Toe River Arts

Fall Arts & Crafts Market
2018-10-13 10:00 - 2018-10-14 16:00 UTC | Artisan League of Little Switzerland Gallery, Geneva Hall, Milepost 334 on Blue Ridge Parkway, Little Switzerland, NC, 28749, United States
In Geneva Hall at mile marker 334 off the Blue Ridge Parkway

Parkway Playhouse-The Complete Works of Shakespeare
2018-10-05 00:00 - 2018-10-06 00:00, 2018-09-28 00:00 - 2018-09-30 00:00, 2018-09-22 00:00 - 2018-09-23 00:00 | Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised]
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield
The cultural touchstone that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) was born when three inspired, charismatic comics, having honed their pass-the-hat act at Renaissance fairs, premiered their preposterous masterwork at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987. It quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, earning the title of Londonâ€™s longest-running comedy after a decade at the Criterion Theatre. Featured are all 37 of Shakespeareâ€™s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. Fast paced, witty, and physical, itâ€™s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.
Directed by Tabitha Judy
Friday/Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinee at 3:00pm
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Bang-up Jobs: Furniture and Paintings
2018-09-29 10:30 - 2018-11-03 17:00 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine, 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
Bang Up Jobs: Furniture and Paintingsâ€“exhibition by Paul & Kim Fuelling Original paintings, drawings, and furniture made in reverence for the positive ideals in American culture. Exploring themes born from hard work and ingenuity seen in familiar American life in large oil paintings on wood panels and hand built furniture.
A reception is planned for Saturday, September 29.

Music in the Mountains Folk Festival
2018-09-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Burnsville Town Center, 6 South Main St, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
For the 33rd year, Toe River Arts presents an evening of old-timey music with balladeers, instrumentalists, story tellers, dancers, and singers. Each year one artist is singled out for recognition to her or his contribution to the preservation of old-time music in the Blue Ridge.

Photographs of Cecil Sharpe
2018-09-15 10:30 - 2018-10-20 17:00 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Burnsville, 102 W. Main St., Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
An exhibition of ballad collector,Cecil Sharp, featuring rare photographs of Appalachian singers taken during the early 20th century. Sharp’s work offers a poignant window in the life of the Appalachian people.

Ash Devine
2018-09-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Rescue Dog Cafe, 240 East Main Street, Burnsville, 28714, United States
Rescue Dog and The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival present the songs and stories of Ash Devine.
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Parkway Playhouse-Dial M for Murder
2018-09-07 00:00 - 2018-09-08 00:00, 2018-08-31 00:00 - 2018-09-02 00:00, 2018-08-25 00:00 - 2018-08-26 00:00 | Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. He arranges the perfect murder. He blackmails an old acquaintance into carrying out the murder, but the carefully-orchestrated set-up goes awry, and Margot stays alive. Now Wendice must frantically scheme to outwit the police and avoid having his plot detected.
Directed by Michael Lilly
Friday/Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinee at 3:00pm
For ticket information and to purchase, click.

Not to be Toyed With
2018-08-25 10:30 - 2018-09-22 17:00 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine, 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
Not to be Toyed With: Exploring the Art of the Doll
This exhibit seeks to transport the viewer beyond the realm of seeing dolls as playthings for children to having them understand how a figurative piece created with the vision and skill of a talented maker transforms them into works of art. Presented by the Go Figure group of 30 regional doll makers.
A reception is planned for Saturday, September 1.

Fourth Friday Glass Guided Tour
2018-08-25 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine, 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
GLASS GUIDED TOURS EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST
Take the journey of the arts and experience art glass in Toe River Valley’s renowned artist studios. Tours are half and full day, lead by Robin Warden, curator of “Sphere of Influence” in August of this year and 2012’s “History of Glass in the Mountains” exhibit.
Morning Tour 8:45am to noon:
JJ Brown / Simona Rosasco (DEMO) & Thor / Jennifer Bueno
Afternoon Tour 12:45 to 4pm
Colin O’Reilly / Cameron Reed & Nick Fruin / Courtney Dodd
(DEMO AT PENLAND)
Half day Tour: $35
Full day Tour: $65
Tour includes transportation to and from Spruce Pine Dottie Owen Great Room on second floor of Toe River Arts Gallery, guide, studio visits and opportunities to meet the artists, experience glass blowing, and view/purchase work. Participants may bring their own lunch or order take-out sandwiches upon arrival. Reservations/payment are due in advanceâ€”24 hours before each scheduled tour.
CALL 828.682.7215 OR Email Toe River ArtsÂ to reserve your seat

Third Friday Glass Guided Tour
2018-08-17 00:00 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine, 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
GLASS GUIDED TOURS EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST
Take the journey of the arts and experience art glass in Toe River Valley’s renowned artist studios. Tours are half and full day, lead by Robin Warden, curator of “Sphere of Influence” in August of this year and 2012’s “History of Glass in the Mountains” exhibit.
Morning Tour 8:45am to noon:
John Geci (DEMO) & Carl Powell
Afternoon Tour 12:45 to 4pm
Rick / Valerie Beck & Yaffa / Jeff Todd
Half day Tour: $35
Full day Tour: $65
Tour includes transportation to and from Spruce Pine Dottie Owen Great Room on second floor of Toe River Arts Gallery, guide, studio visits and opportunities to meet the artists, experience glass blowing, and view/purchase work. Participants may bring their own lunch or order take-out sandwiches upon arrival. Reservations/payment are due in advanceâ€”24 hours before each scheduled tour.
CALL 828.682.7215 OR Email Toe River ArtsÂ to reserve your seat

Parkway Playhouse-Godspell
2018-08-10 00:00 - 2018-08-11 00:00, 2018-08-03 00:00 - 2018-08-05 00:00, 2018-07-28 00:00 - 2018-07-29 00:00 | Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Based onÂ The Gospel According to St. Matthew
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesusâ€™ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesusâ€™ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
Directed by Dwight Chiles
Friday/Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinee at 3:00pm
For ticket information and to purchase, click.

Second Friday Glass Guided Tour
2018-08-10 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine, 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
GLASS GUIDED TOURS EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST
Take the journey of the arts and experience art glass in Toe River Valley’s renowned artist studios. Tours are half and full day, lead by Robin Warden, curator of “Sphere of Influence” in August of this year and 2012’s “History of Glass in the Mountains” exhibit.
Morning Tour 8:45am to noon:
Greg Fidler, Michael Hayes / Amber Marshall & Shane Fero (DEMO)
Afternoon Tour 12:45 to 4pm
Rob Levin (DEMO) & Selena Glass and Metal
Half day Tour: $35
Full day Tour: $65
Tour includes transportation to and from Spruce Pine Dottie Owen Great Room on second floor of Toe River Arts Gallery, guide, studio visits and opportunities to meet the artists, experience glass blowing, and view/purchase work. Participants may bring their own lunch or order take-out sandwiches upon arrival. Reservations/payment are due in advanceâ€”24 hours before each scheduled tour.
CALL 828.682.7215 OR Email Toe River ArtsÂ to reserve your seat

Under the Knife
2018-08-04 10:30 - 2018-09-08 17:00 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Burnsville, 102 W. Main St., Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Under the Knifeâ€“An exhibition by Frederick ‘Craig’ Franz
Franz has been painting the landscapes of Western North Carolina for years and now will be holding a one-man exhibition of his interpretations of the scenic vistas and valley of the High Country.

First Friday Glass Guided Tour
2018-08-03 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine, 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
GLASS GUIDED TOURS EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST
Take the journey of the arts and experience art glass in Toe River Valley’s renowned artist studios. Tours are half and full day, lead by Robin Warden, curator of “Sphere of Influence” in August of this year and 2012’s “History of Glass in the Mountains” exhibit.
Morning Tour 8:45am to noon:
Kenny Pieper / Reid Jacobs (DEMO) & William / Katherine Bernstein
Afternoon Tour 12:45 to 4pm
Gary Beecham (DEMO) & Judson Guerard
Half day Tour: $35
Full day Tour: $65
Tour includes transportation to and from Spruce Pine Dottie Owen Great Room on second floor of Toe River Arts Gallery, guide, studio visits and opportunities to meet the artists, experience glass blowing, and view/purchase work. Participants may bring their own lunch or order take-out sandwiches upon arrival. Reservations/payment are due in advanceâ€”24 hours before each scheduled tour.
CALL 828.682.7215 OR Email Toe River ArtsÂ to reserve your seat

Bragging Rights Two
2018-08-01 00:00 - 2018-09-08 00:00 | Yancey County Public Library, 321 School Circle, Burnsville, 28714, United States
Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild exhibit

Sphere of Influence
2018-07-28 11:00 - 2018-08-25 16:00 | Dottie Owen Great Room/Gallery, 269 Oak Avenue, second floor, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Glass Artists of Western North Carolina
RECEPTION: JULY 28, 5 TO 7PM
Exhibit continues Wednesday, August 1 through Friday, August 25 from 11 to 4pm.

The roots of the contemporary glass art movement run deep in Western North Carolina. This developing story of glass artists has created a rich history and culture of art, education, mentorship, and commerce.Â The â€œSphere of Influenceâ€ exhibit invites you to follow the international careers of 61 of these accomplished artists. Together they have stimulated a â€œpass it onâ€ mentality sharing their work through exhibitions and teacher-student or mentor-apprentice in an intergenerational community.
Many of the artists highlighted here were early pioneers in the Studio Glass Movement, initiated in the early 60â€™s by the influence of Harvey Littleton and Dominick Labino.Â These artistsâ€™ careers span over 56 years and now include four generations. Like their predecessors, each new generation has been promoted and encouraged to build their livelihoods investigating glass properties, experimenting with form, temperature, and gravity.Â This exhibit offers the opportunity to view their contemporary glass artwork, ranging from vessels and sculptures to jewelry and ornaments, created using multiple blowing, sculpting, casting, fusing, etching and flameworking techniques.Â Â

CYNTHIA LAWING PIANO RECITAL
2018-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 120 Church Street, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
CYNTHIA LAWING TO PERFORM IN BURNSVILLE
Cynthia Lawing came to Burnsville via Davidson College, north of Charlotte, where she was a member of the Applied Music faculty. It was serendipity that she came into the Toe River Arts Gallery and met executive director, Denise Cook. Conversation turned to music and she discovered that the great Hungarian pianist Lili Kraus was once a resident near Burnsville on a 700-acre farm.Â Madame Kraus had delighted residents by presenting piano recitals, always to packed house.Â She selected a Steinway Concert Grand which is currently housed in First Presbyterian Church in Burnsville.
Lawing has performed throughout theÂ United States, in Asia, Europe and South America. In honorÂ of the distinguished world renowned pianist, she will be offering a piano recital in the same church on Saturday, July 21 at 7 PM.Â The program will include selections from the repertoire frequently presented by Madame Kraus herself, which will include works by Mozart, Chopin, Brahms, Schubert and Bartok.
The recital is free and the public is welcome. The First Presbyterian Church is located at 120 Church Street off West Main in Burnsville.

Parkway Playhouse-Madagascar-A Musical Adventure Jr.
2018-07-20 18:00 - 2018-07-21 19:00 | Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New Yorkâ€™s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends â€“ Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo â€“ have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape â€“ with the help of some prodigious penguins â€“ to explore the world.
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Cynthia Bringle Clay +
2018-07-14 10:30 - 2018-08-18 17:00 | Toe River Arts Gallery – Spruce Pine, 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, United States
Bringle’s exhibit will represent all the different media she has worked in over the years. The show will offer some older ceramic work and some newer work, glass-beading, wood-working, and paintingsâ€”a multi-dimensional display, from past to present and into the future.

Parkway Playhouse-Oliver!
2018-07-13 00:00 - 2018-07-14 00:00 | Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliverâ€™s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
Directed by Erika Tyner
Friday/Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinee at 3:00pm
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Toe River Arts Benefit Art Auction
2018-07-07 10:00 - 21:00 | Burnsville Town Center, 6 South Main St, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
The 41st Annual Benefit Auction is an all day affair featuring a free silent and ticketed live auction with a festive gala that evening. Work is donated from artists around the region to help support the work Toe River Arts does in Mitchell and Yancey counties throughout the entire year.
This year we celebrate “Change” with the iconic David Bowie song “Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes” and beautiful hand crafted art by local professionals.
Dinner will be catered by Yummi America Cafe with wine from Burnsville Wine And… and home brewed beer donated by HomePlace Beer Company.
Silent Auction from 10am to 5pm; Ticketed live event starts at 6pm.

Parkway Playhouse-Oliver!
2018-07-06 00:00 - 2018-07-08 00:00, 2018-06-30 00:00 - 2018-07-14 00:00 | Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Directed by Erika Tyner
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliverâ€™s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
Friday/Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Sunday matinee at 3:00pm
For ticket information and to purchase, click.

In Tandem Galleryâ€“Matt Kelleher
2018-07-01 10:00 - 2018-07-31 17:00 | In Tandem Gallery, 20 North Mitchell Ave., Bakersville, NC, 28705, United States
Matt has exhibited his work in well over two hundred exhibitions. His work has been recognized by numerous grants, awards and residencies, including residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation, Penland School of Crafts and at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Japan.
