Area 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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Solo Organ Recital Geoffrey Ward will be playing a solo organ recital on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in All Saints’ Chapel. This recital precedes his performance with the Trinity Church on Wall Street in New York City. Trinity Church is an inclusive Episcopal community focused on service to others, and Ward’s performance at […]
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Professional actors will read from Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder’s play, “Looks Like Pretty,” on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Tennessee Williams Center. The play is a co-commission from the Sloan Foundation and Geva Theatre and will last for two hours with intermission. There will be a reception afterward. In “Looks Like Pretty,” Charlie […]
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