The Sassafras Literary Exchange will will meet at 6PM on January 12 at Tater Patch Players theater. This is a temporary location change for the month of January only. SLE will meet at the normal location, Sharptop Arts Association, in February.
Come join the Jasper Rhythm and Flute circle from 6:00 to 7:00 Tuesday, December 9th, at the Sharptop Arts Center. As usual, instruments will be provided, kids are welcome, and there is no charge!
This December will host holly and jolly good times in Jasper and all of Pickens County as we celebrate the Season, the change of seasons, and conclusion of 2014!
Community Celebrations
‘A Celebration of Light’
Make plans to attend the performance by the youth of Creative and Performing Arts Academy for the holidays on December 13th at 3:00pm.
From Director, Lexi Klupchak:
“As the holidays approach this year it seems that humanity is shrouded in a dark spector of extreme illness, racism, poverty and war. That is why you should come join a really amazing group of kids from Jasper, GA on December 13th at 3PM. Over the course of just a few classes these kids have discussed the state of the world and created a show that reminds us to look for the pockets of Light that still exist and that connect us all, across the world. To bring some light, laughter and warmth into your holiday season, please come join these remarkable kids for their show: Celebrations of Light.”
‘A Celebration of Light’ by the Creative and Performing Arts Academy, will be held at Tater Patch Players Theater. Admission is donations at the door to Creative and Performing Arts Academy.
Late fall has the Appalachian Mountains and Georgia foothills shimmering with leaves full of rich color and that wonderful crisp air. Load up the car, choose those favorite tunes, and set the GPS. Join a select band of eclectic artists, art advocates, and local businesses and discover rambling and the creative spirit in all of us.
The North Georgia Art Ramble is a free, self-guided “Studio and Gallery Tour“. Visit individual working artist’s studios and local galleries on December 6 and 7, 2014.
Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance will host an evening of wine tasting, light hors d’oeuvers and music by The Orange Walls at Sharp Mountain Vineyards on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 pm. The event is open to the public. No reservations are required.
Sharp Mountain Vineyards are owned by Ron and Jody Rathgeb and is known for its handcrafting of fine wines in the old-world fashion. The vineyards proudly produce eleven varieties of the regions finest wines. Free tours will be given early during the event.
Everyone attending will receive free entry into the raffle for a Regionally Themed Gift Basket by PACA – including many handcrafted items from Pickens County. (Must be present to win) Wine tasting is $5.00 per person. You must be 21 years or older to have wine.
The Meet the Artist Events by PACA began in 2013 as part of the groups efforts to spotlight Pickens County artists of all forms, including culinary and natural culture. Sharp Mountain Vineyards was selected as the Fall 2014 Artist of the Quarter because of their excellence and passion for their art of winemaking. Past Artists of the Quarter are Mark Walker (visual), Tater Patch Players (theater), and Old Talking Rock Schoolhouse Musuem (history).
Join us for fabulous views, wonderful wine, and meet the owners of the vineyard. The event is held at 110 Rathgeb Trail in Jasper. For more information, email PACAGeorgia@gmail.com.
There’s a whole month of hauntingly great entertainment ahead… Light a big candle and peer into the arts and culture in Pickens County, and you’ll gain the power to shoot down zombies.
Click below for a full listing of delightfully spooky and not-so-spooky events. (And be sure to sign up for the PACA Monthly Events Newsletter so you won’t miss out on what is happening in Pickens County!)
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By Christopher Barker, Smoke Signals
Growing opportunities to entertain the senses, especially taste, are bringing more traffic to the North Georgia Farm Trail in 2014.
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| Anyone wanting fresh produce can find plenty at a variety of stops along the North Georgia Farm Trail. Photo by Joyce Dumas |
Agritourism travelers exploring the areas around the Highway 515/76 corridor between Jasper and Hiawassee can hear music at festivals and wineries, touch alpaca fibers, see historic places and handmade creations and, of course, smell and taste food and drink worthy of a farm trail.
The North Georgia Farm Trail along the Zell Miller Mountain Parkway began consolidating information about the area’s customer-pick farms, orchards, wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, farmers markets, heritage sites, bed-and-breakfasts and other places to stay and more in 2013. A printed guide available in the state’s welcome centers, local chambers of commerce, military bases, tourism offices, lodging rental offices, participating trail locations and elsewhere now guides the public along the trail route, presenting options for places to visit.
