WHERE I LIVE Show at TC Arts Council Gallery, through Feb. 5; Brevard 828.884-2787

Come to TC Arts Council's new Show WHERE I LIVE. The Show will run form January 11 - February 5.  Stop by and see artwork from Virginia Pendergrass, Sharyn Fogel, Theresa Rueter, Susan Stnaton, Dan Bresnehan, Joe Bruneau, Madelene Gozansky, Sue Hershey, Linda Muir, Ken Voltz, Katie Lobdell, Karen Alcorn, Diane Howard, Lew Wallace, Holly Wilkes, Craig Adams, and Vickie Jo Franks. TC Arts Council is located at 349 S. Caldwell St. in Brevard. 828.884-2787. The Gallery will be opened Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. To learn more about TC Arts go to www.tcarts.org.

CREATIVE FLOW AT LOCAL COLOR-Play, sing, share, display artwork, or just enjoy. Thurs. Feb. 4, 6-9pm. Brevard. 828.384-0684.

Local Color presents Creative Flow every Thursday from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Play, sing, share, display artwork, socialize, or just enjoy. Join in the music making, share or show your creative works. Meet new people or see your friends. Local Color is located at 72 South Broad Street, Brevard, 828.384-0684.

BREVARD MUSIC CENTER presents the First Monday Concert Series-Feb. 8; 12:30. Brevard. 828.862-2132

The Brevard Music Center announces the new First Mondays concert series featuring artist faculty from the Brevard Music Center. Due to the snow the first concert will be held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 12:30, Concerts will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Brevard located at 325 N. Broad Street on the first Monday of each month through May. The concerts are free and open to the public as a way of sharing music with the community throughout the year. For more information, call Jason Posnock at 828.862-2132
     This is the first off-season concert series offered by the Music Center, a world-renowned summer music institute and festival. The Music Center performs over 70 concerts in the summer season, offering over 30 free concerts to the public. These include the library chamber music series, band concerts, student recitals, and voice recitals.
     "The Music Center's artist faculty members spend seven weeks here each summer, and it doesn't take long for them to develop strong affection for Brevard," said Bruce Murray, Dean. "They are more than happy to visit at other times and to perform in the place they love so much. The Music Center is committed to providing the community with great concerts, whether in the summer or the rest of the year."
     The 74th season will be held June 25 through August 8, 2010, featuring Keith Lockhart in his third year as Artistic Director. Tickets and concert information will be available in the coming months. Click here for continually updated Music Center information.

OPEN MIC NITE EVERY TUESDAY AT DUGAN'S PUB-Feb. 9, 8pm-11pm. Brevard,828.862-6527

Open mic nite for musicians every Tuesday at Dugan's Pub. Dugan's Pub is located at 29 W. French Broad Street, Suite 101 in Brevard. For more information call  828.862-6527 or go to www.duganspub.com

CUPID'S MINI GALLERY WALK-Fri. Feb. 12, 5-7pm. Downtown Brevard. 828.884-2787

Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard as you enjoy visiting the art galleries that are staying open late from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm to celebrate the Valentine's Weekend. Explore artwork by local and regional artists while you enjoy wine and munchies. Main Street Ltd. will offer a Champagne and Wine tasting and TC Arts Council will open their new show BODY & SOUL. Be sure to look for the 16 sculptures and 5 murals located in the downtown area as well. A brochure for the gallery walks can be found at any of the participating galleries or go to www.artsofbrevard.org and click on Art Tours. You can also click here for a downloadable map for the Art Walk.  For more information call Tammy at the TC Arts Council at 828.884-2787.

VANELNTINE'S WEEKEND DANCE-Sweetheart Dancing with Our Stars. Sat. Feb. 13; 8-11pm. Downtown Brevard. 828.884-3278.

Talent doesn't just thrive in Hollywood, California. Western North Carolina has plenty of community celebrities who are willing to compete for one night of glory on the dance floor. Come join us for Dancing with Our Stars on Valentine's Weekend February 13, 2010 in downtown Brevard. The audience votes for their favorite--$1.00 per vote--whch means you can vote as many times as you want and for as many couples as you want! This dance event is held at the Brevard Little Theatre/American Legion Hall at 55 E. Jordan Street in Brevard. The Sweetheart Dance is from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm, with the Dancing with Our Stars program beginning at 9:00 pm. Admission is $10 per person at the door. (Tables of 10 people can be reserved for $100). The evening is a fundraiser sponsored by the Heart of Brevard to raise scholarship funds for the TC Arts Council's Summer Kids Art Camps. For more information, contact the Heart of Brevard at 828.884-3274; www.brevardnc.org

SCOOT PITTMAN at Dugan's Pub-Sat. Feb. 20; 9-12pm. Brevard. 828.862-6527.

A rare treat in Brevard, Scoot Pittman seamlessly blends booty shakin’ rhythm with lasting, meaningful lyrics. Like mama’s Southern cookin’ sticks to your gut, Scoot’s music will satisfy that sweet spot in your brain and keep a smile on your face.

To hear some of Scoot's great music, click here.

Dugan's Pub is located at 29 W. French Broad Street, Suite 101 in Brevard. For more information call  828.862-6527 or go to www.duganspub.com

2-DAY POTTERY WORKSHOPS WITH CHRISTINE KOSIBA at Carwile-Dodson Studio. April 11 and April 24. Brevard. 828.884-5131

Christine Kosiba, former Brevard resident, and the artist responsible for four of downtown Brevard's outdoor wildlife sculptures, will be back in the area to teach pottery workshops at the Carwile-Dodson Studio for Pottery Instruction this winter.  Kosiba, who created sculptures of ravens, the red fox and the sculpture project's most recent additions, the wild turkey and chipmunks, will teach two-day workshops on both wildlife sculpture and creating personal totems.  
     The workshops, which are intended for persons of all experience levels, will cost $150 each.

     Creating Totems will be offered on Sunday, April 11 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and Saturday, April 24 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm am - noon.  During the first session, Kosiba will talk about the meanings of totem poles, which are as varied as the cultures which make them.  She will present a slide show illustrating how indigenous peoples have used totems for centuries to celebrate cultural beliefs, recount familiar legends and tell stories, represent clan/family lineages or notable events, as well as a means of artistic expression.  Students will learn hand-building basics to create their own totem components.  The second day of the workshop will focus on surface treatments for the totems and mounting.  The finished totems will be mounted on a metal rod fastened in concrete for indoor or outdoor display.

     Kosiba currently lives in Blacksburg, VA with husband Mark Lane and daughter, Ana.  Christine and Mark not only harbor a deep appreciation for nature, they support both local and general wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts.   

     To register or for more information, call the Carwile-Dodson Studio at (828) 884-5771 or see www.muddabbers.com/classes.htm. Gift certificates for classes are available.

WILDLIFE SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS BY CHRISTINE KOSIBA at Carwile-Dodson Studio. May 8 and May 23. Brevard. 828.884-5131

Wildlife Sculpture will be offered on Saturday, May 8 from 6-9 pm and Sunday, May 23 from 9 am – noon at Carwile-Dodson Studio.  Students will be encouraged to consider what their favorite animals are and why they feel drawn to these animals.  In the first session, Kosiba will teach various sculpting techniques with which students can experiment.  The second session will focus on surface treatments and glazing and staining opportunities for the finished sculptures.
     Kosiba's appreciation and awe for the natural world are evident in her work.  Her creations have a presence that emanate emotion and often capture the playfulness of her inspiration. She has lead and taught numerous ceramics workshops and classes over the last twelve years.  Kosiba has facilitated community projects involving ceramic arts in 
Arizona, Georgia and North Carolina.  Her work has been seen in galleries and shows across the country.

     Kosiba currently lives in Blacksburg, VA with husband Mark Lane and daughter, Ana.  Christine and Mark not only harbor a deep appreciation for nature, they support both local and general wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts.
     To register or for more information, call the Carwile-Dodson Studio at 
(828) 884-5771 or see www.muddabbers.com/classes.htm. Gift 
certificates for classes are available.