May 15 Wednesday
FROM THE ARTIST Scott Dergins
In the last year, Scott has been sketching and painting nearly every day for fun and relaxation in the evening. This has created a new way of sharing and also selling his creations.Scott develops rough sketches on illustration board using acrylic paint and highlighting the artwork with pen and ink. Inspiration comes from the study of abstract artists, especially Calder, Miro, Picasso and Mondrian and the love of Mid Century Modern architectural style!Scott is a Graduate of Kendall College of Art & Design, professional furniture designer, Morganton, Nc.There are showings and sales at The Burke Arts Council and Vintage Blue in Hickory. The attached are a few images of Scott's work. All are original, framed and matted.
New Window Gallery is located at 150 W Main St. Valdese NC.
The gallery is part of the Play It Again Records Building.
The two large gallery windows are lit 24 hrs. a day and canbe seen from the curb!
NWG New Window Gallery (Play It Again Records Building)
150 West Main St. Valdese, NC 28690
828 874-1800
Weekly summer farmers market running May - August on Tuesdays in Greer City Park, 4:30-7:30PM. Fresh produce, live music, activities, and more! Learn more online at Greerfarmersmartket.com
Join us for a Craft Research Talks with Michelle Millar Fisher and Natasha Chandani on Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm ET.
Embark on an electrifying journey through the world of groundbreaking bluegrass tunes at Harmonic Fusion: Bluegrass Remix!
Prepare yourself for a truly unique bluegrass spectacle, taking place every Wednesday from 7-9 PM!
Immerse your senses in the captivating cadences and heartfelt harmonies of this extraordinary musical showcase.
Let the enchanting compositions carry you to a realm where the meadows shimmer with vivid blues, and the spirits soar to new heights like never before!
The Polish Ambassador will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Wednesday, May 15th with Scott Nice and Grandfather Gold! Doors open @ 7 PM and the music starts @ 8 PM. This is a General Admission show with FREE ON-SITE PARKING!
Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy!
Slice of Life Standup Comedy Contest (Round 2)When: Wednesday May 15, 2024.7p-9p, doors at 6:30pWhere:The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown AshevilleTickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel websitehttps://theorangepeel.net/event/slice-of-life-standup-comedy-contest/pulp/asheville-north-carolina/Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area's best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!Free snacks while availability lasts!Hosted by Jason Webb, featuring professional comics competing to win your love!Comedy open mic is 3-5m each, comics get in free with free snacks! Spots for comics are set aside for pre signup and at door. You may contact Slice to see how to get on show!How it Works: The show’s Headliner will be selected by the paid audience in an anonymous ballet after all comics perform their sets.They will write down their favorite top comic of the evening who will be paid & brought back to headline the end of the show with a closing 10-12m set! The will automatically be entered into a Feature headlining show to battle for Asheville title!Host Jason Webb was Winner for last month’s contest and is automatically entered to battle the top 3 contestants in a future show!
Eric McFadden and Kate Vargas join forces for an intoxicating night of alt-funk, desert rock, and dirty blues, May 15 at The Grey Eagle.
Before teaming up, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, SPIN, and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau); and Eric McFadden amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums, and session work with everyone from Jackson Browne to The Clash’s Joe Strummer.
Sgt. Splendor’s intoxicating chemistry has its roots not just in enduring friendships, but also in the love and connection of its creative partners, Vargas and McFadden. After circling each other’s orbits for a time, they finally met at a songwriting retreat hosted by Pat MacDonald (of Timbuk 3 / “Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades” fame) in Sturgeon Bay, WI, initially bonding over yet another parallel, a New Mexico upbringing. Their Southwestern roots come through with Sgt. Splendor—combining mysterioso desert and carnivalesque Waits-ian vibe.
May 16 Thursday
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Centerfrom March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain anddemonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public.
Writers are encouraged to meet at Mountains Branch Library in Lake Lure on the third Thursday of every month at 10:30am to share their work and offer feedback and ideas with other writers! No registration is needed.