesboro; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

3, 10, 17, 24 Gandy Dancer Jam hosted by Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society, old train depot, Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro; 6:30 pm-9 pm. FREE.

9 Writing Family History with Judith Patterson sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the NC Humanities Council, Wilkes County Public Library; 6-8 pm. FREE.

10 The Walker Center events feature Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., 8 pm. For additional ticket information call Carol Pardue the box office.

10 Wilkes Quilts! 2010-A Harvest of Quilts presented by Wilkes County Quilters Guild, Holiday Inn Express;9 am-6 pm. Quilts of all sizes made by Wilkes County Quilters members, boutique, vendor mall, demonstrations, scavenger hunt for little ones. Admission is free-donations accepted.

11 Wilkes Quilts! 2010-A Harvest of Quilts presented by Wilkes County Quilters Guild,Holiday Inn Express; 9am-4 pm. Quilts of all sizes made by Wilkes County Quilters members, boutique, vendor mall, demonstrations, scavenger hunt for little ones. Admission is free-donations accepted.

12-November 7 Brush and Palette of Lenoir art exhibit, Smokehouse Gallery, Ferguson. Open Saturday and Sunday 3-5 pm or by appointment.

12 Reception for artists of the Brush and Palette club of Lenoir, Smokehouse Gallery, Ferguson; 3-5 pm. FREE.

14 Readings by Dr. Essie Hayes' Creative Writing class, Wilkes County Public Library; 11 am-1pm. FREE.

15 Open book discussion by Ed Southern, NC Writers Network, Executive Director, Wilkes Heritage Museum; 3-4 pm. FREE.

17 grEight Escape GiveAway Party, Wilkes Art Gallery; 7 pm. Buy a chance to win a trip valued at $5000 to one of eight fabulous destinations, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, New York City, Napa Valley, New Orleans, San Francisco and an Alaskan Cruise. Only 200 tickets will be sold.

18 Open Book discussion led by Mary Wilson, Traphill Library; 2 pm. FREE.

21 "The Blue Ridge Parkway: Long and Winding Road", documentary film by Bruce Bowers, Stone Performing Arts Center; 6:30- 8 pm. FREE.

24, 25 "Oh NO!! Not Another Murder Mystery!" dinner theater directed by Nancy Watson, Wilkesboro Civic Center, School Street, Wilkesboro; 6:00 pm. $25 ticket includes admission to interactive play, live music and dinner catered by Sixth & Main restaurant, North Wilkesboro. All seating will be in view of the stage. Call 838-1076 to order tickets.

25 Ladies Only-21 point inspection/maintainence workshop; Instructor Johnny O'Connell, Room 624 Power Mechanics building #8, Wilkes Community College. Class will include vehicles for hands on instructions. Limited space. Call 838-1076 to reserve your seat
for the class. FREE.

30 "From Book to Reel", view Velva Jean Learns to Drive film in theater room at Rose Glen Village, Wilkesboro. Due to limited space two 30 minute viewings; 3& 4 pm. Please call Teresa at 667-2952 to reserve a space.

If you have art programs/projects you like listed in the Art Nexus, contact the CAC of Wilkes at 838-1076 or info@cacwilkes.com.

The Benjamin Long Frescoes are open Monday-Friday in the Commons at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wilkesboro, NC.

Wilkes County Barn Quilts Brochure

CAC of Wilkes Board of Directors

Keith Deveraux, President
Steven Lowe, Vice President
Chris Nichols, President Elect
Chad Treadway, Ex Officio
Hazel Chapman, Secretary
Sandra Watts-Hutchens, Treasurer

Mia Brown
Rusty McLean
Bob Ham
Judy Bainbridge
Nolan Belk
Carol Childers
Jessica Barnett
Dr. Fay Byrd
Cathy H. McKenzie PT
Executive Director/Program Coordinator

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Cathy H. McKenzie, P.T. Executive Director and Program Coordinator of CAC of Wilkes
PO Box 838 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel./Fax: 336-838-1076 info@cacwilkes.org
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