The University Art Gallery is delighted to present “This is Where I Live,” a participatory photography project led by acclaimed photographer Wendy Ewald. By means of a collection of approximately 400 photographs, “This is Where I Live” represents experiences and lives from several distinct communities in Israel and the West Bank. The exhibition will be […]
Continue ReadingShakerag Workshops introduces a first online offering: “Let Us Find Them: Opening Ourselves to Poetry” on Monday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. Go to <www.shakerag.org>. In this gathering, participants will explore why poetry is an important gift to all of us—especially artists—with a conversation between Ciona Rouse […]
Continue ReadingArea photographers are invited to submit their most picturesque photos of the South Cumberland State Park (SCSP) to the annual Picture the Park photo contest sponsored by the Friends of South Cumberland (FOSC). Winners will be named in several categories, and the photos will be used on the Friends’ website, in printed literature, in physical […]
Continue ReadingJohn Kilkenny, Artistic Director for the Sewanee Summer Music Festival since 2018, and Director of Percussion Studies and Associate Director of Concert Bands at George Mason University, sends the following report about the SSMF plans for this summer. For over 60 years, the Sewanee Summer Music Festival has brought talented young musicians from across the […]
Continue ReadingPlease note: To confirm that these events will occur as listed go to <http://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/southcumberland/#/?park=south-cumberland> or call (931) 924-2980. Friday, June 5 Denny Cove Waterfall Hike (free)—Join Park Ranger Austin Holman at 2 p.m. at Denny Cove parking lot, 5949 Hwy. 150/U.S. Hwy. 41, Sequatchie for this approximately 3-mile hike. The trail is moderate to strenuous […]
Continue ReadingCamping SCSP Manager George Shinn anounced on May 12 that camping is now open in the park, at 50-percent capacity. The park will maintain half capacity at each campground, to allow for social distancing and limit impact on the park. Playgrounds, Picnic Areas Also, SCSP playgrounds and picnic areas are open but, although cleaned daily, […]
Continue ReadingThe Artisan Depot Gallery and Gift shop is looking to do a gentle opening in June (hand sanitizer at the door and we request all entering the space to wear a mask) and would like to extend the following invitation: The Artisan Depot Gallery and Gift shop would like to extend an invitation to all […]
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Franklin County Arts Guild is hosting its fifth annual fundraiser Arts and Ales—an over 21 celebration of the visual arts, music and the art of brewing. This ticketed event will be noon–4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Monterey Station in Cowan. Benefiting the Franklin County Arts Guild, proceeds are used to promote visual and performing arts in Franklin […]
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On Saturday, March 7, the Rooftop Records Quartet (fourth in the International Barbershop Quartet Competition) will be organizing a workshop with two student a cappella groups, Cambiata and Key of D (all male). During the workshop they will help the groups with performance, stage presence, sound on each of their songs, musical dynamics, and more. […]
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In support of the work of community members and the Roberson Project on preserving Sewanee’s Black History, artist Greg Pond will lead a bookmaking workshop in the Univeristy Art Gallery from 2 to 5 p.m. on March 1. As with the Digitization Fairs this summer, participants should bring personal memorabilia—photographs, scrapbooks, postcards and letters, school […]
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